Europe’s Most Underrated Travel Destinations

Enjoy peace and quiet without skimping on gorgeous views by exploring some of Europe’s less charted wonders with one of these Culture Trip adventures.
Though many of what were once Europe’s most underrated travel destinations are now ultra-popular tourism hubs, there are still many cities, regions and entire countries that even European citizens overlook. What if we told you that the world’s oldest winemaking practices are hiding on the continent in plain sight? Discover a different side to remote locales and countries you thought you knew by joining one of these specially curated trips with Culture Trip.

Discover Georgia’s ancient past
There are few travel destinations in Europe more underrated than Georgia, on the eastern end of the Black Sea. Anyone who makes the jaunt will be rewarded with ancient ruins, rich cuisine and rural villages with top-notch local wine. Tbilisi is a city so friendly that you’d think you were a local, and the country’s hospitality only increases the further out you go. Get Georgia stamped into your passport on this nine-day discovery tour.
From US$1189
Next available from 18th May 2024
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STARTS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
ENDS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
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Find more than fermented shark in Iceland
Iceland is quickly shedding its status as one of Europe’s most underrated travel destinations, so it’s high time you visit, before the secret is completely out. The rugged wilderness is ideal for anyone who dreams of whale watching, waterfall chasing and hot-spring soaking. Escape to Iceland’s frozen wilderness on this five-day tour and see why the Golden Circle is no second-rate travel stop.
From US$2369
Next available from 21st Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Reykjavik, Iceland
ENDS AT
Reykjavik, Iceland
DURATION
5
GROUP SIZE
16
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See why Croatia’s cities add shine to the Dalmatian Coast
Making the trip to Croatia only to explore Dubrovnik Old Town is a bit like travelling to New York City to eat a slice of pizza. The marble-lined streets are well worth the journey, and Croatia’s status as an underrated European country is yours to redefine. Hvar nightlife, Split beaches and Korčula fortified island town are just a few of the sights that most visitors fly past. See it all with this Culture Trip on this tour of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast.
From US$1844
Next available from 29th Mar 2024
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STARTS AT
Split, Croatia
ENDS AT
Dubrovnik, Croatia
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
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Find out why the best of Italy is at its southern tip
For far too long, the island toe-cap at the end of Italy’s boot has been associated with little more than old mafia tales, but as season two of The White Lotus demonstrated, Sicily is a dreamy destination in its own right. The whole island can be explored on our eight-day adventure, which blends bustling street food markets with ancient cities, the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna and the heights of the Madonie Mountains with quaint coastal towns and the Aeolian Islands, not to mention the Unesco-listed Val di Noto region, home to the best gelato on the planet.
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Next available from 1st Jan 1970
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STARTS AT
Palermo, Italy
ENDS AT
Siracusa, Sicily
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
14
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Get adventurous in the Atlantic on the Azores
This Portuguese archipelago is about as remote as Europe gets, and our six-day tour of São Miguel, the largest island, is proof that the Azores are Europe’s premier adventure playground. You’ll cycle around and kayak on the two stunning crater lakes at Sete Cidades, hike around Furnas Lake, go abseiling down a waterfall and canyoning down mountain streams, as well as embarking on a whale and dolphin-spotting marine safari. Lower the heart rate with soaks in natural volcanic hot springs and cook a hearty cozido stew underground using only geothermal heat.
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Next available from 29th Mar 2024
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STARTS AT
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
ENDS AT
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
DURATION
6
GROUP SIZE
8
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This is an updated rewrite of an article originally by Scarlett Davenport. Additional words by Gethin Morgan.
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