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304 Europe Budget Homestays & Cultural Immersion Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 60 tour companies. 64 reviews.

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Four Scandinavian Capitals
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Discover the sights of Helsinki, including Senate Square, Parliament House, and Sibelius Park
  • Sail from Denmark's waterside capital, Copenhagen to Oslo, home of Viking kings
  • Visit the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park, the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist at Oslo
  • Discover the most beautiful and royal Amalienborg Palace at Copenhagen

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Let's Go South - 7 Days/6 Nights
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • 7 days to explore the best of the Southern Italy
  • Explore the Eternal city and the ancient ruins of Rome
  • Develop your taste buds in Sorrento with new flavours
  • Chill out on the beaches of Capri Island and reach one of the most famous and fascinated Italian cave, the Blue Grotto.
  • Take many life memory photos of the Amalfi coast
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I took the day tour from Rome to Naples and Pompeii. This tour allows you to tour Pompeii on your own or an option for a guided tour. The tour guild handles all transportation from the train station from Rome to Naples to Pompeii and back to Rome. The tour guide also takes the small group on a very informative and fun walking tour through the heart of Naples and exposes you to the local cuisine and shops. We had a wonderful time and it was something we would not have done by ourselves. I highly recommend this tour. There is a lot of walking and not easy walking. Come prepared."

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Italy
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the greenest region in Italy
  • Stay on an authentic Farmstay run by locals
  • Explore Medieval towns: Perugia, Gubbio, Assisi
  • Discover the magic of Rome -- "The Eternal City"
  • Eat delicious and healthy Italian food made directly at our farm
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 18 - 30's, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"I had an amazing time on the Costa Rica starter trip. This was my first time traveling solo and U30X was a great way for me to safely see another part of the world and meet new people. Our trip leaders were Adrian and Delphine; they were very knowledgeable and fun. It felt more like we were just hanging out with our friends who happened to know a lot about the country rather than following around tour guides."

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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $200 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Simple Italy 8days / 7nights
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Sail on a gondola through the Venetian canals
  • Discover the Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Visit the St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel
  • See Renaissance monuments in Florence
  • Wine & olive oil tasting
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I took the day tour from Rome to Naples and Pompeii. This tour allows you to tour Pompeii on your own or an option for a guided tour. The tour guild handles all transportation from the train station from Rome to Naples to Pompeii and back to Rome. The tour guide also takes the small group on a very informative and fun walking tour through the heart of Naples and exposes you to the local cuisine and shops. We had a wonderful time and it was something we would not have done by ourselves. I highly recommend this tour. There is a lot of walking and not easy walking. Come prepared."

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Milos, Sifnos, Serifos Hiking tour
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the “unknown” West Cyclades & traditional Cycladic island lifestyle
  • Visit Picturesque white washed villages and harbors
  • See inexhaustible variety of beautiful hiking trails
  • Enjoy Stunning beaches to swim and snorkel
  • See Archeological sites; catacombs, ancient theatre and cities
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"(Translated by Google) Helpful and polite. I have no complaints . We had a great time in Bansko. Kids are always willing to help with anything. I highly recommend Oxygen Tours !!! (Original) Εξυπηρετικοί και ευγενικοί . Δεν έχω κανένα παράπονο . Περάσαμε τέλεια στο Μπανσκο. Τα παιδιά είναι πάντα πρόθυμα να βοηθήσουν σε οτιδήποτε προκύψει.Συνιστώ ανεπιφύλακτα Oxygen Tours !!!"

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Explore Eastern Europe
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Take part in a traditional Polish Pierogi making class
  • Sample Czech beer culture on a tour of Prague’s local pubs
  • Travel by traditional, wooden rafts through the Dunajec Gorge

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I would steer clear of Backroads until Covid is over. We were on the Costa Rica tour when a fellow traveler tested positive. The guides refused to require that all travelers and staff wear masks or be tested. They kept repeating that they were following CDC guidelines, but this was not the case. CDC guidelines state that after an exposure, one should wear a tight fitting mask for 10 days when interacting with anyone and should be tested starting 5 days after exposure. Our group of six was appalled by their policy and left the tour returning to the US. Also be aware that their biking equipment was very substandard. We were riding in the rain with bikes that were difficult to stop on steep slopes, as they were not equipped with disc brakes. They also were not equipped with mirrors or lights. The front derailleurs were also very poorly adjusted as most of the riders threw their chains during the ride. Meals and the hotel were very good. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html Two calls to Backroads have not been returned."

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Impressions of Russia
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore fascinating monuments of Russia’s imperial and communist past
  • Craft your own unique Christmas decorations and traditional church candles
  • Experience rural Russian living with an overnight stay at an eco-farm and a traditional shashlik for dinner

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I would steer clear of Backroads until Covid is over. We were on the Costa Rica tour when a fellow traveler tested positive. The guides refused to require that all travelers and staff wear masks or be tested. They kept repeating that they were following CDC guidelines, but this was not the case. CDC guidelines state that after an exposure, one should wear a tight fitting mask for 10 days when interacting with anyone and should be tested starting 5 days after exposure. Our group of six was appalled by their policy and left the tour returning to the US. Also be aware that their biking equipment was very substandard. We were riding in the rain with bikes that were difficult to stop on steep slopes, as they were not equipped with disc brakes. They also were not equipped with mirrors or lights. The front derailleurs were also very poorly adjusted as most of the riders threw their chains during the ride. Meals and the hotel were very good. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html Two calls to Backroads have not been returned."

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Transylvania Traverse
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Bike, hike and ride a horse through remote villages and rugged countryside full of haystacks, horse-drawn wagons and grazing dairy cattle.
  • Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the walled city of Sighişoara and the Transylvanian villages with fortified churches.
  • Meet and interact with locals who still make their living as beekeepers, blacksmiths, carpenters, shepherds and weavers.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Awesome trip, the guides were amazing, and overall trip was well worth the money."

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Lindsey

Feb 2019

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Lara

Jul 2022

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The worst waste of money in my life

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Beth

Apr 2020

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A company taking advantage of a bad situation

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NEVER USE THIS COMPANY

Mar 2018

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Awful

DO NOT use this travel agency! 0 star. We had so many issues on our trip that was supposed to be a trip of a lifetime for my boyfriend and I. All started as soon as ...

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