Each of these top five epic routes is perfect for motorcaravanners departing from the UK by road or ferry.
They combine stunning scenery, cultural highlights, and exceptional driving roads without the stress of airports or baggage restrictions.
European road trips offer true freedom—explore coastal highways, alpine passes, and historic cities at your own pace.
All routes begin and end near ferry ports, making them practical for British travellers planning a summer adventure.
1. The Alpine Adventure Circuit (10–12 Days)
Route: Calais → Strasbourg → Munich → Innsbruck → Bolzano → Lake Como → Geneva → Reims → Calais
Drive through Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland, with breathtaking views and world-class driving roads.
Enjoy Lake Como’s beauty, Geneva’s sophistication, and the legendary Stelvio Pass in the Dolomites.
Top Driving Highlights: Stelvio Pass, Grossglockner Road, Furka Pass
Best For: Mountain lovers and driving enthusiasts
2. The Iberian Coastal Loop (15+ Days)
Route: Portsmouth → Le Havre → Bordeaux → San Sebastián → Porto → Salamanca → Madrid → Barcelona → Lyon → Caen
Follow the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, with stops in Spain and Portugal’s best cultural cities and beaches.
Explore food markets, UNESCO cities, and stunning coastal highways.
Top Driving Highlights: Portugal’s Atlantic Coast, Costa Brava, Pyrenees Passes
Best For: Culture seekers and coastal explorers
3. The Northern Fjords Explorer (12–14 Days)
Route: Newcastle → Bergen → Geiranger → Stockholm → Malmö → Copenhagen → Lübeck → Hamburg → Amsterdam
Explore fjords, lakes, and forests across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Travel includes the Øresund Bridge and scenic ferry crossings.
Top Driving Highlights: Trollstigen, Atlantic Ocean Road, Swedish lake district
Best For: Nature lovers and adventure seekers
4. Eastern European Discovery (11+ Days)
Route: Harwich → Hook of Holland → Berlin → Prague → Vienna → Budapest → Ljubljana → Venice → Munich → Calais
Visit Central and Eastern Europe’s grand capitals and quiet countryside in one memorable circuit.
See castles, forests, alpine lakes, and baroque cities.
Top Driving Highlights: Bavaria’s Romantic Road, Wachau Valley, Austrian Alps
Best For: History fans and cultural explorers
5. French Vineyard Circuit (7–9 Days)
Route: Portsmouth → Caen → Reims → Lyon → Avignon → Bordeaux → Tours → Caen
Enjoy Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux on this scenic wine-filled tour of France.
Expect châteaux, lavender fields, and excellent food at every stop.
Top Driving Highlights: Route des Grands Crus, Provence’s scenic roads, Loire Valley
Best For: Wine lovers and relaxed travellers
Tip: Hire the right vehicle with Turo for your European trip—choose comfort, space, or performance to match your journey.