Small group escorted tour operator Jules Verne has over 60 adventures taking guests to enjoy the very best of Europe, with each tour promising a journey of discovery, exploration and cultural immersion.
*All details correct at time of publish (24 April 2026)
Notably, Jules Verne customers can enjoy savings of up to 20% on selected European adventures when making a new booking between 22 April and 29 May 2026*.
From visiting a medieval castle in Lithuania’s Trakai and witnessing the crystalline rivers of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s biggest national park, to exploring mystical ancient cave dwellings in southern Italy’s Matera and enjoying a traditional Klapa musical performance in Croatia.
Every one of Jules Verne’s European journeys is packed with incredible experiences that bring destinations to life and create memories that linger long after the suitcase is unpacked.
Each adventure reflects Jules Verne’s hallmark approach with carefully curated itineraries that are planned by experts, led by knowledgeable guides and enjoyed in small group sizes of around 10 to 16 people.
Debbie O’Neill, Managing Director at Jules Verne, says: “Europe continues to be an extremely popular destination with our customers; in fact, we have seen a 67% increase in website traffic to our European tour pages in the first three months of 2026 when compared to the last three months of 2025.
“Notably, adventures that reveal a different side to the continent, such as our tours taking guests to explore Albania and the Baltics, are proving particularly popular.
“At Jules Verne, we are proud to offer a range of immersive journeys that are perfect for curious travellers hoping to see Europe in a whole new light – whether by exploring the lesser-known highlights of destinations that we know and love or by heading off the beaten track to countries which are still relatively undiscovered.”
See below for five of Jules Verne’s top European itineraries (with details of the 2026 departures) – perfect for an adventure of a lifetime this spring and beyond. Notably, all of the below tours have departures that are included in Jules Verne’s current sale on Europe holidays.
Ancient Albania: Cities, Mountains, Castles & Coastline – 7 nights from £959pp
- Departing 11 & 18 May, 15 June, 14 & 28 September, 12 October (Solo Group Departure) and 9 November 2026
- Includes**: 7 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners, itinerary as described and services of guides and local representative
Bosnia & Herzegovina Highlights: Culture, History & Natural Beauty – 7 nights from £1,560pp
- Departing 13 May, 10 June, 12 August, 23 September and 7 October 2026
- Includes**: 7 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, itinerary as described and services of guides and local representative
Croatia’s Natural Wonders Cruise: Lakes, Waterfalls & Coastline – 7 nights from £1,948pp
- Departing 30 May and 26 September
- Includes**: 7-night cruise, breakfast daily, 6 lunches, 4 dinners, itinerary as described, excursions and services of guides and local representative
Baltic Capitals Explorer: Estonia, Finland, Latvia & Lithuania – 8 nights from £1,737pp
- Departing 8, 15 & 22 May, 5 & 26 June, 10 & 24 July, 21 August, 4, 11 & 18 (Solo Group Departure) September and 2 October 2026
- Includes**: 8 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 2 lunches, itinerary as described and services of guides and local representative
Southern Italy: Trulli, Sassi & Brindisi – 7 nights from £1,692pp
- Departing 13 May, 3 June and 16 & 30 September 2026
- Includes**: 7 nights’ accommodation, entrance fees, breakfast daily, itinerary as described and services of guides and local representative
To find out more about Jules Verne’s European sale, visit vjv.com/offers/europe-small-group-tours/. Book online or call 0203 553 3722 to speak to a Jules Verne specialist.
Prices and availability correct at the time of pitching. Full tour details can be found on Jules Verne’s website, with all tours being subject to availability and no additional spaces possible once the tour is filled.
*European Sale – terms & conditions: Offer applies to new bookings only for selected 2026 tour departures, made between 22 April and 29 May 2026 inclusive. The offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice and cannot be applied retrospectively. Discount applies to the tour price only; flights will be charged at the full flight cost with no discount applied. Extensions, extra nights, optional extras and single supplements are charged at full cost. See vjv.com for full details.
**Flight information: There is the option to book all tour packages with flights included (at an additional cost). For tours with flights included, all flight prices are subject to change and will be confirmed at booking. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply. Regional flight options are available upon request.
