Family vacations in Europe
Europe celebrates kids and you’ll find a family-sized welcome wherever you choose to go, plus all sorts of exciting activities to keep children of any age entertained.![]()
Family vacations in Europe are simple – for starters, it’s easy to get around. Secondly, there’s just so much to choose from. Spain is much more than buckets, spades and sunshine, and is fantastic for active teenagers who can get stuck into biking, rafting and canyoning; Greece’s irresistible islands sing with wildlife from monk seals and turtles to flapping pelicans; or, if you’re a bit of a pro at traveling with little ones, why not opt for something completely different like exploring the legend of Dracula in Romania, or learning outdoor survival skills in Lapland’s magical wilderness.
Our Europe family Vacations
Croatia activity vacation for families with teenagers
Rafting, kayaks, canyons & beaches. Family action in Croatia
From
£995
8 days
ex flights
Altiplano de Granada activity vacation, Spain
Multi-activity Family vacation in the Spanish Lake District
From
€396 to €607
8 days
ex flights
Alternative family winter vacation in Chamonix, France
Easter family ski, yoga & circus vacation
From
£835
7 days
ex flights
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa vacation at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From
£645 to £745
7 days
ex flights
Winter cottage vacation in Finnish Lapland
Winter Cottage vacations, Finnish Lapland.
From
£2080 to £2550
8 days
inc UK flights
Dordogne self catering cabin sleeping 4
Off-grid, off-beat self catering cabin
From
€650 to €900
per week (sleeps 2-4)
Family adventure vacation to France
Life enhancing family adventure & yoga in the French Alps
From
£998
7 days
ex flights
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr 9360
7 days
ex flights
Devon eco lodge accommodation, England
Quirky eco lodges, 1 with Hot Tub, on a Devon nature reserve
From
£205 to £810
per accommodation per week
Dubrovnik & islands hiking vacation, Croatia
Walking vacation in Dubrovnik and islands in Croatia
From
€670
8 days
ex flights
baby friendly family accommodation in France
Family Friendly Loire Valley self-catering vacation cottages
From
€550 to €875
per cottage per week (sleeps 2-6)
Lanzarote north coast villa vacation, Canary Islands
Stunning Villa-Solar Pool-Quaint Fishing Village-On the Sea
From
€95 to €135
per accommodation per night (sleeps 2-4)
Family swimming with dolphins in the Azores
A family focused adventure and experience of a lifetime.
From
£835
7 days
ex flights
Loire Valley self catering farm cottage, France
Perfect Loire Valley country cottage for two
From
€560 to €750
per cottage per week (sleeps 2-4)
Andalucia villa near Malaga, Spain
Idyllic Andalucian farmhouse with stunning private pool
From
€1149 to €1699
per accommodation per week
Croatia vacation, activity week
'Relaxingly Active' vacation with flexible Island activities
From
€1090 to €1250
7 days
ex flights
Catalonia family self guided biking vacation, Spain
Customised road cycling tour in Girona, Catalonia
From
€314 to €438
8 days
ex flights
Croatia family adventure vacation, 2 weeks
The Croatia 2 week activity vacation, designed for families !
From
£1990
15 days
ex flights
Swimming with wild dolphins in the Azores
Live a dream and swim with wild dolphins
From
£755
7 days
ex flights
Croatia island family activity vacation for teenagers
Croatia adventure island, land & sea activities for families
From
£995
8 days
ex flights
Alentejo Coast family activity vacation, Portugal
Family multi-activity week on the Alentejo coast, Portugal
From
£975
8 days
ex flights
Croatia family activity week
Family 'relaxingly active' vacation on Vis island, Croatia
From
€1090 to €1250
7 days
ex flights
Croatia multi sport tour
Dubrovnik to Zagreb with daily outdoor activities
From
€1290 to €1390
8 days
ex flights
Family volunteering with bears in Romania
Unique family volunteering vacation at a bear sanctuary
From
£925
7 days
ex flights
Family cycling and water sports vacation in Spain
sea kayaking, padel boarding, snorkelling and a sailing trip
From
€595 to €745
8 days
ex flights
Slovenia activity vacation for families with teenagers
Perfect adventure for families, teenagers & active children
From
£995
8 days
ex flights
Catalonia family activity vacation, Spain
Family fun with scenic bike rides & adventure activities.
From
€610 to €760
8 days
ex flights
Croatia family activity vacation, Korcula
Croatia multi activity Private family luxury vacation
From
€1750 to €2100
8 days
ex flights
Lake District family activity vacation
Walk, climb, abseil and canoe around the Borrowdale Valley.
From
£995
7 days
ex flights
Water multi sport vacation in Croatia
Kayak, hike and sail, enjoy nature and culture
From
€1090 to €1190
8 days
ex flights
Things to do in Europe with kids
Stay underground
Cosy, cool and something completely different, the cave houses of Granada are set amongst natural parks, swirling pools, horse riding trails and gorgeous traditional villages. An exciting accommodation alternative, they make an excellent base for adventure or culture vacations in Spain and the inside temperature remains pleasantly cool year-round.
Ride the rapids
Now, we know white water rafting doesn’t exactly scream ‘safe’ at first glance, but honestly, it is – team it with Croatia’s excellent instructors, impeccable safety standards and an inflatable raft tumbling down the white waters of the Una River and you’ve got a ride more thrilling than any water park can offer.Meet the real Rudolph
A visit to a traditional Lappish reindeer farm in Finland is a wonderful way to learn about Lapland’s inimitable nature and culture. Gentle reindeers are pivotal to life in northern Finland, and the herders are always keen to share tales of their daily lives and reindeer husbandry, before taking you on sleigh rides wrapped in warm blankets.
Our top Europe family Vacation
Croatia activity vacation for families with teenagers
Rafting, kayaks, canyons & beaches. Family action in Croatia
From
£995
8 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug
2021: 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about Europe or need help finding a vacation to suit you we're very happy to help.
Tips for family vacations in Europe
Katherine Tory, from our supplier, Exodus, shares her experience of traveling in Finland with her goddaughter: “I took my goddaughter to Finland during February half-term; crisp fresh air, the call of the wilderness and thrilling winter activities ensued! We discovered this Narnia-like paradise on snowshoes, cross-country skis and by husky sled; we then refuelled on hearty home cooked meals, and stared in amazement at the Northern Lights before cosying down in wooden cabins. We couldn’t have asked for a more fun-filled half-term break."
Tim Winkworth, from our supplier Intrepid shares his advice on family vacations in Europe:
“Europe is a wonderful destination for families looking for a vacation together. The summer provides lovely long days and temperate conditions in the summer months, which is particularly obvious on our summer Iceland trip where there are often 18 – 20 hours of daylight giving you plenty of time to explore the incredible landscape. It’s also festival time with a multitude of festivals taking the advantage of the long days. With little rain and temperatures in the 20s rather than 30s, it’s no surprise that Europe attracts a large amount of families looking for great conditions, lots of variety and long days to maximise their time together.”
“Europe is a wonderful destination for families looking for a vacation together. The summer provides lovely long days and temperate conditions in the summer months, which is particularly obvious on our summer Iceland trip where there are often 18 – 20 hours of daylight giving you plenty of time to explore the incredible landscape. It’s also festival time with a multitude of festivals taking the advantage of the long days. With little rain and temperatures in the 20s rather than 30s, it’s no surprise that Europe attracts a large amount of families looking for great conditions, lots of variety and long days to maximise their time together.”
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Read our Europe map and highlights for ideas on where to go in Europe. They'll help you get to grips with distances and travel times.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: ZM_Photo] [Intro: Hernán Piñera]
[Sleep underground: Palickap]
[Meet the real Rudolph: Heather Sunderland]
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