A-la-carte Europe Tours provides tours for groups of six or less in chauffeur-driven vehicles around various European destinations. Tours can be custom-made and the company suggests itineraries including three to five star accommodations and fine dining. Hotels and meals are included in the tour price. Suggested tours include a Capitals of Europe tour, 10 countries in 20 days, and tours focused on castles and fortresses. A 16-day tour of Romania and Bulgaria, including Sofia and Bucharest, is also available. Vehicles include large sedans and late model minivans. Usual tour lengths are between 10 and 21 days and you will need to book at least three months in advance.
Trafalgar Tours provide guided European tours in modern and comfortable coaches. Tour directors have knowledge of local languages, history and culture and can also help you get good value when shopping. You can experience local cuisine in family homes through the company's Be My Guest scheme and see local produce being made with visits to local artisans. All breakfasts and around half of evening meals are included. European tours are scheduled for between 9 and 22 days and you will be given a "Know Before You Go" guide to your destination before departure. Average group size is around 40. The company provides Internet message boards for you to chat with fellow travelers before and after your tour.
Splendors of Europe provide luxury tours of Europe with groups limited to 12 people. The company provides travelers with deluxe accommodation and gourmet dining that are included in the tour price. First-class train travel is provided rather than coach journeys when possible and the regional approach to itineraries helps to reduce traveling time and hotel transfers. With Splendors of Europe you will cover a smaller geographical region than with other tour companies and stay in independent city hotels, castles and manor houses rather than chain hotels. Itineraries include the Burgundy wine region, the Loire Valley, Swiss lakes and mountains, and a Venice and Lake Como tour. The company also offers travel insurance and currency exchange.
You can tour Europe by train with Great Rail Journeys. Rail tours through the Alps let you explore the lakes and mountains of the regions while you can discover the Norwegian fjords and historic Latvia and Estonia with Scandinavian rail tours. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Tallinn is a typical accommodation. Other options include tours in the UK and Ireland, eight days in Andalucia or a tour of Belgium, France and the Netherlands. You can also book seasonal rail tours, visiting European Christmas Markets or Christmas in Yuletide Scotland. Tour prices usually include flight from London to tour starting point, all rail, coach and ferry costs, accommodations with breakfast and dinner, and city tours.
