A well-designed tour will always help shield you from large crowds, waiting in long lines and stress. And there's no time this is more important than in the long days of summer! Our June–August tour members happily benefit from that — and Europe's best weather, too. Here are just a few raves from travelers who are glad they chose a summer tour…
"There were too many 'wow' moments to pick one, so here three favorites: the gondola ride in Venice on our 50th anniversary, rounding a corner in Florence and coming upon the Basilica di Santa Maria della Fiore and Brunelleschi's Duomo, and lunch at the winery/olive oil farm in Umbria."
— Thomas in Aptos, CA — Best of Venice, Florence & Rome tour
"One of my 'wow' moments was a daybreak stroll through the streets of Copenhagen, when the water in Nyhavn was absolutely serene and before the myriads of bicycles filled the bike lanes and the cafés became crowded with people."
— Barbara in Boise, ID — Best of Scandinavia tour
"While every new village seemed more picturesque than the one before, our biggest 'wow' was Chamonix and Mt. Blanc in the French Alps! Having never seen the Alps 'up close and personal,' I was completely blown away by their breathtaking beauty!"
─ Gary in Saco, ME ─ Best of Eastern France tour
"In Rome, we walked past the pantheon and listened to a couple local musicians then turned a corner and there was the Trevi Fountain. As a child I loved the song 'Three Coins in the Fountain,' and here I was. A very magical moment for me."
─ John in Vancouver, WA ─ Best of Europe in 14 Days tour
"The Cotswolds, Lake District, and Wales were a feast for the eye. There were many 'wow' moments but one of my favorites was walking through a gate and having the Wells Cathedral right in front of me."
— Lucinda in Orem, UT — Best of England tour
"Truly loved the day we took the ferry to the Isle of Mull and then by bus over the island and onto another ferry to the Isle of Iona. Words cannot describe the magical feeling of the islands, and the surrounding ocean."
— Laura in Salem, OR — Best of Scotland tour
"My favorite wow moment was Mürren and the surrounding area. The Alps were beyond compare. Riding up and down the gondola lifts, the skyline walk in Birg, and going to the top at Schilthorn presented a unique travel experience."
— Joseph in Sacramento, CA — Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland tour
"The countryside is spectacular. The 40 shades of green are a treat alone, but throw in a beautiful coastline and ancient castles, churches, etc. and it's a almost a visual overload. But one that made my eyes happy."
— Barbara in Shoreline, WA — Best of Ireland tour
"This tour was one 'wow' moment after another but if I had to name one, it was the day we hiked from Mürren to Gimmelwald, the weather was clear, and we were surrounded by the majestic Swiss Alps."
— Donald in Wichita, KS — Best of Switzerland tour
"My wow moment was my 10-year-old granddaughter's comment upon seeing the Eiffel Tower: 'I'm speechless — I just don't have the words to explain how I feel.' Also, every aspect of Switzerland was a wow!"
— Deborah in Fairbanks, AK — Family Europe: London to Florence tour
