Why take a European tour?

Travel in Europe is usually very easy and safe, with English fairly widely spoken. But an organised trip gives you an extra layer of assurance. Experienced tour leaders are there to deal with logistical problems, and help you to avoid any cultural and language difficulties. They are not guides – though they may take you on the occasional, informal walking tour of a city on arrival – but they will certainly know their way around, and be a valuable source of information when it comes to things to see and do, or how to navigate public transport. Essentially, you can relax and enjoy the sights, safe in the knowledge that all the important but boring stuff is being looked after in the background.

The fact that many major European cities are less than a day’s travel apart means that you can see an immense variety of landscapes, cultures and landmarks even if only have a few weeks to play with. Plus, a small group tour gives you access to activities, such as sharing a meal with a local family, that you might find difficult and time consuming to organise independently. Just because you’re with a few other people doesn’t mean you won’t still get an authentic experience.