Cheapest trips from Edinburgh

Danube-side capital with a castle overlooking the old town, UFO Bridge, and a thriving craft-beer scene.

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

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

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

Crete's capital near Knossos palace — gateway to gorges, mountain villages, and the island's best cuisine.

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

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

Renaissance Old Market Square with mechanical goats on the clock tower, croissant museums, and student energy.

Danube fortress city with legendary nightlife floating on river barges and a booming food scene.

Thermal baths, ruin bars, and grand Habsburg architecture straddling the Danube.