I have always avoided Mr. Steves' products and programs because, well, I find him pretty annoying. In an effort to educate myself I went to his website. I'm pretty appalled.

A 7 day itinerary to London, Paris, Florence or Rome will set you back $1995, plus air. That's $285 a day; however, since "Day 7" is actually the day you depart you're only getting 6 nights hotel, which makes it $332 a day. That's double - if you want a single room it's an extra $425.

For someone who champions "budget travel" that's really taking the p1$$.