IMHO the best thing about an up to date gps in europe is guided navigation around or through any big populated areas with minimal stress. In the country on less trafficed roads it can still be handy, but with alien one way systems, multiple lanes, weird priorites, hidden and unhelpful signs are all easier with your handlebar mounted guide, allowing you to concentrate on riding through all that a great deal more.
With a two week big mile trip you don't want to explore every backstreet on the way to your destination, you want time when you're there! GPS assists that. If you have all the time in the world it can help in understanding the info on your map, but on a slower trip the getting lost may be the best bit? A cheap one in your luggage would at least confirm where you are if you get lost, but isn't really essential if you don't mind being lost?
A European Garmin 2010 map will be the same wherever you buy it, but perhaps cheaper when you get here?
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