Top 10 Driving Tours In Europe
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Europe is a fantastic place for driving tours. Due to many countries being clustered together you can easily visit many places in one trip. Meanwhile, there is a vast range of landscape so that you can explore mountains, arable countryside, or hamlets, towns and cities to your heart’s delight. Before going away it’s vital to ensure that you plan your route correctly, and though driving holidays allow you the freedom to go where you choose, you should have a skeletal itinerary outlined. Meanwhile, use car rental comparison companies to find transport, as you may find it cheaper to hire a car in your destination country than drive all the way first. If you’re keen to get out and explore Europe like never before, the continent really is your oyster. And if you’re looking for the best sights, there are ten ideas for inspiration.
1. Hungary’s Quaint Towns
Driving through Hungary can unveil some stunning towns and you can discover small metropolises, which seem to have been lost in time. Kecskemet has beautiful Art Nuevo architecture to explore, whilst Pecs is home of one of Europe’s first universities. Meanwhile, Eger is famed for its red wine and heroic women.
2. Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg
If you want to discover more than one country, a driving tour of Amsterdam, Brussels and Luxemburg is ideal. Amsterdam is a romantic city of canals and lively residents, Brussels is famed for its chocolate, and Luxemburg is compact and chic.
3. Tour Malta
The beautiful island of Malta is ideal for exploring, with English speaking people, a hot and sunny climate and engaging historic towns and ancient ruins to explore.
4. South of France
The South of France is a truly incredible area, and a driving holiday taking in Nice, Monte Carlo, Cannes and Arles is beautiful. These towns will indulge explorers in their French charm, Mediterranean aspect and great climate.
5. Explore Tuscany
Italy’s most famous region, Tuscany is ideal if you love wine and countryside. Siena, Pisa and Florence are all ripe for exploring, as are the fine wines.
6. Italian Lake District
If you want more of Italy, then heading to Stresa, Bellagio and Bergamo in Italy’s Lake District will offer romantic towns and stunning lakeside scenery.
7. Scotland
Scotland is one of Britain’s most awe-inspiring countries, with huge mountains, inviting valleys and mysterious lochs. Driving through Scotland can take you to Edinburgh, Lands End or any of the multitudes of islands, offering a dream getaway.
8. Britain’s Cornwall
The Cornish coast is a great place to explore if you want cliff-side scenery combined with a beach holiday. Port Isaac has found fame through television’s ‘Doc Martin’, whilst Porthcurno offers theatre on the edge of a cliff.
9. Hidden Portugal
Portugal is a very popular country for family getaways, but driving retreats can uncover a wealth of hidden gems. Exploring the historical inns, Pousadas, can take you to Lisbon, Queluz, Sagres and Evora as you pass through beautiful scenery and stay in traditional accommodation.
10. The Dutch Flower Route
Holland is well known for its flowers and a great driving holiday is one, which explores this. Travelling in April or May you can enjoy Haarlem’s bulb display, Lisse’s Keukenhof Garden, and Leiden’s Botanical Garden.
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Cecil Lee
The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.
