Adventurous short trips
for couples & friends
A few days away, somewhere off the beaten track in Europe. Hand-crafted, unique experiences — designed for two (or four).
✦ Flat fee — €165 per travel day
✦ Independent advice, no commissions
✦ Your proposal within two weeks
A few days away
Experts in adventurous short trips for two
Sometimes you just need a moment together. A short break from the noise of everyday life, somewhere the world feels still. At A Couple of Days we design those moments for you — adventurous short trips full of unique experiences, built around hidden places in Europe you'll actually remember. No standard citytrip. No tourist hotspot. Just time to reconnect and discover.
Discover
Discover the possibilities
Europe is at your feet. Get a taste of what's possible — a few of our destinations.
Our story
Our story
When our kids were small, we realised how important it was to take real time for each other. A short, adventurous trip turned out to be the perfect answer — the grandparents took over for a few days and we didn't have to use up all our holiday at once.
Because no agency seemed to design the kind of short, unique escapes we were looking for, we started building them ourselves. That first trip became a habit. The habit became a way of travelling. Now we'd love to share it with you.
— Geert & An, somewhere in the mist
How it works
How it works
From first message to a personal trip proposal on paper — in less than two weeks.
- Day 1 · free
Intro call
A short chat: who, when, what you love and what you don't. No obligation.
- Week 1
We design
We source the route, hotels and activities that match you.
- Week 2
Proposal on paper
Full trip plan with a transparent budget — decide in your own time.
- After yes
We book & stay reachable
We handle everything and stay one message away until you're home.
Kind words
Kind words from fellow travellers
A few notes from couples and friends who let us design their days away.
Geert & An designed the most magical four days in the Azores for us. Every hotel, every road, every little restaurant — spot on. We came back closer than we left.
We had no idea where to go. After one call they proposed Lofoten — somewhere we'd never have picked ourselves. It turned out to be the best trip we've ever done together.
Everything was taken care of, but it never felt like a package trip. It felt like a personal route, made just for us. We're already planning the next one.
— Geert & An, somewhere on the trail
How we work
How we work
Every trip we design is unique. That's why we always start with a real conversation — we listen to your interests and expectations, and shape the ideal route together.
Transparency comes first. We don't work on commissions from accommodations or activities, so we can always pick what's best for you — not whichever hotel or supplier pays the highest commission. Instead, we charge a flat fee of €165 per travel day. And if we ever do receive a discount or commission from a hotel or activity, we pass it straight on to you. That way you get a unique, transparent, tailor-made experience.