BEST CITY BREAKS
By Alex O'Dwyer
City breaks in Europe are always a lot of fun. Whether you’re going for a romantic weekend away, a fun trip with your friends or just want to escape Ireland for a little while, there are plenty of city break destinations to choose from! So, we’ve made this list of the best European city breaks to help you pick the destination for your cheap weekend getaway. Take a look at our low cost deals on 3 star, 4 star and 5 star city breaks to Europe today.
1. Krakow
Krakow often gets overlooked by people when deciding on which European city to visit, but with such a rich history this beautiful city had to be mentioned as one of the best city breaks to take. Krakow suits all kinds of people from history buffs with the historic sites such as Wawel Cathedral to party goers with the Main Market Square which is home to the most bars per kilometre in the world. If you do decide to visit Krakow then be sure to add a free walking tour to your to-do list!
2. Paris
Paris is a city that you can visit over and over again without getting bored. It is a perfect destination for a romantic city break or a visit to some of the most famous landmarks in Europe. City breaks to Paris don’t just involve visiting the famous monuments, there is much more you can discover in this beautiful city. From small intimate courtyards and gardens to delicious food markets and cafes, there is always something new to be found there.
3. Berlin
View this post on InstagramDas Brandenburger Tor ist Symbol der Wiedervereinigung 🙏🏻 #Berlingram 🚩 Photo 📷: @adrian.berlin
Berlin is another one of the best city breaks in Europe to visit with its fascinating history, street art and music, as well as its great nightlife, all making it a city break like no other. If you visit this city be sure to start your trip off at Brandenburg Gate where you are introduced to Berlin’s history of strife. After that there are so many landmarks that you can visit like the Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall Memorial where you’ll find the East Side Gallery, and many more.
4. Prague
Prague is often considered to be one of the most beautiful and charming cities in Europe with plenty of things to do and see to keep you busy on a 3 night city break. If you head there on a winter city break you may be lucky enough to see the Gothic spires covered in snow. A visit to Prague’s Old Town Square is a must and it is home to amazing sights like the famous Astronomical Clock. If you do decide to go on a Prague city break then be sure to try Trdelník, also known as a Chimney Cake, which is dessert heaven!
5. Amsterdam
View this post on InstagramLooking around each day, I can't help but feel so lucky to have ended up in such a wonderful city
Amsterdam is a perfect city break destination no matter what time of year it happens to be. This stunning city is best explored by bicycle but a canal boat tour of the city is also recommended. If you’re hoping to visit Anne Frank’s House be sure to get your tickets well in advance. Visit some of the famous museums like the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum and relax in Vondelpark afterwards. Check out our latest City Break Offers or call us today on 01 435 0022.
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