A great vacation is measured not in miles traveled, but in memories collected. And on a Maupintour Luxury Escorted Vacation your memories will last forever. Whatever your reason may be, the friendships formed, the hassle free convenience, the relaxed pace, the great value, the sheer enjoyment - you'll discover a whole new world on an Escorted Tour. All the details are handled for you, and it's easy to budget for our escorted tours as we include almost everything in one price. Plus, we include the services of a tour director with years of experience to help you discover more sights than you could possibly find on your own.
Never taken a group tour? Not sure it's the way to go? Then consider these important facts before you attempt to go off on your own.
Value
An escorted vacation is a much better value than you could ever get on your own. You can save up to 40% compared to traveling on your own. A Maupintour Escorted Tour is the best value in travel. Other tours may seem less expensive on the surface, but charge extra for "optional excursions" while on tour. Every Maupintour includes more sightseeing, events and the little extras. Plus you know what your vacation will cost before you leave home. To do everything included on a Maupintour on your own would cost much more.
Culture
You will get the opportunity to experience foreign cultures. You not only see the sights, you learn about their meaning as well -- a stimulating and enriching experience. We know you want more than to just see the famous places - you expect to get to know the people and experience the culture. We call this "lifeseeing," a concept Maupintour invented and has always included in our tours. Because it's not only the places - it's the people that make each of our escorted vacations so memorable.
Personal Escort
Your Tour Director will become your group's personal escort, advisor, teacher and friend. The most appreciated difference on any Maupintour is the personal touch we provide through our tour managers. The most experienced in the industry, they have been escorting tours for us for an average of 20 years. More than travel professionals, they are friendly, pleasant and personable hosts. Their knowledge, expertise and friendliness are some of the reasons our guests return to travel with us time and again. When you travel, nothing is more reassuring than knowing you have a friend watching out for you, someone who's going to handle all the details and keep your vacation running smoothly and effortlessly. Your tour manager accompanies you for the length of your trip including on-tour flights, rail and cruise portions and handles meal arrangements, transportation, luggage handling and tipping. They take care of all the details so you can relax and enjoy a worry-free vacation.
Local Guides
Experienced English-speaking local guides and historians enrich tours, bringing fascinating destinations to life with firsthand knowledge and expertise. A special part of our tours, they unfold the culture of their homeland for you, sharing legends, stories and personal experiences. They show you wonderful places and introduce you to fascinating people you would miss if traveling on your own. They can tell you about a favorite local restaurant to try or tell you which shop has the keepsake for which you are looking. On our adventure vacations, guides and experts lead you through the destination and teach you how to safely enjoy the included activities. Whether explaining an ancient archeological site or informing you about the artworks in a museum, our local guides provide an intimate link between you and the culture you are visiting. It's their homeland, and they are proud to share its wonders with you.
Fun
Why do people travel? To see the sights, of course! But why should you travel with Maupintour? Because we know you want more than that. You want to experience the country, understand the culture and see the world through the eyes of the local people. Maupintour can make it a reality. Our smaller groups make travel more fun. You will enjoy an incredible variety of local entertainment and cultural experiences. Travel relaxed and hassle-free, knowing that all arrangements have been made for you by specialists. Special events and entertainment add to the excitement of every vacation. You'll see the famous and romantic spots, but with Maupintour, you'll also discover out-of-the-way places and meet people that you would miss on your own.
Friendships
Tour groups are comprised of like-minded travelers. Enjoy the company of interesting fellow travelers, as active, sociable, and curious about the world out there as you are. Many lasting friendships began on a tour.
Convenience
When you book airfare along with your tour, we can provide private round-trip airport/hotel transfers. Someone will be there to greet you when you get off the plane.
Comfort
We believe in comfort and pleasure while on tour, so we select your accommodations based on ambience and location. We take great care in selecting hotels that provide our guests the greatest comfort and service as well as value. You will stay in four and five star centrally located hotels. It's reassuring to know that hotels are within convenient reach of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and the main historic and scenic sights.
Maupintour luxury escorted tours limit its group size to 20-25 guests, providing a more relaxed ambiance, greater personal attention and increased comfort. At Maupintour, we believe this greatly enhances the tour experience.
Relaxation
You will be chauffeur driven in the world's most luxury motorcoaches, with the friendliest drivers in the business. Sharing a luxurious, fuel-efficient motorcoach & the services of an experienced driver with other travelers is much more pleasant than driving yourself.
Worry Free
Travel relaxed and hassle-free, knowing that all arrangements have been made for you by our specialists. Your luxury tour is carefully planned to make the best possible use of your time. Each motorcoach is very comfortable with reclining seats to make traveling a pleasure, and you'll see the sights through large panoramic windows. Air-conditioning is standard throughout the motorcoach fleet. A lifetime of caring for people just like you has taught us which sights and activities you enjoy most, and how much free time you need to explore on your own.
Shopping
Your tour director and local guide will be there to advise and help you on just about everything. From souvenirs to serious shopping, you'll get all the inside knowledge.
Free Time
On our tours; you'll have a perfect balance of planned sightseeing and free time to explore on your own.
Knowledge
Your tour director and local guide are experts on the history, culture and tradition of the country you will see and the people you will encounter.
Food
Taste the world. Here is your opportunity to sample traditional fare and experience local customs. Enjoy a la carte dining, a variety of planned menus, buffets and regional specialties. Savor unique dining experiences like hacienda dinners, wine tastings, dinner cruises, refreshments in private homes, local restaurants or dining in the open amid breathtaking scenery. Folklore entertainment may highlight your meal. On your Maupintour vacation, most meals are included complete with coffee or tea and dessert. Some meals are left unscheduled to allow you the freedom to explore on your own and visit local restaurants, whether it's coffee and a sandwich, bar meal at an English pub, or a baguette and a glass of wine in a bustling French sidewalk cafe.
Assistance
All tour directors speak many languages and know all the local customs, including invaluable first-hand knowledge of every country visited.
Great Itineraries
On a tour, you'll enjoy your vacation to its fullest extent with no wasted time trying to find things to do or sights to see. You'll see all the sights you've always dreamed about.
Security
You'll travel with the security and safety of group arrangements and experienced tour guides who know all the local customs.
Hassle Free
You will never have to worry about getting lost, reading foreign signs, understanding local road rules, find a parking spot or finding coins for tolls.
No Waiting
Because your visit has been arranged months in advance, your group will be ushered to the head of the line at many of your destination's most popular attractions.
