Milan to Lisbon

Trip of a life time, touring the country roads of Europe, from the fashion hub city of Milan, Italy to the port of Lisbon, Portugal.

Our trip flows North from Milan to Como, situated on the most popular Northern Italian Lake and renown for its thriving tourist and business centers.

Leaving Como traveling up the West coast of Lago di Como we pass Isola Comacina and the Monastero Faustino arriving at our second destination of Menaggio. Staying in Menaggio we spend a few days crossing the lake in highly polished taxi boats visiting such towns as Bellagio and Lecco. This region is rich with quaint lakeside towns to explore while in commanding mountains envelop us in their vista.

Moving West up out of Menaggio we see the last glimpses of Lago di Como and very shortly driving along the banks of Lago di Lugano before visiting the town of Lugano. We are soon on our way, leaving Lugano and driving through the mountain forests to arrive in the town of Laveno. Crossing the largest Italian lake – Lago Maggiore. Driving onto the car ferry we enjoy the short ferry trip across the lake to arrive at the docks in the town of  Intra, where narrow cobble streets cluttered with ‘buy me’ shops. From Intra it is a short trip skirting the Lake which brings us to Stresa our next overnight stop.

The town of Stresa is one of the Lake ports famous for visiting the Borromean Islands.

Leaving Stresa we find our selves driving up the Italian Alps leaving the Lakes in our distance and heading for the Simplon pass and straggling the start of the mighty Rhone river that ends up in the French Camague and  Mediterranean Sea, passing on our left the renowned Matterhorn and on into Chamonix our next overnight stop.

From the majestic Alps we arrive on the banks of Lake Geneva visiting such locations as Yvoire and Lausanna. The views from the banks of Lake Geneva are ore inspiring comparing the rugged mountains to the calm lake waters.

Our journey turns South as we travel to the French region of Provence, we explore Aix en Provence, the market town of Arles and the regional high spots including Van GOGH cafe, Hospice, La Baux, St Remy to name a few. Following the days exploring the Provence our trip takes us through the great Camargue and the Medieval town of Aitgues-Morts.

Our tour continues along the Mediterranean coast exploring locations around and in between Narbonne, Barcelona, Valance, Seville as we complete our EuropeDriving.com tour in Lisbon the capital of Portugal.

Brittany

Here’s a Thing, France.

See for your self: –  View pages attached: – Itinerary, Maps.

Here’s a Thing come see the real France, a visit to this part of Brittany is a must for all as it offers undulating expanses of countryside, well wooded and cris-crossed with rivers, roads and beauty spots.

Coming across Medieval towns and villages that are dotted across the land, just waiting for you to pull up a chair and sip a glass of wine or coffee.

The history of Brittany is deep, complexed and rich in its diversity. Activities abound through-out the region from Soup Days, Jousting, classic sailing to Golf. The markets offer an insight into daily life and brings enjoyment to all visitors.

Visit the Chateau’s, admire the towns architecture of the past, the colours, flowers, road bridges across the water ways, canal locks and wildlife. See the variation in cattle breeds – Charolais, Montbeliarde, Limousin all of which are  contributing to the Classic local cheeses you will experience as we motor through this green land.

Enjoy Rural France: –

Europe Driving Holidays, takes you on a personal driving trip through the region of Morbihan, France, visiting Josselin and its Castle set on the high bank of the L’Oust canal, the magical city of Vannes with its inset harbour.

La Gacilly, stop over

Here’s a Thing with Vannes with its cobbled streets that are lined with ‘up market’ little shops.

The city walls and portcullis entry towers portray foreboding and where the air is filled with the faint smells of crepes, baguettes and Yves Rocher perfume, all adding to a delightful day.

Your trip, to name a few – will take in Saint Malo’s old town, Mont St. Michel with its island Chateau, Rochefort-en-Terre, Pontivy, Malestroit and La Baule set in a sandy cove on the Atlantic coast.

Here’s a Thing, your next holiday may open your eyes, let us design (free) your Wow! holiday, to suit your budget and regional locations. See EuropeDriving.com  and ask!

Added activities could include; Kayaking, Hot Air Balloon, cycling, golf, walking, jousting, markets, shopping, Archery, boating, Artist works or just time alone.

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Fully inclusive of:
Pick up, Drop Off, Vehicle Travel, Luxury Hotels, Fuel, Parking and Tolls because varying dietary needs are often required, only a continental breakfast is include each day for the duration of the agreed tour.

Enquire or book now to take advantage of one of our exciting personal trips or tell us what or where you would like to go, we listen, take you there and make it your personalized holiday..

Price shown are based on single person Tour.

Reduced rates for couples or more, request a quote.

Options and alterations can easily be accommodated:

Delightful Drive.

Delightful drive through the magical European continent, offering open country through five countries of Europe.

This tour includes such points of interest as: – Castles, Alpes, Waterways, Lakes, Ferry rides, Medieval Towns, Vineyards, Kayaking, Cycling, Rural village activities, Cathedrals, Gardens, Flowers, Country & City shopping, world renowned points of interest and more.

Arriving in Marseilles we visit Provence and The Camargue where we experience local foods and country life. Visit and kayak under the Pont Du Gard, Isle of Sorgue markets, St Remy and Arles before travelling along the Northern shores of the Mediterranean past towns including St Tropez, Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Genoa before arriving in the delightful town of Portofino. Followed by the Monterosso on the Cinque Terre coast, city’s of Luca, Pisa and Florence. Through Tuscany to Siena before heading North to Como and the Italian Lakes, destination of Menaggio. Using Menaggio as a base we explore Bellagio and Lake Como before a country drive across to the largest lake, Lake Maggiore where we take a ferry to Intra staying overnight in Verbania.

From Verbania we climb up through the snow covered Alps and along the notorious Simplon Pass, passing the mountain – Mont Blanc and into Yvore. A medieval town set on the edge of Lake Geneva, we spend a few days based in Yvore while experiencing the majestic Lake.  Montreux being next port of call before visiting Basil in Switzerland where we drive along side the Rhine river with its history and Castles situated on its banks. Our overnight stop at this point is in the renown town of Nancy which is on our route to Belgium where we have a rural stop in a small village of Alle. While here we enjoy the leisurely Kayak down river experiencing the Ardennes Forest and the unique country side.

Leaving the Ardennes Forest we travel across the vineyards to the town of Troyes with its renown restaurants and medieval buildings, the following day we travel to Auxerre set on the river Yonne with its twin Cathedrales. After exploring Auxerre we drive into Paris where we stay centrally enabling us to visit the central districts of the magic city including Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Seine River, Arch de Triumph and The Louvre before driving to Charles De Gaulle airport and your return flight to Australia.

An eye opening look at Europe’s best.

Wine tour in middle france

London to Amsterdam across four Countries

21 Days across four Countries.

Unique tour arriving at Heathrow Terminal 3 and leaving from Schiphol airport in Holland. This Across four countries tour explores Southern England through the counties of Oxford, Cornwall and Devon just to name a few.

Ferry across the English Channel to Northern France before traveling along the coast in sight of the Channel Islands, specifically Jersey Isle. Then tracking East through some of the beautiful medieval towns of central France, across the wine regions of France visiting vineyards, small villages, towns and great Chateaux. Then enjoy a cool drink on the patio overlooking the still waters of rivers Yonne and Semois during our unique and private travels.

Driving along country roads we find natural sightseeing locations yet stopping at preferred locations for lunch. This memorable trip will take you to cross borders to enter Belgium and the Ardennes forest spending time in this tree’d and hill sweep region before turning North to the French city of Lille, famous for its cakes before arriving in Holland and the canals of Amsterdam from where you return to Australia having experienced a memorable Europe Driving Holiday.

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES

* Centrally located hotels each night.

* Twin share accommodation (single rooms available).

* Meals including 21 X breakfasts, 20 X lunches & 20 X dinners.

* Premium personal (Optional – sports) car travel (group travel in suitable vehicle) with good luggage capability, reliable driver/guide, all fuel, tolls and parking fees.

PRICES EXCLUDE: Airfares; passport fees; main meals; beverages; laundry; gratuities; green fees; buggy and or trolley hire; telephone calls; souvenirs and items of a personal nature.

From – London, Hilton Hotel Heathrow Airport T4 – Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam

2023 COSTINGS –

SINGLE TRAVELER TRIP;     A$14,700.00 

Reduced rates for couples or more, request a quote.

Finest Country Side traveling.

21 Days,  UK’s Country Side traveling holiday.

UK’s Finest Country Side Holidays with Castle’s, scenic roads and magnificent countryside, be driven in style while traveling in optional  prestige sports car from London to London. The trip takes you through England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Wales visiting Cambridge, Hadian’s Wall, Sweet Hearts Abbey, Ferry the Irish Sea, Ashford Castle and Welsh dragons.

With medieval towns of beauty, rural countryside, mountainous Passes, its foods, beers and spirits, flowers, inland waterways, historic points, wineries, small villages, café’s, market towns and Regional Capitals with their fine shopping, all provide a magical backdrop to this, one of UK’s Finest Country Side holidays trip.

UK’s Finest Country Side Holidays takes you driving to Cambridge visiting the University houses. From there onto Hadrian’s Wall, England’s Great China Wall which stretches the breath of England. Leaving England we travel to Edinburgh, the Trossacks Loch Lomond and along the tidal Solway Firth past Sweethearts Abbey and across the Irish Sea.

Staying in castles we drive through green Ireland, visiting Galway and experiencing the best Castles Ireland can offer. Again we catch a ferry across the Irish Sea to Wales where we experience the scenic beauty of this region stopping at Llandrindod, Wye and onto Shrewsbury before our UK’s Finest Country Side trip arrives at our destination, making a memorable luxury holiday never to be forgotten.

Your trip includes

* Centrally located Luxury hotels each night.

* Twin share accommodation (single rooms available).

* Meals including: –

20 X breakfasts, 21 X lunches.

* Premium personal (Optional-sports) car travel (group travel in suitable vehicle) with good luggage capability, driver/guide plus all fuel, ferries, tolls and parking fees.

From – London, Hilton Hotel Heathrow Airport T4 return – London Heathrow Airport.

2023 COSTINGS –

SINGLE TRAVELER TRIP;     A$ 17,787.00 

Reduced rates for couples or more, request a quote.

As per all our tours, all details (hotels, locations, points of interest and tour length) can be customized to suit locations, budget or specific stops.

The Dream

The Dream road tour of Europe.

61 DAYS

This unique road trip taking in some of Europe and the UK, offering one of the finest Countryside Holidays with Castle’s, scenic roads and unique country side, be driven in style while traveling in optional  prestige sports car from London to London. The trip takes you through Germany, Holland, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Wales visiting Amsterdam, Hadian’s Wall, Burns House, Ferry the Irish Sea, Ashford Castle , Welsh dragons and Dr. Martins film set.

We spend time visiting and exploring the city of Amsterdam and drive out to see the Leiden and Kop van Noord where the fields of tulips and other bulb flowers are annually grown. With medieval towns of beauty, countryside mountainous Passes, its foods, beers and spirits, flowers, inland waterways, historic points, wineries, small villages, café’s, market towns and Regional Capitals with their fine shopping all provide a magical backdrop to this one of UK’s Finest Countryside holidays trip.

UK’s Finest Countryside Holidays takes you driving across Germany and Holland visiting the local villages in our hunt for family connections. From there onto Hadrian’s Wall, England’s Great China Wall which stretches the breath of England. Leaving England we travel North through Edinburgh, the Trossachs, Ayr and to the Irish Sea, which we ferry across.

Staying in castles we drive through green Ireland visiting Galway and the best Castles Ireland can offer including Blarney Castle. Again we catch a ferry across the Irish Sea to Wales where we experience the scenic beauty of this region, stopping at Llandindod, Wye, Chester and onto Cheltenham before our UK’s Finest Country Side trip arrives at our rugged destination of Cornwall. The following portion of the road trip takes us East along the South Coast through Portsmouth to Tunbridge Wells and on to London. Culumating in to the most memorable holiday never to be forgotten.

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES –

* Pre Booked accommodation each night.

* Shared accommodation expected.

* All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

* Premium group transport  travel with limited luggage capability.

* Driver/guide all fuel, tolls and parking fees.

PRICES EXCLUDE: Airfares; insurance; passport fees; beverages; laundry; gratuities; telephone calls; entry fees; self chosen event costs, souvenirs and items of a personal nature.

From – London Heathrow & return

Estimated 2023 COSTINGS –

SINGLE TRAVELER TRIP;     FROM A$38,108.00

Reduced rates for couples or more, request a quote. 

 

Summer Holidays, Amsterdam to Stuttgart

Summer Holiday!

Summer Holiday arriving in Schiphol airport Amsterdam, Holland for a world class road trip. The holiday will start with a visit to the beautiful area of Vreeland, historic Museum and evening visit to the Dutch capital city center.

Heading south for your Summer Holiday we arrive in Arnhem and cross the bridge ‘To Far’, then on to once again experience the bridge at Einhoven before arriving at Maastrick for the over night stop. The next day see us stop and visit the renowned race circuit of SPA , pre bookings for track time may fit the Summer Holiday time schedule if desired.

The following morning we drive to the Ardennes in Belgium, staying in a quality country hotel set on the river bank in which we can Kayak taking in the tranquility of the Ardennes. We visit the gap town of Bouillon with its famous castle ruling the valley floor, the region offers magic classic car drives with mountain top cafes to suit the sunny weather.

Leaving Alle on the Semios River we cross the French border and westward on your Summer Holiday through the champagne regions of middle France stopping to sample before reaching our next overnight stop in Troyes.

Troyes is a magic medieval city offering its culinary delights in any one of the range of restaurants or cafe’s, with the sound of flowing water the city is a delight at night with its cobbled streets and narrow alleyways which are all bustling with activity.

Your Summer Holiday takes  a journey across country in a southerly direction via Eponia and the natural parks of Des Ballons before arriving in the town of Rouffart, based on the flat lands and surrounded by vineyards the hotel stands out like an Oasis with its location and services providing a good overnight stop.

With the sun up our journey takes us to the famous Mullhouse Motor Museum for a peek at the wheeled delights before turning East along the Rhine river, over the border into Germany and onto Freiburg. We are now in the ‘Black Forest’ region where there are many lovely walks through the Black Forest or visit to the Castles of the region.

The next morning we complete your Summer Holiday by a country drive to the destination of Stuttgart, the drive from Amsterdam has taken us through four different countries, from cities to mountain valley’s and darkest forests to across vineyards. A memorable Summer Holiday for sure!

 

 

Provence Lavender

BASTILLE TO LAVENDER 2023/24

BASTILLE TO LAVENDER, COLOURS OF FRANCE.

Flying into Paris Charles De Galle Airport on the 12th July with anticipation and the adrenaline working over time as you look forward to meeting your travelling companion/guide and the start of your unique holiday spanning the next three weeks.

Great to experience a holiday made for just you. Clearing the customs and after meeting and greeting we head for the first nights accommodation in central Paris, enabling you to rest after a long and arduous flight.  Spending time in Paris we comfortably visit the sights of Paris and enjoy road side viewing of the world renown Bastille Days parades. Following this we experience a once in a life time viewing of Eiffel Tower darken and exploding with fire works as the finally to Bastille day activities.

Driving through the champagne districts of France we cross the border into Belgium for three days, high up in the beautiful country side of the Ardennes forest where we seek out Castles, Canoeing and spend leisurely time under the sun umbrellas of local cafes. The relaxing pleasure of admiring the views and enjoying the wines provides a leisurely side to this great holiday package . Our trip then takes us out of Belgium and across parts of France to the medieval town of Troyes. Here we explore the old town center and take in the architecture and culinary delights of the region.

The following day we track across France to the regions capital and worlds Mustard center, the colourful town of Dijon where the morning market is a must, glass of Rose’  in the Place Franqois Rude, before the Cathedral, Wine Tasting and a very rural visit to the ‘Grave Yard of the Barges’.

Dijon in our wake its off to Lake Lac and a medieval town that is a picture to behold, here we stay for three nights set on the banks of the Lake, exploring the town, visit to Chamonix and a trip on one of the world famous paddle boat ferry’s across Lake Geneva. From this Swiss lake its an onward journey to the Provence region of France staying near Arle’s the festive center. From our base  we venture out daily to visit the Lavender fields in late July, Gordes, the Camague, St Remy, Avignon the coastal town of Cassis which is set on the Mediterranean Sea plus many other highly delightful locations.

This delightful twenty one day aw-inspiring trip ends at Marseilles airport where you are assisted through the airport, the good byes and a last farewell to the warm and hazy summer light of the Provence.

Fully inclusive of:
Pick up, Drop Off, Vehicle Travel, B & B accommodation for the duration of the agreed tour.

Enquire or book now to take advantage of these exciting personal trips.

Options and alterations:
Alterations and personalization of our driving tour is welcomed.

SPEED TRIP EUROPE 2023

SPEED TRIP EUROPE 2023

Boys small group two week motor speed trip travelling the Perfect Road tour, including the arrival in the capital of France, Charles de Gaulle airport, being personally met by our guide c/with personal transport taking the group to our over-night accommodation.

The Speed Trip takes in fourteen days of motor vehicle interests incorporating added options of Kayaking, Tank-driving, F1 race  circuits for race car laps, some of the finest Motor Museums, motoring along some of the worlds most desirable country side, wine tasting, visiting some Medieval towns and experiencing traditional continental life style with a glass of fine wine and finger food before returning you to Paris airport for the return journey to Australia.

The areas traveled cross four countries offering the speed trip what are considered some of the perfect roads to experience. Visiting race circuits such as Nurburg, Spa, Dijon & Hockenhiem where the option of hiring a race car and enjoy a few laps of these renown race circuits.

Our travels from Paris through central France and into the Ardennes Forests of Belgium where the splendour of the terrain can be absorbed, providing an understanding as to how difficult yet exhilarating travelers at the turn of the twentieth century would of found such a trip. Getting away from your daily traffic tangles and out on the open roads provides luxury motoring which can be enjoyed as we cris-cross the countryside with fields of native flowers, mountains of forests and small villages. Crossing abandoned borders and pasted world renowned cities and battlefields. We are fortunate to be able to stop as and when required taking in the scenic views and enjoying the road side cafe’s through small continental villages. Our speed trip takes us to world renown car museums including Sinsheim, Mulhouse & Mercedes where interest and time is spent.

Driving approx 2000 km along country roads we find natural locations while stopping at preferred locations for lunch or wineries, making this a memorable luxury touring holiday never to be forgotten.

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES –

* Pre Booked AirBnB each night.

* Shared accommodation expected.

* All Meals – self catered.

* Premium group transport  travel with limited luggage capability.

* Driver/guide all fuel, tolls and parking fees.

PRICES EXCLUDE: Airfares; insurance; passport fees; meals; beverages; laundry; gratuities; telephone calls; entry fees; self chosen event costs, souvenirs and items of a personal nature.

From – Paris Airport, France & return

Estimated 2023 COSTINGS –

TRAVELERS TRIP;     A$ 11,958.00 Single Person Tour.

Reduced rates for couples or more, request a quote.

Live a little in Tuscany – your dream holiday.

30 Days in Tuscany

Living in Tuscany under the Italian Apennine mountains and set on the top of a panoramic viewing location, situated in an Olive orchard and vineyard with running stream and woodlands makes this stay one of a kind. Large well appointed period house complete with independently located infinity pool not to be matched by others.  Large verandahs, pizza oven, BBQ areas set in a well maintained mature garden which offers shade and colour to your daily life allowing areas of independent retreat.

This holiday package provides a location away from the bustling crowds yet within striking distance of all Italy’s Tuscan hot spots including –

Cinque Terre Coast, Lucca, La Specia, Florence, Senna, Pisa, Portofino etc.  This ideal combination enables visitors to relax in the idealistic country home, enjoy shopping in the local Italian shops then take day trips to points of interest when required – home away from home.

Visit the Leather markets and museum’s of Florence, cobbled streets and battlements of Lucca, cycle through the magic country side of Tuscany or stand in wonder on the cliff tops of Montorossa/Riomaggiore, this trip offers you a real slice of Tuscany with a self catering facility.

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES –

* 30 days Home Rental Accommodation.

* Twin share (single rooms available).

* 30 X breakfasts.

*  Premium vehicle daily travel (group travel in suitable vehicle) with good luggage capability, driver/guide all fuel, tolls and parking fees.

PRICES EXCLUDE: Airfares, passport and visa fees, personal travel insurance, main meals, beverages, laundry, telephone calls, entry fees, souvenirs and items of a personal nature.

From – Milan Airport to Milan Airport, Italy

2023 COSTINGS –

TRAVELERS TRIP:     FROM A$ 25,410.00 Single Person Tour

Reduced rates for couples or more, request a quote.