SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES IN WESTERN EUROPE

Looking for that sweet spot between independent backpacking and a package holiday?

Travelling as part of a Small Group tour has its perks.   There are local expert tour leaders to take the hassle out of travel arrangements and show you the sights, plus a group of like-minded travellers to share the fun with.  All you have to do is turn up with a smile and a passport

Groups are small, normally 8-16 people, meaning the trips aren’t disruptive to the places you visit, and a smaller number creates a good group dynamic; you’ll get to know a range of people from different backgrounds with a shared interest in travel.

Got the urge for adventure, but no-one to do it with? Over half of the travellers on Small Group trips are travelling solo.

Western Europe never fails to make an impression. Ancient monuments, sumptuous royal palaces, imposing castles and famous cathedrals make this a treasure trove of historical wonders.

• Take a train to the renowned Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps.
• Wander around the world's smallest countries, Monaco and Vatican City.
• Soak up the party atmosphere at the famous Oktoberfest
• Take your time to soak up the atmosphere, and eat regional cuisine in cities like Barcelona, Paris and Berlin
• Clamber through prehistoric Cro-Magnon caves
• Explore the tumbledown remains of Greek temples and Roman bathhouses
• Be wowed by in ostentatious chateaux, castles and palaces
• Saunter in the winding streets and broad boulevards of the many stately cities,
• Learn a sobering history at poignant sites including the D-Day beaches and the remnants of the Berlin Wall. 

Western Europe has an amazing variety of destinations which are perfect for an adventure!

World Class Adventures has access to the best tour operators and will tailor the perfect holiday just for you.

An architectural heritage spanning seven millenniums has given rise to instantly recognisable landmarks

• Rome's gladiatorial Colosseum
• Cologne's colossal cathedral
• Paris' art nouveau Eiffel Tower

The home turf of virtuosos from Michelangelo to Monet, Da Vinci to Dalí, Rubens to Rembrandt, Botticelli to Banksy continues to inspire boundary-pushing new artists.

An intricate jigsaw of landscapes, cultures, histories, art, architecture and cuisines, Western Europe retains time-honoured traditions while constantly evolving to incorporate inspired new trends.

Every country has its own unique flavours, incorporating olive oils and sun-ripened vegetables in the hot south, rich cream and butter in cooler areas, fresh-off-the-boat seafood along the coast, delicate river and lake fish, and meat from fertile mountains and pastures.

Each country has its own tipples too, spanning renowned wines, beers, stouts and ciders, and feistier firewater including aperitifs and digestifs. One of the best ways to whet your appetite is to browse vibrant street markets laden with seasonal produce.

With 30 years of adventure travel experience, I select operators who deliver the best possible holidays for my clients. I remain independent and have the flexibility to provide you with the best package to suit your specific needs and budget. I search the whole market to find the best deals for every aspect of your trip so that you don’t have to, providing honest and impartial advice.

Some small group tours are run by the operator I book and some are contracted to a specialist small group operator. Either way, I ask for locally owned accommodation and local guides where the tour allows, and I follow my Animal Welfare Policy on wildlife experiences. When the holiday includes flights, a payment to Sustainable Travel International is part of the price shown, with no opt-out, and I keep a record of each payment. My Traveller’s Pledge and full approach are on my Responsible Travel page.

Contact me today to start planning your exciting itinerary.  Complete an enquiry form or call me on 0117 452 1159!