The thought of joining a Coach Tour might have some negative connotations such as oversized large groups, ‘young and (too much) fun’ student groups or that it’s only for very old people.
Perhaps the following article may change your mind and convince you differently…

• We offer a few small group tours (approximately 2 – ± 14 guests) as well as unique coach tours (approximately 26 – 40 guests). These are generally more affordable travel options since expenses are absorbed by everyone in the group. You can therefore see, and experience so much more as suppose to a private holiday.
• It is also perfect for (unexperienced) first-time international travellers as travelling on your own could be one of the most stressful things you experience. Everything is different from what you are used to in South Africa; the food, public transport, the local language (English is not widely spoken or understood in most European countries, Customs and cultural misunderstandings and “Tourist Traps” which are frequent occurrences in many countries. Travelling with one of our hand-picked coach tour suppliers will guarantee a stress-free holiday where everything is pre-planned and organized for you.

We have 3 Coach Tour Options: Gold, Silver and Bronze…

SILVER – our most popular option:

Average 26 – 50 guests per coach, featuring families, friends and like-minded people in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Everything will be arranged for you and the group; even your luggage will arrive at your hotel room without you having to think about it!  Highly qualified travel and tour directors with years of experience will be with you for the entire duration of the tour.
Silver Tours offer 4* Hotels which are in city centres, scenic countryside locations or near major important landmarks. We also offer authentic accommodation options to help you discover a specific country’s culture through its history, décor and architecture. One example is Ashford castle in Ireland…
Many sightseeing’s activities are available, and we can even include VIP ‘skip the line’ tickets (for example, if you visit the Eiffel Tower your ticket for the tower will be included). Our excursions feature local specialists like historians, artisans and craftspeople who will share their childhood skills with you. They will share hidden treasures and unexpected stories providing an unusual, but interesting view of their local culture. We also offer exclusive “Insider experiences”, e.g. visit local homes, a farm or vineyard and enjoy a home cooked meal with lively conversation while you learn more about the local culture. We also offer audio headsets on all our tours, so you won’t miss a thing! They even have a 1km reception radius!
There will always be an element of free time and flexibility with optional experiences and excursions to choose from.
All breakfasts are included as well as many lunches and dinners. When dinners are included, we feature regional specialities, often accompanied by fantastic local entertainment (for example, a Spanish evening with Paella and Flamenco show!)

GOLD – our second most popular option:

• The Gold Tours are similar to Silver Tours, but with a few tweaks for a far more enjoyable experience….
• We offer smaller groups, with an average of 32 passengers per coach and an average age of 55 and up
• Our coaches offer twice as much legroom with business class seats
• More included sightseeing options (compared to our Silver Tours)
• We offer 2 – 3 nights per city. You will therefore have ample time to explore
• Some of our tours are very relaxed and will only start at 9:00 in the morning
• Gold Tours offer 4 – 5* Hotels in all itineraries.  Accommodation is unique to the location, so if you join our “Irish Elegance” tour for example, you will stay in a traditional CASTLE for a night! When travelling through a National Park such as the Grand Canyon, accommodation will be inside the park.
• Full Breakfasts will be included daily; from classic full English and Irish breakfasts to hot and cold buffet spreads. We offer “Dine around evenings” where you will have an option of restaurants for dinner and we’ll pick up the bill. You dine where the locals dine and not necessarily in touristy restaurants.

BRONZE – our third most popular option:

• These tours are similar to the high standard offered on our Silver Tours, but with some tweaks to offer more affordable options…
• Your accommodation will be in 3 to 4 Star Hotels with only 50% of the dinners included. Our Bronze Tours also offer high quality accommodation, but in order to make this a more affordable option, some places might not be within walking distance from local attractions.
• Less sightseeing excursions are included with ‘additional’ optional extras. For example, your ticket up the Eiffel Tower will not be included, and therefore you might only get a photo opportunity. You will have a chance to visit the Eiffel Tower in your free time, or you might choose to have some coffee and croissants somewhere else; this will be at your own expense.
• Our Bronze Tours are very popular among single travellers, like-minded families and couples in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.