Things to do in Europe
A walking vacation to those towns in Europe where local traditions are still very much part of today is one of the most enriching experiences you can have.![]()
Walking ancient ways
France brings the lofty peaks of the Alps, Pyrenees and Mont Blanc to the table; northern Spain, the atmospheric massifs of the Picos de Europa; and Portugal, the stunning beaches and extensive coastline of the gorgeous Alentejo. Your only problem? Choosing where you’re going to walk.
Our Europe Vacations
Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
Best time to see Blue Whales on Pico, Azores
From
£1090
8 days
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Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
From
£731 to £946
8 days
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Altiplano de Granada activity vacation, Spain
Multi-activity family vacation in the Spanish Lake District
From
€450 to €700
8 days
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Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania vacation
Journey through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 12 days
From
US $2379 to US $2449
12 days
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Catalonia family activity vacation, Spain
Family fun with scenic bike rides & adventure activities.
From
€670 to €820
8 days
ex flights
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples vacations
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
From
US $1749 to US $2249
8 days
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Activity vacations
From mountain bike riding through the Catalan Pyrenees, to sea kayaking round Croatia’s illustrious archipelago, and husky sledding through the Narnia-esque landscape of magical Lapland, Europe really is one giant playground for activity vacations, encapsulating every type of environment you could wish for within mere hours of the UK.
Montenegro is a Balkan bounty of boisterousness where you can try kayaking and wild swimming on freshwater Lake Skadar, or ramp up the adrenalin with a day white water rafting on the thrilling Tara River. The age-old and refreshingly untouristy Peloponnese region of Greece is a sailing and windsurfing utopia; or why not head to Spain and mix it up a bit with a guided star gazing tour, or a lesson in traditional Andalucian cookery.
Montenegro is a Balkan bounty of boisterousness where you can try kayaking and wild swimming on freshwater Lake Skadar, or ramp up the adrenalin with a day white water rafting on the thrilling Tara River. The age-old and refreshingly untouristy Peloponnese region of Greece is a sailing and windsurfing utopia; or why not head to Spain and mix it up a bit with a guided star gazing tour, or a lesson in traditional Andalucian cookery.
Europe is your oyster when choosing where to go on a cycling vacation, and the best bit? Cycling experts have already worked their way up, down and across to find the very best trails.![]()
Bring your bicicleta
Through the mountain trails of Montenegro, from cove to cove in Catalonia, around the 16 emerald green lakes of Croatia’s Plitvice, and up and over Tuscany’s rolling hills – two wheels will get you to places that neither four wheels, nor two wearying legs, can and you definitely don’t need to be Tour de France fit to have a tour de force trip.
Our top Europe Vacation
Turkey small group tour
Discover the wonders of Turkey on this 10 day tour
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£1279 to £1495
10 days
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Cultural touring
The very fabric of many European destinations seems woven from a colourful cloth of distinctive history, culture, and pastimes. Take Italy’s island neighbour for example, which boasts over 7,000 sites dating back six millennia, or Rome’s Coliseum, undoubtedly one of the world’s most iconic archaeological symbols, and the Parthenon, which sits high on the incredible Athenian Acropolis and is widely considered the most important surviving emblem of Western civilisation. European cultural tours encompass much more than history too, whether that’s guided wine touring in Croatia, learning the local lingo as you walk in Spain, or splitting your time between painting and cookery lessons in the bucolic Umbrian hills.
Not many people immediately associate Europe with wildlife, especially not wild wildlife.![]()
Go wild
However, thanks to a successful rewilding programme Eastern Europe is now prime territory for bison watching and Romania’s mosaic of unspoilt landscape is home to over 33,000 species including Europe’s highest concentration of large carnivores. In Romania, Poland and even in Spain, you’ll find a blend of wolves, rare Eurasian lynx, and over 5,000 bears that prowl their territory watched over by bats, rare eagles and wise old owls.
More about Europe
When is the best time to visit Europe? Check out our temperature chart and travel advice that spans all the way from Finland to Spain.
Our Europe travel guide lifts the lid on what we rate and what we don’t, including information about the food, shopping and people.
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.
Sure, you won’t see the Big Five, but our top 10 wildlife vacations in Europe explain where the wild things are.
Find out which tours have made our top 10 European adventure breaks, as well as when to go and our recommended guides.
From studios high in the Austrian Alps to sailing boats – take a look at our best yoga vacations and retreats in Europe.
Cooking and food vacations in the Mediterranean are a feast for the senses. Discover why.
Whether you fancy exploring multiple countries or one region, your first time in Europe offers a continent of experiences.
Find out what we recommend when it comes to family vacations in Europe and read tips from our expert partners on where to travel with kids.
Overdevelopment, cruise ships, pollution and captive cetaceans are hot topics when it comes to responsible tourism in Europe.
Find all our Europe guides in one place, from Croatia to Finland and everything in-between, and discover some of our activity guides.
