Small-group family holidays are friendly, fun and great value, and nobody does them better than the experts at Intrepid Travel.

If you’re ready to share some fantastic experiences, here are eight of the greatest European adventures Intrepid have planned for 2018.

1/8  Italy Family Holiday

Even if gazing down into the crater of Vesuvius was all kids got up to on the Sorrento Peninsula, it would still be an amazing experience. But that’s just one of the wonders packed into Intrepid Travel’s eight day family adventure in gorgeous southern Italy.

Holiday highlights

• Time travel back to 79AD in the petrified cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
• Sail to stunning Capri and see why Roman Emperors built summer palaces here.
• Climb Vesuvius, mainland Europe’s only active volcano.
• Take a road trip round the iconic Amalfi Coast.
• Play on some of southern Italy’s loveliest beaches.
• Sea kayak and swim in the Mediterranean.
• Learn the secrets of gelato and pizza in the legendary city of Naples.

To find out more about Italy Family Holidays with Intrepid Travel call 0330 808 5410 or go to their website.

2/8  Azores Family Holiday

Sitting in the North Atlantic about 1500km off Europe’s west coast, the Azores are the type of fantasy islands young explorers dream about. If you haven’t discovered them yet, eight days adventuring around the archipelago with Intrepid Travel is the perfect introduction.

Holiday highlights

• Snorkel with bottlenose, spotted, Atlantic and Risso dolphins.
• Swim in crater lakes, waterfalls and thermal pools.
• Visit the magical islands of Pico and Faial.
• Cycle, hike and canoe around incredible Sete Cidades.
• Safari by jeep on São Miguel island.
• Voyage round the natural marvels of the Furnas volcanic region.
• Explore the elegant, colonial city of Ponta Delgada.

To find out more about Azores Family Holidays with Intrepid Travel call 0330 808 5410 or go to their website.

3/8  Winter Slovakian Family Holiday

The Tatra Mountains in northern Slovakia are just the right mix of enchanting prettiness and serious sporting credentials. So you can promise younger kids a fairy tale, come good on snowboarding extremes for teens, and satisfy the desires of experienced free-riders on this eight day winter holiday with Intrepid Travel.

Holiday highlights

• Ski and snowboard in the Pod Salatinmi Valley
• Go dog-sledding with huskies round wintery Zuberec
• Soothe in the thermal waters at Oravice
• Join local families for traditional Slovakian hospitality
• Visit the Orava Village Open Air Museum
• Snowshoe through magical Rohace Forest
• Climb Mount Bresova, Western Tatra’s highest mountain

To find out more about Winter Slovakian Family Holidays with Intrepid Travel call 0330 808 5410 or go to their website.

4/8  Summer Pyrenees Family Holiday

Andorra is as much of an adventure playground in summer as it is in winter. The Pyrenees are spectacular, even without the snow, and kids can get up to all sorts of outdoorsy fun, from white water rafting to high-energy mountain biking, on an eight day adventure holiday, high up in the mountains, with Intrepid Travel. 

Holiday highlights

• Drive and climb up Pic Maia to spot Griffon Vultures
• Cycle and hike round the Cortals Valley
• Go horse riding, ziplining or try Via Ferrata in Canillo Family Park
• Try white water rafting on the Noguera River
• Take a guided mountain bike tour of The Iron Route
• Ridge walk in the Pyrenees
• Swim in the Siscaro Lakes

To find out more about Summer Pyrenees Family Holidays with Intrepid Travel call 0330 808 5410 or go to their website.

5/8  Croatian Active Family Holiday

Croatia’s incredible Dalmatian Coast is destination-active for eight days of exhilarating adventure with Intrepid Travel. Diverse doesn’t even begin to describe this beautiful part of Europe so kids can look forward to anything from sea kayaking and canoe safaris to exploring UNESCO World Heritage National Parks.

Holiday highlights

• Hike with local guides in Paklenika National Park, Europe’s top climbing site
• Try canoe safaris and white water rafting on the Zrmaja River
• Go sea kayaking on the Adriatic
• Visit spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Tour Zadar, the ancient capital of Dalmatia
• Mountain bike in the Velebit foothills
• Take guided tours of Manita Cave or enjoy wine tasting in Nadin Village

To find out more about Croatian Active Family Holidays with Intrepid Travel call 0330 808 5410 or go to their website.

6/8  Summer Iceland Family Adventure

Iceland is quite simply take-your-breath-away astonishing. How it’s possible to pack so many natural phenomena into one small country is hard to understand. But what’s even more remarkable is how easy it all is to explore. Have an eight day family adventure with Intrepid Travel next summer and see for yourself.

Holiday highlights

• Tour the world famous Golden Circle route
• Visit Gullfoss, the Strokkur Geyser and Þingvellir National Park
• Spend a day at the legendary Blue Lagoon
• Try rafting on the Hvita River
• Sail between icebergs on Glacier Lagoon
• Explore Skaftafell National Park
• Get to know Reykjavik
• Visit lava caves, Viking villages and volcano museums

To find out more about Summer Iceland Family Adventures with Intrepid Travel call 0330 808 5410 or go to their website.

7/8  Slovenia Active Family Adventure

Slovenia is an easy country to love from historic Mediterranean cities to mighty Alps, legendary spas, mysterious caves, and marvellous wine regions. It’s also the world’s first Green Tourism Destination and as pocket sized as it is charming, so you can fit a surprising amount into just eight days with Intrepid Travel.

Holiday highlights

• Go hiking in Triglav National Park
• Take a cable car to the top of Mount Vogel
• Explore Lake Bled and enormous Lake Bohinj
• Soak in the thermal pools at Ziva Wellness Centre
• Tour the astounding Postojna Cave network
• Visit Lipica to see the famous dancing Lipizzaner horses
• Go family rafting on the Sava Dolinka River
• Puzzle your way through the thrilling Bled Escape Room

To find out more about Slovenia Active Family Adventures with Intrepid Travel call 0330 808 5410 or go to their website.

8/8  Malta and Gozo Family Holiday

One of Europe’s sunniest countries, Malta’s famous for its dramatic coastline, lovely lagoons, Mediterranean beaches and romantic, unspoiled islands. The elegant city of Valletta could be a holiday in itself, but it’s just one of the many marvels Intrepid Travel fit into their eight day Maltese experience.   

Holiday highlights

• Get to know the secrets of 16^th century Valletta
• Play your way round the beaches and waterparks of Sliema
• Sail to the delightful green island of Gozo
• Explore the ancient harbour town of Zlendi
• Cycle the astonishing Maltese coast
• Try out as a Gozitan Shepherd for the day
• Go snorkelling round the tiny islet of Comino
• Tour all over Gozo on a jeep safari

To find out more about Malta and Gozo Family Holidays with Intrepid Travel call 0330 808 5410 or go to their website.

Intrepid Travel are fantastic fun in Europe, and worldwide too. So if you don’t see your perfect group family holiday here, it could very well be waiting for you in Africa, Asia or even the Americas.