Europe tours for over 50s & 60s

We think travelling’s like a fine Italian Nebbiolo: it gets better with age

You know what you like, you savour the small things and you may have more freedom to jet off for a trip around Europe. With diverse cultures, gorgeous landscapes and lip-smacking food, Europe has it all, and our trips are for folks of all ages and backgrounds who share a passion for travel.

How about cycling the picturesque countryside of Provence or exploring the coffee-scented streets of Sicily? Or discovering lochs and local legends in the Scottish Highlands?  With a legendary local leader to handle the logistics, ready-made friends to explore with and plenty of authentic experiences, you can focus on chatting with the locals and choosing which pastry to order for breakfast—you know, the important stuff.

Our trip styles

Premium

Our Premium trips feature our best accommodation, most comfortable transport and exclusive experiences led by our most experienced leaders.

Comfort

Designed for those who want more inclusions, our Comfort trips offer a higher standard of accommodation, larger vehicles and more included activities.

Original

The classic Intrepid style. Our Original trips include some activities and stay at more hotels than Basix trips—an ideal choice for those who want a taste of everything.

Basix

For travellers on a budget, our Basix trips keep inclusions to a minimum. They’re about value and lots of free time to choose the activities and extras that you want to do.

Why choose us

A traveller dancing to a band playing local folk music in Bursa, Turkey
Authentic experiences with a local leader

It's all well and good sticking to the tourist trail, but anyone can Google that. We work exclusively with local leaders – because who better to show you the soul of a destination than someone who lives and breathes the culture? With insider knowledge of hidden hangouts, local legends and, most importantly, the dishes you won't find on the tourist menu, you'll go behind the scenes for a deeper, more culturally-rich experience.

A group of travellers making a toast at dinner in Menaggio, Italy
Small group of ready-made friends

Travelling solo is fun, but we think it's even better with a small group of like-minded travellers just as eager to explore as you are. Our trips are for people of all ages and from all walks of life, from the rookie backpacker straight out of uni to retirees on a mission to tick off everything on their bucket lists. The diversity keeps things interesting – not to mention the new perspectives to uncover, stories to share and friendships to forge.

A traditional tram travelling up a narrow street in Lisbon
Safety, logistics and convenience

Travelling to a new place is exciting, but it can also be daunting. There's an itinerary to plan, accommodation to book and logistics to navigate – not to mention language barriers and border crossings. We're sure you could handle any situation, but it's reassuring to rock up and know that everything's been taken care of. Your leader will also keep you clued up on cultural do's and don'ts and help you avoid tourist traps so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

A group of hikers walking down a grassy hill
Pick your own style of travel

Whether it's for finger-lickin' food, the freedom of the mountains or rare wildlife encounters, people travel for different reasons. That’s why we’ve created a range of travel themes and styles. From our Basix style with simple accommodation and plenty of free time to our Premium trips featuring our best stays, experiences and leaders (with our Original and Comfort styles in between), there's something to suit every Intrepid traveller.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 based on 5401 reviews submitted.
Reviews are from travellers who have completed their trip and want to share their experience. We show all reviews, but may remove any that include profanity or inappropriate content, are unrelated to the trip or reveal personal details.

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Iceland's Classic Northern Lights

Jane · Traveled December 2024
Very comprehensive and we saw a lot in a short time. The vehicle was very comfortable, our travelling companions were awesome and we were lucky to see the northern lights several times. People who tell you that food in Iceland is expensive are not wrong, but it's a must-visit destination.
Review submitted 04 Jan 2025

Northern Lights Escape

Luying · Traveled December 2024
The accommodation is unacceptable. One of the farm houses don’t have heater in the bathroom and we need to share the bathrooms, even with extra money paid.
Review submitted 29 Dec 2024

Northern Lights Escape

Sam · Traveled December 2024
A magical tour through a magical country. The sights we saw throughout the trip was nothing like what we could see in Australia. Not only that but we had an extremely knowledgeable and charismatic guide, Larus, who really elevated the experience for us. We know now to always look out for hidden people, give each other clothing for Christmas and always be nice to your partner (you never know when you'll need a strand of their hair).
Review submitted 02 Jan 2025

Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest

Kerry · Traveled December 2024
Our Christmas Market trip in December was fabulous! Only disappointment was that we didn’t have snow until the last night of our trip. Our tour leader, Robert, was excellent and we spent a week with a great group of people. A very worthwhile trip, would highly recommend it.
Review submitted 23 Dec 2024

Six Days in Iceland

David · Traveled December 2024
Our trip with Intrepid was absolutely incredible, the people that we got paired with were some of the loveliest you’ll ever meet. The overall experience of iceland was fantastic, made even better by our tour guide Heidren. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough.
Review submitted 20 Dec 2024

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