Rome to Venice
Italy's icons, at a considered pace.
From $4,345 per person, twin share
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8-day European escapes designed to fit together into one seamless journey. One week, or many - the journey is yours to shape.
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A new way to see Europe
You're going a long way. Piece together a Europe trip worth the flight.
Mix & Match is a growing series of 8-day European escapes - each one a complete holiday, and each one a piece of something bigger. Choose the regions you're drawn to, the pace that suits you in the style of travel you like, then fit the pieces together into a single journey.
It's made for travellers who've already covered Europe's highlights and want to go deeper, not repeat the reel.
8
Days, every time
Every tour in the series is a self-contained eight-day escape - a complete holiday on its own.
Saturday
to Saturday
to Saturday
Every departure
A shared weekly rhythm is what lets one piece join the next. All you do is make your own way from where one tour ends to where the next begins - we handle everything else.
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Regions and growing
Italy, France, Greece, Ireland, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, the Balkans, the Baltics and Morocco - and there's more to come.
As seen on tour
Europe, as our travellers found it.
Real photographs from Inspiring Vacations guests across the regions in the series.
How it works
Four steps, and the pieces fall into place.
The whole series runs on one simple rhythm. Once you see it, you can build almost anything.
STEP 01
Pick your first piece
Every Mix & Match tour is a self-contained 8-day escape, running Saturday to Saturday. Start with the region you're most excited about.
STEP 02
Add another
Because every tour starts and ends on a Saturday, one can pick up right where another finishes - no gaps, no awkward waits.
STEP 03
You connect the dots
All you need to do is make your own way from where one tour ends to where the next begins. Everything inside each week is organised for you.
STEP 04
Extend a longer tour, too
Already booked a group tour? Add a Mix & Match week before or after it. Ends on a Saturday? Roll straight in. If not, take a few days in between.
I created Mix & Match because our travellers kept telling us the same thing. They wanted to travel Europe their own way. Whether they're adding a week or two with their group tour, or building a longer journey from scratch, this series gives them the freedom to choose exactly where they go and how long they stay, designed with all the comfort, confidence and experience of trusted travel experts.
Why Mix & Match
No complexity for ambition.
Fitting several tours together is as simple as booking one - shared Saturday departures, and the same Inspiring Vacations standard the whole way through.
Your trip, your way
Choose the style that suits each week - small group, classic, private or independent - and we organise everything inside it. You shape the trip; we take care of what happens within it.
Go deeper, not wider
Spend real time in one region instead of racing through a highlights reel - or piece several regions together and give each one a proper week.
The Inspiring Vacations standard throughout
Premium stays, included dining, expert local guides and small groups of like-minded travellers - on every tour in the series.
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The tours
All the pieces of Mix & Match Europe.
Fifteen tours across ten regions, in small group, classic, private and independent styles - with new destinations added regularly. All departures 2027.
Italy by Rail
The length of Italy, city to city, by train.
From $3,395 per person, twin share
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Serene Sardinia
Cagliari to the Costa Smeralda, south to north.
From $5,995 per person, twin share
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Provence & the French Riviera
The south of France, unhurried.
From $3,845 per person, twin share
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Normandy & the Loire Valley
Coastline, châteaux and quiet river country.
From $3,545 per person, twin share
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Bordeaux & Beyond
Vineyards, river towns and the Atlantic south-west.
From $3,995 per person, twin share
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Greek Island Hop
Sun, sea and island-time across the Aegean.
From $3,245 per person, twin share
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Athens & Beyond
The classical heart of Greece, and the country around it.
From $3,895 per person, twin share
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Balkans Express
The Adriatic's most captivating, underrated corner.
From $4,945 per person, twin share
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Norway's Rail & Fjords
Scandinavia's showstopper scenery, by rail and water.
From $5,595 per person, twin share
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Vilnius to Helsinki
Three Baltic capitals and the crossing to Finland.
From $3,395 per person, twin share
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Swiss Express
Alpine rail, lakes and mountain villages.
From $4,995 per person, twin share
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Ireland Self Drive
Dublin, the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher, at your wheel.
From $3,895 per person, twin share
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Morocco Express
Imperial cities and the edge of the Sahara.
From $5,095 per person, twin share
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The wider range
Mix & Match is one way to see Europe.
It isn't the only one.
Prefer one longer itinerary end to end, or a Fly, Stay, Cruise holiday that pairs a European voyage with time on land? Our full European range spans every style, from a week in one country to a month across the continent.
Online Showcase · Free live webinar
Mix & Match Europe Online Showcase
Join our Travel Specialists live as they piece together their own Mix & Match journeys - which regions pair beautifully, how to shape the pace, and the combinations our travellers are booking most. Attend live and you could win a stopover tour of your choice. Can't make it? Register and we'll send you the recording.
Thu 3 SeptemberMark your calendar
11am AESTLive & on demand
Win a stopoverPrize drawn live
Live & interactive Secure your spot
Not sure which pieces fit together?
Tell us roughly how long you have and the corners of Europe you want to go to. One of our Travel Specialists will put the combination together for you - departures, connections and all.
Traveller reviews
From those who've already gone their own way.
The best part was the outstanding tour guide, Ahmed who was thoroughly knowledgable, and facilitated a family environment for our entire group, Kudos all round!
Iain · Morocco · Verified reviewThe panoramic views on all trips were fantastic, and the train travelling up steep slopes was amazing.
Gerrit · Switzerland · Verified reviewEveryone on tour was fabulous, had snowmobile, reindeer and husky sled rides and about to arrive at Santa's village and Arctic Circle. Highlights Flam by train. Just stunning. Amazing trip, such a beautiful country, you will love it. Highly recommend.
Lisa · Norway · Verified reviewAll the ancient sites were very interesting & our guide was wonderful in summarising the key areas.
Andrew · Greece · Verified reviewOver 4,900 5-star reviews on Trustpilot · Australia's most highly awarded tour operator
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
Everything travellers ask us about fitting the pieces together.
It's a growing series of eight-day European tours and independent journeys. Each one is a complete holiday on its own - and each is also a piece, designed to fit together with the others into a longer trip.
Not at all. Every Mix & Match tour stands alone as a full eight-day holiday. Fitting several together is an option, not a requirement.
As many as you like. Two weeks, three, a month or more - if you've got the time, the pieces keep fitting. Our Travel Specialists will help you shape something that works.
Every journey runs Saturday to Saturday. That shared rhythm means one tour can begin the same day another finishes - no gaps and no awkward waiting days in between.
You make your own way from where one tour ends to where the next begins. That's the one piece you arrange - everything within each tour is organised for you. Our Travel Specialists can talk you through the connections when you book.
Yes. Add one before your group tour starts, after it ends, or both. If your group tour finishes on a Saturday you can move straight into a Mix & Match week - and if it doesn't, take a few days in between and start the following Saturday.
The Inspiring Vacations standard throughout: premium stays, included dining, expert local guides, and small groups of like-minded travellers. Exact inclusions vary by tour - check the individual tour page for the full list.
Both, and more. The series spans small group tours, classic and private tours, and independent journeys including self-drive and rail - so you can pick a different style for each week if you like. Each tour page states its style.
Departures across the 2027 season, with dates varying by tour. Each tour page shows its available departures.
Some Mix & Match tours offer a Paired Solo option. Check the individual tour page, or speak with one of our Travel Specialists and they'll point you to the right departures.
Can't find the itinerary you want?
If the shape of your trip doesn't quite fit the series, our Tailormade team will design one from scratch. Private group touring for four or more, across 80+ destinations, with the accommodation, activities, pace and dates all shaped by you.
- 1Submit an enquiryTell us the destination, timing and how you like to travel.
- 2Review your quoteOur Travel Specialists prepare a custom itinerary and pricing within 7 days.
- 3Secure your bookingConfirm with a deposit once you're happy with the arrangements.
Minimum four travellers and five nights. Fully or partially escorted options available.
The Inspiring Edit
Reading for the regions in the series.
Guides, tips and inspiration from our team, for the places Mix & Match will take you.
DestinationsA First Timer's Guide to Croatia Read the article 
Know Before You GoUseful French Words & Phrases to Master Before You Go Read the article 
DestinationsSnapshot: Sardinia Read the article 
Must See & Do10 Greek Islands to Visit Read the article 
Travel TipsMorocco for First Timers: Essential Travel Tips Read the article 
Must See & DoBest Things to Do in Norway Read the article Prefer to meet in person?
Meet the team at The Greatest Travel Show.
Meet our destination specialists in person at a venue near you - discover new tours, get the questions that matter answered, and enjoy event-only offers. Our Travel Specialists can sketch out a two, three or four-week Mix & Match on the spot.
- Meet our destination specialists face to face
- See new tours and brand-new itineraries
- Event-only offers and live Q&A
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