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Europe tours discovery guide

With a trip to Europe, you’ll fill your heart (and camera roll!) with history, culture, and natural beauty. In one continent, you can wander ancient cities, experience vibrant art and food scenes, get your feet wet in lakes, seas, and oceans, and gaze across Alpine vistas or rugged Highlands. Start small or go on a grand tour—we’re here to show you around.

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What to know before you go

COUNTRIES ON TOUR
Our Europe tours take travelers from Portugal to Romania, and Norway to Italy. Crystalline beaches, lush alpine forests, ancient monuments, and bastions of culture: you’ll find all these and so much more.

MAJOR CITIES
At first glance, Europe’s calling cards might be London, Paris, and Rome—timeless capitals are always in season. Take the path less traveled (think: Bratislava, Helsinki, and Valletta) to discover your unexpected new favorite place.

CULTURAL QUICK TAKE
The three-cheek kiss in Provence, a rich espresso sipped al banco in Naples, the cascading laughter that can only come when the craic is flowing in Dublin—there are countless of small, if-you-know-you-know traditions for you to discover.

WHAT TO GO FOR
The ancient ruins of the Colosseum and the Parthenon. The whitewashed villages on Santorini. Art around every corner. The light fog rising off the Scottish Highlands. Gelato. Croissants. Pasteis de nata. It’s a feast for the senses, no matter which Europe tour you choose.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON TOUR
An overnight stay in a castle? A train ride through the Swiss Alps? A pasta-making class in Rome? They’re all waiting for you on tour.

Introducing Europe

There’s a European destination that’s just right for you. Want to walk through living history? Head to Italy or Greece. Want to hold your breath? Brave the cliffside scenery in Ireland or Iceland. We’ve planned the perfect itineraries so you can see the best (and the unexpected) in each country.

Your trip to Europe begins here

You could wait for inspiration to strike—or find some with a little help from our team of experts.

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Santorini Caldera Cruise & Dinner

Set sail for a volcanic island vista and dive into the Aegean’s electric-blue waters. Try it on our Week in Greece: Athens, Mykonos & Santorini tour.

Traditional Irish Music & Dance Show with Dinner

Listen for the thumping of the bodhran drum, flourish of fiddles, and rhythmic taps of dancing feet. Try it on our Grand Tour of Ireland.

Belgian Chocolate Workshop & Beer Tasting

Craft your own sweet confections and pair them with a frothy local pint. Try it on our Amsterdam, Luxembourg & Brussels tour.

Versailles Palace & Gardens

Delight in decadence with a stroll through the Hall of Mirrors and Versailles’ opulent gardens. Try it on our London, Paris & Madrid tour.

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Pick your perfect trip

We offer 200+ immersive, guided tours around the world. Wherever you choose to go, you’ll enjoy lots of advantages that make traveling with us different.

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Prep your packing list

While you’re deciding what to take, we’ll be busy arranging your hotels, meals, tickets, and more tour essentials. That’s what going guided is all about.

Go far (and get rewarded)

Take off on your big adventure— but why stop there? Every trip you book with us earns rewards that you can use to keep expanding your horizons.

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What travelers are saying about our Europe tours

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5 out of 5 stars

An absolutely amazing trip around Europe!

1st-time traveler Alexander

This tour went much better than I ever thought possible! I have learned, seen and done many things that I never thought that I would ever get to experience in my lifetime! Such as...

Traveled in Nov 2024 on Grand Tour of Europe: London to Rome

5 out of 5 stars

A Spectacular Solo Trip to Central Europe

1st-time traveler Eileen

I took my first ever solo trip in October. This was a big step for me, and I am so happy that I did it! It all starts with Atto , our wonderful, professional, knowledgeable and...

Traveled in Oct 2024 on Central Europe for Solo Travelers

5 out of 5 stars

Diana was amazing tour director

1st-time traveler Anonymous

The tour was fantastic. Everything was great especially with Diana taking care of all the details and handling all the different personalities with concern and grace. I love...

Traveled in Nov 2024 on Central Europe for Solo Travelers

5 out of 5 stars

Every thing we hoped for and more.

2nd-time traveler Kelly

This trip was our second trip with Go ahead and we currently have two more scheduled. First let me say our tour director Olly was absolutely fantastic. Hre was so knowledgeable,...

Traveled in Nov 2024 on Grand Tour of Europe: London to Rome

5 out of 5 stars

Central Europe 11/2024

1st-time traveler Kathleen

Absolutely amazing. Tour director Lala was a star 🌟 every detail was taken care of. She wanted each and every one of us to have a fantastic experience and would do whatever...

Traveled in Nov 2024 on Central Europe for Solo Travelers

5 out of 5 stars

Highlights of Europe Tour

1st-time traveler Donald

All I can say is that Prash our Tour Director was absolutely amazing! Your Tour Director really helps make the trip and he was the best I have ever experienced on a tour. He was...

Traveled in Oct 2024 on Grand Tour of Europe: London to Rome

5 out of 5 stars

Grand Tour of Europe with Florence Extension

4th-time traveler Anonymous

Going to this tour was one of the most amazing and exciting experiences my husband and I had. Starting with our tour director Prash. He was brilliant, funny and energetic. The...

Traveled in Oct 2024 on Grand Tour of Europe: London to Rome

5 out of 5 stars

Prash is a genius tour director! Great tour!

1st-time traveler Jessi Anjuli

Went on this tour with my 71 year mom, and we had a blast! VISITED 7 stunning countries in 18 days! London, Uk 🇬🇧 Paris, France 🇫🇷 Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱 Cologne...

Traveled in Oct 2024 on Grand Tour of Europe: London to Rome

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50 ways to go to Europe

Ready to expand your horizons? Discover Europe beyond the classics—there are 50 sovereign nations on the continent, after all—with our guided tours to emerging destinations like Romania, Croatia, and Poland.

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