Travelling around Europe with a loved one is one of life’s little pleasures. When you talk about romance, most people think about Paris, but there are so many other amazing cities in Europe worth visiting. Here we’ve picked our favourite five.
Venice
The home of the gondola, storybook architecture and the iconic St Mark’s Square, Venice is our top pick for those seeking a romantic break.
Made famous by the exploits of Casanova, Venice is a city designed for romance. Travel from the airport in style by catching a water taxi, take a leisurely stroll through the city’s myriad of narrow lanes and small bridges, or relax with a coffee in the Piazza de Marco.
Flights to Venice from London start from around £86 per person, return, during August.
Paris
The ‘city of love’, Paris is world renowned for being a top choice for a romantic city break and it is easy to see why.
Climb the Champs Elysees with your partner, take a cruise along the river Seine or visit the Eiffel Tower lit up at night for a truly romantic view of the city’s most iconic structure.
Flights to Paris from London start from around £54 per person return. Eurostar prices for a return ticket from London to Paris start from £58 when booked in advance.
Florence
A true fairytale city, Florence is the perfect destination for romantics and art lovers alike. Enjoy a walk along the Arno river, take in the work of Michelangelo or Botticelli, or climb to the top of the Duomo or the Tower of Arnolfo for a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.
Top tip: The most amazing sunset can be found by sitting on a bench in Bardini Gardens. Perfect with a cold glass of pinot grigio!
Prices for a return flight from London start from around £154 per person during August.
Prague
As the only city in the world with a special day for lovers, Prague is known for its appreciation of all things romantic. On May Day, kiss your partner in front of the statue of the poet Karel Macha and your mutual love is said to be eternal.
Prague is home to three opera houses, so for a truly cultural experience whisk your partner off to the opera for the evening. For lower key romance head up to Petrin hill to take in the views and watch the sunset with your love.
When in Prague, be sure to travel in style. Sail along the canal for a romantic and historical boat tour, hop in one of the city’s vintage cars, or for the traditional romantics, why not travel by horse-drawn carriage?
Return flights from London begin at around £53 per person during August.
Santorini
For those seeking a romantic break outside of a city, the stunning setting of Santorini may be the answer. With a flight time of around four hours from London, Santorini is perfect for a longer weekend break.
Relax with your partner on one of the island’s black sandy beaches, pay a visit to a volcano if you are feeling adventurous or take a winetasting tour of a local vineyard. In the evening, sit down for a candlelit dinner in one of the taverns overlooking the ocean.
Flights to Santorini begin from about £300 return per person.
Insurance
Wherever your romance takes you be sure to get travel insurance to ensure a hassle-free trip. Especially if you might have a small box containing an expensive ring in your bag ;-)
Flight prices are approximate and generated from the cheepest 4 day return in August from London using SkyScanner
