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Destinations · Europe
Classic. And always new.
Cities, landscapes and flavours connected in an itinerary with personality.
Colorado curation
Europe can be a great first discovery or a destination to revisit time and again. Our curation connects countries, cities and regions while respecting your time, style and the pace that makes a journey truly enjoyable.
How to connect
Rail, flights and road journeys are included only when they make the itinerary more seamless and rewarding.
Where to stay
We select hotels for location, service and personality — from landmark properties to intimate design-led retreats.
Where to go
Many Europes.
Which one is yours?
A thoughtful selection of countries and regions that work particularly well for tailor-made journeys — from a first European trip to a deeply personal return.
01Art · gastronomy · landscapes
France
Elegance in many forms.
Paris, Provence, the Côte d’Azur, Bordeaux, Champagne and the Loire Valley combine culture, fine hotels, wine and scenery at different rhythms.
- Paris
- Provence
- Côte d’Azur
- Bordeaux & Loire
- Best time
- Apr–Jun · Sep–Oct
- Ideal for
- Couples, food lovers and celebrations
- Suggested stay
- 7 to 14 nights
02History · flavour · dolce vita
Italy
A journey that deserves time.
Monumental cities, small villages, cinematic coastlines and a food culture that changes from region to region. The secret is choosing fewer bases and experiencing them well.
- Rome & Tuscany
- Amalfi Coast
- Sicily & Puglia
- Italian Lakes
- Best time
- Apr–Jun · Sep–Oct
- Ideal for
- First Europe trip, couples and families
- Suggested stay
- 8 to 16 nights
03Culture · energy · cuisine
Spain
Vibrant from start to finish.
Madrid and Barcelona lead to Andalusia, the Basque Country, Mallorca and regions where architecture, art, beaches and gastronomy coexist naturally.
- Madrid
- Barcelona
- Andalusia
- Basque Country & Islands
- Best time
- Mar–Jun · Sep–Nov
- Ideal for
- Friends, couples and culture
- Suggested stay
- 7 to 12 nights
04Charm · wine · hospitality
Portugal
Familiar yet surprising.
Lisbon, Porto, the Douro, Alentejo, Comporta, Madeira and the Azores create easy combinations with excellent hotels, food and comfortable journeys.
- Lisbon & Cascais
- Porto & Douro
- Alentejo & Comporta
- Madeira & Azores
- Best time
- Apr–Oct
- Ideal for
- Couples, families and slow travel
- Suggested stay
- 7 to 12 nights
05Islands · history · Aegean Sea
Greece
Blue, white and time to unwind.
Athens takes on a new dimension when paired with the right islands. Santorini and Mykonos are classics; Crete, Paros, Naxos and Milos offer distinct rhythms.
- Athens
- Santorini & Mykonos
- Paros & Naxos
- Crete & Milos
- Best time
- May–Jun · Sep–Oct
- Ideal for
- Honeymoons, couples and summer
- Suggested stay
- 8 to 13 nights
06Scenery · trains · precision
Switzerland
The journey is part of the destination.
Panoramic railways, lakes, Alpine villages and historic hotels make Switzerland special for travellers who value comfort, nature and seamless logistics.
- Zurich & Lucerne
- Interlaken
- Zermatt
- Montreux & Lausanne
- Best time
- Jun–Sep · Dec–Mar
- Ideal for
- Scenery, families and rail journeys
- Suggested stay
- 6 to 10 nights
07Tradition · design · countryside
United Kingdom
Far beyond London.
The capital pairs beautifully with the Cotswolds, Scotland and country estates, connecting museums, shopping, dining, castles and striking scenery.
- London
- Cotswolds
- Edinburgh & Highlands
- Castles & countryside
- Best time
- May–Sep · Dec
- Ideal for
- Culture, families and city breaks
- Suggested stay
- 7 to 12 nights
08Empires · music · cities
Central Europe
History in one seamless itinerary.
Vienna, Prague and Budapest form a classic route; Germany, Croatia and Slovenia broaden it with villages, lakes, wines and beautiful landscapes.
- Vienna
- Prague
- Budapest
- Croatia & Slovenia
- Best time
- Apr–Jun · Sep–Dec
- Ideal for
- Culture, Christmas and combinations
- Suggested stay
- 8 to 14 nights
Your travel style
The right destination
starts with you.
The same country can become a completely different journey depending on who travels, the occasion and the desired pace.
First Europe trip
Paris, London, Rome, Madrid or Lisbon with easy connections and enough time in each base.
Couples & celebrations
Special hotels, memorable dining, wine, islands and settings for honeymoons or celebrations.
Families
A balanced pace, suitable rooms, activities for different ages and fewer hotel changes.
Slow travel
Smaller bases, local experiences, road or rail travel and room for discoveries beyond the obvious.
Itinerary ideas
Journeys that
flow naturally.
These are starting points, never fixed packages. We adjust cities, pace, transport and hotels to create a coherent journey.
Essential France
Paris · Loire Valley · Provence
Classic Italy
Rome · Tuscany · Venice
Iberian journey
Lisbon · Porto · Madrid
Mediterranean
Athens · Paros · Santorini
Imperial capitals
Prague · Vienna · Budapest
Alps and lakes
Lucerne · Interlaken · Zermatt
The Colorado perspective
Less rushing.
More meaning.
A good European itinerary is not measured by the number of countries visited. We consider travel time, season, hotel location, reservations and the energy each stage requires. The result is a journey with breathing room — and no important detail left to chance.
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