Rick Steves’ Free-Spirited ‘My Way’ Vacations

Six ways to tour Europe — your way

If you want to enjoy the freedom (and savings) of independent travel — but let someone else handle all the hotel and transportation headaches — Rick Steves has created an "un-guided" travel experience that delivers the best of both worlds.

On a Rick Steves My Way® vacation, we give you an unbeatable itinerary with private bus transportation from city to city, comfortable rooms in centrally located hotels, and a tour manager to help advise you along the way.

Unlike our fully guided tours, on a My Way vacation you're free to spend your sightseeing time however you wish.

Freedom: The unstructured My Way days appeal to a diverse mix of travelers — including energetic types who want to pack in more than a guided tour, families who want to focus on kid-friendly activities — and to have the flexibility to deal with the ups and downs of kids on vacation, less-energetic travelers who value the freedom to linger in cafés and take siestas as they wish, and independent types who simply want to dine and sightsee away from a group.

Peace of mind: The provided bus, centrally located hotels, and tour manager, appeal to people who want to avoid the logistical hassles of managing a trip.

Savings: The lower My Way vacation package price appeals to travelers on a budget who want to pick and choose their splurges.

Smiles: Many My Way tour members enjoy the chance to chat with one another during breakfasts and bus rides.

Choose from six My Way itineraries: Whether you want to take things a little slower than you could on a guided tour, or be more adventurous, My Way lets you experience Europe — your way!


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New for 2027! My Way® England in 11 Days

Your English vacation starts by following a route that connects England's must-see sights and can't-miss destinations — from Georgian Bath to cosmopolitan London, with the quaint and charming Cotswolds, the scenic Lake District, and ye olde York in between... Read more


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New for 2027! My Way® Ireland in 11 Days

Your Irish vacation weaves together the Emerald Isle's must-see sights starting in historic Dublin and ending in vibrant Belfast, with stops in the beloved harbortown of Dingle, the historic Rock of Cashel, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, bustling Galway, and playful Portrush in between... Read more


My Way® Italy in 11 Days

Your Italy vacation starts by following a route that connects Italy's must-see sights — beginning in the eternal city of Rome and ending in Renaissance Florence, with the Umbrian hill town of Assisi, the Tuscan hill town of Siena, and the pastel beach towns of the Cinque Terre in between... Read more


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My Way® Spain in 11 Days

Your vacation to Spain begins in beautiful Barcelona and ends in sensual Sevilla — with the must-see sights and cultural delights of masterpiece-filled Madrid, the breathtaking hill town of Ronda, and the evocative Moorish city of Granada in between... Read more


My Way® Alpine Europe in 12 Days

This trip delivers endless opportunities for fresh-air thrills — from Austria's Sound of Music country to flower-carpeted meadows in Italy's Dolomites, fairy-tale castles in Germany's Bavaria, cut-glass peaks in Switzerland's Berner Oberland, and spectacular scenery in France's Chamonix... Read more


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My Way® France in 13 Days

Your vacation to France starts by following a route that connects France's must-see sights — from monumental Paris to sunny Nice, with the château-rich Loire Valley, foodie mecca of Lyon, lakeside town of Annecy, the French Alps, the iconic Pont du Gard, and artistic Arles in between... Read more