Small Ship & Expedition Cruises Tours & Trips 2020

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Style 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.

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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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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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A Taste of the Danube (Westbound)

4 days
$ 359 / day
$ 1,435
From : $ 1,937
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Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral; or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; free time in Dürnstein
  • Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest and cruise through the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley, past quaint towns and villages—and stops in charming towns and cities of Slovakia and Austria along the way
  • Sail between two countries on a 58-mile stretch of the Danube that’s shared by Hungary and Slovakia
Visits:
Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
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Enchanted Europe with 2 Nights in Budapest (Westbound)

18 days
$ 474 / day
$ 8,526
From : $ 11,510
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Budapest!
  • Guided tour, see Heroes' Square
  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Scenic sailing, pass through Bratislava; free time in Vienna in the evening
  • Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
  • In Dürnstein choice of guided tour or a hike up to the castle ruins with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard wine tasting
  • Guided walk
  • Choice of guided walk, see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Onboard lecture; choice of guided sightseeing in Roth or hike with your Adventure Host or guided tour in Nuremberg or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour
  • Full-day guided tour in Munich
  • Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop’s Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Guided tour
  • Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike with your Adventure Host
  • Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Board your Avalon Suite Ship® after enjoying two nights in Budapest, the “Pearl of the Danube
  • ” Your Danube River cruise embarks with an overnight cruise to Vienna, followed by Dürnstein and Melk in Austria’s beautiful Wachau Valley
Visits:
Bamberg, Basel, Boppard, Budapest, Frankfurt, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Salzburg, Strasbourg, Vienna, Zurich, Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland
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Active & Discovery in Holland & Belgium w ...

9 days
$ 462 / day
$ 4,158
From : $ 5,613
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Amsterdam
  • Off the beaten path walking tour; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of nature walk, or visit of the Flood Museum and guided walking tour of Veere, or Middelburg walking tour, or visit to an Oyster Farm
  • Choice of biking tour, or guided sightseeing, or Graffiti tour
  • Choice of chocolate workshop, or biking tour, or Brussels guided tour
  • Choice of biking tour, or visit the Red Star Line museum, or Antwerp guided tour
  • Choice of architectural biking tour, or ceramic painting workshop, or Rotterdam guided tour; Rotterdam harbor cruise
  • Choice of painting class, or biking tour or canal cruise
  • Explore Holland and Belgium in more ways than ever on this Active & Discovery European cruise
  • Begin your vacation your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for an off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through its cobblestone streets before embarking your Suite Ship® and sail for Middelburg for a variety of excursions from Classic to Active to Discovery included excursions
Visits:
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Belgium
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Active & Discovery on the Moselle with 2 Nigh ...

10 days
$ 475 / day
$ 4,748
From : $ 6,410
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to France!
  • Choice of guided tour or bike tour
  • Motorcoach transfer to Verdun for guided tour; motorcoach transfer to Remich; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursion to Luxembourg City or hike in the vineyards, or excursion to Schengen; evening walking tour in Trier
  • Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or wine tour or hike to the Castle
  • Leisurely cruise or bike tour with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk, visit Reichsburg Castle or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill) or cable car and hike
  • Choice of Koblenz walking tour, or beer tour or guided hike
  • Choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, or wine tasting or cable car ride
  • Choice of Frankfurt sightseeing, or bike tour, or botanical gardens visit, or guided tour in Bad Nauheim
  • Begin your Active & Discovery river cruise vacation with two nights in romantic Paris
  • See the legendary landmarks of the “City of Light,” taking a city tour or enjoying a bike ride
Visits:
Frankfurt, Koblenz, Luxembourg, Paris, Rudesheim, Trier, France, Germany
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The Best of the Rhine with 2 Nights in Frankfurt

7 days
$ 386 / day
$ 2,703
From : $ 3,649
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Frankfurt
  • Guided tour
  • Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; onboard welcome reception
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei.
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach
  • Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfurt to Basel
  • Before your cruise, spend two nights in Frankfurt, with guided sightseeing of this charming city
Visits:
Basel, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, France, Germany, Switzerland
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The Rhine & Moselle with 1 Night in Amsterdam ...

14 days
$ 448 / day
$ 6,273
From : $ 8,469
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Amsterdam
  • Off the beaten path walking tour; onboard welcome reception
  • Canal cruise
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided walk, visit Reichsburg Castle or visit to Bundesbank bunker or bike tour with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour in Trier or “Roman Trier,” see the Porta Nigra or walk with your Adventure Host; free time in Remich in the evening
  • Guided walk or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour or visit to Sayn Manor House or bike tour with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; free time in Rüdesheim
  • Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or visit Schwetzingen Castle or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host; free time in Speyer
  • Choice of guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike tour with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach
  • Excursion to Mount Pilatus (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); guided walking tour in Lucerne with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
  • Full day at leisure
  • Begin your vacation on the Rhine and Moselle your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for an off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through its cobblestone streets before starting your European river cruise vacation with a canal cruise through the elegant Grachten lined with stately homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age
  • ” Explore the magnificent city of Cologne, Germany, which spans both sides of the Rhine River, then visit Koblenz, strategically located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers
Visits:
Amsterdam, Basel, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Lucerne, Luxembourg, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Trier, France, Germany, Switzerland
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The Danube from Germany to Romania with 2 Nights ...

18 days
$ 442 / day
$ 7,947
From : $ 10,526
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising
  • Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column
  • Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein
  • Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
  • Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
  • Free time
  • Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Guided of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
  • Visit to Golubač fortress; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
  • Choice of guided tour in Vidin, excursion to Belogradchik, see the rock formations or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or a walk in the park with your Adventure Host
  • Transfer to Bucharest, guided sightseeing
  • Brasov guided tour; visit Bran Castle
  • Visit Peles Castle
  • Embark on an 18-day journey from Germany to Romania, concluding with two nights in mysterious Transylvania
  • Spend time exploring the beauty of this area with expert Local Guides after your cruise, including superior accommodations, sightseeing, and complimentary transfer from your Avalon Suite Ship®
Visits:
Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Romania, Transylvania, Vienna, Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia
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Active & Discovery on the Danube with 2 Night ...

10 days
$ 452 / day
$ 4,518
From : $ 6,099
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Prague
  • Choice of urban hike, or guided city tour including Hradcany Castle grounds and St. Vitus Cathedral; afternoon at leisure
  • Guided tour of Cesky Krumlov; transfer to Linz; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of visit to the Jochenstein power station or visit to Engelszell Abbey; choice of guided hike along the Danube trails or scenic cruising around the Schlögen Oxbow
  • In Mauthausen, choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery, guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, or guided bike tour; guided tour in Grein, visit to the historical theatre and Greinburg Castle to meet its the owner the Count
  • Choice of canoe tour; bike tour from Spitz to Krems Wine World Experience with tasting; or regional products showcase
  • Choice of bike tour, or insider's tour of Vienna, or guided tour, visit to Belvedere Palace
  • Choice of early risers guided tour, with breakfast at a Viennese café, or guided tour, see the Habsburg private art collection and the Italian and Dutch Masters Gallery, or guided tour, see Habsburg private art collection and the Military Museum
  • In Visegrád, choice of medieval knights tournament, or guided hike in Danube-Ipoly National Park, or canoe tour
  • Start your Danube River vacation with two nights in the exquisite city of Prague
  • You’ll explore the Czech Republic capital with your choice of included excursions
Visits:
Budapest, Linz, Prague, Vienna, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
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The Best of the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne

7 days
$ 449 / day
$ 3,143
From : $ 4,243
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei.
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach
  • Excursion to Mount Pilatus (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); guided walking tour in Lucerne with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
  • Full day at leisure
  • Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfurt to Basel
  • Relax on the Sky Deck and pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water
Visits:
Basel, Frankfurt, Lucerne, Strasbourg, France, Germany, Switzerland
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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & D ...

26 days
$ 485 / day
$ 12,606
From : $ 16,681
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Amsterdam
  • Off the beaten path walking tour; onboard welcome reception
  • Canal cruise
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
  • Guided walk
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz
  • Choice of walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour in Roth, or hike with your Adventure Host, or guided tour in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; onboard lecture
  • Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Guided tour in Passau; free time in Linz
  • Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; free time in Vienna
  • Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
  • Day at leisure
  • Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
  • Visit to Golubač fortress; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
  • Choice of guided tour in Vidin, excursion to Belogradchik, see the rock formations or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or walk in the park with your Adventure Host
  • Transfer to Bucharest, guided sightseeing
  • Brasov guided tour; visit Bran Castle
  • Visit Peles Castle
  • Begin your vacation your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for a off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through its cobblestone streets before embarking on your Avalon Suite Ship


  • From Holland to Romania, with a host of exciting stops along the way, this river cruise vacation across Europe is truly an adventure! Amsterdam, Holland’s lively capital, is set amongst sophisticated architecture and classic squares and canals with countless museums, cafés, shops, and restaurants to explore
Visits:
Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Nuremberg, Passau, Romania, Vienna, Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Serbia
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The Best of the Rhine with 2 Nights in Frankfurt ...

9 days
$ 404 / day
$ 3,632
From : $ 4,903
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Frankfurt
  • Guided tour
  • Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; onboard welcome reception
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei.
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach
  • Excursion to Mount Pilatus (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); guided walking tour in Lucerne with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
  • Full day at leisure
  • Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfurt to Basel
  • Before your cruise, spend two nights in Frankfurt, with guided sightseeing of this charming city
Visits:
Basel, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Strasbourg, France, Germany, Switzerland
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Active & Discovery on The Lower Danube with 2 ...

10 days
$ 445 / day
$ 4,348
From : $ 5,802
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Bucharest
  • Visit Peles Castle
  • Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula’s Bran Castle
  • Choice of guided sightseeing in Bucharest or walk the Urban Delta or food tour; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi or hike the Kroushuna Waterfalls; on board movie night
  • Choice of guided tour in Vidin, visit Baba Vida Fortress or wine tasting or hiking in Belogradchik
  • Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or Donji Milanovac off the beaten path tour or Djerdap National park hike; visit to Golubač fortress
  • Choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk up to the Petrovaradin Fortress or wine tour; choice of Ilok guided tour or biking tour or beer tour
  • Choice of guided tour or bike tour or meet the locals
  • Begin your Active & Discovery river cruise vacation in the beautiful and mysterious Transylvania
  • Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia—considered one of the most beautiful in Europe
Visits:
Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Croatia, Romania, Zagreb, Bulgaria, Serbia
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Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the ...

11 days
$ 423 / day
$ 4,648
From : $ 6,072
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Lisbon
  • Guided sightseeing, see Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
  • Excursion to Palàcio Nacional de Sintra
  • Guided sightseeing of Coimbra; transfer to Porto; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided sightseeing in Braga and Guimarães, or Romanesque tour
  • Choice of guided sightseeing Peso da Régua and Lamego or farm visit with tasting
  • Choice of guided sightseeing in Freixo de Numão or guided sightseeing in Vila Nova de Foz Côa
  • Choice of guided sightseeing in Salamanca or guided sightseeing in Freixo de Espada à Cinta
  • Onboard tile painting workshop; guided sightseeing in Amarante
  • Choice of guided sightseeing or bike tour
  • Explore the dreamy Douro River and discover why its name translates to ‘River of Gold’ as you sail on its gleaming waters through Portugal’s breathtaking panoramic beauty
  • Marvel at the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, cozy towns, and charming villages while sailing through some of the most spectacular views of Portugal
Visits:
Coimbra, Lisbon, Porto, Salamanca, Portugal
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Active & Discovery on the Lower Danube with A ...

14 days
$ 426 / day
$ 5,969
From : $ 8,058
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Bucharest
  • Choice of guided sightseeing in Bucharest or walk the Urban Delta or food tour; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi or hike the Kroushuna Waterfalls; on board movie night
  • Choice of guided tour in Vidin, visit Baba Vida Fortress or wine tasting or hiking in Belogradchik
  • Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge;choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or Donji Milanovac off the beaten path tour or Djerdap National park hike; visit to Golubač fortress
  • Choice of guided tour or bike tour or meet the locals; lecture on board
  • Choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk up to the Petrovaradin Fortress or wine tour; choice of Ilok guided tour or biking tour or beer tour
  • Transfer to Zagreb; dinner at hotel
  • City sightseeing, visit the Cathedral
  • Krka National Park guided walking tour; dinner at hotel
  • Guided city sightseeing
  • Ston city sightseeing
  • Guided walking tour, visit Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik; guided walking tour and dinner at local restaurant in Konavle
  • Spend a beautiful night in Bucharest before your Active & Discovery River cruise vacation through the Balkans
  • Explore the Romanian capital city—called the “Paris of the East”—with a guided tour to see the WWI Arc de Triomphe and the Royal Palace Square
Visits:
Belgrade, Belogradchik, Bucharest, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Romania, Split, Zagreb, Bulgaria, Serbia
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The Danube from Germany to Romania with 2 Nights ...

18 days
$ 433 / day
$ 7,786
From : $ 10,376
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Prague
  • Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
  • Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; transfer to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising
  • Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column
  • Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein
  • Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
  • Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
  • Free time
  • Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
  • Visit to Golubač fortress; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
  • Choice of guided tour in Vidin, excursion to Belogradchik, see the rock formations or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or a walk in the park with your Adventure Host
  • Guided sightseeing in Bucharest
  • Embark on an 18-day journey from Czech Republic to Romania, beginning with two nights in dazzling Prague
  • Explore the “Golden City” of Prague with expert Local Guides before your cruise, including superior accommodations, sightseeing, and complimentary transfer to your Avalon Suite Ship®
Visits:
Belgrade, Belogradchik, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Prague, Romania, Vienna, Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia
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Very interesting tour

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

This is a very interesting tour. It turned out to be much more interesting than I expected at advance. To a large extent, this was facilitated by the Program Director Mrs. Soha Sabbour. I will recommend this tour to my friends.

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Loved the tour

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Loved the tour, the guides, the hotels, the cruise ship & the food!! Great trip!! Can't wait to choose my next Smartours destination! Thanks again Luke!!

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another great experience with smarTours

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

"The Splendors of Egypt" was our eleventh SmarTorus trip. As usual, it was an incredible experience. We can't say enough about our tour guide, Soha. Besides being an outstanding organizer and trouble-shooter, her local background and education as an Egyptologist gave us a welcome extra understanding of the culture(s) and history of Egypt. Her experienced local assistants helped make everything run as smoothly as possible. The riverboat for our Nile cruise was far more comfortable that we had expected, with a spacious cabin and attentive crew. Granted, there are a couple of early wake-ups during this trip, but they were actually welcomed by our experienced group of travelers (just a few good-natured groans) as they allowed us to get a jump on our filled days, and a jump on other tour groups. All in all, another great experience with smarTours. Can't wait for another "smart" adventure. Marsha & Joel

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amazing to see

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Our Egyptologist guide, Dina, was a marvel. She enthused the entire trip with her knowledge and love of country. The trip exceeded my expectations, with the exception of the airline controlled timing of the excursion to Abu Simbel. Our time there was frenetic and unfortunately brief. That information was not included in pre-trip sales details. The Movenpick boat was fabulous, and the treasures of antiquity amazing to see.

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great experience

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Our trip to Egypt with Smart Tours was great. We traveled with a terrific group of well traveled people ranging in age from the 20s to the 80s! I'd be happy to see any one of them at any future trip. The accommodations were all very good and we were well taken care of by attentive but not overbearing staff. Our guide Tarek was really great. He was passionate about the beauty of the incredible ancient sites of Egypt. There is a concern about safety in Egypt and between the tour company and the tourism department in Egypt we felt safe at all times, with a security agent with us in addition to the guide and also the government provides police escort for the bus. In addition, my husband developed a respiratory bug about 2 weeks before our trip and was sure he was on the mend before our trip, but about a week into it took a turn for the worse. We were so grateful to Smart Tours for the attention they gave him. He was taken to a clinic and was accompanied throughout the appointment with a doctor who took an X-ray, blood test and administered antibiotics and then monitored for the next 2 days with a nurse coming to check on him even. We really appreciated the attentive health care. My only criticism of the way the tour is set up is the tipping situation. I like tipping those people like the guide who was with us the entire trip and driver who was our main driver. I felt that it got a little confusing when we had a different driver for just a day or had the security agent on the bus. I would like those incidental tips to be added to the cost of the trip up front so there wasn't the constant small tipping we did on those days. Overall, I would be confident to reccomend Smart Tours and to travel again with them myself and I want to thank you for this great experience!

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great experience

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Our trip to Egypt with Smart Tours was great. We traveled with a terrific group of well traveled people ranging in age from the 20s to the 80s! I'd be happy to see any one of them at any future trip. The accommodations were all very good and we were well taken care of by attentive but not overbearing staff. Our guide Tarek was really great. He was passionate about the beauty of the incredible ancient sites of Egypt. There is a concern about safety in Egypt and between the tour company and the tourism department in Egypt we felt safe at all times, with a security agent with us in addition to the guide and also the government provides police escort for the bus. In addition, my husband developed a respiratory bug about 2 weeks before our trip and was sure he was on the mend before our trip, but about a week into it took a turn for the worse. We were so grateful to Smart Tours for the attention they gave him. He was taken to a clinic and was accompanied throughout the appointment with a doctor who took an X-ray, blood test and administered antibiotics and then monitored for the next 2 days with a nurse coming to check on him even. We really appreciated the attentive health care. My only criticism of the way the tour is set up is the tipping situation. I like tipping those people like the guide who was with us the entire trip and driver who was our main driver. I felt that it got a little confusing when we had a different driver for just a day or had the security agent on the bus. I would like those incidental tips to be added to the cost of the trip up front so there wasn't the constant small tipping we did on those days. Overall, I would be confident to reccomend Smart Tours and to travel again with them myself and I want to thank you for this great experience!

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