The 10 Advantages of Guided Tours | Grand European Travel

A guided tour can be a great way to enhance your travel experience and are a convenient way to explore a new place without worrying about any details. Our Travel Directors and local experts share what guidebooks can’t – a true insider’s perspective of each place you visit. You'll learn the stories behind the must-see sights, spend your nights in unique and vetted places, and get a truly authentic taste of a location with unique moments that bring your dream destinations to life, making for a truly unforgettable vacation.

Why Touring is the Easiest & Most Hassle-Free Way to Travel

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1. You Get All the Fun of a Vacation With None of the Worry

With travel logistics more complicated than ever, everything is taken care of when you go guided, so you never have to manage the details alone. Your GET Travel Specialist, on-trip Travel Director, and Driver handle all your logistics. And our 365-day Global Guest Services Team backs up your dedicated on-the-road team.

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2. You're Our #1 Priority

Safety stays top of mind for most travelers, no matter where we go. That's why, when you go guided, we've already vetted all hotels, venues, and suppliers to meet our stringent hygiene and safety standards, so you don’t have to. Our hygiene protocols are evaluated regularly and adapted to meet the highest benchmarks, and our Travel Directors and Drivers constantly monitor and follow established well-being protocols.

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3. You Save Time AND Money

Some people like planning trips, and that’s why they work for us. From value to all-inclusive luxury, we're your first stop for access to the best itineraries, lowest prices, and your choice of top experiences all in one place. Along with organizing your trip, GET Travel Specialists have access to exclusive discounts and sale prices across award-winning travel brands owned and operated by The Travel Corporation (TTC). That means you get incredible vacations and extra cash in your wallet.

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4. You'll Make Friends for Life With Like-Minded Explorers

Traveling with a group adds a unique element to your vacation. You’re all there for the same reason: to have fun, relax, experience another culture, and create unforgettable memories. It’s such an enjoyable way to explore the world that it’s no wonder so many guests stay in touch.

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5. When in Rome, Go Where the Romans Go

Say you’re traveling independently and looking for an authentic view of your destination. Who would you ask? Someone who lives there, of course. When you go guided, we’ll introduce you to our worldwide network of Local Specialists so you can experience the world’s greatest cities through their eyes. It’s like visiting a friend excited to show off their favorite places in their hometown.

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6. More Than a Meal - Enjoy Regional Flavors in Authentic Ways

You can try to find the best places to eat on your own, or you can book a trip with us, and we’ll introduce you to local culinary scenes in ways you can only imagine — family-hosted meals, farm-to-table gems, famous locales, cooking lessons, celebrated chefs, and so much more. No matter your destination, you’ll get an authentic taste of the regional cuisine, enjoyed with locals excited to share it with you.

Be My Guest Experiences

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7. Don't Just See It - Live It. Explore as a Traveler and Go Way Beyond the Guidebooks

Tourists see things. Travelers experience them. With us, you always explore as a traveler and go beyond the guidebooks. You don't just see the top sights - you hear stories, share meals, explore with locals, and more. Learn to shuck oysters on a seafood farm on the Croatian coast. See the Sistine Chapel when it’s closed to the public and enjoy a private dinner amidst the treasures of the Vatican Museum. Have a wee dram of whisky with a master distiller in Scotland. We make that, and plenty more, happen.

8. Sit Back and Relax - We've Got You

Imagine this...staying in great hotels, enjoying unbelievable culinary experiences, seeing iconic sites with a local by your side, going beyond anything you could have planned, and never worrying about a language barrier or directions, PLUS comfortable transportation from one place to the next — all arranged for you, not by you. Unwind, explore, and enjoy the scenery - that's traveling at its finest.

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9. Skip the Lines and Avoid the Crowds

We’ve exclusive access to all the big attractions and are not afraid to use it. You’ll visit famous museums without crowds, take the fast lane past long lines, and never have to worry about making a reservation ahead of time. All while your travel team works to ensure you get the best access to all the must-see sites you’ve dreamed of seeing. VIP treatment? Yes, please.

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10. We Know Because We Go

Your Travel Director is an expert in their field with their finger on the pulse of your destination. You never have to worry if an attraction is closed, about directions, who or how much to tip, or about checking into a foreign hotel. That means no unpleasant surprises, language barriers, or stress. Simply worry-free travel.