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.

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Scandinavian Winter Fairytale – Solo

New Tour. Selling Fast.
From $19,995 pp
20 day
Scandinavia
26 Nov - 15 Dec 2026
20 day solo winter tour through Scandinavia and Lapland featuring Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Bergen, a Havila coastal cruise, Aurora Cabins and Northern Lights experiences.
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Highlights
Explore Copenhagen and Stockholm. Wander historic laneways, enjoy cosy winter markets, and take in the unique blend of tradition and modern design.
Discover Oslo and Bergen. Experience Norway’s cultural capital and explore the UNESCO listed wharf at Bryggen before travelling deep into fjord country.
Spend six nights on a scenic winter voyage in your own private cabin while watching for the Northern Lights along the Arctic coast.
Fall asleep under the night sky in an Aurora Cabin in Saariselkä with heated glass roofs designed for Northern Lights viewing, and enjoy a husky safari and reindeer sleigh adventure.
Visit Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, stay at Santa’s Hotel, explore winter forests and visit Santa Claus Village to meet Santa in his official hometown.
From$19,995pp
Douro Valley - Quinta de la Rosa Pinhao - Image by Rach Sam on Unsplash

Douro Delights

From $7,495 pp/twin
9 day
Portugal
Multiple dates 2026
Start in Madrid before a seven night Douro cruise, discovering medieval villages, regional flavours and a tasting at Quinta da Aveleda.
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Trip Inclusions
Experiences in seven destinations
Freedom of Choice inclusions
Visit Palácio da Bolsa for a cocktail reception, followed by a traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall
One night land accommodation and seven nights on river ship MS Estrela
Sample wine and cheese at Quinta da Aveleda, a family business that has been producing wine in the Douro region since the 1870s
From$7,495pp/twin
Linz Danube - Image by Leonhard Niederwimmer on Pixabay

Magnificant Europe | APT

From $8,495 pp/twin
15 day
Europe
Multiple dates 2026
Discover Europe from the water as you cruise between vibrant cities and quiet towns, with excellent service and relaxed, all-inclusive comfort.
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Trip Inclusions
Experiences in 14 destinations
All-inclusive sightseeing experiences
Exclusive – Visit Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail party and private classical concert
After wandering through the Namedy Castle and its manicured gardens during this exclusive Signature Experience, you’ll attend a morning tea, where a pianist sets the mood
Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and ‘The Sound of Music’ Show
From$8,495pp/twin
Aurora Borealis Iceland - Image by v2osk on Unsplash

Iceland Magical Northern Lights

From $4,149 pp/twin
6 day
Iceland
Jan-Mar, Sep-Dec 2026
Explore Iceland’s waterfalls, geysers, glaciers and geothermal pools, with evenings dedicated to searching for the northern lights on a magical Arctic escape.
Highlights
Search for nature's dazzling display on a northern lights cruise in Reykjavík.
Venture out into the countryside outside of Vík for 3 nights in search of more aurora borealis sightings.
Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon.
Experience the energy at the geothermal fields of Geysir.
Straddle two continents whilst exploring Thingvellir’s rugged rift valley.
From$4,149pp/twin
Palermo Sicily - Image by Who Is Denilo on Unsplash

Southern Italy & Sicily

From $5,649 pp/twin
12 day
Italy
March to December 2026
Discover Sicily and Southern Italy, from Palermo and Taormina to Matera, Sorrento, Positano and Pompeii, on a journey rich in history, culture and coastal beauty.
Highlights
Experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.
Stand in awe before the ancient Greek theatre in Taormina.
Experience true Sicilian hospitality during a farmhouse lunch.
Journey to Positano village, the pearl of the Amalfi Coast.
Tour a vineyard and wine cellar located in the badlands of Matera's Basilicata region.
From$5,649pp/twin
Meteroa - Image by Sorin Cicos on Unsplash

Exploring Greece and the Greek Islands

From $8,399 pp/twin
15 day
Europe
April to October 2026
Explore Greece’s ancient sites, vibrant islands and traditional culture, from Athens and Delphi to Mykonos, Santorini and the prehistoric ruins of Akrotiri.
Highlights
Explore Mykonos, the whitewashed jewel of the Cyclades Islands, at your leisure.
Come to know two breathtaking Byzantine monasteries in Metéora, built over 600 years ago.
Visit the remarkably preserved Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri on Santorini
Explore the grandeur of Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Taste olive oil and homemade jams at a local farm in the Peloponnese countryside.
From$8,399pp/twin
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