Good choice for travel with two young adult sons?

Have you asked sons what they think about a tour group of mostly much older people? We don't know your sons so it's difficult to know how they might feel. My own opinion is that you and the boys would have more fun on your own and they could help with planning. They are old enough to plan the whole trip really.

Actually, they're old enough to make the whole trip alone. Some of us where doing it when we were a heck of a lot younger than they.

When I travel alone, I wind up staying in rural hostels, that are just past the far beyonds. I'm an old fart. Some of the other people are young twerps, When we go tearing around for the day's activities, the division is along lines of interest rather than age. I wind up spending time with kids that are a third my age or younger, but have knowledge I'll never have - - it's embarrassing. We generally go our separate ways sometime between sundown and supper.

People are people.

If your kids can hold their own about what they're doing rather being focused on earbuds and social media, they'll be fine. If they can't the whole trip's a waste no matter how you do it.

I'd think young gentlemen would prefer to go to especially lively cities like Budapest, Prague, Munich and Amsterdam. Some of the big cities like Paris and London would be also great.

The only tour that such young men would be comfortable on would be either with a bunch of college students or young teachers (and adults) on a Summer tour.

Thanks all!

I did the RS Heart of Italy last May with my brother, his wife and their 2 adult sons. It was their first time to Europe. The age range for the tour we were on ranged from the 20 yr old nephew to late 60's. The guys had a wonderful time. They chatted with and/or spent time with almost everyone on the tour and had a marvelous time in Rome, Volterra, Cinque Terre and Florence. With the 25 of us, there was another 20-something traveling with her parents, a couple in their 30's, a couple in their 40's, several in their 50's and several in their 60's. I was at the older end, but I did not feel it was really an old person tour.

My brother and I decided on the tour for a variety of reasons. First, it was pretty easy to let Rick do the hotels and transportation and not have to figure that out for the 5 of us. Second, I was concerned about getting the guys up and moving, so having the tour guide and a set time took away that worry on my part. BTW, the guide posted a schedule for the next day every afternoon and the guys were eager to get up and get going every morning...whereas at home they will usually want to sleep in. Third, I really enjoyed the group mix. We had plenty of family time and they had plenty of time away from us! They made some interesting friends of all ages on the tour, went hiking and partying with some of them. Fourth, the tour guide was awesome in getting everyone engaged. At the orientation meeting we were asked if we had any specific interests. The younger nephew said he was interested in the Medici family. The tour guide went out of her way to point out Medici-related things to him. In fact in the Uffizi where we had a local guide, I looked around at one point just to see who was where and there was Trina, the guide with the nephew, pulling him across the gallery to show and discuss a painting of Lorenzo de Medici (or was it Giuliano?). Fifth, and perhaps more importantly, I didn't have to be the totally planner on this trip! I enjoyed myself!

It worked well for our family, but everyone and every family functions differently. Have a great time with your guys whatever you decide.

Bonnie,

where you want to go and what you want to do will depend.

I took a tour with a person in Paris. Its like a dating service with out the date, but they try to match your interests/age with the person giving the tour. Its by donation only and i thought it was really informative. But again, it will depend on what you want or expect.

happy trails.

As a young adult, myself, I would prefer going on a trip with my family without an organized tour group. I enjoy the flexibility of it. The choice to go on an organized tour group depends on what you and your sons want to get out of it. If you want to make sure you have someone to show you around the museums etc, you can always hire tour guides for that. If you want a more organized schedule and transport, then an organized tour group may be the best. I don't know what you and your sons are like - it really comes down to your preferences. For me personally though, I would rather do it on my own.