European Focus
Private Tours & Ancestral Photography in Europe
Private Tours in Europe
Ancestral Photos in Europe
About European Focus Private Tours and Photography

Small, Private Group Tours in Europe

European Focus specializes in bringing the pleasures of travel in Europe to small, intimate groups. We organize and lead tours in Germany, Ireland, Italy, France and at least a dozen other countries.

Small Group Travel is what European Focus is all about.
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Pleasure Tours and Genealogy Tours

Frequent Questions About Our Private European Tours

How far ahead should we book our tour?
Most tours are booked from six to nine months in advance. However, I recommend a year if you want your pick of dates.

How many people are on a tour, and what about kids?
That's up to you. This is your tour. I never mix and match strangers. I have done tours for singles, couples and small family groups. The maximum number of people is 10, which would be handled in two groups. My wife Jenean would drive the other vehicle.

Is there a more economical time of the year to tour than others? What months do you offer tours?
Tours are offered from April through October. Check availability now. April and early May and the the last half of the month of October are the times when your tour can be priced the most economically. My high season rates are in effect from mid-May through the end of September because this is the time when more people desire tours, the weather is generally better and hotels raise their prices accordingly. These are all facts I must take into consideration when providing a price for your individualized tour.

Do you offer organized itinerary tours?
Yes. You can find out more by checking out the My Favorite Places in Europe Tour. We also can put together educational tours, tours focusing on a specific person or event (such as Martin Luther sites) and so on. There are practically no limits to what we can do.

What does a private tour cost?
It depends on your group size and your needs. I do have some fixed price organized tours that you may choose from. If you want to design your own tour, fill out a Genealogy Tour Application or a Pleasure Tour Application and I'll provide you with a no-strings estimate.

Can we drink beer or wine while on one of your private tours and are drinks included with our tour price?
Drinks are included with your tour price up to a reasonable limit. I enjoy a beer or glass of wine as much as anyone. (Conscientious about your safety, I never drink alcohol if I have to drive you somewhere after the meal.) You can learn more about your Trip Captain here.

What are the tour regulations and rules?
You can print my regulations by going to this page.
"Traveling with Jim is like traveling with your best friend plus with his knowledge, expertise, and language skills you see more and learn more. You can't find a better way to travel."
— Ralph & Marge Kroehler, Illinois

"I could never travel more than 100 miles away from home again without James and Jenean Derheim"
— Nancy Sauers, California

"We saw and did things we never imagined were possible, and we were truly spoiled the entire trip. The only problem with James is that he did such a great job, we would not want to travel again without him."
— Pete and Judy Hildebrandt, Oregon

"Jim & Jenean have created truly memorable journeys for our family.  Where ever we wanted to go, they found us great places to stay and fascinating places to see.  It makes me laugh when I receive mailings promising better — there is no better!"
— Lynn Patterson, Oregon

"My family has traveled with Jim the last two summers and we hope to have the opportunity to do so again in the future.  I wouldn't want to travel to Europe without him.  He is an extremely knowledgeable, gracious and overall outstanding tour guide."
— Tim Soliday, Arizona