Top Europe Budget Culture Tours & Packages 2025/2026

Highlights

• Spend a week hiking the most scenic trails on the Mont Blanc Circuit
• Join a small group guided by an International Mountain Leader with expert knowledge of the area
• Challenge yourself against cols and passes with glorious views along the way
• Experience three countries and cultures in one week: France, Italy, Switzerland
• Finish the adventure in Chamonix, a world-famous hub for mountain activities

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• Cross the Chain Bridge in Budapest – known as the Pearl of the Danube – and take the funicular up to Buda Castle for beautiful views over Pest.
• Discover the rich biodiversity of Kopacki Rit Nature Park on a guided tour and explore the vast landscapes of Durmitor National Park with a guided hike.
• Wander through Belgrade’s Bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards before launching into a spot of nightlife. Then, take a daytrip to the artists’ haven of Zemun.
• Watch Mostar's famous bridge divers hurl themselves from the stones of a bridge that has spanned the river for centuries and visit Tito's bunker – one of the best-kept secrets in former Yugoslavia.
• See the sights on a guided walking tour of Sarajevo and learn about its recent history as a city under siege.

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• Visit the Unesco-listed cities of Split, Trogir and Dubrovnik
• Enjoy a catamaran ride to Mljet National Park
• Sample wines produced on the island of Korcula and the Peljesac Peninsula

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• Complete one of the world’s great hiking circuits: the Tour du Mont Blanc
• Join a small group guided by an International Mountain Leader with expert knowledge of the area
• Marvel at the snow-capped peak of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps
• Spend three rest days in Alpine towns, including Chamonix
• Camp in stunning mountain settings, sharing beautiful views with your small group

Highlights

• Complete the Tour du Mont Blanc, ending each day in hiker-friendly hotels and auberges
• Join a small group guided by an International Mountain Leader with expert knowledge of the area
• Marvel at the snow-capped peak of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps
• Spend three rest days in Alpine towns, including Chamonix

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• Walk through the perfectly preserved medieval wall and watchtowers of Tallinn's Old Town, a great place to explore on foot.
• Explore the 13th-century Turaida Castle on a guided tour, then wander through pristine woodlands and along the winding Guaja River.
• Visit Aukstaitija National Park, which offers unique opportunities for both action and relaxation. Kayak across the lakes, indulge in home-cooked meals or cleanse yourself in a traditional sauna.
• Cycle along the endless dunes and stunning beaches of Lithuania's Curonian Spit National Park on a full-day bike tour, making a visit to Nida village along the way.
• See the ornate architecture of Riga’s Old Town, where the narrow and pastel-coloured buildings house bars and restaurants.

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• Enjoy cross-country skiing in remote wilderness
• Ski safari weeks: all departures between 2nd March - 9th March 2024 inclusive (payable locally and subject to minimum numbers)
• A snow-sure resort with skiing from the hotel doorstep
• Sample traditional Norwegian dishes

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• Discover the highlights of Portugal, from storied cities to picturesque countryside
• Explore historic Porto, raising a glass together in a traditional port wine cellar
• Visit an 18th-century winery above the Douro and Tedo rivers for lunch and a wine tasting
• Discover medieval Óbidos and the old university city of Coimbra
• End the adventure in Lisbon, exploring the enthralling capital with our expert guide