Trips to fall in love with: Your Valentine’s Day travel guide
Looking for the best Valentine’s Day gift? Here are tours that prove that travel is the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift.
If you ask us, the best Valentines’ Day gifts aren’t boxes of chocolates, fancy dinners, or sparkling jewelry (as lovely as they are). Instead, we’d rather share the gift of travel. If Valentine’s Day is about connecting with those you love, then what better way to celebrate than with a trip that allows you to share new experiences and make lasting memories—and we’re not just talking about couples’ getaway ideas! Our tours make great gifts for travelers of all kinds. This is something you can do with your closest friends or with your extended family. Or, you can even take yourself on a Solo Tour, which is a fantastic way to reconnect with yourself while making new friends. Treating yourself to travel is an amazing form of self love!
Read on to learn more about our favorite Valentine’s Day trip ideas, including the best places for couples to travel to and amazing trips for solo travelers.
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The best romantic getaways for couples
Savor Italy’s wine country
A trip to Italy can be incredibly romantic for endless reasons, but we especially love how the country’s food and wine really elevates the travel experience. That’s why our Food & Wine of Italy: Tuscany & Umbria tour earns a spot on this list of top romantic getaways. Just imagine sharing some of the Italy’s most delicious delicacies and wines with your honey. In addition to the world-renowned food, we consider Italy one of our favorite destinations for a honeymoon thanks to its history, art, and charming cities. Opt for this tour and you’ll learn about the Gothic grandeur of Siena Cathedral, stroll through the grand palazzi of Florence, and savor delectable foodie experiences (like wine tastings and pasta-making classes) that make the itinerary a dream romantic vacation for couples.
Fall in love in Paris and Provence
We all know that Paris is one of the world’s most romantic cities, but take our A Week in France: The Riviera, Provence & Paris tour and you’ll quickly see that that ambiance extends beyond the country’s capital. From the lavender fields of Provence to the palm tree-lined shores of the Riviera, you’re in for one of the most romantic trips for couples. An evening stroll around the Old Town of Nice, a boat tour of the calanques of Cassis, and an afternoon spent shopping in Montmartre in Paris are just some of the experiences couples will love on this France tour.
Soak in the Old World romance of Portugal’s Douro Valley
Our Food & Wine of Portugal: Porto, Douro Valley & Alentejo tour is especially suited as a romantic getaway for couples because of the two nights spent in the Douro Valley. This riverfront region east of Porto is known for its terraced vineyards and grand wineries. For couples who love a mixture of dramatic landscapes, opulent wines, and vast history, Douro, which is the world’s first officially demarcated wine region, ticks all the right boxes. The itinerary starts with sailing down the Douro River aboard a rabelo, a traditional flat-bottomed boat, before it unfolds with palaces, gardens, and, of course, plenty of wine. Those moments make a Portugal tour one of our favorite vacation ideas for couples.
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The best Solo Tours for some self love
Indulge in Spain’s vibrant culture
If you’re after a Valentine’s Day trip idea that’s dynamic and exhilarating, join like-minded travelers on our Spain for Solo Travelers: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville tour. This itinerary is full of classic Spanish experiences that you’ll get to share with your new travel buddies. You’ll sample olive oil in Andalusia, see a Flamenco show in Seville, and take a tapas cooking class in Madrid. Along the way, you’ll see royal architecture, marvel at eye-catching art, and stroll through quaint neighborhoods.
Explore Greece’s dreamy islands
For many, Greece is considered one of the best vacation spots for couples—but on our Greek Islands for Solo Travelers: Crete & Santorini tour, you’ll discover how a Greek island-hopping itinerary can be perfectly suited for a solo adventure, too. The country’s beaches, islands, and vineyards invite connection and moments of reflection. With your fellow solo travelers (soon to be friends!), you’ll see some of this ancient destination’s most special sites, from sunsets over Oia in Santorini to the dreamy beaches of Crete.
Cozy up to Ireland’s charms
Do you love live music, nightlife, castles, and dramatic seaside landscapes? If so, the best Valentine’s Day gift to give yourself might just be our Ireland for Solo Travelers tour. This itinerary offers the best of an Ireland tour but customizes it for solo travelers so you’ll get a great mix of history (a guided visit to Blarney Castle), scenery (walking along the Cliffs of Moher), and a little local nightlife (listening to trad music in Galway). Sláinte!
Spend some quality time with yourself on these Solo Tours
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The best tours to share an adventure with friends
Take on European art, history, and flavor in London, Paris, and Rome
You and your closest friends exploring the rich tapestry of urban life in three of Europe’s most enduring capitals? Our London, Paris & Rome tour delivers some of the best of Europe on one itinerary, and we can’t think of a more iconic gift for travelers. Cultural attractions? Check. Amazing restaurants? Check. Exciting shopping? Check. From Big Ben to the Colosseum, this Euro trip has something for everyone in the friend group.
Find adventure under the aurora in Iceland
What better way to strengthen friendships than chasing after the aurora borealis on a memorable trip to Iceland? Our Iceland: Reykjavik & the Northern Lights tour is full of bucket list experiences that you and your friends will fall in love with. It mixes jaw-dropping landscapes (like Gullfoss, one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls) and once-in-a-lifetime adventures that—if the conditions are right—might include the northern lights.
Combine culture and cafe-hopping in Central Europe
If you’re looking for an unusual Valentine’s Day trip idea, how about a wintertime trip to Budapest, Vienna, and Prague? Our immersive Budapest, Vienna & Prague tour takes you through three of Central Europe’s most exciting capitals. If you and your friends love picture-perfect architecture and rich culture (opera in Vienna, thermal baths in Budapest, and glassblowing in Prague) mixed with some of the coziest historic cafes on the continent, this European trip is for you.
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