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January Tour News

Hi from Rick: Which Best of Europe?

Anytime someone asks, "Which tour of yours is best?" I say that the answer is right there in the name: "The Best of Europe!" Where else can you go from la dolce vita to ooh la la…from David to the Mona Lisa…from romantic Venetian gondola boats to sleek Swiss gondola lifts…and from gelato to fondue to fine Burgundian wine?

But the answer is not quite that easy…because we offer three different Best of Europe tours.

The granddaddy of them all is the Best of Europe in 21 Days tour. This is our longest-running itinerary, which I've lovingly refined and updated since I first drove it in a minibus back in 1978, when our company was born. It's a six-country, three-week romp from Amsterdam to Paris (the long way around), bringing you a dream-come-true mix of must-see cities, countryside charms, and inviting cultures… Read more

In this issue


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Slideshow: Best of Europe in 21 Days, Day by Day

Our classic, three-week Best of Europe tour packs more travel thrills into a single vacation than you can imagine. Starting in the Netherlands with your Rick Steves guide, you'll experience the best… Read more


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Meet Best of Europe Guide Jody van Engelsdorp Gastelaars

Growing up in Haarlem, Jody and her twin sister — also a Rick Steves guide — were dragged outside every weekend to ride bikes, ice skate, or visit museums with their parents… Read more


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Raves About Our Best of Europe Tours

What's it like to connect the "wows" of Europe's greatest sights in a single two- or three-week trip? Pretty amazing, to say the least! But don't take our word for it, read what our tour members… Read more


Arc de Triomphe and lightning at night, Paris

Video of the Month: A Magical Blitz Through Paris

Join Rick and his sidekick Steve Smith for a lively, after-dark drive through the sparkling streets of Paris. The French raise floodlighting to an art form, and monuments like the majestic… Watch video


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Is a Rick Steves Tour Right for You?

If you've ever thought about joining a Rick Steves' Europe tour and want to learn more about what to expect, we're hosting a tour information session on Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 24… Register


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Upcoming Monday Night Travel Shows

The new season of Monday Night Travel kicks off on Jan. 26 with a tour of Crete, followed by Istanbul Feb. 2, England's Cornwall Feb. 9, and Milan, the Dolomites, and Verona Feb. 16… Register