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Explore Europe with other Young Adults. These 250+ tours include popular destinations like London and Rome.

250+ trips for '18 to 30 Somethings' in Europe with 10,820 reviews

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European Discovery (Summer, Start London, Classic, 12 Days)

I loved this tour. Emily was the best, so kind and caring and I would recommend the tour to anyone.

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

European Discovery (Summer, Start Amsterdam, Classic, 12 Days)

Couldn’t recommend this the European Discovery Tour enough!! It definitely is fast pace but the Bus rides help to break it up. Brendan our Tour guide and Doiogo our bus driver were an amazing team that were always happy to help. Thank you guys for an amazing experience l, have made life long friends!

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All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels)

Excellent tour company. My request for optional tour to Medjugorje Apparition Hill of the Virgin Mary was accommodated since it’s on the way to another option tour to Kravice Falls. The tour guide Simon from Travel Talk operator is the best keeping the group interact with each other that everyone bonded well. Simon made sure that my sister is taken cared of waiting at the meeting place while the group do the walking tour during the heat wave. One of the group got lost when it’s time to leave and Simon went to look for him in the town square full of tourists and luckily found him going the opposite direction from the meeting place. Simon treated all of us like family. Chris the driver is also an excellent tour bus driver. He made sure that everyone is safe with his driving skills in narrow roads and highways. He takes selfies group picture for all of us including him of course because he is part of the group family. Overall this is the best land tour company my family has ever been and we had several before this. I would highly recommend Tour Radar to everyone going to do All about Balkans 12 days.

• €150 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

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Rome to Berlin: Piazzas, Prague & the Past

Great diversity of countries and cities but WAY too fast paced. One night in Slovenia and Poland was ridiculous and with travel time some days we spent less than 15 hours in the city. The guide was a but inexperienced so we didn't have a good description of some of the cities. Great way to make friends and see cities! Would recommend going end of August or later as it was still very hot going through the cities!!

Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels)

excellent, highly recommended

Zagreb to Athens: Adriatic & Ancient Capitals

Excellent tour with fantastic tour guide (Noddy). It's a tour aimed at younger (under 40) travellers, so the accommodation is mainly hostels and the pace is pretty fast but we still managed to spend a reasonable amount of time in each place. There was a good balance of history/culture and activities, and there is a lot of flexibility with the optional activities and free time to spend more or less time at the beach, museums, etc. Highly recommended as an introduction to the Balkans!

Croatia Sailing Adventure

Ivan is incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. I felt very safe at all times and he was very accommodating. Ivan made sure that everyone was super comfortable and happy, it was great to be apart of such a trip! He was even able to change the trip on the fly as there was bad weather that would have precluded a lesser guide from being able to keep everyone happy and comfortable. However, Ivan accommodated everything with grace and courtesy.

Essential Turkey

Loved this trip one of the best trips I have done with a lovely group, guide and country

5 Day Skye & Highland Fling

An absolute blast from start to finish! The schedule was well paced, every location is stunning, the hostels are decent, the Loch Ness one in particular has some lovely hosts. Neil, our guide, is very knowledgable and constantly dropped awesome lore on top of some banging jokes. I got lucky with the timing as the weather was unusually clear except for the last day, while still cold enough to see snow (lost my snow virginity!!) and avoid the midgies. Oh I got to see the highland coos up close too. Can’t recommend this tour enough as your first experience with Scotland!

Play & Pause: Central Europe Highlights

• €75 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

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Central Europe Group Rail Tour (18-35)

I am so happy I took this trip! I love that there is a planned activity in each city but you also get free days to explore on your own or with new friends. Every city was stunning and I met some great people as well. The thing that made me want to leave a review the most was honesty our tour leader , Cristina was a delight and a perfect balance for our group. She made this trip more memorable then I could have imagined and had great tips for each city too!!!!! Truly an unforgettable experience I would highly recommend. I wish I did the whole Europe tour instead of just central Europe.

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

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Mamma Mia! - 13 Days/12 Nights

The Mama Mia tour was well organised and I had a great time throughout. Any hitches due to weather was sorted out , my tour leaders Ginaluca and Elisabetta were fantastic and made the trip fun! Veronica from the team was extremely helpful with all my additional requests. I was a solo traveller but ended up making great friends on the trip. You are with the best with Italy on a budget tours.

Highland Fling

The whole experience was amazing. I did not want it to end. Great value for money, going to places that you would never of known about or able to go to without the whole tour bus experience and with a great bunch of people to boot. Our tour guide Tom was totally amazing...there was nothing too much trouble, he was very knowledgeable, a great story teller, fun, helpful and overall a superb human being. Highly recommended

Whole of Europe Group Rail Tour (18-35)

Just got home from an amazing 4 week group trip with Euroventure! As someone who hadn’t really travelled before, it was really reassuring to have all the accommodation and travel sorted out for us. It was also really great to be accompanied by a tour leader (shout out to the legends Cristina and Kev) who made our experiences all the more enjoyable. Getting from place to place was always super chilled as our tour leader knew what to do and where to go. All the hostels were clean and comfy and some even provided us with free brekkie! The included activities were a real highlight and helped us to get the most out of our trip, but it was also good to have plenty of free time to do our own thing. I would really recommend travelling with Euroventure to anybody who is considering it, you will have the time of your life!

What people love about Europe Tours for Young Adults

Ri was an incredible guide! Not only did she give us interesting insights into each place we travelled, she also took the time to plan and make the trip so enjoyable. It was a trip of a lifetime!

I had an amazing experience touring Europe with Rianna. She was organised, fun, creative and knowledgeable. I learned lots from Ri but also had a lot of laughs. The trip experience was fast paced and could have been chaotic but with Ri's guidance and travel expertise it flowed seamlessly. 10/10

This was an amazing trip! Vojin was our tour guide; he was just excellent. Anything you wanted, pharmacy, postcards, restaurant recommendations, even taking pictures, which for me is a must, he was wonderful. I have been traveling for many years, and Vojin was the first tour guide who counted every passenger before we left the city on the bus. I can tell when a tour guide cares about his job and the traveling team, and Vojin goes beyond his comfort to take care of his travel team from Bulgaria to Macedonia. I would also like to mention the bus driver Slavče, was amazing; I am still in shock at how he managed to turn on streets with very little angle, and driving through the mountains of Montenegro and Macedonia was amazing. In most of the Balkans, everything is written in the Latin Alphabet, so it was easier to walk through the cities or restaurants and walk separately. On the trip to Greece, I was with Kostas. He did a great job, taking us to the best locations in Greece. Even a city in Greece where only Greek tourists go, no foreign tourists, was great. There was an excellent view and food. Great picture locations. Unlike the Balkans, in Greece, with the exception of Athens, everything is written in the Greek alphabet, so you need to stay together as a team so you won't get lost. I would recommend the Balkans and Greece for a tour. Besides the great and beautiful views, the wine is excellent in every country!

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TFT is the leader in European teen travel. Not only do we have 20 years of on the ground experience, but we also offer the largest variety of programs of any teen travel company. Our in-depth knowledge of the region and insider access allows us to expertly design all our itineraries. Our wide variety of European programs  allow every participant to discovery each country like a true traveler.

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Europe for Older Teens: Ultimate European Explorer

• Jun 21 - Jul 15 Full
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Europe for Older Teens: Amsterdam, Munich, Swiss Alps & Venice

• Jun 29 - Jul 11 Full
• Jul 3 - Jul 15 Limited
• Jul 23 - Aug 4 Very-limited

Greece, Italy & the Islands

• Jul 11 - Aug 4 Available

Ultimate European Explorer

• Jun 29 - Jul 23 Available

Greece Island Hopping Summer Break for College Students

• Jun 18 - Jun 28 Available

Berlin, Paris & London

• Jul 3 - Jul 15 Available

Greece: Athens & the Islands

• Jun 21 - Jul 3 Limited
• Jun 29 - Jul 11 Limited
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• Jul 11 - Jul 23 Limited
• Jul 27 - Aug 8 Full

Barcelona & Paris

• Jun 23 - Jul 3 Full
• Jul 15 - Jul 25 Full
• Jul 27 - Aug 6 Available

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France, Switzerland & Italy

• Jul 15 - Jul 27 Very-limited

Italy: Amalfi Coast Explorer

• Jul 15 - Jul 21 Limited
• Jul 27 - Aug 2 Limited

Scotland & Ireland Adventure

• Jul 27 - Aug 8 Available

Europe for Middle School: Sláinte Ireland

• Jul 29 - Aug 8 Limited

Europe for Middle School: Greece, Italy & the Islands

• Jul 11 - Aug 4 Very-limited

Europe for Older Teens: Greece, Italy & the Islands

• Jun 29 - Jul 23 Very-limited
• Jul 11 - Aug 4 Limited

What makes a trip to Europe with TFT special?

Authentic meals.

Europe is famous for its the wide variety of cuisine and we eat where the locals eat! We avoid chain restaurants and encourage our groups to try new foods (Yes, that means trying escargot in Paris and the infamous haggis of Scotland!)

Age Specific Tours

We offer trips to Europe for specific age groups. There are tours exclusively for middle school, 9th and 10th graders, and “older teens” finishing 11th and 12th grade. Each tour is uniquely designed to be age appropriate.

Central Accommodation

Other companies cut costs by staying outside the city center, but we stay right in the middle of the action! Our hotels are always carefully chosen for a great and safe location that allows us to maximize our time exploring and feel more like a local.

Unparalleled Experience

Did you know TFT started running tours to Europe over 20 years ago? Since then Europe has become one of our most popular destinations, and we offer more trips to Europe and visit more countries than any other teen travel company!

01 / 04 Make a wish and toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain in Rome

02 / 04 Sign the famous John Lennon Wall in Prague

03 / 04 Hike through the Swiss Alps

04 / 04 Swim in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea

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Travel to Europe, Where Every Destination Has Something for Your Curriculum

The Old Continent has it all: culture, language, architecture, landscapes, climate, and history. Plus, the proximity between countries and ease of transportation makes it such a convenient destination for our student group trips. From Iceland to Greece via Italy or Germany, let's craft the perfect itinerary for your educational needs and take your students on a trip of a lifetime!

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Our immersive France programs stretch far beyond the classic Paris experience. From pétanque to bâteau-mouche and more, your class will talk about this trip for years to come.

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From Costa Brava to Costa del Sol, you're going to love practicing your Spanish while uncovering this country's endless diversity and charm. Browse through our options and let's get started!

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When mythology meets perfect climate, to which are added culinary discoveries and breathtaking landscapes. What more? Let's make way to Greece!

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We partner with agents to deliver comprehensive bespoke European itineraries which can include accommodation, transport and a range of ground services, as well as guided tours and escorted visits.

Our team of European travel experts are adept at tailor-making cost-effective and inclusive tours specifically for student groups.

We’re committed to sharing our travel passion and knowledge, offering guidance and real value for money, to create itineraries that allow young people to learn European languages, experience a wealth of culture, and enrich their studies.

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MARK BURKE – EF EDUCATION FIRST

"EF and Europe Incoming have been working together for many years and each year just keeps getting better and better, the team always deliver professional quality services and products ensuring our high standards and expectations are met and our customers receive the best experience whilst on tour"

RICHARD KRIEGER, DIRECTOR, SKY VACATIONS, USA

"Working with Europe Incoming has allowed our company to greatly expand our European market share. No longer having to mix and match suppliers and services across multiple countries affords our Sky Vacations team time to focus on curating and selling itineraries rather than what can often feel like endless emails and follow ups. For both our FIT and group clients, Europe Incoming provides us with expert support, quick responses and a level of professionalism that makes us rock stars."

CHRISTIAN SKADKJAER – ALFA TRAVEL

Since the very first day of AlfA Travel – 25 years ago – we have been working together with Europe Incoming. The team have always done their utmost to fullfil all the requests made from our Danish group – and they have done that in the very best way. We don't just see them as a incoming agent – they are friends of AlfA Travel and I have always enjoyed their Company. You just can't get a better partner

ACFEA TOUR CONSULTANTS

The Europe Incoming team are a pleasure to work with always providing great service, professional demeanour and thorough, detailed replies to enquiries. We have worked with them for many years, with great results and happy clients, even through this past challenging year, and their solution-oriented approach helps us deliver successful concert tours to the high standards our clients expect from us. Looking forward to our continued collaboration!

VEENA, SUDHIR, SUNILA & NEIL PATIL – VEENA WORLD

"Europe Incoming and Veena World are partners since it's inception. We share a strong professional and personal bond which has resulted in many beautiful tours full of delightful moments and happy memories for us and our guests. We admire and appreciate them for their passion, integrity and enthusiasm. Here's to growing together in the years to come!"

AGABA EDU-TUR – AGNIESZKA DWORAKOWSKA-BARANIECKA

'What makes educational tourism business successful? It is the people I make business with. Passion for work and respect for clients as it is the background of our success. Personal treatment as we know the importance of being heard and appreciated. Flexibility as life is dynamic and changeable. Thinking out of the box as it helps us to find solutions to every potential problem. Never giving up as everything can be solved. Those are the main reasons that I choose to work with Europe Incoming.'

NATASHA HORGAN – IMAGINE CRUISING

"Europe incoming have been nothing but professional since we began our collaboration 4 years ago. Fast and efficient turnaround times across European destinations, coupled with excellent local knowledge, contacts and expertise."

EXCALIBUR TOURS

'Europe Incoming is the partner for our school trips for many years. We love to work with them. The information provided is always very quick, correct and complete. Besides that the team is very dedicated to arrange the most beautiful programs for our schools'

Europe Incoming is an outstanding partner for the organization of group travel in Europe. The entire team offers professional and efficient service, while having very competitive rates. From the submission to the field management of the groups, they are always available and we are always confident that a trip organized jointly with them will be a success.

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"Europe Incoming have been our trusted, long-term partner for years! Thanks to their reliable, flexible and professional on-the-ground team we've delivered a multitude of exceptional programs. That's why they remain as our one and only partner."

KRISTINA GRÄTZ GO – PRISMA STUDIENREISEN GMBH

Europe incoming is a professional, powerful and strong partner. Especially their expert knowledge as an incoming agent regarding school student travel, which exceeds that of any other incoming partners allows us to set ourselves apart from our competitors. Europe Incoming has great cooperations which allow us to provide the perfect price-performance

NATHALIE – TANGO VOYAGES

If we had to keep only one DMC, very sincerely, it would be Europe Incoming. It's a real pleasure to work together and it's extremely sincere: top responsiveness, understanding of our needs, ability to adapt, care of the services, reasonable prices, what more could we ask for? We have been customers for almost 15 years, maybe more, and we remain loyal for all these reasons.

Inspirational trips for students

Classic School Trip to London

Duration 4 days | stay with a host family.

A 3 night trip taking in the sights of London and a day in royal Windsor. Included: Cutty Sark, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, Madame Tussauds, London Eye, Windsor Castle, Shakespeares Globe exhibition and theatre tour.

Switzerland Students Special

Duration 5 days | hostel accommodation.

A 5 night trip taking in the beautiful cities of Geneva, Lucerne and Zurich. Including: Jet D’eau, Flower Clock, United Nations Buildings, Red Cross CERN, Reptile Sanctuary, National Museum, Glacier 3000, Gruyere, Maison Cailler, The Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church, Transport Museum, Frauen Muenster and St Peters Church.

Discover France for Students

Duration 7 days | hostel accommodation.

A 6-night trip taking in Paris, Auvergne and Lyon. Including: Opera Garnier, Notre Dame Catherdrale, Champs Elysees, Montmartre, Seine Cruise, Chaine Des Puys Mountaine Range, Vulcania, Regional National Park Of Volcanoes, Cheese Farm, Cathedrale, Halles De Lyon Food Market.

Italy for Students

Duration 9 days | student hotel accommodation.

Amazing 9 Days covering the highlights of Venice, Florence, Rome & Pompei.

Do you organise short- and long-term language courses?

Yes, we do. They can be as short as 5 days with students accommodated in hostels/Hotels or staying with local families. Outside school hours a full touristic program is provided as well to ensure the students develop knowledge of the country and practise their language skills in the real environment.

Do you work with suppliers directly?

Yes we do, we have long term relationships going with our student accommodation suppliers as long as 40 years. These long-established relationships, combined with our considerable buying power ensure that our clients receive the most competitive rates available.

Do you organise familiarisation trips (FAM trips) for the teachers?

Yes, so on the educational side that the teachers can get know us and our product better to be able to fully appreciate the product we offer.

Do you offer special prices?

Yes, we do. We are able to offer the rates our agents need as we are very aware of the competitiveness of the market and how we need to help you achieve a comfortable selling rate. Plus, we can organise the accommodation allocation for you at any type of accommodation to give you an enough time to sell it.

Are you able to organise thematical tours type of history, sport, ethnic group, fashion, celebrity world?

Yes, we are. We can help with any educational aspects which cover the curriculum of the school and beyond.

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Victory in Europe: The End of the War on the Elbe is a voyage aboard Viking Beyla that delves into some fascinating aspects of the war that are seldom explored by Americans. With two itineraries to choose from—Prague to Berlin, or Berlin to Prague—guests can craft their unique adventure with a selection of pre-and post-tour options coupled with custom-curated stops along the river and first-class, expertly guided tours. Each daily excursion examines the legacies of victory and the fight for freedom that hold lasting impacts even today.

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Pricing is per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy accommodations are extremely limited. If you are a solo traveler, call the Travel Team to explore options.

Veranda Suite ( 2 Available ) (No Single Supplement Available) | $16,999 $15,999* Veranda Staterooms ( 19 Available ) (No Single Supplement Available) | $14,999 $13,999* French Balcony ( 12 Available ) | $13,599 $12,599* Standard Staterooms ( 5 Available ) | $10,599 $9,599* French Balcony Single ( 2 Available ) | $12,799 $11,799* Standard Staterooms Single ( 5 Available ) | $11,999 $10,999*

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Two-night pre-tour with Keith Lowe | May 4 – 6, 2025

Day 1: Arrive in Berlin (BER) / Welcome Reception / Dinner on own

• Accommodations: Berlin Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome (R)

Day 2: Museum Berlin-Karlshorst / Reichstag with included lunch / DDR Museum

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Day 3: Checkpoint Charlie / Berlin Wall / East Side Gallery / Allied Museum / Join Berlin to Prague main tour this evening

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$2,150 per person based on double occupancy / $2,899 single occupancy

Taxes and fees are $199 additional

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From the Rubble: Berlin in World War II and the Cold War

Three-night post-tour with Alexandra Richie , DPhil and Michael Neiberg, PhD | May 8 – 11, 2025

Day 1: Arrive to Berlin Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome / Welcome reception & lecture

Day 2: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp / Lunch at the Reichstag / Bunker Story Museum

Day 3: Potsdam / Included lunch / Karlshorst Museum / Farewell reception

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Day 3: Individual transfers to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) for flights home. (B)

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The beautiful continent of Europe has highly developed countries that boast high standards of living and great lifestyles. If you are going to Europe, then make sure you go through the Europe travel checklist we have provided in this blog. Moving to a new country demands a lot of research and preparation. You must ensure that you are not missing any important documents or belongings, without which your journey may face hurdles. So, let’s begin our discussion without any further delay. 

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Are you excited for your travel to Europe? If so, ensure you carry certain mandatory items to enjoy a hassle-free journey. We have provided below a comprehensive Europe travel checklist that will make your travel very smooth:

The most important items for your packing list are your travel and academic documents. So, make sure you are carrying with you the following crucial documents:

• Proof of accommodation
• Official acceptance letter from university
• Proof of paid fee
• Europe Schengen visa
• Academic transcripts
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Resume 
• Proof of financial means
• Health insurance
• Statement of Purpose

Europe generally experiences a mild and temperate climate and you should select your outfits in line with this fact. So, here are the clothing items best suited for the fashion sense and climate scene of Europe: 

• Fitted Casual Wear
• Hats and Headwear
• Leather jacket
• Lightweight Raincoat

Your gadgets are another very important item you should not forget to include in your Europe travel checklist. See the list of electronics you need for your trip to the continent:

• Plug Adaptors
• Memory Cards
• Your smartphone
• Portable Power Bank

No matter where you go, personal care is something which will always be a key part of your day. See below the list of personal care items you need for your trip to Europe:

• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Reusable Face Cloth and Towel
• Hairbrush/Comb
• Razor 

Finally, here are the miscellaneous items you need to carry: 

• Bed sheets/Pillow Covers
• Eye mask and earplugs
• Small flashlight
• Travel pillow
• Reusable water bottle
• First-aid kit

Download the PDF below to know more specific items to include in your packing list for Europe.

Apart from the Europe Travel Checklist, you also need to consider your budget for travel. It is advised to save up at least €2,000 to €3,000 before you move to Europe. 

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Now that you know the essential items that you should include in your Europe travel checklist, let’s see what items you are not allowed to carry. You cannot carry the following items to Europe: 

• Explosives and inflammable items
• Sharp objects that might be used as weapons 
• No weapons of any kind
• Endangered species

Apart from the Europe travel checklist, you also need to consider the baggage limitations when travelling. See the table below to understand the baggage limitations in terms of weight and dimensions. Please note that these baggage limitations are as per Air India and may slightly differ depending on the airline you choose. 

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We hope that our Europe travel checklist has familiarised you with all the essential items you need to carry. Now, let’s look at some additional tips that can make your travel smooth and hassle-free:

Apply for Your Student or Work Visa: You must have a work or a student visa for stays longer than three months in all European nations. Contact the embassy of the country where you are planning to move at least six months ahead.

Get Your Belongings: Pack up all of your personal belongings as early as possible so that you don’t forget to take them. 

Get Your Documents in Order: Prepare and gather all the necessary documents for your travel beforehand to avoid any issues later on. 

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Answer: Ensure that you have gathered and prepared all the travel and academic documents, Moreover, apply for a visa at least six months ahead and pack all your belongings. 

Answer: Carry all the personal care, clothing, electronics, and essential documents with you.

Answer: Here are some items you can’t bring to Europe: 1. Explosives and inflammable items 2. No weapons of any kind 3. Sharp objects that might be used as weapons  4. Drugs 5. Endangered species

We hope this blog gave you a complete overview of what to include in your Europe travel checklist. Stay tuned to Leverage Edu for more such content on student life abroad. Thank you for reading!

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She said if you’re flying to Europe from the U.S., you may well rely on a large network carrier like British Airways, KLM, or Lufthansa to get across the Atlantic and then book your intra-European flights separately.

“You’re suddenly opening up Europe in a different way if you search for different airports and multiple airlines,” Lindsay said. “It’s pretty straightforward to get around, so don’t feel put off by jumping through a few different countries or trying a few different destinations.” 

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“You’ll get a number of places that have more than one airport,” Lindsay said, noting that Skyscanner has a tool that allows travelers to search for flights to or from nearby airports when choosing a destination. “Just getting a map out and actually looking at where exactly you want to travel and where the nearby airports are.” 

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Armand said it can also be a good idea to try different parts of countries that are already popular if you want a more authentic, less crowded experience.

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“There are some good deals there perhaps, even the Czech Republic I’m finding some decent space,” she said.

So go on, get packing.

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Robert Fico, 59, has played a pivotal role in Slovakian politics in the years since it gained independence in 1993 and has served as prime minister longer than any other leader.

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Slovakia ranks high in independent assessments of press freedom, but the protesters had also sought deeper changes in the country Mr. Fico had overseen.

The Smer party started out on the political left but has increasingly embraced right-wing views on immigration and cultural issues. Much of the international discussion of Mr. Fico’s leadership in recent years has focused on his ties to President Vladimir Putin of Russia and to Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, Slovakia’s southern neighbor. Like Mr. Orban, Mr. Fico has been a staunch critic of the European Union.

After a parliamentary election last fall, Mr. Fico began his third term as prime minister, then had heart surgery the next month. He emerged to form a coalition government after securing around 23 percent of the vote, having campaigned against sanctions that were imposed on Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Not one round of the country’s ammunition should be sent to Ukraine, he had told voters.

That stance, in a country where pro-Russian sentiment had historically been significant, worried E.U. leaders in Brussels, who said they feared that Slovakia could form a pro-Russian alliance with Mr. Orban and, potentially, Italy’s leader, Giorgia Meloni, that would impede support for Ukraine in the European Union. At the time, it was also seen as a sign of the apparent erosion of the pro-Ukrainian bloc that Europe had formed after the invasion.

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Twenty-three per cent target adopted by european council despite calls for previous target to be lowered, not increased.

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The European Union is set to increase its learning mobility target and now wants almost a quarter of students to study abroad.

The European Council, the voice of member governments, has adopted a series of recommendations put forward by the European Commission to promote the benefits of learning, studying or training abroad.

The new target will aim for at least 23 per cent of graduates in higher education to have a learning mobility experience at EU level by 2030.

This is up from a previous target of 20 per cent set in 2009, which some critics had been calling for to be scrapped or lowered, according to reports.

The Covid-19 pandemic contributed to an evolution of learning patterns over the past decade, boosting virtual and blended learning, according to the council.

Caroline Désir, minister of education for the French community of Belgium, said youth mobility has “long been at the heart” of the EU.

“Learning abroad can provide valuable skills and a stronger sense of the EU’s common values,” she added.

“[The] recommendation will help expand opportunities for everyone to take advantage of the immense benefits that come with learning, studying or training outside their country of birth.”

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EU students who learn abroad through the Erasmus+ programme  do not have to pay registration or tuition fees at their host university, receive a grant towards living and travel expenses, and can count their time studying as an integral part of their degree.

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For 16-year-old Amara Francis, April 19 is a day that she has filed away in her mind as one that moved her deeply.

It was the day she met Charles Shay, a decorated World War II and Korean War veteran who hails from the Penobscot Nation tribe like she does, at a restaurant in Normandy, France.

In June 1944, Shay was a 19-year-old U.S. Army combat medic. He is credited with saving the lives of soldiers during the storming of the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Now he is 99.

A dinner with Shay was part of a World War II-themed trip to Europe that Francis and 37 of her peers from Old Town High School took last month. It was the first international trip of what Christina Turner hopes will be many more for students at Regional School Unit 34.

Turner, who has taught social studies at the school for the past seven years, began planning the trip in September 2022. She got the green light from the school board later that year.

If the board’s support continues, she hopes to travel with students to a different location every two years. Turner imagines trips to Rome, Greece and the Galapagos Islands because they are relevant to their lessons at school and get them “out of the classroom and into the real world,” she said.

During their April break, students visited museums and famous sites in London, Normandy and Paris, but dining with Shay was arguably the most unforgettable part. June 6 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, known as the largest seaborne invasion  in military history.

In a recent interview  with the Associated Press, Shay reflected on the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany occupation, including the moment his friend died in his arms.

“I guess I was prepared to give my life if I had to. Fortunately, I did not have to,” he told the news agency.

Francis, who is a junior, was moved to tears when she saw the bronze bust of Shay  at the Charles Shay Indian Memorial at Omaha Beach. The park also features a turtle sculpture made by Shay’s nephew, Tim Shay. The turtle, a sacred animal in the Penobscot tradition, points toward Indian Island, where Francis grew up hearing stories about Shay’s heroism and role as a tribal elder.

Francis recalled experiencing many “hard emotions” as she walked the beaches of Normandy. For her, the day was about reflecting on the historic events that once unfolded there and how Shay saved wounded soldiers from drowning in the sea.

His actions earned him a Silver Star. He also earned France’s Legion of Honor in 2007.

“There were tribes that sent people away not knowing whether they would return,” Francis said. “People were out there fighting for a country that didn’t recognize them yet, but they were willing to do whatever it took to clear that beach.”

Shay mostly stayed quiet during the dinner with students, but Marie-Pascale Legrand, a French woman who has helped care for him since he moved from Maine to Bretteville-l’Orgueilleuse, a French town in the Normandy region, told his story. She also wrote a book about his life, “Spirits are guiding,” which will be released this month, the AP reported.

Shay was taken prisoner by German forces in March 1945 and liberated a few weeks later. After the war, he reenlisted in the military, and he landed in North Korea in 1950. He received several honors for his work as a medic during World War II and the Korean War.

It’s one thing to hear about Shay’s heroic actions, but to shake his hand and thank him was surreal, senior Wyatt Vickers said. He also got Shay’s signature.

Vickers felt it was evident, just by the way Shay carried himself, that he had lived through so much history, the student said. “I have so much respect for that man,” Vickers added.

Seeing thousands of “white crosses and stars of David grave sites as far as the eye can see” at the Normandy American Cemetery also touched the 18-year-old.

“The energy there was really powerful. It was hard to grasp,” he said.

Students visited Winston Churchill’s underground war rooms, the Royal Air Force Museum, the Eiffel Tower and Napoleon’s tomb, among other sites, during their trip. Turner believes that by exposing students to new places, cultures and foods, they will have a greater appreciation for the world, including its history, she said.

When it came time to part ways with Shay, students filed into a line without prompting from chaperones, knelt down to look him in the eyes and shook his hand. It was a proud moment for an educator who works with a population that some see as self-involved but have shown how thoughtful they can be, Turner said.

“I think they all felt, like I did, that this was a gift,” she said. “I could live to be his age and never, ever forget it.”

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