Would you like to go on a group trip to Europe with your best friends or your family? If your answer is yes, then you are definitely not alone.
Europe is a very popular destination for groups travel. Every year, millions of people travel here with their loved ones or their friends. Europe is a unique continent filled with mega-metropolis, as well as quaint little villages and towns.
It caters to every type of travelers and contains an endless number of travel attractions.
Not sure where to start when planning that epic European group vacation with the entire gang holiday?
Look no further, because the list with the top 7 European travel destinations awaits! Including all the must-see places craving your company.
Paris, France
One is struck by how much more of this rustic quality is present in Paris, how little one’s fellow tourists recede as anonymous masses and how much more you can soak up the atmosphere of a city that is nevertheless undeniably, ahem, romantic in a dreamy and heart-on-the-sleeve way.
Strolling hand-in-hand along the Seine, stopping to people-watch with coffee from a lively cafe, getting lost in the world’s grandest art museums. Paris is tailor-made for group travel.
It is a city that is seriously walkable, with a memorable sight around almost every corner – gaze in wonder at Notre-Dame, sail past the Eiffel Tower, pose for selfies in front of the Arc de Triomphe, wander through perfumed gardens and picturesque side streets filled with cafés and patisseries.
Spend your evenings drinking wine and tasting cheese and bread from the local shops, or take a cooking class to learn professional French cuisine. Paris’s unrivalled beauty, romance and joie de vivre will make your group fall in love!
Rome, Italy
It’s easy to see why Rome is a character in stories, with its impressive ruins, fantastic statuary and exuberant piazzas…Rome will thrill your group with its timeless atmosphere and vibrant culture.
It is difficult to visit Rome and not stand amid the ruins of the grand Colosseum where gladiators fought to the death by the roar of the crowds; or walk amid the ruins of the grassy Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, envisioning the thousands of Roman citizens/politicians who once filled its paths. A tour through Vatican City and the Chapel of the Sistine Chapel would reveal the breath of might of the Catholic church.
Of course, for art history lovers, the Vatican Museums and the Galleria Borghese are amazing places – not to mention the rare beauties such as Michelangelo’s David in the Palazzo Vecchio and Brunelleschi’s Dome in Florence Cathedral.
Have the entire group pose in front of the Trevi Fountain before heading to Piazza Navona for gelato. Trastevere and Campo de’ Fiori are nice spots where you can see more of a local neighborhood in Rome. Spend your evenings on a piazza, sipping vine-y wines, pasta, pizza – la dolce vita!
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona was made for student trips with its warm golden sunshine, crazy architecture, golden sand beaches and the food of the gods. We’ve been to almost every corner of the city
There is something for everyone from history and culture, to nightlife, beaches, street entertainment and more!
Start at barricade-lined, mile-long La Rambla, meandering past buskers on your way to the Boqueria Market and its fresh-smelling produce; then over to the Gothic Quarter to marvel at the ornate Barcelona Cathedral.
Spend an afternoon gawking at Gaudí’s surreal buildings in Park Güell; photograph La Pedrera’s rippling mosaic façade and the strange spikes of La Sagrada Familia (yes, the building’s still under construction); and ride the funicular up to the Tibidabo theme park for some bird’s-eye views.
There’s tapas for dinner, then watching flamenco dancers stamping their feet and twirling. Barcelona is a feast for the senses with its architecture, sunlight on the sea and golden beaches, and hum of simmering excitement.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This city has all kinds of sights, sounds and experiences to offer, making it perfect for a group vacation. With its tiny canals, charming cobble-stoned streets, cultural diversity, and a collection of world-famous museums, the city promises a memorable trip.
First a canal cruise to ooh and aah under low bridges and past gabled canal houses, then it’s onto the art with visits to the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum for Rembrandts and other famous Dutch works. History lovers should sign up for visits to the Anne Frank House and perhaps a WWII Bronze Boot tour to cull stories from Frank’s diary.
Get bit by the giggles and head to one of Amsterdam’s cosy brown cafes for a pint with the group in the evenings. Of course, share a laugh when heading over into the anything-goes Red Light District together! With its tumultuous past, undeniable beauty and “anything goes” anything-goes attitude, Amsterdam cannot help but entertain your group!
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh in Scotland is a city that invites you to go out and add story after story to its make-believe narrative.
Start at Edinburgh Castle atop the city and descend to its Royal Mile below, dropping into countless closes to find scraps of old Edinburgh on your way.
And in the evening meet up with your friends at one of Edinburgh’s nicely decorated pubs where you can listen to authentic folk music and great jokes and laugh your head off.
Being part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself into Scottish culture through comedy, dance, music and all the other delicious flavours offered during this event. This charmed city is just brimming with old world charm!
Prague, Czechia
Spire-topped Prague, with its maze of narrow lanes, is like a storybook version of a medieval city. Its cobblestone streets somehow make you feel like you’ve gone back in time.
Start in historic Old Town, strolling past Baroque churches and along the Astronomical Clock with its mechanical moving figurines. Cross the legendary Charles Bridge, with unforgettable views of Prague Castle over the Vltava River. Roam Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle complex in the world, and tour opulent St Vitus Cathedral, which contains the resting places of kings and queens.
Make your way into the Old Jewish Quarter where you will witness cobbled streets swarming with synagogues from the 15th and 16th century, and Europe’s oldest surviving Jewish cemetery (an emotive tribute to Prague’s Jewish past). In the evenings, you could stroll along the riverfront listening to live music. Surely, there is no such thing as a bad time to visit this enchanting city.
Budapest, Hungary
Begin on the side of Pest (the east bank) and check out Parliament, the grand State Opera House and huge St Stephen’s Basilica, then cross the Chain Bridge into Buda and wander the cobbled medieval streets and the Baroque palace buildings of Castle Hill.
Take the funicular up for great views (not to mention relief on the way back down) of the sprawling city, tour the ramparts of Buda Castle’s inner grounds, and take a tour deep underground to explore the caverns below.
Soak up an entire day (or more) in Buda’s deliciously thermal baths (from the flashy-modernist Gellért to the mass outerpools at Széchenyi), and then dine and dance the night away in the Jewish District’s rowdy ‘ruin pubs’. Marvel at Budapest’s stupendous skyline, and at the shimmering might of the Danube.
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No matter you come in a family holiday, a group of friends, or a special interests club, destinations below are guaranteed to create never-ending opportunities to connect with your nearest and dearest.
With loads of entertainment, culture, history and endless sights to explore, each city has what it takes to make your group holiday exciting and unique. And the good news is that you all come back as best friends again and for decades to come
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