Top Travel Ideas for Exploring Europe
Skip the tourist traps and explore Europe like a local when you book your spot one of these Euro-adventures.
You’ll never tire of trips to Europe – especially if you follow the path less travelled and discover some of the continent’s most majestic places. Far from the chime of Big Ben and the baguette-scented cafes of Paris, you’ll find medieval walled cities in Croatia, wondrous snowscapes in Iceland and coastlines to die for in Italy. Book one of these small-group trips and explore Europe off the beaten path.
Cruise along the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy
Ever dreamt of bathing in golden sunshine on a secluded Italian beach? Or of cruising along the alluring Amalfi Coast on a private boat trip? On this 10-day journey through southern Italy, you’ll do just that, and much more – it’s a postcard-perfect trip and an ideal way to explore Europe. You’ll visit picturesque Puglian villages, tuck into authentic street food in Naples and cycle through the idyllic Itria Valley by e-bike before winding up on the Adriatic coast.
Go island-hopping in the Greek Cyclades
We’ve all dreamt of a dreamy Mediterranean escape in Greece, no? The hardest part is choosing your destination – would you prefer the storied grandeur of ancient Athens, or the quiet, idyllic beaches of Milos? Then there’s the winding alleyways of charming Naxos, and the whitewashed walls and blue-domed roofs of Santorini, perfect for a sunset dinner. Well, as you may have guessed by now, we’ll take you to all four on this extensive eight-day exploration of Hellas. See the sights in the capital before heading off the beaten path as you hop from island to island, relaxing on undiscovered beaches, enjoying a tranquil boat cruise and preparing your own traditional three-course meal along the way.
Explore Central Europe by train
There’s something so romantic about whizzing from old medieval city to even older medieval city from the comfort of a modern train carriage. This 10-day Rail Trip is a love letter to classic Europe, starting in Berlin and calling at Prague, Vienna and Bratislava en route to our final destination, Budapest. You’ll get plenty of time to discover the historical and cultural quirks of each, exploring old towns on foot, seeing Berlin blend the old with the new, sipping local beer in Prague and chomping on a schnitzel dinner in Vienna. At the end of our city break adventure you’ll be able to reflect on a trip of the lifetime, first from the comfort of Budapest’s thermal baths, before seeing out the night in one of the city’s trendy ruin bars.
Chloe Thrussell, Elle Redman and Gethin Morgan contributed to this article.