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The Best European Experiences This Winter

Ragini Mehra

Last updated: Apr 7, 2022

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Zurich: Tour a chocolate factory and opt for a chocolate making course
Tuscany: Enjoy a winer tours and wine tasting
Norway: Gaze at the fascinating Northern Lights

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Zurich: A variety of chocolates which is hard to find anywhere else
Geneva: The adorable cuckoo clocks
Amalfi Coast: Handmade paper, artistic ceramics and handmade sandals

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Norway: Shots of the Northern Lights
Bourdeax: Couple selfies during a wine tasting session

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Switzerland: The Bollywood blockbuster "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" shot at various locations here
Amalfi Coast: A Good Woman, a remake of Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan, starring Helen Hunt, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Wilkinson

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Amalfi Coast: See the town on foot. It's quite small and you can easily cover all of it on foot in less than a day

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When you think of Europe, you think of beautiful countryside, vibrant cityscape, Swiss chocolate indulgence and lots more. Here are some exciting European experiences to help you make the most of your holiday. 

1. Chocolate Making Tour

A 1-hour bus/train ride from Zurich will take you to Lucerne. If the very thought of chocolate makes you salivate, this tour is ideal for you. Most Europe tour packages are inclusive of such excursions. Discover the secret behind the sinful Swiss chocolates and learn the complete process of chocolate making – from beans to bars!

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 Learn the secret behind the delicious Swiss chocolates


End your tour with a tasting session, which is a highlight of many European experiences. Try out the local assortments and don’t forget to pack some for your friends back home.

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Read more: 2 Lacs Is All You Need to Live Your Europe Dream. Really!

2. Watch Factory Tour

After Lucerne, head to Geneva/Interlaken and get set for a bag full of surprises. Among the many things to do in Europe, a tour to a premium Swiss watch factory is a must. This Europe tour will acquaint you with the process of watchmaking and tell you all about the adorable cuckoo clocks.

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 A cuckoo clock makes for a great souvenir!


Get fascinating insights into Swiss watches, check out their latest collection (or buy the Cuckoo clock for your home!) and fathom why they are so popular worldwide.

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3. Food and Wine Tour

Take the Eurail from Geneva to Paris. A day trip to Bordeaux is a great opportunity for wine connoisseurs to taste the finest varieties of the spirit. Stroll through the famous wine estates of Bordeaux and know how wine is manufactured. Burgundy, Provence and Paris are other places known for wine tours in Europe.

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 A wine tour in France is one of the most exotic European experiences


Alternatively, you can fly to Florence from Geneva for more unique European experiences. Drive to Tuscany for its famous culinary tours which take you to the good old restaurants for pizza and pasta, local cheese shops and family-owned wineries. You can enjoy other gastronomic delights or opt for a cooking vacation in Rome or Amalfi Coast. When in Italy, don’t miss the best truffles in the world in Umbria, North Italy.

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Read more: 7 Must-Not-Miss Experiences in Europe

4. Northern Lights

As they say, save the best for last – and that’s just what we’ve done for you in this European experiences itinerary. Take a flight from France/Italy to Norway, home of the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. Of the long list of things to do in Europe, the most incredible and unforgettable experience awaits you here. Watch the most remarkable, the most extravagant show of lights that nature puts up.

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 The fascinating Northern Lights will blow away your mind

A snowmobile or dog sledging tour under the Northern Lights is truly mesmerizing and unmatched by any other travel experience in the world. Do check your Europe tour packages for this inclusion while booking.

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