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Ten Great Europe Vacation Deals Available Right Now

by Kate Sitarz, SmarterTravel.com Staff - November 20, 2009 at 3:40 pm ET

Fall in Europe brings comfortable weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices, not to mention the opportunity to cozy up to a warm latte in one of Europe's innumerable cafes or stroll through the streets unencumbered by throngs of tourists. But with so many great destinations to choose from, it's never easy deciding where to visit, let alone finding the best deal. I've done half the work for you. Look no further for 10 of the fall's best vacation packages. The hardest part may be choosing just one.

Paris and the Loire Valley, France

Combine the energy of the city with the serenity of the country and get the perfect vacation. Air France Holidays unites the Eiffel Tower and museums of Paris with the chateaux and vineyards of the Loire Valley in a six-night package starting at $1,599 per person.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from New York City (other departure cities available at a higher price), three nights' accommodations in Paris (two at the beginning of your trip and one at the end), three nights' accommodations in the Loire, four-day Hertz car rental with unlimited mileage, and daily breakfast. Also included are hotel taxes and service charges, local tax, and airline fuel surcharges.

Travel Period: The lowest prices are for travel through December 13, 2009, and January 6 through March 25, 2010.

Book by: No date listed.

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Berlin, Germany

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall with a visit to a city bursting with history. With Europe ASAP's Berlin Winter City Special, you'll feel as close to the past as you do to the future, walking past bullet-marked buildings transforming into ultramodern artists' galleries. The trip starts at $689 per person.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from New York City (other departure locations available at a higher price), six nights' accommodations, daily breakfast, and hotel taxes and service charges.

Travel Period: Departures are available through December 10, 2009, and January 6 through March 25, 2010. Hotel stays cannot be extended past March 31, 2010.

Book by: November 23.

Ireland

Ever wanted to live in a castle? With Virgin Vacation's Irish Castle Experience, you can feel like a queen or king as you roam Ireland's countryside while staying in three castles along the way. Some are within driving distance of the country's popular cities. Discover Ireland at your own pace with this six-night package starting at $859 per person.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from New York City into Dublin and returning from Shannon (other departure locations available at a higher price), two nights' accommodations at each of three castles, seven-day economy car rental with unlimited mileage, and daily breakfast. Also included are hotel taxes and service charges, local tax, and mandated fuel surcharges.

Travel Dates: The lowest prices are available for travel through December 12.

Book by: December 17.

Norway, Denmark, and Sweden

Visit three unique cities in three different countries at one low price. European Destinations' package takes you to Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm starting at $827 per person. Enjoy the ultimate cultural experience between visiting Oslo's and Copenhagen's famed opera houses and boat sightseeing in Stockholm.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from Chicago (other departure cities available at a higher price), two nights' accommodations at each location, flights between cities, and hotel taxes.

Travel Dates: European Destination's prices are samples and vary with departure date. The sample price was for an arrival on November 30.

Book by: No date listed.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Though it has a reputation for tolerating otherwise forbidden activities, Amsterdam offers much more with its meandering canals and numerous museums. Europe ASAP's Amsterdam Winter City Special gives you the chance to experience a tranquil urban setting for six nights starting at $639 per person.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from New York City (other departure locations available at a higher price), six nights' accommodations, and daily breakfast. Hotel taxes and service charges are included in the price.

Travel Dates: Departures are available through December 10, 2009, and January 6 through March 25, 2010. Hotel stays cannot be extended past March 31, 2010.

Book by: November 23.

Lucerne, Switzerland

If you're looking to embrace winter weather, go-today.com's Lucerne and Swiss Pass Escape package is your perfect match. With unlimited travel on Switzerland's rail system, the Swiss Pass allows you to venture into the mountains to hike or ski, spend a day in Geneva, or sit back, relax, and watch the scenery unfold. Packages begin at $1,129 per person.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare to Zurich from New York City (other departure cities available at a higher price), four nights' accommodations in Lucerne (a Saturday-night stay is required), daily breakfast, hotel taxes and service charges, airline fuel surcharges, and a four-day Swiss Pass.

Travel Dates: The lowest prices are for travel through December 10.

Book by: December 17.

Venice, Italy

The infamous summer stink is gone along with the crowds, but Venice is as ready for exploration as ever. With Europe ASAP's Venice Winter City Special you can meander your way through narrow streets, hop on and off gondolas, and pay visits to all the museums and attractions. This six-night package starts at $889 per person.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from New York City (other departure cities available at a higher price), six nights' accommodations, daily breakfast, and hotel taxes and surcharges. By the end of your trip you'll be an expert on navigating the island's streets.

Travel Dates: Departures are available through December 10, 2009, and January 6 through March 25, 2010. Hotel stays cannot be extended past March 31, 2010.

Book by: November 23.

Warsaw and Krakow, Poland

Explore two of Poland's beautiful cities, Warsaw and Krakow, with European Destinations' package starting at $551 per person. Both cities are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from Boston to Warsaw, returning from Krakow (other departure locations available at higher price), three nights' accommodations in Warsaw with a half-day morning sightseeing tour, first-class rail transportation between Warsaw and Krakow, three nights' accommodations in Krakow, and hotel taxes. Daily breakfast is included at many of the hotels offered.

Travel Dates: European Destination's prices are samples and vary with departure date. The sample price was for an arrival on December 3.

Book by: No date listed.

Athens, Greece

Prepare for the upcoming winter Olympics with a trip to where the modern games began. Relax on the Mediterranean while soaking up all the Greek culture and history Athens has to offer with Air France Holiday's vacation package. Prices begin at $899 per person.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from New York City on Air France (other departure locations available at a higher price), six nights' accommodations, daily breakfast, hotel taxes and service charges, and airline fuel surcharges.

Travel Dates: The lowest prices are for travel through December 13, 2009, and January 8 through March 25, 2010. Note that the Athens Marathon takes place November 7-9, making it possible for prices to increase on these dates.

Book by: No date listed.

Budapest and Prague

Experience thermal springs in Budapest and all the castles you could ever want in Prague, while enjoying the energy-filled nightlife in both. Gate 1 Travel's package begins at $849 per person.

Details: Includes round-trip airfare from New York City into Budapest and returning from Prague (other departure cities available at a higher price), three nights' accommodations in Budapest, three nights' accommodations in Prague, rail tickets for transportation between the two cities, daily breakfast, and airline fuel surcharges.

Travel Dates: The lowest prices are offered for departures on November 18; December 2; January 13, 20, and 27; February 3, 10, 17, and 24; and March 3, 10, 17, and 24.

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