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Self-Guided Tours in Europe

Touring Europe on your own is an experience of a lifetime - one that whisks you to centuries-old destinations brimming with culture and offers endless opportunities for extravagant adventures. Select from more than 50 independent tours in Europe, each of which provides well-planned itineraries in popular destinations, travel aboard Europe's renowned trains and stays in centrally located hotels. Comprehensive sightseeing trips are included in many independent packages, giving exclusive introductions to landmark sites with the help of a local guide. Assuredly, there are also abundant opportunities for you to get acquainted with the cities at your own pace.

Enjoy a personalized journey on these DIY Europe tours. With less structure than traditional European tours, you have the chance to explore the points of interest that most align with your travel bucket list. Take the opportunity to venture through cities at leisure, perhaps delving further into the historic, artistic or culinary scenes as it suits you.

Travel through cities across the continent with one of our independent vacations. Connect the cobblestone streets of London with France's historic arrondissements and Rome's piazzas by train, or perhaps travel from chic Paris to the vineyards in the south of France by high-speed rail. Visit the Imperial Cities of Berlin, Prague and Vienna or complete the "Classic Grand Tour" of Italy, complete with visits to Rome, Florence and Venice. Navigate through the vibrant cities of Spain from a first-class seat on an efficient AVE train. Our independent vacations can also take you to Ireland or the Scottish Highlights, where castles, verdant landscapes and fascinating lore leave you craving more. Take your expedition into your own hands with any one of these self-guided tours of Europe.

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Cuisine & Culture: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville
Independent
Cuisine & Culture
4.4 stars(7 reviews)
2023JulAugSepOct
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$2,495 pp
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  • DestinationSpain
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Cuisine & Culture
5.0 stars(7 reviews)
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$1,995 pp
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  • DestinationPortugal
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Independent
Cuisine & Culture
4.8 stars(13 reviews)
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  • DestinationItaly
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Edinburgh
Independent
4.2 stars(6 reviews)
2023JulAugSepOct
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$2,592 pp
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  • DestinationScotland
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Seine River Cruise
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2023JunJulAugSepOct
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$2,051 pp
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  • DestinationFrance
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Alhambra Palace
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  • DestinationSpain
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Eiffel Tower
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  • DestinationFrance
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Porto
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  • DestinationPortugal, Spain
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  • DestinationNorway
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Landwasser Viaduct Glacier Express
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4.4 stars(20 reviews)
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
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Sorrento
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Spanish Steps
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Edinburgh, the Jacobite & Isle of Skye
2/Jun
JANET KAY SHINN
5 stars
“We started to plan our own tour and found that this tour was nearly identical to what we were planning. I don't think we would have saved any money doing it ourselves. The hotels were all of good quality and the day tours didn't overlap each other. The local guides did an excellent job. The whole trip went without a glitch.
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Switzerland by Rail: Glacier Express, Jungfrau & Bernina Express
30/May
MICHAEL WILLEMSE
5 stars
“Tour was well organized and provided exactly what I was hoping for and expecting. Thank you.
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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
30/May
MARGARET M THOMPSON
5 stars
“Great 9+ days throughout Switzerland. Chose Independent so I carried overnight bag. Loved the Jungfraujoch and Bernina Express. Only thought was why not skip 4+ hours to Chur for 1 night to then ride 4+ hours to Tirano for 3hour bus ride to Lugano. Maybe after Zermatt go to Lugano? Would definitely travel to another country someday.
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Cuisine & Culture: Rome, Florence & Venice
30/May
Nepal2008
5 stars
“This was our 2nd VBR trip. I loved it. The excursions and activities were great, everything went smoothly, guides were on time and courteous and helpful. The only thing I would change is for VBR to adjust the star rating on their hotels. We paid to upgrade to 4 star hotels. The hotel in Florence was great. The Rome hotel had fantastic staff and location but no amenities. And the Venice hotel was more like 2 star. But overall great trip. Would travel with them again.
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Cuisine & Culture: Lisbon & Porto
29/May
Sandra REES
5 stars
“We were very happy with the quality of the hotels and guides and with the day trip to the Duoro valley which was the highlight. Only difficulty encountered was in meeting the driver at Lisbon airport.
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Zermatt & St. Moritz featuring Glacier Express
22/May
Michael Kelly
5 stars
“Abcdefghikk
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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland in Winter
25/Mar
JAMES JOSEPH PASELA
5 stars
“A wonderful experience. Would do it again. Thank you.
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Cuisine & Culture: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville
6/Mar
BYRON ALAN BONER
5 stars
“What an amazing adventure. Just the right amount of touch, we had plenty to do, but still had time to seek our own adventures. The team was reachable at all hours, even on the weekends. Thank you, Eric H., and team for an amazing vacation. We will use them again for future vacations.
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Berlin, Prague & Vienna
23 Aug 2019
Bryan Zielenieski
5 stars
“Awesome experience! I will be sure to use your services again!
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