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April Tour News

Hi from Rick: 51 Ways to Keep on Travelin’

Every year, I look forward to sending this email, because today is the most exciting day on the Rick Steves' Europe calendar: Our new season of tours is here!

And this year, new really does mean new. Not only have we released our full lineup of 2027 tours — that's tens of thousands of seats on routes all over Europe, from Scotland to Sicily, Portugal to Poland, and Germany to Greece — but also, for the first time since 2019, we're rolling out brand-new itineraries.

In 2027, we're introducing five fresh adventures. Three are fully guided tours: the Best of Athens & Nafplio in 8 Days, the Heart of Portugal in 8 Days, and the Best of Scandinavian Capitals in 10 Days. For those who prefer a little more independence, we've also added two new, 11-day My Way Vacations: England and Ireland. And as always, we've lovingly fine-tuned our existing itineraries… Read more

In this issue


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Book Your 2027 Tour Now & Save $100

Browse through our 51 carefully crafted journeys covering Europe from the plains of Spain to the scalps of the Alps — sign up now, save $100, and get your first choice of departure dates… Browse tours


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New Tour! Best of Athens & Nafplio, Day by Day

With an expert Rick Steves' Europe guide leading the way, on this tour you'll travel back to ancient Athens' Golden Age at the majestic Acropolis and Agora, take the stage at the perfectly preserved… Read more


Houses and boats at night, Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark

New Tour! Best of Scandinavian Capitals, Day by Day

On this tour, you'll city-hop between the capitals of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway experiencing the royal castles, cutting-edge design, seafaring legends, and cozy traditions of Scandinavia… Read more


Lady in red dress and trolley, Lisbon, Portugal

New Tour! Heart of Portugal, Day by Day

Our journey begins in hardworking Porto, where red-tiled roofs tumble down hills and port wine ages just across the postcard-perfect river. From here, your Rick Steves' Europe guide… Read more


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Great Guides Make Great Tours

Rick is adamant about hiring guides he personally knows and trusts, and who share his love for Europe and passion for teaching. It's the biggest reason why each year nearly half of our tour members… Read more


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Video of the Month: Test-Drive a Tour

Not sure if a Rick Steves tour is right for you? Take a free test drive of an actual Rick Steves tour with our Tour Experience video. No actors. No script. Come ride along… Watch


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Festival of Tours

We're halfway through our nine-night virtual festival, but it's not too late to join us to learn about our tours and discover which of our 51 exciting itineraries could become your next trip… Register


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2026 Seats on Sale

If you're hoping to squeeze in a Rick Steves tour this year, we still have seats available, and a few are on sale now! Save up to $500 on select itineraries departing this summer… Browse tours