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Here at Original Travel, we have made no secret of the fact that we love Europe and when it comes to summer holidays, it's a continent that gives even the most enticing, exotic and far-flung destinations a run for their money. We could be here all-day recounting the joys of summer holidays to Europe, from countless blissful beaches, epic history and a dazzling array of cultural, culinary and artistic diversity… you get the picture, summer in Europe is always a good idea.
A summer holiday is something that we Brits hold in the highest of esteem and with so many interesting and diverse places to visit in Europe, it's hard to know where to begin. Our wonderful team of passionate Europe experts can help create a bespoke itinerary for your perfect summer break. Fancy cruising down the sun-soaked Amalfi coast in a vintage car? Maybe the iconic landscapes of Provence are calling your name, or you yearn for tapas and cultural treats in Barcelona. Greece's island speckled sea is the perfect place to escape for a beach-filled summer break, or perhaps you want to explore Stockholm's sophisticated streets or head to Norway for a Big Short break, to marvel at the pristine fjords. With a little bit of something for everyone, do we even have to mention the incredible road trip and slow travel options?
Throw in luxury hotels, travel tips from our clued-up Concierges and the fact that is just so darn easy to get to - Europe has all the ingredients you need for a picture-perfect summer break.
Itinerary Ideas
Best for: Couples, Solo Travellers and Sabbatical Goers
Art, Architecture & Ancient Cities: A Cultural Sabbatical Through Europe
Over the next six weeks you will travel through Italy via train,
stopping off to learn more about regional and national cultural
identities and...
41 Days
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Solo Travellers and Eco Travellers
Gastrainomy: a European Train Tour for Foodies
This eight-day 'gastrainomy' European train tour for foodies
across France and Spain is jam-packed with culinary delights, but
also culture and...
8 Days
From £2,795pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Solo Travellers and Eco Travellers
Europe’s Best Food and Wine: A Gastronomic Train Trip to Bordeaux & San Sebastian
This six-day gastronomic trip to Bordeaux and San Sebastian by
train includes the most famous wine and foodie destinations in
Europe. Learn about...
6 Days
From £2,115pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families and Groups
An Italian Mountains & Beach Break: Summer in the Dolomites and Puglia
Enjoy the best of both worlds as you combine Italy's Dolomite
mountains in the north with Puglia's beaches in the south.
Families, couples and...
10 Days
From £3,530pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Groups
Gastronomy in Greece: Foodie Athens and Naxos
This eight-day foodie Athens and Naxos trip combines two the
best Greek gastronomic destinations, including wine tastings and
culinary and cultural...
8 Days
From £1,990pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families, Groups and Solo Travellers
Cyclades Islands Adventure: Exploring the Coast, Cuisine and Villages of Paros and Naxos
This eight-day Cyclades Islands adventure takes in Athens and
the lesser-known Cyclades Islands of Paros and Naxos. Start with a
historic tour...
8 Days
From £1,760pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
Culture and Culinary Treats: A Romantic Trip to Southern Italy
Soak up the sun in southern Italy on this 10-day luxury getaway
that takes you from the achingly beautiful Amalfi Coast to
pretty-as-a-picture...
10 Days
From £4,840pp
Best for: Couples and Families
Adventure Sabbatical through Sweden, Norway and Iceland
Spend two months travelling through Iceland and Norway exploring
all that these glorious northern countries have to offer. From
cross-country...
55 Days
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
An Exclusive Corsica Getaway: Unwind With Blissful Beach Days & Idyllic Island-Hopping Trips
Spend six days relaxing and getting away from it all in the
Corsican countryside, spending your nights in a converted
shepherd's hut and your...
6 Days
From £2,185pp
: Indicates itineraries that can be done entirely, or partially, by train.
Where to Go
The French Riviera
Sun-drenched and seductive, the shores of the French Riviera have enticed many a sun-seeker over the years, long before Brigitte Bardot first...
Northern Norway
There are Arctic adventures aplenty to enjoy in Northern Norway, from dog-sledding and snowmobiling to skiing by boat and king crab fishing.
Valencia and Eastern Spain
Long overshadowed by other Spanish cities, Valencia is fast coming into its own.
Barcelona & Catalonia
The fiercely proud and independent Catalonia is the ideal spot for a food-focused Big Short Break or a longer luxury holiday.
The Algarve
For those wanting to stay poolside, the Algarve that we know and love couldn’t be more perfect, but for those looking for something a bit different,...
Sicily & the Aeolian Islands
An extraordinary diversity of sights in one small area, from the classical ruins and beaches of Sicily to the volcanic outcrops of the Aeolian...
The Aegean Coast
Turquoise sea, beautiful bays and pretty little villages line Turkey's south western coast - a holiday in its own right or great in combination...
Peloponnese
Few, if any, destinations have had as significant an impact on the Western psyche and vocabulary as the Peloponnese peninsula in south-western Greece.
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