Destinations · Europe & the Mediterranean
Europe & the Mediterranean
From a London townhouse to a villa on Lake Como and a whitewashed terrace in the Greek Isles — old-world culture, unforgettable coastline, and a pace that's entirely your own.
A continent of distinct worlds, side by side.
Nowhere else can you wake to church bells in a Tuscan hill town, lunch on fresh seafood by an Aegean harbor, and end the week in a Scandinavian design capital. Europe and the Mediterranean reward travelers who slow down — who linger over a long Italian dinner, wander a London neighborhood with no agenda, or drive the Irish countryside with the windows down.
Each country keeps its own rhythm, language, and table. The art of the trip is stitching them together so the journey feels effortless and unmistakably yours.
The Greystone way. We specialize in independent, custom travel (F.I.T.) rather than rushed escorted bus tours — a hand-built itinerary, the right hotels, and a real advisor on call, so you see Europe at your own pace.
Where will Europe take you?
A few of the places we love most across Europe and the Mediterranean. Each is a starting point — tell us which speak to you and we'll build the route around them.
Ways to spend your days
A taste of the experiences we weave into European itineraries — mixed and matched to suit how you like to travel.
Ancient Rome & the Vatican
Walk the Colosseum and Roman Forum, then stand beneath Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel — ideally with a private guide and skip-the-line access.
The Amalfi Coast & Greek Isles
Cliffside drives above Positano, a boat day to Capri, and slow ferry-hopping between Santorini, Mykonos, and the quieter islands beyond.
Lake Como & Florentine Art
Villa gardens and lakeside aperitivo in Como, then the Uffizi, the Duomo, and Tuscan vineyards within easy reach of Florence.
London & the English Countryside
West End theatre and world-class museums in the city, balanced with the Cotswolds, Bath, and grand country estates just beyond it.
Ireland & Scotland by Road
Drive Dublin to Shannon through green countryside and coast, and trade Edinburgh's old town for the dramatic glens of the Isle of Skye.
Scandinavian Capitals & Fjords
Design-forward Copenhagen and Stockholm paired with Norway's fjords — and, in season, the chance to chase the Northern Lights.
Tastes worth traveling for
Half the memory of Europe is made at the table. A few things not to miss, region by region.
Italy
- Hand-made pasta and a long Roman dinner
- Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza on the Amalfi Coast
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina & gelato in Florence
- Lakeside aperitivo on Lake Como
Greece
- Shared mezze, fresh-grilled seafood & ouzo
- Souvlaki and a rooftop dinner under the Acropolis
- Sunset wine tasting in Santorini's caldera
UK & Ireland
- Afternoon tea in London
- A proper Sunday roast at a country pub
- A pint of Guinness and live music in Dublin
Scandinavia
- New-Nordic tasting menus in Copenhagen
- Smørrebrød open-faced sandwiches
- Fresh salmon and seafood along the Norwegian coast
Let's design your European journey.
Tell us which places are calling — the cities, the coastline, the time of year — and we'll build a personalized itinerary around them, start to finish.