While planning for a holiday is half the fun for many holidaymakers, it can be stressful if you’re unfamiliar with the travel destination. So, how can you have all the preparation work done ahead of time but minus the worries? Well, get ready to discover the best way to go on a holiday in 2025 when you travel with Trafalgar Tours.
Founded in 1947, Trafalgar Tours has proudly helped millions of travellers discover the world through their guided tours. By taking big and small moments into account when crafting the best excursions befitting of every travel need with their local teams, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable holiday when you travel with Trafalgar Tours.
Top reasons to travel with Trafalgar Tours
But we hear you asking, “Why travel with Trafalgar Tours if figuring out the details of your trip should feel personal?”
Though this may sound true for some, the reality of planning a holiday often leads to frustrations, especially when language barriers and unfamiliar destinations come into play. To some extent, you may come across unexpected mistakes while travelling, leaving you with a bitter travel experience.
This is where Trafalgar Tours comes in, offering tailored travel experiences to their guests. With that said, here are our top reasons to travel with Trafalgar Tours.
Travel like a local and immerse yourself in the culture immediately
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Unlike surface-level excursions, Trafalgar Tours works with a team of local expert travellers who are well-versed in your holiday destination. This means you’ll not only see the big-name attractions, but also have the opportunity to visit the hidden secrets the cities have to offer. From mum and pop restaurants with years of history to must-see spots that not many tourists may have heard about, you’ll get to travel like a local when you travel with Trafalgar Tours.
Furthermore, you’ll get to deeply immerse yourself in the culture through unique Be My Guest experiences. Available with every trip, this excursion will take you behind the scenes at historic farms, vineyards, and cooking schools, just to name a few. And at the end of the day, you’ll also get to share a delicious home-cooked meal in the dining room of the families who are a part of the iconic Be My Guest program.
Optional excursions mean you’re in charge of your holiday
A common misconception about guided tours is that you can’t enjoy the vacation as you’ll have to follow a strict itinerary. However, this isn’t the case when you travel with Trafalgar Tours because you’re always free to opt out of selected excursions if it’s not to your liking. This frees up space for you to explore and discover a destination as you please, allowing you to take charge of your holiday.
The hotels selected by Trafalgar Tours are often also centrally located, making day trips convenient even if you’re not following their guides. For destinations that allow it, you’ll also have access to rented bicycles, so you can see more of the city at your own pace.
Round-the-clock support from the Trafalgar Tours team is available whenever or wherever you need
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As travellers ourselves, we understand the worry of being in a new country and feeling helpless during an emergency. When you travel with Trafalgar Tours, however, this no longer becomes a concern as they have a round-the-clock support team who are always ready to help you every step of the way.
In fact, these personal touches apply from the moment you start planning your trip. Have a burning question or want to personalise your travel with Trafalgar Tours? Simply reach out to your travel advisors, and you’ll find the assurance whenever you need.
Sustainable travel is key when you travel with Trafalgar Tours
On top of ensuring that every guest enjoys their vacation, Trafalgar Tours also recognises the importance of sustainable travel. This is why they have championed the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience – a program unique to Trafalgar Tours and its sister brands that helps give back to the communities and cultures that make their tours memorable.
What makes this extra special is that all their guests can partake in the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience seamlessly, as it’s often already included in their itinerary. For instance, you’ll get to savour organic and biodynamic wines that are carefully prepared by a family-run farm and vineyard during your Best of Portugal trip when you travel with Trafalgar Tours. With an aim to help travellers forge a deeper connection with local communities while highlighting the importance of sustainable travel, this is simply one of the ways Trafalgar Tours supports travelling with a purpose.
Where to go when you travel with Trafalgar Tours
With tours and experiences spanning across 70 countries worldwide, we can only imagine how you’d be spoilt for choice on where to visit. Nevertheless, here are our top picks of where to go when you travel with Trafalgar Tours.
For the wanderlust in you: Pack your shoes for an 8-day, 7-night adventure in Peru
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Peru hardly comes to mind when picking out travel destinations, which is quite the shame, as the country has so much to offer. This is why the 8-day, 7-night Highlights of Peru excursion with Trafalgar Tours is one of our highly recommended trips, especially to those hungry for an opportunity to see one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Your adventure begins in Lima, Peru’s capital city, where guests not only get to marvel at the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre but also discover the hidden catacombs of the Church of San Francisco. On this day, you’ll connect with local expert and chef Ignacio Barrios to explore the fresh produce market together. As part of the Be My Guest Experience, you’ll then be whisked to Chef Ignacio’s cooking school to enjoy a cooking demonstration and end with a scrumptious lunch featuring iconic Peruvian dishes.
The trip continues with a domestic flight to the Sacred Valley, where your next adventure with Trafalgar Tours’ MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience takes place. Here, master Quechua weaver Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez will show you the ins and outs of traditional weaving techniques using natural dye and learn more about why it’s crucial to preserve this pre-Columbian weaving in the modern day.
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Following this exciting visit is perhaps the most epic item on this Trafalgar Tours trip, as you’ll journey to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Together with the local specialists, guests will have the opportunity to explore the great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza, and the Intihuatana that was supposedly used as a sundial in the past.
To end this trip, you’ll find yourself in the sacred city of Cusco, where you can marvel at the baroque Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas. Lined with 16th-century Spanish colonial buildings, Cusco often feels like you’ve stepped back into the past, and you’re welcome to explore the city all afternoon. Your week-long adventure in Peru will lead you back to Lima, where guests can optionally extend their stay to admire the city even more.
For anyone looking at a quick escape: The best of Britain is calling in this 6-day, 5-night trip
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Craving for a holiday but you don’t have too many annual leaves to spare? Then you’ll want to travel with Trafalgar Tours on a 6-day, 5-night trip where you’ll experience Real Britain and bask in the beauty of the Lake District while traversing through England, Scotland, and Wales.
Starting off from England, you’ll come face to face with the mythical stone monoliths of Stonehenge. Having allegedly existed for over 5,000 years, the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site has yet to be fully revealed. However, its mystery is perhaps what continues to attract thousands of visitors to the site annually.
Next, you’ll make your way across the scenic countryside of Liverpool, where an optional excursion to take on the private Cardiff Castle Tour is made available. But don’t fret if you’re not one for climbing age-old towers, because the cosy town offers just as much culture and sights to soak in.
Your trip will then slowly make its way up north to Scotland, where you’ll be greeted with enchanting views of Britain’s Lake District along the way. A quick pause at the wedding capital of Gretna Green, where runaway couples are married by “Blacksmith Priests”, is a must-see on this trip. Your day ends in Edinburgh, where you’ll call home for the next two evenings.
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Here, you’ll be joined by a Local Specialist who will stroll through the Old Town of Edinburgh while discovering the Palace of Holyroodhouse with you. For an unbeatable view of the city from above, we recommend visiting the Edinburgh Castle, which is set atop Castle Rock.
Before long, your trip across Real Britain will lead you to the ancient cathedral city of York. With origins dating back to Roman times, you’ll be able to spot what’s said to be one of the world’s greatest cathedrals – the York Minster. The iconic Be Our Guest experience from Trafalgar Tours will also take place on this evening, as you’ll enjoy a delicious farewell dinner lovingly prepared by a local family in their elegant town or country house.
For those dreaming of a magical Christmas: Make it happen in this 8-day, 7-night Christmas market tour
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Christmas has always been a magical time of the year, from the music to the atmosphere and the holiday cheer that simply fills the air with so much joy. But if you’re ready to take it up a notch and want to celebrate a truly magical Christmas, then we recommend you travel with Trafalgar Tours on their 8-day, 7-night Christmas Market Tour. Stretching across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, this is your sign to make your white Christmas dream come true.
This Christmas excursion begins in Vienna, the capital of Austria, where Christmas is well-loved and the views are fantastic. From visiting the city’s Parliament and City Hall to exploring the Hofburg Palace that was once the winter palace of the royal powerhouse, the Habsburgs, there’s nothing short of magical from the moment you set foot in Vienna. Music aficionados may also consider putting their names down for the optional concert excursion, where you’ll be serenaded by some of the best pieces from Strauss and Mozart.
The trip then whisks you off to another pride and joy of Austria, Salzburg, where you’ll catch glimpses of the place where famous music composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born. Fans of the iconic movie, “The Sound of Music”, will also recognise the many filming spots found across the city. This includes the Mirabell Gardens and the Mozartsteg or Mozart Bridge, where the famous song, “Do Re Mi” was shot.
As your journey continues, you’ll come into Munich, where you’ll discover the lost and forgotten Advent traditions that are a part of the Trafalgar Tours’ MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Walking through the Christmas markets of the city, you’ll get to sample unique advent treats from independent businesses of Munich – an experience that advances the UN Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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Finally, you’ll arrive in Lucerne, Switzerland, where you’ll soon be parting ways with your friendly local guides. However, this isn’t until you’ve already seen the Chapel Bridge, which is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe and spent the next two days in this city.
In true Swiss style, you’ll get to rumble down the iconic Lucerne Christmas Market at Franziskanerplatz to embrace the festive cheer. Do come hungry, as you’ll get to taste some delicious bites being sold from the traditional wooden stalls or warm up with a mug of Glühwein. Come noon, you’ll be set to enjoy a Christmas feast with the Meyer family of the Küssnachter Alpenhof on their farm before bidding goodbye to your Christmas excursion. This is part of the Be Our Guest Experience when you travel with Trafalgar Tours, and you’ll learn more about life on the farm as well as the livestock who call this spot home.
So, wait no more to travel with Trafalgar Tours and come discover the best way to see the world. And if you book to travel between now and the 31st of May 2026, you’ll be able to take advantage of our exclusive Trafalgar Tours deal. Featuring unbeatable discounts and special flight rates to celebrate Holiday Tours’ 50th anniversary, we believe there’s no better time than now to make your travel dreams come true.
Send us an enquiry now to speak to our holiday advisors and learn how you can plan your next travel with Trafalgar Tours today.