CGG3O European Tourist Regions

Benelux Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg Originally an economic alliance Similar cultures, language, lifestyle Dutch/Flemish architecture, cathedrals, museums

Iberian Peninsula Spain and Portugal Beaches, wine, food Moorish influence (architecture) Generally less expensive than northern Europe

Scandinavia Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, (Iceland) Outdoors – lakes, mountains, fjords, the sea Popular for Cruises

The Mediterranean Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Spain Beaches, islands, warm weather, food, culture, architecture Also popular for cruises

The Baltic States Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Former Soviet Bloc countries, recent editions to the EU, still “off the beaten track” for tourists Lots of wilderness, unique culture and (some) architecture Very affordable

The Carpathians Named for the Carpathian Mountains the largest mountain range in Europe Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia Former Soviet Bloc countries More affordable than western Europe Countryside, architecture, museums, music

The Alps Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland Very high mountains (80 peaks over 13,000 ft) Popular for hiking in the summer, but mostly as ski resorts in the winter Expensive

Ways to See Europe Eurail “Backpacking” Well developed network of over 10,000 hostels, can be as little as $5/night Cycling Many companies offer tours in various regions Cruises On major rivers, such as Danube, Rhine, etc. - much smaller boats than ocean-going vessels