Below are some of our best-selling tours in Europe, listed below in no particular order. Click any link to see itineraries, departure dates and money-saving offers.
Bonnie Scotland takes guests on a journey through the Highlands from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Cruise on Loch Lomond, practice on a golf range in St. Andrews, and see Scotland's Crown Jewels in Edinburgh Castle. (7 days, Globus).
Great for a first-time visitor to the Emerald Isle, Irish Discovery highlights the capital city of Dublin, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and seaside Galway, with visits to the Waterford crystal factory and the famous Stone of Eloquence in Blarney (9 days, Cosmos).
As its name suggests, European Highlights is a panoramic journey through the continent, visiting the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and France. Enjoy guided sightseeing and free time in cities like Amsterdam, Lucerne and Paris (7 days, Trafalgar).
Check out celebrated castles and see spectacular scenery on Scottish Dream. A great option for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts, the itinerary visits sites like Culloden Battlefield and Blair Castle (8 days, CIE Tours).
Visit Lisbon's Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower, the historic university town of Coimbra and Algarve's spectacular beaches on Portugal in Depth. You'll also enjoy tastings of port wine, tapas and olive oil on this comprehensive itinerary (11 days, Globus).
Classic Amsterdam, Bruges & Paris takes in famed sights such as Amsterdam's canals, Bruges' medieval squares and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Built-in leisure time affords plenty of opportunities to explore on your own (8 days, Gate 1).
See ancient sites and stunning coastlines on a route from Palermo to Rome on Southern Italy & Sicily. Explore Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the ruins of Pompeii, the carved cave dwellings of Sassi de Matera and more (13 or 14 days, Collette).
On Best of France, visit Avignon's Papal Palace, the island community of Mont-Saint-Michel, the D-Day Landing Zone and Monet's gardens at Giverny. Guests also enjoy a night stay at a Loire Valley chateaux. (13 days, Trafalgar).
Travel to Hungary, Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria on Highlights of Eastern Europe. Explore old town districts, stately castles and historic cathedrals with local experts (14 days, Insight Vacations).
Special experiences await on A Week In... Tuscany & Umbria, like a cooking class with the former head chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant, lunch on a truffle farm (with a chance to hunt truffles yourself) and a visit to a renowned vineyard (8 days, Tauck).
On each of the above vacations, you'll travel with a professional driver in a deluxe motor coach (and occasionally by train), so there's no need to worry about maneuvering a rental car along foreign roads. You'll be accompanied by a tour director with deep knowledge of each destination's history and culture. He or she will help you overcome any language barriers.
Your hotels, guided sightseeing, ground transportation and some meals are purchased in advance by travel companies with bulk buying power, saving you as much as 40% off the price of planning an equivalent itinerary on your own.