Holidays are about so much more than seeing the sights – they’re about the places you stay, the people you meet and the experiences you have along the way – and no style of travel can guarantee so many memorable moments as being on a guided tour.
In fact, travelling with a tour leader is like having a friend who can take you straight to the heart of a destination, so all you have to do is focus on having a good time.
Fancy skipping the queue to get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access at the Vatican? No problem. Want to eat out in an authentic, family-run restaurant in Rio de Janeiro? Your guide knows the best places to go. Always dreamed of taking a private tour around Sydney’s top sights? Off we go.
On a tour, the journey is every bit as important as the stops you make along the way. Having a driver means you can sit back and enjoy the scenery, while your tour leader brings the place to life by telling you the stories you simply won’t find in the guidebooks. On top of that, they’ll take care of all the practicalities, from checking in at the hotel to arranging for your bags to be taken straight to your room, so you can enjoy a hassle-free holiday.
With so many benefits, you might think a tour would work out more expensive than going it alone – after all, having a guide, a driver, exclusive access to attractions and the inside track on the best hotels must come at a price? Yet the buying power of a group means it is actually works out cheaper than trying to set up the same holiday by yourself, so you can rest easy knowing you’re getting the very best experience at the very best price.
