Escorted Tours of Europe
Europe is where escorted touring was born, and it is still the easiest place to try it.
Get Europe tour quotes »Europe packs dozens of countries, languages and currencies into a small space, and a good tour turns that complexity into a smooth journey. Your tour director handles the border crossings, luggage and hotel check-ins, while local guides bring the Colosseum, the Charles Bridge and the Scottish Highlands to life.
Popular European Tour Regions
Italy
Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily. Stay in Rome or Florence before or after.
Britain & Ireland
London, Bath, the Cotswolds, Scotland’s Highlands and Ireland’s west coast. See London and Dublin hotels.
Central Europe
Prague, Vienna and Budapest, often linked with a Danube river cruise. See Prague hotels.
France
Paris, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Provence. See Paris hotels.
Spain & Portugal
Madrid, Andalusia’s Moorish cities, Barcelona and Lisbon.
Scandinavia
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo and the Norwegian fjords, often with scenic rail.
Scenic Highlights of the British Isles
Ireland’s west coast, including the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry, is a fixture on Irish tours.
Glen Coe and the Highlands are the backdrop to most Scottish itineraries from Edinburgh.
Good to Know
Entry rules are changing. The EU’s Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the external border, the ETIAS pre-travel authorization is scheduled to follow, and the U.K. requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation. Your tour operator or specialist can confirm what applies to your dates.
- Peak season is June to September; shoulder seasons bring better prices.
- Expect lots of walking, often on cobblestones and stairs.
- Many tours are land-only; compare flights on AirfaresForLess.com.
- Add pre- and post-tour nights to recover from jet lag.
European Tour Specialists
Europe Tour FAQ
What is the most popular first tour of Europe?
Italy, the British Isles and a multi-country “highlights” tour through London, Paris, Switzerland and Italy are perennial favorites. Many travelers then return for deeper single-country tours.
Do I need anything new to enter Europe in 2026?
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) now registers non-EU travelers at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorization for visa-free visitors, including U.S. citizens, is scheduled to follow. The U.K. requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Check official EU and U.K. sources before you go.
When is the best time for a European tour?
May, June, September and October offer good weather with fewer crowds than July and August. Winter tours focus on cities and Christmas markets.
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