Summer to Europe Holidays

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.

Europe Summer Holiday Ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Spain – San Sebastian

    A Big Short Break to San Sebastian - Beachfront Fun & Foodie Feasts

    Wine and dine your way around San Sebastian on a three-day foodie escape, packed with Basque flavours

    3 days, from £930 to £1480

  • One Country Spain – Canary Islands – Lanzarote – Macher – San Bartolome

    Lanzarote with the Family - Volcanoes, Coastlines and Island Life

    Treat the whole family to an eight-day getaway in Lanzarote, from Macher to San Bartolome

    8 days, from £1450 to £2150

  • One Country Spain – Canary Islands – La Palma – Santa Cruz – Tazacorte

    A Getaway to La Palma - From Wild Volcanoes to Coastal Calm

    Escape to La Palma for six days of island adventure, from volcanic hikes to laid-back coastal living

    6 days, from £1500 to £2150

  • Stay Spain – Valencia – Sagra

    The Delights of Mediterranean Spain - Valencia and the Costa Blanca

    Spend eight days between Valencia’s historic centre and a private estate on the Costa Blanca

    8 days, from £1550 to £2250

  • One Country Portugal – Porto – Guimaraes – Pinhao

    A Classic Portugal Road Trip - Port Pours, Medieval Towns and Valley Views

    Hit the road on a week-long escape through Portugal’s riverside cities, medieval towns and wine valleys

    7 days, from £1650 to £2300

  • One Country Portugal – Lisbon – A Dos Cunhados

    Lively Lisbon and Coastal Calm - A Big Short Break in Western Portugal

    Pair the timeless allure of Lisbon with the scenic charm of A Dos Cunhados on this six-day sojourn in Portugal

    6 days, from £1650 to £2300

  • One Country Portugal – Porto – Coimbra – Lisbon

    Portugal’s Powerhouse Cities by Train - Art, History and a Taste of Port Wine

    Watch Portugal roll past your window on this seven-day rail adventure from Porto to Coimbra and Lisbon

    7 days, from £1700 to £2300

  • One Country Italy – Turin – Piedmont

    Turin and Piedmont - Flavours of an Unexplored Italy

    Uncover a series of hidden gems on this six-day journey through a sleepy corner of northern Italy

    6 days, from £1750 to £2400

  • One Country Spain – Barcelona – Begur – Cadaques

    City, Surrealism and Scenery - A Coastal Road Trip Through Catalonia

    Explore Catalonia on this week-long coastal road trip, from Barcelona’s modernist energy to the sun-bleached Costa Brava

    8 days, from £1800 to £2500

Summer to Europe Guide

Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday

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.