Explore Europe in comfort on a Travelmarvel guided land tour.  

Retrace Europe’s storied paths once taken by aristocrats and artists, where vineyard-lined hills, medieval cities, and hidden hamlets reveal the continent’s many layers.  

Before it was blanketed with countless airlines and high-speed trains, Europe was the realm of the Grand Tour, a months-long pilgrimage undertaken by 17th- and 18th-century aristocrats seeking to refine their minds and manners. Today, Travelmarvel’s land journeys rekindle this golden age of discovery – without the steamer trunks and tutors.  

Thoughtfully crafted to follow a thread between grand capitals and quiet corners, these tours reveal a Europe both familiar and intriguingly offbeat. With the option to pair your land adventure with a river cruise, you’ll see this continent from new angles, through winding roads, historic railways and storied waterways.  

The Essence of Land Touring  

Travelling by road allows Europe to unfurl a patchwork of customs, stories and enduring traditions. There’s a unique intimacy in crossing countries this way – you might dip your head to read a chapter of your book as you pass through the vineyards of northern Italy, only to look up hours later and see Switzerland’s alpine charm unfolding before you.  

Travelmarvel’s itineraries balance guided discovery with lingering pauses. Sip espresso in a shaded Venetian campo, wander Prague’s ancient streets, or trace the jagged contours of the Scottish Highlands by train. Europe’s superb rail network – considered among the best in the world – connects these experiences with ease.  

Where Road Meets River  

For travellers seeking a change of pace, river cruising offers a graceful complement to land exploration. After days on the road, step aboard a premium Travelmarvel river ship and settle into a gentler rhythm. Unpack once and glide past Wachau’s vine-clad hills, Budapest’s elegant facades, and Strasbourg’s spired skyline – each day unveiling a new horizon framed by timeless landscapes. Travelmarvel invites you to rediscover Europe, on your own Grand Tour.