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If you’re a budget-conscious solo traveler, looking to hang out and connect with fellow travelers, Essential is for you. Bunk up in shared accommodations with access to sweet common areas at hand-picked accommodations. New friends, new adventures, and (so many) new stories await on your next Essential trip.

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Several cabin-type homes on a lush green field with trees blooming flowers situated next to still blue water and a large mountain range in the background
Aerial view of a town on a bright blue lake surrounded by green hills and mountains in the background
Aerial view of a man in a red-and-white striped shirt pushing a gondola down a canal
A white castle with blue roofs perched above a treeline with lakes and green plains in the distant background

Germany, Italy & Switzerland

10 days, 4 cities
4.9/5

Save up to $400

Several cabin-type homes on a lush green field with trees blooming flowers situated next to still blue water and a large mountain range in the background
Germany, Italy & Switzerland
10 days, 4 cities
Save up to $400
White buildings with a bright blue dome on top situated at the edge of a hill overlooking the calm ocean with other islands in the background
White and blue Greek house with blue accents and pink flowers on a sunny day
The Parthenon, an ancient ruin, outdoors on a sunny day in Greece
Pink and purple sunset over buildings in Oia, Greece

The Greek Islands

11 days, 4 cities
5/5

Save up to $400

White buildings with a bright blue dome on top situated at the edge of a hill overlooking the calm ocean with other islands in the background
The Greek Islands
11 days, 4 cities
Save up to $400
A view of a large city with many unique and brightly colored buildings with ancient ruins sitting on a hill in the background
The Eiffel Tower lit up at night with several pink airplane contrails crisscrossing in the sky
A woman smiling while standing inside a red telephone booth in London
A view overlooking Park Guell which is a vibrant outdoor collection of gardens and architecture located in Barcelona. A red brick building with a white cross and white trim details is in the foreground with several trees. The city of Barcelona can be seen in the background with clouds scattering a blue sky.

Ultimate Europe

35 days, 14 cities
4.9/5

Save up to $400

A view of a large city with many unique and brightly colored buildings with ancient ruins sitting on a hill in the background
Ultimate Europe
35 days, 14 cities
Save up to $400
A view of many brightly colored buildings with many windows packed together on a hillside in front of a calm sea with several docked boats

Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Greece

11 days, 5 cities
4.9/5

Save up to $400

A view of many brightly colored buildings with many windows packed together on a hillside in front of a calm sea with several docked boats
Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Greece
11 days, 5 cities
Save up to $400
Two small tri-colored monkeys perching on a tree branch with the monkey in the front holding a branch
A person walking along a suspension bridge with green trees surrounding the bridge
A waterfall falling into blue water surrounded by trees
A large volcano surrounded by a forest on a cloudy day

Costa Rica Adventure

10 days, 4 cities
5/5

Save up to $250

Two small tri-colored monkeys perching on a tree branch with the monkey in the front holding a branch
Costa Rica Adventure
10 days, 4 cities
Save up to $250
An aerial view of a large city situated next to the shore with many islands scattering the sea
Several boats resting next to the shore
An aerial view of a large bustling city during sunset with a waterway running through the middle of the city

Brazil & Argentina: Rio to Buenos Aires

14 days, 4 cities

Save up to $300

Brazil & Argentina: Rio to Buenos Aires
14 days, 4 cities
Save up to $300
A calm harbor with clear blue water and a stone wall with many densely packed white homes in the background on a clear blue day
A view of the city of Florence with large red-domed buildings and a mountain range in the background
Many colorful houses grouped very close together built high on a cliff overlooking a rocky shore and blue water
White buildings with blue domes in Santorini next to colorful homes overlooking a cliff during a sunset

Italy & the Greek Islands

15 days, 5 cities
5/5

Save up to $400

A calm harbor with clear blue water and a stone wall with many densely packed white homes in the background on a clear blue day
Italy & the Greek Islands
15 days, 5 cities
Save up to $400
Large palm fronds framing the view of a wooden pier that sits in a crystal blue ocean with a boat off in the distance
Ancient ruins surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery
A blue and yellow tropical fish swimming next to a colorful coral reef
Brightly colored buildings on the shore of a beautiful beach with clear water and palm trees

Belize: Rainforests, Reefs & Ruins

10 days, 4 cities
4.9/5

Save up to $200

Large palm fronds framing the view of a wooden pier that sits in a crystal blue ocean with a boat off in the distance
Belize: Rainforests, Reefs & Ruins
10 days, 4 cities
Save up to $200
A view overlooking a vibrant and colorful city with an ocean in the far background and clouds in the sky

Barcelona, Paris & London

11 days, 3 cities
4.9/5

Save up to $250

A view overlooking a vibrant and colorful city with an ocean in the far background and clouds in the sky
Barcelona, Paris & London
11 days, 3 cities
Save up to $250

What do we do? What don’t we do?

We plan it all. And then some.

Our Essential trips come with everything included. That’s flights, hotels, activities, and an expert Tour Director who always knows all the hot spots and secret spots.

Round-trip flights & airport transfers included in trip cost

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Greece

Ireland

France

England

Italy

Spain

Germany

Regions to explore

Europe

Latin America

North America

Asia

Africa

Middle East

Australia & New Zealand

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