Best Albatross Tours for Your First European Holiday

18 June, 2018If you are planning your first tour to Europe the choice of countries, tours and experiences can be overwhelming. Albatross Tours suggest specific tours they believe are ideal for travellers taking their first visit to the continent. Consider the 5 tour suggestions below.

Best of British Tour

Britain is a perfect destination for your first trip to Europe. There is a comfortable familiarity in British social customs and aside from a few fabulous accents, we speak the same language. We grew up on British food in Australia and New Zealand so its fun to seek out those dishes we remember so fondly. Visit those sites that have been on your list waiting for this opportunity, like Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath and the scenic Lake District to get a real taste of Britain! Read more about the Best of British Tour.

New Year in an Italian Castle Tour

If you would like to experience Europe in winter and add a little magic to New Year's Eve, the New Year in an Italian Castle Tour offers you a perfect entree to travelling the continent. Bring in the new year as you feast on fine Italian dining, with numerous courses including Venetian fish specialties, paired with regional wines. Italy is a beautiful destination at the best of times and this 7 day tour also takes you through Austria and Switzerland. You will have special memories from this special tour that will have you wanting to return for more.

Bohemian Christmas Markets

Enjoy a variety of special experiences across Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria on the Bohemian Christmas Markets tour. This 11 day tour gives you the opportunity to shop the Christmas Markets of Europe’s greatest cities. Stay in vibrant Berlin, ancient Dresden, medieval Prague and amazing Nürnberg. See the Brandenburg Gate and the ‘Bridge of Spies’, enjoy visits to Potsdam’s Sansoucci Palace, Dresden’s Royal Palace with its extravagant New Green Vault, and Hradcany Castle.

Explore Bamberg and delightful Rothenburg and stand on the ramparts of Königstein Fortress in the magnificent Saxon Switzerland National Park.This Bohemian Christmas Market Tour is a relaxed way to see the sights, with leisurely two and three-night stays in each location. Stay in authentic, character-style hotels that allow you to truly live amongst the local culture, with plenty of time to yourself in between sightseeing to explore.

The Ireland Connection Tour

Ireland might be the place to go. As with the Britain, we have a familiarity with all things Irish from our colonial past, so destinations from the land of limericks and quaint counties will strike a chord. On a round trip from Dublin, stay 3 nights in a grand 19th century hotel set on 12 acres of beautiful gardens just a short drive from Belfast. Take in the stunning views and crashing waves that collide the Cliffs of Moher, explore Killarney National Park, wander the Newgrange megalithic tombs. Follow tradition and kiss the famous Blarney Stone and be moved by the Australian Convict Memorial at Clonoulty. Check out The Ireland Connection Tour to start planning your Irish adventure.

La Grande France Tour

For many people when they think about touring Europe, the romance of France tops their list. If this sounds like you then you might want to consider the 16 day La Grande France Tour. Explore some of the country’s renowned regions. Spend three nights exploring the châteaux of the Loire Valley, cruise down the River Dordogne past medieval castles, explore Avignon and Provence and discover the dramatic Calanques on a coastal cruise along the Côte d'Azur in the French Riviera. This tour wont disappoint for a first tour of France and will have you planning your return for more!

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