8 European classics (as you've never seen them before)

The sun-drenched Amalfi Coast in Italy is well-loved for its golden beaches, turquoise coves and pastel-coloured villages. But, for a different perspective of this popular Europe holiday destination, consider taking to two wheels. Join our Amalfi Cycling Tour to pedal along deserted coastal paths and around the less-visited Cilento National Park. Making your way up the coast of Campania, you'll uncover traditional fishing villages, lush vineyards and ancient Greek temple ruins. Replenish the energy reserves with delicious locally produced buffalo mozzarella and sip Cilento wines in the peaceful waterside town of Agropoli, overlooking the glassy aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Salerno. 

Go beyond the well-known black-sand beaches, glistening blue seas and volcanic lunar landscapes of the Canary Islands to discover virgin laurel forests on the island of La Gomera. Ascend to the highest peak of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Garajonay National Park, by foot to fully immerse yourself in this unique landscape of incredible biodiversity and preservation. Having existed for at least 1.8 million years, this secret oasis of lush vegetation, fizzing white-water streams and subtropical plant species is considered one of the best examples of laurisilva rainforest in Europe. 

Get set for an action-packed multi-activity holiday in the lesser-visited region of northern Greece on this brand new trip. Hike through forested canyons twisting and turning along the Zagori valley and cross ancient stone bridges to discover remote mountain villages. Test your nerve as you go white-water rafting down the swirling waters of Voidomatis River and grab an e-bike to uncover Orthodox monasteries perched on stone pinnacles in the adventure playground of Meteora. 

Iceland is a firm favourite European travel destination, but on this out-of-the-ordinary four-day break, you’ll have the unique opportunity to stay in a cosy Mongolian yurt on a working horse farm with views of the Strokkur Geysir erupting in the distance. Set in the heart of the Golden Circle, the camp is close to all of the key sights, so you’ll have a head start over the crowds when exploring Iceland’s towering waterfalls, inky-black basalt cliffs and active volcanoes.