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Congratulations to our 2010 Winners!Editor’s Note: The Viator Traveler Awards is an annual awards competition where we let our travelers select the Top 25 Things to Do in each of the major regions we serve.
Each year the awards culminate in the Viator Top 50 Travel Destinations, where we list the top 50 destinations as selected by our users.
Welcome to the 2010 Viator Traveler Awards: Europe edition! We’ve combined input from traveler reviews and photos, data from the millions of travelers who visit Viator.com each year, plus data on what tours and things to do in Europe generated the most bookings in 2010, in order to crown the Top 25 Things to Do for 2010.
Keep checking back over the next few weeks as we announce the full set of 2010 Viator Traveler Awards, our annual list of the world’s Top 50 Travel Destinations and Top 10 Traveler Photos, as well as a list of the Top Attractions of 2010.
Visit mysterious Stonehenge and more world-famous attractions in Europe!Finally, we’ve reached our Top 25 Things to Do in Europe for 2010. This year, Rome and Paris were our traveler’s top choices. With all the history, art, and tradition housed in these two cities, it’s no wonder that year-in and year-out, Rome and Paris come out on top. In fact ,whether it was sailing through Naples, unearthing the history of the Vatican, catching a legendary show at Moulin Rouge, or cruising down the Seine, France and Italy were where our travelers wanted to be in 2010.
25. 4-day Spain Tour: Cordoba, Seville and Granada from Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Travel through legendary Don Quixote country to Cordoba, on to Seville built along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and continue to Granada to see the amazing Arab architecture of the Alhambra.
24. Normandy D-Day Battlefields and Beaches, Normandy, France
A poignant day trip from Paris to the famous wartime sites and memorials of the Normandy battlefields and landing beaches of World War II. Visit the Caen Memorial, Pointe du Hoc, the American cemetery, Omaha Beach Museum and the Canadian Memorial to gain invaluable insights into wartime experiences.
23. Paris L’Open Hop-on-Hop-Off Tour, Paris, France
Discover the best of Paris, from the cobbled streets of the Left Bank to the Napoleonic splendor of the Ecole Militaire and the Eiffel Tower, with four interconnecting routes to explore at your own pace.
22. Champagne Region Day Trip from Paris, Paris, France
Enjoy world-class champagnes, magnificent vineyards and impressive heritage in the sacred town of Reims. Explore the Moet and Chandon cellars, visit the Mumm Champagne House and Reims Cathedral.
21. Capri Day Trip from Rome, Rome, Italy
Sail through the Gulf of Naples, visiting the magical Blue Grotto on the island of Capri, and see wonderful views of the Bay of Naples on the scenic drive to Anacapri.
20. Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Day Tour from Munich, Munich, Germany
Visit fairytale castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, built in French Rococo and neo-Romanesque style by eccentric King Ludwig II and hidden deep in the Bavarian mountains.
#20 - Admire the grand facade of the Linderhof Castle in Germany19. Paris Pass, Paris, France
Stroll the Champs-Elysées, take free public transport and a Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise, then skip the line into the Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay and Centre Pompidou for a wonderful Paris trip.
18. Paris Rail Day Trip from London, London, England
Travel by Eurostar to discover the “City of Lights” independently or with a guide, use your ticket on the Hop-on Hop-off City Tour to see the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees and more at your leisure.
17. Skip the Line: Venice in One Day, Venice, Italy
Wind your way on-foot through a labyrinth of passageways, canals and delicate bridges, skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica before a relaxing cruise along the Grand Canal as you savor the highlights of Venice.
16. Paris by Night Illuminations Tour and Paris Moulin Rouge Show, Paris, France
Night tour through the illuminated streets of Paris, past the Opera, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral, enjoying champagne as you take in a legendary Moulin Rouge cabaret show.
#16 - See the City of Lights illuminated at night!15. Eiffel Tower Dinner and Seine River Cruise, Paris, France
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the Eiffel Tower’s 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant with incredible views, then sit back and admire the illuminations of the famous bridges and monuments on a leisurely Seine River cruise.
14. Versailles and Giverny Day Trip, Paris, France
Wander through the inspirational garden and water-lily pond of impressionist painter Monet, then marvel at the glory and splendor of Versailles and the gilded world of King Louis XIV, visiting the opulent Grand Apartments, stunning chandelier-lit Hall of Mirrors and the Queen’s Apartments.
13. Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica Half-Day Walking Tour, Rome, Italy
Explore the world’s smallest country, its largest church and an impressive collection of fine art, as you make your way through St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums to the famous Sistine Chapel.
12. Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris, Versailles, France
Drift through the Palace of Versailles, surrounded by garden’s groves and pools, explore the Royal Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, the Queen’s Bedroom and see the famous fountain show in the gardens.
11. Rome Hop-on Hop-off Double Decker Bus Tour, Rome, Italy
Enjoy panoramic views of the Eternal City, making stops at the Colosseum, San Pietro, and the Piazza Venezia on this bus tour through the most beautiful, cultural and evocative parts of Rome.
10. Naples and Pompeii Day Trip from Rome, Rome, Italy
Ride along the Highway of the Sun, crossing the Castelli Romani, dotted with enchanting medieval villages, then, continue across Naples’ historic center, before visiting the ancient city of Pompeii.
#10 - Visit the eerie ruins of Pompeii and see the volcano that destroyed it9. Moulin Rouge Paris Dinner and Show, Paris, France
Experience the magic of the Moulin Rouge with 100 artists resplendent in spectacular costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins at the legendary Parisian cabaret and home of the French Cancan.
8. Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Da Vinci’s Last Supper, Milan, Italy
Admire the breathtaking Duomo cathedral, visit Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ at Santa Maria delle Grazie, the fabulous La Scala Opera House, and go shopping in the glamorous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
7. Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Small Group Day Trip from Rome, Rome, Italy
Travel to Positano, one of the charming fishing towns along the Amalfi Coast, try Limoncello liqueur in Amalfi, and discover life in Rome’s Imperial Age as you walk through the ancient ruins of Pompeii.
6. Tuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour, Florence, Italy
Explore Siena’s gothic Cathedral, breeze through Chianti vineyards, olive groves and wine cellars, feast on a traditional Tuscan meal, wander San Gimignano’s cobbled streets and check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
5. Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London, London, England
Discover the wonder and mystery of Windsor Castle, home of the Royal Family for 900 years, then step back in time to Stonehenge and the elegant Georgian architecture, Roman spa and Pump Rooms of Bath.
#5 - Watch the Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle4. Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day Walking Tour, Rome, Italy
Journey through ancient Rome, visiting the Colosseum, where the gladiators once battled, enjoy views of the Roman Forum and Nero’s Circus Maximus from the Palatine Hills, and walk along the ‘Sacred Way’.
3. Eiffel Tower, Paris Moulin Rouge Show and Seine River Cruise, Paris, France
Dine in style at the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant or while gliding down the Seine River, with scenic views of the illuminated sites of Paris, then head to Montmartre for the essence of Parisian cabaret in the Moulin Rouge’s current “Feerie” review.
2. Moulin Rouge Show Paris, Paris, France
Revel in the the #1 show in Paris and watch world-renowned showgirls do the French Cancan amidst feathers, rhinestones and sequins across the historic stage of Moulin Rouge.
1. Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Walking Tour including Sistine Chapel, Raphael’s Rooms and St Peter’s, Rome, Italy
Unearth the stories and secrets of the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica, walking through Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s Rooms, brimming with treasures and history.
#1 - See the intricate details of the Vatican up closeThat does it for Viator’s list of Top 25 Things to Do in Europe in 2010. If you’re looking for more travel ideas, check back in with us, as we will be updating our Top 25 Things to Do lists across the world. Happy travels in 2011!-The Viator Team
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