Tour Styles - Special Event Tours

If you've ever wanted to enjoy the fanfare of Pasadena's Rose Bowl Parade, experience the excitement of the Calgary Stampede or admire the majesty of Edinburgh's Military Tattoo, you might consider booking a tour specifically centered around one of these well-attended annual events. After all, when you book a special event tour, your vacation packager has already handled all of the nitty-gritty logistics. Your accommodations, transportation and tickets to the event (often with top-notch seats or other VIP treatment) are all arranged for you ahead of time. Not only do you know the price of your vacation up front, but you don't have to do any of the planning!

In some instances, it can be very difficult to even purchase tickets to world-renowned events that typically sell out quickly. However, tour operators pay fees up front well before the event, so they can be sure to secure admission for their clients. Tour companies also purchase tickets in bulk at a group rate, and they pass the savings on to you. For heralded performances like the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, held only every 10 years, individual tickets and accommodations can be very hard to secure, even a year or two before the event. But tour companies such as Globus and Trafalgar, which bring visitors to Oberammergau every decade, plan far in advance for their clients.

Special event tours are led by friendly, knowledgeable guides, who know not only the region, but the event itself, extremely well. You'll get the inside scoop on such annual events as the Albuquerque Balloon Festival, Venice's colorful Carnevale festivities or Germany's Christmas Markets. You'll learn how to best enjoy all of the celebrations just like the locals do!