Our favourite epic journeys in Europe
Navigating landscapes, taking on soul-searching and adrenaline-pumping activities, understanding diverse cultures, and pushing yourself to try something new - these are the kind of adventures that stay with you forever. Having explored the length and breadth of Europe, Lightfoot Travel can customise epic itineraries for any experiential traveller.
Embark on a cultural voyage through Italy soaking in the history of Rome, appreciating art and architecture in Florence, sampling fine wines in Tuscany, and basking in seaside-style on the Amalfi Coast.
In Spain, take a tour around Barcelona through Gaudi’s eyes, then marvel at the moorish architecture of the Andalucían cities of Seville and Granada.
Immerse yourself in the Scandinavian lifestyle as you journey between Sweden, Norway and Denmark, enjoying natural phenomenons like the Aurora Borealis and winter activities such as husky sledding.
Cruise from Iceland to Scotland and visit some of Europe’s most isolated islands. Brave the wind-swept Orkney Islands, then seek out puffins on the Faroe Islands before touring Europe’s largest glacier, the Vatnajökull ice cap.
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CappadociaIstanbulMontenegroCroatiaDubrovnik
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Take in the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
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Enjoy a private boat ride around the Bosphorus
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Laze on the pink-sand beaches of Montenegro
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Wander the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik
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Cruise to the island of Mljet - one of the most beautiful in the Adriatic
Beach, Food, & Art Summer Holiday
GreeceCyclades: Mykonos & SantoriniBarcelonaMadridSpainEurope
- Explore Athens on a private guided tour, including a trip to the Acropolis
- Visit the sacred site of Delphi, home of the oracle of Apollo
- Enjoy beautiful beaches and fun activities in Mykonos
- Get a taste of Spain on a tapas tour of the Spanish capital, Madrid
- Discover the world of Gaudi in the avant-garde city of Barcelona
Gastronomic Tour of Croatia
- Go truffle hunting on the Istrian Peninsula before truffle tasting
- Explore the historic Croatian cities of Pula, Sibenik, Split and Dubrovnik
- Sample fine wines and olive oils at some of Croatia’s best producers
- Visit the islands of Hvar and Korcula, said to be Marco Polo’s birthplace
- Savour Croatian delicacies at some of the country’s finest restaurants
Greek Island Hopping
Cyclades: Mykonos & SantoriniGreeceEurope
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Hike and cycle around the countryside in Syros, Greek Island
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Stroll the pretty streets and see the tranquil side of Mykonos
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Witness the archeological wonders of Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Discover the tavernas and pastry shops of Serifos
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Relax on the secluded beaches of Kythnos
Puglia’s Coast and Cities
- Savour lunch in a noble palace while listening to a private baroque concert
- Explore the coast and towns of Puglia, the ‘heel of Italy’
- Learn the secrets of traditional cookery from an Italian mamma
- Discover the famous ‘trulli’ houses of Alberobello and the ‘White City’ of Ostuni
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Matera and spend the night in one of its famous cave hotels