Get into the spirit of the Olympiad with a Europe travel trip
2012-06-15
In a little less than three months, the city of London will welcome thousands of travelers from across the globe as the 2012 Olympic Games commence this summer. Top athletes from every corner of the world will convene in the British capital in the hopes of securing medals and the adulation of the crowd. Visitors taking Europe travel trips are advised to arrive early, and in doing so can enjoy everything that this enchanting city has to offer.
A city within a city
The Games will be held in Stratford, in east London. A short distance from historic Maritime Greenwich, the Olympic Village will effectively be a city within the capital, featuring a wide variety of bars, restaurants, hotels and scenic attractions. During the Games, the Olympic Park will be a hive of activity, as athletes and sporting enthusiasts alike gather to watch the events.
The park will contain eight separate sporting venues, including the iconic Olympic Stadium, in addition to the Aquatic Centre and the Velodrome. Almost three square kilometers of former industrial land have been transformed into a scenic yet modern landscape for the Games, which will remain an important center of housing, enterprise and commerce long after the Olympics have concluded.
Getting around
Visitors taking Europe travel trips to London for the Games should bear in mind that transportation hubs in the city will be extraordinarily busy during the Olympics. Although Stratford and the Olympic Park are well-serviced by the Overground railway network, the Docklands Light Railway and the iconic Underground subway system, demand on the transport infrastructure will be intense. As such, tourists are advised to find accommodations nearby to the Games to reduce the amount of time they will have to spend traveling.
History, elegance and modern sophistication
Of course, no Europe travel trip to London would be complete without seeing the iconic sights of this teeming metropolis. Tourists can take the train from Stratford into the heart of the city to view famous landmarks such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Nelson's Column, before dining in one of the capital's many fine restaurants and bars.
Fortunately, many of London's most iconic sights can be easily reached on foot, eliminating the need for tourists to spend time on trains or in the city's traditional black cabs. Whether it is for the thrill of professional sporting action or just to soak up the atmosphere of this historic city, a Europe travel trip to London could be an unforgettable adventure.
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