Euro-Bike & Walking Tours introduces 'Econo-Tours'
In 2003, Euro-Bike & Walking Tours launched a new tier of active vacations for budget-minded travelers called Econo- Tours. With prices starting at $1395 for 6 days, these cycling and walking tours cost 30% less than Euro-Bike's luxury tours. The new tours are fully supported with English-speaking tour guides, luggage transport, roadside van support, and 24-hour customer service. Plus they follow the same exclusive routes as the company's popular luxury trips. However, travelers can save $400 - $1200 per person by staying at 2- and 3-star hotels and opting for just two group dinners. "People are looking for ways to save money and we wanted to make European travel as affordable as possible," said Euro-Bike & Walking Tours'" President, René Hoeve. "These Econo-Tours offer such good value, the response already has been phenomenal."

The company offers Econo-Tour departures on cycling and walking trips throughout Europe, featuring top destinations like Holland, Provence, Burgundy, Italy, Germany, Eastern Europe, and Ireland. All are fully supported, and follow meticulously researched bike routes and footpaths. All breakfasts and two gourmet group dinners are included in the tour price, all lunches and the remaining dinners are not. The price also includes hotel accommodations at 2- and 3-star hotels featuring en suite facilities.

Euro-Bike & Walking Tours has been leading active vacations in Europe since 1974. In addition to their Econo-Tours, the company offers a full line of luxury cycling and walking vacations in 14 European countries, with additional specialty departures for singles and families. The luxury tours feature deluxe accommodations and gourmet meals. Trips range in length from 6 days to two weeks.