Mediterranean Sea 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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Travelers Age
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.
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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Countries Visited
Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
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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
Explore Egypt

- Cairo is a place like no other; a rambling metropolis of sand-beaten colours and ancient wonder. You'll have plenty of time to explore the acclaimed sites and lose yourself in bustle of this fascinating city.
- Bask in the unique atmosphere of Aswan and experience not only the warmth and charm of Nubian hospitality, but also some delicious traditional cuisine on a local homestay.
- Set sail on one of the world’s most iconic rivers with an included felucca trip down the Nile. Relax and soak up the landscapes, as scenes of everyday Egyptian life pass you by.
- Explore the balmy Red Sea on a snorkelling adventure in Hurghada – sharing a tasty lunch aboard the yacht and looking out for clownfish, turtles and manta rays among the kaleidoscopic coral.
- Uncover one of the greatest cities in antiquity, Alexandria, reborn as Egypt’s alternative capital, and pay your respects at El Alamein – an important World War II battle site.
Jordan & Egypt Uncovered

- Spend a whole day uncovering the majesty and mystery of Petra. Follow your local leader down the narrow path of the Siq for your first unforgettable glimpse of the hand-carved Treasury.
- Spend the night at a Bedouin desert camp in Wadi Rum and enjoy a traditional meal, cooked underground and served al fresco beneath a starry sky.
- Set sail on one of the world’s most iconic rivers with an included felucca trip down the Nile. Relax and soak up the landscapes as scenes of everyday Egyptian life pass you by.
- Explore the balmy Red Sea on a snorkelling adventure in Hurghada – sharing a tasty lunch aboard the yacht and looking out for clownfish, turtles and manta rays among the kaleidoscopic coral.
- Uncover one of the greatest cities in antiquity, Alexandria, reborn as Egypt’s alternative capital, and pay your respects at El Alamein – an important WWII battle site.
European Highlights
- London–paris: By high-speed Eurostar train
- Paris : Enjoy a Seine cruise; guided sightseeing, visit the Fragonard Museum
- Lucerne : Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel BridgeBERGAMO
- Venice : Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; pasta party at a local restaurant; private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal
- Florence : Guided walking tour, see the cathedral and Baptistry, and visit Signoria Square
- Rome : Dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
- This tour is bursting at the seams with historical cities and spectacular scenery
- Spend one night in London, Lucerne, Bergamo, and Venice, and two nights each in Paris and Rome
Essential Europe
- Rome : Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; 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; pizza party at Finisterrae restaurant
- Venice : Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; pasta dinner at local restaurant; private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal
- Bellinzona: Visit the Castelgrande courtyard and enjoy a light lunch with wine
- Lucerne : Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
- Paris : Guided sightseeing, enjoy a Seine cruise
- Paris–london: By high-speed Eurostar train
- London: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Rome, Florence, Venice, Lucerne, Paris, and London—these exciting and vibrant cities await you on this thrilling European tour
- Guided sightseeing tours will highlight the must-see attractions in each city, including the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum in Rome; the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, where you will see Michelangelo's famous David; the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, dating back to the 14th century; a Seine cruise in Paris, where you’ll enjoy great views of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower; and St
European Tapestry with London
- 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
Northern Italy's Highlights & Cinque Terre
- Milan : Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided walking tour, visit the Sforzesco Castle grounds and museum, and admire Duomo Square and the Galleria
- Busseto : See the birthplace of Verdi; parmesan cheese tasting at a local caseificio
- Parma : Guided sightseeing
- Modena : Balsamic vinegar tasting
- Maranello : Visit the Ferrari Museum
- Lucca : Orientation
- Cinque terre : By boat (weather permitting) with a Local Guide and by train
- Rapallo: Boat cruise to Portofino
- Gabiano: Wine tasting and lunch
- Turin : Guided sightseeing, admire the Mole Antonelliana, walk through the historic center, and visit the cathedral that houses the Holy Shroud
- Vercelli: Visit a rice factory and enjoy a risotto lunch
- This is the perfect “off the beaten path” vacation for travelers who want to learn more about the culture, food, and traditions of Northern Italy
- You’ll spend two nights in Milan, Parma, Rapallo, and Turin, and an overnight in Lucca
European Tapestry
- 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
Essential Europe with London
Israel & Wonders of Jordan
- Tel aviv: Welcome dinner
- Latrun area: Visit the site of David’s victory over Goliath in the Valley of Elah, the Monastery of the Trappist Monks in Latrun
- Jaffa: Walking tour of the ancient port
- Caesarea: Visit the Roman Amphitheater and the Crusader fortress
- Acre: Visit the underground Crusader city
- Haifa : Visit the Baha’i Shrine
- Nazareth: Visit the Church of the Annunciation
- Cana: Visit the site of the first miracle
- Sea of galilee : Panoramic view; see an ancient fisherman’s boat; enjoy a cruise
- Kibbutz: Lecture on kibbutz life
- Mount of beatitudes: Visit the site where Jesus delivered his sermon
- Capernaum: Visit the site where Jesus recruited his followers
- River jordan: Visit a baptismal site
- Bet she’an: Admire its Roman and Byzantine relics
- Jerusalem: A panoramic view from the Mount of Olives; visit the Garden of Gethsemane; guided walking tour, follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, and walk through the Jewish Quarter to Mount Zion, visit the Upper Room, the tomb of King David, and the house of Caiaphas; visit Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum; the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem; the Garden Tomb; farewell dinner
- Masada: Ride a cable car and visit the cliff-top fortress
- Dead sea: Experience the buoyancy feeling in the Dead Sea water and receive a salt scrub gift
- Wadi rum : Four-wheel drive to Jordan's largest wadi
- Petra : Guided sightseeing. Including the (LF) Siq and the Treasury; sip tea in a Bedouin tent
- Kerak : Visit the Crusader Castle
- Wadi mujib : Visit the "Jordanian Grand Canyon"
- Madaba : Visit St. George's Church and the Madaba Archaeological Museum.
- Mount nebo : Visit the area Moses saw the Promised Land
- Bethany beyond the jordan : Visit the site of John the Baptist's settlement
- Israel and Jordan are treasure troves of historical and biblical sights, and on this Israel and Jordan tour, you’ll visit their most famous and interesting sights
- You’ll visit many of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Baha’i Shrine, the world center of Baha’i faith; Acre, a historic walled port-city where you’ll see the immense underground Crusader City; Masada, a rugged cliff-top fortress; and Petra, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World®, where you’ll walk down the Siq, a narrow gorge with spectacular colors flanked on either side by high cliffs
Fascinating Israel
- Tel aviv: Welcome dinner
- Latrun area: Visit the site of David’s victory over Goliath in the Valley of Elah, the Monastery of the Trappist Monks in Latrun
- Jaffa: Walking tour of the ancient port
- Caesarea: Visit the Roman Amphitheater and the Crusader fortress
- Acre: Visit the underground Crusader city
- Haifa : Visit the Baha’i Shrine
- Nazareth: Visit the Church of the Annunciation
- Cana: Visit the site of the first miracle
- Sea of galilee : Panoramic view; see an ancient fisherman’s boat; enjoy a cruise
- Kibbutz: Lecture on kibbutz life
- Mount of beatitudes: Visit the site where Jesus delivered his sermon
- Capernaum: Visit the site where Jesus recruited his followers
- River jordan: Visit a baptismal site
- Bet she’an: Admire its Roman and Byzantine relics
- Jerusalem: A panoramic view from the Mount of Olives; visit the Garden of Gethsemane; guided walking tour, follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, and walk through the Jewish Quarter to Mount Zion, visit the Upper Room, the tomb of King David, and the house of Caiaphas; visit Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum; the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem; the Garden Tomb; farewell dinner
- Masada: Ride a cable car and visit the cliff-top fortress
- Dead sea: Experience the buoyancy feeling in the Dead Sea water and receive a salt scrub gift
- Israel has been a pilgrimage center for people throughout the ages and is a treasure trove of historical and biblical sights
- On this Israel tour, start in Tel Aviv and end in Jerusalem with overnights also in Haifa and Kibbutz Lavi
Continental Introduction with London
- Paris : LF] Welcome dinner at a local restaurant and orientation drive; guided sightseeing including a Seine River cruise
- Lucerne : Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
- Pisa: Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
- Florence : Dinner at Finisterrae restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
- Rome : Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
- Ferrara: Walk through Este Castle to the cathedral
- Venice : Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration
- Innsbruck : Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
- Munich : Orientation, visit Marienplatz and the famous Hofbräuhaus
- Rothenburg : Walking tour of the walled town
- Rhine cruise:
- Amsterdam : Canal cruise with Local Guide; visit a major diamond centerBRUSSELS–LONDON
- Europe—it’s a continent full of different cultures, food specialties, architecture, art, scenery, and histories—and this is the ideal Continental Introduction: experience and see what many of the European countries have to offer
- You’ll spend two nights in Paris, Rome, Venice, Amsterdam, and London and overnights in Lucerne, Lugano, Florence, Munich, and the Rhineland
Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Spain's Wine Regions

- Ribera del Duero Winery Visit and Tasting
- San Sebastian Tapas Tour With Dinner
Paris & the French Riviera by Rail

- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!
- The Tootbus Must-See Paris Hop-on/Hop-off Tour + River Cruise (48 hours)
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