Europe Travel - Senior Trips and Tours in Europe
Europe is a popular destination for tour groups, cruise lines and independent travelers. Before you head to Europe, learn more about transportation options, lodging choices and local attractions.
Aachen Cathedral Photo Tour
The Aachen Cathedral is so intimately tied to Charlemagne, Emperor of the Franks, that to visit this famous church is to experience the reknowned ruler as well. Aachen, Germany's westernmost city, was Charlemagne's favorite residence for over 40 years. In 1978, the Aachen Cathedral was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germany's first.
The Aachen Cathedral is so intimately tied to Charlemagne, Emperor of the Franks, that to visit this famous church is to experience the reknowned ruler as well. Aachen, Germany's westernmost city, was Charlemagne's favorite residence for over 40 years. In 1978, the Aachen Cathedral was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germany's first.
Auto und Technik Museum, Sinsheim, Germany
Sinsheim's Auto und Technik Museum is Europe's largest private museum. The collection includes over 3,000 cars, airplanes, trains and other technical marvels. Whether you love Ferraris, Formula 1 cars, tanks or tractors, you'll love the Auto und Technik Museum's exhibits. Whatever you do, don't miss the Concorde and Tupolev TU-144 supersonic airliners.
Sinsheim's Auto und Technik Museum is Europe's largest private museum. The collection includes over 3,000 cars, airplanes, trains and other technical marvels. Whether you love Ferraris, Formula 1 cars, tanks or tractors, you'll love the Auto und Technik Museum's exhibits. Whatever you do, don't miss the Concorde and Tupolev TU-144 supersonic airliners.
Budget London
London is one of the world's top travel destinations, but the British capital has a reputation for high prices. Find out how to see London on a budget and learn about free and senior-friendly attractions in London.
London is one of the world's top travel destinations, but the British capital has a reputation for high prices. Find out how to see London on a budget and learn about free and senior-friendly attractions in London.
Budget Rome for Senior Travelers
Rome, Italy is filled with wonders from ancient and Renaissance times, with art museums, churches and splendid architecture. Plan your budget trip to Rome and see the Eternal City without spending your last euro.
Rome, Italy is filled with wonders from ancient and Renaissance times, with art museums, churches and splendid architecture. Plan your budget trip to Rome and see the Eternal City without spending your last euro.
Grotto of Tiberius, Sperlonga, Italy
Tiberius, the ancient Roman emperor, loved the sea. He spent time at a villa next to a seaside cave south of Sperlonga, on Italy's west coast. See pictures of the ruins of Tiberius' grotto.
Tiberius, the ancient Roman emperor, loved the sea. He spent time at a villa next to a seaside cave south of Sperlonga, on Italy's west coast. See pictures of the ruins of Tiberius' grotto.
Murals in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Taking a taxi tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland, is an unforgettable experience. Visiting the Protestant and Catholic wall murals is the highlight of the tour.
Taking a taxi tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland, is an unforgettable experience. Visiting the Protestant and Catholic wall murals is the highlight of the tour.
Siracusa, Sicily, Italy
Siracusa (Syracuse) is one of Sicily's most popular tourist destinations. Don't miss the Archaeological Zone of Neapolis, where you'll see Siracusa's best ancient Greek ruins, and the island of Ortygia, connected to the rest of the city by a bridge, where you can see ancient columns amidst Baroque buildings.
Siracusa (Syracuse) is one of Sicily's most popular tourist destinations. Don't miss the Archaeological Zone of Neapolis, where you'll see Siracusa's best ancient Greek ruins, and the island of Ortygia, connected to the rest of the city by a bridge, where you can see ancient columns amidst Baroque buildings.
The Best of Paris, France
Ah, Paris. Famous for art, architecture, fashion and food, the City of Lights attracts visitors from around the world. Like all great travel destinations, Paris has several “must see” places. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Parisian attractions.
Top Sights in Italy's Eternal City
There's so much to do and see in Rome that it can be difficult to plan a workable itinerary. Whether you're planning your first trip to Rome or your tenth, you can see ancient buildings, medieval and Renaissance churches, piazzas and shopping districts. We've compiled a list of our favorite Roman attractions to help you plan your Roman holiday.
There's so much to do and see in Rome that it can be difficult to plan a workable itinerary. Whether you're planning your first trip to Rome or your tenth, you can see ancient buildings, medieval and Renaissance churches, piazzas and shopping districts. We've compiled a list of our favorite Roman attractions to help you plan your Roman holiday.
Trifels Castle, Annweiler, Germany
Trifels Castle, near Annweiler, Germany, was built in the 11th century. It belonged to the Holy Roman Emperor and served as King Richard the Lionheart's prison. See pictures of Trifels Castle.
Trifels Castle, near Annweiler, Germany, was built in the 11th century. It belonged to the Holy Roman Emperor and served as King Richard the Lionheart's prison. See pictures of Trifels Castle.
Verdun / Fort Douaumont Photos
The Battle of Verdun is perhaps World War I's most famous battle. For 11 months in 1916, German and French forces clashed in trenches and forts, fighting to take strategic positions outside the city of Verdun. See a gallery of Verdun photos.
The Battle of Verdun is perhaps World War I's most famous battle. For 11 months in 1916, German and French forces clashed in trenches and forts, fighting to take strategic positions outside the city of Verdun. See a gallery of Verdun photos.
Visit Italy's Medieval and Renaissance Castles
Italy is most famous for its art museums, churches and ancient monuments, but you can find some sort of castle in nearly every Italian hill town. Italy's castles, built to protect towns and strategic routes, can be a welcome change from paintings, statues and arches. Here, we present some of our favorite Italian castles.
Italy is most famous for its art museums, churches and ancient monuments, but you can find some sort of castle in nearly every Italian hill town. Italy's castles, built to protect towns and strategic routes, can be a welcome change from paintings, statues and arches. Here, we present some of our favorite Italian castles.
Wine Travel in France
French wines are famous around the world, and with good reason. Wherever you go in France, you can find vineyards and a well-established winemaking tradition.
French wines are famous around the world, and with good reason. Wherever you go in France, you can find vineyards and a well-established winemaking tradition.
Wine Travel in Italy
Italy's wine history goes back over 2,000 years, to the times of ancient Greece and Rome. With such a distinguished heritage, it's no wonder that wine lovers flock to Italy to visit wineries, taste famous wines and enjoy local favorites.
Italy's wine history goes back over 2,000 years, to the times of ancient Greece and Rome. With such a distinguished heritage, it's no wonder that wine lovers flock to Italy to visit wineries, taste famous wines and enjoy local favorites.