'It’s not the destination, it’s the journey' – so said every cheesy, road-to-redemption reality show presenter ever. But they might just be on to something, you know. When that journey involves switch-back turns through epic mountains, cruising along sweeping coastlines or trundling through rolling hills surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, road trips really are rather marvellous. Even better, an iconic road trip holiday is enough to justify a whole journey, and our famous road trips can take you across a whole country, or even a continent. The freedom of the road can evoke nostalgia or even be the stuff of legend: that ribbon of asphalt stretching into infinity, crossing vast rugged landscapes, and following intricate coastlines. For road trip rookies, the US is a great place to start (maybe driving a classic Ford Mustang?), with a playlist to match the views. There’s the epic Route 66, Highway One from San Francisco to Los Angeles, or the Blues Highway from Chicago to New Orleans. Closer to home, Europe is also road trip central, with northern Norway and Iceland two classics of the genre. So what are you waiting for? Put your foot to the floor on an Original Travel road trip.

Road Trip Ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Albania – Greece – Tirana – Berat – Gjirokaster – Sarande – Corfu

    Ottoman Cities and Ionian Coast - A Journey from Albania to Greece

    Set off on an 11-day Mediterranean adventure, dipping between the pretty plains of Albania and gorgeous Greece

    11 days, from £3950 to £5100

  • One Country USA – West Coast – California

    Travelling with Teenagers - A California Road Trip from San Francisco to LA

    Soak up SoCal on this two-week family adventure between San Francisco and Hollywood

    14 days, from £3000 to £5950

  • One Country Tunisia – Tunis – Kelibia – Sousse – Tijma – Djerba

    From Tunis to Djerba - A Road Trip Along the Tunisian Coast

    Buckle up for an 11-day road trip along the Tunisian coast, hopping between its cultural and historical icons

    11 days, from £1900 to £2650

  • One Country Costa Rica – Alajuela – Monteverde – La Fortuna – Bijagua – Nosara

    Volcanoes, Rainforests and Exotic Wildlife - A Family Road Trip Across Costa Rica

    Enjoy a nature-inspired family road trip across Costa Rica, taking in dramatic volcanoes and exotic wildlife

    13 days, from £3100 to £4050

  • One Country Spain – Portugal – San Sebastian – Bilbao – Picos de Europa – Santiago de Compostela – Porto – Douro Valley

    Northern Spain and Portugal Road Trip - Coastal Cities, Trekking Trails & Vineyard Tours

    Pair vibrant northern Spain with picturesque northern Portugal on this two-week road trip between the cities and the countryside

    16 days, from £3405 to £5435

  • One Country USA – Canada – Wyoming – Montana – Yellowstone – Banff – Jasper – Vancouver – Seattle

    Road Tripping the Rockies - From the American West to Canada

    Traverse five states and provinces on this epic three-week road trip, charting the rugged beauty of the Rockies Explore some of North America’s most impressive national parks

    21 days, from £6650 to £9900

  • One Country Morocco – Azrarag – Tighmert – Ait Issafen – Lake Iriqi – Skoura

    The Secret South of Morocco - An Exclusive Road Trip With a Private Driver

    Put Morocco in focus and sidestep the navigation hassle on this privately driven road trip through the sun-soaked south

    7 days, from £4540 to £6260

  • One Country Italy – Puglia – Fasano – Matera – Lecce

    Culture and Cuisine in Puglia - A Scenic Road Trip from Fasano to Lecce

    Embrace the laid-back beauty of southern Italy on this Puglian road trip through coast, countryside and culture

    9 days, from £3300 to £4200

  • One Country Australia – Adelaide – Port Augusta – Arkaroola – Flinders Ranges – Wilpena Pound – Clare Valley

    The Ultimate South Australia Road Trip - From the Outback to Wine Country

    Hit the road and explore South Australia’s wild side over 15 days, from Adelaide to the Outback

    15 days, from £5000 to £6500

Road Trips by country

Why take a road trip with Original Travel?


Because while road trips are all about the freedom to explore, you still want someone to organise the bits in between. That's where we come in. Our Concierge service is the best in the business, and really comes into its own on a road trip where your plans might change on a whim. Our Concierges are there to make alternative plans, recommend en route restaurants for lunch and generally oil the wheels of the trip. Then there's the accommodation; an Original Travel road trip will involve the very best pit stops available, from chic boutiques to opulent resorts, depending on your requirements. And that's before we've even mentioned the boring logistics - from meticulously planning your route and hotels to organising car hire and navigational gear, so all you need to do is create your ultimate road trip playlist (although we can make some great suggestions for that too, with our destination specific Spotify and Deezer playlists), sit back and enjoy the ride.

So if you're thinking about hitting the road and exploring some of the world's most epic scenery and culture, the Original Travel team can create you a road trip to remember.