Words by Sarah Hodgson. Sarah lives in Leeds and loves to write down all her funny, ridiculous stories and hopefully useful travel tips she’s picked up along the way – sharing them in a blog for everyone to see. You can read about Sarah’s adventures and see what’s on her bucket list at www.anorthernexplorer.com, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram
Our new 2021 Group Tour routes and dates are now live! So what better time to talk about the benefits of travelling on a group tour.
With so many different destinations, routes, and transport options on offer, it can be quite daunting trying to plan a backpacking trip across this buzzing and vibrant continent – especially if you’re a solo or first time traveller! So, if you’re thinking of booking a group tour, rest assured – Blogger Sarah Hodgson is here to give you four great benefits of travelling with a group tour.
Lucky for you, there’s a really easy way to make your European backpacking dreams a reality with minimal effort – by letting someone else organise your trip! Not only do group tours provide an easy way to see a whole bunch of exciting places all at once, but they also provide the chance to do it with a load of other like-minded travellers. You’ll also have an experienced tour leader with you to help you get the most out of your travels and make sure that everything runs smoothly. Perfect if you’re a bit nervous about travelling alone, or just fancy meeting some new friends along the way!
Europe has such a huge variety of exciting destinations to visit, and a group tour is a great way to tick off multiple bucket list destinations in one go! Can’t decide which bits of Europe you want to see? Why not check out our guide to our top European destinations – we’ve based it on four types of traveller so you can see which type fits your personality best!
Luckily, there is a huge selection of tours to choose from that cover a wide range of countries in Europe – so you can choose the perfect one for you. Most tour companies will offer different lengths of a trip to suit your timeframe and budget, as well as different styles of trip depending on what you have in mind for your adventure.
If you’re looking for small group trips (with 5-20 people), Euroventure offers plenty to choose from. From the picturesque architecture and cool, hipster bars of the Central Europe tour, to sunny cityscapes on the Italy tour. Why not go the whole hog and see it all on the Whole of Europe tour if you can’t decide which you’d prefer!
A massive benefit of choosing to go on a group tour is that all of the important bits are organised for you, including travel, accommodation, and activities, so you don’t have the hassle and stress of booking it all yourself. Any problems you might come across while you’re away can be resolved by your group leader – meaning more relaxation time for you! Your tour leader will get to know you so they can recommend sights, activities and hidden gems, meaning you might discover things that you would have missed on your own.
Each group tour with Euroventure includes: All transport tickets (some trips even include Eurostar to and from London), accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels for the full backpacking experience, must-do activities in each destination including tours, day trips, sights and attractions and a dedicated tour leader throughout the whole trip!
One of the best things about going on a group tour is that it gives you the best of both worlds as a solo traveller. Both group activities and personal time are accounted for in the itinerary. It’s best to check the itinerary of your selected tour to see what the balance of alone/group time will be. Then pick according to your own preference! On our group tours, you’ll travel the cities and countries together and have time to hang out in each place, but there are free days when you can explore on your own – perfect if you’re like us and want a bit of time to explore independently! And if you’re not sure what to do with your spare time, your tour leader always will be able to point you in the direction of something you’ll love.
If you’re a bit nervous at the thought of travelling across Europe on your own, then group tours are a fantastic way to do it. You’ll have the comfort of knowing you’ll be with other, like-minded travellers along the way. Not to mention having a tour leader on hand to make sure everyone is having the best possible time. Also, sometimes it’s nice just to have some people to share incredible memories with.
Euroventure group tours are catered for travellers aged 18-35 and include between 5-20 people, so you’re pretty much guaranteed to be travelling with a group of people just like you – loads of travellers have made lifelong friends from their Euroventure group tours!
Has Sarah got you wanting to book one of our tours? Check out our full range of tours, coming soon, and find one that best suits you.
If a group tour isn’t your thing, but you’re looking for guidance on how to plan your trip – look no further! Head to our help section where we’ve got articles on everything from the best way to travel Europe, to how to find accommodation and how to sort your transport. Or, just head to all our help articles to find what you need.
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