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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Rivers & Seas Visitied
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
The Beautiful Blue Danube

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Tour the major capital cities along the Danube
- Bask in the idyllic landscapes of the Wachau Valley
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Imperial Vienna and the Schoenbrunn Palace
- Budapest, 2000 years of history
The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Cruise on board a paddle steamer
- EXCLUSIVE TO CROISIEUROPE the Loire from above(1)
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- Full-day excursion to the castles of the Loire Valley: guided tours of the castles of Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau and the gardens of Villandry
- Wine-tasting in the cellars of the Brissac castle(3)
- Secret courtyards and covered passageways in Nantes
- The Saint-Nazaire shipyard, embodiment of French pride
- The wine route of the Muscadet through the vineyards of the Nantes region
Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers & Beyond with ...
- Delhi: Visit Qutub Minar, Humayan’s Tomb, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib; rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar; welcome dinner with Indian cooking demonstration
- Agra : Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise by tonga, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri
- Bharatpur–ranthambore national park: Travel by train
- Ranthambore national park : Three game drives by open-air, 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle
- Jaipur: Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family featuring a sari- and turban-tying demonstration; visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, the City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal
- Nepal : Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Hanuman Dhoka, the Temple of Kumari, and Boudhanath; excursion to Patan including Durbar Square; Host service during your stay
- Discover India—a diverse country filled with a long history, a variety of languages, amazing monuments, and a rich cultural heritage—and Nepal, birthplace of Buddha and home to some of the world’s most dramatic scenery
- On this India and Nepal tour, you’ll visit some of the region’s most famous sights and get to know the culture through special experiences
The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 2 ...

- Welcome to Bucharest
- Visit Peles Castle
- Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula's Bran Castle
- Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; transfer to ship; onboard welcome reception
- Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta; wine tasting
- Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or walk in the park with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing to Vidin’s fortress, see the rock formations in Belogradchik or bike with your Adventure Host
- Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or bike with your Adventure Host; visit to Golubač fortress
- Choice of guided sightseeing or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
- Choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of honey and wine tasting or hike to the Petrovaradin Fortress
- Ilok guided tour with wine tasting; Vukovar guided tour
- Guided tour and organ concert in Pécs
- Sail from the Danube Delta of the Black Sea to Hungary’s capital of Budapest to experience river views like no other
- Begin your Danube River vacation your way before your cruise with an overnight stay and sightseeing in Bucharest
The Sicilian
- 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
Lisbon & Northern Spain
- Lisbon : Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and Jeronimos MonasteryFÁTIMA
- Porto : Guided sightseeing, visit the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange; Port wine tasting at Sandeman & Co.
- Vigo : Walking tour
- La toja island: Enjoy a coffee and the spectacular view at the Gran Hotel La Toja and admire the shell-covered church
- Santiago de compostela: Dinner with wine at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral
- Luarca : Stop in this pretty fishing village with its white houses
- Oviedo : Guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral of San Salvador and enjoy a cider tasting SANTANDER
- Bilbao : Guided visit of the Guggenheim Museum
- San sebastian: Guided walking tour of the Old Quarter
- Pamplona : Walk through the Calle Estafeta, followed by lunch with traditional tapas and Rioja wine at Basaburua restaurant
- Saragossa : Visit Plaza de Pilar
- Barcelona : Guided sightseeing; visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica, panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill; farewell dinner at La Fonda del Port Olimpic restaurant
- Explore the coastline of Portugal and Northern Spain on this fascinating vacation
- In Portugal, you'll overnight in Lisbon and Porto, and enjoy guided sightseeing in both cities, including a visit to the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, dating back to the 16th century, and in Porto, the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange, which was inspired by Granada’s Alhambra
Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy
- 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
European Escape
- Rome: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum
- Florence: Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
- Venice: Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; pasta dinner at a local restaurant
- Lugano: Stop in the lakeside town
- Lucerne: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
- Paris: Guided sightseeing; enjoy a Seine Cruise
- On this Escape, you can experience Europe’s most popular destinations without the crowds—and even better—without the high-season prices
- Rome, Florence, Venice, Lucerne, and Paris—these exciting and vibrant cities await you on this thrilling European tour
India Escape with Varanasi
- Delhi: Visit Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib; rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Agra: Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise by tonga & Agra Fort
- Jaipur: Visit the City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Amber FortVARANASI
- This 11-day escorted tour of India introduces you the country’s rich history, heritage, and culture
- Along the way explore the best of India's famed "Golden Triangle" in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, and the holy Hindu city of Varanasi
Poland, East Germany & World War II
- Wroclaw: Guided sightseeing, visit the market square
- Dresden: Guided walking tour, visit the Zwinger Palace Courtyard; dinner at a local restaurant
- Torgau: See the monument commemorating the meeting of US and Soviet forces; visit the courtyard of Hartenfels Castle
- Berlin: Guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Weimar: Orientation
- Buchenwald: Visit the site of the former concentration camp
- Nuremberg: Visit the Memorium Nuremberg Trials and Courtroom 600 (if available), Documentation Center, Zeppelin Field; walking tour of the Old Town; dinner at a local restaurant
- Dachau: Visit the site of the former concentration camp
- Munich: Visit Marienplatz; farewell dinner
- This tour of Poland and Eastern Germany is the perfect vacation for those who are interested in World War II
- Your tour starts in Warsaw and ends in Munich
Swiss Escape
Mekong Discovery (Southbound)

- Onboard welcome reception
- Visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in Angkor Ban with school visit
- Ox cart ride through the countryside and visit a local farmer’s home in Kampong Tralach; visit the silversmith village of Konpong Louang; visit the Tuol Sleng Museum and one of the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh, or visit the lively central market
- Sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum; show by children from local orphanage
- Visit a local market and the religious sites at Sam Mountain in Chau Doc
- Walking tour of Long Khanh A with cotton-weaving demonstration; interact with sampan-making and conical hat making families in Cu Lao Gieng
- Visit a local garden and a local workshop to see how rice wine and traditional candy are made
- On this unique and inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam, you’ll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions as you sightsee and spend time with locals in interesting places along the mighty Mekong River
- In the enchanting Cambodian countryside, go on an ox cart ride amongst rice paddy fields and witness the daily lives of farmers
Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Northbound)

- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
- Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided walk in Tournon or bike with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk in Vienne or hike with your Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill
- Cheese tasting on board
- Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; transfer to Basel; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or hike up Philosophers' Way; visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the Rhine Gorge; free time in Koblenz
- Choice of “Cologne Highlights” walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
- Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous European river cruise vacation along the Rhône and Rhine Rivers
- The views will be spectacular so be sure to pack your camera so you can capture the romance and splendor of this magical journey
Danube Symphony (Eastbound)

- Onboard welcome reception
- Free time in Linz; choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour in Ybbs or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
- Experience views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary
- Embark in Deggendorf, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz for a leisurely morning
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