If you’re wary of rinse-and-repeat tours to well-trodden European locations, refresh your expectations with Albatross Tours. These Europe experts have genuinely different itineraries that not only make the most of your time in each destination but also share the authentic moments you can only experience with local knowledge.
Albatross Tours, part of the UK-based Albatross Group, has all the expertise and insights gleaned from 30 years of leading tours on the ground in Europe and the UK.
As a worldwide company, Albatross Group takes 5,000-plus escorted tours to Europe every year, so you know your clients are in good hands.
The bona fide Europe experts
Rather than spreading themselves thin around the world, Albatross Tours specialises in Europe, so they have the skinny on the best things to do, see, taste and experience.
Since it started in Australia, Albatross Tours also crafts the kind of itineraries that appeal to Aussie and Kiwi travellers.
And being based in Brisbane means you’ll benefit from all the support, convenience and customer service you’d expect from a locally owned business.
Here’s our selection of top tours to see Europe differently.
1. Stay in an Italian palazzo and unwind in style
Take the route less travelled in Italy via the eastern Apennines on the 15-day Italian Alternativo tour from Mira to Rome. Breathe in the mountain air and explore seaside towns and unspoilt villages on the Adriatic Coast while waking up in a 16th-century palace in the Le Marche region.
You’ll visit popular hotspots as well as the tiny country of San Marino. And what’s a tour to Italy without delicious meals? This one includes a special Pecorino cheese tasting and dining in a deserted village.
2. Soak up the wine and views in Croatia
With its rich historic cities and dramatic Dalmatian coastline, Croatia is a jewel of the Adriatic. Together with the lesser-visited countries of Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina on one itinerary, this 13-day tour is the ideal way to see the underrated Balkan states in style. It even includes an Adriatic cruise complete with oysters and wine.
Compare the lovingly rebuilt Mostar and historic Sarajevo cities and take in the views of the island of Hvar and Krka’s cascading waterfalls.
3. Bask in the Basque region of northern Spain
Tucked into the top of Spain, northern Spain is a gastronomic delight. Taste-test your way through the culinary capital of San Sebastián, crossing into the French Pyrenees for lunches with a view. Along the way, enjoy a drop in the Rioja wine region and sightseeing in arty, elegant cities such as Bilbao.
With a stay in the walled city of Carcassonne and cable car rides to the summit of epic Pyrenees peaks, you’ll feel on top of the world on this 17-day tour from Madrid to Barcelona.
4. Castles and a classical concert in Germany
Explore the Rhine and Moselle rivers that inspired musical masterpieces and then enjoy your own open-air concert experience with world-renowned violinist André Rieu in his hometown of Maastricht. And that’s just one of the highlights on the 11-day André Rieu, Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards itinerary.
See incredible architecture and palaces galore, enjoy a Rhine River cruise, dine in vineyards and delve into the layered history of this postcard-perfect region.
5. Visit an otherworldly land of fire and ice
New to Albatross Tours, this 12-day Iceland itinerary has it all – from frozen mountains and waterfalls and icy glaciers to fiery volcanoes and thermal springs. Be wowed by black-sand beaches dotted with ice, deep-blue fjords and wildlife spotting such as whales, puffins and Icelandic horses.
With zero light pollution, you might even witness the breathtaking Northern Lights – talk about an awe-inspiring trip.
What else you’ll love about Albatross Tours
Each small-group tour has no more than 28 people with an average of 22 guests per tour. Travel on full-size coaches with plenty of personal space and room to spread out – no need to fight for a prime window seat.
The itineraries include longer stays to base yourself in one place for multiple nights and maximise your sightseeing by day.
You’ll also stay at one-of-a-kind accommodation in amazing locations, full of character, local charm and history to add to your overall experience.
Plus, each tour is fully inclusive – that means everything from sightseeing to unique experiences such as guided visits, special tastings and featured dinners. No need to dip into your wallet for optional extras – it’s all included in the tour cost.
Discover Albatross Tours’ full selection of small-group Europe & UK Summer and Winter tours here.
For more info, call 1300 135 015 or visit albatrosstours.com.au
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