Discovery Escapes · Europe
Private Tours of Europe
Fully private, fully yours — no shared buses, no fixed departure dates, no strangers. Custom private European tours from €1,399 per person.
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What Makes It Private
Your Trip. Your Pace. Your Itinerary.
Private guided tours of Europe mean no shared group, no fixed schedule, and no compromise on what you want to see.
A private tour of Europe is not a group tour with a smaller group. It is a completely different product — designed around your specific dates, your interests, your travel style, and your budget. No strangers. No fixed departure dates. No bus schedules. No compromise.
Discovery Escapes designs private guided tours of Europe from scratch — a day-by-day itinerary built for you, not for an average traveler. Private vehicles between cities, private specialist guides at every site, and 4-star hotels with real central locations. The same quality of experience that comes from a high-end guided group tour, with the complete freedom of independent travel.
Start PlanningMost Popular Private Routes
Best-Selling Private Tours of Europe
Every tour below runs privately on your dates. Prices shown are for 2 people sharing. Solo and group pricing on request.
9 Days · Italy
Private Rome to Amalfi & Venice
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Private Colosseum hypogeum and Vatican with licensed archaeologist. Private Amalfi boat day. Pompeii with specialist guide. Florence Uffizi. Venice gondola and Doge's Palace.
€2,599€2,199 per person
10 Days · 2 Countries
Private Italy & Greece Tour
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · 4.8 · 43 Reviews
The most requested private European tour. Rome to Santorini — all private transport, private guides at every site, boutique 4-star hotels. Fully customisable route.
€3,199€2,299 per person
10 Days · 4 Countries
Private Europe Express
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · 4.7 · 31 Reviews
London, Paris, Zurich, Venice, Rome by Eurostar, TGV, and Frecciarossa. Private guides in every city, private airport transfers, all hotels centrally located.
€3,099€2,299 per person
10 Days · 2 Countries
Private Spain & Portugal Tour
Private Alhambra Nasrid Palaces guide, private AVE connections, private flamenco experience in Seville. The complete Iberian circuit, entirely private.
€2,899€2,199 per person
12 Days · 3 Countries
Private France, Italy & Greece
Three countries — Eiffel Tower to Aegean caldera. Private guides, private transfers, boutique hotels. The grand private European tour.
€3,999€2,899 per person
7 Days · Spain
Private Barcelona, Madrid & Seville
Three great Spanish cities by private car and AVE high-speed rail. Private Sagrada Família, private Prado, private Real Alcázar. Fully custom.
€1,799€1,399 per person
What's Included
What Every Private Tour Includes
Private Transfers
Private vehicle between every city and airport. No shared shuttles, no coach transfers, no timing constraints.
Private Guides
Licensed specialist guides at every major site — archaeologists, art historians, cultural experts. Yours alone.
Skip-the-Line Entry
Pre-booked timed entry at Colosseum, Vatican, Sagrada Família, Alhambra, Acropolis. Walk straight in.
4-Star Hotels
Centrally located, handpicked — NH Collection, Radisson, Marriott, Sofitel, and boutique design hotels.
All Transport
Frecciarossa, AVE, Eurostar, TGV, and internal flights all pre-booked and included.
Daily Breakfast
Included at every hotel. Restaurant recommendations for every other meal.
24/7 Support
Your Discovery Escapes contact is available throughout the trip by phone, WhatsApp, or email.
Full Flexibility
Change the route, add cities, extend any stop. Private tours are designed to be modified.
Private Tour Packages
Private Tour Options — By Duration
7
DaysShort Private Circuit
- 2 countries covered
- Private guides in every city
- Skip-the-line entry at all major sites
- 4-star central hotels · All breakfasts
- Private transfers & all transport
From
€1,799 €1,399 pp
Most Popular
10
DaysClassic Private Tour
- 3–4 countries covered
- Private specialist guides throughout
- All skip-the-line access pre-booked
- 4-star hotels · All breakfasts
- All trains, flights & private transfers
From
€3,199 €2,299 pp
14
DaysGrand Private Circuit
- 4–5 countries covered
- Luxury hotel upgrades available
- Private archaeologist & art historian guides
- 5-star options on request
- Everything included & fully bespoke
From
€3,999 €2,799 pp
All prices per person for 2 people sharing. Solo supplement, group discounts, and 5-star hotel upgrades available on request. Free consultation — €100 deposit to confirm.
Plan My Private Tour — FreeSample Private Itinerary
Private Rome, Amalfi & Venice — 9 Days
Sample itinerary — all private transport and guides. Fully customisable route, hotels, and pace.
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Rome
🏨 Hotel Artemide or similar
Private airport transfer to your central Rome hotel. Evening orientation walk with your local contact: Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon at dusk (free, open until 7pm), and Trastevere for dinner.
02
Colosseum & Vatican — Private Guided
🏨 Hotel Artemide or similar
Morning: private Colosseum visit with licensed archaeologist — skip-the-line timed entry, the hypogeum, the arena floor, the Roman Forum. Afternoon: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with private art historian guide — timed entry, Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and St Peter's Basilica.
03
Historic Centre & Trastevere
🏨 Hotel Artemide or similar
At leisure. Suggested: Borghese Gallery (private booking available), Palatine Hill gardens, or a private cooking class in Trastevere. Your local contact can arrange any of these on the morning.
04
Private Transfer South
🏨 Hotel Antiche Mura Sorrento or similar
Private car to Sorrento (3 hours via the coast road) or Frecciarossa to Naples (1hr 15min) + private transfer to Sorrento. Afternoon in Sorrento: the clifftop old town and a table above the Bay of Naples for dinner.
05
Private Boat Day
🏨 Hotel Antiche Mura Sorrento or similar
Private boat from Sorrento at 9am: sea caves below Positano, Positano harbour for 90 minutes, lunch at anchor below Ravello, Capri Blue Grotto at low tide, Faraglioni rocks. Return via Positano at sunset. The most consistently described highlight of the entire trip.
06
Private Archaeologist Guide
🏨 Hotel Antiche Mura Sorrento or similar
Private half-day at Pompeii with licensed archaeologist — the Forum, the Villa of the Mysteries, the bakery, the election slogans. Private afternoon option: Ravello (Villa Cimbrone Terrace of Infinity) or a final Amalfi boat excursion.
07
Frecciarossa North
🏨 Hotel Brunelleschi Florence or similar
Private transfer to Naples. Frecciarossa to Florence (3hrs). Private guided walk: the Duomo exterior and baptistery, the Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset. Optional Uffizi pre-booking for the next morning.
08
Uffizi & Tuscany
🏨 Hotel Brunelleschi Florence or similar
Morning: private Uffizi visit with art historian — Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Spring, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo's Doni Tondo. Afternoon: optional Tuscany day — Chianti wine tasting at a private vineyard (90 minutes from Florence), or a free afternoon in the city.
09
Frecciarossa to Venice
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Frecciarossa to Venice (2hrs). Private water taxi from Santa Lucia to your hotel or directly to Marco Polo Airport. Optional morning on the Grand Canal or private gondola (45 minutes, pre-bookable). Departure.
What Our Travelers Say
Private Tour Reviews
★★★★★
"Our private Rome and Amalfi tour was perfect from start to finish. The archaeologist at the Colosseum was extraordinary — the underground hypogeum was the highlight of the entire Italy trip. Nothing shared, nothing rushed."
Italy & Greece Tour · 10 Days
★★★★★
"Discovery Escapes designed the most beautiful private Paris to Rome circuit for our honeymoon. Every guide was a genuine specialist, every hotel was exactly right, and we never waited in a single queue."
France & Italy Tour · 10 Days
★★★★★
"The private Amalfi boat day was unlike anything we've ever done. Our own boat, our guide, the Blue Grotto at low tide with nobody else there. We go every year now and always book through Discovery Escapes."
Rome to Amalfi & Venice · 9 Days
★★★★★
"We've done large group tours before and the difference with a private tour is enormous. You actually absorb the places rather than shuffling through them. The Vatican at 9am with just the two of us and an art historian — indescribable."
Spain & Portugal Tour · 10 Days
★★★★★
"Everything worked perfectly. Private transfers, private guides, the hotels were all central and beautifully chosen. Greece with Discovery Escapes — the caldera suite in Santorini is worth every cent."
Greek Islands Hopping · 12 Days
★★★★★
"We've now done three private tours with Discovery Escapes — Italy, Spain, and Greece. The consistency is what stands out. Every guide is exceptional, every hotel is right. We won't travel any other way."
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Who Private Tours Are For
Who Chooses a Private Tour
Couples & Honeymooners
Private tours are built for two. No sharing guides, no waiting for a group, no compromising on which restaurant to eat at. The most popular choice for honeymoon Europe travel.
Families
Children set the pace — earlier starts, more food breaks, guides who adapt to the age range in the group. Private tours are significantly better for families than any group tour.
Travelers Who've Done Groups
Many Discovery Escapes private tour clients have done group tours before and found them limiting. Private is the natural upgrade — the same itinerary, without the constraints.
Sophisticated First-Timers
If you're visiting Europe for the first time and want to do it properly — not rushing through crowds, but actually understanding what you're seeing — a private guided tour is the right choice.
Planning
Best Time for a Private Tour of Europe
Wildflowers, cool temperatures, and manageable crowds at all sites. The Forum and Acropolis at their most beautiful. Ideal for outdoor sites.
Peak warmth with dramatically fewer crowds than July–August. 15–25% lower prices. June and September are the finest months for private European travel.
Hot (30–38°C across southern Europe), maximum crowds. Book timed entry 4–6 months ahead. Still excellent with the right planning.
Quiet, beautiful light, and the cultural calendar at its fullest. October is outstanding in Paris, Florence, and Athens.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private tour of Europe cost?
Discovery Escapes private tours start from approximately €1,399 per person for 7 days (2 people sharing). A 10-day private circuit of Italy, France, Spain, or a multi-country combination starts from approximately €2,199–€2,799 per person. The price includes 4-star hotels, all private transport, private specialist guides, skip-the-line entry, and daily breakfast. A free detailed itinerary and price quote is available within 24 hours of enquiry.
What is the difference between a private tour and a group tour?
A group tour runs on fixed departure dates with a mixed group of travelers (typically 10–50 people). A private tour runs on your dates with your party only. You have your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary designed for your interests. The cost difference is smaller than most people expect — typically 20–40% more than a comparable group tour — and the experience difference is significant.
Are private tours in Europe worth it?
For couples, honeymooners, families, and travelers who want genuine depth rather than highlights-only coverage, private tours are almost always worth the premium. The primary advantage is that a private specialist guide transforms famous sites — the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Acropolis, the Alhambra — from impressive buildings into genuinely understood places. This is fundamentally different from moving through a site in a group of 30.
Can I customise my private Europe tour?
Yes — every Discovery Escapes tour is fully customisable. Add cities, change hotels, extend any stop, add optional experiences (private sunrise Vatican, private winery in Tuscany, private boat in Amalfi), or combine routes from different tour pages. There is no extra planning fee. A travel specialist designs the itinerary in consultation with you.
How do I book a private tour of Europe?
Contact Discovery Escapes through the Plan My Trip page with your preferred dates, party size, and destinations. A travel specialist responds within 24 hours with a detailed itinerary and price proposal. Booking is confirmed with a €100 deposit per person. Final payment is due 60 days before departure.
Plan Your Private European Tour
Tell us your dates and preferred destinations. We design the itinerary, assign specialist guides, book the hotels, and handle every detail. Free consultation — €100 deposit to confirm.