As travellers begin to foster the idea of Europe tours in their minds, they will perhaps ask themselves if they want to include a stop in Great Britain. After all, many nomads are put off by the beer-swilling lout stereotype that the Brits have established with their overseas antics, making the country somewhat passé among the cultured traveller.
Those who decide to give the UK a miss do so to their own detriment; you should rest assured that Blighty still has plenty to offer and should remain the cornerstone destination of all Europe tours.
No other European country can match Britain in terms of its concentration of history, cultures and landscapes. To say Britain has a rich history would be a huge understatement. From the birth of the state in the 18th century, to the British Empire, to the Victorians, the World Wars and the cultivation of modern Britain – there is too much to name in one small article. You can rest assured that all of this culture is suitably celebrated by a range of first-class museums.
In terms of landscape, many will perhaps be unaware of the stunning countryside and coastline that Britain boasts. From the White Cliffs of Dover to the jaw-dropping peaks of the Lake District, Britain provides for those looking for scenery on their Europe tour.
The fact all of this is packed into a relatively small area should make it all the more appealing to those on Europe tours, especially for anyone who is somewhat constrained by time. Transport connections are generally excellent, making all four corners of the country accessible in a matter of hours.
What's more, with the pound being so weak at the moment, travellers have never been able to get more bang for their buck in the United Kingdom. Previously, travellers may have been put off by the strength of the pound and the low-exchange rate that subsequently ensued.
Britain still boasts a plethora of activities, catering for the tastes and interests of all creeds of traveller. For this reason, it should remain at the heart of all good Europe tours.