Europe is renowned for its picturesque cities, where stunning architecture, cobblestone streets, and iconic landmarks pose against backdrops like the golden Mediterranean and the snowy Alps. But some cities are so spectacular, they keep us coming back time and time again. From London to Rome, here are five timeless and beautiful European cities to revisit this summer.

“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford,” or so said esteemed writer Samuel Johnson. From 18th century London to now, this mantra still applies.

I had the great fortune of witnessing one of the most time honored traditions in the world when I traveled with Insight Vacations to London.

For over seven hundred years The Ceremony of the Keys has taken place every evening at 9:52 pm at The Tower of London and involved the locking of the gates to the Tower.  This Ceremony is limited to only a small group of guests and is sold out on average nine to ten months in advance.  Lucky for us however, Insight Vacations includes this event on their Luxurious London and Paris itinerary as part of their Luxury Gold collection.