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Why would I take an Escorted Tour
We are pleased to offer a variety of tours to fit all budgets and needs. The tour companies we work with have tours that range from the budget category with basic sightseeing and some meals, to first class tours with expanded sightseeing and more meals included.
The list continues through companies that will include nearly every conceivable activity as preplanned and prepaid. The deluxe tours which feature unique itineraries, most meals and sightseeing. We offer tours with a specialty focus such as hiking, biking, cruising, Oktoberfest,Christmas Markets and tours for the 18 - 35 year old. Each of the tour types have their own unique features and benefits and each meets the needs of a variety of travelers.
Budget Tours
The budget tour is best suited to the traveler who wishes to have a good basic introduction to travel in Europe but who also wishes to have option of selecting some of the sights to see while traveling. A budget tour will include basic sight seeing, some meals and hotels which are Tourist or Superior Tourist class, with rooms that offer private baths. There is a team of experts has refined our itineraries to combine the must-see sights with significant time on your own. There are a choice of activities, and there is are also longer stays in key cities for more flexibility in our itineraries. We provide air, accommodations, transportation and the services of a knowledgeable Tour Director for much less than if you booked them individually on your own.
Please note that hotels in Europe are normally smaller than U.S. hotels. Hotel locations will not always be in the center of the major cities you will be seeing. Buses normally carry over 55 passengers on sold out tours. There is no wash room on-board the buses, but the tour makes frequent stops.
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First Class Tours
The first class tour is best suited to the traveler who wishes to have more of the activities preplanned and prepaid and includes more meals in the tour cost. The host hotels for the first class tours will have more features and be more similar to U.S.-style lodging.
These tours still allow for free time to explore on your own but allow the semi-adventurous traveler to see a great deal of Europe. In many of the cities your regular tour guide will be joined by a local guide who will bring the specialized knowledge that only a local can have.
Quite often the first class tours include two night stays at many locations to allow for maximum time in the location. While Globus offers perhaps the widest variety of tours, Trafalgar and Insight offer popular tours with different dates and stops. Hotel accommodations are always first class. The buses feature less passengers than the budget tours, to provide more comfort for the traveler. Washroom facilities are located on the buses. First class tours include more meals, normally providing buffet breakfast daily and 3 course dinners on selected nights. Optional excursions are available on these tours as listed in the individual itineraries. A comprehensive list of these tours are provided with your tour documents. Travel bags are given as part of package.
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Young Adult Travel
For the young adult (ages 18 - 35) who wishes to travel with others. For those in that age range we can also recommend a variety of other tours, should a specific itinerary be of interest. Do not feel that you will be surrounded by older people on many of those tours. The young adult tours appeal to those who want the piece of mind not possible with a youth hostel style trip. These tours stay in special villages and hotels as well as modest inns and pensions. Most of the rooms are twin rooms but occasionally there will be four to a room. These tours feature all breakfasts and about half of the dinners. Optional excursions, similar to those available on the other tours (like folklore dinners and lake cruises), are available as well as a few options of interest to young adults like white water rafting. Tour Specialists!
No matter which style or length of tour you wish to use, a tour specialist will provide you with information so that you are best prepared to make the right choices for your travel. Airfare is always available for tours and we will research all avenues to find the lowest available fare from your chosen city to your destination.
Family Tours
These family tours are guaranteed to be stress-free and fun for the kids, parents and grandparents alike as professional Tour Directors deal with the hassle of planning itineraries, arranging meals, hauling luggage and booking hotels.
Deluxe Tours
The deluxe tours offer the discerning traveler the opportunity to partake of an escorted tour that is not your usual tour. Deluxe tours offer smaller, quaint lodging that has modern features, including most if not all meals at fine restaurants.
Deluxe tours offer inclusive sightseeing and features that are not available on the first class tour. The tours we offer are provided by Tauck, Collette both of which rank among the best companies in the world. On a deluxe tour you will experience a tour like you imagine in your dreams. Perillo Tours is also considered a deluxe tour operator who specializes in deluxe packages to Italy and Hawaii.
These tours include entertainment such as folklore shows, concerts & special events, no need for tipping and a good balance of unscheduled leisure time. These tours feature the concept of "lifeseeing," which focuses on the lifestyles and culture of Europe.
You will see the famous and sought after destinations, but also experience the delights of the small inn, quaint restaurant and culture of Europe. Dollar for dollar these tours will provide an excellent return on your purchase. These tours are for the travel lover, helping to make special memories to savor before the next experience.
Even more than the first class tours, the deluxe tour will offer a variety of modes of transportation, including mountain railroads and river cruises to supplement the first-class motor-coach travel.
Luxury Tours
The two Luxury tour operators we represent are Travcoa & Abercrombie and Kent (A&K). All tours begin with a small group size, typically 18 to 20 travelers, but never more than 24 people. The smaller groups enable them to secure superior accommodations that are off-limits to large groups - from the most fashionable city hotels to the most intimate country estates. It also enables the tour managers to share insights and provide each traveler with the personal service they deserve. These tour operators includes 3 meals per day. Add to that a number of cocktail parties, gala social events and the freedom of ordering room service. When you combine the expertly planned itineraries with luxury hotels, all-inclusive dining, experience tour managers and limited amount of guests, you will experience the ultimate tour package.
