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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ 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:
Very Easy
Very Easy Physical Level Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Italy, United States, California, Florence, Pacific Ocean, Portland, San Francisco, Washington
$ 3,419
From $ 3,959
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$ 380 per day
Highlights
  • Seattle : Sightseeing; visit Boeing’s Future of Flight Aviation CenterELBE
  • Portland: Sightseeing; visit the International Rose Test Gardens
  • Multnomah falls: SightseeingNEWPORT
  • Florence: Explore the sand dunes on a dune buggy ride
  • Gold beach : Rogue River jetboat ride
  • Redwood national park : Sightseeing
  • San francisco : Sightseeing; farewell dinner
  • A sampling of Seattle, the beautiful Oregon coast, and San Francisco make this magnificent journey along the Pacific Coast one you'll remember
  • Start your Pacific Coast tour in charming Seattle, end in San Francisco, and overnight also in Portland, Newport, Coos Bay, and Eureka
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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
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Collette
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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: Italy, Assisi, Florence, Rome, San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany, Umbria
$ 2,949
From $ 3,627
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$ 268 per day
Highlights
  • Experience a home-cooked meal in one of Umbria's country homes.
  • Sample pecorino sheep-milk cheese at a local farm in the Orcia Valley.
  • Savor the famous Brunello red wine during a musical tasting at a winery in Montalcino.
  • Behold the unique water-filled piazza in the village of Bagno Vignoni.
  • Enjoy 3 nights in a restored Tuscan villa.
  • Hunt for truffles with a local expert and his truffle-sniffing dogs.
  • Surround yourself in the mystery of the Etruscan hill town of Spoleto.
  • Explore historic Siena and see the famous piazza of the Palio Horse Race.
  • Discover Florence, the "Cradle of the Renaissance."
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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
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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: Italy, Amalfi Coast, Lecce, Matera, Naples, Ostuni, Pompeii, Positano, Puglia
$ 4,299
From $ 5,288
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$ 307 per day
Highlights
  • Sample wines just outside of Pompeii, created from the fertile volcanic countryside.
  • Make your way through Lecce's city center with a multi-stop dinner.
  • Gaze out at the deep blue Bay of Naples and looming Mt. Vesuvius as you dine on regional specialties.
  • Zoom through Ostuni like a local - in the backseat of a 3-wheeled Ape Calessino car.
  • Experience the Italian landscape like never before and spend 2 nights in a unique cave-dwelling accommodation.
  • Impact Moment: Discover traditional Neapolitan songs and music during a private performance at a local social enterprise.
  • Venture through Naples' historic city center (UNESCO) overflowing with local life and eccentric monuments.
  • Explore a sfusato lemon grove and hike the Amalfi Coast's ancient Path of Lemons.
  • Make the most of a free afternoon in the popular resort town of Positano.
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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
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Collette
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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: Italy, Agrigento, Taormina
$ 3,669
From $ 4,513
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$ 262 per day
Highlights
  • Taste award-winning olive oil and learn about the Slow Food movement at a local farm.
  • Enjoy world-renowned Marsala wine on a wine cellar tour.
  • Savor salty capers and sweet Malvasia wine at a local producer on Salina island.
  • Ascend the sides of Mount Etna (UNESCO) on off-road vehicles.
  • Soak up the relaxed ambiance of the Aeolian Islands (UNESCO) with a 2-night stay on the Isle of Salina.
  • Delve into the belly of Palermo on a walking food tour of the historical center.
  • Spend three nights in Taormina (UNESCO) and explore its iconic Greek theater.
  • Pass by Baroque architecture and wrought iron balconies on a winding walking tour of Ragusa (UNESCO).
  • Immerse yourself in ancient history during a visit to the Valley of the Temples (UNESCO).
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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
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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:
Very Easy
Very Easy Physical Level Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Italy, Agrigento, Catania, Palermo, Sicily, Syracuse, Mount Etna
$ 2,699
From $ 3,414
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$ 290 per day
Highlights
  • Palermo: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Norman cathedral in Monreale, and the cathedral; lunch at Focacceria San Francesco
  • Erice: Visit the hilltop town and try the famous almond biscuits and Marsala wine
  • Motya: Boat cruise; visit museumMARSALA AREA
  • Sciacca: Take pictures from the panoramic viewpoint
  • Agrigento: Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples
  • Piazza armerina: Guided visit of the Villa Romana del Casale
  • Caltagirone: See the famous Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte
  • Ragusa: Guided walking tour of the Ibla district, visit St. George Cathedral
  • Modica: Chocolate tasting at the famous Dolceria Bonajuto; dinner at a local restaurant
  • Noto: Guided walking tour, visit San Nicolò Cathedral
  • Syracuse: Guided visit of the archaeological site
  • Catania: See St. Agata Cathedral, Piazza Duomo, and Via Etnea
  • Savoca: See the Church of Santa Lucia; taste granita and brioche at Bar Vitelli
  • Taormina: Orientation, visit the Greek theater; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
  • Your 10-day Italy tour of Sicily is packed with architectural treasures that have withstood the ages
  • You’ll begin your tour with guided sightseeing in Palermo’s ornate city of piazzas, markets, and churches
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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ 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:
Very Easy
Very Easy Physical Level Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Italy, Agrigento, Bari, Lecce, Matera, Mount Etna, Naples, Palermo, Pompeii, Rome, Sicily, Sorrento, Syracuse
$ 3,899
From $ 4,181
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$ 279 per day
Highlights
  • Rome : Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
  • Castel gandolfo: Guided visit of the Papal Palace and the Barberini Gardens
  • Sorrento–capri : By jetfoil
  • Capri: Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride
  • Pompeii : Guided walking tour of the excavations
  • Naples : Guided visit; pizza tasting
  • Bari: Guided walking tour
  • Lecce: Guided walking tour; taste pasticciotto with almond-flavored iced coffee
  • Alberobello: Guided walking tour; visit a trullo
  • Matera: Panoramic view of the Sassi houses
  • Scilla: Picture stop
  • Reggio calabria: Guided visit of the Bronzi di Riace museum
  • Strait of messina: Ferry crossing
  • Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Theater; dinner at a local restaurant
  • Agrigento: Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples
  • Palermo: Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral, and the Norman cathedral in Monreale; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
  • Spectacular scenery combined with fascinating architectural remains and ancient history—all of this awaits you on this fabulous “off the beaten path” vacation through Southern Italy and Sicily
  • If you’re interested in Roman history, this tour is certainly for you
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4.6 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
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Insight Vacations
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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: Italy, Malta
$ 2,525
From $ 3,106
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$ 210 per day
Highlights
  • Visit the National War Museum, site of a former air raid shelter. Learn about the important role Malta played during WWII over a lecture by an historian.
  • Taormina: Should you awake early, you may see why this is known as 'The Dawn Coast of Europe.'
  • Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Ampitheatre with your Local Expert. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
  • Taormina: During your orientation with your Travel Director, visit the courtyard of Palazzo Corvaja, seat of the first Sicilian parliament, and stroll along Corso Umberto to Piazza IX Aprile.
  • Valletta: Explore the capital with your Local Expert. Visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens and get lost in its beautiful 16th century buildings including St John’s Co-Cathedral, designed in a baroque fashion.
  • Cefalu: Your Travel Director will show you the cathedral, built to fulfil a vow. Walk to the medieval stone fountain in the old fishermen's quarter, find the Gothic arch of the Porta Marina and see the harbor.
  • Palermo: Visit the spectacular 12th Century Palatine Chapel. Its sombre exterior gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.
  • Agrigento: A Local Expert will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.
  • Mdina: Explore Mdina with a Local Expert in the late afternoon to explore this golden city. Known as the Silent City for its shady streets and peaceful atmosphere.
  • Syracuse: Walk through the gardens of Paradise Quarry, listen to the acoustics in the mysterious Ear of Dionysius and visit the Greek theater.
  • Catania: During an exploration with your Travel Director see the Duomo, Piazza and the noble buildings of Palazzo Senatorio.
  • Sliema: Visit the National War Museum, site of a former air raid shelter. Learn about the important role Malta played during WWII over a lecture by an historian.
  • Palermo: Learn about the civil anti-mafia movement and discover the lesser known history of Palermo.
  • Palermo: Sample a variety of cuisine on your Dine-Around evening.
  • Mdina: Toast to your trip with your fellow travelers and enjoy a Celebration Dinner at a wonderful local restaurant.
  • Sliema: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers at your luxury hotel in Sliema.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Palermo: Visit the spectacular 12th Century Palatine Chapel. Its sombre exterior gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.
  • Optional - Palermo: Learn about the civil anti-mafia movement and discover the lesser known history of Palermo.
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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:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Italy, Malta
$ 2,525
From $ 3,106
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.
$ 210 per day
Highlights
  • Visit the National War Museum, site of a former air raid shelter. Learn about the important role Malta played during WWII over a lecture by an historian.
  • Taormina: Should you awake early, you may see why this is known as 'The Dawn Coast of Europe.'
  • Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Ampitheatre with your Local Expert. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
  • Taormina: During your orientation with your Travel Director, visit the courtyard of Palazzo Corvaja, seat of the first Sicilian parliament, and stroll along Corso Umberto to Piazza IX Aprile.
  • Valletta: Explore the capital with your Local Expert. Visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens and get lost in its beautiful 16th century buildings including St John’s Co-Cathedral, designed in a baroque fashion.
  • Cefalu: Your Travel Director will show you the cathedral, built to fulfil a vow. Walk to the medieval stone fountain in the old fishermen's quarter, find the Gothic arch of the Porta Marina and see the harbor.
  • Palermo: Visit the spectacular 12th Century Palatine Chapel. Its sombre exterior gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.
  • Agrigento: A Local Expert will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.
  • Mdina: Explore Mdina with a Local Expert in the late afternoon to explore this golden city. Known as the Silent City for its shady streets and peaceful atmosphere.
  • Syracuse: Walk through the gardens of Paradise Quarry, listen to the acoustics in the mysterious Ear of Dionysius and visit the Greek theater.
  • Catania: During an exploration with your Travel Director see the Duomo, Piazza and the noble buildings of Palazzo Senatorio.
  • Sliema: Visit the National War Museum, site of a former air raid shelter. Learn about the important role Malta played during WWII over a lecture by an historian.
  • Palermo: Learn about the civil anti-mafia movement and discover the lesser known history of Palermo.
  • Palermo: Sample a variety of cuisine on your Dine-Around evening.
  • Mdina: Toast to your trip with your fellow travelers and enjoy a Celebration Dinner at a wonderful local restaurant.
  • Sliema: Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers at your luxury hotel in Sliema.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Palermo: Visit the spectacular 12th Century Palatine Chapel. Its sombre exterior gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.
  • Optional - Palermo: Learn about the civil anti-mafia movement and discover the lesser known history of Palermo.
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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:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Italy, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
$ 3,736
From $ 4,595
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$ 467 per day
Highlights
  • Geneva: During your orientation, your Travel Director will show you the Jet d'Eau and Floral Clock.
  • Montreux: At the foot of the Alps this town boasts one of the most beautiful walks along Lake Geneva, join your Travel Director for an orientation before there is free time to explore.
  • Zermatt: Ride the shuttle trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway up to the traffic-free Alpine resort. Should weather permit, you may even see the majestic peak of the Matterhorn.
  • Zermatt: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of this picturesque village, high in the mountains.
  • Baveno: During your orientation with your Travel Director see the cobbled streets and 16th century square.
  • St Moritz: During your orientation of this alpine resort see the spa quarter and glacial lake.
  • Glacier Express: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts, in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, on a regional train fully powered by hydroelectricity.
  • Vaduz: Admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital and is surrounded by year-round snow peaked mountains.
  • Lucerne: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
  • Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.
  • Lake Geneva: Visit Chillon Castle with the Head of Collections to discover the artefacts, treasures and history of the chateau.
  • Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 & 15: Affordable and Clean Energy & Life on Land.
  • Geneva: What better way to start your Swiss journey than with a typical meal including cheese fondue.
  • Zermatt: Choose between fine local restaurants.
  • Lucerne: Toast to new friends and Swiss adventures during your dinner at Restaurant Seeblick.
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4.0 | Great | 3 Reviews
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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:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Bolzano, Dolomites, Innsbruck, Lake Como, Lucerne, Munich, Turin, Zermatt, Zurich, Andermatt, St. Moritz
From $ 3,099
$ 238 per day
Highlights
4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
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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: Italy, Agrigento, Matera, Pompeii, Positano, Rome, Sorrento, Taormina
$ 3,099
From $ 3,812
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$ 238 per day
Highlights
  • Indulge in a delicious regional dinner inside a winery's agriturismo restaurant.
  • Tour a vineyard and cellar located in the badlands of Basilicata, Matera’s region.
  • Savor freshly made mozzarella cheese during a visit to a buffalo dairy farm.
  • Stand in awe before the ancient Greek theatre in Taormina.
  • Experience seaside Cefalù and Sicilian hospitality during a farmhouse lunch.
  • Journey to Positano village, the pearl of the Amalfi Coast.
  • Behold the glittering mosaics of Monreale's Cathedral.
  • Journey to the Sassi di Matera, known for its cave dwellings.
  • Experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.
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4.5 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
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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:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
Cycling, Hiking & Walking, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
Visits: Italy, Lucca, Pisa, Tuscany, Bar, Florence
$ 2,200
From $ 3,156
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$ 292 per day
Highlights
  • Pedal through the rolling green hills and vineyards of Tuscany, stopping to sample the local cuisine and indulging in a glass (or two) of vino along the way.
  • From Lucca's tree-lined city walls, you’ll follow the gentle Serchio River on your bike to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa – take the classic shot in front of the tower or hunt down the best local cafe and people-watch.
  • Retrace the steps of Leonardo da Vinci around his home city, Vinci. Surrounded by olive groves, your cycle will take you past Casa Natale di Leonardo then returns you to the village where you can explore at your own pace.
  • Stay in picturesque Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, where you’ll spend your day cycling up and down the valleys, maybe stopping at the famous Fronte della Rocca for one of their cakes and coffees that have been enjoyed since 1885.
  • Get away from tourist crowds and experience the authentic Italy – on two wheels and two feet, you’ll have the best chance to connect with locals, ride through rural areas you otherwise wouldn’t visit and have the insights from a local leader who knows all the best spots.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
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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:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Italy
$ 2,525
From $ 3,106
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$ 361 per day
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: Italy
$ 2,525
From $ 3,106
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.
$ 361 per day
4.1 | Great | 59 Reviews
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Abercrombie & Kent
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Type: Small ship cruise
Lodging:
Luxury (5*)
Luxury (5*) Lodging Level The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Visits: Italy
From $ 4,950
$ 707 per day
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: Italy
$ 6,095
From $ 7,497
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$ 469 per day
Highlights
  • Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.
  • Siena: See the Fountain of Joy, striped cathedral and vast Piazza del Campo.
  • Florence: Enjoy a stroll through Renaissance Florence and admire the medieval buildings that gave birth to this new style of architecture.
  • Pisa: During your orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurches behind the 11th century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Lake Maggiore: Experience the charming traditional social ritual of la passeggiata in the Italian Lake District. All across Italy, in cities, towns and villages people leave their houses to gently walk streets, from babies in strollers to the most senior citizens. Savor a gelato or glass of wine along the way and observe, as new romances, new babies and new shoes are all put on display. Note the ever-stylish Italians love to dress up for the occasion so feel free add a touch of flair to your outfit!
  • Venice: With your Travel Director cruise to St. Mark's Square and see the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica.
  • Venice: Delight in the magic of this charming city as you glide along the canals by gondola.
  • Assisi: See St. Mary of the Angels Church and join your Local Expert to walk through the cobbled streets and beautifully preserved medieval laneways of this quaint town.
  • Assisi: With a Local Expert, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of Europe.
  • Sorrento: Perched upon the cliffs, lookout to see the mighty Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples.
  • Capri: Cruise by jetfoil to this famous isle through beautiful blue Mediterranean waters.
  • Capri: Explore Capri town with your Local Expert and see the whitewashed houses, winding alleyways, small cafes, fashionable boutiques and artisans studios.
  • Capri: Relax and enjoy the views as you are driven in an iconic open-top taxi.
  • Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the first century.
  • Rome: Enjoy an exclusive visit to the oldest pharmacy in Europe, Rome’s Antica Spezieria di Santa Maria della Scala, also known as the ‘Pharmacy of the Popes.’ Discover this hidden gem during a private audience with a friar of the Carmelite order, who reveals the historic curiosities of this 16th-century pharmacy.
  • Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft.  This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
  • Florence: Enjoy a traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina steak dinner paired with delicious local wine, a specialty not to be missed.
  • Lake Maggiore: For your Dine-Around evening, choose from a selection of hand-picked restaurants featuring regional delicacies.
  • Lake Iseo: Learn about this historic winery, passed down through the generations, and taste its latest vintages.
  • Rome: Enjoy a Celebration Dinner of delicious Italian cuisine and wine, accompanied by the rich tremolo of some of Italy's best loved songs.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.
  • Optional - Florence: Take a stroll with your Travel Director to Piazza Santa Croce and immerse yourself in the essence of la dolce vita of Florence while you enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local café.
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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: Italy
$ 6,095
From $ 7,497
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.
$ 469 per day
Highlights
  • Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.
  • Siena: See the Fountain of Joy, striped cathedral and vast Piazza del Campo.
  • Florence: Enjoy a stroll through Renaissance Florence and admire the medieval buildings that gave birth to this new style of architecture.
  • Pisa: During your orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurches behind the 11th century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Lake Maggiore: Experience the charming traditional social ritual of la passeggiata in the Italian Lake District. All across Italy, in cities, towns and villages people leave their houses to gently walk streets, from babies in strollers to the most senior citizens. Savor a gelato or glass of wine along the way and observe, as new romances, new babies and new shoes are all put on display. Note the ever-stylish Italians love to dress up for the occasion so feel free add a touch of flair to your outfit!
  • Venice: With your Travel Director cruise to St. Mark's Square and see the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica.
  • Venice: Delight in the magic of this charming city as you glide along the canals by gondola.
  • Assisi: See St. Mary of the Angels Church and join your Local Expert to walk through the cobbled streets and beautifully preserved medieval laneways of this quaint town.
  • Assisi: With a Local Expert, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of Europe.
  • Sorrento: Perched upon the cliffs, lookout to see the mighty Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples.
  • Capri: Cruise by jetfoil to this famous isle through beautiful blue Mediterranean waters.
  • Capri: Explore Capri town with your Local Expert and see the whitewashed houses, winding alleyways, small cafes, fashionable boutiques and artisans studios.
  • Capri: Relax and enjoy the views as you are driven in an iconic open-top taxi.
  • Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the first century.
  • Rome: Enjoy an exclusive visit to the oldest pharmacy in Europe, Rome’s Antica Spezieria di Santa Maria della Scala, also known as the ‘Pharmacy of the Popes.’ Discover this hidden gem during a private audience with a friar of the Carmelite order, who reveals the historic curiosities of this 16th-century pharmacy.
  • Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft.  This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
  • Florence: Enjoy a traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina steak dinner paired with delicious local wine, a specialty not to be missed.
  • Lake Maggiore: For your Dine-Around evening, choose from a selection of hand-picked restaurants featuring regional delicacies.
  • Lake Iseo: Learn about this historic winery, passed down through the generations, and taste its latest vintages.
  • Rome: Enjoy a Celebration Dinner of delicious Italian cuisine and wine, accompanied by the rich tremolo of some of Italy's best loved songs.
  • Optional - Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Optional - Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.
  • Optional - Florence: Take a stroll with your Travel Director to Piazza Santa Croce and immerse yourself in the essence of la dolce vita of Florence while you enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local café.
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4.0 | Great | 3 Reviews
By
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:
Moderate
Moderate Physical Level All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Italy, Switzerland, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Milan, Verona
From $ 1,599
$ 200 per day
Highlights
4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
By
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:
Very Easy
Very Easy Physical Level Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Austria, England, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Monaco, Amsterdam, Britain, Burgundy, Florence, Heidelberg, Innsbruck, London, Lucerne, Lyon, Monte Carlo, Nice, Paris, Pisa, Rome, Tuscany, Venice
$ 5,429
From $ 6,033
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.
$ 339 per day
Highlights
  • Amsterdam : Welcome dinner; canal cruise with Local Guide; visit a major diamond center
  • Rhine cruise:
  • Heidelberg: Take pictures of the castle; enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg
  • Black forest: Woodcarving demonstration; enjoy Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake)
  • Rhine falls:
  • Lucerne: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
  • Vaduz: Visit the capital of Liechtenstein
  • Innsbruck: Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
  • Venice: Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; dinner at Rossopomodoro restaurant
  • Rome : Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
  • Florence : Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
  • Pisa: Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
  • Nice: Drive along the Promenade des Anglais
  • Lyon : OrientationPARIS
  • A tapestry takes distinct colors and threads, and weaves them together into a beautiful design
  • That’s exactly what this European tour—European Tapestry—does
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4.7 | Excellent | 100+ Reviews
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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:
Very Easy
Very Easy Physical Level Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Theme:
50 plus, Cultural
Visits: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Switzerland, Monaco, Amsterdam, Burgundy, Florence, Heidelberg, Innsbruck, Lucerne, Lyon, Monte Carlo, Nice, Paris, Pisa, Rome, Venice, Tuscany
$ 4,669
From $ 4,783
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.
$ 334 per day
Highlights
  • Amsterdam : Welcome dinner; canal cruise with Local Guide; visit a major diamond center
  • Rhine cruise:
  • Heidelberg: Take pictures of the castle; enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg
  • Black forest: Woodcarving demonstration; enjoy Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake)
  • Rhine falls:
  • Lucerne: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
  • Vaduz: Visit the capital of Liechtenstein
  • Innsbruck: Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
  • Venice: Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; dinner at Rossopomodoro restaurant
  • Rome : Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
  • Florence : Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
  • Pisa: Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
  • Nice: Drive along the Promenade des Anglais
  • Lyon : Orientation
  • Paris: Guided sightseeing, enjoy a Seine cruise
  • A tapestry takes distinct colors and threads, and weaves them together into a beautiful design
  • That’s exactly what this European tour—European Tapestry—does
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