358 Trips found for "valley of the flowers"

• Onboard welcome reception
• Walking tour in Hoorn; guided walk of Enkhuizen
• Choice of visit to the famous tulip fields or guided visit to the Zuiderzee Museum
• Choice of guided walk in Nijmegen or visit to Hoge Kempen National Park and Research Center Ecotron
• Guided tour
• Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
• Guided walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host in Willemstad; cheese tasting on board; choice of guided tour in Kinderdijk or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of half- or full-day visit to Keukenhof Gardens or guided tour in Rotterdam or Gouda guided tour; harbor cruise in Rotterdam
• Canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
• If you’re dreaming of flowers waving and windmills whirling, cobblestones and canals, and delicious Dutch treats, this Avalon cruise through the Netherlands brings it all to life
• Sail while Holland is blooming during tulip season to see your visions blossom with history, beauty, and breathtaking natural splendor for the senses

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 15 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Lunch (L)
• 1 Dinner (D)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• 2 Farewell Dinner (FD)
• Hue: Enjoy lunch at one of the great remaining garden houses of Hue where you will gain insight into the lives of a local family and admire their fascinating collection of artifacts and mementos from the days of the former Royal Empire.
• Hanoi: Visit Ho Chi Minh's house in Hanoi.
• Hoi An: Visit the colourful market of Hoi An.
• Hoi An: Join a Lantern Making Workshop or a Fishing Life Tour to learn about the lives of the local fishermen and have a go at casting your own fishing net.
• Danang: Visit the Cham Museum in Danang.
• Ho Chi Minh City: Visit the home of the former American Ambassador to South Vietnam in the 1960s.
• Siem Reap: At Peak Sneng Village observe the locals weaving hats from palm leaves or folding Lotus flowers into delicate works of art.
• Hanoi: On a sightseeing tour of the city of Hanoi, see the imposing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature.
• Hanoi: Travel past the colourful shopfronts and street food vendors of Hanoi's Old Quarter on a cyclo tour.
• Ha Long Bay: Journey across the World Heritage Ha Long Bay on a small boat. Visit a cultured pearl fishery where the pearl maker will explain the process from culturing, harvesting, and sculpting these precious gemstones and stop at the beautiful Ti Top beach.
• Ha Long Bay: Start your day on beautiful Ha Long Bay with a yoga class lead by a Local Specialist.
• Hoi An: Learn about the daily work routines of local farmers at Thanh Dong Organic Village.
• : Travel by boat to the Red Bridge Cooking School to learn about the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food.
• Hue: See Hue by land and water today. Enjoy a cyclo tour past the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda before boarding a local dragon boat.
• Ho Chi Minh City: Enjoy the sights of the French colonial-era buildings and even a former CIA residential block as you partake in a walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City.
• My Tho: Cruise along the canals of My Tho in a small sampan boat during your visit to this market town.
• My Tho: After a stroll through the streets of My Tho, meet a local family in their home. Hear stories from your Local Specialist about surviving the Khmer Rouge and learn about the family's handicraft, making paper.
• Ho Chi Minh City: Gain insight into a difficult period of Vietnam's history as you join a Vet Cong veteran for a visit to the Cu Chi tunnels, developped to protect Viet Cong guerillas.
• Angkor Wat: Join your Local Specialist and immerse yourself in the stories of the celestial nymphs and mystical serpents.
• Angkor Wat: Discover the Banteay Srei Temple, also known as the "Citadel of Women" where you can admire delicate 10th-century carvings.
• Wat Damnak: Experience a private blessing with a Monk where a sacred thread is tied around your wrists to protect you against evil spirits.
• Angkor Thom: Enjoy a visit to Angor Thom and admire the iconic sites of the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Enclosure and the Temple of Bayon.
• Ho Chi Minh City: Have lunch at Blanc restaurant, which provides employment to those who are deaf or hearing impaired. You'll interact with the staff and communicate your meal order using sign language during this unique dining experience concept.
• Siem Reap: Visit Artisans d'Angkor, where our visit contributes to creating job opportunities for disadvantaged rural youths and at Peak Sneng village, meeting local villagers and discovering some traditional Cambodian crafts.
• : Explore Hanoi, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap
• : Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, the Imperial Citadel in Hue, the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels, Siem Reap Old Town Market, the temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Wat Damnak and Ta Prohm
• : View Ho Chi Minh's House in Hanoi and the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Halong Bay: Stay on a traditional style Vietnamese Junk boat for an overnight cruise in Halong Bay.
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : Optional Experiences and free time
• : Flights from Hanoi to Danang, Hue to Ho Chi Minh City and Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap.

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 14 Breakfast (B)
• 7 Lunch (L)
• 2 Dinner (D)
• 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• 2 Farewell Dinner (FD)
• Chiang Mai: Join the Saiwangjit family who live in a wooden Thai stilt house for a traditional northern Thai-style meal.
• Bangkok: Visit Lumpini Park in Bangkok and join the locals in their daily T'ai Chi practice.
• Bangkok: Enjoy a traditional Thai massage in the grounds of Wat Pho, a centre for traditional Thai massage.
• Bangkok: Learn the secrets of Thai cooking and visit a local market to buy fresh ingredients.
• : Stop at a coconut palm sugar plantation and discover how the farmer extracts the sap from the palm trees to be turned into sugar.
• Siem Reap: At Peak Sneng Village observe the locals weaving hats from palm leaves or folding Lotus flowers into delicate works of art.
• Bangkok: Begin your city tour by visiting Bangkok's Grand Palace, home to the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew. Continue your exploration of the city and its renowned landmarks.
• Bangkok: Embark on an Express River Cruise on the Chao Praya River and admire the beautiful Temple of the Dawn along the way.
• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Visit the famous floating market at Damnoen Saduak and paddle along the canals laden with fresh produce to sell.
• Kanchanaburi: Discover the "Death Railway" when you visit Hellfire Pass and learn about the horrible conditions of which the prisoners of WWII had to endure when building this landmark.
• Kanchanaburi: Bask in the views of the Kwai River as you make your way across wooden viaducts on your scenic train ride.
• Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: Delve into the rich trading history of the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya as you embark on your city tour.
• Sukhothai: Visit Sukhothai Historical Park and choose to explore the park by bicycle or tram tour.
• Sukhothai: Spend some time with a local family and learn the art of amulet making and how these jewels protect the owner from harm.
• Chiang Mai: Spend the evening enjoying a walk through the vibrant Sunday market of Chiang Mai with your Travel Director.
• Chiang Mai: See the vibrant paper umbrellas that are famously crafted in the San Kamphaeng District before meeting the children and teachers at a local school.
• Wat Suan Dok: Visit Wat Suan Dok Temple, marvel at the golden details and meet a local monk.
• Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep: Visit Wat Doi Suthep, which is one of Thailand's most sacred temples and listen closely for the chanting of the monks.
• Angkor Wat: Join your Local Specialist and immerse yourself in the stories of the celestial nymphs and mystical serpents.
• Angkor Wat: Discover the Banteay Srei Temple, also known as the "Citadel of Women" where you can admire delicate 10th-century carvings.
• Wat Damnak: Experience a private blessing with a Monk where a sacred thread is tied around your wrists to protect you against evil spirits.
• Angkor Thom: Enjoy a visit to Angor Thom and admire the iconic sites of the Terrace of Elephants, the Royal Enclosure and the Temple of Bayon.
• Natonchan: Visit the village of Natonchan and the`Friends of the Asian Elephants', a Thai registered foundation looking after the welfare of elephants throughout Thailand.And visit a local primary school.
• Siem Reap: Visit Artisans d'Angkor, where our visit contributes to creating job opportunities for disadvantaged rural youths and at Peak Sneng village, meeting local villagers and discovering some traditional Cambodian crafts.
• : Explore Bangkok and Chiang Mai
• : Visit the Grand Palace, the temples of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho in Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak floating market, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, Sukhothai Heritage, Siem Reap Old Town, the temples of Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Wat Damnak, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Peak Sneng Village Park
• Chiang Mai: Relax at your charming hotel with its exotic Lanna-Burmese style architecture, perfectly positioned near the Pratu Suan Dok Gate in Chiang Mai's Old Town.
• : Flight from Bangkok to Sukhothai and Chiang Mai to Siem Reap.
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : Optional Experiences and free time

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Exceptional cruise to discover Corsica from north to south
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• Dinner with Corsican music and songs in a traditional inn
• The island’s major areas: Ajaccio, Calvi, Bonifacio, and Porto-Vecchio
• Cap Corse
• The natural wonders : the Îles Sanguinaires, the Calanques de Piana(1) and the Balagne Region

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• Paris and its legendary places
• "Titi parisien' themed evening on board

• Spot puffins on Fair Isle, the United Kingdom’s most remote inhabited island.
• Explore the maze of narrow laneways in Torshavn’s Old Town.
• Experience the mountainous beauty of Jan Mayen.
• Search for Hornsund's abundant wildlife, including reindeer, auk and polar bears.

• Onboard welcome reception
• Choice of half- or full-day visit to Keukenhof Gardens or walk with your Adventure Host; harbor cruise in Rotterdam
• Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of guided sightseeing, visit St. Baaf’s Cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
• Guided walk in Middelburg; bike with your Adventure Host from Middelburg to Veere; guided walking tour of Veere
• Choice of guided walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host; cheese tasting on board
• Choice of guided visit to Flower Auction, or canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
• This springtime river cruise gets underway in Holland’s colorful capital of Amsterdam
• This 700-year-old city offers an abundance of classic architecture, cafés, and restaurants to explore before you embark on your river cruise through Holland and Belgium

• 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.

• In the Netherlands
• flowers are a way of life... You'll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
• paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... Everywhere you look
• a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
• daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...

• In the Netherlands
• flowers are a way of life... You'll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
• paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... Everywhere you look
• a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
• daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...

• In the Netherlands
• flowers are a way of life... You'll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
• paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... Everywhere you look
• a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
• daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and local brew in Antwerp and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...

• In the Netherlands
• flowers are a way of life... You'll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
• paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... Everywhere you look
• a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
• daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and local brew in Antwerp and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...

• In the Netherlands
• flowers are a way of life... You'll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
• paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... Everywhere you look
• a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
• daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...

• In the Netherlands
• flowers are a way of life... You'll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
• paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... Everywhere you look
• a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
• daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...

• In the Netherlands
• flowers are a way of life... You'll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
• paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... Everywhere you look
• a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
• daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and local brew in Antwerp and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...

• In the Netherlands
• flowers are a way of life... You'll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
• paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... Everywhere you look
• a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
• daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam's tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and local brew in Antwerp and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...

• Be as active as you like as you venture off-the-beaten rivers to charming inland waterways in Belgium and the Netherlands. Here daily life unfolds in leisurely bicycle rides along country lanes
• guided walking tours in quintessential Dutch villages steeped in history and cultural riches
• a beer tasting at a Belgian brewery
• a visit to the newly opened Royal Museum of Fine Art in Antwerp
• a canal boat cruise in Amsterdam and an unforgettable dinner at a 14th-century castle on a private island open just for Tauck guests.

• Be as active as you like as you venture off-the-beaten rivers to charming inland waterways in Belgium and the Netherlands. Here daily life unfolds in leisurely bicycle rides along country lanes
• guided walking tours in quintessential Dutch villages steeped in history and cultural riches
• a beer tasting at a Belgian brewery
• a visit to the newly opened Royal Museum of Fine Art in Antwerp
• a canal boat cruise in Amsterdam and an unforgettable dinner at a 14th-century castle on a private island open just for Tauck guests.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : CRUISE THROUGH THE LEGENDARY STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR and along the Moroccan coastlines
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • MOROCCO
    • Enchanting and colorful Marrakesh
    • Southern Morocco: Authentic Taroudant and the Tiout palm grove
    • The magical atmosphere of Casablanca
    • Rabat, a coastal Imperial City
    • Chefchaouen, a gorgeous blue-wash town nestled high up in the Rif Mountains
  • SPAIN
    • Granada and the Alhambra, the palace from the Nasrid dynasty and a marvelous example of Andalusian architecture
• Visit exceptional sites
  • Opulent Hassan II Mosque, dominating the seaside landscape
  • Delightful Jardin Majorelle, one of the most phenomenal botanical gardens in Morocco
• DELICIOUS, COLORFUL CUISINE
  • Tastings of wine and cheese from the Canary Islands
  • Tasting of Moroccan pastries and mint tea on board
  • Typical Moroccan lunch at the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh
  • Spanish cocktail hour on board with tapas and sangria
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises—from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    The Strategic Challenges of the Strait of Gibraltar
    Casablanca, Morocco's Young Economic capital
    Following the Footsteps of the Conquistadors

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : CRUISE THROUGH THE LEGENDARY STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR and along the Moroccan coastlines
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • SPAIN
    • Granada and the Alhambra, the palace from the Nasrid dynasty and a marvelous example of Andalusian architecture
  • MOROCCO
    • Chefchaouen, a gorgeous blue-wash town nestled high up in the Rif Mountains
    • The magical atmosphere of Casablanca
    • Rabat, a coastal Imperial City
    • Enchanting and colorful Marrakesh
    • Southern Morocco: Authentic Taroudant and the Tiout palm grove
• Visit exceptional sites
  • Opulent Hassan II Mosque, dominating the seaside landscape
  • Delightful Jardin Majorelle, one of the most phenomenal botanical gardens in Morocco
• DELICIOUS, COLORFUL CUISINE
  • Spanish cocktail hour on board with tapas and sangria
  • Tasting of Moroccan pastries and mint tea on board
  • Typical Moroccan lunch at the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh
  • Tastings of wine and cheese from the Canary Islands
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises'from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    The Strategic Challenges of the Strait of Gibraltar
    Casablanca, Morocco's Young Economic capital
    Following the Footsteps of the Conquistadors
• Onboard lecture