Luxury Travel Tours & Trips 2020
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Style
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.
Theme
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.
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Continents Visited
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
Danube Symphony - Cruise Only Eastbound

- Visit large churches like St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Neo-gothic New Cathedral.
- Explore the cities Vienna and Linz
- Enjoy the cruise through the Dhanube River
- Visit the Wachau wine region
Danube Dreams- Eastbound

- Enjoy Cruise: deluxe 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Bed
- Explore Prague get an opportunity to see Astronomical Clock
- Visit Weissenkirchen view the historical theater
- Discover Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral
Highlights of Germany

- Experience 9-night deluxe Cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
- Explore Munich
- Visit Regensburg enjoy the guided walk to Historische Wurstküche
- Exploring Würzburg, visit the Bishop’s Residenz
- Opportunity to cruise through the Rhine Gorge; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim
- Enjoy through Heidelberg, visit of the castle, see the Great Vat
- Discover Strasbourg
Jewels of Central Europe Eastbound

- Experience 17 day river cruise from Paris to Budapest
- Opportunity to sail along the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers
- Visit the fascinating Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum
- Explore Bamberg UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Budapest
Blue Danube to Blacksea- Westbound

- Opportunity to Cruise: deluxe 10-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection
- Explore Bucharest
- Enjoy tour through Cernavodă , visit the National History & Archaeological Museum
- Explore Belgrade, visit Kalemegdan Fortress
- Discover Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral
- Discover Vienna
Blue Danube to Blacksea- Eastbound

- 14 Day River Cruise from Vienna to Bucharest
- Deluxe 10-night cruise in an outside stateroom
- Fishermen’s Bastion and Heroes Square
- Visit Kalemegdan Fortress
- Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge
Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches

- Experience 8 days river cruise from Paris to Paris
- Deluxe 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
- Excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle
- Visit the Parish Church of Le Grand Andely
- Excursions to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy”
- Gros Horloge astronomical clock
Grand Danube Cruise - Westbound

- Opportunity to Cruise: deluxe 13-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection
- Explore Bucharest
- Visit Vidin’s fortress excursion to Belogradchik to see the rock formations
- Explore Belgrade, visit Kalemegdan Fortress
- Discover Budapest and experience the fascinating Vienna cruising
- Explore Nuremberg have a pleasant visit to the Industrial Museum
Balkan Discovery – Eastbound

- 10 Day River Cruise from Budapest to Bucharest
- Deluxe 6-night cruise in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
- Remarkable service throughout the cruise
Peru in Luxury
- Ride the rails through the Urabamba Valley aboard the panoramic Hiram Bingham train
- Visit the famous Larco Museum in Lima
- Tour Cuzco, the oldest inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere
- Tour the fascinating Sacsayhuaman fortress
- Explore the extraordinary ruins of enigmatic Machu Picchu
Japan and Beijing 10 Days 8 Nights
- Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of energetic Tokyo
- Visit to most famous Buddhist temple - the Senso-Ji Temple
- Enjoy tales of Mt Fuji's spiritual significance
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi
- Experience a coach journey to Kyoto, cultural and artistic jewel
- Discover historic city of Nara and admire the Todaiji Temple
Thailand Scenic 9 Days 7 Nights
- Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimitr) to see its solid-gold Buddha
- See the riverside Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), and ride a motorboat along the Chao Phraya River
- Visit Damnoen Saduak, one of Thailand’s most famous floating markets
- Visit the Elephant World Sanctuary for rescued elephants
- Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai, famously connected to the ‘Death Railway
- Discover Chiang Mai’s rich crafts heritage with visits to the Thai Handicrafts Village
- Visit to Doi Suthep Temple, an important gold-coated shrine set on Doi Suthep Mountain
China Scenic 11 Days 9 Nights
- Visit to the world-famous and historic Tiananmen Square
- Explore the home to Ming and Qing emperors, Forbidden City
- Visit The Great Wall of China
- Discover Xian, the capital of Shannxi Province, one of the oldest cities in China
- Opportunity to enjoy the cultural musings of the Tang Dynasty Show
- Visit Guilin, a city renowned for its picturesque landscapes and dramatic natural beauty
- Visit the Shanghai Museum and view the exhibits of ancient Chinese art
China Discovery with Hong Kong
- Visit the Great Wall of china
- Visit the Victoria Peak, Stanley Market in Hong Kong
- Explore a ride on Huang Pu River Cruise
Best of Asia - Thailand and Beijing 11 Days 9 Nights
- Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimitr) to see its solid-gold Buddha
- Discover Bangkok
- Explore Ayutthaya, home to the UNESCO-listed ruins of the medieval capital of Siam
- Explore Beijing
- Visit Qianmen Street was a commercial and entertainment hub due to its convenient location
- Tour to massive Great Wall, one of the man-built architectures that can be seen from the low orbit of the earth
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