Where to start? So many countries with a wealth of cultures, languages, architecture, history and famous landmarks.

Europe has so much to offer, regardless of age. You can focus on one country, one region or a combination. It can be leisurely or on the go: it’s your choice. Europe comes in all types of budgets - for the independently minded traveller, or an all-inclusive tour with meals and sightseeing, or a mixture of both.

There are many regions to discover: Eastern Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey / Italy / France, Iberian Peninsula and Morocco / Easter, Central and Alpine Europe / Scandinavia, Baltics and Russia / Britain and Ireland.

There are endless options for seeing the best Europe has to offer, from coach tours to cruising, rail passes to self-drive or do-it-yourself itineraries.

Take in the highlights from St Paul’s to St. Peter’s. Cruise the Rhine or why not cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. What about a religious tour, with a boat ride around the Sea of Galilee, float with ease on the Dead Sea, learn the history of 700 year old Westminster Abbey, view the architectural wonder of the Colosseum, see Michelangelo’s David. Take a tour to the Holy Land to trace the life of Jesus. Visit beloved holy shrines around Europe and explore the local culture and history. Discover Poland, the boyhood home of Pope John Paull II, Marian shrines of Europe taking in Madrid, Saragossa, Lourdes, Burgos, Santiago de Compostela, Fatima and Lisbon. You could do Italy and extend into Medjugorje.

You can explore Europe all year round. Most tours are available from March to November, with selected tours available in January and December. Take advantage and enjoy Europe in the wintertime for less, with its snow-capped mountains towering above the most beautiful cities and quaint towns.

How about Eastern Europe and beyond, where you can embark on an adventure through the rich tapestry of the “new Europe”, formerly isolated behind the Iron Curtain. Discover some real gems. Travel through Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia, do a river cruise on the Danube or take in Germany and Poland.

Europe. Where do you start? What to do first? Whatever your choice, it is sure to be amazing.