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Europe Tour Specialist — ancient Rome, Italy

Europe Tour Specialist

So many countries, so little time — a Europe tour specialist turns a bucket list into a smooth, well-paced journey.

Europe is made for guided travel: multi-country escorted tours, scenic river cruises along the Danube and Rhine, and private trips through Italy, France, Greece, Spain and the UK. The right itinerary balances must-see icons with time to breathe, in the best season and with quality hotels. A Europe specialist matches the operator, route and style to you.

Why a Europe Tour Specialist?

Smart pacing

Icons plus time to actually enjoy them.

Every style

Escorted, river cruise or private.

Best seasons

Beat crowds and heat with timing.

Trusted operators

Quality guides and central hotels.

Popular Europe Tour Routes

Sunset over Santorini’s caldera, Greece

Italy

Rome, Florence, Venice & the Amalfi Coast.

France & the UK

Paris, the Riviera, London and beyond.

Greece & the Isles

Athens, Santorini and island-hopping.

River Cruises

Danube, Rhine, Douro and Seine.

Popular Europe Tours

  • Multi-country escorted grand tours
  • Danube & Rhine river cruises
  • Italy in depth — cities & countryside
  • Greece & the Greek Isles
  • Private custom Europe journeys

Ready to tour Europe?

Tell us your countries, dates and pace and we’ll match the best tour or river cruise. Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a Europe specialist.

Get up to 5 Europe tour quotes!
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Why Smart Traveler?

Smart Traveler is a service of the travel division of Best of the USA, Inc. Entrust your trip to seasoned professionals specializing in cruises, tours, vacation packages, all-inclusive resorts and international airfares. With over 50,000 travel advisors in our growing database, we’re sure to have the experts right for your travel needs!

50+ years of expertise

Five decades fine-tuning the art of travel — every journey a masterpiece.

Online pioneers since 1995

Tradition blended with technology — book your dream trip with a click.

Exclusive proprietary rates

Insider access to rates and partnerships unavailable to the average traveler.

Europe Tours — Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to tour Europe?

May, June, September and October offer great weather with fewer crowds than July–August; river cruises also run into the festive season.

Escorted tour or river cruise?

Escorted tours cover more ground by land; river cruises unpack once and glide between cities. Many travelers do both.

How many countries in one trip?

Two to four is comfortable for a 10–14 day tour; a specialist helps balance pace.

How do I get a quote?

Request up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a Europe tour specialist.