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4.2 | Great | 25 Reviews
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Type: River cruise
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Easy
Easy Physical Level Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Theme:
Small Ship Cruise
Visits: France, Giverny, Paris, Rouen
From $ 5,590
$ 559 per day
Highlights
  • Your Parisian rhapsody... flows through the heart of the city of l'amour
  • meanders through painted landscapes and flowers with romance in seaside villages and exquisite gardens along the Seine...

    Impressions of France... rendered on canvas within famed art or quickly captured by street artists in Montmartre

  • gilded into a golden palace at Versailles
  • indulged during a château dinner
  • distilled into apple brandy and cider
  • carved into a clifftop castle
  • and floating in a Water Garden... linger long after you return home. Follow the Seine to coastal Normandy on a 10-day journey that's sure to impress. Discover the art of Paris before a 7-night cruise to Rouen
  • Honfleur and Giverny
  • immortalized by Impressionist artists. Visit D-Day beaches
  • sample Calvados where it is made
  • dine at a private château and more before returning to Paris via riverboat.

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4.2 | Great | 25 Reviews
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Type: Small group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
Family Friendly
Visits: Spain, Madrid, Porto
From $ 5,990
$ 599 per day
Highlights
  • Visit an opulent royal palace
  • cycle through Madrid's historic Casa de Campo
  • and immerse in art at the Prado. Ride a 4x4 to an archaeological site; breathe romance and heroic legends in Salamanca and Guimaraes; navigate mazes of colorful streets on a bicycle in Porto; kayak on the Douro River; learn the origins of azujelos and Fado music; wind along scenic bicycle trails in Vinho Verde country; and sail to postcard villages
  • castles
  • winetowns
  • and vineyards in the Douro Valley
  • a winemaking region unlike any other in the world.  This ten-day tour of Portugal and Spain includes Madrid
  • Salamanca
  • Porto
  • and a riverboat cruise deep into the Douro River Valley for an authentic taste of life in a seldom-visited region steeped in a wine-making culture thousands of years old. Along the way
  • sightseeing choices offer an array of excursions and possibilities. Begin in Madrid
  • where you can get a taste of Spain at an historic food market
  • take a bicycle tour of the city's largest park
  • and peruse art masterpieces at the Prado. Explore the medieval university-town of Salamanca
  • where the gorgeous architecture seems to glow. Board a luxury riverboat and wind along Portugal's Douro River Valley
  • the world's oldest demarcated wine region
  • where you'll find miles of mountains and hills carved into vineyard terraces. Explore prehistoric rock-art on a 4x4 safari in Foz Coa. Visit medieval towns
  • castle ruins
  • and palaces
  • and immerse yourself in local history and culture
  • kayaking on the Douro River
  • and bicycling through Vinho Verde country. Ride a cable car and a three-wheel taxi on a sightseeing tour of Porto
  • an enticing labyrinth of winding streets and stairways
  •  baroque churches and palaces
  • street art
  • and colorful bohemian enclaves
  • and cycle from the waterfront Ribeira district
  • one of the city's oldest
  • liveliest
  • and most picturesque neighborhoods.

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4.2 | Great | 25 Reviews
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Type: Small group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
Family Friendly
Visits: Spain, Madrid, Porto
From $ 5,990
$ 599 per day
Highlights
  • Visit an opulent royal palace
  • cycle through Madrid's historic Casa de Campo
  • and immerse in art at the Prado. Ride a 4x4 to an archaeological site; breathe romance and heroic legends in Salamanca and Guimaraes; navigate mazes of colorful streets on a bicycle in Porto; kayak on the Douro River; learn the origins of azujelos and Fado music; wind along scenic bicycle trails in Vinho Verde country; and sail to postcard villages
  • castles
  • winetowns
  • and vineyards in the Douro Valley
  • a winemaking region unlike any other in the world.  This ten-day tour of Portugal and Spain includes Madrid
  • Salamanca
  • Porto
  • and a riverboat cruise deep into the Douro River Valley for an authentic taste of life in a seldom-visited region steeped in a wine-making culture thousands of years old. Along the way
  • sightseeing choices offer an array of excursions and possibilities. Begin in Madrid
  • where you can get a taste of Spain at an historic food market
  • take a bicycle tour of the city's largest park
  • and peruse art masterpieces at the Prado. Explore the medieval university-town of Salamanca
  • where the gorgeous architecture seems to glow. Board a luxury riverboat and wind along Portugal's Douro River Valley
  • the world's oldest demarcated wine region
  • where you'll find miles of mountains and hills carved into vineyard terraces. Explore prehistoric rock-art on a 4x4 safari in Foz Coa. Visit medieval towns
  • castle ruins
  • and palaces
  • and immerse yourself in local history and culture
  • kayaking on the Douro River
  • and bicycling through Vinho Verde country. Ride a cable car and a three-wheel taxi on a sightseeing tour of Porto
  • an enticing labyrinth of winding streets and stairways
  •  baroque churches and palaces
  • street art
  • and colorful bohemian enclaves
  • and cycle from the waterfront Ribeira district
  • one of the city's oldest
  • liveliest
  • and most picturesque neighborhoods.

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4.6 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
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Insight Vacations
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion
Visits: Scotland, United Kingdom
From $ 5,575
$ 390 per day
Highlights
  • Edinburgh: A hush descends and eyes turn to the castle. The skirl of the pipes rises and drums crack the night air as a tide of tunics and tartan flood from the drawbridge. For a limited time in August, witness the incredible spectacle of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
  • Edinburgh: Your Local Expert walks with you inside the walls of the Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg.
  • Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Expert as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
  • St. Andrews: Visit the university town where the famous beach scene from 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed and see the golf course where the sport was created.
  • Inverness: See the River Ness, Inverness Castle and beautiful scenery as you explore the history of this Highland city.
  • Inverness: At the exciting Culloden Visitor Center, discover why the Battle of Culloden lasted only an hour yet changed the Highland way of life forever.
  • Loch Ness: Drive along the shores in search of the legendary monster.
  • Isle of Skye: See the dramatic Cuillin Hills and stay in pretty Broadford.
  • Eilean Donan: Stop for a photo of this gorgeous castle.
  • Fort William: Enjoy an excellent view of Ben Nevis from the World War II Commando Memorial.
  • Glencoe: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of this Highland village on Loch Leven.
  • Loch Lomond: Enjoy time to explore the beautiful 'Queen of Scottish Lochs'.
  • Glasgow: See the grand public buildings, including George Square and St. Mungo's Cathedral.
  • Orkney Islands: Cruise to the windswept Orkney Islands on a full day guided journey. Come face-to-face with relics spanning human history, from pagan stone circles to reminders of wartime tragedy. Visit the 5000-year-old village of Skara Brae.
  • Wick: Visit the highly rated Wick Heritage Museum to gain a full picture of this once thriving fishing community and how your visit helps keep the story of this town alive.  The Wick Society is committed to preserving and promoting Wick's proud heritage for the inspiration of future generations. They collect, collate and display the many artefacts that tell the history of Wick and their community ethos is one of welcome and sharing. Wick Heritage Museum advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities. Alternatively, visit the Old Pulteney Distillery to taste a wee dram of whisky.
  • Glencoe: Join a ranger in the spectacular Valley of Glencoe, learn about the protection of this rare ecosystem and the important work reintroducing lost indigenous species to its flora and fauna. The Natural Reserve carries out important scientific research and conversation initiatives to protect the fragile biodiversity including rare alpine flowers, mosses, mountain hares, red deer and birdlife such as golden eagles. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
  • Edinburgh: Enjoy a relaxing Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travelers.
  • Blair Atholl: Visit Blair Castle and Gardens, which has been home to the Atholl family for over seven centuries, and tour the ballroom to learn about the history of the estate. Relish a delicious afternoon sipping on freshly brewed coffee or tea and tasting homemade scones with berry jam and sweet cream.
  • Wick: Whiskys are known for their distinctive flavors, often bursting with the power and subtlety of the sea. Share a wee dram with a master distiller who imparts the age-old techniques.
  • Glencoe: Your adventure culminates with a wonderful Celebration Dinner. Enjoy the best Highland hospitality and market-fresh ingredients accompanied by delicious wine or beer.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Wick: Visit the highly rated Wick Heritage Museum to gain a full picture of this once thriving fishing community and how your visit helps keep the story of this town alive.  The Wick Society is committed to preserving and promoting Wick's proud heritage for the inspiration of future generations. They collect, collate and display the many artefacts that tell the history of Wick and their community ethos is one of welcome and sharing. Wick Heritage Museum advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities. Alternatively, visit the Old Pulteney Distillery to taste a wee dram of whisky.
  • Optional - Wick: Whiskys are known for their distinctive flavors, often bursting with the power and subtlety of the sea. Share a wee dram with a master distiller who imparts the age-old techniques.
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4.6 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Insight Vacations
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Portugal, Spain
From $ 5,495
$ 272 per day
Highlights
  • Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Expert. Visit the Old Town, traveling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles, the Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace, before crossing the Puerta del Sol.
  • Segovia: Walk the medieval streets of this fortified city with your Local Expert and see the 14th century Alcazar Palace.
  • Salamanca: See the handsome arcaded Plaza Mayor, the honey-colored cathedral and the 16th century university buildings as you explore the city with your Local Expert.
  • Porto: See the iconic bridges and buildings decorated in tiles.
  • Fátima: Join the faithful at one of the world's holiest sites and pay homage at the Chapel of the Apparitions and see the basilica.
  • Obidos: Lead by your Travel Director, walk through the picturesque narrow streets up to the main square of this ancient walled town.
  • Lisbon: Explore with your Local Expert, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
  • Seville: Visit the Seville Cathedral with your Local Expert. Pass the altarpiece dripping with gold and see the Tomb of Columbus, held aloft by four kings.
  • Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Seville.
  • Seville: Explore Seville's top sights on a panoramic city tour with your Local Expert.
  • Gibraltar: With your Local Expert, explore the Rock of Gibraltar, one of the pillars of Hercules, affording magnificent views and see the meeting of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Spanish Sierra. Visit St. Michael's Cave and see the Barbary Apes.
  • Mijas: Journey to this white-washed village and stroll the streets to admire the coastal views.
  • Alfarnatejo: Visit the beautiful, quiet town and walk the town center.
  • Granada: Explore 'The City of the Pomegranate' with a Local Expert. During sightseeing you'll see the icons dedicated to this fruit throughout the city.
  • Valencia: See the ultra-modern Center of Arts and Sciences and the huge gates of the old town, Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.
  • Peñíscola: See the castle featured in the film 'El Cid'.
  • Barcelona: With your Local Expert, drive down Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to witness some of the finest Modernist architecture. Journey through the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
  • Barcelona: Venture inside Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família and marvel at the contrasts of architecture. Above see its giant, tree-like pillars and spectacular vaulting. Admire the wonderful rainbow of the incredible stained-glass windows.
  • Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish paintings, plus an impressive international collection, as you tour the Prado Museum with an art historian.
  • Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. While others wait in line, you'll be exploring accompanied by a Local Expert, keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.
  • Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as they perform an emotional show. The school enables students access to cultural education that otherwise may not have occurred. TreadRights sponsorship has helped students to complete their studies in advanced guitar, singing and dance. As students complete their training, they will carry on and safeguard the traditional flamenco dance, contributing to the protection of Andalusia and Spain’s cultural heritage. The Cristina Heeren Foundation advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education and UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
  • Madrid: Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travelers over a beautiful evening of delicious food and wine.
  • Porto: Sample a selection of famous Port wines at a tasting at the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores.
  • Lisbon: Delight in a taste of the famous Portuguese delicacy, Pastéis de Belém.
  • Torremolinos: Taste a selection of freshly pressed olive oils with locally made farmer bread when you stop at Almazara, the oldest olive grove in the region.
  • Alfarnatejo: Hear stories of local life as you join a local family for a freshly prepared traditional lunch with wine.
  • Valencia: Learn the authentic recipe of paella when you join a local chef for a Cooking Demonstration. Savor the flavors of this classic dish for dinner, washed down with a glass of Sangria, during your Highlight Dinner.
  • Join a wine expert when you visit Cava Dorada. Enjoy a tasting at the great Cava vineyards during your delicious Highlight Lunch.
  • Barcelona: At a typical Catalan restaurant, savor a delicious Celebration Dinner that incorporates classic cooking with the freshest produce.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Seville.
  • Optional - Seville: Explore Seville's top sights on a panoramic city tour with your Local Expert.
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4.6 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Insight Vacations
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Portugal, Spain
From $ 5,495
$ 272 per day
Highlights
  • Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Expert. Visit the Old Town, traveling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles, the Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace, before crossing the Puerta del Sol.
  • Segovia: Walk the medieval streets of this fortified city with your Local Expert and see the 14th century Alcazar Palace.
  • Salamanca: See the handsome arcaded Plaza Mayor, the honey-colored cathedral and the 16th century university buildings as you explore the city with your Local Expert.
  • Porto: See the iconic bridges and buildings decorated in tiles.
  • Fátima: Join the faithful at one of the world's holiest sites and pay homage at the Chapel of the Apparitions and see the basilica.
  • Obidos: Lead by your Travel Director, walk through the picturesque narrow streets up to the main square of this ancient walled town.
  • Lisbon: Explore with your Local Expert, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
  • Seville: Visit the Seville Cathedral with your Local Expert. Pass the altarpiece dripping with gold and see the Tomb of Columbus, held aloft by four kings.
  • Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Seville.
  • Seville: Explore Seville's top sights on a panoramic city tour with your Local Expert.
  • Gibraltar: With your Local Expert, explore the Rock of Gibraltar, one of the pillars of Hercules, affording magnificent views and see the meeting of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Spanish Sierra. Visit St. Michael's Cave and see the Barbary Apes.
  • Mijas: Journey to this white-washed village and stroll the streets to admire the coastal views.
  • Alfarnatejo: Visit the beautiful, quiet town and walk the town center.
  • Granada: Explore 'The City of the Pomegranate' with a Local Expert. During sightseeing you'll see the icons dedicated to this fruit throughout the city.
  • Valencia: See the ultra-modern Center of Arts and Sciences and the huge gates of the old town, Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.
  • Peñíscola: See the castle featured in the film 'El Cid'.
  • Barcelona: With your Local Expert, drive down Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to witness some of the finest Modernist architecture. Journey through the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
  • Barcelona: Venture inside Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família and marvel at the contrasts of architecture. Above see its giant, tree-like pillars and spectacular vaulting. Admire the wonderful rainbow of the incredible stained-glass windows.
  • Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish paintings, plus an impressive international collection, as you tour the Prado Museum with an art historian.
  • Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. While others wait in line, you'll be exploring accompanied by a Local Expert, keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.
  • Seville: The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as they perform an emotional show. The school enables students access to cultural education that otherwise may not have occurred. TreadRights sponsorship has helped students to complete their studies in advanced guitar, singing and dance. As students complete their training, they will carry on and safeguard the traditional flamenco dance, contributing to the protection of Andalusia and Spain’s cultural heritage. The Cristina Heeren Foundation advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education and UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
  • Madrid: Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant and get to know your fellow travelers over a beautiful evening of delicious food and wine.
  • Porto: Sample a selection of famous Port wines at a tasting at the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores.
  • Lisbon: Delight in a taste of the famous Portuguese delicacy, Pastéis de Belém.
  • Torremolinos: Taste a selection of freshly pressed olive oils with locally made farmer bread when you stop at Almazara, the oldest olive grove in the region.
  • Alfarnatejo: Hear stories of local life as you join a local family for a freshly prepared traditional lunch with wine.
  • Valencia: Learn the authentic recipe of paella when you join a local chef for a Cooking Demonstration. Savor the flavors of this classic dish for dinner, washed down with a glass of Sangria, during your Highlight Dinner.
  • Join a wine expert when you visit Cava Dorada. Enjoy a tasting at the great Cava vineyards during your delicious Highlight Lunch.
  • Barcelona: At a typical Catalan restaurant, savor a delicious Celebration Dinner that incorporates classic cooking with the freshest produce.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Seville.
  • Optional - Seville: Explore Seville's top sights on a panoramic city tour with your Local Expert.
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4.6 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Insight Vacations
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Denmark, Norway
$ 5,625
From $ 5,954
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 403 per day
Highlights
  • Oslo: With your Local Expert, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbor and the Royal Palace.
  • Oslo: Take a moment to contemplate the interesting Vigeland sculptures when you visit Frogner Park.
  • Hardangervidda: Pass through the National Park known for its beautiful arctic tundra.
  • Bergen: With your Local Expert, see the many colorful stalls of the lively Fish Market and marvel at the 13th century Haakon's Hall.
  • Flam Railway: Journey on one of the world's steepest railways through tunnels that spiral in and out of the mountainside of the narrow Flåm Valley.
  • Stavanger: Fjord hop from Bergen to Stavanger.
  • Kristiansand: During your orientation with your Travel Director, walk the city center and see the Dom Kirke and Nupen Fountain.
  • Kristiansand: Sail across the Skagerrak as you cross from Kristiansand to Hirsthals.
  • Odense: Kongernes Jelling - Home of the Viking Kings visit uses lighting, sound and imaginative special effects bringing to life Viking adventure stories from 1000 years ago.
  • Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm.
  • Odense: Be enchanted by the tales of Hans Christian Andersen's life when you visit the museum dedicated to his life and works.
  • Odense: Visit St Canute's Cathedral and hear tales of Canute, Denmark's last Viking king and first saint.
  • Copenhagen: With your Local Expert, view Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the Crown Prince of Denmark married Princess Mary. You'll also see Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, the Renaissance Stock Exchange and the unusual Rundertaarn, which is the oldest functioning Observatory in Europe.
  • Lyngdal: Tour the Wild Salmon Center with a biologist guide, learn about protecting salmon populations and the local ecosystem.
  • Copenhagen: For your Celebration Dinner enjoy a meal at Cofoco, a restaurant leading the way in minimizing food waste and acting for a sustainable future.
  • Oslo: Join your Travel Director and fellow guests at 17:30, to enjoy a Welcome Dinner with wine.
  • Optional - Odense: Be enchanted by the tales of Hans Christian Andersen's life when you visit the museum dedicated to his life and works.
  • Optional - Odense: Visit St Canute's Cathedral and hear tales of Canute, Denmark's last Viking king and first saint.
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4.6 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Insight Vacations
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion
Visits: Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands
From $ 5,575
$ 334 per day
4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Collette
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
Cultural
Visits: Aix En Provence, Barcelona, Cinque Terre, Costa Brava, Florence, Marseille, Nice, San Gimignano, Tuscany
$ 5,499
From $ 6,764
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 344 per day
Highlights
  • Dine on traditional Catalan specialties in a 17th-century farmhouse transformed into a local restaurant.
  • Visit an ancient abbey turned winery for a tour of the cellars and a taste of their wine.
  • Discover the flavors of the Italian at a local restaurant renowned for its cheese-filled focaccia and home-made pesto sauce.
  • Take in the Spanish coastline during a walk between the villages of Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc.
  • Impact Moment: dine at a restaurant solidale (solidarity restaurant) in Marseille that uses its profits to give meals to the poor.
  • Set out through the rolling hills and olive groves of Tuscany in the company of a truffle hunter and his truffle-sniffing dogs.
  • Visit Antoni Gaudi’s final masterpiece, the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia.
  • Discover the historic, charming streets of Aix-en-Provence.
  • Explore the colorful cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre by local train.
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4.5 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Intrepid Travel
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Type: Small group tour
Lodging:
Value (3*)
Value (3*) Lodging Level Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Physical:
Easy
Easy Physical Level Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Theme:
Cultural, Adventure
Visits: Portugal, Azores, Coimbra, Faial, Lisbon, Pico, Porto, Sao Miguel
$ 5,680
From $ 7,520
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 398 per day
Highlights
  • Take a walk through the idyllic coastal city of Porto and understand why the birthplace of fortified wine is renowned for its narrow lanes, charming buildings and delicious cuisine.
  • Explore the country’s oldest university when discovering the historic riverfront city of Coimbra – once the capital of Portugal.
  • Walk through the secluded Schist Villages, hidden between the mountain slopes, and consider the option of an authentic cooking class run by local residents.
  • Uncover the wonders of Sao Miguel on a day tour of the island, from plantations of tea and pineapples to an active volcano and some truly memorable viewpoints.
  • Check out the lava tunnels on Pico Island, visit a family-owned distillery and learn about life on the island over a tasting of their products and be amazed by the stunning UNESCO-listed landscape of Pico's vineyards.
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4.2 | Great | 25 Reviews
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Type: Small group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
Cultural
Visits: France, Avignon, Paris
From $ 5,990
$ 749 per day
Highlights
  • Some of them first came to the south of France at the invitation of innkeepers
  • wise men all
  • who asked artists like Matisse
  • Chagall and Picasso to spend the weekend as their guest and leave behind a painting or sculpture in exchange for a good meal and bed. Many
  • like Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh
  • stayed on
  • leaving a legacy of painted memories that forever illuminate places like Nice
  • Saint-Paul-de-Vence
  • Aix and St-Rémy-de-Provence... Thankfully for us
  • much of their work is available to us in museums from Provence to Paris to destinations the world over
  • where moments in time are immortalized
  • landscapes are honored for eternity and a week filled with culturally rich discoveries and artful treasures lingers long after you return home... For one week
  • savor the bounty of Provençal life at tastings in wineries and olive orchards alive with local flavor... in architectural icons inspired by Romans
  • poets and popes... and in joie de vivre of Paris
  • aglow with glamour
  • past and present. Begin in delightful Nice; explore glittering Monte-Carlo
  • historic Avignon and Aix-en-Provence
  • and see firsthand what inspired van Gogh in St-Rémy. Enjoy an adventurous walk on the Pont du Gard; a locally guided visit inside Avignon's fortress-like Palais des Papes; and a high-speed rail journey to Paris for a three-night stay highlighted by a River Seine luncheon cruise and more in the storied French capital.
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4.2 | Great | 25 Reviews
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Type: River cruise
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Easy
Easy Physical Level Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Theme:
Small Ship Cruise
Visits: Porto
From $ 5,490
$ 686 per day
Highlights
  • Discover the bohemian heart of the city that gave Port-wine its name... sail deep into the mountain landscapes of Portuguese wine country to find wine estates
  • lush vineyards
  • idyllic riverside villages
  • baroque castles
  • hilltop medieval ruins
  • and rock art from the valley's earliest inhabitants... Our eight-day riverboat cruise on Portugal's Douro River offers an authentic taste of life and world-class wines in a region steeped in winemaking for over 2
  • 000 years. Explore the colorful city of Porto
  • an enticing labyrinth of winding streets
  • baroque churches and blue-tiled houses
  • where port wine is made and stored. Board ms Andorinha and trace the wine to its source
  • the quintas and picture-postcard villages of the Douro River Valley
  • a UNESCO World Heritage site... discover terraced vineyards and enjoy tours
  • tastings
  • wine pairings
  • and a lesson in port cocktail-making... tour baroque Mateus Palace... and immerse yourself in local history and culture
  • the prehistoric art of Foz Côa and more…
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4.2 | Great | 25 Reviews
By
Type: River cruise
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Easy
Easy Physical Level Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Theme:
Small Ship Cruise
Visits: Porto
From $ 5,490
$ 686 per day
Highlights
  • Discover the bohemian heart of the city that gave Port-wine its name... sail deep into the mountain landscapes of Portuguese wine country to find wine estates
  • lush vineyards
  • idyllic riverside villages
  • baroque castles
  • hilltop medieval ruins
  • and rock art from the valley's earliest inhabitants... Our eight-day riverboat cruise on Portugal's Douro River offers an authentic taste of life and world-class wines in a region steeped in winemaking for over 2
  • 000 years. Explore the colorful city of Porto
  • an enticing labyrinth of winding streets
  • baroque churches and blue-tiled houses
  • where port wine is made and stored. Board ms Andorinha and trace the wine to its source
  • the quintas and picture-postcard villages of the Douro River Valley
  • a UNESCO World Heritage site... discover terraced vineyards and enjoy tours
  • tastings
  • wine pairings
  • and a lesson in port cocktail-making... tour baroque Mateus Palace... and immerse yourself in local history and culture
  • the prehistoric art of Foz Côa
  • the views from hilltop Castelo Rodrigo and more…
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4.5 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Intrepid Travel
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Small group tour
Lodging:
Value (3*)
Value (3*) Lodging Level Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Physical:
Easy
Easy Physical Level Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Theme:
Adventure
Visits: Italy, Bar, Catania, Sicily, Syracuse
$ 5,652
From $ 8,397
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 389 per day
Highlights
  • Get up close and personal with the active volcanoes scattered across the Aeolian Islands and perhaps take a dip in one of the sulphur springs
  • Surrounded by dramatic valleys and craters set in a lunar-like landscape, towering Mt. Etna is one of the greatest natural beauties of the Mediterranean, and Europe’s largest active volcano
  • Search crumbling Greek and Roman ruins in the charming seaside town of Taormina
  • Encounter the crumbling facades of Syracuse and unearth hundreds of years of Greco-Roman history
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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
Type: River cruise
Lodging:
Value (3*)
Value (3*) Lodging Level Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Physical:
Very Easy
Very Easy Physical Level Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise
Visits: Egypt, Jordan, Amman, Aswan, Cairo, Dead Sea, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Madaba, Petra
$ 5,368
From $ 7,146
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 383 per day
Highlights
  • Welcome to Egypt
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and Alabaster Sphinx , and the “Stairway to the Sky” at Sakkara
  • See the treasures of Tutankhamun’s Tomb in the Egyptian Museum; see Saladin’s citadel and visit the Alabaster Mosque in Old Cairo; see the Hanging Church and Cairo’s oldest synagogue in Coptic Cairo
  • Fly to Luxor; visit Luxor Temple, the Avenue of Sphinxes, monument of Karnak & Temple of Amun-Ra; live entertainment on board
  • Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Deir El-Bahri, and the Colossi of Memnon
  • Visit the Temple of Horus; lecture on board; visit the twin temples at Kom Ombo; galabeya party on board
  • Sail by felucca to Kitchener Island; visit the Botanical Garden; live entertainment on board
  • Excursion to the High Dam; cruise to Agilika; visit Temple of Isis and ancient granite quarries; fly to Cairo
  • Guided Visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization; felucca ride; walk in the maze of shops at the famous bazaar
  • Fly to Amman; free time
  • Sightseeing in Amman; visit St. George Church in Madaba; transfer to Petra
  • Sightseeing in Petra; transfer to Dead Sea
  • Visit Jerash Ruins
  • Take an extraordinary journey on this escorted tour of Egypt, beginning and ending in Cairo, followed by a 4-night stay in Jordan
  • Begin with a 3-night stay in Cairo—called the “Mother of the World”—to explore the legendary sites you’ve dreamed of seeing
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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
Type: River cruise
Lodging:
Value (3*)
Value (3*) Lodging Level Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Physical:
Very Easy
Very Easy Physical Level Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise
Visits: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Thailand, Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Passau, Prague, Vienna, Andaman Sea, Bagan, Mandalay, Yangon
From $ 5,328
$ 444 per day
Highlights
  • Welcome to Prague
  • Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
  • Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; transfer to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising
  • Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column
  • Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; guided tour in Krems
  • Choice of bike tour, or Insider’s tour of Vienna, or guided tour, visit to Belvedere Palace
  • Choice of early risers walking tour with breakfast at a Viennese café, or guided tour, see Habsburg private art collection and the Italian or Dutch masters works, or guided tour, see Habsburg private art collection and the Military Museum
  • Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of visit of the ancient Esztergom Basilica with Palinka tasting or e-bike tour; choice of medieval knights tournament, or guided hike in the Danube-Ipoly National Park, or canoe tour in Visegrád; scenic cruising into Budapest
  • Choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
  • Your European vacation begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic
  • Guided sightseeing shows you its best-known treasures
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4.2 | Great | 25 Reviews
By
Type: River cruise
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Easy
Easy Physical Level Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Theme:
Small Ship Cruise
Visits: Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, Salzburg, Vienna
From $ 5,990
$ 499 per day
Highlights
  • Along the 'river of kings'... medieval castles and Gothic cathedrals... charming riverside villages... the Imperial treasures of the Habsburgs... lush Wachau valley vineyards... the music of Mozart...  From Prague to Budapest
  • castles of all descriptions have watched over the landscape from their royal perches for centuries. On this 12-day journey featuring a 9-night Danube cruise
  • they remain lasting testimony to kingdoms and culture
  • ready to welcome you… during a private dinner in Lobkowicz Palace… an exclusive evening of Imperial entertainment at a private Vienna palace... in Baroque Salzburg and atop Budapest's Castle Hill... and exploring Vienna's Hofburg or Schönbrunn Palace. It's a Blue Danube cruise to remember!
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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Contiki
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Value (3*)
Value (3*) Lodging Level Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Physical:
Theme:
Cultural, 50 plus
Visits: Italy
$ 5,488
From $ 7,127
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 240 per day
4.5 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Intrepid Travel
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Small group tour
Lodging:
Value (3*)
Value (3*) Lodging Level Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Physical:
Easy
Easy Physical Level Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Theme:
Adventure
Visits: Italy, Agrigento, Catania, Sicily
$ 5,932
From $ 8,008
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 593 per day
Highlights
  • Discover Palermo’s most symbolic places of rebellion and meet the local people who are taking a stance against the Mafia on an Anti-Mafia Movement tour
  • Get a taste for Sicily’s finest cuisines with a traditional cooking class in Palermo, a genovesi tasting in Erice and mouth-watering cheese and chocolate tastings (yes, please) on your way to Siracusa
  • Uncover some of Sicily’s most magnificent ancient monuments and ruins on a guided tour through the Valley of the Temples as well as the incredible Siracusa Archaeological Park
  • Come face-to-face with Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, as you walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave.
  • Spend two unforgettable nights in the Sicilian countryside at your Feature Stay accommodation, Baglio della Luna Foresteria, a countryside estate built within a medieval watch tower.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio. Donations help them regenerate 22 hectares of unused public land to create local jobs and produce organic food in Italy. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
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4.6 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
Insight Vacations
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Type: Group tour
Lodging:
Comfort (4*)
Comfort (4*) Lodging Level 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia
$ 5,325
From $ 5,568
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
$ 283 per day
Highlights
  • Bucharest: During sightseeing with your Local Expert see University Square and the former Communist Headquarters.
  • Bucharest: Walk the cavernous halls of the vast Palace of Parliament, learn about the history and listen to amusing tales from your Local Expert.
  • Sinaia: Witness the opulent and sumptuous decor in Peleș Castle, the fairy-tale Royal summer residence, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains.
  • Veliko Tarnovo: Ascend Tsarevets, the King's Hill, crowned by a ruined medieval citadel. Enjoy the views and imagine yourself back in the days of the Crusades when this was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.
  • Arbanasi: At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanassi, visit a traditional 17th century merchants' house and enjoy the acoustics in the Church of the Holy Nativity.
  • Sofia: Sightseeing with your Local Expert takes you to St. Sofia Church, across the square from the golden domed St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the archaeological complex, dominated by the church of St. George Rotonda.
  • Skopje: Visit the capital of Macedonia with your Local Expert, explore Square Macedonia and see the Stone Bridge before walking through the Old Bazaar.
  • Ohrid: Walk the cobbled, narrow streets of the Old Town.
  • Tirana: Meet a local resident who will show you Skanderbeg Square and walk you through their home city as they explain what it's like to live in the Albanian capital.
  • Kotor: Visit the Stari Grad, also referred to as the Old Town, perfectly positioned on a beautiful bay.
  • Dubrovnik: Explore the Pearl of the Adriatic with your Local Expert. Walk the stone-paved streets of the Old Town to see Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace and the medieval city walls. Admire the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries.
  • Mostar: Learn the history and symbolic significance of Stari Most and explore the old town with your Local Expert.
  • Belgrade: A Local Expert will show you St. Sava Church, Terazije Street, the national museum, national theater, Republic Square and the Kalemegdan Fortress.
  • Bran: Learn about the story of the infamous Count Dracula during a private after-hours visit of Bran Castle, followed by dinner.
  • Sarajevo: Meet an expert of the Bosnian War for a visit to Sarajevo's Tunnel of Hope and hear a first-hand account of when the city was under siege for 44 months. Alternatively, take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a picturesque park just beyond the city.
  • Dubrovnik: Visit the workshop of Deša, an organization founded following the Siege of Dubrovnik to help refugees and women who were victims of violence. They have grown to be an important educational center, workshop and an advocate for women’s rights. Through its meaningful work Deša continues to act as a safe space for women to support one another, provides training opportunities and sponsors the revival of traditional crafts. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
  • Sarajevo: Take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a protected park just beyond the city, led by a conservation guide.
  • Bucharest: Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for your Welcome Dinner served with wine.
  • Dubrovnik: You will be offered a varied selection of charming restaurants to choose from for your Dine-Around Evening.
  • Sarajevo: You are invited into a Sarajevan family home for a dinner and drinks. Savor the warm hospitality and authentic cuisine as you hear inspirational stories about their culture.
  • Sarajevo: Experience authentic Bosnian coffee and learn about the traditional ritual of coffee preparation.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Sarajevo: Take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a protected park just beyond the city, led by a conservation guide.
  • Optional - Sarajevo: Meet an expert of the Bosnian War for a visit to Sarajevo's Tunnel of Hope and hear a first-hand account of when the city was under siege for 44 months. Alternatively, take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a picturesque park just beyond the city.
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