{"id":2475,"date":"2020-02-17T09:27:25","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T08:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atomic-temporary-169426560.wpcomstaging.com\/?p=2475"},"modified":"2025-02-02T10:27:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T10:27:46","slug":"11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Tips for First Time Travelers to Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As excited as you might be for your upcoming trip, the prospect of traveling to Europe for the first time can be daunting. Even after reading multiple guidebooks, watching back to back Youtube videos, and doing all the research you can do, you might feel nervous about what to expect. It\u2019s understandable. After all, how can you know what you don\u2019t know? Between the language barrier, public transport, and currency exchanges, can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>To set your mind at ease, and give you the best head start for your trip, we\u2019ve put together 11 tips for first time travelers to Europe.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path 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Etiquette<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#2_%E2%80%93_Get_Used_to_Using_Different_Currencies\" title=\"2 \u2013 Get Used to Using Different Currencies\">2 \u2013 Get Used to Using Different Currencies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#3_%E2%80%93_Be_Prepared_for_Some_Small_Language_Barriers\" title=\"3 \u2013 Be Prepared for Some (Small) Language Barriers\">3 \u2013 Be Prepared for Some (Small) Language Barriers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#4_%E2%80%93_Make_Sure_you_have_the_Correct_Electric_Plug_Converters\" title=\"4 \u2013 Make Sure you have the Correct Electric Plug Converters\">4 \u2013 Make Sure you have the Correct Electric Plug Converters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#5_%E2%80%93_Check_Your_Cellphone_Plan_Works_in_European_Countries\" title=\"5 \u2013 Check Your Cellphone Plan Works in European Countries\">5 \u2013 Check Your Cellphone Plan Works in European Countries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#6_%E2%80%93_Be_Ready_for_Crowds\" title=\"6 \u2013 Be Ready for Crowds\">6 \u2013 Be Ready for Crowds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#7_%E2%80%93_Stay_Safe\" title=\"7 \u2013 Stay Safe\">7 \u2013 Stay Safe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#8_%E2%80%93_Use_Public_Transport\" title=\"8 \u2013 Use Public Transport\">8 \u2013 Use Public Transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#9_%E2%80%93_Take_Your_Time_and_Dont_Overplan\" title=\"9 \u2013 Take Your Time and Don\u2019t Overplan\">9 \u2013 Take Your Time and Don\u2019t Overplan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#10_%E2%80%93_Consider_Your_Medication\" title=\"10 \u2013 Consider Your Medication\">10 \u2013 Consider Your Medication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#11_%E2%80%93_Pack_Carefully_and_Lightly\" title=\"11 \u2013 Pack Carefully and Lightly\">11 \u2013 Pack Carefully and Lightly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/11-tips-for-first-time-travelers-to-europe\/#Trip_Ideas_Itinerary_Plans\" title=\"Trip Ideas &amp; Itinerary Plans\">Trip Ideas &amp; Itinerary Plans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E2%80%93_Learn_the_Tipping_Etiquette\"><\/span><strong>1 \u2013 Learn the Tipping Etiquette<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coming from the U.S. or Canada, tipping will be second nature to you. Whether it\u2019s your waiter or your taxi drivers, failing to tip is almost unthinkable for most North Americans.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4760 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min.jpg\" alt=\"euro currency-min\n\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1333;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>In Europe, however, things are a little different. The important thing to remember is that tipping culture varies between countries. As most European wait staff and servers get paid a liveable wage,&nbsp;<strong>nowhere is tipping expected to the same degree as North America.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In some countries, most notably Iceland, tipping is a hard no. In others, like Belgium and Switzerland, tipping is considered generous, but unnecessary.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>In other countries like the Czech Republic,&nbsp;<strong>it\u2019s customary to give a small tip of 10%.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachting.com\/en-gb\/news\/sailing-with-dolphins-and-whales-in-the-med\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">In the Mediterranean<\/a>&nbsp;countries and France, service is usually included in the bill, so&nbsp;<strong>only give a tip (about 10-12%) if it says service is not included.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaving change on the table is considered rude in many countries, like Germany and Austria, so here<strong>&nbsp;it\u2019s best to hand the tip to your waiter&nbsp;<\/strong>or tell them how much change you\u2019d like back when you pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The \u2018service charge\u2019 will often go to the restaurant rather than the server, so if you want to tip your wait staff, do this directly. You may simply wish to ask staff the best way to tip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<section class=\"section dark\" id=\"section_1853291195\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Smaller-town-in-Germany.webp\" class=\"bg attachment- size- lazyload\" alt=\"Germany has many beautiful smaller cities and towns to choose from, such as F\u00fcsssen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2048px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2048\/1536;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-bg-overlay absolute fill\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-full-width\"  id=\"row-1673000497\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-858241254\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width\"  id=\"row-1403335600\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-279984054\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-9\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.064);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1568639962\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1568639962 {\n  padding-top: 14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1222542662\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 140%;\">Want to build your own trip to Italy instead?<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">Instantly create your own customized trip with our easy to use trip builder<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1222542662 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-1222542662 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-72274919\" class=\"gap-element clearfix show-for-medium\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-72274919 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1814590044\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-right\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trip-planner\" class=\"button secondary lowercase expand\" style=\"border-radius:11px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\">\n\t\t<span>Plan My Trip<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1814590044 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 83px 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: -29px 0px 0px 28px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-858241254 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 5% 0px 5%;\n  margin: 0px 0px -27px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-858241254 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 0px 5% 0px 5%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1853291195 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n  min-height: 209px;\n}\n#section_1853291195 .section-bg-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 120, 128, 0.33);\n}\n#section_1853291195 .section-bg img {\n  object-position: 6% 0%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%93_Get_Used_to_Using_Different_Currencies\"><\/span><strong>2 \u2013 Get Used to Using Different Currencies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you think of European currency, you\u2019re probably thinking of the Euro. However, this is just one piece of the puzzle \u2014 only 19 of the 27 E.U. member states use the currency.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4764 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min-1.jpg\" alt=\"euro currency\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/euro-currency-min-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1333;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Swiss Francs, Czech Korunas, Polish Zloty, and Hungarian Forint are just some of the other currencies you might encounter on your European tour.&nbsp;<\/strong>This might seem a little overwhelming at first, but it doesn\u2019t need to be. One tip for first time travelers to Europe is to&nbsp;<strong>download a currency converter app to your phone.<\/strong>&nbsp;This will help you get your head around the different costs in each country.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there\u2019s no need to exchange cash every time you visit a new country. ATMs are everywhere in European cities, and rates are usually favorable, especially for U.S. cards, many of which offer enticing rewards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure, if you do change cash, to do so at a reputable currency exchange.<\/strong>&nbsp;Never exchange money on the street, and always get a receipt.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%93_Be_Prepared_for_Some_Small_Language_Barriers\"><\/span><span id=\"3_%E2%80%93_Be_Prepared_for_Some_Small_Language_Barriers\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>3 \u2013 Be Prepared for Some (Small) Language Barriers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4763 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/backpack-min.jpg\" alt=\"luggage\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/backpack-min.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/backpack-min-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/backpack-min-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/backpack-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/backpack-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1333;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Europe is home to more than 200 languages, which might seem like a headache waiting to happen. However, language barriers are rarely a problem for tourists in Europe. They certainly shouldn\u2019t impact your experience in any significant way. Hearing a new language might be one of the best parts of your whole trip.<\/p>\n<p>Most people in cities and popular tourist destinations will speak at least some English, and it\u2019s not difficult to learn a few phrases in French\/German\/Spanish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In some countries, like the Netherlands,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/commfrontoffice\/publicopinion\/archives\/ebs\/ebs_386_en.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">90% of people speak English<\/a>. In fact, in the E.U. as a whole, nearly 40% of people say they speak enough English to have a conversation.<strong>&nbsp;Even in countries where English is less widely spoken, you\u2019ll find most locals can understand basic phrases<\/strong>, especially those who work in the tourism industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Still, it\u2019s worth learning a few basic phrases in the local language.<\/strong>&nbsp;It won\u2019t take long, and if nothing else, it\u2019s good to show respect to your hosts. We suggest learning how to say \u2018hello,\u2019 \u2018thank you\u2019 and \u2018excuse me\u2019 in every country you visit, as these niceties go a long way in breaking the ice.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%93_Make_Sure_you_have_the_Correct_Electric_Plug_Converters\"><\/span><span id=\"4_%E2%80%93_Make_Sure_you_have_the_Correct_Electric_Plug_Converters\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>4 \u2013 Make Sure you have the Correct Electric Plug Converters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Europe has its own standard plug converters, but confusingly this doesn\u2019t apply to all the countries. For instance, the U.K. and Ireland have their own three-pronged converter, and neither your North American or European plugs will work there.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4762 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/adapter-min.jpg\" alt=\"adapter\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/adapter-min.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/adapter-min-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/adapter-min-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/adapter-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/adapter-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1333;\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The good news is that&nbsp;<strong>all other European countries, except Malta and Cyprus, use the same two-pronged design for plugs.<\/strong>&nbsp;You can buy converters on the ground, but they\u2019re often either overpriced or poorly made and occasionally even unsafe.<\/p>\n<p>The best approach is to invest in a good multi-purpose \u2018Europlug\u2019 converter at home and fly it over.&nbsp;<strong>American appliances run on 220V while European ones run on 110V.&nbsp;<\/strong>Make sure to check your charging equipment to make sure it fits within the correct range.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%E2%80%93_Check_Your_Cellphone_Plan_Works_in_European_Countries\"><\/span><span id=\"5_%E2%80%93_Check_Your_Cellphone_Plan_Works_in_European_Countries\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>5 \u2013 Check Your Cellphone Plan Works in European Countries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A few weeks before you depart for your trip, talk to your cellphone service provider about international roaming in European countries.&nbsp;<strong>Consider how much data you will use on your journey.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remember, many airports, hotels, and restaurants will have Wifi you can use free of charge. You can also toggle the roaming setting on and off on your phone, so you are not roaming all the time.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t own one already,&nbsp;<strong>you may wish to buy an external bank to recharge your phone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Especially for first time travelers, but even for frequent flyers, a cell phone will enhance your travel experience. Airlines now offer live updates on flights directly to your phone. Apps like&nbsp;<strong>Google Maps<\/strong>&nbsp;make getting around new places much more straightforward. In some cities, you may prefer to use&nbsp;<strong>Uber or another car ride service app<\/strong>. At restaurants, a translator app such as&nbsp;<strong>Google Translate<\/strong>&nbsp;is an invaluable tool for reading menus in a foreign language.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_%E2%80%93_Be_Ready_for_Crowds\"><\/span><span id=\"6_%E2%80%93_Be_Ready_for_Crowds\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>6 \u2013 Be Ready for Crowds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Europe welcomes&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/186743\/international-tourist-arrivals-worldwide-by-region-since-2005\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hundreds of millions of tourists<\/a>&nbsp;per year, which means it can get pretty busy, especially during the summer high season and around famous landmarks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips for first time travelers to Europe on how to minimize crowd-related stress:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Book your trip during the shoulder season or low season.&nbsp;<\/strong>The busiest months to visit Europe are May, June, September, and December, so avoiding these times will mean fewer crowds to contend with. Be aware that July and August are peak summer in most European countries so it will be hot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get up early.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you can drag yourself out of bed at sunrise, you can beat the crowds to Europe\u2019s main tourist attractions and have them almost to yourself. This leaves the afternoon free to relax with a cappuccino or a glass of red.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Book tickets in advance to beat the lines.&nbsp;<\/strong>Many tourist activities will give you the option to buy tickets in advance online, allowing you to skip the horrifyingly long lines for ticket offices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get off the beaten path.<\/strong>&nbsp;Tourists tend to congregate around a limited number of world-famous tourist spots in Europe. While these are definitely worth exploring, it\u2019s also a good idea to break out and visit some second cities and destinations that aren\u2019t in every main guidebook. It offers a break from the crowds and some unique experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take it easy on the weekend.<\/strong>&nbsp;Weekends are the busiest time for most tourist activities. If possible, visit busy areas during the week and use the weekends for more relaxing activities away from the chaos. Many residents leave European cities for the country or the seaside on the weekend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t try to see everything.<\/strong>&nbsp;Europe is a big place with an endless list of things to see and do. If you try to see it all, you\u2019ll end up exhausted and stressed before you even scratch the surface. Be selective with your sightseeing and take it slow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_%E2%80%93_Stay_Safe\"><\/span><span id=\"7_%E2%80%93_Stay_Safe\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>7 \u2013 Stay Safe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Especially as a first time traveler to Europe, you may be concerned about your safety and security while traveling. Some European cities have something of a reputation for being dangerous.&nbsp;<strong>In many cases, this is completely undeserved, and Europe is home to some of the safest regions in the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p>However, it\u2019s still a good idea to take precautions, especially in highly touristed areas. Certain parts of cities like Rome and Paris especially can carry a high risk of petty crime like pickpocketing, and it\u2019s important to remain aware of this when you travel.<\/p>\n<p>Common sense situational awareness will take you a long way. Here are some tips to keep yourself safe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take care on public transport.<\/strong>&nbsp;Pickpockets often operate on busy trams and buses where they can go unnoticed. Keep your wits about you and remain conscious of your valuables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t carry a ton of cash.<\/strong>&nbsp;There\u2019s no reason to carry a considerable amount of money in Europe, and getting robbed while doing so can turn a frustrating loss into a trip-ruining disaster. It\u2019s best only to carry what you\u2019ll need for that day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Find out which areas to avoid.<\/strong>&nbsp;Ask your hotel staff or local friends which parts of town are best avoided. Take care in unfamiliar neighborhoods, and avoid walking around alone after dark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Have a backup.<\/strong>&nbsp;Make photocopies of your documents, keep digital files in your email account, and store your unused credit cards in your hotel room\u2019s safe, if it has one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that millions of people visit Europe every year and have no problems whatsoever. Exercise necessary precautions, but don\u2019t let a fear of crime spoil your trip or discourage you from setting off in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\t<section class=\"section dark\" id=\"section_1659996343\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Beautiful-architecture-in-France.webp\" class=\"bg attachment- size- lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2048px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2048\/1536;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-bg-overlay absolute fill\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-full-width\"  id=\"row-2105436367\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2145182647\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse row-full-width\"  id=\"row-517807556\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2007398258\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-9\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.064);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-153225850\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-153225850 {\n  padding-top: 14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2986484798\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 140%;\">Want to build your own trip to France instead?<\/span><\/strong><br><strong><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">Instantly create your own customized trip with our easy to use trip builder<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2986484798 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-2986484798 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1448673571\" class=\"gap-element clearfix show-for-medium\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1448673571 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2037769306\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-right\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trip-planner\" class=\"button secondary lowercase expand\" style=\"border-radius:11px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\">\n\t\t<span>Plan My Trip<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2037769306 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 83px 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: -29px 0px 0px 28px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2145182647 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 5% 0px 5%;\n  margin: 0px 0px -27px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-2145182647 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 0px 5% 0px 5%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1659996343 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n  min-height: 209px;\n}\n#section_1659996343 .section-bg-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 120, 128, 0.33);\n}\n#section_1659996343 .section-bg img {\n  object-position: 8% 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_%E2%80%93_Use_Public_Transport\"><\/span><strong>8 \u2013 Use Public Transport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4767 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/european-town-min.jpg\" alt=\"european\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/european-town-min.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/european-town-min-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/european-town-min-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/european-town-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/european-town-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1333;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>European countries, as a rule, have much better public transport infrastructure than North America. They\u2019re smaller, more compact, well-connected, and getting around is often astonishingly affordable.<\/p>\n<p>Many cities offer the option to&nbsp;<strong>buy a day pass or a 72-hour pass<\/strong>, providing you with unlimited access to public transport during that time. These are perfect for short-term visits and can add up to an impressive saving. Remember, you will likely need to scan or clip your ticket to validate it while you ride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You might worry that public transport is only for locals, but most European cities have tried to make them as user-friendly for tourists as possible.&nbsp;<strong>Popular sightseeing stops are usually marked in English, and announcements may be in English as well as the local language.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a first time traveler in Europe, you may worry you will get lost on the metros and trains.&nbsp;<strong>Bear in mind that even if you get disorientated on the public transport, it is very simple to hop off at the next stop and back track.<\/strong>&nbsp;Train and station attendants will also help you, and many speak English.<\/p>\n<p>If you like being more active,<strong>&nbsp;public bicycles are another great way to get around.<\/strong>&nbsp;These are also often extremely affordable, and provide more freedom than trams and buses. Another option is simply to walk around.&nbsp;<strong>European cities are typically much more walkable than their North American counterparts.<\/strong>&nbsp;Pounding the pavements can be a great way to really experience a new place.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to taxis, it pays to be aware of scams. Often taxi drivers will attempt to charge you many times the usual rate because you\u2019re a tourist. It\u2019s worth learning typical costs from a local and agreeing on prices before you start the journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In many countries, Uber and Grab are cost-effective alternatives to local taxi companies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_%E2%80%93_Take_Your_Time_and_Dont_Overplan\"><\/span><span id=\"9_%E2%80%93_Take_Your_Time_and_Dont_Overplan\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>9 \u2013 Take Your Time and Don\u2019t Overplan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common mistake when visiting Europe is to try and pack too much into one itinerary. While European countries are generally much smaller than the U.S. or Canada, they are still countries, and it takes time to travel around and between them.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t be able to see everything on this trip, so don\u2019t exhaust yourself by trying. Instead, take it slow, soak up the vibe, and aim to fully experience places.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Landmarks and museums are just one aspect of Europe, the culture and way of life is a big part of the appeal.&nbsp;<\/strong>This is arguably best savored from a sidewalk bar or terrace balcony, perhaps over a glass of the local wine. A relaxed day in Europe can be easily passed visiting a museum in the morning, having lunch at the local market, and then simply wandering the Old Town or exploring a new neighborhood in the afternoon.<strong>&nbsp;For help planning your itinerary and putting together the perfect trip, a trip planning service can help.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_%E2%80%93_Consider_Your_Medication\"><\/span><span id=\"10_%E2%80%93_Consider_Your_Medication\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>10 \u2013 Consider Your Medication<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4766 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pharmacy-min.jpg\" alt=\"pharmacy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1330\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pharmacy-min.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pharmacy-min-602x400.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pharmacy-min-1203x800.jpg 1203w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pharmacy-min-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pharmacy-min-1536x1021.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1330;\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regulations are very different in Europe when it comes to medication, and you might find it very difficult to find what you need here.&nbsp;<strong>Remember to plan ahead and bring along any medication you might need for the duration of the trip. If you are traveling with prescription medication, consider asking for a note from your doctor to accompany it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>One matter to consider is allergy medication<\/strong>. The difference in climate and vegetation in Europe may trigger allergies, which could be a serious source of frustration on your trip. Cold and flu medicine is also good to have on hand. Visiting the pharmacy in a foreign country can be intriguing, but not when you just want home comforts for a cold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_%E2%80%93_Pack_Carefully_and_Lightly\"><\/span><span id=\"11_%E2%80%93_Pack_Carefully_and_Lightly\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>11 \u2013 Pack Carefully and Lightly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeling the need to be prepared, many first time travelers to Europe bring a lot of clothes and other \u2018just in case\u2019 items.&nbsp;<strong>Try to resist the urge to overpack.<\/strong>&nbsp;It helps to bear in mind that stores in Europe will likely sell anything you forgot. Part of the fun of travel is seeing different fashion trends and maybe even picking out a few new things for yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Even in winter months, when you\u2019ll definitely need to layer up, we still recommend&nbsp;<strong>packing light<\/strong>&nbsp;rather than heavy. You\u2019re likely to fill all that extra suitcase space with shopping, souvenirs, and gifts for friends. Plus, you\u2019ll thank yourself when you\u2019re lifting your suitcase!<\/p>\n<p><strong>One pro traveler tip is to use packing \u2018cubes\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 smaller bags that compress your clothing, which you then pack into your main suitcase. This also helps keep your suitcase in order.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember, there\u2019s a first time in Europe for everyone. Although some tips and tricks will definitely boost your travel nous, the whole point of travel is to embrace the experience. Millions of people visit the continent every year and have a wonderful time \u2013 you surely will too.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-cnvs-separator-id-1582004545103\">\n<p>First time traveler to Europe? Feeling a little nervous? Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve all been there. To take the stress out of your trip,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"get a customized itinerary from Go Real Travel.  (opens in a new tab)\">get a customized itinerary from Go Real Travel.<\/a>&nbsp;Our expert travel advice will see you off on the trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1401737366\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1230503026\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1611916192\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-4254631200\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trip_Ideas_Itinerary_Plans\"><\/span>Trip Ideas &amp; Itinerary Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4254631200 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1139862730\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1789355859\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_2032757008\">\n\t\t<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trips\/germany-itinerary-3-weeks\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover box-shadow-2 dark\" style=\"padding-top:100%;\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nuremberg-image-3.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nuremberg-image-3.png 960w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nuremberg-image-3-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/nuremberg-image-3-768x512.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; 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color: #1b1b1b;\">3 -Week Epic All Around Germany Tour<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"icon-box featured-box icon-box-left text-left\"  style=\"margin:-20px 0px 33px 0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-img\" style=\"width: 31px\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-inner\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/globe-05.svg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1\/1;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-text last-reset\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1325807384\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1b1b1b;\">Germany<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1325807384 {\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2078565663 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -40px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-40463887\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-594637604\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trips\/germany-itinerary-3-weeks\" class=\"button primary is-outline is-smaller lowercase expand\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding:0px 15px 0px 15px;\">\n\t\t<span>View Trip<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-594637604 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -53px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1875037380\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1572066293\">\n\t\t<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trips\/paris-amsterdam-rome-itinerary\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover box-shadow-2 dark\" style=\"padding-top:100%;\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Piazza-Navona-Rome.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Piazza-Navona-Rome.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Piazza-Navona-Rome-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.145)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1572066293 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1093270703\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1528011591\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-522275017\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 80%; color: #ffffff;\">From <strong>$2980<\/strong> USD<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-522275017 {\n  font-size: 1.2rem;\n  line-height: 1;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1528011591 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -45px 0px 0px 9px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-571333311\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1721138177\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 80%; color: #1b1b1b;\">Exploring The Best Heritage&nbsp; Of Paris, Rome&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"icon-box featured-box icon-box-left text-left\"  style=\"margin:-20px 0px 33px 0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-img\" style=\"width: 31px\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-inner\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/globe-05.svg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1\/1;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-text last-reset\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-845969502\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1b1b1b;\">Italy, France<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-845969502 {\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1721138177 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -40px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-173491463\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-716941772\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trips\/paris-amsterdam-rome-itinerary\" class=\"button primary is-outline is-smaller lowercase expand\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding:0px 15px 0px 15px;\">\n\t\t<span>View Trip<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-716941772 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -53px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-990927431\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1407046498\">\n\t\t<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trips\/15-day-france-itinerary-with-family\">\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover box-shadow-3 dark\" style=\"padding-top:100%;\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"521\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Paris-France-Panoramic-1-1400x715.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Paris-France-Panoramic-1-1400x715.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Paris-France-Panoramic-1-784x400.jpg 784w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Paris-France-Panoramic-1-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Paris-France-Panoramic-1-1536x784.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Paris-France-Panoramic-1.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1020px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1020\/521;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(68, 55, 55, 0.262)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1407046498 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1189306272\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1925980159\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-4067830031\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 80%; color: #ffffff;\">From <strong>$2000<\/strong> USD<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4067830031 {\n  font-size: 1.2rem;\n  line-height: 1;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1925980159 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -45px 0px 0px 9px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-539993572\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2136006207\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 80%; color: #1b1b1b;\">Paris To Provence: A 15 Day Family Friendly&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"icon-box featured-box icon-box-left text-left\"  style=\"margin:-20px 0px 33px 0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-img\" style=\"width: 31px\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-inner\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/globe-05.svg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1\/1;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-box-text last-reset\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3617330907\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1b1b1b;\">France<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3617330907 {\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2136006207 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -40px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1804154097\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-120766087\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/trips\/15-day-france-itinerary-with-family\" class=\"button primary is-outline is-smaller lowercase expand\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding:0px 15px 0px 15px;\">\n\t\t<span>View Trip<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-120766087 > .col-inner {\n  margin: -53px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1401737366 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2721,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/0a7d6-planning-general.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2475"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2475"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2475\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4780,"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2475\/revisions\/4780"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gorealtravel.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}