Europe is a land of God's attachment, where historic places of interest and classic western history and culture can be seen everywhere.

I have long wanted to travel abroad after retirement, see different countries and appreciate different customs. Retirement procedures are still under examination and approval, and I can't wait to apply for a passport. No experience abroad, no language, suitable for group tours. According to the introduction of the travel agency, the classic route of overseas travel is of course European countries, so we chose the all-inclusive quality tour of France, Germany and Italy.

On the morning of September 19, 218, I arrived at Yaoqiang Airport in Jinan on time, and took a flight of China Southern Airlines with my delegation via Guangzhou to fly directly to Paris, France.

The team * * * has 29 tourists from Shandong, most of whom are family groups, including a newlywed couple and three couples, as well as friends and relatives. It can be said that the team is full of vitality. The tour leader and tour guide is a handsome man surnamed Li, who is proficient in many languages, has led a tour group in Europe for more than ten years, is experienced in business and knowledgeable, and won praise from everyone along the way with skillful and humorous explanations, especially the compact and reasonable schedule and orderly itinerary.

The time difference between France and China was delayed by six hours. China Southern Airlines International Flight took off from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport in the evening and flew overnight, and landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on time the next morning.

The pick-up station is a luxury bus made in Europe, which is air-cushioned, full of power, with little noise and spacious and comfortable ride. The two drivers are Hungarian, skilled and polite, the car is clean and tidy, the luggage is arranged in an orderly manner, and the concept of time is very strong.

As soon as they set foot on the land of Europe, the sky was clear, and the group members felt the special air for a while, and frequently took deep breaths to enjoy the fresh air there. Looking at the blue sky, a dozen "smoke-pulling" roads formed at the tail of the passenger plane cut through the sky, criss-crossing, and flew to all parts of the world in different directions. When I first arrived in France, I was curious to see this rare landscape on weekdays.

when traveling in Europe, you should know something about the local architecture. The main architectural forms are Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Greek-style triangular lintels and pillars are easy to recognize, Roman-style added arches, vaults and semi-dome on this basis, and Byzantine evolved the semi-dome into an onion-shaped half dome, while Gothic replaced the former dome with a spire towering over the sky, with the Renaissance-style features symmetrical left and right and glittering baroque architecture.

Paris, France, is one of the most popular tourist cities in the world, with the reputation of "Flower City", "City of Light" and "romantic city", and it is full of romantic atmosphere everywhere. Take a bus from the airport to downtown Paris, the streets are clean and tidy, and the European buildings on both sides of the streets seem to be exactly the same, which is very distinctive. Tracing back to history, this is due to the thorough transformation of the old city by the mayor of Osman as the chief designer during the Second Empire. Since then, Paris has entered a "modern city" that transcends tradition and has become the most romantic "flower city" in the world.

The bus stopped near the Louvre and we walked into the largest museum in Europe. The Louvre was built at the end of the 12th century, and was originally used for defense. After expansion and repair, it gradually evolved into a magnificent palace. In the 16th century, Francois I began to collect all kinds of artworks on a large scale, and emperors of past dynasties continued the tradition. Most of the collections came from the spoils of Napoleon's time, with a collection of 4, pieces, which is the highest in the world. Among them, the statue of Venus, the painting of Mona Lisa and the stone carving of the goddess of victory are the "three treasures of the town palace" known to the world.

The statue of Venus has the perfect figure and appearance of ancient Greek women, full breasts, round shoulders and flexible waist. This mature beauty is considered as the highest symbol of female physical beauty. No matter from which angle, it presents a unique beauty of women, and the broken upper limbs also give people more imagination.

The statue of Goddess of Victory is perfect and vivid, with superb carving skills. The goddess guided the fleet through the wind and waves at the base of the warship, showing the theme of victory. Although the head and arms are missing, it is still regarded as a rare treasure by the world. Its strong, plump and graceful body and its wings make people feel its majestic posture of spreading its wings, which is amazing.

The Mona Lisa painting, also known as the eternal smile, is regarded as the first work that focuses on psychological description in the history of western European painting. The figure is dignified and handsome, with a deep and gentle smile on his face.

In the Louvre, I also saw many famous paintings that I had seen before. Director Li introduced the historical origin of the palace before, and each person issued a guide map and an electronic reading pen for only one and a half hours. When they first arrived, it was difficult for the group members to get into the state and listen to the electronic explanation of the reading pen. It was like walking into a maze, only glancing at some exhibition halls and leaving the palace with some regrets.

Li Dao has repeatedly said that when he goes to Europe, he can't see modern things, and there are not many high-rise buildings. What he really sees are the ancient European buildings, magnificent palaces, cathedrals in spiritual shrines, fortified castles, exquisite sculptures and paintings, and the second is the many inspirations he brings to people.

The next stop is Place de la Concorde, a famous French scenic spot. In the 18th century, King Louis XV ordered the construction of "Louis XV Square" to show the world the supreme imperial power. During the Great Revolution, it was called "Revolutionary Square", which was shown by the French people as a stage for the destruction of the royal power. It was renamed "Place de la Concorde" in 1795 and renovated in 184, forming its present scale. After staying here for more than ten minutes, the group members hurried to take pictures as a souvenir.

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is located in the center of the Star Square. It was built by Napoleon to commemorate the victory of defeating the Russian-Austrian Coalition forces in 185. It has a history of more than 1 years. With this as the center, there are 12 avenues radiating outward, which makes the urban traffic in Paris extend in all directions.

The famous scenic spots in Paris are concentrated on both sides of the beautiful Seine River, so it is a good choice to take a boat trip. In the afternoon, the group members took a cruise, and the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame, Efel Tower ... Especially Notre Dame, a typical gothic building on Sinai Island, was still solemn and sacred, even more distinctive than land visits. The group guests had dinner in the cruise restaurant on the Seine River and felt the romance of a foreign country. I stayed at the Le restarturant hotel chain in the French town that night. This hotel is located on the hillside with convenient transportation, with beautiful environment, distinctive two-story building with wooden structure, neat bedding and rich western food in the morning.

At noon on the third day, I arrived in Frankfurt, the financial center city of Germany. The rainy weather in the urban area greatly reduced the scenery here. The old city hall building on one side of the square, three conjoined buildings and a stepped herringbone roof are very distinctive and are symbols of Frankfurt. The nearby Emperor's Cathedral, also known as the Emperor's Coronation Church, is because ten emperors in Germany held coronation ceremonies here in Roman times.

On the morning of the fourth day, take the bus to the Austrian town of Fu Sen. The style of Fu Sen town is casual and free, with the modernity of the town and the randomness of the village. It is famous because there are two swan castles, old and new, in the mountains. Overlooking the castle, the barriers are strict and the world is invincible, which makes this town exude endless charm of rigidity and softness.

It was Saturday, and the number of vehicles increased obviously. Hundreds of RVs and trailers were encountered along the way. Europeans like to travel on holidays and enjoy a leisure and romantic lifestyle, which is enviable.

In the afternoon, we arrived in Innsbruck, Austria. Located in the Alps valley, this city has hosted the Winter Olympics twice in 1964 and 1976. Among them, in order to commemorate Maximilian I's engagement, the "golden roof" decorated with 345 pieces of gold foil veneer on the balcony of a building in the city is a landmark building of the city. I visited the city scenery, stayed in the Winter Olympic Village in the valley, and enjoyed the accommodation treatment mobilized by the Winter Olympics that year.

on the fifth day, we started early in the morning on time. When Li Dao announced that he was going to Venice, the group members were full of joy and expectation.

Venice is the most beautiful water city in the world. There is a metaphor that God shed tears here, making this water city full of crystal and tenderness. The bus is close to Shuicheng. According to local rules, transfer to a local bus and arrange for a local tour guide to pick up the group. The sight of traffic has explained the attraction of this water city, which has attracted tourists from all over the world. After getting off the boat in Venice, the tour guide took the group to walk along the north bank of the Golden River to explain. The stone cell, the Bridge of Sighs, the Governor's Office soon came to St. Kyle Square.

piazza San Kyle is the most famous attraction in Venice. At the entrance, there are two tall columns. On the east column stands a bronze lion with wings flying. This is the emblem of Venice, which is famous as the "flying lion". The square is surrounded by European-style ancient buildings, which are magnificent and shocking. The 19th century French emperor Napoleon once praised it as "the most beautiful living room in Europe". The magnificent St. Kyle's Cathedral to the east of the square is the most striking. It is the largest church in Europe in the Middle Ages. It combines the architectural features of the East and the West. After several renovations, an original Byzantine building was decorated with Gothic decoration, and then the Renaissance style appeared. The structure of the whole church showed a Greek design, which was so perfect that it was a classic in Venetian architectural art. The bell tower of St. Kyle, about 1 meters high next to it, rises from the ground. Dozens of seagulls hover in the air, and hundreds of pigeons sometimes spread their wings and fly, and sometimes land to get along with tourists. Artists are playing relaxed and cheerful western music in the square. All this makes people indulge in a cheerful and romantic world. It is said that during the high tide season, water overflows the square and becomes a water field, where old and young children play in water and have fun.

This water city, supported by wooden stakes and silt, and paved with a layer of Istrad stone, is so strong in water architecture that it has survived thousands of years of vicissitudes and is still well preserved, which is a miracle of world architecture.

Venice is always inseparable from water, and it is the only city in the world without cars. The main means of transportation has such a beautiful name as "gondola". This light and slender black boat with unique shape is the means of transportation for Venetians to live here for generations. In order to save time and see more scenic spots, Director Li changed the original arrangement of taking the "gondola" to a yacht for ten people and visited the beautiful scenery on both sides of the water along the canal. The Grand Canal with rippling blue waves, the "gondola" with winding water lanes, all kinds of ancient European buildings on both sides of the strait, and beautiful bridges on the water ... Venice, a floating city, not only attracts tourists with its unique architectural structure, but also makes them linger with its profound historical accumulation.

stay at a four-star hotel in Boston (Embassy &; Boston）。 In the lingering feelings of Shuicheng, staying in this extraordinary sea view room has a unique mood. On the balcony, the warm sea breeze blows your face, and the fatigue of the day goes with the wind.

the western-style breakfast in the hotel is full of varieties, patterns and everything. Looking out the window of the restaurant, a red sun is rising from Ran Ran on the eastern sea level. A beautiful scene brings people more reverie and they don't want to leave for a long time.

after breakfast, take the bus to Rome. Rome is the capital of Italy and the birthplace of the Roman Empire. With a history of more than 2, years, it is like a huge museum, subverting our cognition of history and reality from time to time. According to Director Li, when the United Nations World Heritage Organization arrived in Rome, it was impossible to define the specific meaning, and only the whole Rome could be rated as a World Heritage Site.

Walking into the urban area of Rome, you can see many ruins and preserved places of interest left over from ancient Rome, from which you can vaguely see the prosperity of ancient Rome at that time, and it is also an important symbol of ancient Roman civilization. Here is the Arc de Triomphe of Constantine, which was built to commemorate Constantine the Great's defeat of Emperor Marcussen to unify the Roman Empire. It is also one of the three most famous and well-preserved Arc de Triomphe in the world. Next to it is the ancient Colosseum, which can accommodate 8, spectators in the imperial period. It is specially designed for slave owners, nobles and freemen to watch the performances of fighting animals or slave fighting. In imagination, the scenes of fighters facing honor and death in those days must be terrible.

In Rome, it passes through the Vatican in China, a country with the smallest land area and a population of less than 1,. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the belief center of Catholicism in the world. It has the largest St. Peter's Church in the world and a grand square with a distinctive baroque architectural style. Here, you can feel the mysterious color of western religious culture, and you can go in and out at will after security check, and tourists are in an endless stream.

This is the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. Director Li specially added a bottle of red wine to each table for dinner, so that everyone could have a special holiday in a foreign country. At the dinner table, with the help of the affinity of wine, everyone raised their glasses in succession, which enhanced the friendship between the group guests. After dinner, I went on the road. The sun was not setting on one side of the window, but the full moon was already in the sky on the other side. As the sky darkened, the moonlight became brighter and brighter. Think twice about your relatives during the festive season. At this moment, with the bright moonlight, I believe everyone is thinking of their relatives in their hometown.

The bus traveled along a mountain road to a small town in Italy and stayed in a Michelin chain store with a history of more than 4 years. Director Li has been in Europe for more than ten years, so it's only the second time to stay in such a historic shop. We are lucky.

the idea of Europeans is to admire ancient and historic things, and the older they are, the more valuable they are. For example, they don't care about the new BMW Mercedes-Benz, but the classic cars are more valuable than these luxury cars, and so are the houses. Under the hint of Li Dao, everyone can feel the quaint and elegant atmosphere emitted by a century-old shop. Oil paintings with golden borders are hung in the proper position of the wall, and several pieces of ancient European furniture are placed just right. A European chandelier in the center of the roof makes this century-old shop look magnificent at night.

I had the same rich western breakfast in the old shop, and then I took a bus to Florence.

Florence has the reputation of "City of Flowers" and is the birthplace of the Renaissance. Many cultural celebrities were born here in history, and there are many museums, art galleries, palaces and churches, with a large collection of precious cultural relics. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Hundred Flowers is one of the most beautiful churches in the world. It has the largest dome in the world and has become an important landmark of this city. Opposite the church is the St. Giovanni Baptism Church, which was built in the 7th century. It was converted into a white octagonal building in the 11th century. Giotto Bell Tower is located next to the church, and its exquisite relief and harmonious color matching complement each other with the church. Not far away, the Town Hall Square, also known as Medici Square, is like a magnificent open-air sculpture art museum, where sculptures from different historical periods abound. A whole piece of pure white marble statue of David in front of the city hall is regarded as a model of classical works of art, but what you see is a replica of the same scale.

I visited various scenic spots in a hurry and arrived at a three-star hotel in the suburbs by bus. Because there is a supermarket nearby, Li Dao specially changed the group meal to self-care, and promised to go back to Paris to invite everyone to taste the traditional French dishes snail and foie gras. Everyone expressed their approval. Then I went to the supermarket to buy food, where I experienced the dignity of China people.

on the eighth day of the trip, I left for Switzerland early in the morning. Switzerland is known as "the hometown of mountains and the hometown of lakes", and its natural scenery is the most beautiful among the countries it has visited.

in Switzerland, we first went to the central city of Lu.