These are the Best Package Deals to Book in Europe

It’s the ultimate romantic image of European travel, right? Hopping on a train and going from city to city, country to country. You might think that this is only something to do when you’re 20, but our 10-day Rail Trip combines the spontaneous joys of inter-railing with a trusty guide and much, much more comfortable accommodation. We’ll start in Berlin, as rich in history as it is thriving with contemporary culture, before crossing the Czech border to Prague. You’ll sip beer in a local brewery and cross Charles Bridge on foot as you explore one of Europe’s most photogenic cities, before hitting the tracks to Vienna. Indulge on schnitzel and sachertorte – don’t worry, a cycling detour down the Danube will work off the calories – before moving on to the gorgeous, underrated old town of Bratislava and, finally, the thermal baths and ruin bars of Budapest.

Why should you have to choose between the historical and cultural texture of Athens and the laid-back lifestyle of the Greek islands? We’ve packaged the two together on this island-hopping adventure, starting in the capital. You’ll get to visit the iconic Acropolis, as well as discover the vibrant neighbourhood of Keramikos, before setting sail for the Cyclades. We’ll visit two heavily underrated islands in Milos and Naxos – expect pristine beaches without the crowds, hillside excursions through olive groves and hidden caves reached only by boat – before rounding off our trip in glorious Santorini. There’s nowhere better to experience pure Mediterranean bliss, as we watch the sun go down, cocktail in hand, over the island’s famous whitewashed buildings.

The trouble with Italy is choosing where to go. Do you prioritise the ancient wonders of Rome? How about the rolling hills of Tuscany and the charming cities of Florence and Siena? Then there’s the foodie wonderland that is Emilia-Romagna, home to Parma and the country’s culinary capital, Bologna. You might want to amp up the glamour in Milan, or combine luxury with alpine serenity in Lake Como. Well, you can do all of the above in just nine days on this comprehensive Italian Rail Trip. The only question that remains is what gets your belly rumbling more, lunch in the Tuscan countryside or prosciutto in Parma?

If the words ‘Europe’ and ‘package’ get you thinking about the beach, then look no further than this glamorous taste of coastal Italy. After devouring the best pizza you’ve ever had in Naples, we’ll whisk you down the Amalfi coast on land and on sea, where you can explore the region’s quaint fishing towns and shimmering blue waters. Then we cross over from west to east into Puglia. After a bit of time spent inland exploring the epic caves of Bond-location Matera, the vineyards of the Itria Valley and the adorable trulli huts of Alberobello, we’ll return to the sea. Bask in the sun-drenched beauty of Polignano a Mare’s beaches, the stunning architecture of Santa Maria di Leuca and the superb restaurants of picturesque Lecce.