Build Your Own European Home Collection

Below, we have curated a few European highlights to spark ideas and discussions. However, every location on or off this list is a possibility, from Nordic fjord cabins to Mediterranean olive groves, if it’s in Europe then your group can consider it.

Algarve (Lagos), Portugal 
International Connection: Faro Airport (FAO) - 1h drive 

Golden cliffs framing secret grottoes, with beach clubs serving cataplana seafood stews. 

  • Private yacht tours to Benagil Cave 

  • Cliff-top yoga at Ponta da Piedade 

  • Historic wine tastings in 15th-century walls 

Chamonix, France 
International Connection: Geneva Airport (GVA) - 1h15m drive 

Where mountaineering history meets modern alpine chic. Cable cars whisk you to glacier viewpoints, while cozy chalets offer roaring fires and spa retreats. 

  • Private guided ascent of Aiguille du Midi 

  • Farm-to-table raclette evenings 

  • Summer paragliding over Mont Blanc massif 

Kitzbühel, Austria 
International Connection: Salzburg Airport (SZG) - 1h30m drive 

Medieval charm meets legendary skiing, where fur-lined après-ski boots are standard attire. 

  • Private Hahnenkamm downhill course access 

  • Gourmet stuben serving wild boar goulash 

  • Summer alpine flower photography tours 

Cinque Terre, Italy 
International Connection: Pisa Airport (PSA) - 1h30m train 

Rainbow villages clinging to cliffs, connected by vineyard trails and pesto-making workshops. 

  • Reserved pathway access to Via dell'Amore 

  • Boat-to-table anchovy tastings 

  • Sunset limoncello on Vernazza's harbour 

Zermatt, Switzerland 
International Connection: Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 3h30m train 

Car-free village beneath the Matterhorn's iconic pyramid, blending Edwardian grandeur with eco-luxury. 

  • Gourmet dining at 3,883m (Kulmhotel Gornergrat) 

  • Wellness rituals at The Omnia's cliffside spa 

  • Vintage electric taxi tours 

Burgundy, France 
International Connection: Lyon Airport (LYS) - 1h30m drive 

A patchwork of Grand Cru vineyards and Renaissance châteaux. 

  • Exclusive tastings in Romanée-Conti cellars 

  • Hot-air ballooning over Côte d'Or 

  • Barge cruises with sommelier pairings 

Saint-Tropez, France 
International Connection: Nice Airport (NCE) - 1h30m drive 

Where boho glamour meets Provençal charm, beyond the yacht-filled port. 

  • Private perfume creation at Molinard 

  • Morning market truffle hunts 

  • Coastal horseback rides to Ramatuelle 

Dolomites, Italy 
International Connection: Innsbruck Airport (INN) - 2h drive 

UNESCO-listed pink peaks framing Tyrolean villages with Italian flair. 

  • Private via ferrata adventures 

  • Michelin-starred Ladin cuisine 

  • Sunrise hot-air ballooning over Seiser Alm 

Rioja, Spain 
International Connection: Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 1h drive 

Futuristic wineries juxtaposed with medieval villages, where tapas crawl meets wine safari. 

  • Private blending sessions at Marqués de Riscal 

  • Olive oil tastings in 12th-century monasteries 

  • Falconry experiences among vineyards 

Florence, Italy 
International Connection: Florence Airport (FLR) - 20m drive 

Renaissance palaces turned co-homes, with artisan workshops and vineyard escapes minutes away. 

  • Dawn Uffizi Gallery access 

  • Leather crafting in Santa Croce 

  • Truffle hunting in Chianti 

Lake District, UK 
International Connection: Manchester Airport (MAN) - 1h30m drive 

Wordsworth’s wilderness of mirror lakes and cozy pubs. Visit historic literary estates. 

  • Private boat tours on Derwentwater 

  • Forest foraging with Michelin chefs 

  • Stargazing bothies on Scafell Pike 

Madeira, Portugal 
International Connection: Funchal Airport (FNC) - 15m drive 

Cliffside pools and levada walks through orchid forests. The "Hawaii of Europe" with old-world charm. 

  • Sunrise hikes to Pico do Arieiro 

  • Wine tastings in 17th-century Blandy’s Lodge 

  • Banana plantation picnics 

Côte d’Azur (Eze), France 
International Connection: Nice Airport (NCE) - 30m drive 

Perched villages overlooking the Med, where perfume makers and Matisse once worked. 

  • Perfume creation workshops at Fragonard 

  • Nietzsche’s cliffside walking path 

  • Private beach clubs in Cap Ferrat 

Malta 
International Connection: Malta Airport (MLA) - 20m drive 

Baroque cities and hidden swimming caves on Europe’s sunniest islands. UNESCO capital Valletta dazzles at golden hour. 

  • Private Knights of Malta palace tours 

  • Boat-access only seafood shack at St. Peter’s Pool 

  • Sunday wine tastings in 400-year-old cellars 

Budapest, Hungary 
International Connection: Budapest Airport (BUD) - 30m drive 

Bathhouse palaces and ruin bars in a grand Danube setting. 

  • Nighttime soak at Széchenyi Baths 

  • Private opera box performances 

  • Jewish Quarter culinary walks 

Lisbon, Portugal 
International Connection: Lisbon Airport (LIS) - 15m drive 

Seven hills of azulejo tiles, fado music, and Time Out Market gastronomy. 

  • Private tram 28 tours 

  • Tile-painting workshops 

  • Sunset sailing on Tagus River 

Santorini, Greece 
International Connection: Santorini Airport (JTR) - 20m drive 

Caldera-view cave suites and volcanic wine tastings at sunset. 

  • Private catamaran to hot springs 

  • Akrotiri archaeological site after-hours 

  • Vinsanto winery tours 

Provence, France 
International Connection: Marseille Airport (MRS) - 1h drive 

Lavender fields, hilltop villages, and Van Gogh’s light. Aix-en-Provence’s markets overflow with olives and tapenade. 

  • Private Château La Coste art & wine tours 

  • Cooking classes in 18th-century farmhouses 

  • Hot air balloons over Luberon 

Mallorca (Deià), Spain 
International Connection: Palma Airport (PMI) - 45m drive 

Tramuntana mountain villages with Robert Graves' literary legacy. 

  • Olive oil mill tastings 

  • Coastal poetry walks 

  • Beachfront paella masterclasses 

Cotswolds, UK 
International Connection: Bristol Airport (BRS) - 1h drive 

Honey-stone villages and wildflower meadows straight from a storybook. 

  • Private Soho Farmhouse spa days 

  • Falconry at medieval manors 

  • Sunrise balloon rides over Blenheim Palace 

Mosel Valley, Germany 
International Connection: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - 1h30m drive 

Steep slate vineyards winding along castle-dotted river bends. 

  • Riesling tastings in candlelit cellars 

  • E-bike tours to hilltop Roman ruins 

  • Private concerts in Burg Eltz courtyard 

Megève, France 
International Connection: Geneva Airport (GVA) - 1h15m drive 

Savoyard charm meets Parisian glamour. Think farmhouse restaurants with Michelin stars and secret ice rinks. 

  • Truffle hunting with trained dogs 

  • Private fondue cellars 

  • Hot air balloon over Mont Blanc 

Sicily (Taormina), Italy 
International Connection: Catania Airport (CTA) - 1h drive 

Ancient Greek theaters overlooking Mount Etna, with citrus groves and Baroque palazzos. 

  • Private Villa Romana del Casale tours 

  • Sunset granita at Bam Bar 

  • Boat days to Isola Bella 

Azores, Portugal 
International Connection: Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) - 15m drive 

Crater lakes and whale watching from cliffside hot tubs. Europe’s answer to Iceland. 

  • Geothermal cooking experiences 

  • Volcanic wine tastings 

  • Private whale-spotting yachts 

Plus anywhere else you can envision your European home, can be put forward to the group selection.