The Best European Tours for Film and TV Buffs
Screen test the locations where your favourite shows and movies were shot on these cinematic trips around Europe.
Whether you fancy yourself as an extra in Game of Thrones, the Star Wars franchise or Skyfall (2012), the filming locations are the real stars of the show. From atmospheric, ancient citadels to windswept landscapes that steal the limelight, is the next best thing to appearing on screen. On these Oscar-worthy trips, you’ll relive the standout moments from some of the best-known films and shows in the world.
Jewels of the Adriatic: the Best of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coas
If you’re a Thrones fan who’s always wanted to see where Daenerys kept her dragons, call off the search. This eight-day Croatia tour kicks off in Split, home to Diocletian’s Palace, which forms part of the Old Town, along with Roman alleyways, churches and temples. And what better closing scene for the trip than Dubrovnik – one of the most perfectly preserved walled towns in Europe that made many appearances in the hit HBO show, from the Old Town to the gorgeous coastline? Fittingly, you’ll feast on oysters and one-of-a-kind wine.
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Next available from 26th May 2024
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Split, Croatia
ENDS AT
Dubrovnik, Croatia
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
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From Istanbul to Antalya: the Ultimate Turkey Itinerary
If any city merits multiple appearances in films, it’s Istanbul. The blend of Eastern and Western influences creates a beguiling backdrop that appears time and again in star-studded films. The Bosporus-straddling city appears in the Bond film Skyfall (2012), particularly the Grand Bazaar, where you’ll learn how to haggle during this 12-day Turkish trip. As you travel around the historically rich, dynamic country, floating over the caves of Cappadocia by hot-air balloon and bronzing yourself on the beaches of Antalya, you’ll start to feel like a film star yourself.
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STARTS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
ENDS AT
Antalya, Turkey
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
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Seductive Southern Italy: from the Amalfi to Puglia
Speaking of Bond, nowhere made as much of an impression in No Time to Die (2021) as the surreal hilltop cave town of Matera. There’ll be no dodging bullets on Puente Gravina, or leaving goons in the dust along the city’s stone alleyways, on our 10-day Seductive Southern Italy trip. You will get to spend a day with our Local Insider exploring the Unesco-listed town, though, as well as experiencing la dolce vita along both the Amalfi Coast and the beaches of Puglia, so you can follow in the glamorous footsteps of Sophia Loren and Monica Vitti.
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Next available from 27th Apr 2024
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STARTS AT
Naples, Italy
ENDS AT
Lecce, Italy
DURATION
10
GROUP SIZE
14
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This is a rewrite of an article originally by Lauren Williams. Additional words by Gethin Morgan.
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