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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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See the many treasures of the Hermitage, one of the world's best art galleries.
Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress, the city's first permanent building.
See the Catherine Palace and marvel at the phenomenal wealth of the Tsars.
Explore the beautiful canals and grand buildings of one of the world's prettiest cities.
Wander the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Explore Rothiemurchus Estate by Land Rover.
Enjoy a local wildlife walk.
Cruise on Loch Ness while searching for Nessie.
Sip Irish whiskey at distilleries throughout Dublin.
Visit Newgrange and the Boyne Valley.
Drive the spectacular Beara Peninsula.
Kayak on Kenmare Bay while on the lookout for seals.
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.
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.
See the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral.
Explore one of the world's biggest and best art collections in the Hermitage.
Wander along St. Petersburg's canals.
See one of the Tsar's sumptuous summer palaces.
Explore Glasgow's vibrant street art with a local.
Visit some of Islay's iconic whisky distilleries for tastings.
Embark on a wildlife cruise around Islay's rugged coastline.
Drive through the mountains of Argyll, visiting several picturesque castles along the way.
Cycle along the shores of beautiful Loch Lomond.
Explore Newgrange — an ancient passage tomb that predates the Egyptian pyramids.
Visit the iconic Cliffs of Moher.
View the rugged landscape of Connemara National Park.
Learn the rules of hurling during a hands-on Gaelic games experience.
Discover the original relics from Pompeii on a privately guided tour of Naples Archaeological Museum.
Hike the panoramic trails of Ischia and enjoy lunch at a traditional agriturismo.
Explore the cosmopolitan city of Naples on a guided walking tour.
Relax at Ischia’s thermal baths and beaches.
See the Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow.
Visit the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.
Take a train between the two cities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walk the quirky streets of Glasgow on an orientation tour.
Experience the whiskey reputation of Islay.
Explore the castles and glens around Oban.
Taste a variety of whiskey in Speyside.
Marvel at the dramatic coastline of the Antrim Coast.
Experience a unique distillery tour in Dublin.
Explore the Kremlin and Armoury complex and see Russia's Fabergé Eggs.
Explore the art of the Hermitage State Museum.
Take a hydrofoil into the Gulf of Finland to visit Peter the Great’s palace.
Explore the palace of Catherine the Great at Tsarskoe Selo, home to the Amber Room.
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.
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.
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 the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum.
Experience traditional Basque culture with lunch at a secretive gastronomic society.
Drive and hike through the verdant vineyards of La Rioja.
Taste a variety of Rioja wines and indulge in delicious Basque pintxos.
Cross the border into France and explore more of the Basque coastline.
Explore the Antrim Coast including Giant’s Causeway and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.
Visit Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head.
Learn about traditional Irish life at the Glencolmcille Folk Village.
Discover the impressive Slieve League cliffs.
Glamp in a bubble dome and stargaze.
Watch out for Nessie on a Loch Ness boat trip.
Visit a traditional working farm to witness trained sheepdogs lead sheep through a variety of obstacles.
Look out for otters, seals and porpoise on a boat trip along the coastline of Islay.
Explore the Cairngorms National Park on a quad bike trek.
Kayak through central Stockholm.
Cruise through the Gothenburg archipelago.
Bake chewy rye bread in Denmark's capital city.
Visit some of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds with a local guide.
Take an afternoon tea lesson in London.
Marvel at the striking architecture and impressive history of Canterbury Cathedral.
Admire the White Cliffs of Dover.
Enjoy fish and chips in the pretty, medieval town of Rye.
Spend the night in a 16th-century castle located on its own private island.
Drive along the spectacular Dingle Peninsula.
Visit the historic Rock of Cashel.
Explore Newgrange — an ancient passage tomb that predates the Egyptian pyramids.
Discover the covered passages of Paris and the Opéra Garnier.
Taste the best pastries and chocolates of Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
Uncover the history of Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte.
Explore the highlights of the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay.
Marvel at the grandeur of Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle.
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.
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 the mountainous Nevis Range and Glencoe.
Taste a dram of whisky in a Scottish Castle.
Wonder at the beauty of the Isle of Skye’s unique landscape.
Hike in Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains.
Visit the Cliffs of Moher where you can spot puffins.
Explore the rugged landscape of Connemara National Park.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath.
Explore York’s medieval city walls.
Walk alongside the remains of Hadrian’s Wall.
