About Insight Vacations

In 1978, its first year, the company had a handful of staff in London and carried just 5700 passengers. Today, Insight has a team of professionals throughout the world, plays host to over 100,000 guests per year and has offices in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore and the UK.

Insight has achieved many important Tour Operator 'Firsts' over the years including, in 1983, being the first scheduled tour operator to win 'the Queen's Award for Export Achievement' from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

'The Art of Touring in Style' lies at the very heart of Insight philosophy. Our carefully chosen unique features and impeccable service standards enable us to deliver exceptional quality, unequalled value, unforgettable memories and personal freedom at levels currently unrivalled elsewhere in the industry.

You will travel with companions from all over the English speaking world - England, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Singapore and more. Relax and capture the spirit of Europe and North America while we take care of every detail. From Great Britain to the European continent, from Turkey to the wonders of Israel and Egypt and the breathtaking National Parks and exciting cities of America & Canada, we invite you to experience the Insight difference and travel in style and comfort.

Discover the Insight Difference

In 'The Golden Age of Touring', select groups of travellers expected and received personalised service, balanced itineraries and good quality, well located hotels. Insight remains committed to the ideals of the Golden Age and has redefined escorted touring to deliver comfort, enjoyment and value, which is why more people select Insight each year for their European holiday.

More Legroom - More Comfort
Our luxurious smoke free touring coaches have been reconfigured by removing spare seats to allow up to twice as much legroom as on a standard coach. Onboard facilities include a washroom, adjustable, reclining seats, air-conditioning and a state of the art sound system for soothing music and fascinating commentary by your Tour Director.

Smaller Groups
An exclusive feature of an Insight Premium tour is that our groups average just 32 guests, and are limited to a maximum of 40, making them smaller, more intimate and friendlier than on other tours.

Personal Service
Insight tour directors make Europe come alive day in, day out, transforming each moment of your Insight vacation into lifetime memories. Historians, would-be poets and actors, interpreters and walking guidebooks, our tour directors and local guides await the pleasure of your company.

Selected Hotels in Desirable Locations
Your Insight accommodations comprise both modern and traditional styles, mostly of First Class, Superior First Class or Deluxe standard. Room amenities are second to none, featuring private en-suite bathroom and shower, mini bar, phone and usually satellite TV.

In Europe's key cities, all Insight red-star rated hotels are centrally located, convenient to major shopping areas and entertainment venues and within easy reach of historic sites. In the countryside and in areas of outstanding natural beauty, you can look forward to enjoying spectacular panoramas in our green star rated scenic hotels. On occasions, you could enjoy a memorable stay in a hotel carefully selected for its historic or architectural character or special quality; like a real Irish Castle, just one of our superb purple star rated Heritage hotels.

Delicious Dining
As an Insight traveller, you will have the opportunity to savour Europe in all its tantalising flavours and regional dishes. Your Insight day begins with hearty breakfasts always included. At Insight evening meals are always an occasion. Our included three-course table d'hote dinners feature soups and salads, pasta, paella, fish, chicken or meats, plus desert and tea and coffee.

Our Highlight Dinners are a hallmark of the Insight experience and our guests tell us they inspire some of their fondest memories. You might experience a rollicking Scottish Highlands Ceilidh, a four course dinner and Flamenco Spectacular in Seville, or a delicious medley of fresh seafood in Croatia.

Insight's Dine-Around evenings let you choose from several carefully selected restaurants offering delightfully diverse cuisine and ambience. Whether you reserve a table for two or take the opportunity to get better acquainted with new friends, its sure to be a memorable evening.

Leisurely Paced Itineraries
With more 2 and 3 night stays than any other operator, Insight gives you the time to spread out, relax and not have to pack and unpack each day. You have time to enjoy your fine hotel and all the exciting shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural options that await just outside its doors.

More Included Sightseeing
Our exclusive 'Premium Highlights' and 'Personal Insights' are unique inclusive elements that set Insight above and apart from other European touring and cruising experiences. Because these experiences are priceless, we don't put a price on them. They're considered an essential part of Insight's Europe, things that you shouldn't have to budget for outside the package price.