Canoe around the Castle, then lunch in the Keep

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Tranquility,History & Memories as you head to the Italian Lakes

A day in Belgium; fine luxury Country hotel set on the river bank, treed mountains and valleys, the meandering river beckons the canoe. The river with its Swans, signets and many other water fowl is a spring treat for all, while paddling through the white flowering water plants and smooth flowing waters. Unrushed, no coaches of people, but shady trees with cafes and restaurants as required makes this visit a memorable chapter in your travel diary.

Join us as we take you through Europe’s uncluttered best.

From the towers of Bouillon Castle with its majestic views of the town and surrounding river, makes this a must do visit as a stop-over on the tour to the Italian Lakes. The drive through the green mountains with thoughts of the medieval roadways that Knights of old once travelled, history is here for the taking while you stop at local cafes and hilltop retreats taking in the rural scenery.

See www.EuropeDriving.com Destinations page for further details.

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Lavender southern France

PROVENCE, State of Smiles

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Feel, see and taste the best of Southern France.

Road Trips let you experience the wild natural landscapes that Van Gogh sat and pondered, incorporate the coloured sands of Roussillon, stone towns like Gordes set on rugged hill sides, fields of sunflowers, Olive plantations outside Maussane, the Roman town of Glanum, hidden castle of Les Baux and visit the walled town of the Knights Templar while touching the Mediterranean and viewing the Pink Flamingos of the Camargue.

Enjoy the local foods from the sea and land, the historical mix of French and Spanish heritage of the region, visit the village markets then a lunch of cheese and French bread with a wine of your choice sitting under the great shady Plain Trees.

See lavender in St Remy, Uzes – Kayak under the Roman Pont de Gard, Tarascon Castle, Van Gogh hospice, hill top villages of interest, museum, fashion shopping in Avignon, Hot air balloon over the Alpilles, search the local markets and café’s.

Get away from the beaten crowds of tour buses, river travel and cruises, by being driven and escorted in an exotic sports or classic car to the real country, picnic in the fields or Michelin stared restaurant.

Enjoy the PROVENCE in May – July & Sept – October.

‘Join the Experience’

WW2 German Auto Union

HISTORY AT YOUR FINGER TIPS

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Travelling Europe opens new doors in History

There are many varied avenues to follow History in Europe, one being a brush with military actions of either WWI or WWII as Europe Driving holidays criss cross the battle fields of the time. This gives the opportunity to understand the environment that a family member may have lived through, visiting either battlefields, museums, monuments or life displays. From the Western Front to Gallipoli or Dover Castle to Berlin Bunkers these visits can add an interesting day or so within your Europe Driving holiday.

Kings and Queens of Europe, visit there stately homes or a grisly spots where they may have been beheaded, how the Royalty of Europe is intertwined – all brought about in the name of bringing peace and harmony to Europe. See the dress standards of the periods, changing lifestyles across the various countries visited and how over recent years Royalty is diminishing yet is always show spectacle at events.

Join us and add a day or two looking at History in Europe in style and comfort. 

COLOURS OF EUROPE

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Unique flowers through the many Countries of Europe.

Spring Touring through Europe, opens one’s eyes while navigating the country roads, enjoying the ambiance, local cafe’s and fields of flowers.

Colour of the Heathers in Scotland, Bluebells and Roses of England, Poppies in Northern France, Tulips of Holland, Wild Strawberries in Switzerland, Geraniums in Italy, Lavender in Southern France and Sunflowers throughout Central France. The European wall mounted window boxes, the open gardens in England, offer eye opening wonder, as you drive through the rolling country-side.

With camera in hand even fields of Yellow Rapeseed or the purples of Thistles all make stunning back drops to your holiday photos.

Relax or Stress out! They say Golf provides both!

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Europe offers a unique window of opportunity to play on a different course in a different country each day.

If you are travelling Solo with your clubs in the large boot of the sports car, roof off, we drive from course to course – Roxburgh in Scotland, Leeds Castle in England, Kempferhof in France, Arosa and Ennetburgen in Switzerland to Castiglion Del Bosco in Italy. Whether you are a hardened or social player the country courses of Europe offer magic views, quality venues with course intricacies. EuropeDriving Holidays have the ability to be flexible, fitting one or more games on your next memorable trip through Europe.

Talk to EuropeDriving, where cost effective Solo or small group trips are catered for, either solely playing golf daily or enjoying a game or two whilst travelling through Europe.

Opportunity of a life time to play on Europe’s most interesting golf courses, travelling in an executive vehicle through country roads and experiencing the real country…. no coach tours issues.

Markets in St Remy

Markets of Arles and St Remy de Provence.

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Cheese, Wine, Olives, Spices, Breads, Fruits and Vegetables all from local markets and fields to your table!

Most markets in towns throughout France have a markets day which are well worth a wander, whether you want to feast on local delights, practise your French as you hassle for your favoured items the market is always a window into regional France. At some of these markets that open after dark you can dance the night away with your companion and enjoy people watching all adding that little extra to your personal holiday. Products are sourced locally or made fresh for the day and the markets them selves are highly intimate, with a loyal base of customers chatting with vendors. Sellers are always happy to let a prospective customer try their wares before buying.

Night markets with their stalls sell clothing and trinkets, most supply fuel by way of local wines for the dancing. Provençal specialities of pistou soup, courgette fritters, ouillette or merguez sandwiches are usually available to help steady the alcohol from the local rosé wine while the band plays in the back ground.

Enjoy your visit by looking, feeling, tasting and buying. Then dance the night away in the village street under the stars, adding another memory to your holiday trip.

Do you know how many wine growing areas there are in France?

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There are ten different wine growing locations in France!

Heading South from the English channel to Marsailles on the Mediterranean Sea you pass through: – Champagne region, the most northerly district with Reims being the regional town where Chardonnay grape vineyards in the district are worth a visit. Area of Alsace, on the eastern slopes of the Vosges Mountains near the German border offering good Rieslings wines. Burgundy region, on the eastern slopes of the ranges stretching from Dijon to Beaune with its renowned red wines. Cotes du Rhone region, set in the Rhone Valley south of the city Lyon, offering many winery visits through the country region. Finally the Provence region located south of Cotes du Rhone where the classic all day Rose wines make a cheese lunch under the Plain trees of a local village in the sun, something to look forward to.

Experience French wines in the country side they were developed in, see history, age and local architecture by driving, feeling and tasting the “stuff dreams are made of”   

 

 

French hatters’, Italian Shoes’ – Haute Couture to Ready to Wear. Try, feel and wear.

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Yes, you can internet shop!

But, honestly does it compare to arriving in a prestige sports car outside a Milan tailors, step inside to try and buy the latest Italian fashion in person?   Do it in style, enjoy the experience whether it be dress, suit, shoes, bags or belts. Stepping out in the fashion hideouts of Portafino, Como, Milan or Venice, London, Paris, Vienna, Geneva or Berlin would add that special touch as part of your Europe trip with Europe Driving.

With leopard skin layer dress by renowned haute couture or ready to wear, make your holiday that much more memorable by returning home with those special items purchased.

 

Like the Sea? see where our sports car tours can take you!

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From the Isle of Skye to the Amalfi Coast, from sandy beaches to where raw rock meets the ocean, EuropeDriving will drive you through country roads in style and comfort to your destination.

Enjoying the tranquillity of far off beaches arriving and staying in a remote cabin, or the activities of Nice, Cannes and Antibes with their boats, shops, cafes’ and architecture, where staying in luxury hotels before eagerly exploring the next cove. The Mediterranean, Atlantic coast or the Baltic, Black or North Sea’s all offer that different touch. Sitting high up in Amalfi watching the aqua coloured seas spreading across to Salerno or resting peacefully in Kirkcudbright on the rolling hills of the Lowlands of Scotland where somewhat differently we watch the low tide expose horizon like mud flats glistening in the sun, vastly different but both as beautiful.  Your Europe tour will cater for your points of interest.

Suggestions include the Italian Riviera with its deck chair beaches, Portafino where the catwalk plays an important part, Sanremo where cocktails are the shout of the day, Burnham Market where you see the oyster shelling on the beach, Split for the rugged coast and beauty, St Tropez has its artist sitting on the breakwaters and Carry le Rouet is just fine for an evening sundowner, these are but a few holiday destinations you can be driven to on our singles holidays or small group trips.

Your sports car holidays can be designed cost effectively to include your Beach Comber experience, talk to Europe Driving holidays now about your next trip.

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Find your Lead soldiers on our Austrian Tours

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Travelling Europe in search of Lead Soldiers or antique Cork Screws, Europe Driving holidays will help you find your dream.

Visit the fascinating antique outlets throughout Europe, English or French furniture, Spanish and Italian weaponry, German or Swedish wooden pieces, Austrian and Swiss jewellery, missing china and cutlery from Ireland to Denmark are just some of the many possibilities.

Search the local markets or fossick the old dusty antique shops to the great Antique quarters of the Louvre in Paris. Antiques of all sorts offer a fascinating tour subject, you may wish to do a similar tour as the well-known Antiques Road Show or visiting auction houses for the best bargains in one of our sports car tours, whether it be solo holidays or as a group, our Europe tours can be arranged to suit your needs?

Duelling pistols, enamel pin boxes, watches, thimbles or Arabesques pottery – the country roads of summer in Europe opens new and exciting adventures in search of your collection.