Money-Saving Summer Destinations: Tours on Sale!
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| You can look forward to an especially warm welcome in Europe this summer. |
Summer tour specials + cheap flights + fewer crowds + serious need for fun = it's Europe time!
Summer's no bummer. While Rick has always said that spring and fall are best for avoiding crowds, that really doesn't apply to our tours — or this coming summer.
On every tour, our guides carefully schedule and reserve everything to bypass the tourist lines and maximize your travel thrills per day. And this 'slow' summer will have a special bonus: fewer crowds clogging up your free time and a warmer welcome from travel-dependent locals.
Beyond these things, the advantages of summer travel — bright sunny days, long balmy evenings, dining al fresco, lively streets, sights with their most entertaining schedules of the year (and the chance to turn teens on to Europe's wonders during summer break) — all make any extra heat well worth the sweat.
Here's a collection of Rick Steves tours that are superbly suited to summer...and include some money-saving incentives!
England in 14 Days Save $300
Good weather makes exploring the great castles of Warwick and Caernarfon especially fun — not to mention a day of hiking and boating in the beautiful Lake District.
- June 21st departure: save $300 per person!
- July 5th 'family friendly' departure: adults save $300, kids 8-17 save $200!
Europe in 14 Days Save $400
The Swiss Alps are glorious in summer, with cowbells serenading hikers across the meadows. This tour's 2-night stay in the Austrian Tirol is also a summer highlight.
- July 6th departure: save $400 per person!
Florence in 7 Days Save $300
Our art-filled Florence getaway includes a refreshing mid-week meander through the scenic Tuscan countryside.
- May 24th departure: save $300 per person!
Germany, Austria & Switzerland in 14 Days Save $200
The hills are alive during the longest days of the year, as we enjoy the great outdoors from the Rhine to the Alps.
- June 14th departure: save $200 per person!
Heart of Italy in 9 Days Save $300
Who hasn't dreamed of spending a slice of summer in places like the Cinque Terre, Siena, Florence and Rome? Here's your chance.
- July 9th, August 1st, and August 15th departures: save $300 per person!
San Sebastián & Basque Countryside in 7 Days Save $200
Start your summer early with Spain's newest museum, tastiest food, and most delectable wines this May.
- May 10: save $200 per person!
New Date! Venice, Florence & Rome in 10 Days Save $300
Italy's greatest cities sizzle (in a good way) in late summer, with plenty of sidewalk-café ambiance and a musical soundtrack wherever you wander.
- August 28th departure: save $300 per person!
New TOUR! Village Turkey in 10 Days Save $200
Coastal Turkey is cooler in summer, and two days on the water make this new tour a refreshing change. Hurry — this tour is limited to a very small group of just 12-16 travelers!
- June 28th departure: save $200 per person!