Best Road Trips Europe

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Europe reveals 41 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.

Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Europe that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures, from cruising Spain's Mediterranean coast, to discovering quaint medieval towns in Bavaria, and exploring the wineries and terraced vineyards of Portugal's culinary Eden.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Europe:

• Discover 41 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 3 weeks
• Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drives
• Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way
• 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: art and architecture drives, history drives, food and wine drives, seaside drives, mountain drives
• Local travel experts share why they love each trip
• Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more
• Covers: Italy, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria

Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Europe and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special region.