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.

Cliffs overlooking an ocean cove with boats sailing in turquoise waters, clear sky, and rugged coastal rocks.

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 

Ice cave opening revealing snow-covered mountain peaks and a blue sky outside.

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 

Snow-covered wooden cabin with a stone foundation and a small bell tower, set against snow-covered mountains under a clear blue sky.

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 

Colorful houses on a hillside overlooking the ocean.

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 

Swiss alpine village with multi-story buildings alongside a river, with snow-capped mountains and green forests in the background.

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 

A vineyard with rows of grapevines, an old stone building with a tower, and a village with small houses in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

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 

aerial view of a marina with boats docked along the piers, surrounded by closely packed buildings with reddish-brown roofs and a narrow street with parked cars.

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 

Green rolling hills with scattered houses and a church, forested slopes, and snow-capped mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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 

Historic brick church with tall ornate bell tower and surrounding green trees under cloudy sky.

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 

Panoramic view of Florence, Italy, featuring the cathedral with a large red-tiled dome, surrounded by historic buildings with terracotta roofs and mountains in the background.

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 

A panoramic view of a large lake surrounded by green fields, forested areas, and mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky.

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 

Colorful boats anchored in a harbor with a rocky cliff and hillside houses in the background

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 

Aerial view of a Mediterranean coastal bay with turquoise waters, anchored sailboats, and rugged green hills in the background.

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 

Aerial view of historic stone domed and bell tower churches in a Mediterranean city at sunset, with a cloudy sky and distant cityscape.

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 

Aerial view of Budapest, Hungary, showing the Danube River, Chain Bridge, and historic cityscape at sunset with hills in the background.

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 

Yellow tram traveling on cobblestone street in a European city, surrounded by historic buildings with ornate architecture.

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 

Scenic view of white-washed buildings and windmills in Santorini, Greece, during sunset with a partially cloudy sky.

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 

Lavender field at sunset with purple flowers and trees in the background.

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 

Aerial view of a coastal area with clear blue water, rocky shoreline, dense trees, and buildings on a hillside.

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 

Exterior of a rustic pub named Falkland Arms Wadworth with moss-covered stone walls, a decorative white porch, outdoor seating, and a sign featuring a crest with lions and a unicorn, surrounded by greenery and trees.

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 

Aerial view of a hilltop castle with stone towers and surrounding buildings, nestled among lush, rolling hills and vineyards at sunset.

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 

Snow-covered mountain with rocky peaks during sunset, pink glow on the peaks and clear sky

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 

Beach scene with people swimming and relaxing in clear blue water, with a backdrop of colorful Mediterranean-style buildings on a rocky hillside.

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 

Aerial view of a circular crater lake surrounded by lush green forest and open fields.

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.