If you love travel, mystery, and adventure, the BBC’s Destination X is the new TV show you’ll want to keep on your radar. Unlike typical travel documentaries or game shows, this one blends both worlds together — with a twist of suspense. Contestants don’t just compete for prizes; they embark on a journey across Europe without actually knowing where they are.

The concept is simple but brilliant: players are placed on a blacked-out coach that drives across the continent, stopping at incredible destinations. Each time they step off the bus, they must figure out exactly where they’ve landed using only cryptic clues, local landmarks, and their own instincts. It’s part travel challenge, part mind game, and every stop brings a mix of culture, history, and breathtaking scenery.

The show is filmed across Europe, so viewers get a front-row seat to some of the continent’s most iconic and hidden gems — from dramatic coastlines and medieval castles to buzzing city squares. It’s not just entertaining to watch, but also inspiring for anyone planning their next trip, because every episode sparks the thought: “Could I figure out where I am if I were there?”

While the contestants race for victory, armchair travelers can enjoy a whirlwind tour of Europe, picking up travel ideas along the way. In that sense, Destination X isn’t just a competition — it’s also a celebration of travel, culture, and exploration.

Filming/Stop Locations for Destination X (UK) Series 1

These are the mystery destinations that the contestants guessed (and visited) during the UK series. If you want, you can use them to plan your own version of the “Destination X route” travel map:

Episode 1 – Paris, France

Episode 2 – The Matterhorn (Swiss–Italian Border), Switzerland / Italy border region

Episode 3 – Munich, Germany

Episode 4 – Salzburg, Austria

Episode 5 – Venice, Italy

Episode 6 – (No distance travelled / possibly same region — details unclear)

Episode 7 – Pula, Croatia

Episode 8 – Pisa, Italy

Episode 9 – Monte Carlo, Monaco

Episode 10 – Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy