2021 - 2022
Europe & Beyond Tours
No matter where you go, you’ll be in good hands with our exceptional care team. New for 2021, you’ll not only have a Travel Director with you, but also a specially trained Well-Being Director, who takes a proactive approach to your welfare.
You also have the opportunity to travel even more comfortably with on our Small Group departures, with a maximum of 24 guests. In addition, those wanting to travel exclusively with friends and family can book a Small Private Group for 12+ guests.
Now more than ever, a guided holiday is the ideal choice. As travel specialists, we are perfectly suited for these unusual times as we take care of absolutely everything, so you can simply enjoy your holiday.
We’re part of a family-owned and family-run company that’s been in business for over 100 years. When you’re ready to travel, we’ll be here to guide you. We truly believe that travel is better together.
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Find your perfect trip with Insight Vacations' Europe and Beyond 2021-2022 premium escorted journeys.
New for 2021
New Insight Trip Options
Small Groups
New for 2021, Insight Vacations offers Small Group departures, capped at just 24 travellers. Smaller groups mean less queuing whilst embarking and disembarking so it's easier to maintain a comfortable physical distance. Guests always travel on our customized 40 seater coaches that have twice the legroom of a standard coach.
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Small Private Groups
Looking to travel exclusively with just your friends and family? Insight Vacations offers a selection of trips that are bookable for private groups of 12+ guests. Your perfect-sized group will travel on a roomy private coach with your own Travel Director, all with our elevated hygiene standards and protocol.
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Destinations
Best of Ireland & Scotland
Despite the many regional variations between Ireland and Scotland, they share a natural affinity, tracing back to their Gaelic roots, together with stunning landscapes, and warm-hearted communities.
Highlights
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Ardgowan Estate: Join Sir Ludovic for a tour of his family home, Ardgowan Estate, and savour a traditional Scottish tea made from local ingredients. Your visit helps support the estate, helping keep Scottish history alive.
Insight Experiences
Londonderry: There's no better way to experience sightseeing than with one of Northern Ireland's best storytellers, Ronan, as he takes you on a tour inside the city walls. Visit Trinity College and Book of Kells in Dublin • Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare.
Insight Choice
Killarney: Choose between a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys or alternatively, join a gentle hike with a Local Expert along the lake shore and past the grounds of Ross Castle.
Authentic Dining
Welcome Dinner in Dublin • Celebration Dinner in Edinburgh. Taste whisky at the Glen Ord Distillery.
European Discovery
Discover the incredible diversity of Europe's finest destinations on this beautifully-curated journey of discovery. From the romantic spires of Prague to Cinque Terre's teetering ocean-side towns and the soaring peaks of Switzerland, this is a well-paced journey offering the ideal mix of sightseeing and time to relax. Â
Highlights
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Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing on the island of Murano. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices and support the master glassblowers to preserve their art.
Insight Experiences
Vatican City: Gain VIP access into the Vatican Museums and admire the famous Bramante Staircase, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
Insight Choice
Paris: Choose between shopping in quaint boutiques like a true Parisian with your Local Expert or, join an avid foodie, to explore small shops and sample local treats and delicacies. Choose between two experiences in Prague and on Mt. Stanserhorn.
Authentic Dining
Welcome Dinner in Amsterdam • Farm-to-Table dining in Salzburg • Sea-to-Table lunch in Cinque Terre • Choice of Dine-Around options in Lucerne • Celebration Dinner in Paris.
Normandy, Brittany & The Loire Valley
Investigate Normandy's role in the 1066 and 1944 invasions that changed the course of history. Explore the beautiful city of St-Malo, the châteaux of the Loire and gleaming Paris.
Highlights
Insight Choice
Normandy: Choose between shopping in quaint boutiques like a true Parisian with your Local Expert or, join an avid foodie, to explore small shops and sample local treats and delicacies. Choose between two experiences in Prague and on Mt. Stanserhorn.
Authentic Dining
Welcome Dinner at Rural in Paris • Taste wine in the Loire Valley.
Top Rated Highlights
Visit Mont-Saint-Michel with Local Expert • Château d'Azay Le Rideau with Local Expert • Chartres Cathedral. City tours of St. Malo and Normandy Landing Beaches, both with Local Experts.
Scenic Drives: Enjoy the scenery of the French countryside, as you travel along the River Seine and through Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley.
Best of Spain & Portugal
Follow the fortunes of the Spanish, Portuguese and Moorish Kingdoms as evidenced in their grand castles, stupendous religious buildings and incredible works of art.
Highlights
Make Travel Matter
Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as the students perform an emotional show.
Insight Experiences
Granada: Join a Local Expert for a much anticipated and insightful tour of the remarkable Generalife Gardens and the Winter Palace at Alhambra.
Insight Choice
Seville: Choose between a visit to the cathedral and a walk through the old Jewish quarter with a Local Expert or alternatively, join a panoramic tour of the city and stop in the Santa Cruz area for a refreshing beverage.
Authentic Dining
Torremolinos: Hear the stories of local life as you are invited into the home of a local family to join them for a freshly prepared, traditional lunch, with wine.
Best of Italy
"The trick to really connecting with Italians is to accept their love of the 3 'F's - Food, Friends and Family." - Andrew Ainscough, Travel Director
Highlights
Make Travel Matter
Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing on the island of Murano. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices and support the master glassblowers to preserve their art.
Insight Experiences
Vatican City: Gain VIP access into the Vatican Museums and admire the famous Bramante Staircase. Witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and view the splendid dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
Insight Choice
Florence: Choose between a visit to the Accademia Museum with an art historian to see Michelangelo's David or alternatively, wander through the market stalls on a guided shopping tour.
Authentic Dining
Welcome Dinner in Rome • Lunch in Ravenna • Celebration Dinner in Rome.
Country Roads of Switzerland
An intimate journey of discovery amid stunning Alpine panoramas. This itinerary includes riding on the famous Glacier Express and staying in some of Switzerland's most enchanting hotels.
Highlights
Insight Experiences
Bellinzona: Explore the stunning town of Bellinzona with your Local Expert, Julie, who will passionately share with you her insights into the three marvellous castles.
Insight Choice
Stanserhorn: Choose between a walk along beautiful scenic pathways for a chance to see native animals or alternatively, join a Swiss ranger to learn about local fauna and flora.
Authentic Dining
Farm-To-Table light dinner at Domaine Wannaz overlooking Lake Geneva • DineAround options in Zermatt • Celebration Dinner in Zürich.
Top Rated Highlights
Travel on the Glacier Express • Cruise on Lake Geneva • Ride the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway to Zermatt. Visit Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva • Jobin Swiss Woodcarving Centre in Brienz.
Grand Scandinavia
Sail the Baltic Sea, crossing rolling tundra and glassy fjords in your search for the midnight sun, all the while enjoying the local culture, history and striking scenery. Â
Highlights
Make Travel Matter
Karasjok: Visit the museum devoted to Sami history, preserving the culture of one of the world's oldest tribes, and admire over 5,000 objects in the cultural heritage collection.
Insight Experiences
Alta: Meet Trine and her huskies. Hear tales about their marathon Artic dog sled races during a hearty dinner and play with the cuddly pups afterwards.
Insight Choice
Rovaniemi: Choose between spending time at Santa Claus village and embracing the spirit of Christmas, or alternatively, join your Local Expert for a nature walk in the forest.
Authentic Dining
Welcome Dinner in Copenhagen • Traditional Dinner with Wine in Alta • Celebration Dinner in Oslo. Taste local treats at Helsinki's food market • Sparkling wine and caviar in North Cape.
Wonders of Egypt
Incredibly, after gazing upon the illustrious pyramids, this trip only gets better. Further up the Nile, your cruise ship is poised to take you to royal tombs and breathtaking temples.
Highlights
Insight Choice
Luxor: Enjoy listening to stories of village life from local residents, when you visit a family home for a tasting of authentic Egyptian sun bread.
Authentic Dining
Aswan: Follow the footsteps of Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie as you enjoy high tea in true colonial English-style at Aswan's famous Old Cataract Hotel, as the sun begins to set. Egyptian dinner and galabeya party on the Nile cruise.
Top Rated Highlights
Cruise the Nile for 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan • Travel with return flights from Cairo • Ride a Nile felucca. Visit the Karnak Temple Complex • Luxor Museum • Valley of the Kings and Temple Hatshepsut on the West Bank • Luxor Temple • Temple of Kom Ombo • High Dam and Granite Quarries of Aswan • Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae • Egyptian Museum • Pyramids of Giza.
Alpine Christmas Markets
The lead up to Christmas in traditional German towns and the snow-frosted Alps, is the stuff of storybooks – twinkling markets full of Yuletide delights and towering Christmas trees. Enter the realm of gingerbread, Glühwein and carol singers.
Highlights
Insight Choice
Innsbruck: Choose between a horse & carriage ride or alternatively, visit the magical world of Swarovski Crystal.
Authentic Dining
Salzburg: At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and taste the delicious gingerbread with a fragrant cup of Glühwein.
Welcome Dinner in Munich • Dinner with Tyrolean entertainment in Innsbruck • Swiss Celebration Dinner in Zurich.
Top Rated Highlights
Embrace the magic of Christmas time in Europe. Departures explore Christmas markets in Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Strasbourg, Freiburg and Zurich. City tour of Salzburg with a Local Expert.
Peace of Mind Promise
We're a proud member of the The Travel Corporation, leaders in travel for 100 years. Your future travel plans are safe with us.Free 3-Day Booking Hold
Don't miss out on your preferred departure date with our free, no obligation 3-day booking hold.Flexibility Promise
You're free to change your travel plans up to 30 days prior to your tours departure.
#MakeTravelMatter
Insight is a founding member of TreadRight, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to #MakeTravelMatter. As an Insight guest, you’ll meet TreadRight grant recipients and other sustainable tourism leaders who ensure travel is a force for good.
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More inclusions, more variety, more personalization
Experience all the sights and the insights during your unforgettable holiday, with a variety of opportunities to tailor-make your trip so that it’s perfect for you. Your Travel Director offers a choice of included and optional experiences, along with local recommendations.
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Smaller groups, more personal space
As an Insight guest, you always have plenty of personal space during your journey, whether you choose our classic or new small group sizes. Have peace of mind with more personal attention from your Travel Director and Well-Being Director.
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Consistently better hotels
Stay in style at excellent hotels hand-picked for your comfort. Your relaxation is key, so we’ve chosen topnotch properties in desirable locations with superb service and surroundings, to make you feel at home. Every hotel you stay at on an Insight trip meets our exceptional standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
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100 years of family values
Insight Vacations is part of The Travel Corporation, with a legacy of more than 100 years in travel, making us dependable, highly solvent and dedicated to making your holiday unforgettable.
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More Reasons to Go Guided
Discover why a guided holiday is the perfect choice for your next trip. We are here as your knowledgeable and well-prepared travel specialists who have taken care of everything, so you can simply focus on having fun.
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Peace of Mind Promise
We're a proud member of the The Travel Corporation, leaders in travel for 100 years. Your future travel plans are safe with us. Well-Being
We have put new measures in place to protect your well-being and elevate our hygiene standards and protocols.Flexibility Promise
You're free to change your travel plans up to 30 days prior to your trip's departure.
#INSIGHTMOMENTS
These #InsightMoments were enjoyed on our trips in Europe and beyond.
