A picturesque view of Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore in Italy, featuring its ornate terraced gardens, elegant architecture and the surrounding mountains reflected in the water

Europe Tours & Holidays

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Escorted tours and holidays of Europe

Discover fascinating cities, iconic sights, sublime countryside, beautiful rivers and glorious coasts on our expertly planned European tours. Whether you're chasing culture, coastlines or countryside charm, our escorted tours of Europe offer unforgettable experiences from start to finish.

From iconic, much-loved destinations like Venice and Amsterdam to lesser-visited gems such as Slovenia and Montenegro, our European holidays provide the chance to see many of the most spectacular places on the continent. Marvel at the epic fjords of Norway, go in search of the Northern Lights in Iceland or unwind at a chic cafe in Lake Como.

With spectacular natural landscapes in places like the Austrian mountains and the Italian Dolomites, as well as beautiful man made scenery in Granada and Valletta, it's easy to see why European holidays remain a dream for so many travellers. From historic wonders to vibrant modern cities, every stop offers something new to explore.

Spend your summer soaking up the sunshine in Sicily or a white-sand beach in the Algarve, or visit during the festive period and enjoy the Christmas markets in Berlin or Krakow. Whether you're passionate about scouring culture-rich cities such as Milan, Prague and Vienna, or prefer to get off the beaten path in Northern Cyprus or Southern Italy, we have a wide range of European tour holidays to suit your interests.

For those looking to explore closer to home, our tours to different UK locations offer a variety of experiences - from the spectacular scenery of Scotland to the picturesque countryside of the Cotswolds. Each journey is carefully curated as part of our wider collection of escorted tours to Europe - which travellers trust for quality, value and expert guidance.

Our latest brochure is also out now - request your free copy today here and start planning your next great adventure with our unforgettable European holidays.

Our European Destinations

Europe for solo travellers

We offer a range of holidays and tours exclusively for solo travellers including a selection in Europe. You will be travelling in a group, with like-minded travellers and these trips do not charge an additional solo supplement. We also do a range of departures on our other tours which do not charge a solo supplement - keep your eyes peeled for the 'no single supplement' message. 

Regions in Europe

Close up of a caprese salad
Caprese Salad in Southern Italy

Food & Drink in Europe

Europe is home to a wide variety of cuisines, each with their own staple ingredients, preparation methods and ways of consuming. From Italy's pizza to Hungarian goulash, the breadth of dishes available means that every trip to the continent offers a new flavourful journey. Whether you are considering city tours or beach holidays in Europe, you can be sure of plenty of tantalising local dishes.

While every European country will of course have its own delicacies based on factors such as its culture, traditions, and climate, the continent's cuisines can largely be broken down by Northern, Southern, Central, Eastern and Western Europe. For example, in Northern Europe, the food in countries such as Sweden and Denmark tends to be rich and hearty - it needs to help fight the cold, after all. Meat, fish, dairy, starchy foods and vegetables generally form the basis of this protein-rich diet. In Southern Europe, the cuisines range from Mediterranean, which encompasses a generally healthy diet with ample vegetables and seafood, and Balkan, which tends to be quite heavy and often spicy, with favourites like cured meats, pickled vegetables, and stews

Pierogis, traditional Polish dumplings
Pierogis, traditional Polish dumplings

Central European cuisines include a wide range of tasty dishes, from Germany's wurst to Poland's pierogis. Pork, sea fish and seeds tend to feature quite heavily on menus here, as are berries and delicious whole grain breads. Eastern Europeans usually favour hearty, comfort-style food, with a lot of meat, pastries, stews and soups. Yoghurt and cheese are important staples across the region, and pickled vegetables are also still common. Borscht, predominantly enjoyed in Russia and Ukraine, is a popular soup made with vegetables that can be eaten hot or cold. Finally, the cuisines of Western European countries like France, Ireland, Belgium and the UK usually have hearty, meaty dishes in common. Cheese is a very big deal in this part of the world, with an enormous variety available to try on your food tours in Europe.

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