Europe Tours & Trips | Intrepid Travel ZA

Ah, Europe. What is it about sun-soaked vineyards, cobbled lanes and the smell of fresh-baked croissants that draws 460 million people each year?

Sailing along the Cote d’Azur, with the waves of the Med lapping against the hull, or browsing Venetian market stalls, you can’t help but get swept up in the sheer romance of the place. This is the land of Coco Chanel and Bridget Bardot, of Da Vinci, Pavarotti and Puccini (and porcini too, come to think of it). There’s subversive street art for the hip, farm-fresh food for the hungry and a cathedral full of culture for those plagued by incurable wanderlust. Get ready to test out that 8th Grade French: these are our Europe tours.

Our new Europe tours

Explore the Solovetsky Islands and their turbulent history

Russia Explorer

14 Days From R42,540

Get a taste for the mystery of Russia as you travel through St Petersburg and Golden...

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Northern Cyprus

8 Days From R14,225

Travel to Kyrenia, Nicosia, Rizokarpaso and Famagusta as you experience castles,...

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Turkey Highlights

8 Days From R12,465

Visit the highlights of Turkey starting and finishing in Istanbul. Visit the Blue...

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Ages 18 to 29

Essential Russia

9 Days From R11,355

A fun-filled trip from Moscow to St Petersburg and some unconventional, but memorable,...

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Map of Essential Russia including Russian Federation

Russia Expedition - Winter Trans-Siberian Adventure

15 Days From R28,825

Travel the great Trans-Siberian railway on a winter expedition from Moscow to...

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Map of Russia Expedition - Winter Trans-Siberian Adventure including Russian Federation

Cycle some of the beautiful windy rounds in Galibier

Cycle the French Alps: Road Cycling

8 Days From R21,125

Cycle the French Alps with Intrepid, conquering some legendary Tour de France routes...

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Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Jungfrau Railway

Best of Switzerland

10 Days From R37,440

Discover pristine Switzerland starting in Zurich and visiting St Gallen, Lucerne,...

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Northern Norway Explorer

9 Days From R36,335

Explore northern Norway starting in Oslo and ending far above the Arctic Circle in...

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Cycle the Baltics

11 Days From R26,470

Cycle through the Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – from Tallin to...

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Turkey, Goreme, Cappadocia, Hot Air Balloons, Winter

Turkey Winter Discovery

10 Days From R15,690

Experience Turkey as few travellers do. Join Intrepid and discover this ancient country...

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Highlights of Turkey & the Greek Islands

15 Days From R40,375

Experience the best of Turkey and Greece on this two-week adventure. Visit world-famous...

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Highlights of Russia & the Baltics

22 Days From R53,180

Taste mystery and intrigue on a revealing tour of Russia - a land that lay hidden...

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Map of Highlights of Russia & the Baltics including Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland

Croatia, Zagreb, Christmas Market, Night Lights

Europe Christmas Markets: Budapest to Zagreb

8 Days From R19,825

Explore some of Central Europe’s best Christmas market. Savour chimney cakes and castle...

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Map of Europe Christmas Markets: Budapest to Zagreb including Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia

Highlights of Belarus

9 Days From R19,540

Experience a post-soviet world like no other as you adventure through the stunning...

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Map of Highlights of Belarus including Belarus

Waterfall in Paradise Valley, Agadir, Morocco

Morocco Atlas and Atlantic

8 Days From R10,980

Explore a quieter side of bustling Morocco by scouting its beaches and hidden natural...

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View of the Capelinhos Volcano on Faial Island in the Azores, Portugal

Highlights of the Azores

7 Days From R25,940

Discover the rolling hills of Faial, cliffs of Sao Jorge and secret vineyards of Pico...

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Venice to Vienna

10 Days From R32,630

Make your way from Venice to Vienna, taking in the delights of Bolzano and Salzburg...

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Watch the busy waterways of Venice, Italy

Highlights of Italy in Winter

8 Days From R24,015

See Italy in the cooler months, hitting Rome, Florence, Pisa and Bologna before...

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Map of Highlights of Italy in Winter including Italy

Little girls posing in front of olive groves, Korcula Croatia

Croatia Family Holiday

9 Days From R28,635

Take your family on a Croatian adventure following the Dalmatian coast from Dubrovnik...

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Northern Italy Family Holiday

8 Days From R25,940

Visit Venice, Cinque Terre, Pisa and Rome on an exciting family holiday through...

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Highlights of Calabria & Sicily

15 Days From R44,755

Discover the secrets of Calabria and the highlights of Sicily on this 15-day adventure...

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Italian Odyssey Real Food Adventure

15 Days From R55,920

Explore the traditional delights of Italian cuisine while travelling through the...

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Trip Name	Days	Start city	Destination	Style	From ZAR
Russia Explorer	14	Saint Petersburg	Russia	Comfort	R42,540	View Trip
Northern Cyprus	8	Kyrenia	Turkey	Original	R14,225	View Trip
Cycle the French Alps: Road Cycling	8	Aix-les-Bains	France	Original	R21,125	View Trip
Cycle the Baltics	11	Tallinn	Lithuania	Original	R26,470	View Trip
Highlights of Belarus	9	Minsk	Belarus	Original	R19,540	View Trip
Morocco Atlas and Atlantic	8	Marrakech	Morocco	Original	R10,980	View Trip
Croatia Family Holiday	9	Dubrovnik	Croatia	Comfort	R28,635	View Trip
Northern Italy Family Holiday	8	Venice	Italy	Comfort	R25,940	View Trip
Highlights of Calabria & Sicily	15	Amalfi	Italy	Original	R44,755	View Trip
Italian Odyssey Real Food Adventure	15	Venice	Italy	Original	R55,920	View Trip

Explore what it is really like to travel to Europe

Our destinations in Europe

Albania

Andorra

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macedonia

Malta

Monaco

Montenegro

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey

United Kingdom

Europe tour reviews

A Taste of Scandinavia, June 2019

Nicole Deans

The Taste of Scandinavia trip was fantastic and a great way to get an introduction to this beautiful part of the World! The travel and accommodation was great and all went smoothly. Ivan our tour leader took great care of us all and we had a lovely friendly group to share the experience with. It was great to both do things with the group and to have time to do our own thing and it was great to travel on the local transport.

Review submitted 02 Jul 2018

A Taste of Scandinavia, June 2019

Stewart Gartley

I thoroughly enjoyed my Intrepid tour and would happily go again. Having various options on tour length was great for choice, and the small group size made for a fun trip. Also, the important tour information was very helpful for trip preparation.

Review submitted 23 Jun 2018

A Taste of Scandinavia, June 2019

Russell Deans

This was a great intro or taster trip as we saw & did many great things over the tour. A great way to cover a number of cities with an insider (guide) to point out things, provide detailed history, & advise opportunities for free time.

Review submitted 06 Jul 2018

A Taste of Scandinavia, June 2019

Kay Boshier

Taste of Scandinavia is a short, busy trip but a worthwhile introduction to a fascinating area of Europe. There’s a fair bit of travelling and it is a relatively expensive destination.

Review submitted 28 Jun 2018

Iceland Discovery, October 2018

Claude Bucciol

Iceland is a fantastic destination if you love nature and all its beauty. Our tour guide, Larus, provided great commentary throughout the trip with the added bonus of daily Icelandic sagas as well. An excellent trip, highly recommended.

Review submitted 18 Oct 2018

Rome to Amalfi, October 2018

Colin Crosthwaite

A great way to see and enjoy the Amalfi coast. Very good value for money and give the small group tour an excellent way to make new friends.

Review submitted 16 Oct 2018

Highlights of Spain, October 2018

Rachana Parekh

This was my first trip with Intrepid - Highlights of Spain - and it was the first time i was travelling without friends or family, and I had a great time! I like that their itineraries are flexible and have a variety of trips across budget levels. The trip was exactly the way I like to travel - meet new people, do local things - eat, activities, etc, be able to do things on your own and be responsible towards the environment and surroundings.

Review submitted 16 Oct 2018

Cycle Tuscany, October 2018

Estelle Smith

The biking, while harder than I expected, was good in that you could go at your own pace. It's intense, though! Do expect some serious hills and long rides. Consider renting an ebike, which makes the distance and especially the hill climbing easier.

Review submitted 18 Oct 2018

Italy Real Food Adventure, October 2018

Mercy Ukpe

Definitely book with Intrepid, especially if it's your first time doing group travel. Also review the website, blogs, and reviews so you get a sense of the area you will be visiting and the experience you will have to ensure it is what you are looking for.

Review submitted 12 Oct 2018

Articles on Europe

Oct 19, 2018

I’m a student; here’s why I chose to visit...

Prior to this Italy trip, I had traveled to Europe once before with a different...

Oct 12, 2018

What I wish I knew before my first cycling trip...

Travel is so much more about the journey than the destination, and cycling is such...

Oct 11, 2018

Why the Lofoten Islands are Europe’s most...

I can’t recommend visiting Lofoten highly enough. Be prepared to discover the most...

Oct 03, 2018

A culinary journey across Northern Spain

Traveller writer, photographer and blogger, Daniel James, takes us through his...

Oct 02, 2018

An Intrepid local leader’s 5 top tips for...

We asked to go swimming one day and Ante said “I know the perfect bay” and 20...

Sep 24, 2018

10 cool facts about Slovenia

Slovenia beckons those with an adventurous spirit and a green philosophy. This...