Most Popular Europe Tours for 2022
It’s hard to overstate our excitement for the resumption of global travel. And though we’ve had a taste of the “good old days” this year with trips to Iceland, Alaska, and the national parks of both the American West and Southwest, we are already eagerly awaiting the return of our full range of trips across the world.
It is in that spirit of anticipation that we present our most popular Europe tours for 2022, laid out below. With trips ranging from idyllic isles and remote mountain villages to bustling world capitals and centers of culture, there’s truly something for everyone. Click the tiles to read about each tour in detail, and join us next year as we get back to exploring the world!
14 days
Alpine Splendor: Switzerland and Austria
Post-Tour Extension: Vienna – On Your Own
The towering peaks of the Alps serve as the stunning backdrop for our Swiss and Austrian exploration. As our small group discovers mountain villages and European cities, rides the famed Glacier Express, cruises on glassine lakes, and ascends snowcapped summits, borders disappear and the region’s history – and beauty – enchant one and all.
From
$6,792
13 days
Enchanting Ireland
A Tour of the Emerald Isle
Post-Tour Extension: Northern Ireland
It’s a beautiful, magical land, where the gentle green landscape dazzles and the people delight; where warmth and hospitality are national traits and poets are national heroes. From Dublin to Galway, Killarney to Kilkenny, this full yet well-paced tour showcases Ireland’s many charms – both old and new – to our small band of travelers.
From
$6,292
11 days
Exploring Iceland
Post-Tour Extension: Reykjavik – On Your Own
It’s a surprising, even astonishing land; one of massive glaciers and rumbling volcanoes, bubbling mud holes and powerful waterfalls; hugely abundant bird life and just 340,000 people; and where the sun never sets for six splendid weeks. It’s also perfect for exploring in a small group, as we discover traveling the breadth of the country and getting an up-close view of this natural “wonderland.”
From
$6,392
16 days
Norwegian Splendor
With Copenhagen
Post-Tour Extension: Stockholm – On Your Own
As the Midnight Sun turns night into day, Scandinavia shines. It’s the perfect time to visit, with the majestic countryside at its loveliest and the cities at their liveliest. From the cosmopolitan capitals of Copenhagen and Oslo to Norway’s magnificent fjord country, our small group encounters Scandinavia at its best, both on and off the beaten path.
From
$7,194
15 days
Paradores & Pousadas
Historic Lodgings of Spain & Portugal
Post-Tour Extension: Barcelona – On Your Own
You’re invited on a distinctive small group journey through the Iberian Peninsula to the intimate lodgings of Spain’s paradores and Portugal’s pousadas: medieval monasteries, historic fortresses, and stately palaces, each reflecting the spirit of its region. We feel the spell of Iberia’s rich Roman and Moorish past – and the pull of its vibrant contemporary life.
From
$4,974
15 days
Pearls of Dalmatia
With Dubrovnik & the Island of Hvar
Post-Tour Extension: Montenegro
Independent, democratic Croatia welcomes visitors eager to absorb its remarkable history and culture – and its beautiful and unspoiled Dalmatian coastline. As our small group travels from historic Zagreb and beautiful Lake Bled to the Habsburg resort of Opatija, the island of Hvar, and beloved Dubrovnik, we see why this cherished region lays such a claim on the hearts of all who visit.
From
$5,584
15 days
Provincial French Countryside
Post-Tour Extension: Paris – On Your Own
Experience the beauty, allure, and hospitality of provincial France, at an easy pace and in a unique style. Anchored by stays in vibrant Toulouse and enchanting Paris, the journey features diverse Languedoc, the remote Dordogne, the lovely Loire Valley, and historic Normandy as we stay in charming rural inns and small country hotels. It’s a small group tour de force!
From
$5,497
12 days
Scotland: Highlands and Islands
“My heart’s in the Highlands,” said the poet Robert Burns – as will you, as we travel from city to country and mainland to island on this sweet journey. From loch to loch and glen to glen, we encounter stunning natural beauty and welcoming clans, while city life serves up the colorful past – and cosmopolitan present.
From
$6,196
