We love summer as a time to celebrate life. It’s why we have summer playlists, hit the gym harder, and watch Eat Pray Love (again) well ahead of actual soaring temperatures. Albatross Tours are the same. They’ve just launched new and upgraded tours for European summer 2026 and two new limited-edition luxury products! Help your clients get into the ‘26 summer spirit right here.
There’s nothing Albatross Tours loves more than a European summer. And spring. And autumn and winter. The award-winning tour operator has been showcasing the best of Europe for 30 years. And they’ve clearly got zero signs of stopping, judging by their new and improved 2026 itineraries.
Oh-la-luxury
Albatross Tours is never content to rest on its laurels. They know their travellers expect them to conoscere qualcosa a menadito (it’s Italian, meaning to understand something perfectly).
And they do. They’ve seen the shift towards a demand for more luxurious experiences and have responded subito (at once).
This is why you’ll find two new luxury tours on their 2026 line-up.
- Italian Splendour – Lakes, Tuscany, Umbria & Amalfi Coast: This limited-edition 18-day tour departs September 2026 during Milan’s Fashion Week. The itinerary affords an idyllic journey across some of Italy’s most fabulous regions. The stunning scenery pairs beautifully with stunning stays, including Grand Hotel Des Illes Borromes on Lake Maggiore’s shores and the Leading Hotels of the World property, Santa Caterina in Amalfi, as featured in the Conde Nast Traveler Awards 2025.
- Swiss Grandeur featuring the Glacier Express: Across 15 inspiring days, this new Albatross journey goes all-out in terms of decadence and style. From panoramic first-class trains to exclusive boat rides and a stay at the famous Chedi in Andermatt, this is how you see Northern Italy and Switzerland! With only one departure for 2026, this is a run-don’t-walk experience to book. It departs 24 August.
Summer newness
For clients who love something como salido del horno (a Spanish idiom meaning, as if it just came out of the oven), they’ll love these two new tours in the Balkan region:
- Mountains, Myths & Ancient Empires featuring Macedonia, Greece, Corfu & Meteora: Over 18 enchanting days, travellers will discover the engaging attractions on this new Albatross route. From Bulgaria’s Rila Monastery to the stunning Matka Canyon and remote villages in the UNESCO Zagori region – and so much more – this is an adventure forever imprinted in the memory bank. From $14,887 per person twin share.
- Crossroads of Balkan Empires featuring Romania & Transylvania, Serbia & Bulgaria: An intriguing 19-day journey awaits intrepid travellers ready for something new on their European holiday. Highlights include the region’s ancient castles, a cruise through the Danube’s Iron Gates, time spent in the continent’s oldest settlement, plus a visit to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary. What a journey they’ll have! From $11,247 per person twin share.
Longer & even better
Albatross Tours haven’t only been feeling inspired when planning their luxury journeys; there have been upgrades to some tour favourites, too.
The French might say c’est du gâteau, mais en mieux (a piece of cake, but better) when they see the improved existing tours.
These include:
- Brussels to Berlin – Chocolate, Canals & Culture: Formerly known as Belgium & Holland, Cobblestones & Windmills, this tour’s makeover includes five extra days to enjoy a more leisurely pace, expanding beyond the Netherlands into Germany! New tour stops include Papenburg, Schwerin – home to its stunning castle, and Potsdam, known for its palaces and gardens. Cultural highlights include the famous Battle of Waterloo site and Bremen’s UNESCO-listed Town Hall. From $13,447 per person twin share.
- La Grande France: This 19-day French adventure has been fine-tuned to include three additional touring days, plus new destinations. These include the wine-tasting regions in Bordeaux and Saint Émilion, plus a stay in charming Pézenas. New and improved culinary experiences, including delectable vineyard dinners, round out the upgraded offering. From $15,887 per person twin share.
Why Albatross?
When size matters to your clients, consider Albatross. With smaller groups of up to 28 travellers (new Luxury Tours are capped at just 20 travellers), AND longer stays, there is more time to enjoy every historical site, natural wonder, electric city, and charming village.
Albatross Tours are always – and have always been – designed for Australian and New Zealand travellers. This matters when it comes to the cultural differences of travellers overseas (especially in Europe).
Their tours are also genuinely inclusive with no hidden extras, something Aussie travellers truly rate.
Do you know what your clients will rate even more? An early bird discount! Save $350 per person on all tours and dates from April to October 2026 when you book by 31 July 2025.
Discover more
To learn more and book your clients on their 2026 summer Euro getaway, call 1300 135 015 or visit albatrosstours.com.au. Psst: there are still plenty of departure dates available for 2025, too.
To order brochures, head to trade@albatrosstours.com.au.
P.S. Did you see the Movers & Shakers news earlier this year that Harry Sargant joined Albatross as National Sales Manager?
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