Trafalgar Tours passionately believes in the power of travel to broaden the mind and build bridges between people. By sharing with you the hidden places not mentioned in guidebooks, the local people you wouldn't otherwise meet and the traditions you may not have experienced by yourself, they ensure that you get the 'insider' view: an authentic and enhanced experience you simply could not have had on your own.

It is this dedication to taking their guests beyond the obvious sights that has helped them grow over the past 60 years into one of the most trusted and successful international guided vacation companies in the world. From Europe to the US, from South America to South Africa, Trafalgar prides themselves on uncovering the hidden gems, cultural highlights and not-to-be-missed attractions of the places you visit. They will help you delve deep into the heart of off-the-beaten-track cities and towns and capture the true essence of each new destination. You'll benefit from having an expert Tour Director at the helm, supported by charismatic local guides along the way, ready to share their local knowledge with you and your new-found friends.

For a vacation brimming with options, flexibility and truly authentic experiences, travelers need look no further than Trafalgar. By traveling with an insider, you will discover a world of endless possibility, on a vacation you will never forget.

On Tour:

While on tour, you should relax, unwind and enjoy your vacation.

So the best way of assuring your peace of mind is to take care of everything for you.

Forget all the hassles and headaches. Trafalgar will make all the arrangements, take care of every detail, and leave you free to concentrate on the fun things. They've covered everything. Which is why you can dream, pack, and leave...the rest to them.

Here are just a few of the seamless features you will have the chance to enjoy on your Trafalgar vacation:

• Dining – All breakfasts and around half of your evening meals are included. Trafalgar has also introduced Be My Guest dining experiences and Local Specialties to their First-Class European tours to further enrich your experience.
• Accommodation – Trafalgar offers you the highest standards of personal service and amenities, all of which are constantly monitored by their in-house Quality Control team.
• Coaches, Trains & Ships – Whether you travel by coach, ship or train, they will ensure that you travel in style. They only use state-of-the-art, modern transport to ensure that you are always safe and comfortable.
• Optional Excursions – Their expertly crafted itineraries strike the perfect balance. You will miss none of the "must-see" highlights and enjoy ample free time on your own to explore or to take an excellent value optional excursion.
• Hidden Treasures – Their Hidden Treasures ensure that your experience is even more uniquely authentic. Following your expert Tour Director's confident footsteps and sage advice, you'll discover the Hidden Treasures of your destination - the places not mentioned in guide books, the people you wouldn't otherwise meet, the traditions you may not have experienced on your own.

Tour Directors:

Sightseeing is fun, but it's a Trafalgar Tour Director that really brings a destination to life. Their Tour Directors are the finest in the industry. Their local knowledge and unfailing friendliness provide you with a personalized "concierge" service which ensures you get the very best out of every single day. They are experienced travelers, learned historians and culture buffs. Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed in cultures of the places you visit.

Your Tour Directors can help interpret, show you how to get good value while shopping and how to spot a fake from the real deal. They make things smoother, more interesting and ultimately more enjoyable. They are your friend in an unfamiliar place.

Trafalgar also uses expert local guides to further enhance your sightseeing experience. When you are traveling on your own it's all too easy to pass through a place without touching the sides. That's why their expert local guides are so invaluable - they tell the less well-known tales, relate the more curious stories, recall the most obscure events, and reveal the best guarded secrets to ensure every moment is full of discovery and brimming with surprises.