For Europe I would recommend something like the canon equivalent of 17-40 or 17-55. There's also the 17-85mm but the aperture is not fast enough for night shots without flash. I would go with the 17-55 but it's also the most expensive lens. To he honest though, in really low light conditions even F2.8 is not enough so you will either need a flash or get a faster lens (1.8, 1.4, 1.2, etc.). You probably won't need any more zoom than about the 70-85mm length.
I went to Jamaica a few weeks ago and the lens I used the most was the 24-70mm. I only used the 10-22mm occasionally (read: very seldomly) and the 70-200mm very, very rarely (I could have left it at home and be fine). So while the 24-70mm is fine, you should get something a bit wider to cover your wide angle end (for tall buildings, etc.).
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