Guided tours, also known as Escorted tours are led by a Tour Director (TD) who leads a group of 20+ travelers to all the destination attractions. Sometimes itineraries have multiple destinations that this TD will guide you through. Flexible itineraries allow for personal down time to explore on your own. 

Hosted tours do not have a Tour Director (TD) but will have a designated person at each destination to provide guidance on how to explore on your own. They typically are a hotel employee or local who can assist with directions or optional reservations. Local transportation may be part of the itinerary, for example a Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket.

Independent tours do not have a TD or designated person to assist you in your exploration of a destination. Navigating public transportation will be at the travelers discretion. This type of touring is suitable for those with high travel confidence or high familiarity with the destination. This type of touring is also great for off the beaten path experiences, or shoulder season travel as entry lines for local attractions will be shorter.

Touring a new destination by cruise ship is a fabulous way to get a taste of a new destination and experience local attractions and cuisine. River cruises in Europe visit many popular cities and afford the traveler many new experiences with shore excursions that are customizable. Cruising  perks include: unpacking once, no traffic hassle, all inclusive amenities, and explore at your own pace!

Luxury aficionados will enjoy the 5 star experience of having a private driver to match their 5 star accommodations for a completely luxurious travel experience. Touring with up to 9 of your family or closest friends? A private driver is the perfect solution for multi-generational vacations! For 10 or more guests a personal small group coach is available through CIE. A private driver makes travel easy and fun!

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