A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Discover the delights of Paris on a private guided tour.
4 days, from £860 to £1370
Take a ride in a vintage Trabant car from the former GDR
4 days, from £900 to £1230
Enjoy a private guided walking tour of Venice’s top sites
4 days, from £965 to £1340
Take a walking tour to see some of the city’s most impressive buildings
4 days, from £1040 to £1480
Explore the city’s different districts with a knowledgeable local guide
4 days, from £1040 to £1400
Travel back in time to the buried cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Oplontis
5 days, from £1080 to £1700
Hike a scenic track in Dyron where you'll have spectacular sea views
5 days, from £1195 to £1905
Stay in a collection of beautiful medieval towns nestled in the Portuguese hinterland
11 days, from £1260 to £2200
Enjoy a family-friendly tour of Vatican City, including the spellbinding Sistine Chapel
4 days, from £1310 to £2090
Follow in the footsteps of Austria’s great musical legends in Salzburg and Vienna
6 days, from £1570 to £2100
Spend a week exploring Portugal off the beaten track
7 days, from £1800 to £2700
Wander the streets of Old Town Dubrovnik, led by an expert guide
5 days, from £1830 to £2915
Get lost along the little lanes of Lecce's beautiful sandstone centre
10 days, from £1845 to £2945
Get a taste for local fare during a foodie tour of Athens, dipping into Varvakios Central Market and enjoying a delicious meal
8 days, from £1845 to £2945
Soak up the sun on the shores of Lake Como and hike the mountains surrounding Lake Garda
9 days, from £2010 to £2770
Soak up the rich culture of Italy's southern region, home to some of the country's best olive groves
9 days, from £2170 to £2945
Travel through Norway by train to experience its fjords, rivers and mountains in a greener way
11 days, from £2250 to £3200
Retrace the route taken by the original Orient Express
12 days, from £3040 to £4350
Hike along the picture-perfect Path of the Gods and explore Praiano’s stunning surroundings
10 days, from £4490 to £7165
Tour the Louvre with one of the museum's curators
13 days, from £7450 to £11895
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
Home to magnificent mountain ranges, beautiful beaches, captivating cites and pretty much everything in between, Europe packs a lot of bang for its buck. When planning your culture holidays in Europe, our experts are on hand to create your ideal bespoke itinerary, filled to the brim with, you guessed it - culture. You could venture to the vibrant metropolis that is Istanbul, where the frenetic streets buzz with a potent mix of East and West, evoking the city's colourful past. Travel back in time and reconnect in Romania on a cultural trip through Transylvania, discovering a land that time forgot, touring the ancient streets of Sibiu. Perhaps food, art and history appeal? Head to the lyrical landscapes of Provence to explore honey-hued towns, indulge in local produce and marvel at scenery that inspired Van Gough and landmarks like the Palais des Papes in Avignon.
Europe also happens to be a perfect place for one of our trademark and award-winning Big Short Breaks. Head off on a cultural-filled extravaganza, which could be anything from a long weekend in Florence - complete with a walking tour of the city and a private cookery lesson - to a trip to the rugged wilderness of Norway, or listening to Sami storytellers and walking ancient pilgrimage trails. Throw in handpicked luxury hotels and our clued-up Concierges, there to give you the low down on what the locals do, and you have yourself a captivating cultural holiday in Europe.
Our team of destination experts will get to know you and your unique requirements for your holiday
We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities
All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges
