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Essential trips

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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The Greek Islands

11 days, 4 cities

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

Germany, Italy & Switzerland

10 days, 4 cities

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

Costa Rica Adventure

10 days, 4 cities

Two small tri-colored monkeys perching on a tree branch with the monkey in the front holding a branch

European Road Trip

17 days, 7 cities

A view of the Eiffel Tower with streets, fountains, cars, people, and a lush forest beneath the tower during dusk

Ultimate Europe

35 days, 14 cities

A view of a large city with many unique and brightly colored buildings with ancient ruins sitting on a hill in the background

Grand Tour of Ireland

9 days, 4 cities

A very sharp and rocky cliff terrain sparsely covered in grass located right next to the ocean with several rocky formations sticking out of the water

Budapest, Vienna & Prague

10 days, 3 cities

A view of a stone bridge during sunset with a clock tower and bright vibrant buildings in the background

New Year’s in Munich: Germany, Italy & Switzerland

10 days, 4 cities

A large grand building with several detailed columns in the front during nighttime with multi-colored fireworks scattered across the sky

Rome: City Experience

7 days, 1 city

New Year’s in Costa Rica: Costa Rica Adventure

10 days, 4 cities

Two crooked palm trees in front of a calm shoreline with white sand and clear blue water with a green island far into the distance

Amsterdam, Paris & London

10 days, 3 cities

Multiple bicycles chained to a bridge that overlooks a canal in the middle of a city with trees, cars, and buildings lining the sides of the canal

Oktoberfest: Berlin to Munich

10 days, 3 cities

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Ready, set, Essential.

Essential trips are an experience unlike any other. We’re here to help you prepare, plan, and pack so you’re ready to embrace the unknown.

Prepare for Essential

We plan it all. And then some.

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

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Multilingual Tour Director & local guides

Sightseeing activities and excursions

Entrances to top attractions

Metro passes in major cities

Hand-picked accommodations

New travel BFFs

Welcome & Farewell Dinners

Private deluxe motorcoach

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