Cheapest trips from Birmingham

Underrated capital with Ottoman mosques, Soviet monuments, and hip cafés at Eastern European prices.

Turquoise Coast resort city with Kaleiçi old town, Düden waterfalls, and ancient Aspendos theatre.

Medieval charm with Europe's largest market square, Wawel Castle, and a legendary nightlife district.

Morocco's Atlantic beach resort with a long sandy crescent, a rebuilt kasbah, and argan-country day trips.

Port wine cellars, azulejo-tiled churches, and the stunning Douro Valley just a train ride away.

Where East meets West — Byzantine mosaics, Ottoman mosques, rooftop terraces, and the Grand Bazaar.

Meticulously rebuilt Old Town, buzzing food scene, and a powerful history that shaped modern Europe.

Fairy-tale spires, Charles Bridge at dawn, excellent beer, and one of Europe's best-preserved old towns.

Colorful, chaotic, and full of surprises — Albania's fast-changing capital with Bunk'Art, great food, and mountain day trips.

Medieval walled Old Town, a UNESCO site, surrounded by Aegean beaches and ancient Kamiros ruins.