In response to requests from people interested in a "simpler life" while on an active vacation, Euro-Bike & Walking Tours has created a new pocket-book friendly category of bicycle tours in France and throughout Europe.
After more than 30 years of organizing luxury tours in Europe, the company's 2007 tour lineup now features a new category of Budget bicycle tours.
Designed for the traveler who puts less importance on glamorous accommodations and numerous group dinners, these tours are priced 40 percent lower than EB&WT's standard Luxury tours.
"We've heard from many people who are happy to stay in more humble accommodations and prefer to have more nights on their own, and we've listened", said René Hoeve, president of Euro-Bike & Walking Tours. "We hope these new Budget tours will also allow people on tighter budgets to travel with us and learn what a great experience a group cycling tour in Europe can be."
Budget departures are available on EB&WT's Burgundy, Bordeaux-Dordogne, La Loire, Normandy & Brittany Coast and A Taste of Provence bike tours in France as well as numerous other itineraries throughout Europe.
Whether people choose Budget tours for their economical appeal or for the pure joy of experiencing Europe's simpler side, these trips are great for families, couples and solo travelers.
Budget tour hotels fall in the 2- and 3-star range. The only other difference between Budget and Luxury tours is that Budget tours will include two multi-course dinners with wine.
Luxury tours remain unchanged, featuring top quality hotels. These tours also continue to boast four or five dinners.
Holding a middle ground between Budget and Luxury tours, EB&WT has included Comfort tours in its 2007 lineup. These tours boast 3-star or better hotels and include three dinners.
Adding the third category of tours means 2007 has more departure dates than ever.
"Euro-Bike & Walking Tours is committed to giving people a choice", Hoeve said. "With more departures and more luxury level options, we're confident we'll see many new happy faces on our tours."
Budget, Comfort and Luxury tours all offer the same outstanding guides, routes, support van and all the extras EB&WT customers have come to enjoy over the years.
Euro-Bike & Walking Tours has been leading active vacations in Europe since 1974.
All tours are fully supported and feature exclusive routes, luggage transfer and 24-hour assistance from our multi-lingual European guides. The company offers cycling and walking vacations in 15 European countries and New Zealand, with additional choices for private groups interested in a custom tour. For a free catalog or more information about Euro-Bike & Walking Tours visit the Web site at www.eurobike.com or call (800) 321-6060. | 
