Epic Van Trips of Europe

Discover 200 of Europe's greatest journeys to take in your van in this epic guide featuring adventures for beginner van-trippers to seasoned four-wheeled travellers. Cruise past the lakes of Northern Italy, the wild Highlands of Scotland, or through the heart of Switzerland, with first-person stories, maps and expert travel advice to get you there.

Inside Epic Van Trips of Europe:

  • 50 of the best trips across Europe to take in your van plus 150 suggestions for similar van trip drives so you can experience even more adventures by road

  • Discover first-person accounts and stories from writers who have completed each drive

  • Challenge level grading for every van trip that vary from easy, harder, and epic, so you can determine which journey you wish to complete

  • Inspirational photography, maps, and practical information help you to plan your next van adventure

  • Driving factboxes accompany every experience with details on the best time to drive, how to get there, what to take, and vehicle hire know-how

  • Expert travel advice and insights on ideal seasons, recommended detours, the best places to eat, and spots for a dream picnic

  • With a vibrant cover illustrated by Ross Murray, this beautiful hardback continues the collectible series.

  • Epic van trips include: Southern Europe - Rome to Cinque Terre; Lisbon to the Douro Valley; Dolomites Tour. Western Europe - Switzerland from lake to lake; Wallonia to Luxembourg; Southern Germany to Liechtenstein. Central and Eastern Europe - Crossing Transylvania; Bulgarian lands to the Black Sea; Southern Poland road trip. North Europe - Grand tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland; South-West Finland; Southern Sweden

Whether you’re a regular van tripper or you simply want to explore your destination in a new way, Epic Van Trips of Europe will inspire a lifetime of adventures out on the open road.

Marketing Campaign Assets

To support the release of Lonely Planet's Epic Van Trips of Europe, we have created a suite of assets that can be used by retailers to promote the book to customers.

PR & Media

The release of Epic Van Trips of Europe is being supported by a campaign that includes:

  • Significant New Year/ Post Holiday PR campaign focused on Europe's best weekend breaks

  • Target media include - broadsheet, lifestyle publication, travel media, women's magazines, outdoor publications

  • Social media collaborations with book influencers and van-life content creators

Releasing from March 2025

ISBN 9781837583119
Format Hardback, Full colour, 320 Pages
Dimensions 265 x 207mm | 8.15 x 10.43"
RRP AUD $55.00 | GBP £29.99 | NZD $55.00 | USD $40.00