If you’ve never experienced the ease and comfort of a coach holiday before, and you’re looking to embark on an adventure, either as a solo traveller, or as a couple or group, there are a few things to consider to help choose your perfect coach holiday.

1. Identify Your Travel Interests

Do you prefer scenic countryside, historic cities, coastal retreats, vibrant atmospheres or cultural experiences? Do you enjoy themed tours and excursions, such as food & wine experiences, visits to Christmas markets or theatre breaks?

2. Decide on the Duration

Do you want to enjoy a short weekend getaway or are you looking for something a little longer with an extended stay and including mulit-day tours?  Consider here your budget and how long you’re comfortable travelling. If it’s your first foray into Coach travel, you may wish to opt for a short getaway as a starting point.

3. Choose Your Preferred Theme and Atmosphere

Many coach holidays will offer highly structured itineraries, particularly when looking at multi-day stays with excursions to nearby destinations. Having a pre-planned itinerary means no stressful preparation or research before you go – it’s all organised for you. However, this format will likely mean that you need to be in certain places at certain times. If that’s going to be stressful for you once you’re there, then you might prefer to investigate the options of more relaxed experiences, where you have free time during the day or evening to choose how you want to spend it.

4. Consider the Level of Activity

Some coach holidays include tours that are leisurely, whilst others will involve walking tours or adventure activities so it’s important to check if the proposed itinerary of a particular holiday matches your fitness and mobility levels. Whilst many coach holidays will make provisions for accessibility, it’s worth considering how much, or little, you want to take on!

5. Check What’s Included

Look at what’s included in your overall coach holiday – consider the accommodation quality, any meal plans / options, the excursions involved and any entrance fees. Some packages may be all-inclusive, or Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, whilst others will have optional add-ons.

6. Read Reviews & Customer Feedback

Make sure you check testimonials and reviews to find out about previous customer experiences. Look for their feedback on the ease of booking, organisation of the trip, comfort and overall quality of the experience.

7. Set a Budget

Whilst you might have decided you are looking for a multi-day European coach holiday, make sure it falls within your set budget and keep in mind any ‘hidden costs’ such as overnight taxes, optional excursions or single supplements. Watch out for hidden costs, such as optional excursions or single supplements.

Personal Preferences

Choosing the right coach holiday comes down to personal preferences, comfort, and budget. Taking all of these factors into consideration and what works best for you, you’ll easily find the best coach holiday for you.

If you’re looking for the perfect trip that suits your style and ensures an unforgettable trip, take a look at all our upcoming holidays and decide which is the one for you!