How to explore Europe’s coastal town and cities
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You don’t have to decide between cultural treasures and coastal charm when you choose to explore the towns and cities along Europe’s often spectacular coastlines. There’s something relaxing about being by the water, with the chance to completely switch off and just enjoy the sea air. With these tours you can combine that relaxation with the chance to see some of Europe’s wonderful historic sights from royal palaces to Roman ruins. There are museums to explore and famous landmarks to discover, but when you’re by the sea, there’s always the chance to pause and just unwind. Is this the best of both worlds?

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Tales of two cities

A twin-city break to Lisbon and Porto

A twin-city break to Lisbon and Porto
From the archives: Portugal’s two major cities are both rich in history, gorgeous food and incredible views. If you can’t decide which to visit, try combining the two.

Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley

Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley
Combine seeing the many sights of two wonderful coastal cities with a full-day touring the delights of the dramatic Douro Valley.

 

Cities by the sea

Six great beach towns in Europe

Six great beach towns in Europe
From the archives: Urban beach holidays offer a lively atmosphere, a choice of great restaurants and chic places to stay, as well as time to soak up the sun. Our writers pick some of the best from Greece to Belgium.

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Sightseeing and sea air

Puglia, Lecce and Vieste - Undiscovered Italy

Puglia, Lecce and Vieste - Undiscovered Italy
This classic tour of Puglia’s highlights, from Alberobello’s trulli to Matera’s cave dwellings, includes a stay in the charming coastal town of Vieste.

Montenegro: Budva, Cetinje and the Bay of Kotor

Montenegro: Budva, Cetinje and the Bay of Kotor
Explore this undiscovered gem including the beautiful coastal towns of Budva, Kotor and Perast plus the former royal capital, Cetinje.

Highlights of the Amalfi Coast - save £100pp

Highlights of the Amalfi Coast - save £100pp
Visit both Pompeii and Herculaneum and soak up the coastal chic of Amalfi and Ravello, plus discover both Positano and Capri by boat.

Stockholm and Copenhagen

Stockholm and Copenhagen
From royal palaces to a viking museum, these two wonderful waterside cities and their surrounds have so much for you to discover.

 

Deal of the day

Dubrovnik, Montenegro and the Dalmatian Coast - save up to £150pp

Dubrovnik, Montenegro and the Dalmatian Coast - save up to £150pp

See the highlights of Dubrovnik, the Roman treasures of Split, the waterfalls of Krka National Park and spend a day in beautiful Montenegro on this popular tour. Prices shown include the discount.

 
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