3 min read · Published: November 9, 2026
Clevertours is a tour operator based in Cologne that offers low-priced package holidays. The brand is run by clevertours.com GmbH, a subsidiary within the DERTOUR Group, which in turn belongs to the REWE Group. The operator does not sell directly to end customers but through selected portals and travel agencies.
Key takeaways
- Legal name: clevertours.com GmbH, Humboldtstrasse 140 to 144, 51149 Cologne, Germany (commercial register Cologne, HRB 27835).
- Founded in 2007 and, according to the operator’s own page, a wholly owned subsidiary of DERTOUR Central Europe.
- Part of the DERTOUR Group and therefore of the REWE Group.
- Focus: low-priced special products bought directly from suppliers, from beach holidays and city breaks to cruises.
- German travel law applies. A security certificate must be in place before you pay a deposit.
| Fact sheet: Clevertours | |
|---|---|
| Operator | clevertours.com GmbH |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Group | DERTOUR Group, REWE Group |
| Focus | Affordable package holidays and special products |
| Insolvency protection | Security certificate, provider shown in your confirmation |
Table of contents
Who is behind Clevertours?
According to the DERTOUR Group, clevertours was founded in 2007. On its information page, the brand describes itself as a firm part of the DERTOUR Group, which it calls the second largest travel company in the German market, and of the REWE Group.
In August 2017 the trade press reported that DER Touristik was repositioning Clevertours. Until then it had been a white-label brand that mainly produced trips for REWE Reisen and Penny Reisen, and in a few cases for travel agency organisations. The plan was to take the brand to a wider market.
What is Clevertours known for?
Clevertours stands for inexpensive package holidays, with the emphasis on price and included extras. According to the operator, the brand buys products directly, which is meant to lower prices. It says its range runs from budget to high-end trips, from beach holidays and city breaks to cruises.
The trips are sold exclusively through selected portals and through travel agencies. The operator does not list individual destinations.
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Show Clevertours offersWhat does this mean for your booking?
If you book a Clevertours trip, clevertours.com GmbH in Cologne is your contract partner. Travelissimo offers these deals through its booking partner travianet and is not the tour operator. German travel law applies. Under the booking terms, the operator may only accept payments before departure if a customer money protection contract exists and you receive a security certificate showing the name and contact details of the insurer.
Our experience with Clevertours
Our experience: For us, Clevertours is an operator for travellers who watch the price. What counts most for us is that it is a German company based in Cologne, so German travel law and a security certificate apply. With low-priced offers we recommend checking included services, flight times and luggage carefully. We are glad to go through this with you if you wish.
FAQ
Who is my contract partner with Clevertours?
Your contract partner is clevertours.com GmbH in Cologne. Travelissimo offers these deals through its booking partner travianet and is not the tour operator.
Is Clevertours part of a larger group?
Yes. According to the operator’s page, Clevertours is a wholly owned subsidiary of DERTOUR Central Europe and part of the DERTOUR Group and the REWE Group.
How is my trip protected if the operator becomes insolvent?
Under the booking terms, the operator must secure customer payments and give you a security certificate before you pay. The insurer is named on that document. We did not find it on the operator’s own pages.
What kind of trips does Clevertours offer?
The brand offers low-priced package holidays, from beach holidays and city breaks to cruises. It puts the emphasis on price and included services.
Can I book Clevertours through Travelissimo?
Yes, offers from this operator can be found in the Travelissimo booking search. Availability and price depend on your travel dates.
Would you like to compare Clevertours offers with other operators? Use the Travelissimo booking search.
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Prices, times and rules in this article come from these sources. Last checked: November 9, 2026.
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