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Europe & guided tours

Europe, planned by someone who lived there.

Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Greece, Croatia, Portugal and Switzerland by train. Guided tours with every transfer handled, or an independent trip built around what you love.

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Italy, firsthand

Three years in Italy. The photos are hers.

Ann lived in Aviano, Italy, for three years. She knows authentic Italian food when she tastes it (she found it in Aruba, too) and booked an Italy trip for two best friends that included both the Amalfi Coast and Ischia.

  • Rome, Amalfi coast, Ischia, Capri, Pompeii, Cinque Terre
  • Gourmet Rome and other Cosmos and Globus Italy tours
  • Food tours, wine country and leisure days built in
Close view of the arches of the Colosseum in RomeWillow trees over a clear green river in ItalySt. Peter's Basilica, RomeOld houses with balconies along a river in ItalyThe stone tiers of an ancient Roman amphitheaterCrystal-clear river water with green plants beneath the surface

Guided tours Ann has featured

Every detail taken care of, so you can sit back and enjoy.

  • Breathtaking view of the Cliffs of Moher with expansive ocean and lush greenery under a bright sky.Photo: Adrien Olichon / Pexels

    Globus · tour GR

    Introduction to Ireland

    7 days · Dublin to Dublin

    • Cliffs of Moher
    • Ring of Kerry
    • Irish sheep farm and scone baking
    • House of Waterford Crystal

    from $2,199 per person, as posted by Ann

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  • Breathtaking view of the Cliffs of Moher with expansive ocean and lush greenery under a bright sky.Photo: Adrien Olichon / Pexels

    Cosmos · tour 9020

    Best of Scotland & Ireland

    9 days · Edinburgh to Dublin

    • Edinburgh Castle and St. Andrews
    • Highlands, Cairngorms, Loch Ness
    • Belfast, where the Titanic was built
    • Dublin: Trinity College, St. Patrick's

    from $2,062 per person, as posted by Ann

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  • Iconic blue dome church in Santorini with a stunning view of the Aegean Sea.Photo: Diego F. Parra / Pexels

    Globus · tour KGLX

    Greek Escape plus 7-night Idyllic Cruise

    11 days · Athens to Athens

    • Milos, Santorini, Rhodes
    • Crete and Mykonos
    • Off-season pace, fewer crowds

    from $2,599 per person, as posted by Ann

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  • Scenic view of Dubrovnik's historic old town with iconic city walls and Adriatic coastline.Photo: Diego F. Parra / Pexels

    Globus · tour RZ

    The Croatian

    11 days · Zagreb to Dubrovnik

    • Roman ruins and medieval castles
    • Emerald lakes and waterfalls
    • Walled coastal cities and filming locations

    from $3,669 per person, as posted by Ann

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  • Explore the dramatic rock formations of Ponta da Piedade in Lagos, Portugal, a summer travel destination.Photo: Breno Barison / Pexels

    Globus · tour HUP

    Algarve Explorer

    7 days · Lagos, Portugal

    • Cape São Vicente and Sagres
    • Olhão market and a Fado night
    • Tavira, Faro Old Town, Ria Formosa

    from $2,099 per person, as posted by Ann

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  • Stunning view of a red train on a viaduct in the lush Swiss Alps, showcasing beautiful nature and engineering.Photo: Jean-Paul Wettstein / Pexels

    Cosmos · tour 6010

    Scenic Switzerland by Train

    9 days · Zürich to Zürich

    • Glacier Express, Zermatt to St. Moritz
    • Bernina Express through the Alps
    • Gornergrat cog railway, GoldenPass to Montreux

    from $3,769 per person, as posted by Ann

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  • St. Peter's Basilica, RomePhoto: Ann Lane

    Cosmos

    Gourmet Rome

    8 days · Rome to Rome

    • Legendary Alfredo, Jewish Ghetto pastries
    • Civita di Bagnoregio and Orvieto
    • Castelli Romani vineyards, farewell winery lunch

    from $2,399 per person, as posted by Ann

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Tour starting prices are the ones Ann posted in 2026 and change with operator sales. Ann confirms current pricing before booking.

From Ann's Italy camera roll

13 photos from the river towns to Rome.

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Europe questions

Guided tour or on our own?
A guided tour handles transport, hotels and sightseeing so you are not researching every leg. Independent works when you want a slower pace or one base. Ann talks through which fits.
Why Italy with Ann?
She lived there for three years and has since booked an Italy trip for two best friends. She knows the difference between a trip that looks good on paper and one that works.
Are the tour prices on this page current?
They are the starting prices Ann published with each tour. Operators change pricing and run sales through the year, so Ann confirms the current number before you book.

From Ann

Ready to start dreaming about Europe?

Tell Ann the countries on your list and a rough month. She comes back with a guided tour or an independent plan, and says which she'd pick.

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