Top Europe Budget Tours & Vacations 2025/2026 [reviews &...
Powered by
TrendingMachu PicchuAngkor WatDanube RiverMt. KilimanjaroRivers & SeasGalapagosMediterranean SeaCiudad Perdida (The Lost City)Mideast & N. AfricaMekong River
EuropeFranceItalyCroatiaIrelandGreeceSwitzerlandSpainPortugalScandinavia
South AmericaPeruEcuadorBrazilArgentinaChileColombiaPatagoniaAmazon RainforestBolivia
AsiaChinaIndiaCambodiaTurkeyThailandJapanIndonesiaNepalJordan
AfricaTanzaniaSouth AfricaKenyaMoroccoEgyptBotswanaRwandaMadagascarEthiopia
North AmericaUnited StatesCanadaMexico
Australia & PacificAustraliaNew ZealandPacific Island
Antarctica & ArcticAntarcticaArcticNorway
Caribbean & C. AmericaCosta RicaBelizeBahamas
ActivitiesCycling & BikingSmall Ship CruisesSafariRiver CruisesClimbing and MountaineeringTrekking & CampingHiking & WalkingTrain & RailRiver RaftingYoga, Meditation & Wellness
Styles50+Family Friendly18-30LuxuryBudgetAdventure TravelSolo and Single TripsGroup Guided ToursCustom Tour PackagesIndependent Vacation PackagesPrivate Guided
InterestsCulturalWildlifeHistoryNatureBirding toursFestivals and Special EventsEco/Sustainable TravelVolunteeringLearning & EducationalRuins & ArchaeologyCulinary & Wine Tasting
See all activities, themes, and interests >
ToursEuropeEurope Budget

Europe Budget Tours & Travel Packages 2025/2026

16 Europe Budget trips. Compare tour itineraries from 8 tour companies. 28 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

Plan Your Europe Budget Trip
Top Tours
All Europe Budget Trips
Tour Companies for Europe Budget
Europe Budget Reviews

All Europe Budget, expedition cruises, self guided adventures and vacation packages. Find the best guided and expert planned vacation and holiday packages. Read more about Europe Budget

Award winning travel

Small Group Europe Budget Tours

See all 13 Europe Budget trips
Small Group Europe Budget Tours
Small Group Europe Budget Tours13 trips >
Highlights of Italy

Highlights of Italy

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-29%$2,223
8 days From$1,588

Highlights

  • Explore rocky coastal pathways and pastel-coloured villages with a Cinque Terre day pass, which allows you to hike at your leisure and use the coast's public transport.
  • Get lost in the floating city of Venice and wander the city's maze of alleyways, canals and lagoon islands, and choose whether to enjoy an optional gondola ride.
  • Spend two days in Florence, a city known for its beauty and rustic Tuscan cuisine, and choose to discover the cities culinary traditions on optional food excursions.
  • Discover the landmarks of Rome with your leader and wander aroundthe Spanish Steps,Trevi Fountain the Pantheon andPiazza Navona.
  • Make travel a breeze with a European trip including train travel. Enjoy extra time to sit back, relax, play games with your fellow travellers or watch the changing scenery roll by.
Show more
-29%$2,223
8 days From$1,588
Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Iceland Express

Iceland Express

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-29%$2,023
5 days From$1,445

Highlights

  • This tour is perfect for those who are after an express jaunt around to Iceland’s hotspots. See the wonders including the Golden Circle, southern Vik, and Jokulsarlon’s glacial lagoon.
  • Explore Reynisfjara, the famous beach where black sand meets towering basalt columns and rocky cliffs where seabirds rest.
  • Spend time exploring Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, perhaps walking along nearby Diamond Beach where chunks of icebergs wash up on the black sand, or opting for a lagoon cruising experience.
  • Stand at the bottom of Skogafoss – a waterfall with a 60-metre cascade – then hike along a winding wooden staircase to the fall’s crest for views of the coastline.
  • Spend the night in a local guesthouse that is leading the way in sustainable Icelandic tourism, with the chance to give back to the environment by planting trees to combat deforestation and soil erosion.
-29%$2,023
5 days From$1,445
Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Explore the Balkans

Explore the Balkans

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-29%$1,842
10 days From$1,316

Highlights

  • Delve into the communist past and progressive present of the Pearl of the Danube - Budapest, a city often underrated by travellers
  • Visit Novi Sad on the banks of the Danube River and maybe explore the Petrovaradin Fortress – one of the most important landmarks in the city with a great view over the river. Then, immerse yourself in the edgy street scene of Belgrade's Bohemian Quarter.
  • Explore the sobering Tito’s Bunker in Mostar – an underground facility that served as Yugoslavia's ‘Atomic War Command,’ designed to house a skeleton government who would manage the country in the event of nuclear war.
  • Admire the restored architecture of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kotor in Montenegro on a climb along the ancient city fortifications. Then, discover the glittering Bay of Kotor in your free time.
  • Hit the historic hotspot of Dubrovnik along Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline. With medieval walls, Game of Thrones tours, hidden swimming coves and alleyway restaurants, this is the perfect spot to end your adventure.
Show more
-29%$1,842
10 days From$1,316
Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Berlin to Rome

Berlin to Rome

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-29%$6,622
22 days From$4,730

Highlights

  • Begin your adventure in Berlin – an exciting city with a complex history. In your own time, see the remaining fragments of the infamous wall that once divided the city but now unites it with murals and memorials.
  • Experience the artistic history of unique Vienna – the perfect blend of modern and historic personality – then enjoy some kaffe and kuchen (coffee and cake) at a local café that empowers older residents with employment and purpose.
  • Escape city life on the peaceful shores of Lake Bled in Slovenia. Maybe visit the iconic church on the tiny fairytale island in the lake's centre and treat yourself to a slice of Bled's famous cream cake.
  • Discover the landmarks of Rome with your leader and wander around the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, the Forum, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, Via Dei Condotti.
  • Make cross-country travel a breeze with a European trip including train travel. Enjoy extra time to sit back, relax, play games with your fellow travellers or watch the changing scenery roll by.
-29%$6,622
22 days From$4,730
Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Real Central Europe

Real Central Europe

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-29%$3,105
15 days From$2,218

Highlights

  • Discover the magical Cesky Krumlov – you'd be forgiven for thinking you were in a fairytale, as this place is filled with medieval buildings, lush countryside and the flowing Vltava River.
  • Step into the pages of a fable on the shore of Slovenia’s Lake Bled – home to the bluest waters you might ever see. Explore the church on the island, walk around the lake surrounded by mountains and treat yourself to a slice of cream cake.
  • Eat your way through Europe with a local leader who knows all the best spots. Enjoy langos in Budapest, try Zapiekanka in Krakow, have dinner at a classic Polish milk bar and find delicious street food in Italy and Prague.
  • Explore Berlin, where history and modern culture intertwine. If it’s nightlife you’re after, Germany’s capital is home to thriving bars, underground clubs and an alternative scene not to be missed.
  • Dive into Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Venice and Krakow – with two nights spent in almost every destination and loads of free time, you can eat, shop and sightsee at your own pace and not just catch a glimpse from a bus window!
-29%$3,105
15 days From$2,218
Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Dubrovnik to Rome

Dubrovnik to Rome

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-29%$4,687
17 days From$3,348

Highlights

  • Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park – a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site – marvelling at luminous lakes and azure waterfalls that look like they’ve been sketched by an artist.   
  • Feast on Mediterranean fresh seafood, Italian-influenced antipasti and the crunchy, doughy dessert of fritule in the culinary capital of Croatia – Zagreb. Then if you like, explore the touching Museum of Broken Relationships. 
  • Journey to romantic Venice – like no other city in the world. Fall in love with its labyrinth of alleyways, canals, lagoon islands, and endless historic attractions and hop on a gondola if you want to explore the city from a different perspective.  
  • Explore Cinque Terre's rocky coastal pathways, calling into the sleepy pastel villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore or Vernazza. Then enjoy a full day to explore this picturesque spot at your own pace. 
  • Walk around Rome’s famous landmarks, including one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Colosseum – as well as Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.
-29%$4,687
17 days From$3,348
Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Dubrovnik to Venice

Dubrovnik to Venice

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-29%$2,313
10 days From$1,652

Highlights

  • Unwind in seaside Split – a haven of relaxation and culture – and walk along the waterfront promenade to admire the impressive Diocletian's Palace before feasting on seafood.
  • Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park – a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site – marvelling at luminous lakes and azure waterfalls that look like they’ve been sketched by an artist.
  • Feast on Mediterranean fresh seafood, Italian-influenced antipasti and the crunchy, doughy dessert of fritule in the culinary capital of Croatia – Zagreb. Then if you like, explore the touching Museum of Broken Relationships.
  • Explore the streets, medieval buildings and restored castle of Ljubljana’s charming Old Town on foot. Your local leader will know all the hotspots, plus the best cafes for a coffee break.
  • Journey to romantic Venice – like no other city in the world. Fall in love with its labyrinth of alleyways, canals, lagoon islands, and endless historic attractions and hop on a gondola if you want to explore the city from a different perspective.
Show more
-29%$2,313
10 days From$1,652
Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Essential Southern Balkans

Essential Southern Balkans

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
-29%$1,848
9 days From$1,320

Highlights

  • Head to seldom-visited Gjirokaster in Albania and get your caffeine fix with a taste of the local Turkish coffee made ‘on the stone’ with a local guide.
  • Walk the walls of the Old City of medieval Dubrovnik and spot the film locations that have been used in worldwide blockbusters (if you loved Game of Thrones, this place might look a little familiar).
  • Head to the Albanian Riviera, which gives any coastline a run for its money, and float in the sparkling waters of Dhermi Beach. Then, kick back in stunning Corfu – one of Greece’s famed islands. Explore the rocky landscapes, take part in some water sports or just relax on one of the island’s beaches.
  • Descend into one of the world’s most peculiar contemporary art museums in Tirana – housed in an underground bunker built for the Albanian political elite.
  • Discover the walled cities of Kotor and Stari Bar, teeming with history from a bygone era. With a local leader who knows all the hotspots and heaps of free time to wander on your own, you’re bound to find all the best bits!
-29%$1,848
9 days From$1,320
Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
See all 16 Europe Budget trips

Best Europe Budget Tours by Duration

1 Week
One Week in Europe Budget 

Tours, Cruises & Private Trips

10 Days
10 Days in Europe Budget 

Tours, Cruises & Private Trips

2 Week
 

Tours, Cruises & Private Trips

Best Europe Budget Tours by Price

Best Europe Budget Luxury Tours 
Best Europe Budget Standard Tours 
Best Europe Budget Budget Tours 

Top Europe Budget Attractions

Europe Budget Tours & Travel Guide

Europe Budget Attractions & Landmarks Guide

Europe Budget Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
28  Reviews
Write a review
See all Europe Budget tour reviews
Excellent
79
Great
14
Average
0
Disappointing
1
Terrible
0
t

trekleaderdave

Sep 2016

Written on
Highlights of Italyby Intrepid Travel

Italy - All the Highlights!

I had been on a couple Intrepid trips and I had been to Italy a couple of times... however this was the best time that I've had on either. Really a great group with...

S

Sylvia

Oct 2015

Written on
Highlights of Italyby Intrepid Travel

The trip was very well planned and

The trip was very well planned and organized. I could not have seen or done as nearly as much on my own. Our leader Kent Benson was excellent. He kept us on trac...

T

Thi

Oct 2015

Written on
Highlights of Italyby Intrepid Travel

This Highlights of Italy trip was our

This Highlights of Italy trip was our third trip with Intrepid. Our Italy trip did not disappoint. The combination of locations, tour guide and experiences were fant...

L

Lynne

Oct 2015

Written on
Highlights of Italyby Intrepid Travel

Our guide, Kent Benson, was wonderful.

Our guide, Kent Benson, was wonderful. He was a wealth of information about...

n

narelle

Oct 2015

Written on
Highlights of Italyby Intrepid Travel

the group was too big. in

the group was too big. in busy rail stations it was easy to get left behind

See all Europe Budget reviews

Write a Review
Top Europe Budget Travel Companies
Intrepid Travel Reviews
Perillo Tours Reviews
Homeric Tours Reviews
AMA Waterways Reviews
Scenic Cruises Reviews
Insight Vacations Reviews
Avalon Waterways Reviews
Contiki Reviews

Related Trips & Tours

18-30's Travel
Affordable Tours & Travel Packages
Eastern Europe
Europe
The Balkans

Traveling to Europe Budget, an FAQ

1. Does Travelstride have all the tour operators?

Travelstride has the widest selection of tours and tour companies. All the largest companies are on the site and most smaller local operators though we are adding new operators daily. Unlike other websites and agencies, we show you all the options, regardless of whether or not we are paid by the company.

2. How does the Member Savings program save me money?

Travelstride membership is absolutely free. You receive special benefits including saving up to $700 on select tours with top tour operators. The main requirement is to write a review after your trip to access the savings.

3. Can I trust the tour operator and trip reviews on Travelstride?

Yes. Travelstride has both expert reviews, written by Travelstride staff and local experts as well as traveler reviews written by people like you who have used the company and traveled to that destination.

4. What does ‘Stride Preferred’ mean?

Stride Preferred and Stride Premier are status categories to help you sort quickly through known and reliable travel companies. Since there are thousands of tour operators around the globe, Preferred or Premier badges are awarded to companies that Travelstride has determined meet the highest standards of professionalism, customer satisfaction, and quality.