SELF-GUIDED ADVENTURES IN WESTERN EUROPE

A Self-Guided holiday is a very liberating adventure. World Class Adventures can design trips that let you experience a region on your own terms. You are your own guide, so you can explore at your own leisure. Chat to locals, linger over lunch, or set off an hour earlier to catch the coolest part of the day. Pause or press on, the choice is up to you: cherry-pick your stops along the way, and you set the pace.  Support comes through local suppliers, with 24-hour emergency support while you travel.

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 impressive variety of destinations which suit an adventure.

World Class Adventures works with trusted tour operators and plans your holiday around 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 suit the way you want to travel. I remain independent, so I can recommend the package that fits your needs and budget. I compare options across the market so that you don’t have to, and give you honest and impartial advice.

I plan every holiday the same way. When I request quotes, I ask for locally owned accommodation and local guides where the itinerary allows, and I follow my Animal Welfare Policy on wildlife experiences. If your holiday includes flights, a payment to Sustainable Travel International is included in the price and cannot be opted out of. You can read the Traveller’s Pledge and the rest of my approach on my Responsible Travel page.

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