{"id":2539,"date":"2023-08-18T01:16:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T15:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/top-5-most-epic-road-trips-in-europe\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:29:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T23:29:46","slug":"7-most-epic-european-road-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/7-most-epic-european-road-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Most Epic European Road Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The joy of literally taking your vacation into your own hands is the foundation of Europe\u2019s best road trips, from atmospheric Scotland to the leafy vineyards of Tuscany.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Europe has abundant, year-round road trip routes, from quiet stretches of coastline in the south of Greece, to the charming English countryside and Germany\u2019s infamous \u2018no speed limit\u2019 (spoiler: there is one) Autobahn. Discover the very best European destinations, some only accessible by car, turn on your GPS and buckle up \u2013 you\u2019re in for the trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Ancient history: The Peloponnese, Greece\u202f\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Peloponnese Peninsula<\/a> is a mind-bogglingly beautiful region, with roads that slice through dramatic mountain ranges, hug the coastline of the turquoise Mediterranean Sea and weave between ancient historic sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take up to a week to explore this largely tourist-free section of Europe, with the convenience of freestyle driving in your hire car. Stop to explore the medieval city of Nafplio, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Epidaurus Theatre and go swimming in the pristine waters that surround Monemvasia Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Old-world charm: London to Edinburgh, United Kingdom\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If bygone country charm is your cup of tea, opt for a road trip from London to Edinburgh. The key to this three-day escape is the perfect hire car to suit the occasion \u2013 ideally, an Aston Martin or a MINI Cooper to pay homage to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start your adventure in the regal town of Windsor for a tour of the oldest occupied castle in the world, then take it easy as you cruise towards Scotland. Be sure to stop by as many cosy villages as you can, namely Shakespeare\u2019s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. Here, you can catch a live Shakespearean play, tour his historic home, and visit Anne Hathaway\u2019s sleepy cottage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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