Mother's Day is approaching, and you want to surprise your mother with something special, something different from the usual. Why not take a special road trip in a rented car? Forget those shower gel packages, go for something that creates memories that will last a lifetime. A road trip with your mom can create beautiful moments full of laughter, deep conversations, and unexpected discoveries. Our team of Autoshuren.nl has listed the five most fun road trips in Europe to do with your mom.

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France: coastal route along scenic coastal towns

• Starting point: Nice
• Stops along the way: Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Cassis, Marseille
• Duration without stops: 4,5 hours
• Highlights: explore the charming streets of old towns, relax on beautiful beaches, visit historic sites and enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at local restaurants such as the famous 125-year-old Café Le Sénéquier.

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France: vineyard tour of wine regions

• Starting point: Bordeaux
• Stops along the way: Saint-Émilion, Bergerac, Cahors, Toulouse
• Duration without stops: 5 hours
• Highlights: discover world-famous wineries such as Château Margaux, taste delicious Bordeaux wines, enjoy picturesque landscapes with vineyards, explore medieval towns and enjoy regional cuisine.

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Croatia: adventure through National Parks

• Starting point: Zagreb
• Stops along the way: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Paklenica National Park, Krka National Park, Split
• Duration without stops: 5,5 hours
• Highlights: Explore the natural beauty of Croatia, hike past turquoise lakes and waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park, enjoy rock climbing and hiking in Paklenica National Park, admire the waterfalls of Krka National Park and take a refreshing dip in the natural pools.

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Italy: cultural tour of historic cities

• Starting point: Rome
• Stops along the way: Florence, Venice, Verona, Milan
• Duration without stops: 9,5 hours
• Highlights: visit world-famous works of art and architecture, discover the rich history of ancient Rome, admire Renaissance art in Florence, explore the streets and canals of Venice.

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United Kingdom: Road trip along historical sights

• Starting point: London
• Stops along the way: Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham
• Duration without stops: 6,5 hours
• Highlights: explore iconic sights of the United Kingdom, including the mysterious Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath, the historic university town of Oxford and Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.