Shopping Trips in Europe
7 Days of Design in Denmark
gary718/Shutterstock
Start with the museums and chic shops of Copenhagen, then move to Kolding, home to Denmark's preeminent design school. Finish in Billund, where a visit to Legoland shows just how much fun design can be.
- Shopping
- Art and Culture
- Nightlife
- Museums
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Belgium for Beer Lovers
morriedin/Fodors.com member
This itinerary stops in cities with a focus on tasty brews, from the brown cafés of Brussels and Amsterdam to the specialty brews of Liege and Ghent, to the bustling byways of Antwerp and side streets of Brugge.
- Shopping
- Food and Wine
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Best of Britain: England, Scotland, and Wales
gary718/shutterstock
This itinerary has all that you need from a circuit of Britain. You've got the big city pleasures of museums, parks and shopping in London and Edinburgh, the smaller town vibes of Bath and North Wales, and some fine outdoor activities in the Lake District and the Cotswolds.
- Natural Beauty
- Great Drive
- Shopping
- Architecture
- History
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Central Europe by Train
Tomasz Szymanski/shutterstock
This itinerary gives the flavor of Central Europe. There's plenty to see, including castles in Bratislava and Krakow, bathhouses in Budapest, and libraries in Warsaw. It's best and most easily undertaken by train.
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Nightlife
- Great Train Ride
- History
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Discover the Italian Renaissance
seraficus/istockphoto
The Italian Renaissance, a golden age of art and culture, celebrated beauty, innovation, and mathematical proportion. You can read it in Dante, see it in Michelangelo, and be engulfed by it when you walk into a Renaissance church. This tour highlights key Renaissance sites and masterpieces in eight different locales, including the major cities of Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome, as well some more remote, less frenetic destinations.
- Natural Beauty
- Food and Wine
- Art and Culture
- Shopping
- Nightlife
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Essential Portugal: Lisbon and the North Country
Jose Manuel-ITP
This itinerary showcases some of the best that Portugal has to offer, at a relaxed pace. Start your journey exploring Lisbon, before heading north to discover hilltop towns, castles, and fishing villages. Burn off all the rustic food by hiking in the massive Serra da Estrela, and don't miss the port-making region before heading south again to Lisbon and back home.
- Food and Wine
- Architecture
- History
- Shopping
- Nightlife
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Essential Scotland: Castles, Lochs, and Whiskey
Abubakr Hussain/wikipedia.org
Scotland's beauty can be rugged, mysterious, and sometimes stark, thanks to the country's famous lochs, craggy moors, and castles—all of which you'll experience on this comprehensive journey. Start in history-rich Edinburgh and head north to the St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf. Then take in the dramatic landscapes near Inverness and on the enchanting Isle of Skye. End on a high note with an invigorating walk around Loch Lomond before exploring the lively city of Glasgow.
- Art and Culture
- History
- Natural Beauty
- Architecture
- Shopping
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Mountains, Vineyards, and Villages in Spain and France
nhtg/shutterstock
Why choose between visiting France or Spain? On this trip you'll hit the big cities like Madrid and Toulouse as well as spend time in each country's lesser known towns, like Zaragoza and St-Jean-Pied-de-Port. You'll go through mountains, vineyards and little coastal villages while exploring outstanding museums and churches.
- Natural Beauty
- Food and Wine
- Nightlife
- Shopping
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Switzerland Sampler: A First-Timer's Tour
ST/swiss-image.ch
Try the Switzerland Sampler for a taste of this tiny country's wares. From cosmopolitan Zurich and Geneva to the quaint charms of Luzern and Zermatt to Bern's sleepy appeal, this itinerary gives you a good sense of what's to be seen here.
- Natural Beauty
- Shopping
- Architecture
This Trip's Top Experiences:
The Best of Scandinavia
Mikael Damkier /shutterstock
This itinerary hits Scandinavia's top towns. Start in cosmopolitan Stockholm, then explore the folklore-heavy region of Dalarna. Finish the trip in Göteborg and Oslo, two of Scandinavia's prettiest coastal towns.
- Natural Beauty
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Art and Culture
This Trip's Top Experiences:
The Good Life in Northern Italy
Ann Forcier/Fodors.com member
No one has mastered the art of living well as successfully as the Italians. This itinerary highlights locales in northern Italy that are dedicated to pleasure, from a luxurious lakeside getaway to gorgeous wine country to a cliff-lined seacoast. The trip is proof that you can have a wonderful Italian vacation without seeing one Renaissance masterpiece or setting foot in a cathedral—though there are plenty of opportunities to do both if you want to.
- Art and Culture
- Food and Wine
- Natural Beauty
- Shopping
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
