GOwithHIPPO

Europe, Designed Around What You Actually Want to See.

Not the bus-tour version. Your Hippo builds an itinerary around what you'd actually love — and handles every train, hotel, and reservation along the way.

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Why book your European trip with HIPPO?

Crafted Itineraries

Not a packaged tour. Your trip is sequenced around what you want to see, the pace you want, the cities worth slowing down in.

Guided or Independent

Some travelers want a guide and a coach. Others want a rental car and freedom. Most want a mix. We build whichever fits you.

Curated Hotel Choices

Three hotel options per city, vetted for location and character. Not 200 Booking.com results to sort through.

Logistics Handled

Trains, transfers, museum tickets, timed entries — sequenced so you're never running for the next thing.

Popular European destinations

Italy

Rome, Florence, Venice, Amalfi, Puglia, Sicily.

France

Paris, Provence, Normandy, Loire Valley, the Riviera.

Greece

Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Mainland island-hops.

Spain

Barcelona, Madrid, Andalusia, San Sebastián, Mallorca.

Iceland

Reykjavík, Golden Circle, South Coast, Northern Lights.

United Kingdom

London, Scottish Highlands, Cotswolds, Edinburgh, Lake District.

What's included when you book with a HIPPO?

01

A real conversation

What you want to see, what you want to skip, how you travel, what you've already done.

02

A custom itinerary

Day-by-day, sequenced around your interests and pace — built by an advisor who's been there.

03

All the reservations

Flights, trains, hotels, ground transfers, restaurants, tours, timed-entry museum tickets.

04

Pre-trip prep

Currency, plugs, transit cards, packing for the season, local customs that matter.

05

On-trip support

Train cancelled? Hotel mix-up? Lost passport? Text your HIPPO. We're a time zone away, not unreachable.

06

Local fixers when needed

Through our network, we can connect you with vetted local guides for specific cities or experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early should we book a European trip?+
6–10 months out for summer travel. Last-minute is possible but flight prices and best hotels go fast.
Should we do a guided tour or independent travel?+
Depends on your travel style and the destination. First-time-Europe travelers often prefer some guided elements; experienced travelers usually want independence with logistics handled. Your HIPPO will recommend based on you.
How do you handle train bookings between cities?+
We book trains in advance where it matters (high-speed routes, popular dates) and leave flexibility where it doesn't. We provide the tickets and the platform/seat info before you go.
What about Eastern Europe or less-common destinations?+
Yes — Portugal, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Balkans. Many of our advisors specialize in destinations beyond the obvious capitals.
Do you book luxury European travel?+
Yes. Five-star hotels, private guides, private transfers, Michelin-star restaurant reservations — through our luxury consortium partnerships.