Raves About Off-Season Travel
The quieter, cooler winter months are a wonderful time to go touring in Europe. But don't just take our word for it. Read these post-tour raves from a few of the folks who have traveled with us in the off-season…
"Sicily gave me a lot of 'wow' moments, but I think my favorite was when we climbed the craters of Mount Etna, visited the winery for lunch and a tasting, and then ended our day just as the sun was setting in Taormina with amazing views from our hotel balcony. It was a perfect day!"
— Elizabeth, Best of Sicily tour in March
"The tour experience was one of the best Rick Steves tours I have been on. The group was friendly and fun. We had great weather, and our guide did an excellent job."
— Mark, Best of Barcelona & Madrid tour in March
"No way can we pick one 'wow' moment. Way too many!!!! Boat rides in Venice and Burano, cooking class, wine tasting at a lovely winery, seeing the statue of David in an empty museum before it closed, all to ourselves. Walking amongst ancient ruins of Rome."
— Dlacey, Best of Venice, Florence & Rome tour in February
"The Best of Greece was fabulous. We were introduced to a culturally rich country, full of gorgeous scenery (oh, the sunsets!) and kind, fascinating people, to say nothing of the incredible deep history and fabulous food."
— Melanie, Athens & the Heart of Greece tour in March
"We had a great time visiting Paris in February. What a great place to visit around Valentine's Day! The beautiful dinner cruise on the Seine and watching the lights of the Eiffel Tower as they twinkle capped off a special week for us."
— Kristine, Best of Paris tour in February
"The tour was fabulous. Spending Christmas in Rome with all the holiday lights, trees, and decorations was magical."
— Nikki, Best of Rome tour in December
"The tour exceeded expectations in all categories (including perfect weather!). Food was great, guide was spectacular, and the sights we visited were a dream come true."
— Camille, Best of London tour in March
"We finally realized our dream of experiencing the Christmas markets in Germany and Austria. It was every bit as enchanting and beautiful as we'd expected! While the 'weather outside was rather frightful,' the hotels, cafés, and restaurants were warm and cozy."
— Melanie, Munich, Salzburg & Vienna tour in December