Europe road trip ideas 2025

Travelling by tour bus is well and truly a thing of the past for many of us. These days, the decision is more likely to be: self-drive, or high-speed rail? Honestly, as someone who’s done both, they each have their charms━though road trips might just tip the scales for me, with the the greater flexibility and convenience that you get.

And there’s no better place to go on a road trip than in Europe. Did you know – Europe has the most natural and cultural sites assigned UNESCO World Heritage Status globally, with more than 500 of the 1,000-plus spots located on this continent?

Check some of these off your bucket list, with ‘Gram-worthy spots and awe-inspiring sights, on a Europe road trip in 2025.

1. United Kingdom

Stonehenge, Bath, Cotswolds & Oxford

Image credit: English Heritage

Nobody knows how Stonehenge came to be, or what it was meant to be; the prehistoric megalithic rock formation on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England has mystified and bewildered historians since time immemorial.

Located just 2 hours, or 143km west of London, the UNESCO World Heritage Site has been standing for 5,000 years, and is one of the most iconic landmarks in the UK. Don’t forget to