European Tour Packages: What’s Included and What They Really Cost

European Tour Packages: What's Really in the Price?

Let's be honest. Most people looking at European tour packages have the same browser tabs open: one with a package price, one with a hotel booking site, and one with a calculator. You're trying to work out whether the package is good value or whether you'd save a few hundred euros doing it yourself.

Fair enough. This guide gives you the numbers to settle it. You'll see what Red Tours' European tour packages include, the starting prices listed on our site right now, what they work out at per day, and the costs that catch people out on any package, ours included.

A quick word on who's behind this page. Red Tours runs escorted and guided tours across Europe and worldwide, from 3-day short breaks to multi-week grand tours. We handpick our hotels, our tours are led by highly trained, experienced Tour Managers, and we list starting prices openly on redtours.co.uk, so what you read here matches what you'll see when you book.

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What a Red Tours package includes

A package is one price for the bits you'd otherwise book one at a time. On our tours, that means:

• A Tour Manager for the whole trip. Each tour is led by a highly trained, experienced Tour Manager.
• Handpicked hotels with a minimum of 3 to 4 star ratings.
• Premium coaches with air conditioning, TV, DVD and WC facilities on board.
• Authentic Indian meals freshly prepared by talented Indian chefs, with the freedom to try local food as well.
• The Red Tours Bonus, our complimentary extras on many tours. Ask which ones apply to your departure.

Inclusions are set tour by tour, so open the itinerary page and check meals, entrance fees and flights line by line before you pay a deposit.

Package prices on our site right now

Prices are listed in euros on redtours.co.uk, were checked on [date] and can change. "About per day" is our own arithmetic from the listed price and length.

The "for two people" column is there because that's the number most couples actually budget with. It's simply the per-person price doubled, before any single-room or seasonal differences.

Want a package priced for your exact dates? Tell us when you'd like to go, how many of you are travelling and your rough budget, and we'll come back with a real quote, not a brochure estimate. Call +44 (0)20 3031 6996 or get in touch online.

Package or DIY: where the money actually goes

When you plan a trip yourself, the costs arrive in pieces. That's why DIY often looks cheaper at the start and then creeps up.

DIY wins on flexibility. A package wins on certainty and on the hours you don't spend planning. If you've got three weeks off but not three free evenings to compare hotels, that second part matters more than people expect.

Five costs to check on any European tour package

1. Flights. Some packages include them and some don't. Check the tour page.
2. Single rooms. Travelling alone? Ask for single-room pricing early, as it varies by tour.
3. Entrance fees. Which sights are paid for and which are optional?
4. Meals. How many are included, and which ones are free evenings?
5. Cancellation terms. Ask what the deposit covers before you pay it.

Which package suits you?

Trying a package for the first time? Northern Germany at €258 is the lowest-risk way to see whether you like the format. Want a long weekend with good weather odds? Look at Beautiful Campania or Northern Portugal. Want several countries in one go? A European Odyssey covers Austria, Italy and Switzerland in 12 days. Have three weeks? Contrasts of Europe is the full grand tour.

For a ranking by traveller type, see our guide to the best European tours. If you'd rather understand the escorted format first, start with our escorted European tours guide.

Ready to book?

Browse our Europe tour packages or talk to a real person. To get a proper quote on the first call, have these ready:

• Your travel dates, and how flexible they are
• Number of travellers and the room type you want
• Your departure city
• Any dietary or mobility needs
• The package you're eyeing, or just your budget and number of days

Frequently asked questions

What is included in a Red Tours European tour package?

Each tour is led by a highly trained, experienced Tour Manager, with handpicked hotels of a minimum 3 to 4 star rating, premium coaches and authentic meals prepared by Indian chefs. Exact inclusions vary by tour, so check the itinerary page.

How much do European tour packages cost?

Our listed packages start at €258 per person for 3 days in Northern Germany and go up to €3,564 per person for the 23-day Contrasts of Europe tour.

Are flights included in the package?

Inclusions are set per tour, so check the itinerary page for your tour or ask our team before booking.

Is a package cheaper than planning it myself?

It depends on your route and dates. A package gives you one known price up front, while DIY costs arrive separately and often add up to more than expected.

Can Red Tours tailor a package for me?

Yes. Our in-house team can design a holiday around your needs, planned to the finest detail.

How do I book?

Call +44 (0)20 3031 6996 or email enquiries@redtours.co.uk.

The short version

European tour packages make sense when you want one price, no planning and a Tour Manager on hand. Compare packages by the per-day figure, check flights and single rooms, and ask about cancellation before paying. When you're ready, browse our Europe packages or call us on +44 (0)20 3031 6996.