The 12 European countries have begun a marketing campaign to strongly recommend tourist attractions. Two days before the initialling of the memorandum, the Spanish Embassy in China, Counselor of the Tourism Office personally led Barcelona, Andalusia and other cities Tourism Bureau officials to promote Spain's tourism resources; Finnish Tourism Board is ready to Finnish tourism in the Chinese website of the promotional brochures; Italian Tourism Board in China's first office to the National Tourism Administration to apply for active; France will be in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, held in the Tourism Resource Touring Exhibition.
Travelers believe that the European Union has become a tourist destination for our citizens, the outbound travel menu will be extensive. Doing the visa will also be very convenient, a visa can choose a line of 12 countries, much more convenient than a line of three visas in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Together with the unified euro, it will also bring convenience to travel. Of course, the price is high, the flight time is long, the local Chinese tour guide is less unfavorable factors of the European tour. According to the current business trip offer "Switzerland, France, Italy 10 days tour" 1.5 million yuan.
Enjoy 20 days in Europe
First stop: France Leave three days to Paris
Paris, the world-famous romantic city, every time you come, you can see its charming differences. Watch a sunset over the Pont des Arts from the square courtyard of the Louvre; lean over the counter of a bistro in the 18th arrondissement for a glass of white wine; sit in an elegant street café under the afternoon sun and savor the aroma of French coffee; and at night, the loud and rhythmic sound of saxophones emanates from a jazz club in the Latin Quarter. On Sundays, cars are banned along the Seine in Paris, which has become a path reserved for pedestrians, skaters and bicycles.
Paris Tip:
Transportation: airplanes and high-speed trains make it possible to travel between France's major cities in just a few hours, and the rest is covered by a network of auxiliary railroads, which make it possible to reach the vast majority of cities in France by train. From Paris to Bordeaux, or from Paris to Marseille, it takes only three hours by high-speed train. Every city has a network of streetcars, metros and public ****cars to get around the city.
Staying: there are hotels of great luxury as well as small country inns. The most recommended option is to rent a room in a resident's home, which is a great way to get to know the French way of life and really experience it.
Food: Most restaurants are open from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:00 to 23:00, while all the big restaurants and those located in front of the train stations have extended hours. In the big cities, some small food stores stay open until midnight. Drinking water and bread are included in the price of food in restaurants, and it is customary to tip the waiter who serves you.
Second stop: Spain Two days in Barcelona
To the Plaza de la Cathedral, Plaza de Espa?a, go to the wind, sunshine, every Thursday in Barcelona Cathedral Square will have antiques flea market, every year in March on this square there is also one of Europe's most important antiques exposition - Salon de Anticuarios (Salon of Antiques). Salon de Anticuarios.) Barcelona has many antique stores, most of which are located in the new city center. There are as many as 73 on the Bulevard dels Anticuaris alone. In these stores you can find all kinds of strange and unusual antiques. On C. Aragon and C. Dos de Maig there are several wholesale antique dealers who do business with regular customers.
Barcelona is increasingly recognized as a real party city in Europe.
Spain Tip:
Transportation: from Paris to Barcelona, Spain, via the touristy town of Brive. Most buses in Barcelona run from 5:30am to 11pm.
Lodging: three-, four- and five-star hotels are available.
Food: Spanish cuisine brings together the cooking methods of Western-style northern and southern dishes, and its dishes are varied and unique in flavor.
Third stop: Dijon, France Layover day
Leaving Barcelona, Spain, arrive at Dijon, France.
Dijon's main specialties are escargot and mustard. Dijon is also known as France's wine country and boasts world-famous wines, and even more fascinating is the gastronomic attraction of its rustic cuisine, so lovers of wine and food tours can't afford to miss this red wine region. Dijon is an affluent region known as the wine country of Burgundy, and has preserved many of the luxurious palaces and ruins of the old aristocracy, known throughout the country for its ancient castles. The people are both friendly and lively, and the atmosphere there will mesmerize you.
Stop 4: Switzerland Use three days to go to Geneva and Bern
Leaving France and entering the Swiss border, you can first go to Geneva and Bern.
Geneva is the most cosmopolitan city in Switzerland, situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Geneva, the largest lake in Western Europe, with the mountains of the Faroe and the Alps close by. First of all, you can visit the homes of famous people: the French Enlightenment thinker Rousseau was born in an old residence in the Old Town. The English poet Byron lived in 1816 in a villa called Diodadi in the Colony.
Not far from this villa was the former home of the English romantic poet Shelley.
Then there's the central Swiss plateau city of Luzern, a beautiful city of lakes and mountains, and one of the largest summer resorts in Switzerland. The main shopping areas in Luzern are the Schweizerhofquai, Schwanenplatz, Weggigasse and Kapellplatz, where you can find everything from high-end fashion, watches and jewelry to general handicrafts such as woodcarvings, ceramics and cuckoo clocks.
Stop 5: Italy Six days from Florence to Venice is not enough
Leaving Switzerland, our next stop was Italy. The monuments of Rome, the industry of Milan, the carvings and paintings of Florence, the gondolas of Venice's water towns, the Fiat cars of Turin, the harbor of Genoa, the leaning tower of Pisa, and the folklore of Sicily and Sardinia all linger.
The mention of shopping in Italy, ten people can have nine and a half will be excited to dance, because every big city in Italy is a shopper's paradise, from Milan in the north to Catania in the south, you can be crazy blood to the card card brush explosion; but these cities and Florence for the paradise of paradise. Because Florence has a wide variety of goods, a complete range of brands, no matter the top brands or affordable shopping can get what you need; coupled with the concentration of the shopping area, do not need to spend too much time, feet, guaranteed to be able to return home with a full load.
Shopping in Florence is a great pleasure, because most of the shopping areas are in the area of the Cathedral of the Flowers in the Market of San Lorenzo, where you can visit the tourist attractions and shop at the same time, enjoying the intellectual journey and at the same time, you can also add a new dress, or purchase some special souvenirs, so as to make memories even richer when you return home! Florence also has two very special cuisines: tripe and Florentine steak, while the aroma of coffee adds a charming air to the beauty of Florence's culture. And the city streets are filled with artisan stores with open doors, traditional markets preserved to this day selling gold, silver and jewelry, and modern store windows displaying fine furs, fashions, silk ties, and wood-framed prints of old buildings.
Not to be missed is the famous Italian water city of Venice. Swinging slowly on this city in a small boat, life seems to have no worries. Venice has more fresh flavors and varieties of food than any other city, even the strawberry wine is varied, the most unique is the black squid pasta, try it.
Sixth stop: Austria for Princess Sissi lingered for two days
Leaving Italy, you enter the home of the Sound of Music - Vienna. The famous Vienna Woods surround the city from the west, north and south, and the vast Eastern European Plain is opposite to it from the east, which is lush and vibrant everywhere. Ascending the foothills of the Alps, you can see the undulating waves of the Vienna Woods as far as the eye can see. From the Danube Basin can be viewed from afar Carpathian shining green peaks, the vast plain is like a large green carpet, the sparkling blue Danube River flowing through the middle. Vienna's beautiful environment, attractive scenery, known as the "Goddess of the Danube".
Here, one needs to experience the romantic and tragic love story and real-life experiences of Princess Sissi. Leaving Vienna, we traveled to Salzburg, the hometown of Mozart, the musical prodigy. The old town is only 80 hectares in size and the scenery is dazzlingly charming. It is best known for its music festival, which is held every year from July to September, inviting some of today's hottest musicians to perform in Salzburg. Because of its long history and reputation, being invited to the Salzburg Festival is the highest honor for musicians, and the performances are of an international standard, always attracting millions of people each year. And, when in Salzburg, don't forget to buy the famous Mozart chocolates.
Seventh stop: Germany Three days of partying because of Oktoberfest
The main event in Germany is in Munich. It is the cultural center and capital of Bavaria, the southern part of Germany, with a rich cultural heritage and a traditional atmosphere of joy, but it is most famous for its beer. When you come to Munich, you should try Munich roasted pig's feet, smoked fish with sauerkraut, and a large glass of beer! Oktoberfest, or Beer Festival, is the largest folk festival in the world. With more than 6 million visitors from home and abroad, Oktoberfest has long been a major event in Bavaria. At the Oktoberfest, beer girls in traditional costumes serve fresh beer from large, one-eared mugs to eager drinkers. Many Bavarians dressed in buckskin shorts, undershirts and other national costumes walk through the streets with beer mugs in their hands, shouting "cheers" to everyone.
Take a side trip to Heidelberg and spend the evening at a local bistro to get a taste of the romantic university town.
Eighth stop: Amsterdam, one day
Amsterdam is a water city, and to enjoy the flavor of a water city, you must take a sightseeing cruise in Amsterdam. Canal cruising is a great way to spend an hour during the day. From the Amsterdam Central Railway Station, each route of the tour boat every 15-30 minutes. From the boat, you can often discover sights that you wouldn't have noticed if you were walking through the streets. When visiting museums, it is convenient to use the museum boat. The line travels around the city's major museums and you can get on and off the boat at any time. You can also enjoy classical music at the National Concert Hall, where you can enjoy a free lunchtime concert at noon on Wednesdays, so take it easy.
Stop 9: Luxembourg A day at the castle
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