Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Europe

Updated on: 2024-07-28

Europe is a charming continent with a history, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes. With a total population of around 745 million people, it is the third-most populous continent in the world. The European climate is characterized by mild winters and warm summers, thanks to the warm Atlantic currents such as the Gulf Stream. Before hopping into our topic, Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Europe, So have prepared some popcorn travellers before starting your exciting journey to Europe and here we go.

Europe has a rich cultural heritage, with a diverse range of languages, cuisines, and traditions. Europe is home to 44-50 sovereign states, with the European Union being a significant economic and political entity. The continent has a strong tradition of social welfare and public healthcare. The European Union has 24 official languages. The European Union has a strong focus on environmental protection and sustainability.

cinematic view of Europe, by Benn TK

Overall, Europe is a fascinating and diverse continent that offers something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, food, or adventure, Europe is a must-visit destination. Europe, no matter whether you’re looking for a mysterious destination like Stonehenge or a chance to immerse yourself in a world of art and architecture in ancient Prague Castle or the magnificent Louvre Museum. Here are the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Europe.

10. Amsterdam’s Canals, The Netherlands

It made the city grow to 4 times its size and gave it the most intricate and efficient system of navigable waterways in the world. The average depth of the canals is 2.6m with a lowest point at 4.5m below sea level. Canal swimming is discouraged and can come with a fine of up to E140. They are the symbol of the city and have enormous cultural and historical value. Some of the popular fish found in the canals include perch, pike, zander, and roach because the canals of Amsterdam are deep enough.

The fastest way to get from India to Amsterdam is to fly which takes 11h 37m and costs ₹22,000 – ₹65,000. The average cost of a trip to the Netherlands for one person for a week is around $1,118-$2,448 (₹83,000-₹1,82,000). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing. This is the no. 10th considering the topic Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Europe.

9. The Matterhorn, Switzerland

Symbolic of Switzerland, and situated on the border between the canton of Valais and Italy, it’s a destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. Known internationally by its German name the Matterhorn, it owes its fame to its almost perfect pyramid shape. The first ascent of the Matterhorn was in 1865 from Zermatt by a party led by Edward Whimper, but during the descent, a sudden fall claimed the lives of four of the seven climbers.

The Matterhorn in Switzerland is one of the country’s most iconic landmarks. This impressive alpine mountain has been dazzling visitors for many years. With its magnificent hiking trails, cable car routes, skiing opportunities, and more, there’s a lot for any visitor to do when experiencing the Matterhorn.

The best time to visit Switzerland is between April and October, though winter sports enthusiasts may prefer December to March. The quickest way to get from India to Switzerland is by plane will take about 16 hours. However, according to Number, the average cost of living in Switzerland (without rent) is around CHF 1,500 or INR 1.4 Lakh per month. This is the no. 9th considering the topic Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Europe.

8. Venice Canals, Italy

The Grand Canal is famous for its busy stream of gondolas and Renaissance palaces. In the morning, you’ll see barges carrying fresh fish, meat and produce to the canal’s many markets. It is possible to swim in the Canals in Venice, Italy. There are 150 canals running through Venice, which makes the city a collection of tiny islands connected by bridges and walkways. Parts of Venice are renowned for the beauty of their settings, their architecture, and artwork.

The recommended amount of money to bring to Venice, Italy varies depending on your travel style and budget. However, a general rule of thumb is to budget around 100-150 euros per day for food, transportation, and activities. This is the no. 8th considering the topic Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Europe.

7. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Germany

The Brandenburg Gate is Berlin’s most famous landmark and a must-see for all visitors. A symbol of German division during the Cold War, it is now a national symbol of peace and unity. Brandenburg is known for its well-preserved natural environment and its ambitious natural protection policies which began in the 1990s. 15 large, protected areas were designated following Germany’s reunification.

Brandenburg was the nucleus of the dynastic power on which the kingdom of Prussia was founded, and it was merged administratively with that kingdom in 1701. It became a province of Prussia in 1815 and remained such after the unification of Germany (1871) and until the end of World War II. The gate is supported by twelve fluted Doric columns, six to each side, forming five passageways.

The fastest way to get from India to Berlin is to fly which takes 12h 58m and costs ₹21,000 – ₹65,000. The gate is supported by twelve fluted Doric columns, six to each side, forming five passageways. There are no direct flights from India to Berlin. Mid-range travellers can expect to spend around 100-150 euros per day, while luxury travellers can spend upwards of 200 euros per day.

6. Prague Castle, Czech Republic

Prague Castle, besides being the seat of the head of state, is also an important cultural and historical monument. The Crown Jewels are kept at Prague Castle, as are the relics of Bohemian kings, precious Christian relics, art treasures and historical documents. Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². Prague is famous for its cultural life. Prague is one of the top choices for couples in search of a romantic European city break.

A tour of Prague will cost you somewhere between INR 70,000 to 90,000 per person. Prague is one of the most visited places in the world. The legal processing time for Czech Republic tourist visas may take up to 15 working days.

5. Louvre Museum, France

Formerly a royal palace, the Louvre embraces eight centuries of French history. The palace is home to some of the world’s most iconic pieces – paintings, sculptures, architectural elements and art objects by famous or anonymous artists of many different origins and eras. The famous thing in the Louvre museum is the Mona Lisa. There is no doubt that the Mona Lisa is a magnificent painting. It was highly regarded even as Leonardo worked on it, and his contemporaries copied the then-novel three-quarter pose.

The best time to visit Paris is from April to June and from October to early November when the weather is pleasant and the tourist crowds are thin. However, the cheapest time to visit Paris is early December, January, and February as these are considered off-season. Travelling to France involves several costs, including airfare, accommodation, visa fees, travel insurance, and daily expenditures. For those on a budget, a trip might cost anywhere from Rs. 1,20,000 to Rs. 1,80,000 per person for a week,

4. Stonehenge, England

Stonehenge is the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world, while Avebury is the largest in the world. There are two types of stones at Stonehenge – the larger sarsen stones and the smaller ‘bluestones’. Stonehenge is a famous prehistoric monument and cultural heritage attraction, ranking as one of the most visited paid attractions in the Southwest of England. The monument is operated by English Heritage, the charity managing historic buildings, monuments, and sites in England.

3. Acropolis of Athens, Greece

The Acropolis of Athens, or the Sacred Rock as it is called, is considered the ultimate symbol of ancient Greek civilization and culture. Located on a limestone hill high above Athens, Greece, the Acropolis has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Over the centuries, the Acropolis was many things: a home to kings, a citadel, a mythical home of the gods, a religious centre and a tourist attraction. Greece has long been a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, in part due to its ancient cultural history and many archaeological sites, such as those in the capital city of Athens.

The average flying time from India is around 10 to 12 hours for a direct flight. Flying is the fastest way to reach Greece from India. A trip from India to Greece can cost over a lakh. The Greece trip cost from India for about 7 days may range from Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh per person, depending on the season and the type of accommodation.

2. Colosseum, Italy

The Colosseum, also named the Flavian Amphitheater, is a large amphitheatre in Rome, Italy, that hosted events like gladiatorial games. It was built during the reign of the Flavian emperors as a gift to the people. Construction of the Colosseum began sometime between C.E. 70 and 72 under the emperor Vespasian. While the circus was used for chariot races and was significantly larger, the Colosseum was used for various blood sports, including animal hunts, prisoner executions, and gladiatorial combat.

The cheapest time of year to fly from India to Italy is usually May and costs around ₹ 27,743. Planning a trip from India to Italy can be an expensive affair with flight tickets, accommodation, and sightseeing expenses adding up quickly. The cost of a 7-day trip to Italy may vary from Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 1.5 lakh per person, based on the season and the type of accommodation selected. The cheapest way to get from India to Colosseum is to fly which costs ₹21,000 – ₹39,000 and takes 15h 42m.

1. Eiffel Tower, France

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous sights in France. It is also the tallest building in the world. Sitting in the heart of the ‘Champ de Mars’ in Paris, the constructed-iron tower was originally built to serve as the entrance to the 1889 World’s Fair. The tower has three level houses: a restaurant cafe and gift shop, the originally restored office of Gustav Eiffel, and several observation decks. The first two levels of the Eiffel Tower can be accessed via a staircase or a lift, but the third level is only accessible to visitors via an elevator. At night, the entire tower is illuminated with golden lights.

A trip to Paris from India can cost between Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2.5 lakh or more, depending on factors like travel dates, accommodation, and activities.

How to Plan a Europe Trip from India

Travel to Europe considers many things to give a spotlight on that, for example.

Budget
Travel duration.
Destinations
Time to visit.
Travel
Visa & documentation
Accommodation.
Travel within Europe.
What to wear.

And further, these are the top points from Right Now Bharat to consider travelling in Europe by following all the necessary equipment, to-do lists and all which will give you the things during this amazing travel to Europe.

Budget

In terms of budget, the thing is always goes to a tragic part that how much budget is needed. Although the question is not this, the question is what you plan, by seeing the circumstances of our that are doing a solo travel, couple travel, or family\group travel. And by this, the budget should be considered, and now if we start calculating all then it will be tough so here’s the magic.

During the period of this time you need to plan by seeing today’s economy, as per the increasing of inflation and many other factors the cost of all items Is also increasing, that’s why it’s highly recommended to get a sufficient amount to make travel best, but many where in internet its written or saying that you can travel in 15k or 20k, travel please be away from that all, and think with logic and practically. or it will be only the hustle, and I know you don’t want this to happen so here’s all you need:

Cost-effective and budget able then.
For 10 days: 70k to 1 lakh per person
Comfortable then
1lakh to 2lakh per person
Luxury then
Go ahead and book the tickets dear travel (no budget, unlimited)

Now you’re thinking how could I be sure that this much money is sufficient or is it not too much we give it by calculating an average percentage on the trip, and one thing no one can tell is the exact amount you need or will be sufficient, so that’s why we gave average percentage by balancing the budget able and comfortable and other all aspects.

Budget Calculator

Travel Duration

The travel duration for Europe depends on your plan and how many countries you want to tour, but for an upper view u can only get a Schengen visa for 3 months mostly, like this if you’re planning for 1 week then it will be a very short period to get much by the travel, by travel from India and by managing all the stuff it will take almost 2 to 3 days then it will be only going and coming. So please plan at least for 2 to 3 weeks or a minimum of 10 days to visit a very major places you want to go and have fun.

Destinations

Destinations you want to visit although the highest priority to think and execute properly or it will waste the whole subject, so if I say you have probably seen many places in social media feeds you extremely want to visit their likes,’ The tulip of Netherlands’, ‘Iceland of northern light’, Seeing the sunset from the top of the Eiffel tower and Leaning tower of Pisa and by this we need to travel in such way to that we can cover them as much as in an effective way and we can be able to go all our desired places. And as Europe is divided into 6 different zones.

Schengen zone
Western Europe
Southern Europe
Southern-east Europe
Eastern Europe
Central Europe

And we must cover the places with a combination of these all zones, don’t plan like in day we can visit 2 or 3 zones all together then it will be messed up, as an example, u can visit Paris, Switzerland, Italy together because this is side by side or close enough to visit together, so visit on one zone first then move to next then it will be effective and cost-efficient, here the famous places you can visit in the different zones of Europe.

Mallorca
Positano
Road trip around Ireland
Tallinn Old Town
The fjords of Norway
Lisbon

Time to visit in Europe

Visiting Europe totally depends on what you want to see or come to visit, like if you want to see the tulip in the Netherlands then the best time is spring, so like this, we have to check what we want to see in Europe but if you want to know that which best time to visit in Europe then its summer because in summer we get a lot of daylight which gives sufficient time to visit everywhere we want to go.

As we get 17 hours of daylight where sunrises at 5.0 clock and sets almost 10 pm, it’s great to visit in summer but also remember that at this price of every stays at highest time because it holiday period of every kid and youngers so the quantity of visitor are large in number, and its becomes the busiest and expensive season in Europe, so be prepare and have the expectation according to that, or can plan and go there before few weeks of summer or after the summer and before the winter duration in middle-middle time. To not get that much hustle. So before going further here is the list you can visit according to the seasons.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands. (Summer)
Highlands, Scotland. (Winter)
Provence, France. (Spring)
Lapland, Finland. (Autumn)
Mykonos, Greece. (Summer)
Venice, Italy. (Winter)
Valencia, Spain. (Spring)
Loire Valley, France. (Autumn)

Travel Route

In the route of travel, we should consider our direction well plan so that we can visit everywhere and can get a good journey we should do destination planning in a zig-zag way, but streamline like something first you go to Paris, Belgium, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Italy and then Rome and take flight from Rome to India so then it will be time-saving for you.

In short travel in such direction so that you don’t waste your time, energy, and money, a tip is here that you book multi-city tickets like you go to Paris first then take your flight from Rome to India there are many sites to book like this then it will be more amazing for you to travel. And the things come that by which transport u can travel, so at our recommendation we suggest you take budget cheap flights which are available their very smoothly, or by train.

But it can be expensive because the travel journey by train is more expensive than any other transport, and now if your question is that can we travel by car then the answer is yes! You can rent a car and can travel that smoothly. Or you can use a bicycle in a more friendly way.

Visa & Documentation

For going to Europe, the most important thing is Visa “Schengen Visa”. After COVID, some countries want to see the vaccination certificate of COVID-19, but the 3rd Vaccination certificate is needed for all the countries. If you want to apply for a Schengen Visa, then Check the video, If you do have not a passport then Check our article on Which Country to Visit Without Passport from India.

How to apply for a Schengen visa? by Abroad Stories.

Accommodation

Further now RIGHT NOW BHARAT has discussed the main factors for planning a trip to Europe. Now we will know how to book your accommodation, it will depend on your travel style whether you want to stay in a hostel, hotel or in an apartment. If you are travelling with a budget plan like solo travelling or a couple then you can stay in a hostel. If you want to cook by yourself and you don’t like eating outside then you can book an apartment, you will find a kitchen and can cook by yourself.

If you want the prepared food for breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner then you can book a hotel. If you are staying in a major city like Paris, then book your room in the city centre itself because you can travel easily from one place to another in a short period and can save money. If you’re staying in the central area of the city, then the prices are not so high. That’s how you can book your accommodation.

Most Visited Tourist Attractions in Europe

Europe is brimming with iconic tourist sites, ranging from fairytale castles like Versailles and Neuschwanstein to ancient Roman ruins. To determine the most visited attractions, we analyzed thousands across the continent, from fortresses and castles to museums and amphitheatres. Whether you’re planning your European adventure or organizing a city break, make sure to include these top destinations on your itinerary.

Lake Geneva – Geneva, Switzerland

It’s still very much worth visiting this region just to enjoy the views that are some of the most incredible you’ll ever see, especially on a sunny day. In the early 19th century, Lake Geneva was a popular destination for wealthy Americans seeking to escape the heat of the eastern seaboard. The lake’s clear water and scenic setting made it a perfect place for relaxation.

Colosseum and Roman Forum – Rome, Italy

Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. This self-guided walk is a connecting route between the Roman sights of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum the Pantheon.

Sagrada Familia – Barcelona, Spain

La Sagrada Familia is a building that Gaudí masterfully designed and, despite not being finished, UNESCO made it a World Heritage Site in 1984 because of its unique architecture and how Gaudí created something so artistic and innovative. The Sagrada Família is an unfinished structure, and is currently the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. The Sagrada Familia is located in the district of Catalonian city of Barcelona, Spain.

Big Ben and Westminster Palace – London, United Kingdom

The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London’s most iconic landmarks and must-see London attractions. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg). The clock is famous for its accuracy and for its huge bell. Each dial is made of 324 pot opal glass pieces in a cast iron frame.

Eiffel Tower – Paris, France

Its lighting, its sparkling lights, and its beacon shine and inspire dreams every evening. As France’s symbol in the world, and the showcase of Paris, today it welcomes almost 7 million visitors a year, making it the most visited monument that you have to pay for in the world. The Eiffel Tower took the name of its creator, Gustave Eiffel, a 19th-century French entrepreneur and engineer who specialized in building large-scale metal structures.