and the direction Smile of Europe is moving in…
Smile of Europe launched in 2015 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than 9 years, hundreds like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain REGIONS and LOCAL COMMUNITIES so special.
Smile of Europe is a luxury tour operator that specializes in personally curated small group and private journeys in Europe. We are a Belgian-Thai company represented in over 100 select travel agents across Asia but our guests reside all over the world. We offer small group journeys unlike any other European tour operator.
Our small group journeys are designed for independently minded travellers that appreciate the ease of shared private transport and sightseeing, but who value flexibility and leisure time for self-discovery and exploration. Our local guides are registered experts in the places and sights visited. And with a limit of 8 guests per tour, we can provide unparalleled access to the most boutique hotels in Europe.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of PREMIUM SMALL GROUP TRIPS as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCES which are divided into 4 different categories:
These are especially designed for Families & Friends whom prefer to travel privately and in very small groups (6-12 people). Overland transport is performed with luxurious Mercedes Benz Vito Tourer (6 seats). To reduce travel times from city to city, High-Speed Trains or inter-European flights can also be used. We stay in 4 star hotels.
Carefully curated trip for those who have a special interest for - want to learn more about - historical & cultural backgrounds; art and local crafts of one or more travel destinations. These trips are supplemented with premium services such as: specialized local guides, luxurious stays in 5-star hotels and countless gourmet dinners in Michelin-starred restaurants. The number of available departure dates is very limited (1-2 / per year), as is the number of travelers (maximum 12).
Signature collections of carefully curated tours with thematic designed travel itineraries. We have designed these especially for travelers with a special interest (the purpose of each trip follows a shared interest of the whole group); these are popular theme tours that return annually and are particularly of interest to a large number of Asian travelers. Examples include but are not limited to: Flowers and Gardens / Heavenly Drinks / Sports Fan Trips / Winter Tours / Culinary Workshops / Ladies Only Tours / Senior Travelers Tours / Love Travel Tours / Festival Tours...etc. We present you a unique portfolio with more than 99 different thematic tours... Inquire with our travel consultants. We are confident that you will discover a trip that falls within your area of guaranteed interest.
There are no limits to our top-notch service when it comes to personalized travel and what the most discerning traveler can expect, when they’re planning a vacation to Europe with us. A tailor-made, personalized trip is always meticulously prepared for you by one of Smile of Europe's in-house travel professionals. Our 25-years’ experience in this regard is still unparalleled in Asia. The most complex travel planning requests will find a tailor-made solution from us within less than 48 hours, so come and check it out quickly!
Our Trips are suitable for FIT Individual travelers, Couples, Multi-Gen Families, Small Groups of Friends and Small & Medium sized Enterprises, who are eager to explore the world together.
All our trips are deeply immersive 7 days / 6 nights’ itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and enough down time to really relax and soak it all in. Our tours are small and mighty - they squeeze all the excitement and authenticity into a manageable 7 days window. There is an exception made for our Exclusive Tours as in-depth exploration in Europe takes considerable more time to absorb everything, so for these trips we'll travel a bit longer : 10 days / 9 nights.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm – and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips, once touched down in certain regions and/or destinations, are fully operated according to the “ 4 Pillars of Sustainable Travel “ - principle :
BUY LOCAL | RESPECT LOCAL CULTURE | SAVE ENERGY | PROTECT HERITAGE
We’re looking forward to serve you in 2025 !