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Top Tour Operators and Travel Agencies in Europe. Below you will find 172 of the best tour operators and travel agencies in Europe offering in total 4315 tours and holidays through-out Europe. Combined they have received 6169 customer reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The top tour activities offered in Europe are: Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history, Adventure and sport & Boat tours, water sports and marine wildlife.

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172 Tour Operators in Europe with 6,169 Reviews

• Address Guram Rcheulishvili 1, Tbilisi, Georgia
• Response Rate 91%
• Response Time 2 hours

• Address 6 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey,, London , England
• Response Rate 83%

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Taste and Slow Italy

• Address via Borghetto, 30a, Fossato di Vico, Italy
• Response Rate 99%

Expat Explore

• Address 10 Merryweather Place, London, England
• Response Rate 90%
• Response Time 1 hour

G Adventures

• Address G Adventures Ltd, 60 Bastwick Street, London, England

Sunnova Travel

• Address Korkutreis Mah. Ilkiz Sok. 12/2 Sihhiye Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey
• Response Rate 98%

Iceland Untouched

• Address Meistaravellir 11, Reykjavík, Iceland
• Response Rate 100%
• Response Time 3 hours

Penguin Travel

• Address 2, Sveta Gora str. , Sofia, Bulgaria

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• Address Rruga Reshit Çollaku, Pallati 38, Shkalla 2, Tirana, Albania

• Address 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Canada
• Response Rate 88%

Exodus Travels

• Address Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, England
• Response Rate 85%

Sail in Greece

• Address International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London, England

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• Address Via Leonardo da Vinci 10, Taormina, Italy
• Response Rate 79%

• Address 1B Osiers Road, Wandsworth, London, England

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I will deal with the 'but' first. This is definitely not a 1; leisurely; more a 2, moderate. The distances to walk are comparatively large and the surfaces (cobbl...

highlights of central europe

An excellent introduction to the countries visited. The tour leader, Peter, plying and explaining the flute. Very pleasant knowledgeable man, with a good sense of ...

HIGHLIGHTS OF CENTRAL EUROPE

Highlights of Central Central Europe (June 2011) was a marvelous overview of the cities, villages, and countryside of this culturally and scenically rich region, and...

I was a bit worried about being too long on the bus but the timings were so well organised and during these bleak rainy days of winter I think about how happy I was ...

Highlights of Central Europe

This tour has it all, palaces, castles, stunning cities, incredible scenery and amazing food, wine and beer! You pack a lot in, however it never felt rushed, and it...

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Our Europe travel agents pride themselves on crafting once-in-a-lifetime luxury tours across this culturally captivating continent. Whether you envision admiring majestic Alpine vistas, exploring medieval villages, or relaxing on Mediterranean coastlines, our travel agencies in Europe tap into their extensive connections to design a bespoke grand tour or multi-country trip catered to your unique preferences. With our dedicated Europe travel agencies personally orchestrating every detail with care and insider knowledge, your bucket-list journey unfolds beautifully and effortlessly.

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Our Europe travel agents pride themselves on crafting once-in-a-lifetime luxury tours across this culturally captivating continent.

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Aeneas' Travel Agency

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Zicasso’s tour operator was nothing short of exceptional to work with. From the early stages of planning, communication was seamless. The lovely travel planner helped plan the most magical trip. Every accommodation was out of this world, the meals were amazing, and the itinerary was outstanding. We traveled with two babies and they helped plan a wonderful, magical trip. We enjoyed Scotland so much and are looking forward to traveling there again with the same travel company! They even planned a sweet surprise for my four-year-old’s birthday that was so special for her. We were just so pleased with everything.

Irene's Travel Agency

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We had an amazing trip, with professional service, detailed planning, and flexibility for changes! Before we had even paid a single dollar, our Zicasso travel agent must have spoken to me on the phone seven or eight times, for three to four hours in total, to plan the itinerary in detail, making great suggestions and swift edits. It was so nice of her to put in that much effort before we had even confirmed that we would go ahead with the itinerary. After confirming the itinerary, the experience was just as good. The team managed our trip from end to end, with a gift basket upon arrival (exactly as per our dietary restrictions), a Greek phone with sim card, printed copies of all boarding passes and ferry tickets, and a private driver, along with the contact details of many members of her team in case we had any questions. They allowed flexibility in the planning and were open to our changes to the itinerary, even after we reached Greece. Our driver was an absolute gentleman, opening the doors for us every time we entered the car, helping us find food, always making sure we were safe, always on time, and happy to adapt to our schedule/changes, etc. This was in January, one of the slowest months in Greece, and due to the team's planning, we had a wonderful time in Athens, Santorini, Crete, Corfu, Aristi (Zagori Mountains), Kalambaka (Meteora), and Arachova/Delphi. Thank you for an unforgettable trip. We will recommend our travel agent to any friends who decide to go to Greece!

Jonathan's Travel Agency

 Based on  75  reviews

Zicasso’s travel agent did an excellent job of listening to what we wanted to do and see on our trip, and making suggestions of places to visit. The restaurant suggestions were also very helpful. We had the perfect itinerary of scheduled tours and sightseeing that we could do on our own. The hotels were all very good and accommodated our "third person" well, with comfortable arrangements. When we ran into bad weather and road closures, our travel agent was able to quickly find us an alternative hotel close to where we were located so we could take a break in driving. This is the second time we have used Zicasso for a vacation. They do a wonderful job matching you to a travel agency.

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Jorge's Travel Agency

 Based on  27  reviews

I worked with our travel agent for my trip to Spain. He prepared an itinerary for us which was perfect, with all the places we intended to travel. I loved that he was flexible in working with us on a final itinerary that met our expectations. Our travel agent was available every step of the way, advising of any changes by tour agencies or in transportation, which gave us peace of mind during our entire trip. The tour agencies were exceptional and knowledgeable about all the places we visited. The private transportation worked out well. All drivers were accommodating and helpful with our luggage. The hotels were all central and within our budget. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend our travel company to anyone looking for a special experience in Spain. I know that when the opportunity comes I will use our travel company again. I have already recommended his services to friends and family planning to visit Spain.

Mario's Travel Agency

 Based on  480  reviews

The trip was generally well executed. The private transportation was prompt and dependable. The hotels were fine (Rome was better than Florence, which lacked AC in the rooms) and well located. We appreciated the daily itinerary reminders on WhatsApp. We were disappointed that there was no customized treasure hunt for the kids at the Vatican as advertised. It was just a regular private tour with no special, child-focused content/activity. This was one of the main reasons we picked this travel company over the other travel agency, so a bummer it didn’t happen. There was also a miss with our cooking class. While we had an exceptional time with the chef, we didn’t get to do the “pick out the food at the local market” part since it was a national holiday and the market was closed. That is something the travel company should have caught upfront and adjusted the itinerary around, in my opinion. My final qualm is around Cinque Terre. We were told (even after pushing back) that it wouldn’t be a good idea to stay a night or two there because restaurants and other venues would not yet be open. However, the villages were bustling and active; we definitely should have spent more time there.

Adam's Travel Agency

 Based on  101  reviews

The trip was wonderful. Our Zicasso tour operator was great and really responsive during the trip. I loved the app, which made everything so much easier and clearer, and having everything in one place on our phones was so nice.

José's Travel Agency

 Based on  28  reviews

Zicasso's travel partner exceeded our expectations from our first email exchange through to the last day of our trip! The travel agent who worked with us to develop the perfect trip within our time frame was amazing. She clearly listened to our preferences, goals, interests, etc. During the planning process, if something didn't seem quite right to us (and that only happened in one or two instances), she immediately looked for an alternative that worked perfectly. One example was making sure we were back in Cascais to experience their carnival parade. Another was making sure my allergies to feather and down bedding were taken care of before we arrived at each hotel. This is often a time-consuming hassle when we travel here in the States because my requests are often ignored, but there was never an issue on this trip. Because of her thorough approach, by the time we were set to travel, we felt completely confident that we were going to experience a wonderful trip. Our guide throughout our seven days in Portugal was also amazing! He quickly picked up on our preferences and interests. His knowledge of Portuguese history and culture from ancient times to today was exceptional. His recommendations for restaurants in each town or city we visited were excellent – great cuisine and establishments locals frequented. We only wish we had had more days to try all of his recommendations! Equally of note, he was a great companion and conversationalist as we traveled between destinations. We learned so much and had a great time getting to know a new country with a new friend! We highly, highly recommend our travel agency without hesitation! In fact, we've already recommended them to friends!

Georgia's Travel Agency

 Based on  85  reviews

Georgia planned a great vacation for my family (parents plus two 20-ish daughters). We went to Athens (4nts), Naxos (4nts) and Santorini (3nts). It took a couple of iterations to finalize the itinerary (which I took as a positive because it showed Georgia was really listening and working to customize the trip what my family was looking for rather than offering a canned tour). And I may be just a *wee* picky :) The guides she secured were all wonderful. Our guide in Athens was absolutely lovely. She was knowledgeable and friendly. We were chatting like friends before too long. She also took great care of our daughter when she got a little ill during our Acropolis tour. Naxos was the favorite part of our trip. We loved what the island has: great beaches, food, restaurants, cultural sights, nature/hiking and water activities and what it did NOT have: high prices, crowds. Santorini..since it was our 1st visit, we couldn't *not* stop. It's beautiful for sure but it was also expensive and crowded. One and done for us. The transfers in all three locations were impeccable.Overall, our trip was seamless and the communication with Georgia was great throughout.

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Ancient cities and modern metropolises, cutting-edge cuisine and millennia-old vineyards, cultivated countryside and windswept mountaintops… Europe packs a wealth of cultures, landscapes and experiences into its compact borders. There are so many places to visit that it can be hard to choose where to go.

Our specialists have explored the continent from the burbling volcanic mud pools of Hverir, Iceland , to the glamorous restaurants on Hvar, Croatia, and can help you narrow down where to go and what to see on your trip. They’ll work with you to create an itinerary that reflects your personal interests. You might want to visit a vineyard in the Tuscan hills, hike along the Slieve League cliffs in Ireland or discover the best place to watch the sunset in Santorini . We can help you see blockbuster cities like Paris and Rome from a new perspective, and point out small villages where you might be the only visitor.

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Europe consists of timeless landscapes, quiet country roads, poppy fields, and stone farmhouses encircled by elegant cypresses. Discover treasures of medieval villages perched on hillsides cloaked with dark forests hiding truffle secrets. Listen to fountains splash in sunny squares or waves sweeping the shore. Walk along old pilgrimage routes past roadside crosses and tiny chapels or follow in artists’ footsteps by seeing where they created their masterpieces and the museums that now protect those works. With so many cultural influences over the past centuries, Europe has become a vacation spot that never disappoints. The diversity across Europe can only be experienced first-hand, and thankfully the European Union has welcomed many travelers and made international travel easier than many can imagine.

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Europe Tours & Trips

With so many cultural experiences, it's no wonder why a European tour is top of mind for many. Step back in time when visiting London 's famous landmarks, sample the finest wines in Paris, or get lost in the alleyways of Rome . Whether you want to relax on a Danube cruise , or don your hiking boots in Iceland , there's so much to see on a tour through Europe.

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Europe Escape

Awesome experience, will go test it

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Europe Jewel

Well organised and executed tour.Got an opportunity to meet people all over the world and all are of very pleasant personalities.Tour leader Mrs.Shey Harrington organised it in excellent way and last to mention about our Driver Mr.Hans ,ever smiling and non tiring personality.

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The Great Adventure

Excellent! The tour guide people (Eva, Leon) are great!

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Best of Central Europe

This tour had everything I was looking for! Great Eastern European food, great local beer, and a variety of things to do for any type of interest. The hikes were fantastic, and the transportation between stops was well organized. This tour offers a good balance of free time and time with the group, which allows you to come together at the end of the day over dinner to discuss your day.

The Best of Eastern Europe

Jutta was a wonderful CEO. She shepherded us along each step of the journey. We learned about the rich culture of each eastern European destination. It was a wonderful adventure.

European Delight

So honestly when we were assigned to this company through Tour Radar and looked at the reviews we were a little worried. I tried to hope for the best and assume that people who DO NOT have great experiences write more reviews. I was absolutely correct. We had AMAZING tour guides. Knowledgeable, kind, helpful. I think this company does an amazing job of moving people from one destination to another especially when it seems that itineraries overlap offering everyone the trip they desire. The hotels far outweighed our expectations. Of course there were small hiccups with time losses and changes in plans for the day but for the price and to get a brief view of Europe I would call it an outstanding tour.

All About Balkans (4 Star Hotels)

Itinerary - Great. Good mix of hotspots like city capitals, and some lesser known places like smaller towns and hidden gems. Guide - Excellent, 10 stars to both of my guides this trip. Organization - Everything went extremely smoothly, also in part to other travelers being amazing.

• €150 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Zagreb to Athens: Adriatic & Ancient Capitals

This trip was overall in one word... amazing. The destinations covered were amazing & beautiful. It was handy to have everything sorted out : the accommodation (mix of hostels & hotels), the transportation and many of the activities. Most of the places stayed did not have breakfast, but it was stated clearly that they wouldn't. Some of the places that had breakfast included a selection of breads, cereals and coffee - everything that you need. Croatia blew my mind.. The Croatia part of the tour was very in depth and I have a great idea of what the country is all about now & I also want to go back to see more in the future - The tour goes to cities, lakes, medieval villages, islands, beaches and has stops along the way to each usually. Note that on occasion there are stops along the way & the activity isn't always included in the tour.. I found that out the hard way in Albania. The transportation was a mix of using local transportation, personal buses and ferries. Note that in Albania MOST places do not accept credit card & we had troubles using the bank machines to take out cash.. Albania accepts the Euro as currency so make sure you have lots before you go (I also found out the hard way and didn't have any Euros as i Spent them in Montenegro) The groups for the tour are really what made the trip amazing.. Both groups were super friendly & alot of fun.. being a smaller tour and with the age restrictions it did make for a better trip because we were all around the same age, so had more in common! It was great having a smaller group too because we all became closer & spent even the "free time/Free days" together doing the activities. Our guide Marco was with us for both parts of the tour and overall he did a great job covering the information needed and I felt like we could always go to him if we had questions about anything. That was a part of the tour that I liked: knowing that I had someone to ask questions to who knows the area..Overall, HIGHLY recommend doing BOTH parts of this tour, as Many who didn't do the 2nd leg of the trip were super jealous and wishing they did! You won't regret doing this tour!!

Balkan Discovery (4 Star Hotels)

Had a great time doing the 10 days Balkans tour. Unforgettable sceneries and memories. Our guide Simon is really a fantastic guy. Highly recommended.

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European Discovery (Summer, Start London, Classic, 12 Days)

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Baltic Experience

First and foremost with these tours, the enjoyment and experiences can be enhanced by the guide you have and our guide for this trip was exceptional! There are a LOT of cobblestones to walk on this tour so sensible footwear is an absolute must. Every city visited had its 'Old City" which were paved with cobblestones. It was a fascinating tour of the history of this part of Europe from medieval times to present day. The days spent canoeing and trekking in the countryside offered a welcome break from the cities visited. Klaipeda and the day trip to the unique, World Heritage-listed Curonian Spit National Park was just one of the highlights of the countryside experience. A hillside of Witches was a unique collection of sculptured tree trunks depicting all manner of mythical witches and demons. Amazing to wander through this huge area with such an engaging local guide to share the stories and history of the area. Hiking and canoe through Aukstaitija National Park's dense forests and lakes provided an opportunity for not only physical activity, but also time to swim and stop to appreciate the wild flowers and other flora. Plants that are considered garden annuals here, grow wild amongst the grasses and forests of this area. But Riga was one of the most beautiful cities visited. Fragrant gardens, fountains, old and new public sculptures and the well preserved and restored art nouveau buildings, made this city enchanting and fascinating. The trip did consist of long journeys especially by bus from Warsaw to Berlin. It proved to be quite exhausting and could be well improved by a stay somewhere in between these two major cities. Overall, if interested in Russian and German occupation and the history of these Baltic countries and their struggle for independence then this is the trip for it.

European Cavalcade (End Paris, 18 Days)

Excellent 18 days itineraries!

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European Discovery (Summer, Start Amsterdam, Classic, 12 Days)

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2024

The best! We were never on a river cruise and this was a wonderful first experience! the ship the staff the food the wines were excellent. everything was beyond expectations. The pre & post cruise accommodations again exellemt! A trip of a lifetime for us! Thanks Tour Raider for an excellent job, and Avalon!

Britain and Ireland Delight (Summer, 8 Days)

It was great experience for us!

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The tour was awesome. Too bad it was short. Our Tour leader Noddy perform extremely well job organizing and controlling our big group so we was on time everywhere. Our driver Dennis professionalism is off the charts. Especially when we was driving through narrow streets of Italy. I would recommend this tour to others

Eva and Rene were amazing tour guides. Disappointed that we didn't see the Eiffel Tower at night. Several times we were dropped in town at night with not enough time to get a meal before being taken to the hotel. Some hotels were out of town with nothing within walking distance. Thank you to Rene for arranging for a group of us to go to the Moulin Rouge.

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Whether it's your first trip or your tenth, Europe offers countless opportunities for discovery. We'll create a tailor made itinerary using best in class hotels and superb private guides, and we'll customize it to your interests, whether that's food and wine, history and culture, walking and biking, or a little bit of everything. Take a look at some of our suggested Europe itineraries below, and contact us to get started!

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It was an incredible trip - we had two weeks and did so many wonderful things... the guides were excellent.

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Essential Italy

The Best of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome

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An Extraordinary Private Journey from Barcelona to Andalucía via Madrid

Highlights of Paris, the Loire Valley, and Normandy

France: An Extraordinary Private Journey from Paris to the castles of the Loire Valley and the historic beaches of Normandy

Discover the Swiss Alps: Zurich to Zermatt

An extraordinary alpine journey from Zurich to Zermatt

Enchanting Portugal

An Extraordinary Private Journey in Portugal from Lisbon to Porto

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Experience the best of Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete

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Hike, pedal, and taste your way through the very best of the Dolomites

Luxury Camino de Santiago: The Portuguese Way

Follow the Portuguese Way Camino from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela while staying in boutique accommodations

Sicily & Puglia: Culture and Culinary Adventure

An Odyssey for the Senses in Southern Italy

Classic Switzerland

Discover the very best of Switzerland, working your way through Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, Thun, Gstaad, Montreux and Lausanne.

Epicurean Spain

Taste Your Way Through Madrid And The Very Best Of Basque Country

Mainland Greece Odyssey

Explore the wonders of Athens, the Peloponnese, and Meteora

Classic France

An Extraordinary Private Journey from Paris to Provence and the Riviera

Classic Italy: Rome, Florence, and Cinque Terre

Journey from Rome to Florence, then to the Coastal Cinque Terre

City Sights: Spain and Portugal

Visit two classic cities in Spain and one in Portugal

Hike The Camino dos Faros

Explore the rugged, breathtaking landscapes of the Galician coast while discovering the lesser known Camino and savoring the region's best food and wine!

Hidden Gems of Eastern Switzerland By Train

An active cultural journey by train through the eastern alps and Italian-speaking Switzerland

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The Best of Rome and Italy's Southern Coasts

France: Paris, Bordeaux, and Biarritz

The City of Light and the Southwest of France

Catalonia & Costa del Sol: Barcelona to Marbella

Explore Spain's most iconic coastlines while hiking, biking and sailing!

Hidden Gems of Greece

Journey off the beaten path in Athens, Crete and Naxos

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Having spent time living in various regions in Europe, Gretchen enjoys immersing herself in a place and finding hidden gems to share with our travelers.

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• An experiential European vacation personally customized to your individual preferences
• Exploring authentic Europe visiting each country as a local rather than tourist
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• A personal travel designer able to share local tips and insider knowledge
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My vacation design centers upon the various historical, traditional aspects of Europe that have shaped and symbolize each country’s culture. Should you be interested in the more modern side of Europe, I can certainly assist here as well!

When we work together, Europe comes alive. It becomes your  Europe.

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I cannot recommend Bella Europa Travel highly enough! Lisa is not only incredible at her job, but she is a wonderful human being. Lisa planned us an amazing itinerary for our honeymoon in Italy, which was challenged by several unforeseen circumstances beyond anyone’s control. When Excite Holidays went out of business, Lisa worked tirelessly to save all of our reservations and ensure that we were getting the best deals on our travel. When Air Italy liquidated, she personally researched airlines to help us make the most reliable flight choices. When the spread of novel coronavirus encroached on Italy, Lisa was always available to us with the most up to date information to help us make informed decisions. When our Italy trip eventually had to be canceled due to the virus, she planned us a completely different honeymoon to Hawaii in a matter of hours. She walked us through every process to ensure we received all necessary refunds or credits from our originally planned vacation. Unfortunately, due to the continued spread of the virus, we’ve had to postpone our Hawaii trip as well. But we are so looking forward to planning our next trip with Lisa once recreational travel is able to be enjoyed by the world once more. The above timeline doesn’t even begin to truly reflect the amount of effort and dedication Lisa has put into serving us over the past several months. She walked us through chaos in a way that made us feel completely at peace through the entire process. She is fiercely committed to her clients and clearly loves the work that she does. When it comes time to plan your next trip, reach out to Lisa. I can assure you that you will be in great care. We will surely be forever clients of hers for our life-long travel needs! Thank you Lisa!! Jen Jennifer

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Everything is phenomenal. Thank you so much for your patience and perseverance in planning our trip. We certainly look forward to working with you again in the future. Zach

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We met in a 2017 study abroad program in Prague, Czech Republic. We were two broke college students who had five months to travel to as many places as possible on a severely restricted budget. That year, we traveled to Poland on a $6 train ticket, Croatia on a $20 bus ticket, and a few other places in-between. When the gig was up, we thought our adventures were over, but they were only beginning. 

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In today’s digital spectrum, owning a website for a travel agency has become inevitable. If you are operating a travel agency in Europe and lack a web presence, then it’s time to partner with a website development company to take the plunge into web development.

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1. belgium – topdeck since 1973.

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Topdeck has got a set of travel explorers who provide hassle-free services to travelers. The crew takes the travelers to their desired places through ships, boats, flights, metros that are sophisticated and compact. Also, the company offers various trip styles such as festival trips, sailing trips, explorer trips, and personalized trips.

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• Travelers can speak to the adventure specialists over the website through live chat
• The team has segregated the tours into 3 grades – walking tours, Camino tours and cycling tours. Travelers can view the desired destination with just a few clicks
• For three grades, there are three types of difficulty levels. Also, a clear description is given about each of the levels on the website for an easy understanding of the travelers
• Online booking of favorite trips is possible via credit card or debit card system. Also, the website supports online payment gateways such as PayPal
• If there are no trips available in the selected region a message that says ‘no holiday available’ is displayed

Places They Have Explored

• Asia, Europe, Africa, New Zealand, Australia, North & South Africa, and North America

Ratings & Reviews

• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 5,379 reviews

2. Czechia – The Natural Adventure Company Since 2009

The Natural Adventure company, one of the leading tour operators that arrange walking & cycling holiday trips. The team aims to make travelers enjoy and relax at the beautiful natural sites.

• The team has segregated the tours into 3 grades – walking tours, Camino tours, and cycling tours
• Travelers can view the desired destination with just a few clicks

Place They Have Explored

• Middle East & Africa, Asia, Europe, Austria, Croatia, Germany, Macedonia, Poland, Spain, Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, and Slovenia

Ratings and Reviews

• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 80 reviews

3. Croatia – GAdventures Since 1990

GAdventures, one of the popular travel agencies that provide authentic, sustainable travel experience to travelers. It takes 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year on exciting trips. The team collaborates with the Global Exploration of Educators Organization(GEEO) that takes school teachers to world tours and trips.

• The different styles of tours such as classic tours, national geographic tours, 18-30 age group tours, wellness tours, active tours, rail tours, marine tours, local living tours, marine tours, family tours, private tours are all are sorted in the website
• Booking for trips can be managed on the website. Also, the site recommends the locations which do not require a visa
• Travelers can make use of the promotion codes and get the best travel deals
• Every detail related to travel such as itineraries, accommodation, food, transportation, tourist guide, etc are explained on the website
• Travel agents guide travelers for booking trips either through phone or direct visit to the agency
• Asia, South America, Europe, Central America, North America, Africa, North Africa, Middle East, Europe, Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and Arctic

Rating & Reviews

• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 22 reviews

4. France – Intrepid Since 1989

Intrepid, the largest travel company in the world has taken travelers to about 1000 travel destinations. Travelers can enjoy a real-life travel experience by learning new languages, cultures, and so on. This amazing travel team offers three styles of travel, namely basic, original and comfort.

• The company has a 24/7 support team for responding to travel-related questions
• Travelers can get useful information about an overview of the trip, itineraries, gallery, dates & availability, important notes, essential trip information, and reviews
• Favorite travel locations can be added to the ‘wishlist’ with just a few clicks
• Best travel deals are available for certain destinations
• Travelers can manage their booking, provide feedback and suggestions about the trip on the website
• Asia, Africa, Australia, Central America, Europe, Middle East, Antarctica, Artic, South America, and Oceania
• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 7,586 reviews

5. Germany – Trafalgar Since 1947

Trafalgar, the world’s most award-winning travel brand has got about 70 years of experience in travel & tourism. The team offers hassle-free services that provide the best travel experiences to their travelers.

• All the details related to travel deals are updated on the website that paves an easy way for travelers to plan accordingly
• Filter search results option on the website allows travelers to specify their travel budget, the number of days, destination, etc so that the trips related to their choice will only be listed
• Itinerary, trip details, reviews, etc related to traveler’s preferred destination are well designed on the website
• Travelers will be able to get the best travel deals using the tripcodes
• Travelers can choose their own transport medium, for example, train, high-speed train, and flight
• Europe, Britain, Latin America, USA, Canada, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand
• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 800 reviews

6. Iceland – GJ Travel Since 1929

GJTravel mainly focusses on providing unique and interesting travel experiences to its travelers. The company offers ‘special interest’ tours for travelers who love photography, bird watching, geology, school trips, walking, natural history tours. The travel company is popular for the Iceland and Greenland tours.

• Travelers can search for their preferred location in the ‘search’ area available on the website
• Secure payments are easily carried out with the support of payment gateways such as Borgun and Alipay
• All details related to itinerary, price, map, and statistics related to the destinations are listed on the website
• ‘Proceed booking’ feature on the website helps travelers to easily confirm the travel booking
• If travelers are in a situation to cancel the trips, it is easily possible through the ‘cancellation’ feature
• Iceland and Greenland
• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 21 reviews

7. Ireland – Shamrocker Adventures Since 1999

Shamrockeradventures one of the leading travel agencies with the experience of 20 long years. It mainly aims at taking its travelers who are budget conscious to enjoy the beauty of Ireland. The team is linked with the other two tour operators HAGGiS Adventures and Busabout to provide the best quality added travel experience.

• All the essential details related to travel, for example, accommodation, special offers are clearly mentioned on the website
• Using the information on the site such as phone numbers, visiting time travelers can easily contact the team
• Agency offers tailor-made tours for travelers. The website elaborately gives descriptions about each of the tour
• Travelers can easily book their trips with just a few simple clicks. Any trip that travelers have selected will be listed out at the front of the booking page
• The link to the company’s Facebook page with promo codes and deals are included on the website
• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 159 reviews

8. Italy – Exodus Travels Since 1974

For the past 44 years, Exodus travels – one of the best adventure companies takes its travelers to explore different countries, cultures, environments, cities, mountain ranges, deserts, coasts, jungles and more. They keep traveler’s satisfaction as their priority and offer real practical experiences to the travelers

• Chatbot facility is available on the website to contact the team for getting solutions for travel-related queries
• The company provides insurance for travelers’ medication, baggage theft, accidents, etc. Travelers need not stand in queues or search for agents to know about the insurance policy. These details are clearly mentioned on the website
• The Exodus Agent Collective option supports travelers to easily choose their tourist agent
• Partnerships with Tilley Endurables and velofix Mobile Bike Shop supports travelers to get membership discounts
• Travelers can gain knowledge about trip overview, itinerary, gallery, essential info, accommodation, experts, reviews, data, and price on the website
• Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America, Middle East, South America, Oceania, Antarctica, and Artic
• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 13,617 reviews

9. Norway – On Go Tours Since 1998

On the Go Tours, the perfect tour operator specializes in providing tailor-made travel experiences to travelers. With the local guides’ support, you can travel to 60+ interesting countries. The team aims to give personalized experiences to its travelers, therefore, it has segregated the trips into different styles.

• The website provides information about tours on special events like Christmas & New Year tours, Thanksgiving vacations, Easter breaks, etc and also makes the booking facility easier
• Travelers can filter the availability of tours in a particular month with just a few clicks
• The upcoming trips along with the top travel deals combo are displayed on the site for viewers to access easily
• ‘Book now’ option restricts the traditional method of travelers standing in long queues and waiting for responses
• Useful information about itinerary, prices & dates, hotels are listed on the website
• Africa, Central America, Central Asia, Europe, Asia, Middle East, North Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia
• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,708 reviews

10. Netherlands – Tauck Since 1925

Tauck an ideal tour operator for travelers who are aspiring to explore new places in the world. It has been providing the best travel experiences for the past 95 years and also has earned a good reputation from its audience. It has taken its travelers to almost all 7 continents and 70+ countries.

• All the trip styles like small ship cruising, river cruising, land journeys, small group trips, etc are listed on the website
• General instruction about how to make a reservation, protection plan information, deposit information, cancelation policy information, activity & pace details and more are elaborated on the site
• The website helps travelers with detailed information about the overview of the trip, itinerary, deck plans, accommodation, pricing, and availability and more
• The book now option allows travelers to easily register their trips online via the website
• Antarctica, Arctic, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe, Jordan, Israel, Latin America, and USA
• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 16 reviews

11. Russia – Tucan Travel Since 1987

Tucan Travel, an amazing tour operator that is responsible for providing personalized travel experiences to all types of travelers including newbies and experienced. The company has 30 years of experience and has taken its travelers to more than 200 adventures.

• Travelers can contact the team via chat-bot facility on the website
• Travel deals, late-space specials, special offers and tour discounts offered by the company are all mentioned on the website
• Trips related to two different travel styles – group tours, tailor-made tours are suggested on the website
• The website offers several local payment options such as money transfers, credit card/debit card payment, and more
• The ‘book’ option helps the travelers to register the trips online via the website
• Asia, Central America, Europe, Africa, North Africa, Middle East, Antarctica, and South America
• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 879 reviews

12. Spain – Globus Since 1928

Globus, an ideal center for adventures has a network of more than 32 offices around the world, serviced by a group of more than 5,000 professionals. The team has made a partnership with brands like Avalon, Monograms, and Cosmos. The company takes complete responsibility in delivering stress-free travel experience to the travelers.

• Inquiries about vacation trips, itineraries, travel deals, and more can be clarified to an expert travel agent via the ‘ask an expert’ feature on the website
• Booking can be done through direct phone calls, emails, travel agent support, purchase brochures, and group booking
• The vacation that travelers mark as favorites will be included in the saved trips page
• A lot of travel deals available for travelers in order to save the time and money of the travelers
• Europe, South America, Central America, Cuba, the United States, Canada, Asia, Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and the Middle East
• According to Google search, the company has got a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 417 reviews

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What Summer Travel to Europe Will Look Like This Year

By Arati Menon

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When travel journalist Jenn Rice decided to spend July and August in Italy and Croatia last year, she wasn’t expecting to be spending most of her time indoors. “It was very very hot, so I booked museum tickets during peak days or just lounged around in my room with a spritz and a book until the sun set.” In Dubrovnik she tried escaping to the sea for a cool dip, but everyone else had the same idea—resulting in sweaty, overcrowded beaches. “In Rome , gelato melted faster than the speed of light,” she says.

Come summer, major attractions like the Spanish Steps in Rome are thronged by international tourists and vacationing Europeans.

Rome and Dubrovnik weren’t the only European destinations overcome with heat. To travel in Europe in the summer of 2023 was to experience first-hand a single season of contrasting extremes. Temperatures swung from hot and dry to cold and wet, and heatwaves broke out across several of the most heavily touristed destinations, with temperatures reaching upwards of 100°F. In Northern Greece, wildfires broke out —the worst experienced there in 20 years —destroying homes, forests, and vineyards.

Yet in the midst of it all, the continent also saw record-breaking tourist numbers —the highest since pre-pandemic levels—even as hotel prices swelled and airfares hit peaks. From scenic escapes like Bellagio in Como and Taormina in Sicily (where the White Lotus effect was on full display) to bucket-list cities like Paris and Madrid , much of touristed Europe was completely overwhelmed.

“We had people calling us from Athens and Rome asking us to get them out [to somewhere cooler in Europe], because it was too hot and too crowded,” recalls Jan Sortland , founder of Scandinavia specialists Norwegian Adventures.

International tourists weren’t the only ones thronging these spots. According to the European Travel Commission , most Europeans took their vacations before the peak month of August, with Italy and France being their top destinations. This resulted in packed crowds at all the major attractions. For John Canning, an LA-based executive who traveled to Paris in July, the crowds were eye-opening. “We didn’t anticipate that everything we would want to see was sold out. We only got Musée d’Orsay tickets through our concierge at a substantial premium and could not get into the Louvre full stop,” he says.

Rice says the summer taught her to plan her travel differently this year—and beyond: “I’m going to try and do coastal Italy early in May, and if I decide to travel in Europe this summer it will be either Asturias in Northern Spain or the Julian Alps in Slovenia to keep cool."

She’s not alone—according to the travel specialists we spoke with, there’s an increased interest in lesser-known destinations offering a more laid back (and cooler) holiday. “Our guests are asking after places where they can be outdoors, yet have access to wine & foodie experiences and culture. Slovenia is a great example of where you can have all that without being overwhelmed with the heat; the Dolomites in Italy is another,” says Rachael Mendizabal, Europe travel specialist at Scott Dunn . Richard Hyde, COO at Small Luxury Hotels of the World , is seeing similar trends across their European portfolio: “Guests seem to be gravitating towards alternative destinations—Milos instead of Mykonos and Slovenia instead of Spain.”

Norway is a popular destination this summer, offering cooler weather and a myriad ways to be active outside, exploring the islands and fjords.

A big part of that shift will play into Sortland’s area of expertise: Northern Europe. With the Med getting too hot to handle, experts predict that tourism will shift northwards. “We’re seeing a lot of interest in Copenhagen and Stockholm for the cultural experience, and then onward to Norway for the nature. Currently, the fjords are still a favorite but Norway is a large country and there’s so much more to see—the Helgeland coast for example with its beautiful coastline and mountainous islands,” he says. The draw is a more moderate temperature and unique outdoor experiences. “ Iceland is a big favorite right now with the Northern lights being the most active this year from September through March,” says Mendizabal.

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In turn, for many, the more standard city breaks will fall later in the year. “Athens and Rome will always be desirable destinations, but we’ve seen an uptick in many people preferring to go there in May and October to swerve crowds,” says Carolyn Addison, head of product at Black Tomato , noting the weather in fall has been stable lately and enticing to travelers not tied to school holidays.

With this increased flexibility, shoulder season will become tricker to define, according to Mendizabal. Thanks to hotels extending their season as demand shifts to almost year-round and the high-season pricing window getting longer, the days of “scooping a deal in September are likely over.” At Jumeirah Palace in Capri , the season now runs from March to the end of December. “Thanks to the good weather, guests are staying longer than in the past,” says Ermanno Zanini, regional vice president at Jumeirah Group, Southern Europe and United Kingdom.

Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany 's Maremma countryside has traditionally stayed open in March and November. “We're pushing the low season as much as possible because we truly believe it is a wonderful time to discover Tuscany. There is so much for guests to enjoy from hiking to mountain biking, truffle hunting, and wine tastings,” says owner Neri Baccheschi Berti.

Crucially, traveling in the shoulder and off seasons isn't just about avoiding the crowds; it’s knowing that seasonal destinations are multi-dimensional, with year-round appeal. “One of my favorite things to do in cooler weather is to hike to the peak of Mount Solaro, with its beautiful views of the town of Capri and the bay of Marina Piccola with the Faraglioni, as well as Anacapri. You also see plenty of wintering birds on the island,” says Zanini.

Zanini adds that they are in talks with the island's municipality to consider what it would take to stay open in February and March, traditionally strictly closed off. “It's not as straightforward as you think. There’s a lot of infrastructure that needs to be geared towards the low season: restaurants need to stay open, as do shops, and guides need to be available; it can’t just be the hotel,” he adds.

However, with staying open longer, there’s a real opportunity to engage local communities year-round, not to mention stabilize the hiring pool—and improve work culture. “We’ve already seen the positive impact of a longer season for our partners on the ground and locals in the hospitality and tourism sector,” says Addison, who adds that shifts in travel seasons are far from a fleeting trend. “This pattern for more year-round travel will continue to pick up pace in 2025—and beyond," she says.

Travel specialists are quick to point out that even with some of this rebalancing, summer this year and next will continue to see high demand for travel to—and within—Europe. According to Hayley Berg, chief economist at Hopper, while airfare remains higher than at this time in 2019, 40% of all searches for international trips this summer are to Europe, in line with last year and slightly higher than in 2019.

“Sure, we think that traveler numbers on the Côte d'Azur will smooth out through the year, but summer will certainly remain the festive season—only it will be longer,” says Lucie Weill, owner of wellness retreat Lily of the Valley near St. Tropez , which sees its faire share of packed streets and crowded beaches come summer. Weill adds that the hotel has seen success in extending its season.

For travel specialist Cari Gray of Gray & Co . late requests and a lack of flexibility could mean getting turned away because of a lack of availability. “Whether it’s a visit to the Vatican or dogsledding in Alaska , access is going to be very difficult. And there are only that many high-end lodges in Lapland ,” she says. Addison offers the example of Lake Como , where the best properties can often get booked up a year or two in advance during the busiest summer months. “Knowing that the top hotels and guides are getting booked up and that weather disruptions are increasingly unpredictable, clients who want to commit to the most popular summer hotspots in Europe, like the Greek islands and Sardinia are securing their bookings a year out.”

The Balearic island of Menorca is a charming escape with its rocky coves, white-sand beaches, and green rolling hills.

Ultimately, it’s not about giving up on all the places you love: just about pivoting, even if within the same country. “Why not Menorca instead of Mallorca, with its explosion of fantastic hotels and its great beach front, or Epirus in Northern Greece on the Albanian border with its Stone villages, old-growth forests, and truffle hunts instead of the islands," says Gray.

"In Italy we’re always pushing to discover new areas, even in regions that we’ve been exploring for decades like Tuscany and Umbria because new hotels are opening up regularly,” says Courtney Mundy , a travel specialist at experiential travel experts Butterfield & Robinson.

And, a word of caution for the rising favorites: “Smaller destinations in Iceland & Norway will really need to consider how to manage the higher number of visitors than ever before,” says Addison. “Parts of Iceland are overtouristed,” agrees Sortland, “so, it’s not unreasonable to think that smaller communities in Norway could eventually be at risk, too.” Whether it's through new tourist tax regimens or limits on cruise ship day-trippers to reduce crowding, a shifting tide will need more alert local governments—and as we’re swapping beaches for the mountains or Rome for Stockholm, more responsible travel habits that leave fewer traces behind.

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If last summer is any indication—and bookings for 2024 suggest that it is—parts of Europe will be as inundated with crowds as they were in 2023. The best way to avoid the hordes is to go somewhere off the beaten path, seeking out corners of Europe free of mass tourism. Here are five European trips for those seeking a respite from the madding crowd.

Lithuania & Latvia: Vilnius to Riga

Country Walkers pairs two of the Baltics’ most desirable destinations on this eight-day trip, blending rural traditions and history. Rated Easy/Moderate includes visiting castles and historic palaces and exploring some of the scenic trails into the national parks of Trakai, Curonian Spit, Žemaitija, Gauja, and Kemeri. A visit to an amber museum and a tour of one of Europe’s largest markets, guided by a Latvian chef. There is availability in June, July and August and the cost is $4,545 (prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, land-only).

Albania with Hinoki Travels.

Hinoki Travels chose Albania for its farm-to-table splendor, lesser-explored mountain trails, and warm-natured hospitality. It has put together a small group trip to Southern Albania with a theme of Provenance. Celebrating the region’s varied cultures, food & agriculture, and vast landscapes, this nine-day trip focuses on being hosted by local farmers, food producers, shepherds, local guides & small business owners. Accommodation is in guest houses in villages, and a highlight is sampling local food & wine. The adventures include hikes of five to six hours a day on rough, uneven terrain with varying elevations. There is also a rafting trip on the wild Vjosa River. The trip supports the efforts of EcoAlbania and Albanian citizens dedicated to protecting this river, one of Europe’s last wild-flowing rivers. There is one departure, September 14-22, 2024, and the cost is $3,250.

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The crowds may flock to the Greek Islands, but you’ll encounter far fewer tourists if you head north. Traditional Greece can still be seen in Zagoria, where stone villages sit above the Vikos Gorge. On this 12-day Wilderness Travel trip, there are hikes along shepherds' paths and across arched stone bridges that span the gorge. The itinerary includes the monasteries of Meteora, which date as far back as the 13th century. The trip concludes with a hike up Mt. Olympus, the home of the gods for the ancient Greeks. Rated Level 4+, Moderate to Strenuous, this trip features daily hikes, with accommodation in hotels and simple pensions. Hikes are mainly on old mule trails and vary from 3-5 hours daily at 3,000 to 9,403 feet. There is an October 2024 departure, and the price is $4,595.

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Poland & Slovakia Walking & Hiking Tour

Backroads has organized this six-day national parks adventure from Kraków to the Tatra Mountains, the dramatic natural border between Slovakia and Poland. Rated levels 1-4 (out of 5), it’s a hike through mountain passes and lakes in a region dominated by the 25 peaks of the Tatras that reach more than 8,000 feet. Traverse from Poland to Slovakia on foot while exploring the Pieninys range dramatic scenery, explore the region known as Lesser Poland, and hike among the mountain lakes, waterfalls, and fields of sheep in Slovakia's High Tatras. The journey concludes in Kraków, a World Heritage site city. There are departures in August and September, and the price is $4,499.

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Romania: Transylvania & Beyond

This trip from Wild Frontiers begins in Bucharest, Romania’s capital, and goes into the heart of the great ranges of the Carpathian Mountains. Cultural crossroads of Central, Eastern, and South-eastern Europe for centuries, Romania has an abundance of well-preserved medieval towns, castles, and churches. The trip crosses the Transalpina, visits the World Heritage setting of Horezu Monastery, and goes through the old Saxon heartlands of Transylvania. It includes visiting the well-preserved town of Sibiu and the rural villages of Maramureş before crossing the Carpathians again to see the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina. In Moldavia, guests hear the legends and vampire myths of Sighişoara and Bran, the latter of which is associated with Bram Stoker and the Dracula legend. There is also time to explore the UNESCO sight of Viscri and the medieval heart of Brasov. This 15-day trip has a departure in September and is rated Low/Moderate for fitness, with a cost of $4,138.

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Ed Perkins on Travel: European trains summer 2024

I f you're headed for Europe this summer and expect to move around a bit, chances are there's a train trip in your future. The Europeans are intense about minimizing carbon emissions by airlines: Some countries have banned short-haul flights entirely, and others are using various techniques to get you onto trains rather than planes for all but the longest local travel hops.

Your rail experience may well begin as soon as you arrive. Most European international airports provide direct rail service from the airport to the city center. In many cases, you have a choice of dedicated nonstop trains such as Heathrow Express with lots of space for your carry-on and slightly slower stopping commuter trains, such as Heathrow's Elizabeth Line, that are less expensive but can be crowded in the morning peak commute period when many flights from the US arrive. The easiest way to get all the information you need is to Google your arrival airport before you leave home and check the "ground transport" or equivalent button. Or check Terravision ( https://www.terravision.eu /) for a range of options. In my experience, the train system is almost always the best way to get into town.

An important development in long-haul travel is the growing number of "open access" operators over various national systems. The idea is that the individual countries own and maintain the infrastructure – tracks, roadbed, stations, and such – and individual operators buy "paths" for their trains. Already, the French system is operating in Spain and the Italians operate in France, along with a bunch of independent private operators on various routes.

The renaissance of night trains is another important trend. Not only are the rail systems – national and private – operating more trains, they're also adding new equipment. The latest trains include a mix of sit-up cars, multiple-occupancy couchette cabins, and some private cabins for one or two that even include showers. This blog ( https://interrailplanner.com/blog/exciting-new-train-routes-in-europe-for-2024-and-beyond/ ) does a nice job of summarizing developments.

For travel within Europe, after all these years, it's still hard to beat Eurail Pass. Sample prices this year for the highly popular pass providing seven days unlimited of travel over a period of 30 days are $311 second class, $385 first class for most adults and $281 second, $355 first for seniors 60 or over. Lots of other options are available, from four to a full month of travel.

This year, the pass includes a few private-rail trips that once required a separate ticket, most notably the Interlaken-Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen line. And Eurail now includes many but not all of the open access trains. The main gotcha is that quite a few of the best high-speed trains aren't really "free;" you have to pay a stiff co-pay disguised as a "seat reservation" charge far in excess of the cost on a regular ticket. Check it out here ( www.eurail.com ).

If you decide on individual tickets rather than a pass, the general consensus of the blogosphere is that the three best websites for schedule search and ticket purchase are Trainline ( https://www.thetrainline.com/en-us ), Omio ( https://www.omio.com/trains ), and Rail Europe ( https://www.raileurope.com /), with most giving a slight preference to Trainline as having the widest scope of train choices. Check them out for yourself.

Seniors age 60 or over and youth get deals on many European rail systems beyond Eurail Pass. For ordinary tickets, they can also score discounts by buying on the national rail site of each country.

Another approach is to buy yearly passes for individual-country systems. Trainline handles a handful of such Railcards for the UK, including cards for seniors, young people, couples, and groups that typically cost £30 (about $38) for a year and give 30 percent discounts on almost all tickets. You find similar passes in France, Italy, and Spain, but no US-based agency sells them – buy after you get there. Of note is the Carta d'Argento in Italy, offering 10 percent to 15 percent discount on most trains; €30 (about $32) for a year; free for seniors 75 or over.

However you get your tickets, trains are the way to go around Europe. Enjoy.

(Send e-mail to Ed Perkins at [email protected] . Also, check out Ed’s new rail travel website at www.rail-guru.com .)

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Starting this summer, thousands of young people will once again travel around Europe by train for free thanks to the latest call of the DiscoverEU programme. Today at 12:00 CET during the  European Youth Week  buzzing with  activities , the Commission launched the latest DiscoverEU application round. It will end on Tuesday 30 April at 12:00 CET.

In total, 35,500 travel passes are available. To get one, young people born between 1 July 2005 and 30 June 2006 can do a quiz with five questions about the EU and one additional question on the  European Youth Portal . Successful applicants will get a free rail pass to travel in Europe for up to 30 days between 1 July 2024 and 30 September 2025.

The call is open to applicants from the European Union and countries associated to the  Erasmus+ programme  including Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Türkiye. Ticket holders can plan their own routes or be inspired by existing ones. For example, they can discover a  route  launched last year, which focuses on cities and places making the European Union ‘beautiful, sustainable and inclusive' in line with the principles of the  New European Bauhaus .

Participants can also benefit from the  DiscoverEU Culture Route  an initiative of the 2022 European Year of Youth that combines various cultural destinations including architecture, music, fine art, theatre, fashion and design. Participants can visit the  European Capitals of Culture  which are on the  UNESCO World Heritage List ,   European Heritage Label  sites, or  Access City Award  label locations, which are cities that have gone above and beyond to become more accessible to everyone.

DiscoverEU is much more than just a ticket. Participants will also receive a  discount card  with over 40,000 discount possibilities on public transport, culture, accommodation, food, sports and other services in eligible countries. Additionally,  Erasmus+ National Agencies  organise pre-departure information meetings, and national agencies across all Erasmus+ countries prepare  DiscoverEU Meet-ups , learning programmes lasting from one to three days.

Social inclusion is a top priority of the Erasmus+ programme, so participants with disabilities or health issues receive support on their journeys. Since October 2022, the Erasmus+ National Agencies have implemented the  DiscoverEU Inclusion Action , allowing organisations working with young people with fewer opportunities to apply for a grant. This action provides extra support to participants, such as extra funding and the possibility to travel with accompanying persons. More than 250 projects have been awarded by the Erasmus+ National Agencies since the first call in October 2022, and two calls of the Inclusion Action are taking place in this year.

While DiscoverEU encourages sustainable travel by rail,  special arrangements  are available for young people from outermost regions, Overseas Counties and Territories, remote areas and islands.

The Commission launched  DiscoverEU  in June 2018 following a preparatory action from the European Parliament. It is integrated into the  Erasmus+ programme 2021-2027 .

Since 2018, more than 1 million candidates have applied for 284,000 available travel passes. According to the latest post-travel survey, 72% of candidates declared it to be the first time travelling out of their country of residence by train. For many, it was also the first time they travelled without parents or accompanying adults, and the majority indicated an increased sense of independence. Over two-thirds said that they would not have been able to finance their travel pass without DiscoverEU.

The DiscoverEU experience has given young people a better understanding of other cultures as well as European history and improved their foreign language skills. Participants are invited to become DiscoverEU Ambassadors to champion the initiative. The  # DiscoverEU Official group  has more than 96,000 members where young travellers can contact each other to share experiences and tips.

To apply, eligible candidates need to complete a multiple-choice quiz on general knowledge about the European Union and other EU initiatives targeting young people. The Commission will rank applicants on the basis of their responses. The Commission will offer travel passes to applicants following their ranking up to the limit of available tickets.

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DiscoverEU is a fantastic opportunity for young people who want to explore Europe, discover places and meet new people. I am happy to launch this spring application round during the exciting European Youth Week. I wish the best of luck to all applicants!

Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

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What the data says about abortion in the U.S.

Pew Research Center has conducted many surveys about abortion over the years, providing a lens into Americans’ views on whether the procedure should be legal, among a host of other questions.

In a  Center survey  conducted nearly a year after the Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision that  ended the constitutional right to abortion , 62% of U.S. adults said the practice should be legal in all or most cases, while 36% said it should be illegal in all or most cases. Another survey conducted a few months before the decision showed that relatively few Americans take an absolutist view on the issue .

Find answers to common questions about abortion in America, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Guttmacher Institute, which have tracked these patterns for several decades:

How many abortions are there in the U.S. each year?

How has the number of abortions in the u.s. changed over time, what is the abortion rate among women in the u.s. how has it changed over time, what are the most common types of abortion, how many abortion providers are there in the u.s., and how has that number changed, what percentage of abortions are for women who live in a different state from the abortion provider, what are the demographics of women who have had abortions, when during pregnancy do most abortions occur, how often are there medical complications from abortion.

This compilation of data on abortion in the United States draws mainly from two sources: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Guttmacher Institute, both of which have regularly compiled national abortion data for approximately half a century, and which collect their data in different ways.

The CDC data that is highlighted in this post comes from the agency’s “abortion surveillance” reports, which have been published annually since 1974 (and which have included data from 1969). Its figures from 1973 through 1996 include data from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and New York City – 52 “reporting areas” in all. Since 1997, the CDC’s totals have lacked data from some states (most notably California) for the years that those states did not report data to the agency. The four reporting areas that did not submit data to the CDC in 2021 – California, Maryland, New Hampshire and New Jersey – accounted for approximately 25% of all legal induced abortions in the U.S. in 2020, according to Guttmacher’s data. Most states, though,  do  have data in the reports, and the figures for the vast majority of them came from each state’s central health agency, while for some states, the figures came from hospitals and other medical facilities.

Discussion of CDC abortion data involving women’s state of residence, marital status, race, ethnicity, age, abortion history and the number of previous live births excludes the low share of abortions where that information was not supplied. Read the methodology for the CDC’s latest abortion surveillance report , which includes data from 2021, for more details. Previous reports can be found at  stacks.cdc.gov  by entering “abortion surveillance” into the search box.

For the numbers of deaths caused by induced abortions in 1963 and 1965, this analysis looks at reports by the then-U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, a precursor to the Department of Health and Human Services. In computing those figures, we excluded abortions listed in the report under the categories “spontaneous or unspecified” or as “other.” (“Spontaneous abortion” is another way of referring to miscarriages.)

Guttmacher data in this post comes from national surveys of abortion providers that Guttmacher has conducted 19 times since 1973. Guttmacher compiles its figures after contacting every known provider of abortions – clinics, hospitals and physicians’ offices – in the country. It uses questionnaires and health department data, and it provides estimates for abortion providers that don’t respond to its inquiries. (In 2020, the last year for which it has released data on the number of abortions in the U.S., it used estimates for 12% of abortions.) For most of the 2000s, Guttmacher has conducted these national surveys every three years, each time getting abortion data for the prior two years. For each interim year, Guttmacher has calculated estimates based on trends from its own figures and from other data.

The latest full summary of Guttmacher data came in the institute’s report titled “Abortion Incidence and Service Availability in the United States, 2020.” It includes figures for 2020 and 2019 and estimates for 2018. The report includes a methods section.

In addition, this post uses data from StatPearls, an online health care resource, on complications from abortion.

An exact answer is hard to come by. The CDC and the Guttmacher Institute have each tried to measure this for around half a century, but they use different methods and publish different figures.

The last year for which the CDC reported a yearly national total for abortions is 2021. It found there were 625,978 abortions in the District of Columbia and the 46 states with available data that year, up from 597,355 in those states and D.C. in 2020. The corresponding figure for 2019 was 607,720.

The last year for which Guttmacher reported a yearly national total was 2020. It said there were 930,160 abortions that year in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, compared with 916,460 in 2019.

• How the CDC gets its data: It compiles figures that are voluntarily reported by states’ central health agencies, including separate figures for New York City and the District of Columbia. Its latest totals do not include figures from California, Maryland, New Hampshire or New Jersey, which did not report data to the CDC. ( Read the methodology from the latest CDC report .)
• How Guttmacher gets its data: It compiles its figures after contacting every known abortion provider – clinics, hospitals and physicians’ offices – in the country. It uses questionnaires and health department data, then provides estimates for abortion providers that don’t respond. Guttmacher’s figures are higher than the CDC’s in part because they include data (and in some instances, estimates) from all 50 states. ( Read the institute’s latest full report and methodology .)

While the Guttmacher Institute supports abortion rights, its empirical data on abortions in the U.S. has been widely cited by  groups  and  publications  across the political spectrum, including by a  number of those  that  disagree with its positions .

These estimates from Guttmacher and the CDC are results of multiyear efforts to collect data on abortion across the U.S. Last year, Guttmacher also began publishing less precise estimates every few months , based on a much smaller sample of providers.

The figures reported by these organizations include only legal induced abortions conducted by clinics, hospitals or physicians’ offices, or those that make use of abortion pills dispensed from certified facilities such as clinics or physicians’ offices. They do not account for the use of abortion pills that were obtained  outside of clinical settings .

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The annual number of U.S. abortions rose for years after Roe v. Wade legalized the procedure in 1973, reaching its highest levels around the late 1980s and early 1990s, according to both the CDC and Guttmacher. Since then, abortions have generally decreased at what a CDC analysis called  “a slow yet steady pace.”

Guttmacher says the number of abortions occurring in the U.S. in 2020 was 40% lower than it was in 1991. According to the CDC, the number was 36% lower in 2021 than in 1991, looking just at the District of Columbia and the 46 states that reported both of those years.

(The corresponding line graph shows the long-term trend in the number of legal abortions reported by both organizations. To allow for consistent comparisons over time, the CDC figures in the chart have been adjusted to ensure that the same states are counted from one year to the next. Using that approach, the CDC figure for 2021 is 622,108 legal abortions.)

There have been occasional breaks in this long-term pattern of decline – during the middle of the first decade of the 2000s, and then again in the late 2010s. The CDC reported modest 1% and 2% increases in abortions in 2018 and 2019, and then, after a 2% decrease in 2020, a 5% increase in 2021. Guttmacher reported an 8% increase over the three-year period from 2017 to 2020.

As noted above, these figures do not include abortions that use pills obtained outside of clinical settings.

Guttmacher says that in 2020 there were 14.4 abortions in the U.S. per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44. Its data shows that the rate of abortions among women has generally been declining in the U.S. since 1981, when it reported there were 29.3 abortions per 1,000 women in that age range.

The CDC says that in 2021, there were 11.6 abortions in the U.S. per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44. (That figure excludes data from California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Hampshire and New Jersey.) Like Guttmacher’s data, the CDC’s figures also suggest a general decline in the abortion rate over time. In 1980, when the CDC reported on all 50 states and D.C., it said there were 25 abortions per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44.

That said, both Guttmacher and the CDC say there were slight increases in the rate of abortions during the late 2010s and early 2020s. Guttmacher says the abortion rate per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44 rose from 13.5 in 2017 to 14.4 in 2020. The CDC says it rose from 11.2 per 1,000 in 2017 to 11.4 in 2019, before falling back to 11.1 in 2020 and then rising again to 11.6 in 2021. (The CDC’s figures for those years exclude data from California, D.C., Maryland, New Hampshire and New Jersey.)

The CDC broadly divides abortions into two categories: surgical abortions and medication abortions, which involve pills. Since the Food and Drug Administration first approved abortion pills in 2000, their use has increased over time as a share of abortions nationally, according to both the CDC and Guttmacher.

The majority of abortions in the U.S. now involve pills, according to both the CDC and Guttmacher. The CDC says 56% of U.S. abortions in 2021 involved pills, up from 53% in 2020 and 44% in 2019. Its figures for 2021 include the District of Columbia and 44 states that provided this data; its figures for 2020 include D.C. and 44 states (though not all of the same states as in 2021), and its figures for 2019 include D.C. and 45 states.

Guttmacher, which measures this every three years, says 53% of U.S. abortions involved pills in 2020, up from 39% in 2017.

Two pills commonly used together for medication abortions are mifepristone, which, taken first, blocks hormones that support a pregnancy, and misoprostol, which then causes the uterus to empty. According to the FDA, medication abortions are safe  until 10 weeks into pregnancy.

Surgical abortions conducted  during the first trimester  of pregnancy typically use a suction process, while the relatively few surgical abortions that occur  during the second trimester  of a pregnancy typically use a process called dilation and evacuation, according to the UCLA School of Medicine.

In 2020, there were 1,603 facilities in the U.S. that provided abortions,  according to Guttmacher . This included 807 clinics, 530 hospitals and 266 physicians’ offices.

While clinics make up half of the facilities that provide abortions, they are the sites where the vast majority (96%) of abortions are administered, either through procedures or the distribution of pills, according to Guttmacher’s 2020 data. (This includes 54% of abortions that are administered at specialized abortion clinics and 43% at nonspecialized clinics.) Hospitals made up 33% of the facilities that provided abortions in 2020 but accounted for only 3% of abortions that year, while just 1% of abortions were conducted by physicians’ offices.

Looking just at clinics – that is, the total number of specialized abortion clinics and nonspecialized clinics in the U.S. – Guttmacher found the total virtually unchanged between 2017 (808 clinics) and 2020 (807 clinics). However, there were regional differences. In the Midwest, the number of clinics that provide abortions increased by 11% during those years, and in the West by 6%. The number of clinics  decreased  during those years by 9% in the Northeast and 3% in the South.

The total number of abortion providers has declined dramatically since the 1980s. In 1982, according to Guttmacher, there were 2,908 facilities providing abortions in the U.S., including 789 clinics, 1,405 hospitals and 714 physicians’ offices.

The CDC does not track the number of abortion providers.

In the District of Columbia and the 46 states that provided abortion and residency information to the CDC in 2021, 10.9% of all abortions were performed on women known to live outside the state where the abortion occurred – slightly higher than the percentage in 2020 (9.7%). That year, D.C. and 46 states (though not the same ones as in 2021) reported abortion and residency data. (The total number of abortions used in these calculations included figures for women with both known and unknown residential status.)

The share of reported abortions performed on women outside their state of residence was much higher before the 1973 Roe decision that stopped states from banning abortion. In 1972, 41% of all abortions in D.C. and the 20 states that provided this information to the CDC that year were performed on women outside their state of residence. In 1973, the corresponding figure was 21% in the District of Columbia and the 41 states that provided this information, and in 1974 it was 11% in D.C. and the 43 states that provided data.

In the District of Columbia and the 46 states that reported age data to  the CDC in 2021, the majority of women who had abortions (57%) were in their 20s, while about three-in-ten (31%) were in their 30s. Teens ages 13 to 19 accounted for 8% of those who had abortions, while women ages 40 to 44 accounted for about 4%.

The vast majority of women who had abortions in 2021 were unmarried (87%), while married women accounted for 13%, according to  the CDC , which had data on this from 37 states.

In the District of Columbia, New York City (but not the rest of New York) and the 31 states that reported racial and ethnic data on abortion to  the CDC , 42% of all women who had abortions in 2021 were non-Hispanic Black, while 30% were non-Hispanic White, 22% were Hispanic and 6% were of other races.

Looking at abortion rates among those ages 15 to 44, there were 28.6 abortions per 1,000 non-Hispanic Black women in 2021; 12.3 abortions per 1,000 Hispanic women; 6.4 abortions per 1,000 non-Hispanic White women; and 9.2 abortions per 1,000 women of other races, the  CDC reported  from those same 31 states, D.C. and New York City.

For 57% of U.S. women who had induced abortions in 2021, it was the first time they had ever had one,  according to the CDC.  For nearly a quarter (24%), it was their second abortion. For 11% of women who had an abortion that year, it was their third, and for 8% it was their fourth or more. These CDC figures include data from 41 states and New York City, but not the rest of New York.

Nearly four-in-ten women who had abortions in 2021 (39%) had no previous live births at the time they had an abortion,  according to the CDC . Almost a quarter (24%) of women who had abortions in 2021 had one previous live birth, 20% had two previous live births, 10% had three, and 7% had four or more previous live births. These CDC figures include data from 41 states and New York City, but not the rest of New York.

The vast majority of abortions occur during the first trimester of a pregnancy. In 2021, 93% of abortions occurred during the first trimester – that is, at or before 13 weeks of gestation,  according to the CDC . An additional 6% occurred between 14 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, and about 1% were performed at 21 weeks or more of gestation. These CDC figures include data from 40 states and New York City, but not the rest of New York.

About 2% of all abortions in the U.S. involve some type of complication for the woman , according to an article in StatPearls, an online health care resource. “Most complications are considered minor such as pain, bleeding, infection and post-anesthesia complications,” according to the article.

The CDC calculates  case-fatality rates for women from induced abortions – that is, how many women die from abortion-related complications, for every 100,000 legal abortions that occur in the U.S .  The rate was lowest during the most recent period examined by the agency (2013 to 2020), when there were 0.45 deaths to women per 100,000 legal induced abortions. The case-fatality rate reported by the CDC was highest during the first period examined by the agency (1973 to 1977), when it was 2.09 deaths to women per 100,000 legal induced abortions. During the five-year periods in between, the figure ranged from 0.52 (from 1993 to 1997) to 0.78 (from 1978 to 1982).

The CDC calculates death rates by five-year and seven-year periods because of year-to-year fluctuation in the numbers and due to the relatively low number of women who die from legal induced abortions.

In 2020, the last year for which the CDC has information , six women in the U.S. died due to complications from induced abortions. Four women died in this way in 2019, two in 2018, and three in 2017. (These deaths all followed legal abortions.) Since 1990, the annual number of deaths among women due to legal induced abortion has ranged from two to 12.

The annual number of reported deaths from induced abortions (legal and illegal) tended to be higher in the 1980s, when it ranged from nine to 16, and from 1972 to 1979, when it ranged from 13 to 63. One driver of the decline was the drop in deaths from illegal abortions. There were 39 deaths from illegal abortions in 1972, the last full year before Roe v. Wade. The total fell to 19 in 1973 and to single digits or zero every year after that. (The number of deaths from legal abortions has also declined since then, though with some slight variation over time.)

The number of deaths from induced abortions was considerably higher in the 1960s than afterward. For instance, there were 119 deaths from induced abortions in  1963  and 99 in  1965 , according to reports by the then-U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, a precursor to the Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC is a division of Health and Human Services.

Note: This is an update of a post originally published May 27, 2022, and first updated June 24, 2022.

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