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ADLER TRAVEL

Guided Tours & Escorted Vacations

"Every landmark. Every story. Every detail handled. so you can simply experience it."

WHY GUIDED TOURS

Travel Deeper. Worry Less.

A guided tour is the most efficient way to experience a destination with genuine depth. While independent travelers spend hours navigating logistics, guided tour guests are already inside the Uffizi Gallery before the queues form, seated at a family-run trattoria that doesn't appear on any app, or standing at a viewpoint only a local guide knows to visit at dawn.

At Adler Travel, we've been matching clients with the world's finest guided tour operators for over a century, Tauck, Globus, Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, and many more. We know which tours deliver on their promise, which guides are truly exceptional, and which itineraries leave room to breathe versus which ones rush you from bus to bus. That knowledge is not available on a booking website. It comes from decades of firsthand experience and deep operator relationships.

Whether you're dreaming of the great capitals of Europe, the ancient temples of Southeast Asia, the wildlife of East Africa, or the wonders of South America, our advisors will match you with a tour that fits your pace, your interests, and your travel style, then handle every detail of booking, pre- and post-tour extensions, flights, and transfers.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

The Guided Tour Difference

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Expert Local Guides

Licensed, passionate guides who bring history and culture to life, in ways no guidebook can replicate.

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Handpicked Hotels

Carefully selected properties, centrally located, highly rated, and chosen for character and comfort.

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Seamless Logistics

Every transfer, entrance ticket, and reservation handled. You simply arrive and enjoy.

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Authentic Dining

Meals at restaurants chosen for local character, from family-run trattorias to iconic bistros.

OUR TRAVELERS

Moments From the Road

Real clients, real journeys, a glimpse of what's waiting for you.

Couple celebrating their honeymoon in Paris, France
PARIS, FRANCE
"We had always dreamed of a honeymoon in Paris. Ann built an itinerary around everything we love and it felt like the whole city was ours. We came home already talking about where we want to go next, with Ann's help of course!"

Carol & David M., Connecticut

European Honeymoon, 12 Days

Travelers visiting a stunning Japanese temple on a guided Asia tour
KYOTO, JAPAN
"Japan felt totally manageable with a guide, the language barrier simply disappeared. Our guide took us to a tea house that I would never have found on my own."

Susan R., New Haven

Japan in Depth, 10 Days

Hikers on a guided Patagonia tour with dramatic mountain peaks
PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA
"I'm not a seasoned traveler, and South America felt intimidating. But from the moment we landed to the moment we left, every detail was handled. It was the trip of my life."

Michael T., Hamden

Patagonia Explorer, 14 Days

Donna MacPhail with clients on a guided tour in Puglia, Italy
PUGLIA, ITALY
"Donna knew exactly the right tour for us, not too rushed, not too slow. We saw everything we'd dreamed of and still had time to wander. We're already planning the next one."

Linda & Frank B., Woodbridge

Italian Splendors, 11 Days

YOUR SPECIALISTS

Meet Our Escorted Tour Specialists

Our advisors have personally traveled the routes they recommend, and have the operator relationships to get you more than you'll find on any booking site.

Donna MacPhail, Senior Travel Advisor at Adler Travel
SENIOR TRAVEL ADVISOR

Donna MacPhail

Nearly 40 years of expertise in Italy, Europe, and group tours. Donna is Adler Travel's most experienced guided tour specialist. She has personally traveled virtually every route she recommends.

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John Weinstein, Senior Travel Advisor at Adler Travel
SENIOR TRAVEL ADVISOR

John Weinstein

40+ years across Europe, South America, and Central America. John specializes in crafting personalized guided itineraries for independent-minded travelers who still want the comfort of expert logistics.

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Tobi Fineberg, Senior Travel Advisor at Adler Travel
SENIOR TRAVEL ADVISOR

Tobi Fineberg

Specialist in Asia, Europe, and independent travel. Tobi's clients love that she builds guided itineraries with built-in breathing room: structured enough to see everything, flexible enough to feel spontaneous.

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LET'S BUILD YOUR ITINERARY

Your Guided Tour Starts With a Conversation

Tell one of our specialists where you'd like to go, how long you have, and what matters most to you. We'll take it from there, matching you with the right operator, the right itinerary, and handling every detail of your trip.

No commitment required. We'll match you with the right advisor within one business day.