Top European Tours For Young Adults

We would never say that adventure is reserved only for the young, but we would say that your younger years are a time to have adventures. So, from island-hopping in Greece to eating your way through Italy, these are the top European trips to embark on before you hit your 30s.

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Stunning whitewashed rock formations and sea caves juxtaposing with the turquoise sea in Milos

Greek Island Odyssey

Write your own Greek legend on this sun-splashed, eight-day adventure around the Cyclades that starts in Athens. After a crowd-beating tour of the Acropolis and dining on local dishes in underrated neighbourhood Keramikos, the next morning, it’s off to the island of Milos while the sun skims gold coins across the surface of the Aegean. After exploring the whitewashed alleyways and quiet beaches in Milos, it’s on to atmospheric Naxos, where you’ll learn how to cook a traditional three-course Greek meal. Santorini – with those iconic hillside views – is your final stop.

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Athens, Greece

ENDS AT

Athens, Greece

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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Stiniva beach, on Vis island, has a green waters, a small stretch of sand and two cliffs acting as a gateway to the sea

Coastal Croatia

There are at least 101 reasons to visit the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia – and this eight-day adventure covers just about all of them, starting with two nights in seductive Split. Next, it’s over to the ritzy, party-loving island of Hvar, with a romantic Medieval town centre and bar-lined beaches. We suggest you get your socialising done here because the next stop – the island of Vis – is all about serene seclusion, as you explore the wild beaches and grotto-like sea caves. Korčula is next, dappled with vineyards and olive groves, and where you’ll get to sample crisp, local wines. Finally, you’ll visit Dubrovnik and try some deliciously briny oysters before heading home.

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Split, Croatia

ENDS AT

Dubrovnik, Croatia

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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A set of hands cutting a pizza topped with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves

Seductive Southern Italy

The only people who’d argue that Southern Italy isn’t the most beautiful part of the country are northern Italians. For anyone else, the ankle end of Italy’s boot boasts the most postcard-pretty places – from Matera to Positano. This 10-day tour takes it all in, starting in Naples, the spiritual home of pizza. But it’s not just pizza that the city is proud of, as you’ll find out on a street-food tour. Nor, as you’ll discover next on a day-long excursion, is the Amalfi Coast just for Instagram posers, or the region of Puglia only about olive oil.

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STARTS AT

Naples, Italy

ENDS AT

Lecce, Italy

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

14

PHYSICAL RATING

Easy

STYLE

Discovery

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Tourists taking in the powerful Skogar waterfall in southwest Iceland, flanked by moss-covered cliffs

Volcanic Iceland

If you think Iceland looks good in photos, just wait until you see it in person. This intensive five-day tour will take you to some of the spectacular sights around the country, starting with a three-course dinner of Icelandic specialities in Reykjavík. From the capital, you’ll be off to explore the off-the-radar region of Borgarfjörður in the wild west for epic waterfalls and charming villages before taking in the natural landmarks on the Golden Circle (including the ground-spouting Geysir and sky-diving Gullfoss waterfall) and speeding across a glacier on a snowmobile. The final half of the trip includes a volcanic beach walk and a steamy soak in the geothermal Blue Lagoon.

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Reykjavik, Iceland

ENDS AT

Reykjavik, Iceland

DURATION

5

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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A person looking down at the azure waters of the Lagoa do Fogo in the Azores

Atlantic Azores

Head to this remote Portuguese archipelago for the adventure of a lifetime. Discover surreal landscapes, incredible wildlife and delicious food and drink on our six-day tour in the Azores. You’ll cycle and kayak around the spectacular Sete Cidades crater lakes, abseil down waterfalls, soak in mineral-rich hot springs and hike around Furnas Lake. This itinerary is perfect for the adventure lovers among us.

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Ponta Delgada, Portugal

ENDS AT

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

DURATION

6

GROUP SIZE

8

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Maja Proescholdt contributed additional reporting to this article.

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