Portugal2h 45m from the UK
Lisbon
Pastel hillsides, vintage trams and golden Atlantic light with great-value food and wine.
Travel collection
Romantic European Weekends
Sunset viewpoints, candlelit dinners and beautiful old towns made for two.
6 destinations5 countries
- Destinations
- 6
- Shortest flight
- 1h 15m
- From UK airports
- Countries
- 5
- Published
- Oct 2026
- Reviewed regularly
Whether it is an anniversary, a proposal or simply time together, these cities combine beautiful streets, memorable food and atmosphere that lingers after dark.
The shortlist
6 destinations to explore.
2h 45m
Italy
Rome
Three thousand years of history, piazzas made for lingering and some of the world’s best pasta.
April–MaySeptember–October
2h
Czech Republic
Prague
A fairy-tale skyline of spires, medieval bridges and world-famous beer halls.
April–JuneSeptemberDecember
2h 15m
Portugal
Porto
Riverside port cellars, azulejo-tiled churches and a beautifully compact old town.
May–October
01
Practical travel tips
- 01Book dinner reservations ahead for Friday and Saturday nights.
- 02Choose accommodation in a walkable historic quarter.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Lisbon, Rome, Prague and Porto are perennial favourites with couples.
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