Our route has two options at this point – head inland for spectacular scenery and mountain passes, or take the coastal route around the middle peninsula of the Peloponnese through the wild and rugged Messinian Mani, with picture-perfect Kardamyli and the colorful harbor of pretty Gythio awaiting. If you’re looking for a longer holiday, it’s perfect for a 3 week European road trip itinerary with a bit of beach time thrown in, even if you visit in winter.

This is a route for those that love the journey more than the destination; it’s all about the road – even getting to Norway is a road trip in itself!

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Onwards to Arezzo and then Cortona, one of the oldest and most scenic hill towns in Tuscany. Pienza is a delightful village and has perfect, interesting streets for wandering and admiring the 15th century architecture. The Amalfi Coast road, the SS163, is a 50km spectacular stretch of tarmac, hugging the cliffs and coves of the Tyrrhenian Sea, and is surely one of the best driving roads in Europe. Taking in the iconic sights of Norway‘s west coast, this route will take you through tunnels, over fjords, along the Atlantic Ocean Road, and the infamous Trollstigen Mountain Road. Close to Iceland’s capital city of Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is easily the most touristy thing to do in the land of fire and ice, and traditionally the first stop on Iceland’s Ring Road, so it can get very busy, especially in peak season.

Standing at the continental divide where Europe becomes North America, and being in awe of Iceland’s geology.

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The 20km round-trip detour to Ravello from the main coast road is so worth taking. Visit Villa Rufolo, host to beautifully landscaped and dramatic gardens with superb sea views. Take a gastronomic tourfor the best experience. Eat your fill and head west to Bilbao, home of the incredible Guggenheim museum.The building itself is a work of art, with beautifully curved and sweeping architecture. This huge trip from the north to the south of Ireland is best done with time on your side. Three weeks is just about enough, four weeks or longer will give you time to explore more and perhaps participate in some activities along the way. In Marbella, spend a day soaking up the sun and visiting the charming old town. Make for Taberna Casa Curro Marbellawhere you’ll find great tapas and fruity Spanish wine. Transfăgărășan Highway (Romania): Often hailed as one of the world's best driving roads, it offers twists, turns, steep ascents, and dramatic views of the Carpathian Mountains.