Europe Tours for Couples

Are you planning your honeymoon to Europe? Or just looking forward to spending time with your partner away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Europe is an ideal destination to experience together, full of sumptuous food, history, scenery and culture. For those who share common interests you can revel in them together. If you don’t? No worries! Europe’s diversity means there is something for everyone, so you can both get the most out of your holiday.

Taking a tour is the perfect way to travel Europe as a couple. It means neither of you has to drive, there will be no heated arguments about the right directions to follow along the narrow streets, and no one is responsible for doing all the planning (particularly if you have just finished organising your wedding!). Someone else can take care of the logistics while you spend time making memories and sharing once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Here are some great Europe tours for couples.

Insight Vacations – 16 Day Country Roads of France

When you are travelling with your partner you want time to reconnect and enjoy each other’s company. This tour has a blend of free time as well as plenty of two and three-night stays and relaxed starts so you won’t feel rushed. Enjoy wine tastings and traditional cuisine in Burgundy and a free day in Dijon to do as you please. Have time to yourselves to enjoy lunch amidst the mesmerising canals and bridges of lakeside Annecy and delight in a farm-to-table experience with local produce and wine in Chambéry.

Relax in the French Riviera or join an optional excursion before whiling away an evening at a table for two at a charming bistro in Nice. Satisfy a mix of interests as you indulge in the aromas of a perfumery, admire churches and cathedrals, and hit the Grand Prix circuit in Monaco. Spend three nights in Avignon to see the sights and enjoy a full day to yourselves to wander the streets or venture further afield.

Wind through medieval towns and stunning valleys on your way to the City of Love. Spend two nights in Paris taking in the highlights with your new touring friends, split into smaller groups to uncover the traditional side of Paris with a local foodie, and spend time under the twinkling city lights just the two of you.

Trafalgar – 10 Day Greek Island Hopper

Ahhh the Greek Islands… how dreamy! What’s more romantic than watching the sun set over the whitewashed buildings and azure water of the Santorini coastline? This at leisure tour is the perfect way to enjoy the best Athens has to offer, as well as three-night stays on Mykonos and Santorini. The longer stays and slower pace mean you spend less time on the move, and more time getting to experience these Cycladic gems in depth together.

Start and finish your tour on the mainland, where Athens showcases the ancient relics of the Acropolis and its modern buzz reverberates along cobbled streets. Three nights on Mykonos presents plenty of opportunity to explore on your own terms, with two full free days to try some traditional cuisine in a local taverna, meander the laneways, or enjoy the views from the windmill-lined hillsides. You’ll find it easy to get around with an orientation provided by your guide on the first day and their expertise on hand during your stay.

Santorini next – and it lives up to all the hype! Choose to soak in the glistening water, or just soak up the atmosphere. Spend your free time drinking in breathtaking views from the quaint towns that call the volcanic cliffs home, laze on the colourful sand beaches, browse the boutiques, visit a local winery, and get your fill of fresh seafood before heading back to the mainland (and reality!). It’s never easy to say goodbye to Greece, so just say see you later. There is always next time!

Back-Roads – 8 Day Croatia & The Dalmatian Coast

This small group tour welcomes a maximum of 18 guests, so it will foster an intimate setting to connect with your partner and your small group of fellow travellers. It also has two-night stays throughout the itinerary, with the exception of one night in Kotor, and offers a mix of history, scenery, indulgence, culture, and leisure time.

Spend two nights in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Trogir, the base from which you will explore the must-see sites of Split and the picturesque Krka National Park. Visit the small family-owned Bibich Winery for an afternoon of pure indulgence, sampling local wines and gourmet tapas. Your two nights on Korcula sees you enjoy a traditional cooking class and delicious dinner, a stroll through the charming Old Town, and free time to watch the world go by from an inviting beachside café with your partner.

Visit a local winery along the Peljesac Peninsula on your way to Kotor, where you will marvel at the cathedral of Saint Tryphon, meander along the picture-perfect harbour, and be amazed by the towering mountains rising around the edges of shimmering Kotor Bay. Finish your tour in Dubrovnik discovering the beautiful Old Town and historic sites, and take the cable car up Mount Srd to drink in the views at sunset - a magical moment to share.

Monograms – 10 Day Budapest, Vienna & Prague

If you want the convenience of having your accommodation, transport, and some sightseeing taken care of, but don’t want to travel in a group tour, then this independent tour might be for you. Take the stress out of the equation by having the logistics sorted and a local host on hand, but plenty of time to spend together - just the two of you. With fast trains getting you between destinations and three nights apiece in the romantic cities of Budapest, Vienna & Prague, this is a perfect itinerary for couples.

Enjoy a romantic walk along the Danube River as the lights of Budapest’s Parliament throw a golden glow across the water. Check out Heroes’ Square with its impressive statues by day and find the intriguing ruin bars by night. Use your free time to soak in a thermal bath or climb to the top of Gellert Hill for panoramic views of the stunning city lit up below.

Be serenaded by the City of Music with three nights in Vienna where you can walk in the footsteps of the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. Enjoy the captivating arts scene, marvel at the grandeur of Schonbrunn Palace, wander the charismatic streets where you will find somewhere to sit back and enjoy a coffee and apple strudel. Finish your getaway revelling in the highlights and hidden treasures of Prague as you wander arm in arm gazing up at the imposing spires towering over the pretty city.

Costsaver – 10 Day Italian Scene

Ciao Bella! Welcome to Italy! There is an undeniable romance to Italy, full of heart warming culture, cuisine, and experiences. This tour offers a mix of one and two-night stays and showcases some of the dreamiest places in Italy. Spend two nights in Rome to satisfy your inner history buff, taking in the Colosseum and the other ancient sites of the city. Choose to join an optional tour to the famous Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums before an evening at leisure for some alone time - maybe take a picnic to the Spanish Steps!

Tour south to the Bay of Naples, where you will visit the colourful village of Sorrento. Choose to take an optional excursion to Positano and the Amalfi Coast, or be transported back in time with a tour of Pompeii. Journey to the enchanting town of Assisi and through the stunning Apennine Mountains on your way to romantic Venice, where you can glide through the canals on a traditional gondola living out your starry-eyed daydream. Two nights here means you have plenty of time to join in some group activities or explore just the two of you.

On your way to the Italian Lake District make a stop in Verona, where true romantics can gaze up at Juliet’s balcony in a real Romeo and Juliet moment. Visit Lake Como, check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and discover the art and history scene of Florence. Finish your tour back in Rome, where you will be eternally awestruck by beauty of the Eternal City.

Cosmos – 13 Day The Best of Spain and Portugal

This journey through Spain and Portugal gives you and your partner a mix of one and two-night stays so you get some down time but both get to tick lots of highlights off your bucket lists! Stroll the walled Old Town of Toledo, wind through olive groves on your journey through the Andalusian hills, visit the historic Alhambra Complex in Granada, and enjoy a wine tasting at a local cellar in Montilla. Admire the 850 pillars of the magnificent Mezquita in Cordoba and immerse yourself in the vibrant cityscape of Seville with its impressive Cathedral and the grand Plaza de Espana.

Journey through the cork forests of Portugal on your way to Lisbon where you will be shown the sights by a local guide as well as explore on your own terms in your free time. Consider an optional excursion to Sintra, a fairytale comprising a quaint township, a colourful castle, and magical gardens. The perfect place to spend a romantic afternoon with your partner.

Head north to uncover the beautiful city of Porto, sample some local Port wine and join an optional cruise on the Douro River to top off your stay. There is scenery aplenty as you journey through the Douro Valley on your way back to Spain, finishing your tour in Madrid. Your last two nights in Spain’s lively capital gives you time to enjoy a city tour then kick back and raise a glass of sangria to your dream holiday.

Intrepid – 8 Day Cinque Terre_ Hike, Bike & Kayak

Challenging yourself on holidays can be fulfilling and doing so as a couple can be a great bonding experience. Why not consider an active trip that incorporates some hiking, biking and kayaking to inject some adrenaline into your getaway? And where better than the beautiful Cinque Terre? This small group tour offers a mix of outdoor activities that reward you with stunning views and memorable experiences.

Drink in views of the sparkling bays, discover the colourful villages, and stop along the trail for picnic lunches and a refreshing gelato or two. Hike through terraced vineyards and citrus groves, past old whitewashed lighthouses, and along rugged coastlines. Choose to cycle the old coastal railway and kayak the stunning headland of Portofino.

You will have the same base for the duration of your stay, so you only need to unpack once and you have your own space to come back to after a day of exploring. You will also have a free day to do what you choose, and you have the flexibility in some places to take a train instead of hike. There is free time to enjoy with your partner, and you can always decide to forgo a hike or hang behind for more time at the beach and take a train back to your hotel when it suits.