Last-Minute Europe Trips for May and Beyond

Whether you’ve decided to get a head start on summer, find yourself with unexpected time off or are just a little behind on planning, here is a selection of trips departing in May and beyond that still have a spot waiting for you. No stress, just one phone call. But do act fast; while these trips have space as of this writing, they may be gone if you wait much longer.

Visit our website for specific dates available and to download a detailed itinerary. If the date says “Request to Book,” that means not all room configurations are available. Call us at 800-462-2848 and one of our travel consultants will happily assist.

 

Tuscany by the Sea Bike Tour

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Get yourself to Italy in that slight lull between when the Easter crowds have gone home and the summer throngs show up. With bike route choices from activity level 1 to 4, this trip truly does offer an option for every rider.

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Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour

Preview Scenic Bordeaux Vineyard and Landscape

Hotels on this trip define the very essence of Premiere; add in not one but two Michelin-starred restaurants and we might have a hard time coaxing you out for a ride on your bike. But with winery stops, medieval villages and even a macaron tasting, you won’t regret getting out on the road with us.

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Croatia & Slovenia’s Alps Bike Tour

Preview Church on island in center of blue lake.

Pair the Alps with the Adriatic and balance out that big climb through the forests of Slovenia with the sun-soaked beaches of Croatia. Explore mountains and sea in one glorious journey.

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Netherlands & Belgium Bike Tour

Preview Woman leaning off a small boat trailing her hand in the water.

Ride from the global hub of bicycling culture to the canals of Bruges, pedaling past windmills, through café-lined village squares and into medieval streets lined with gabled houses.

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Loire Valley Bike Tour

Preview Bird's eye shot of cyclists over Loire River during sunset.  Château Royal d'Amboise behind.

This is quintessential France: rolling hills, vineyards and the châteaux you saw on posters in your middle school French teacher’s classroom. We could tell you about the food but there’s not enough time—this very popular trip has few spaces left in May so go call now.

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Scotland’s Inverness to Isle of Skye & Oban Hiking & Walking Tour

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Misty lochs, grazing sheep and the sound of bagpipes drifting over the moors. Warm up with an afternoon tea or a neat dram of whisky. Get off the beaten path on this atmospheric island in the north of Scotland.

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Santorini & Crete Multi-Adventure Tour

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Hike, bike and ferry between islands whose landscapes echo ancient times and whose culture helped shape Western civilization. Experience Greece and its history firsthand.

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Southern Spain’s Andalusia Bike Tour

Preview Two bikers riding on a road in southern Spain.

After May, this trip goes on siesta till September so don’t miss out. Cycle sunny hills between whitewashed villages with terra-cotta roofs, maze-like streets and Moorish architecture along Europe’s southern edge.

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Provence to the French Riviera Multi-Adventure Tour

Preview Drone shot of coves of blue water

Bike, hike and boat through the glamorous Côte d’Azur. Traveling solo? Book our May 10 departure, and you’ll receive a reduced rate on your private room.

View Our Provence to the French Riviera Multi-Adventure Trip 

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