Europe travel guide




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Our Europe Vacations
Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
Albania small group vacation
Explore the charming country of Albania.
Turkey small group tour
Discover the wonders of Turkey on this 10 day tour
Dordogne self catering cabin sleeping 4
Off-grid, off-beat self catering cabin
Catalonia self guided walking vacations, Spain
Self-guided walking vacations in Catalonia
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania vacation
Journey through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 12 days
Alternative family winter vacation in Chamonix, France
Easter family ski, yoga & circus vacation
Winter cottage vacation in Finnish Lapland
Winter Cottage vacations, Finnish Lapland.
Croatia activity vacation for families with teenagers
Rafting, kayaks, canyons & beaches. Family action in Croatia
Cross-country skiing vacation in Finland, Russian border
Guided hut-to-hut cross-country skiing vacation in Finland
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania small group tour
Explore the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Luxury Arctic cruise Spitsbergen & Franz Josef Land
A unique expedition to rarely visited Franz Josef Land
Croatia multi sport tour
Dubrovnik to Zagreb with daily outdoor activities
Provence biking tour, France
Cycling tour of Provence for avid riders.
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
Moldova vacation
A cultural tour through the fascinating country of Moldova
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
Croatia vacation, activity week
'Relaxingly Active' vacation with flexible Island activities
Biking vacation in Romania
Cycle through the beauty and mystery of Transylvania
Northern Lights photography vacation in Iceland, coast & ice
Photographic trip in the stunning west and southeast Iceland
Yoga vacation in Portugal
A stunning Yoga retreat in the Portuguese mountains.
Gran Canaria walking tours, Canary Islands
This unique volcanic island reveals unexpected variety
Watersports activity vacation in Croatia
Multi activity adventure: kayak, sup, raft, hike in Croatia
Snowshoeing vacation in Finland
A great snowshoe tour in the new Hossa National Park.
Georgia & Armenia cultural vacation
Journey to the furthest reaches of Europe
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa vacation at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
Cyclades hiking vacation, Greece
Walk ancient paths and enjoy stunning Cycladic sceneries
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples vacations
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
Scotland by railway vacation
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
Spanish course & hiking vacation, Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
What we rate & what we don't
Montenegro
Croatia
Romania
Finland
France
Spain
Italy
Greece
Marbella
Monaco
Captive dolphins
Cruise ships in Venice
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking in Europe
Italian ‘aperitivi’ are early evening bar nibbles (free or cheap) – particularly popular in Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples and Venice (called cichetti there). They're a great way to eat - and meet locals.Romanian street eats are delicious. Try covrigi - hot pretzels sprinkled with salt or seeds; placinte – curd cheese or fruit-stuffed pastries; and mici - grilled rolls of spiced minced pork or beef, served with mustard.
French alpine fondue: it’s really just deconstructed cheese on toast, but who can resist an entire steaming bowl of melted cheese?


Our top Europe Vacation
Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
2021: 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
People & language
Gifts & shopping
Greece makes excellent wine– Naoussa and Santorini have some particularly fine options.Keep warm even when you’re back home – knitted mittens and reindeer skin slippers are a cosy Finnish treat.
Some foodie gifts like stinky cheese or heavy bottles of wine aren’t very airline friendly. So consider delicious Portuguese canned fish – including unusual things like eel - in little vintage-style cans pretty enough to display after eating. The capital's 1930s Conserveira de Lisboa sells nothing else.
Croatian olive oil is superb, but check carefully that you’re not buying the cheaper Spanish and Greek versions.


How much does it cost?
£7 (Greece)
Winery tour for two: £18 (France)
Snowshoe hire: £14.40 (Lapland)
Sleeper train London - Fort William:
From £80 one way (Scotland)
Abandoned hamlet in rural Spain:
Yours for £75,000
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