Self-Guided Trips
While planning an independent trip to Europe can be exciting, it can also be more than a little frustrating, especially if you're visiting an area for the first time. With so many web sites and guide books, it's easy to get lost in a maze of possibilites. Conflicting opinions about hotels, restaurants, and entire cities can leave you more confused than when you started.
Hand Crafted Travel can help you navigate through the maze, and design a trip that fits your dreams. With almost 30 years' experience living and traveling in Europe, we know every nook and cranny. We keep up-to-date on thousands of sights, hotels and restaurants, which we visit on an annual basis. And we offer honest opinions on which are best for your specific needs, budget and dreams.
Any of our guided itineraries can also be done as self-guided, independent trips. You pick the start date and we’ll do the rest. We’ve carefully refined our itineraries to minimize crowds and hassles, while highlighting the authentic flavor of the country and its history.
You’ll explore the major, must-see sights while discovering some hidden gems you might never find otherwise. You get maximum enjoyment and minimum stress.
Each self-guided itinerary includes:
We can also customize any of our itineraries to perfectly fit your dreams, schedule and budget. Customized trip planning includes everything our normal, self-guided trips include, plus expert advice and answers to specific questions about planning and preparing for your trip.
For more information about our self-guided trips or customized trip planning, contact us or call 559-447-8441.
While planning an independent trip to Europe can be exciting, it can also be more than a little frustrating, especially if you're visiting an area for the first time. With so many web sites and guide books, it's easy to get lost in a maze of possibilites. Conflicting opinions about hotels, restaurants, and entire cities can leave you more confused than when you started.
Hand Crafted Travel can help you navigate through the maze, and design a trip that fits your dreams. With almost 30 years' experience living and traveling in Europe, we know every nook and cranny. We keep up-to-date on thousands of sights, hotels and restaurants, which we visit on an annual basis. And we offer honest opinions on which are best for your specific needs, budget and dreams.
Any of our guided itineraries can also be done as self-guided, independent trips. You pick the start date and we’ll do the rest. We’ve carefully refined our itineraries to minimize crowds and hassles, while highlighting the authentic flavor of the country and its history.
You’ll explore the major, must-see sights while discovering some hidden gems you might never find otherwise. You get maximum enjoyment and minimum stress.
Each self-guided itinerary includes:
- reservations at charming, small hotels (in your choice of price range)
- a rental car and/or rail transportation
- fun, informative self-guided tours of the major sights
- recommendations for restaurants that offer ambiance, great food, and the best value
- a guidebook designed just for your trip
We can also customize any of our itineraries to perfectly fit your dreams, schedule and budget. Customized trip planning includes everything our normal, self-guided trips include, plus expert advice and answers to specific questions about planning and preparing for your trip.
For more information about our self-guided trips or customized trip planning, contact us or call 559-447-8441.
“We had a great time and everything you setup worked flawlessly. This includes the hotels, train and rental car. When we do this again you will be the first person we call.”
—Patrick C., California