Trips to Take with Friends | Grand European Travel

There’s something special about a trip with friends. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, reconnect, and revel in new experiences together. With that in mind, here are some of our best getaways to enjoy with friends...

Go Wine Tasting in Europe

Go to France for the Famous Varietals

For most wine lovers, France is the place to visit. Not only are the wines sublime, but you'll also enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Picture purple fields of lavender and golden sunsets over vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see. While you’re there, enjoy wines from the regions that many consider the best in the world. Try Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Bordeaux, Rosé in Provence, and Syrah in the Rhône Valley. (Insider tip: When you get home, serving wine from the Rhône Valley never fails to impress. Invite friends over for dinner, sip from a lovely bottle, and share stories from your time in France!)

France Vacations

Go to Italy for The 'Big Reds'

Italy is the only country that rivals France for the title of Best Old World Wines, In total, Italy boasts 20 separate wine regions. You'll want to try wine from each of the renowned regions. In general, the Tuscany region is most prized for its winemaking - and those tannic and bold "Big Reds" thrive here. The region is famous for its Chianti, and you should try as many as you can while there. You'll also want to try Prosecco in Veneto, Barolo in Piedmont, Franciacorta in Lombardy, and Nero d’Avol in Sicily. Taste all the vino you can as you enjoy beautiful Italy, with visits to Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, and Lake Maggiore.

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Go Island Hopping

Go to Greece for the Islands

White sand beaches, aquamarine water, hillside villas overlooking the sea, and a Mediterranean breeze blowing through your hair, the sun-kissed Greek isles are a magical girls’ getaway destination. Explore the ancient treasures of Athens, then go island-hopping from Mykonos to Santorini to Crete and beyond.

Greece Vacations

Explore Ancient Ruins & Jungles

Go to Costa Rica for Rainforests

Ready for an adventure? Costa Rica is an explorer’s dream. With luscious tropical rainforests, wildlife habitats, cloud forests, crater lakes, and palm tree-lined beaches, you can go ziplining, traverse hanging bridges, hike volcanoes, and see more plant and animal species than you ever thought possible!

Costa Rica Tours

Machu Picchu with llama in foreground, Peru

Go to Peru for the Culture & Ruins

If seeing Machu Picchu is on your travel bucket list, then this is the trip for you. Starting your journey in Lima, Peru’s capital city gives you a firsthand understanding of contemporary Peruvian culture that will enrich your time in Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire. You’ll spend time in the Sacred Valley in the Andes before taking an excursion to the mystical “lost city” of Machu Picchu.

Peru Vacations

Go to Egypt for Ancient History

The Pyramids of Giza, the Nile, ancient temples, iconic antiquities, the Sphinx, there are so many reasons to visit Egypt. You'll want to go to the Valley of the Kings, the site of the ancient pyramids that rise from the Sahara Desert. You'll also find the Great Sphinx here, which is one of the most recognizable statues the world over! With some of the most famous ancient sites and artifacts world-round, it's no wonder Egypt is the place to go if you're a history buff.

Egypt Trips