Europe Holidays

Europe Travel Specialist

As an award-winning Europe destination specialist, I bring years of expertise and first-hand experience to creating memorable European holidays.

My own travels across Croatia, Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Iceland, Turkey, the UK and beyond have shaped the way I help travellers explore Europe with confidence.

Whether you are considering a river cruise, ocean cruise, small-group tour, rail journey or independent adventure, I can help you create a European holiday designed around your interests and travel style.

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Creating Your European Journey

Choosing where to go is only one part of planning a memorable European holiday.

The way your destinations, experiences and travel style fit together can make a significant difference to how your trip feels. Sometimes that means combining a cruise with extra time on land, adding a scenic rail journey, slowing down in a favourite region, or planning around a special event.

If you are still exploring what your ideal trip could look like, read my guide to planning a European holiday designed around your interests, travel style and experiences.

Europe Holidays

Explore Europe’s history, cultures and breathtaking beauty on an unforgettable range of carefully crafted itineraries offering time to explore unique destinations and iconic landmarks. A lifetime of memories awaits.

Tromso - Image by Xavier Photography on Unsplash

Norwegian Fjords With Michel Roux | Cunard

From $2,479 Twin Share pp
12 days
Northern Europe
13 - 25 November 2026
Chase the Northern Lights on a 12-night Norway cruise featuring late stays in Tromsø and Narvik and daytime explorations of scenic towns like Ålesund.
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Iceland with Michelin-star chef Michel Roux
A chance to see the Northern Lights
A variety of spacious staterooms and suites
Cunarder bed draped in sumptuous linen
An array of luxury Penhaligon’s toiletries Complimentary robes and slippers, tea and coffee service, and the option for a special breakfast in bed
Gala themed evenings with special menus and cocktails
Classes including yoga, spin, aerobics, fencing, painting, dancing, and more
From$2,479Twin Share pp
Tromso - Image by Xavier Photography on Unsplash

Northern Lights Adventure | Hapag-Lloyd

From € 8,570 Twin Share pp
15 day
Northern Europe
11 - 26 October 2026
Sail through Norway's fjords and islands during Northern Lights season. Enjoy breathtaking winter scenery and the chance to see the aurora borealis at sea.
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Northern Lights magic: enjoy stunning views on deck
Spectacular scenery: Norway’s Fjord World and the dramatic Lofoten Islands
Good opportunities for watching whales in the Norwegian Sea
Norwegian cities with charm: architecturally and historically appealing
Dog and reindeer sleigh rides, hiking and more* (subject to snow conditions)
From€ 8,570Twin Share pp
Guggenheim Bilbao - Image by Piotr Musiol on Unsplash

Western Europe (musical cruise) | Hapag-Lloyd

From € 5,390 Twin Share pp
10 day
Western Europe
07 - 17 October 2026
Sail through Western Europe in autumn splendour. Enjoy exclusive classical concerts, cultural landmarks, and elegant coastlines on this enriching voyage.
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Tracing the sounds of Europe – in landscapes like a painting by Monet or Renoir
Classical music concerts in St Malo and Bilbao – exclusively for guests on board
Savoir-vivre: explore Honfleur with pleasure and leisure on a stroll through the town
Architecture on the Bay of Biscay: the old town of La Rochelle with its half-timbered houses
Portugal’s city gem Viana do Castelo to round off your cruise – with its palaces and churches
From€ 5,390Twin Share pp
Alicante Spain - Image by Datingscout on Unsplash

Radiant Rivieras | Oceania Cruises

From $5,120.00 Twin Share pp
10 day
Mediterranean
05-15 November 2026
Sail from Barcelona to Rome on Oceania Cruises 10-night Radiant Rivieras voyage visiting Spain, France, Monaco, and Italy aboard the luxurious Marina.
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Visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the amazing La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece.
Enjoy the lovely Montjuic Gardens, Gaudí's other fabulous structures, the charming squares of the old Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas.
Optional: Visit beautiful Montserrat and its monastery in a breathtaking setting high in the mountains.
Dining in all of our exquisite specialty restaurants; shipboard gratuities; unlimited WiFi throughout the ship; specialty coffees, sodas, cold-pressed juices, and still and sparkling Vero Water®; free laundrettes … and more.
From$5,120.00Twin Share pp
Anzac Day 2027 Belgium & Holland

ANZAC Day 2027 Holland & Belgium

Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours
From $9,895 pp/twin
8 days
Departs Amsterdam
23 April 2027
Mark Anzac Day in a truly meaningful way on a AmaWaterways river cruise through the scenic waterways of Holland and Belgium during tulip season. Travel aboard AmaSerena with an expert historian and visit three significant battlefields: Waterloo, the site of Napoleon’s downfall; the Ypres Salient, central to the First World War; and locations linked to Operation Market Garden in the Second World War. Spend Anzac Day in the Ypres region, where Australian and New Zealand troops served in 1917, and attend the commemorative service at the Menin Gate.
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Services of an expert Historian throughout the journey
Commemorate Anzac Day with a special service at the Menin Gate
Spend Anzac Day exploring the battlefields of the Ypres Salient
4-days exclusive battlefield touring exploring Waterloo, WWI & WWII
Luxury accommodation aboard AmaSerena in stateroom of your choice; complimentary WiFi; luxurious on-board amenities
All tips and gratuities, port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees are included.
From$9,895pp/twin
D-Day 2027 River Cruise

D-DAY Anniversary River Cruise Normandy

Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours
From $10,763 pp/twin
8 days
Departs Paris
03 June 2027
Embark on a memorable AmaWaterways river cruise through Normandy to honour the anniversary of D-Day. Cruise along the Seine aboard the luxury AmaLyra and gain deeper insight into this pivotal moment in history with the guidance of a specialist military historian. The itinerary includes time at the Normandy landing beaches on June 6, time to wander the medieval streets of Rouen to learn about Joan of Arc’s final days, and to enjoy the serenity of Monet’s celebrated gardens at Giverny.
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Highlights Include
Services of an expert Historian throughout the journey
Commemorate D-Day Anniversary on the Normandy D-Day landing beaches
2-days exclusive battlefield touring Normandy D-Day landing beaches
Luxury accommodation aboard AmaLyra in stateroom of your choice; Complimentary WiFi; Luxurious on-board amenities
All tips and gratuities, port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees are included.
From$10,763pp/twin
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