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Explore some of the best beaches in Spain with stops in beautiful Sitges and Tarragona. As seen in The Times.
Looking for a trip to recharge? Try this refreshing beautiful trip through the mountains and lakes. As seen in The Telegraph.
Discover the best dog-friendly routes to France, Italy and The Netherlands. As seen in Euronews.
Top picks for late summer
Last of the summer wine in Alsace
Nîmes, Barcelona, Palma, Mallorca, Paris
Grape harvesting season is the best time to visit the Rhine. You'll find age-old harvesting traditions as you sip your way along the Burgundy wine trail through the vineyards of Alsace.
Sailing to Sardinia
Golfo Aranci, Livorno, Basel, Florence, Nice, Alghero
In late summer, blue-zone Sardinia slows even further. With fewer crowds, island life unfolds in piazzas, fishermen head out in calm waters, and the Med invites quiet swims, warm from summer gone.
Dalmatian coast and islands
Zagreb, Korčula, Opatija, Basel, Graz, Mljet, Ulm, Split, Dubrovnik, Venice
As late summer settles over Dalmatia, sunsets become a highlight. From Split’s Marjan Hill to Dubrovnik’s city walls, the Adriatic glows with golden hues, offering unforgettable views each evening.
Surf and turf in San Sebastian
Santiago de Compostela, Bordeaux, Barcelona, Lyon, Burgos, San Sebastián
September marks the start of surfing season. San Sebastian gives a whole new meaning to surf and turf, where days of catching waves give way to evenings hopping across Spain's best pintxos bars.
Tuscany's peach region
Strasbourg, Lecce, Lugano, Modena, Zürich, Bari, Monopoli, Trani
Sink your teeth into the Tuscan peach region of Londa, at its ripest come September. The Pesca regina di Londa stretches out across the Florence province, home to the nearly-extinct Londa peach.
Marseille and the Riviera
Ajaccio, Bastia, Marseille, Cassis, Calvi
See out summer's end on the Côte d'Azur for a hit of heat and glamour once the crowds have gone. Marseille is an easy-to-reach smorgasbord of cool neighbourhoods, arty enclaves and Riviera charm.
As seen in the Guardian: Tunisia, overland
Follow in the footsteps of travel journalist, Diana Jarvis, on an itinerary that traverses the length of France by train, before an overnight sailing to the Northern coast of Africa.
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Trending trips
Alpine Express
Turin, Lecco, Chur, Bern and Paris
Highlands & Hogwarts
Glasgow, Fort William & Inverness
Barcelona and Tarragona
Nîmes, Tarragona and Barcelona
Central Europe by train
Zürich, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Berlin and Brussels
Glacial lake hopping
Basel, Locarno, Lugano, Lecco and Paris
Morocco flight-free
Nîmes, Madrid, Cádiz, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fez and Casablanca
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Journal: Why take the local train?
When it comes to rail travel in Europe, sleek high-speed services and famous tourist trains often steal the spotlight. But there’s something to be said about regional trains: some follow the same picturesque routes as their counterparts or transport you to the big cities, while others take interesting detours. But all offer the chance to soak up views, explore lesser-visited towns and support local infrastructure
Read on to find out why local trains might just be the best way to travel in Europe.
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What’s included?
Our price includes all of your holiday transport, accommodation and a personalised itinerary for your trip. You'll also have our travel experts on WhatsApp all holiday for disruption support and travel tips.
What are the departure dates?
(Almost) any that you want! Our trips don’t start and end on specific dates, you can choose any date that you’d like, even when booking online. Please bear in mind that prices may vary.
Can I adapt the route you’re suggesting?
Yes - it’s your holiday. Before you book your trip, you can let us know which change you’d like to make (e.g. if you have a particular place you’d love to stay and you’d like us to work that into your route) and we’ll be happy to make the changes.
How do you deal with travel disruptions?
If travel restrictions due to Covid or other situations mean you can’t take your holiday, we can move your dates, change routes or issue a full refund, no questions asked.