Springtime and thin crowds make April an excellent time for a European adventure

It’s spring in Europe, so get ready for budding flowers, longer days and warming temperatures. April is a great time to see some of Europe’s most eclectic cities and witness nature changing across the continent. With so much to see and do, you can find activities to suit all interests, whether it’s paying your respects to ANZAC soldiers in Gallipoli or walking across glaciers in Iceland. From food adventures for the cuisine-curious to hiking trails for the trekkers, enjoy the beauty of Europe in April.

Top 10 Europe tours April 2024

Departing Days From ZAR
23 Apr 2024
Premium Sicily
10 134665
24 Apr 2024
ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2024
2 4850
27 Apr 2024
Premium Portugal and Spain in Depth
27 319640
27 Apr 2024
Turkey Encompassed
15 64840
27 Apr 2024
Premium Spain & Portugal
18 183810
27 Apr 2024
Essential Turkey
Ages 18 to 35
10 18740
15929
27 Apr 2024
Walk the highlights of the Lycian Way
8 35050
31545
27 Apr 2024
Real Turkey
Ages 18 to 35
15 28100
27 Apr 2024
Best of Turkey
15 46580
39593
27 Apr 2024
Turkey Highlights
8 32315
27 Apr 2024
Premium Portugal
8 70825
63743
27 Apr 2024
Premium Spain
11 113430
28 Apr 2024
Rome to Amalfi
8 51905
28 Apr 2024
Amalfi Coast: Hike & Kayak
8 49290
28 Apr 2024
Cappadocia Short Break
4 9335
28 Apr 2024
Taste of Istanbul
3 9705
28 Apr 2024
Rome to Sicily
23 156370
28 Apr 2024
Walk the Camino de Santiago
7 29725
28 Apr 2024
Highlights of Malta & Gozo
7 47200
28 Apr 2024
Walk Hadrian's Wall Highlights
7 30605
22954
28 Apr 2024
Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen
14 173425
28 Apr 2024
Turkey Backroads
5 10410
8849
29 Apr 2024
Best of Italy
14 83901
29 Apr 2024
Six Days in Turkey
Ages 18 to 35
6 8540
7686
29 Apr 2024
Turkey Explored
18 37840
29 Apr 2024
Romania, Bulgaria & Turkey Discovery
16 57190
29 Apr 2024
Highlights of Scotland
8 69270
29 Apr 2024
Turkey Uncovered
14 28525
29 Apr 2024
Italy Experience
10 85101
29 Apr 2024
Iceland Discovery
8 71855
29 Apr 2024
Italy: Highlights of Sicily
8 49810
47320
29 Apr 2024
Eastern Europe Express
9 29440
30 Apr 2024
Premium Northern Spain
10 111045
88836
30 Apr 2024
Madrid to Marrakech
15 66460
59814
30 Apr 2024
Spain, Portugal & Morocco
24 79450
71505
30 Apr 2024
Northern Spain Real Food Adventure
10 80900
30 Apr 2024
Spain & Portugal Real Food Adventure
17 139355

Highlights of April 2024 tours

A gold-covered busker in Vienna, Austria

Cities aplenty in Central Europe

Looking for a little of everything on your European tour? Then look no further than our 15-day Central Europe exploration that takes you through the captivating capital cities of Vienna, Budapest and Prague, romantic rolling hills and significant historical locations such as Auschwitz. Alongside guided tours of each location, your local leader will share what the cherished drinks, delicious eats and exceptional attractions of each region are. You'll be an expert in Central Europe in no time.   

Commemorative shrine in Gallipoli, Turkey

ANZAC Commemorations at Gallipoli

The Gallipoli Peninsula is a significant place for Australians, New Zealanders and the Allied forces due to the significant military battle that occurred there in WW1. Every ANZAC Day (April 25th), a Dawn Service is conducted at the commemorative site to pay remembrance to those involved, especially the people who fought and the lives that were lost. Visit this poignant site during other times of the year in our Turkey tours and Short Breaks from Istanbul.

Travellers hiking along the Hadrian Wall in England, United Kingdom

Roman ruins in the United Kingdom

Travel through the ancient remains of pre-British history in the United Kingdom during a walk along Hadrian’s Wall. Along the journey, you’ll walk beside the forts and structures left behind by the Romans as well as get special glimpses of the Robin Hood tree and castles that are speckled across the English countryside. This trip is a perfect option for history buffs and moderately fit long-distance walking fans.

People relaxing in the popular Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Idyllic Iceland

Intrigued by the icy wonders and tranquil waters of the northern wonder that is Iceland? Then hop aboard a full-circle tour of this incredible country. Our tours will take you from glaciers and waterfalls to the lagoons and the eccentric residential regions of Iceland. April weather can be unpredictable in Iceland but being the off-season, prices are likely to be lower than peak time, you may even see the Northern Lights!

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