When it comes to unique things to see and do, Europe really hits it out of the park. There’s nowhere quite like it - where else can you visit monasteries perched on hilltops, join 20,000 people in the world’s largest tomato fight or watch a sunrise filled with hot air balloons?
Europe is overflowing with one of a kind, once in a lifetime experiences. The real question is, which one will you tick off first?
- Paragliding over snow-capped mountains in a valley topped with wooden cabins - Lauterbrunnen
- Kayak through caves and hidden lagoons along the cliff faces of the rugged Algarve Coast - Lagos
- Shop for fresh ingredients and make tapas with the help of a local chef - Barcelona
- Watch a red and orange sunset in front of white-washed blue domed houses overlooking the Mediterranean - Santorini
- Put on your best pirate stripes and swords and dance the night away with fellow shipmates – Makarska
- Watch hundreds of hot air balloons rise with the sun over chimney-like karsts - Cappadocia
- Take a horseback ride through rolling hills, sampling local wines and fresh olive oils - Tuscany
- Feast on a picnic of wine and cheese under the glittering Eiffel Tower - Paris
- Hike between 5 villages with breath-taking views and colourful homes perched precariously on cliff faces – Cinque Terre
- Watch authentic flamenco dancing as the passionate dancers twirl to the intense music of guitars and castanets - Madrid
- Ride a gondola through a network of canals, passing beautiful buildings and quaint streets - Venice
- Visit monasteries perched high on hilltops with views of incredible rock formations - Meteora
- Enjoy steins and pork knuckles with other happy revellers at the biggest beer festival in the world - Munich
- Jump off the top deck of a boat into the cool refreshing waters of the bright blue Adriatic - Croatia
- Visit the home of paella and enjoy the delicious varieties, including fresh seafood and rabbit – Valencia
- Savour the sweet, melt in your mouth taste of a pastel de nata, best served fresh from the oven with a coffee in the morning - Lisbon
- Eat a fresh stroopwafel, enjoying the sugar hit from the delicious chewy caramel - Amsterdam
- Strap on your goggles and join the world’s biggest tomato fight with 20,000 other people in a tiny rural village – Bunol
- Show off your moves at a world-renowned superclub to the music of the best DJ’s around - Ibiza
- Savour the taste of delicious gyros, and immediately feel the need to eat them for every meal - Greece
- Listen to world class music acts at a 7-day party on the Island of Freedom - Budapest
- Take a boat to the breath-taking Blue Grotto, with water illuminated in brilliant blue hues - Capri
- Spend Halloween in the birthplace of Dracula, surrounded by spooky myths and legends - Transylvania
- Party in an iconic ruin bar, a pre-war building furnished with quirky furniture and a vibrant atmosphere - Budapest
- Eat a delicious flaky pastry, filled with warm custard or fruit, sitting on the water’s edge in front of brightly coloured houses - Copenhagen
- Row a boat out to a picture-perfect church that sits on an island in the middle of a lake – Lake Bled
- Say hello to local cows as you stroll past green valleys and glacial waterfalls - Lauterbrunnen
- Visit ‘The Top of Europe’ and frolic on the snowy peaks against a mountainous backdrop - Lauterbrunnen
- Take a cross to the mysterious Hill of Crosses, and add it to the eerily beautiful collection that already exists - Lithuania
- Take the perfect photo on the expansive salt flats at Lake Tuz, testing poses until you get the best shot - Turkey
- Party at a massive EDM music festival with world-class DJ’s and spend the next day recovering on a golden beach - Split
- Hike to the Kotor fortress and be rewarded with views of a lifetime - Montenegro
- Sit down to a huge plate of famous lasagne after a long day exploring and hiking - Grunau
- Take a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, plucked straight from a storybook and the inspiration behind the iconic Disney castle - Munich
- Visit the green paradise of Sintra and get lost in its fairytale gardens and stone pathways - Portugal
- Snorkel amongst sunken ruins and make friends with hundreds of beautiful fish - Turkey
- Dine al fresco with a selection of tapas and a pitcher of sangria on a late balmy summer’s evening - Spain
- Take a refreshing dip at Krka National Park in water so blue it requires no filter - Croatia
- Join a bike tour and ride through cobblestone lanes past quaint homes and stores - Bruges
- Run through fields singing The Sound of Music at the top of your lungs and re-enacting every scene from the film - Salzburg
- Visit the home of Bolognese and fill up on the famous cuisine - Bologna
- Throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain and make that all important wish - Rome
- Sit in a leafy beer garden with a stein and a pretzel with the perfect ratio of warm dough and salt - Munich
- Watch surfers ride the man-made waves on a river in the middle of the city - Munich
- See a show at famous Moulin Rouge and imagine you’ve stepped back in time - Paris
- Eat multiple gelati a day, with the biggest challenge being which flavour to choose and then eating it before it melts - Italy
- Sing your heart out at Red Garter karaoke, and really commit to the high notes - Florence
- Enjoy the chaos of the massive Las Ramblas market and buy the most delicious fresh juices and fruits - Barcelona
- Take part in a wine tasting at a local farm, sipping between the vines and hanging out with local donkeys – Stari Grad
- Go to a rave in a cave and dance until the sun comes up, then relax on the beach - Makarska
For even more unique Europe experiences, check out our blog post '100 things you can only do in in Europe - Part 2'!
