I’ve been taking RS tours since 2008. Obviously have enjoyed them all. As a solo traveler I have enjoyed the company, support and security of the group travel style. So, wanting to revisit an area of a certain country, I am considering repeating a tour I took 12 years ago. The itinerary appears to be the same with the exception of the last stop which I have never visited.
Would love to hear from those who have repeated a tour OR considered doing just that.
Thanks 🙂
Posted by
Bainbridge Island, WA
420 posts
While I haven't yet repeated a tour, I have gone back independently to places that I first went to on a tour, and in the case of my upcoming tour it's to a place I've been to on my own many years ago. I find that when I go back to a city or town I've been before I start to see things and notice details I missed the first time around and get a chance to visit some museums or buildings or parks I missed the first time around. And if it's been 10+ years, it's interesting to see what has changed or not changed. I'm a solo traveler as well and find it easier to revisit a place when someone else is handling the logistics..... Go for it!
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
17491 posts
I have repeated a non-RS tour and had a terrific time. Mine was a Seymour Travels tour of Orkney and Shetland. I took the original one in 2023 and took it again in 2025. The itinerary had changed a bit for 2025 so I did see some different things. The actual reason I retook it was that I was so in awe of these islands the first time around I wanted to go back and see things again when I was not feeling so overcome, lol.
Your guide will be different, the group will be different and your experience will be different. I'd go for it!'
Is the one you are considering re-taking Village Italy? Just asking because that is one where the ending city has changed, lol.
Posted by
CA
2325 posts
I don’t mind going back to a place I’ve seen on a tour. But, I don’t want to spend money to do so just to see that one new place. I would try and incorporate that place with places I’ve never been.
Flying and training in Europe is easy to do.
Posted by
OP
60 posts
Considering Eastern France tour. With the exception of Paris, many times, I have not returned to France. The only France tour I have not taken is the My Way tour. ( I would love it if RS would do a concentrated Provence tour)
I loved the Village Italy tour, so this past Spring I took the Tuscany tour and thoroughly enjoyed revisiting and concentrating on that region specifically.
Posted by
243 posts
Hello,
DH and I are about to embark on our 3rd consecutive RS Alpine My Way tour. '24 and '25 with our adult triplets and now, just the 2 of us. We've loved it both times and have no doubt this upcoming trip to 5 countries, surrounded by the Alps, will be no less wonderful. It being a "My Way" type of tour ensures we are able to tailor-make our itinerary every year so we only repeat the specific spots we want to see again. Other than the destinations, there is no set agenda, except for what we plan ourselves.
In between, we have taken the RS traditional Belgium/Holland tour. I can imagine that it would be very similar each time based on the schedule being the same. Therefore, I don't have a desire to repeat that exact tour again.
~Mitzi
Posted by
Used to be Steilacoom, now it’s Las Vegas
2599 posts
My husband commented about a year ago that he would absolutely do the Eastern France tour again out of the 13 tours we’ve done. Part of it for me would be to see changes and differences, even if we had the same guide. We would be better prepared with how to spend our free time and how to select restaurants. I would love to see Verdun again and spend more time in our final location or surrounding area.
Posted by
Camas, WA
14 posts
I will be repeating Village Italy again this month. The first time was with my daughter, and we loved this tour. This time will be with my husband, as I know he would love it. Still my favorite tour out of five!