Globus Escapes Europe Tours from $949 USD | 50% Off Peak Season | March 2026 Departures
- Boarding Pass Travel
- Jan 17
- 6 min read
⏰ If you've always wanted to explore Europe but recoiled at summer's sky-high prices and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, these Globus Escapes Europe tours change the equation entirely. Starting at just $949 USD per person for seven days in Morocco—working out to around $136 per day—you're getting professionally guided tours during off-season months when iconic destinations like Rome, Athens, Scotland, and the Swiss Alps are blissfully uncrowded and significantly cheaper. This isn't discount travel that cuts corners; it's strategic timing that delivers 50% off peak season pricing while experiencing the same destinations, same quality hotels, same expert guides, and same comprehensive itineraries that summer travelers pay double to enjoy. All tours depart in March 2026, with single waivers available so solo travelers aren't penalized with mandatory supplements.
Why These Globus Escapes Europe Tours Stand Out
Most travelers book European tours for June through August because that's when they think Europe "should" be visited—then spend their vacation fighting crowds at the Colosseum, paying €8 for mediocre coffee near tourist traps, and discovering that half of Europe is on holiday the same weeks they are. These Globus Escapes Europe tours flip that playbook entirely: March means fewer tourists clogging narrow streets in Rome, no three-hour lines at the Acropolis, actual locals in Moroccan souks instead of tour groups, and hotel rates that haven't hit summer premiums. You're experiencing the same UNESCO sites, same bucket-list cities, and same cultural immersion—just without the chaos and costs that make summer European travel exhausting and expensive.
The pricing is legitimately aggressive. At $949 USD for seven days in Morocco, you're paying $136 per day for guided touring, hotels, transportation, many meals, and expert local guides who know these destinations intimately. Independent travelers trying to replicate these itineraries during the same period would struggle to match that per-day cost once you factor in hotels, intercity trains or rental cars, admission fees, and the inevitable tourist-trap meals. Even the higher-priced tours like the seven-day Italian Escape at $1,769 USD work out to $253 USD per day—still remarkable value when you consider you're covering Rome, Florence, Venice, and Tuscany with zero planning stress.
What separates Globus from budget tour operators is the calibration of experiences. You're not staying in hostels on the outskirts, eating group meals at chain restaurants, or being herded through destinations on rigid schedules. Globus balances structured touring (professional guides at major sites, skip-the-line access, historical context) with free time to explore independently, mid-range to upscale accommodations in central locations, and dining that reflects actual local cuisine. The single waiver availability is equally significant—solo travelers typically pay 50-100% supplements to book tours; having that waived on select departures makes European touring accessible for singles without the financial penalty.
Offer Breakdown
All prices are per person in Canadian dollars. Tours include accommodations, many meals, professional guides, intercity transportation, and specified activities. International flights to/from Europe are not included.
Moroccan Escape - 7 Days
FROM $949 USD per person | March 1, 2026 departure Around $136 USD per day Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Sahara Desert region, Marrakech
Scottish Highlands Escape - 6 Days
FROM $969 USD per person | March 8, 2026 departure Around $162 USD per day Edinburgh, Highlands, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness
Welsh Escape with London - 8 Days
FROM $1,069 USD per person | March 1, 2026 departure Around $134 USD per day London, Cardiff, Welsh countryside, Snowdonia National Park
Scottish Escape - 7 Days
FROM $1,099 USD per person | March 8, 2026 departure Around $157 USD per day Edinburgh, Glasgow, Highlands, lochs and castles
Lisbon to Madrid Escape - 8 Days
FROM $1,369 USD per person | March 8, 2026 departure Around $171 USD per day Lisbon, Portuguese coast, Seville, Granada, Toledo, Madrid
Croatia & Albania Escape - 9 Days
FROM $1,399 USD per person | March 5, 2026 departure Around $155 USD per day Dubrovnik, Split, Kotor, Tirana, Albanian Riviera
Swiss Escape - 8 Days
FROM $1,529 USD per person | March 1, 2026 departure Around $191 USD per day Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Swiss Alps, Zermatt, Geneva
Italian Escape - 7 Days
FROM $1,769 USD per person | March 8, 2026 departure Around $253 USD per day Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice
What's Included: Accommodations, professional guides, intercity transportation, many meals (typically breakfasts plus select lunches/dinners), entrance fees to specified attractions, and motorcoach transport
What's NOT Included: International flights to/from Europe, most lunches and dinners (unless specified), drinks, tips for guides and drivers, travel insurance, personal expenses
Critical Notes:
50% off peak season pricing (compared to summer departures)
Single waivers available on select tours (solo travelers pay no supplement)
All departures are March 2026
Per-day costs calculated by dividing tour price by number of days
Why Book Through Boarding Pass Travel
We help you choose the tour that matches your European priorities. A $820 USD price difference between Morocco at $949 USD and Italy at $1,769 USD doesn't just reflect cost—it represents fundamentally different experiences. Morocco delivers exotic North African culture and desert landscapes; Italy provides Renaissance art and iconic cities. Scotland offers rugged highlands and whisky heritage; Croatia and Albania combine Adriatic coastal beauty with emerging destinations most North Americans haven't explored. We know Globus tours across all these regions and can tell you which itinerary genuinely matches your interests, physical abilities, and whether you prefer established classics versus off-beaten-path discoveries.
We navigate the realities of March European travel. Off-season touring means incredible value and fewer crowds, but it also means some considerations most travelers don't anticipate: shorter daylight hours, potential weather variability (pack layers and rain gear), some attractions operating on reduced schedules, and understanding which destinations are genuinely pleasant in March versus which might feel bleak. We've sent clients on early spring European tours and ensure you know what to expect—not discovering on arrival that half the restaurants in your Tuscan village are closed for the season or that Scottish Highland weather requires serious preparation.
We manage the complex logistics of European tour travel. You still need flights to tour start cities (Casablona, Edinburgh, London, Lisbon, Dubrovnik, Zurich, Rome), coordinating whether to arrive a day early (almost always recommended for international tours), understanding what's included versus what you're paying for independently, and arranging travel insurance that covers multi-country European itineraries. We handle this planning so you're not discovering at the airport that you needed different documentation, should have budgeted more for excluded meals, or booked the wrong arrival date and missed your tour departure.
You get Canadian protection for international tour purchases. We're TICO-registered, which means when you're depositing $2,000-4,000 USD per person for European tours months before departure, your payments have protection under Ontario's travel industry safeguards. We'll also ensure you have proper travel insurance covering scenarios causing tour cancellations: medical emergencies, family situations, work conflicts, or the specific concerns of European travel like flight delays causing missed tour starts, lost luggage across international borders, or needing medical care in countries with different healthcare systems than Canada.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
50% off peak season pricing reflects savings compared to summer season departures on similar itineraries. Prices shown are "from" rates per person in Canadian dollars (CAD) based on double occupancy and specific March 2026 departure dates listed. Single waiver availability varies by tour—contact us to confirm which departures offer solo traveler supplements waived. Tours include accommodations, many meals (typically daily breakfast plus select lunches/dinners), professional English-speaking guides, intercity transportation via motorcoach, entrance fees to specified attractions, and activities outlined in each tour program. International flights to tour start city and from tour end city are NOT included. Gratuities for guides and drivers, most lunches and dinners (unless specified), alcoholic beverages, travel insurance, and personal expenses not included. Final pricing confirmed at booking based on selected departure date and room configuration. Tours operated by Globus. Travel agency service fees may apply. We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance including medical coverage for international travel, trip cancellation protection, coverage for missed tour departure due to flight delays, and emergency medical evacuation.
DISCLAIMER:
Tours offered by Globus and subject to their complete terms and conditions. Boarding Pass Travel is a TICO-registered travel agency (TICO #50025969) based in Ontario, Canada. Pricing, availability, and itinerary details are accurate at time of posting but subject to change without notice. 50% off claim compares March 2026 "Escapes" pricing to summer peak season pricing on comparable itineraries—actual savings vary by specific tour and departure date. Single waiver availability is limited and not guaranteed on all tours or departure dates. We are not responsible for errors or omissions. All bookings subject to Globus's terms and conditions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring they have valid passports (with 6+ months validity beyond return date), required visas for countries visited (requirements vary by destination and nationality), and meet all entry requirements for European destinations. Most tours visit Schengen Area countries—Canadian citizens typically do not need visas for short-term tourism but should verify current requirements before travel.
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