Responsible Travel Europe Holidays

The perfect patchwork of countries and cultures, Europe is wonderfully diverse, offering up everything from slick city breaks to wild hiking holidays and fun family getaways in the sun. This is a continent where you can explore multiple destinations in a single trip and fill up on enough culture to last you a lifetime, but it is also a continent suffering the effects of short-haul flights and overtourism, which is why responsible travel in Europe is so important.

Responsible Travel Europe holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Spain - San Sebastian

    City and Sea - London to San Sebastian by Train

    Admire the beautiful Basque Country as you travel by train from London to San Sebastian

    5 days, from £1350 to £2145

  • One Country Portugal - Monsaraz - Belmonte - Alvados

    Villages, Valleys and Vineyards - Central Portugal by Electric Car

    Sidestep the capital to see another side of Portugal on this week-long road trip through a string of tranquil towns

    7 days, from £1800 to £2650

  • One Country Sweden – Gothenburg – Marstrand – Ljungskile

    London to Gothenburg by Train - Scenic Journeys, Spectacular Seafood and Serene Shores

    Ride the rails from London to Gothenburg via Germany and Denmark on this nine-day train trip

    9 days, from £2095 to £3340

  • One Country Norway – Oslo – Lillehammer – Andalsnes – Oppdal – Roros – Trondheim

    Scenic Norway - From Oslo to Trondheim by Train

    Travel from Oslo to Trondheim by train to experience Norway’s picturesque fjords, rivers and mountains in a greener way

    11 days, from £2650 to £3700

  • One Country Italy – Puglia

    Slow Travel Italian Style - London to Puglia by Train

    Practice slow travel on this eight-day rail trip from trendy Milan to laid-back Lecce

    8 days, from £2700 to £4300

  • One Country Sweden – Denmark – Norway – Stockholm – Copenhagen – Oslo – Bergen

    Exploring the Scandinavian Capitals - A Car-Free Tour of Sweden, Denmark & Norway

    Visit Europe’s trendiest capitals, travelling by train and boat for a sustainable Scandinavian sojourn

    11 days, from £2950 to £3900

  • One Country Germany – Sweden – Norway – Hamburg – Gothenburg – Oslo – Flam – Bergen

    Exploring Pristine Nature - London to the Fjords by Train

    Journey through the lush countryside of Germany, Sweden and Norway on this train trip to the iconic Norwegian Fjords

    12 days, from £3190 to £5085

  • One Country Italy – Milan – Rome – Sicily – Florence – Bologna – Verona

    From Buzzing Cities to Golden Coastlines - An Italian Rail Adventure from North to South

    Embark on this epic 25-day train journey through Italy, city-hopping from the Alps to Sicily and back

    25 days, from £7900 to £10500

  • One Country Sweden – Hamburg – Stockholm – Swedish Lapland – Harads – Jukkasjarvi – Gallivare

    London to Swedish Lapland by Train - Sleek Cities, Wilderness Wonders and Sami Culture

    Slip into a slower rhythm on this two-week flight-free trip to Swedish Lapland, via Brussels, Germany and Denmark

    14 days, from £8150 to £10550

With our team of responsible travel-savvy experts and our carbon-offsetting programme where we off-set 100% of air and ground travel, all of our holidays have an eco-travel edge. However, if you want to take it a step further, we can help craft the perfect ethical itinerary packed with memorable experiences and environmentally friendly modes of transport.

Our train travel itineraries are a great place to start if you're interested in responsible travel in Europe. Armed with a camera and good book, nab yourself a seat by the window and enjoy the scenic route to some of our favourite destinations including the sunny streets of San Sebastian, Italy's beautiful lakes and the wilds of West Sweden. Alternatively, opt for a European road trip, which gives you the chance to travel at your own pace and get a real feel for the countries you visit.