Some of our tour guides serve as experts on art and history in my TV shows. Francesca Caruso joined my crew and me (along with Apollo and Daphne) as we filmed in Rome's Borghese Gallery this past spring.
Welcome to my 2012 tours — 38 itineraries designed and priced to give you the best value in European travel.
As we do every year, we've taken what's been a proven success, evaluated hundreds of new ideas (from my book research, our tour guides, and tour members), and then fine-tuned each itinerary to bring you even more travel thrills per mile, minute and dollar.
All inclusive: I've always insisted that my tours be "all inclusive." Too many tour companies try to lure you with a low sticker price, then charge you extra for daily sightseeing activities once you're in Europe — which can easily add $100 per day to what you've already paid. We don't work that way. Notice how detailed the what's included list is for every Rick Steves tour. We even toss in free extras, like a helpful guidebook, moneybelt, and — new for 2012 — a free Civita Day Pack.
Extra-small groups: An important reason why we can deliver so much per day is our small-group nimbleness. For 2012, we've shrunk about two-thirds of our tours down to "extra-small" groups of 20-24 (the rest are capped at just 28)! We get into cozier restaurants and hotels than the typical big-bus tour of 40-50 people — and it's a lot easier to bond with your travel companions. It's like sharing a holiday with a fun family, not an impersonal mob.
Flexible choices: For 2012 we are offering a trio of "My Way" itineraries for travelers who want to design their own daily sightseeing, yet still have the hassle-free dependability of a tour bus, reserved hotels and a knowledgeable Rick Steves escort. My Way tours also cost hundreds of dollars less than their fully-guided counterparts. For 2012 you can choose two-week My Way tours based on our popular Best of Europe, Best of Italy, and Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland itineraries.
Peace of mind: Committing to a European vacation should be a joy, not a gamble. That's why your tour price is guaranteed the moment you make your deposit, and we automatically include tour cancellation/interruption coverage. And, for your convenience, you are welcome to pay your 2012 tour balance by credit card — or save an extra 2.5% when you pay by check. You'll find all the details in our Tour Conditions Agreement.
Five ways to save: We've designed every one of our 2012 tours to be a great travel value — and we give you a bunch of ways to save some more...
Browse through all we have to offer, and you'll find plenty of reasons to make 2012 your year to get the most out of Europe — affordably — the Rick Steves way.
I hope you can join us!
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