Trafalgar Tours has introduced a new product that incorporates more free time and flexibility into its tours called At Leisure.
The At Leisure brochure launched this week with 15 itineraries: five for Italy, three each for Britain/Scotland and Eastern Europe, two for Central Europe and one each for France and Spain.
A departure from Trafalgar's fully escorted model of touring, the At Leisure tours incorporate "substantial free time" in each destination, according to the brochure. The itineraries are also made up of minimum two-night stays in each destination, with up to six nights in certain cities.
The brochure also promises departures no earlier than 9 a.m. on traveling days. In at least one major city on each At Leisure itinerary, Trafalgar will give guests a complimentary ticket for hop on/hop off sightseeing buses, rather than provide a fully guided tour for the day. A tour director, nonetheless, will accompany the group through the entire trip. And for all guided visits, audio headsets will be provided to make hearing and touring easier for the group.
All breakfasts are included, but only select lunches and dinners. And accommodations will be at "First Class" hotels such as Intercontinental, Westin, Sheraton, Hilton, Marriott and Radisson.