Find the Best Romantic Europe Vacation Destinations

By Greg Mattson, ERV Editor - Updated: Jan 3, 2012

For romantic vacations and the quenching of your cultural thirst, you can’t beat Europe!

Inside, we review trips to London, Paris, Germany, Ireland, Scotland and Greece, with more romantic travel tips on Italy and Switzerland coming soon...

Imagine lunching on a baguette and cheese underneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris, hiking a 500 year old footpath between two villages in England's Cotswolds, or marveling at first century ruins on a Greek Island!

What's on your list of romantic Europe destinations? Choosing where to go each time is difficult! Some places we've toured recently include:

• Venice & Bellagio, Italy

• Self-drive tours of Ireland and Scotland

• The Rhine Valley and Romantic Road in Germany

• Mallorca, Spain

• Bruges, Belgium and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Our Pick: Top 3 Romantic Places to Vacation in Europe

1. Santorini, Greece: one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places you will ever visit on earth! Imagine sipping drinks at a tiny restaurant perched on the edge of a volcanic cliff while the sun slowly sets over the Aegean sea.

2. Bellagio, Italy: away from the chaotic hustle and bustle of Rome and the hordes of tourists in Venice, tiny Bellagio is known as the "Pearl of Lake Como". Dinner by the lakeside here is one of our most memorable evenings anywhere in Europe.

3. Bruges, Belgium: you'll be hard-pressed to find a more immaculate example of a medieval walled city in Western Europe. Cobblestone rules here, and the main square is a delight to be in day and night. 3 don't misses: beer, chocolates, and waffles that are out-of-this-world delicious!

Europe Vacation Destinations:

A Romantic Vacation in Germany
Castles, vineyards and medieval towns - We'll tell you about our scenic driving tour of Germany, including Bavaria, a Rhine River cruise, and the Romantic Road in Germany.

How About YOU - Got a Favorite Romantic Holiday in Europe?

More on Romantic Europe:

• Romantic Amsterdam Vacation - have a fun getaway or honeymoon in Amsterdam, with romantic hotels and things for couples to see and do.

• Honeymoon in Mallorca Spain - see what we found in our romantic Mallorca Spain vacation, including great beaches and honeymoon hotels.

• Honeymoon in Belgium - quiet Belgium is an ideal spot for a honeymoon getaway, and we describe some memorable spots and romantic places to stay.

• An Unforgettable Paris Honeymoon - our guide to romantic honeymoon hotels in Paris, best neighborhoods, sights to see and more.

• Plan a Romantic UK Weekend Break - find out more about romantic weekends away in the UK, with the best spots for couples, honeymoon suites, and romantic cottage & cabin packages.

Other Sites for Romantic Europe Travel

Romantic Holiday in Madrid - have Madrid, Spain, explained to you by a native of the city, with the latest on Madrid´s attractions, restaurants, activities, excursions and more!

Valencia Tourist Guide - essential tourist information for Valencia. An insider's guide to the beautiful city of Valencia. Flights, hotels, shopping, transport, dining, attractions, entertainment and more.

Europe Vacation Travel Information - official site of the European Travel Commission.

Cyprus Travel Secrets - your friendly Insider guide to Cyprus, Discover the secrets only the locals know.

Algarve Beach Life - a complete guide to Algarve Beaches, restaurants, holiday villa rentals and much more.

Best Time to Travel to Europe

Thinking of travel to Europe in July and August? The weather can be very hot in the south, it's crowded in all the popular places and cities, and prices are higher too.

Got a Favorite Romantic Spot in Europe?

Been on a really romantic Europe Vacation or getaway? Find a great hotel or inn you'd like to let everyone know about? Share your romantic European holiday story here...