Discover Europe

Our very first trip traversed Europe more than 50 years ago, and we’ve been exploring, befriending, indulging (and occasionally, imbibing) our way across it ever since.&nbsp;Today we’ve got the Continent covered: feel the warm breeze brushing off the Adriatic Sea, take in the cool air (and cooler culinary scene) of the Nordic north, explore a land of Viking legend in Iceland or get whisked away to a real life fairy tale in Bohemia.

Timeless landscapes and rich histories

Discover Europe with Butterfield & Robinson.

Europe | Butterfield & Robinson

Italy

A visit to Italy conjures images of crystal blue seas and vineyards dappled with sunshine. But let’s not forget the sun-kissed lemon groves and truffle-laced forests. Indulge in the Italy that few others see: once you’re embraced by the goodwill and aromas of all corners of this land, you may just forget to return home.The secret to Italy? Communing with Italians (some of whom work in our Tuscan office). That’s why we don’t just track down the best pasta—we ask our local friends when they’re free, then invite you to a feast on their estate. (Grazie, <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/get-inspired/in-tuscany-home-is-where-the-hospitality-is">Lungarellas</a>!) We don’t merely visit the Statue of David—we host a private dinner party at the Accademia. And we don’t just “see” Italy—we plunge you directly into la dolce vita. Fellini wishes he could do Italy like us.

Discover the heart of history, culture, and romance

Crafted from the finest ingredients, get in deep and up close with our expertly designed portfolio of biking & walking tours in Italy.

Italy | Butterfield & Robinson

With a guiding and trip-designing career spanning nearly two decades, Dana Quinn has left few stones unturned in Italy, France, Greece, Croatia and beyond. After many years living in Italy, she now makes her home on the Cote D'azur. (Yeah—we're jealous, too.)

Dana has spent almost 30 years helping adventurous folks discover with the world with B&R. She started as a guide in 1996 and now designs trips for travellers looking to explore the Italian Riveria and the fiery island of Sicily—a place she knows well thanks to her own family roots on the island. 

 An American expat, Dana has lived in Europe since 1986, calling France her current home (but less than one hour from her first true love, Italy). 

She's one of our most seasoned Experience Designers and holds deep knowledge of the heritage of her regions, relying on her database of Italian tips and tricks from 15 years spent living there.

Dana believes that making new discoveries for the trips she designs often requires sitting down with locals over a plate of rigatoni alla norma and a glass of Etna bianco