Festival Tours in Europe

Friday, 04, Jun 2010 11:10

Festival Tours in EuropeFestival tours can be great if you're looking for an organised and fun way to experience new cultures across Europe - and there are plenty of options on offer from First Festival Travel.

Whether you're after a day tour in the UK, a weekend tour at home or abroad or a full European festival experience, there's bound to be a package that's perfect for you.

Europe festival tours

Have you ever fantasised about running with the bulls in Pamplona, celebrating La Tomatina with Spain's biggest tomato fight, ringing in St Patrick's Day with the locals in Ireland or raising a glass in the beer tents at Oktoberfest in Munich? These and many more Europe festival tours can be booked through First Festival Travel.

You'll also be able to book tickets for the grand Las Fallas Festival in Valenica, Spain - which takes place in March each year - as well as the Cologne Carnival, which is steeped in Germany's historic Roman traditions.

And if you fancy welcoming the new year in Edinburgh for Hogmanay and the city's Winter Festival, there are plenty of options and itineraries to help you plan your trip north of the border.

UK tours

If you are limited by time, you may want to try somewhere a little closer to home - and a day tour in the UK could be the perfect solution. Whether you're after a unique cheese rolling experience in Gloucestershire or a day out at one of the UK's premier racing events, there's sure to be a day tour package to suit your tastes.

Horse racing fans can book tickets for a number of top events all over the country - including the Grand National at Aintree, the Epsom Derby at Epsom Downs Racecourse and the world-famous Royal Meeting at Ascot.

And if you're after a great day trip to a range of UK destinations, why not snap up a package and visit one of the many destinations on offer? These include transport, entrance fees and the expertise of knowledgeable guides and cover destinations including the Cotswolds, Leeds Castle and Rochester, Cambridge and a Mystical Day Tour - stopping at Stonehenge, King Arthur's Avalon, Chalice Well Gardens and Glastonbury Abbey.

Booking your tour

Booking with First Festival Travel couldn't be easier - tour costs and schedules can easily be found online and the helpful staff members are all seasoned travellers who can answer any questions you may have about your booking. You can even pick up a travel insurance policy for extra peace of mind and can choose to donate a tree to offset the carbon footprint of your adventure.

Whether you're after festival tours abroad, or simply want to get out and about for a day in the UK, there's sure to be something to take your fancy!


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