Travelling in Europe by plane, train and car

Fancy getting away but don't relish the thought of sitting on a plane for hours? For a more adventurous holiday experience why not try combining a short flight with either hiring a car or catching a train, bus or ferry for onward destinations?

Europe boasts excellent and well-developed transport links and travelling 'on the ground' in this way is the best way to see a country.

With a flexible timetable, you'll be able to pick and choose where you'd like to stay and to spend more or less time where you please.

There are lots of great destinations within just a few hours' flight - so with a little imagination and inspiration, you too could be away sooner than you think!

The beauty of planning your own trip is that you can take in as much or as little of a country as you wish. For some great ideas for touring Eastern Europe, France and Spain click Next below. And with so many fantastic destinations available, your holiday will be whatever you want to make it.

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