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These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Europe, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.
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Explore the cobbled streets of Budapest’s Castle District.
Take in Pest’s architecture and cultural sites with a guide.
Join a private tasting tour of Hungary’s distinctive dishes.
Visit a selection of villages on a tour that follows the Danube through the countryside.
Soak up the history of ancient Athens and the modern Acropolis Museum on a private tour.
Kayak to a deserted beach for a swim and snorkel.
Visit the pretty, traffic-free island of Hydra.
Explore the ancient ruins and beehive tombs at Mycenae archaeological site.
Enjoy the freedom of a rental car to explore the Peloponnese.
Enjoy the freedom of your own car on this self-drive trip. Audley can arrange a rental vehicle for you if you require one.
Cross countries and cultures, passing through The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Create your very own Delftware pottery to take home.
Take a step back in time at Bastogne and the site of the Battle of the Bulge.
Marvel at the kaleidoscope of hues at Keukenhof Gardens.
Explore medieval towns and cities with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets.
Discover the Romanesque style Neuschwanstein Castle built in keeping with King Ludwig II’s whimsical tastes.
Follow the Romantic Road through tiny Bavarian villages.
Uncover the significance of Berlin, Munich, Nuremberg and Rothenburg’s place in World War II history.
Enjoy an evening of Opera followed by a revealing behind the scenes tour of Munich's National Theatre.
Experience Dublin’s nightlife on a musical pub crawl.
Drive the spectacular and iconic Ring of Kerry.
Hike Torc Mountain with a guide.
Kayak on one of Killarney’s lakes to Innisfallen Island.
Sample Swiss wine on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Watch as the setting sun paints the familiar Matterhorn shades of pink and gold.
Visit the longest glacier in Europe.
Marvel at the power of Geneva’s Jet d’Eau.
Spend time in Switzerland’s most indulgent mountain resorts.
Witness the mighty Geysir erupt as you explore the Golden Circle.
Learn about traditional Icelandic cuisine on a private food tour of Reykjavík.
Soak in the astounding scenery of the islands and mountains north of Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a boat trip with a fresh sushi feast served on board.
Explore Langjökull Glacier from tunnels which take you into the glacier itself.
Tour Lisbon’s historical heart and sample some local delicacies.
Explore the eccentric palaces and gardens of Sintra.
Visit Roman ruins in the historic city of Évora in the heart of the Alentejo countryside.
Learn how to cook traditional Algarvian Cataplana.
Hike the Algarve coastline near Lagos.
Kayak through central Stockholm.
Cruise through the Gothenburg archipelago.
Bake chewy rye bread in Denmark's capital city.
Explore the largest city in the Azores, Ponta Delgada, on a private walking tour.
Visit the twin lakes of Sete Cidades by bicycle and 4x4.
Embark on a whale- and dolphin-watching tour outside Ponta Delgada.
Hear traditional Portuguese fado music at a special dinner in Lisbon.
Discover the history of Lisbon on a private walking tour.
Tour the vibrant and eclectic palaces of Sintra.
Glide on the canals of Amsterdam.
Contemplate the masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age.
Retrace the steps of royalty through The Hague.
Visit some of the original windmills of Holland.
Retrace the footsteps of Rembrandt in his childhood town of Leiden.
Explore Paris by night for a true understanding of why it is considered the City of Light.
Indulge your sweet tooth on a chocolate and pastry tour.
Step back in time as you visit Pérouges, one of the most well preserved medieval villages in Europe.
Explore the alpine meadows, ancient glaciers and mountain lakes surrounding Mont Blanc.
Learn the tales of the prisoners detained in Kilmainham Gaol on a shared tour of the former prison.
Kiss the Blarney Stone and explore the castle’s grounds.
Kayak on one of Killarney’s lakes to Innisfallen Island.
Spend two nights in a 16th-century castle.
Learn the rules of hurling on a hands-on Gaelic games experience.
Explore Istanbul's highlights, such as the Blue Mosque and Spice Market.
Take a leisurely cruise along the Bosphorus admiring Europe on one side and Asia on the other.
Fly high above Cappadocia on a sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Try your hand at mastering Turkish cuisine on a cooking class with a local family.
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea while aboard a traditional, red London bus that travels past some of the city’s key landmarks.
View the Crown Jewels on a private Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tour of the Tower of London.
Discover the magical world of Harry Potter on a private walking tour of London.
Explore the sites that inspired The Beatles on a private tour of Liverpool.
Sing and dance through the streets of London on a Supercalifragilistic Mary Poppins tour.
Devour Dutch dishes on a city tour by bicycle.
Explore hidden corners of major cities.
Gaze at the creations of Dutch Masters.
Witness the Netherlands' signature windmills.
Soak up the sunset on a canal cruise through Amsterdam.
Create your own piece of Delftware pottery.
Take a privately guided Superjeep tour to Þjórsárdalur in Iceland’s southern highlands, exploring its verdant valleys and dramatic waterfalls.
Climb a volcano and catch views of the south coast’s glaciers from the Westman Islands.
Explore the verdant, craggy landscape of Eldhraun: the world’s largest lava field.
See one of Iceland’s largest puffin colonies and learn more about Icelandic folklore in the Eastfjords.
Unwind as a family aboard a private sailing boat for a mesmerizing sunset cruise along the Mediterranean coast.
Dive into the enchanting world of Antoni Gaudí.
Feel the passion of FC Barcelona with a family tour of Camp Nou.
Navigate the azure waters of the coastline of Tassa de Mar by kayak.
Embark on an unforgettable e-bike tour through the medieval villages of Pals and Peratallada.
Visit caves that house prehistoric artwork.
Try your hand at cooking traditional dishes from the Dordogne.
Tour some of France’s most celebrated wine regions.
Explore medieval hilltop castles and sail along the Dordogne River.
Visit two medieval cities, Zürich and Bern, both laced with history.
Head to the Top of Europe at Jungfraujoch to admire the Bernese Alps.
Visit a traditional cheesemaker to learn how Emmental gets its holes.
Ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train to the top of Pilatus Kulm.
Journey on the GoldenPass Panoramic train through some of Switzerland’s most inspiring scenery.
Marvel the open-air museum charm of historic Bruges.
Bike the coast of Flanders with coastal views.
Absorb the importance of the Battle of the Bulge.
Treat yourself to a culinary tasting tour of Antwerp.
Explore the cliffside tunnels and caves of Luxembourg City.
Bike the cobbled lanes of Copenhagen like a local.
Learn about the rich Viking history in Roskilde.
Cruise through Stockholm canals on a historical tour.
Taste Norwegian cuisine in Oslo.
Recreate beloved scenes from the film in their familiar filming locations.
Hike around the lakes that the Von Trapps would have enjoyed.
Cross the border into Germany for a visit to Eagle’s Nest, the Nazis’ mountainside resort.
Enjoy a classical music dinner at Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Take in the virtuoso modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí.
Explore Barcelona’s tangled medieval streets and glittering modern waterfront by bicycle.
Shop for ingredients and prepare your own paella with a professional chef.
Visit Dalí’s birthplace and tour the medieval heart of Girona.
Relax on the Costa Brava.
Spend the day aboard a private catamaran cruising the coastlines of the Small Cyclades off Naxos.
Tour the Acropolis with a private guide.
Take a 4x4 tour of Milos’s rugged interior, learning about the volcanic island’s geology.
Stay in the whitewashed village of Naousa on Paros and visit its Venetian castle.
Cycle through the vibrant streets of Copenhagen.
Paddle through the Copenhagen canals in a kayak.
Learn to bake traditional Danish breads and pastries.
Take a scenic cruise out into Gothenburg's scenic archipelago.
Enjoy a day exploring two of Stockholm's most family friendly museums.
Soak up the history of ancient Athens and the winding lanes of Plaka on a private tour.
Visit a local olive oil producer and learn about the importance of olive oil to the Greeks.
Sail along the coast of the Peloponnese on a private boat.
Stay on the island of Hydra where all transportation is carried out by mule.
Listen to melancholy fado music over a traditional dinner in Lisbon.
Learn about Lisbon’s history on a walking tour with stops to sample local delicacies.
Witness the whimsical architecture in Sintra.
Take a panoramic tour of Porto ending with a port wine tasting.
Discover the wines and landscapes of the Douro Valley on a full-day excursion.
Explore Westminster and the Tower of London by boat.
Whizz around London on a Mini Cooper tour.
Visit the historic city of Bath and admire the Roman Baths.
Marvel at the unspoilt village of Lacock and the mysterious ancient site of Avebury.
Wander the streets of the university city of Oxford.
Enjoy the freedom of your own car on this self-drive trip. Audley can arrange a rental vehicle for you if you require one.
Experience authentic Austrian fare accompanied by traditional Tyrolean music and dancing.
Take a panoramic boat cruise across Lake Geneva.
Explore the postcard-worthy village of Hallstatt in the Austrian lake district.
