Top Europe Budget Culture Tours & Packages 2025/2026

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• Explore the cultural cities of Siena and Florence
• Enjoy Tuscan cuisine and wine
• Visit some of the most beautiful hilltop towns in the region
• Ride along the scenic country roads of classic Tuscany

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• Experience Split's Gothic monuments and the vibrant life within Diocletian's Palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the city's bustling streets.
• Visit Zadar to wander its ancient streets and enjoy an exclusive visit to a local Benedictine monastery, where you'll taste award-winning produce and learn about their traditional way of life.
• Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park, wandering through its network of lakes, waterfalls and forests, followed by a visit to a nearby NGO preserving historical cultural crafts.
• Immerse yourself in Ljubljana's lively atmosphere, surrounded by green spaces and vibrant cafes, and walk around Bled, a picturesque town nestled on a lake with a fairytale island church.

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• Wander through colourful markets and try the unique street food of Palermo
• Enjoy a hands-on cookery class with a local chef in Erice
• Sample a variety of local specialities during produce and wine tastings
• Visit unique heritage sites and baroque cities, including Agrigento and Noto

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• Break new trails on a snowshoeing adventure in Finland’s remote north
• Journey through a winter wonderland: frozen lakes, waterfalls and fjells
• Take riverside trails to experience the wild landscape of Oulanka National Park
• Discover snow-laden ‘monster’ trees in Riisitunturi National Park
• Warm up in the sauna and outdoor hot tub at our welcoming accommodation

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• Wander around Salamanca's lit up Plaza Mayor by night and explore the cobblestoned streets of Seville by day – Andalusia's largest city.
• Enjoy an unforgettable Fado performance in Coimbra. Fado is an emotional form of Portuguese music which often expresses the hard realities of daily life, balancing both resignation and hopefulness.
• Make the most of your free time in Lisbon – this city has so much to offer, from its beautiful museums, monuments and parks to its famous trams, bars and restaurants.
• Buy fresh local produce at the morning market during your stay on The Algarve and soak up the sun on the calm beaches. Then, watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean from your accommodations' rooftop terrace.
• Explore the twisting, colourful labyrinthine streets of the Fes and Marrakech medinas with a local guide to lead you to all of the best spots and ensure you don't get lost!

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• Experience the fiery passion and rhythm of a traditional flamenco dance performance in Seville.
• It's a pretty special thing to chill out on a beach in Andalucian Spain, knowing North Africa is just across the water. Explore the scenic coastline, and kick back with some tapas and sangria in Tarifa.
• The town of Ronda is split in two by a deep rocky chasm. Follow in the path of the Romans, as you cross from one side to the other along an ancient bridge.
• Discover Cordoba's great mosque, the Mezquita, one of the most accomplished examples of Moorish architecture in the world. The lavish gardens and opulent rooms of Granada's spectacular Alhambra Palace aren't bad either.
• Witness a spectacular Spanish sunset on a beach in Valencia, while feasting on a bowl of the world's best paella.

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• Experience Turkey’s best bits: ancient ruins, otherworldly landscapes and coastal bliss
• Discover the history and ruins of the ancient Ottomans, Romans and Trojans
• Take a dip in the hot spring cascades at Pamukkale – known as the cotton castle
• Unwind on the beautiful Turquoise Coast while staying in Kaş
• Enjoy an optional hot-air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia

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• Discover the most beautiful walking trails in Sardinia with a small group of like-minded adventurers
• Hike (and maybe paddle) in Gorropu Gorge, the deepest natural gorge in Europe
• Explore the large caves at Cala Luna, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean
• Visit the mysterious Nuragic village of Tiscali
• Enjoy Italian hospitality and excellent food at the family-run Hotel Il Querceto