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Tuscan & Umbrian Countryside featuring Italy's Charming Hill Towns

Mon, 01 Jun 26 04:00:15 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Surround yourself in the mystery of the Umbrian hill town of Spoleto.
Discover Florence, the "Cradle of the Renaissance."
Explore historic Siena and see the famous piazza of the Palio Horse Race.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Savor the famous Brunello red wine during a tasting at a winery in Montalcino.
Experience a home-cooked meal in one of Umbria's country homes.
Sample pecorino sheep-milk cheese at a local farm in the Orcia Valley.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Enjoy three nights in a restored Tuscan villa.
Behold the unique water-filled piazza in the village of Bagno Vignoni.
Hunt for truffles with a local expert and his truffle-sniffing dogs.

HOTELS

Kolbe Hotel, Rome
Hotel Dei Duchi, Spoleto, Umbria
Hotel Corsignano, Pienza, Tuscany
Villa San Lucchese Hotel, Chianti Countryside, Tuscany

INCLUDED

Stay:

11 Days
10 Nights

Meals:

9 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
3 Dinners

Spain's Classics & Portugal

Mon, 01 Jun 26 04:00:15 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Visit Antoni Gaudi’s final masterpiece, the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia.
Explore Madrid's Prado Museum and view masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya, and others.
Tour the Alhambra Palace, a Wonder of the Muslim World, in Granada.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Taste the wines of the Alentejo region paired with locally sourced petiscos at a winery.
Experience a paella-making demonstration and delicious paella lunch.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Discover the little-known town of Peniscola, the “City in the Sea.”
Feel the vibrant energy of Spain at a flamenco performance in Seville.
Experience a night of fado (UNESCO) and learn about this traditional art form.

HOTELS

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Stay:

15 Days
14 Nights

Meals:

13 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
6 Dinners

Shades of Ireland

Mon, 01 Jun 26 04:00:15 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Jump into Ireland's vibrant capital city - Dublin.
Travel back in time as you ride in a traditional jaunting car in Killarney.
Stand in awe of the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Savor a hearty dinner and night of traditional Irish entertainment.
Settle in for an elegant dinner at a castle.
Taste the "water of life" during an Irish whiskey tasting.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Overnight on the grounds of a stately castle.
Experience the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's great coastal roads.
See Irish sheepdogs in action during a traditional demonstration.
Meet the McGill family and learn about their roadside brewery.

HOTELS

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Stay:

10 Days
9 Nights

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
Lunches
5 Dinners

Greece: In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle featuring a 3-night Greek Islands & Türkiye cruise

Sun, 31 May 26 04:00:13 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Explore ancient Corinth on a guided tour featuring the Agora.
Journey to Kavala, where Paul first set foot on European soil.
Admire the view from the Acropolis, home to the legendary Parthenon.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Feast on local Greek cuisine and fine wine in a traditional taverna.
Visit two breathtaking monasteries in Metéora and learn about the resident monks.
Take in views of Santorini’s volcanic caldera and towering cliffs from your cruise ship.

HOTELS

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Stay:

11 Days
10 Nights

Meals:

9 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
7 Dinners

Croatia & Its Islands Small Ship Cruising on the Adriatic Coast

Sun, 31 May 26 04:00:13 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Tour Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia.
Admire the stunning St. James Cathedral in Šibenik.
Visit Korcula Island, the debated birthplace of Marco Polo.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Enjoy Dalmatian delicacies prepared according to traditional recipes.
Experience a captain's welcome dinner after beginning your cruise in Trogir.
Dine on continental cuisine at a favorite local restaurant in Zagreb.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Stand before the breathtaking waterfalls in Krka National Park.
Explore the Old City of Dubrovnik with a local expert.
Deepen your connection to Dalmatia's centuries-old heritage.

HOTELS

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Stay:

12 Days
11 Nights

Meals:

10 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
5 Dinners

Best of Iceland

Sun, 31 May 26 04:00:13 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Stand in awe before the misty Húsafell waterfalls and watch the water cascade over lava rocks.
Travel the Golden Circle and straddle the continents in Thingvellir National Park.
Tour the old section of Reykjavík on foot.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Taste homemade specialties during a goat farm visit.
Indulge in Icelandic cuisine at a local restaurant.
Try a piece of lava bread and learn how locals use geothermal energy to cook food.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Ascend the massive Langjökull glacier via mountain truck.
Learn about Icelandic goats and how local farmers brought this rare breed back from the brink of extinction.
Go whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay aboard specialized RIB Zodiac boats.

HOTELS

Centerhotel Midgardur, Reykjavik
Hotel Hamar, Borgarnes
Fosshotel, Husavik
Centerhotel Midgardur, Reykjavik

INCLUDED

Stay:

9 Days
8 Nights

Meals:

7 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
5 Dinners

Sunny Portugal Lisbon, Alentejo, Algarve & Portuguese Riviera

Sat, 30 May 26 04:00:11 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Venture to Lagos, where Prince Henry the Navigator began his explorations.
Tour Lisbon and take in views of the Tagus River.
Walk through the medieval, whitewashed village of Óbidos.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Savor the flavors of Algarve with iconic local petiscos.
Taste the wines of the Alentejo region during a locally sourced lunch.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Learn about the importance of cork to the Portuguese culture and economy at a family-owned cork factory.
Get a taste of Portuguese gin production at a local distillery.
Step back in time and overnight in Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

HOTELS

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Stay:

10 Days
9 Nights

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
3 Dinners

Cultural Treasures of Japan

Sat, 30 May 26 04:00:11 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Explore Takayama’s beautiful old town, nestled in the Japanese Alps.
Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, made famous by the movie Memoirs of a Geisha.
Visit multiple UNESCO sites including Shirakawa-go, Nijo Castle, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Enjoy a Hida beef dinner with sake at a local brewery.
Participate in a sushi-making class.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Try your hand at the centuries-old art of gold leaf decorating.
Tap into Japan’s train culture as you travel by the famous Shinkansen bullet train.
Explore Tokyo’s famous Ginza District, the first Western-style shopping district in Japan where modern and old charms blend.

HOTELS

Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba, Tokyo
Odakyu Hotel de Yama, Hakone
Tokyu Stay Hida-Takayama, Takayama
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa, Kanazawa
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto, Kyoto

INCLUDED

Stay:

14 Days
13 Nights

Meals:

12 Breakfasts
Lunches
6 Dinners

The Azores Jewels of Portugal

Sat, 30 May 26 04:00:11 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Encounter the striking scenery of Capelinhos Volcano’s ash hills.
Walk through the colorful capital of Terceira, Angra do Heroismo (UNESCO).
Venture to Sete Cidades caldera’s highest point and gaze upon the twin lakes.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Experience a truly unique cozido das furnas lunch in Furnas valley.
Enjoy two home-hosted meals — in a village on São Miguel Island and on Terceira Island.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Explore the vivid Horta Marina and its importance to sailors crossing the Atlantic.
On São Miguel, learn about traditional basket weaving from local artisans.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:

13 Days
12 Nights

Meals:

11 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
6 Dinners

France Magnifique

Sat, 30 May 26 04:00:11 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Admire famous landmarks from the water while cruising along the Seine River.
Be mesmerized by the ever-changing colors of Monet’s Garden in Giverny.
Ponder history at Normandy's Memorial Peace Museum and Omaha Beach Cemetery.
Explore Chenonceau Castle, the Renaissance country residence of the French Royals.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Savor local flavors during dinner at a traditional French restaurant.
Enjoy an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower, featuring delicious cuisine and breathtaking views.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Delight in a tour and tasting at a winery in the Loire Valley (UNESCO).
Immerse yourself in the private apartments of King Louis XIV in the Royal Palace of Versailles.
Spend a reflective moment at the Normandy American Cemetery.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:

12 Days
11 Nights

Meals:

10 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
5 Dinners

Exploring Greece and Its Islands featuring Classical Greece, Mykonos & Santorini

Sat, 30 May 26 04:00:11 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Explore the grandeur of Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Explore Mykonos, the whitewashed jewel of the Cyclades Islands, at your leisure.
Join a local expert to explore Athens and its famed sites.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Partake in a Mediterranean cooking experience followed by a traditional Greek lunch.
Sample the finest wines in Greece with a winery tour and light lunch in Santorini.
Taste olive oil and homemade jams at a local farm in the Peloponnese countryside.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Come to know two breathtaking Byzantine monasteries in Metéora, built over 600 years ago.
Broaden your knowledge of traditional Greek music with a delightful Greek dance class.
Experience the Delphi Museum with its priceless collection of ancient artifacts.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:

16 Days
15 Nights

Meals:

14 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
8 Dinners

Exploring the Alpine Countries Austria - Germany - Switzerland

Sat, 30 May 26 04:00:11 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Discover the capital of the Bavaria region, Munich.
Spend two nights in the beautiful city of Salzburg.
Cruise along the legendary Danube River.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Savor a dinner of local Swiss specialties in Lucerne.
Dine on Black Forest Cake in the region it originated from.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Explore incredible Schönbrunn Palace.
Enjoy a performance by opera singers and ballet dancers set to the music of Strauss, Mozart, and more, in Vienna.

HOTELS

Imperial Riding School Autograph Collection, Vienna
NH Collection Salzburg City Hotel, Salzburg
Hotel Alte Post, Oberammergau
Hofgut Sternen, Titisee
Hotel Astoria, Lucerne

INCLUDED

Stay:

12 Days
11 Nights

Meals:

10 Breakfasts
Lunches
6 Dinners

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Fri, 29 May 26 19:50:38 +0000

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Fri, 29 May 26 18:23:01 +0000

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London & Paris

Fri, 29 May 26 04:00:10 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Cross under the English Channel aboard the Eurostar train.
Take a "flight" on the iconic London Eye.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Savor an exclusive dinner at the Eiffel Tower, featuring delicious cuisine and breathtaking views.
Dine on traditional pub food in the heart of London.
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in bustling Covent Garden.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Spend a reflective moment at the Paris American Cemetery.
Walk around London amid the city's iconic buildings with a local expert by your side.
Learn the secrets of perfume making during a hands-on workshop in Paris.

HOTELS

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Stay:

9 Days
8 Nights

Meals:

7 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
3 Dinners

Coasts & Countrysides of England with Edinburgh, Liverpool & London

Fri, 29 May 26 04:00:10 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Discover Poldark’s scenic Cornwall and visit a typical Cornish town.
Spend two nights in the Cotswolds, one of England’s most beautiful and historic counties.
Take a ride on a steam train and enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere.
Explore Holyrood Palace, stepping inside the official Scottish home of the monarchy.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Savor traditional Scottish fare with a modern twist during a welcome dinner in Edinburgh.
Enjoy a traditional Cornish cream tea.
Dine on English comfort food in a cozy London restaurant.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Travel like a local by taking a ferry across the Mersey.
Discover the legacy of Strawberry Fields, following in the footsteps of John Lennon.
Enjoy a lively performance by a Cornish sea shanty band.

HOTELS

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel, Holyrood, Edinburgh
Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa, Lake Windermere
Hotel Indigo, Liverpool
The Queens Hotel, Cotswolds
The Cornwall Hotel and Spa, Cornwall
DoubleTree by Hilton, Victoria, London

INCLUDED

Stay:

14 Days
13 Nights

Meals:

12 Breakfasts
Lunches
6 Dinners

Iceland’s Midnight Sun: Glaciers, Geysers, and the Golden Circle

Fri, 29 May 26 04:00:10 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Travel to the Golden Circle, one of many of Iceland's natural wonders.
Journey to the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall.
Gain a local's perspective of Reykjavík on a walking tour.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Relish Iceland’s local products during a visit to a family-owned dairy farm.
Taste Icelandic cuisine at a popular local restaurant.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Experience a whale watching cruise at Breiðafjördur Bay.
Explore Icelandic life at the Skógar Museum.
Glide past icebergs on an amphibian boat cruise of the ice strewn Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:

10 Days
9 Nights

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
5 Dinners

Greece Island Hopper featuring Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini

Fri, 29 May 26 04:00:10 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Admire the view from the Acropolis, home to the legendary Parthenon.
Discover the picture-perfect village of Oia on Santorini.
Take a peek into the 15th century BC at the excavation site of Akrotiri.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Sample the finest wines in Greece during a winery tour and light lunch in Santorini.
Indulge in local food and wine accompanied by traditional music.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Join a local expert in Athens and explore the city's world-renowned sites.
Enjoy three days at leisure in Mykonos, the whitewashed island in the Aegean Sea.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:

11 Days
10 Nights

Meals:

9 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
4 Dinners

Reflections of Italy featuring Como

Fri, 29 May 26 04:00:10 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Enjoy a scenic journey through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills.
Set out on a locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Behold medieval Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Enjoy a chef-led cooking class with lunch in a historic castle.
Dine on regional delicacies and fine Italian wines.
Visit a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Enjoy a boat trip to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration.
Explore Cortona, the postcard-worthy village that serves as the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun.
Take in the views as you sail along the scenic shores of Lake Como.

HOTELS

Mediterraneo Hotel, Rome
Sangallo Palace Hotel, Perugia
Hotel Albani, Florence
Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior, Como

INCLUDED

Stay:

10 Days
9 Nights

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
3 Dinners

Imperial Cities featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest

Fri, 29 May 26 04:00:10 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Enjoy a stop in the fairy-tale town of Ceský Krumlov.
Discover Budapest’s iconic sights through the eyes of an expert.
Visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Savor a Renaissance-style dinner at a restaurant in the castle town of Visegrád.
Enjoy traditional Czech cuisine and folklore performance during dinner.
Experience making typical Hungarian strudel.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Tour the majestic Prague Castle, delving into the Czech Republic’s past and legacy.
Get to know Bratislava's 4,000-year-old history on a tour with a local expert.
Get a glimpse into Hungary’s communist past during an exclusive talk with a local.

HOTELS

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Stay:

11 Days
10 Nights

Meals:

9 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
4 Dinners

Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria

Fri, 29 May 26 04:00:10 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Enjoy a walking tour of Lucerne's Altstadt (Old Town).
Tour Linderhof Palace and its beautiful gardens.
Spend a day exploring Salzburg's historic past and charming Old Town.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Savor lunch at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter's Restaurant, Austria's oldest.
Experience a fondue lunch in a picturesque Alpine town.
Dine on Tyrolean cuisine at a local restaurant.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Witness the creation of Alpine music during alphorn and yodeling demonstrations.
Experience a Tyrolean folklore show in Innsbruck.

HOTELS

Hotel Bern, Bern
Hotel Innsbruck, Innsbruck

INCLUDED

Stay:

10 Days
9 Nights

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
3 Dinners

Flavors of Portugal & Spain featuring the Douro and Rioja Wine Regions

Thu, 28 May 26 04:00:08 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Stroll along the scenic Ribeira waterfront of Porto, famous for its port wine.
Visit the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum, hailed as a true icon of architectural culture.
Discover the soul of Iberia in a timeless olive press mill.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Enjoy a petiscos cooking class in the Douro River Valley.
Explore wine cellars in the Douro and Rioja regions and enjoy wine tastings.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Call a picturesque quinta estate in the Douro River Valley your home for 2 nights.
Immerse yourself in the lively, vibrant city of Salamanca.
Visit a bullfighter’s family home museum in Pamplona and learn about this iconic Iberian tradition.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:

16 Days
15 Nights

Meals:

14 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
6 Dinners

Discover Scotland

Wed, 27 May 26 04:00:07 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Take a cruise on Loch Ness and search for the elusive Nessie.
Journey through the stunning Isle of Skye while soaking up the dramatic views.
Visit magnificent Edinburgh Castle, a stone fortress perched high above the city.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Listen to bagpipes as you savor modern Scottish fare.
Enjoy an interactive cooking demonstration at one of Edinburgh's premier culinary institutions.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Visit a family-run Highlands farm and watch sheepdogs at work in the mountain wilderness.
Learn how the bagpipe, that quintessentially Scottish instrument, has become such an integral part of the country’s culture.
Discover the Neolithic ruins on Orkney and how they have shaped the island today.

HOTELS

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Stay:

10 Days
9 Nights

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
Lunches
7 Dinners

Exploring Britain and Ireland featuring England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Wed, 27 May 26 04:00:07 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Visit York’s incredible Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.
Explore the Roman Bath Museum's 2,000-year-old elaborate spas.
Spend time at Blarney Castle and Gardens, home of the famous Blarney Stone.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Experience a customary afternoon tea in London.
Enjoy local “pub grub” in Wales.
Delve into Scottish culture with a whisky experience and dinner.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Get to know a local family on their innovative 500-acre farm in the Scottish Borders.
Feel Ireland's spirit during an evening of traditional Irish song and dance in Dublin.
Travel like a local on a high-speed train to London and be immersed in the capital's energy.

HOTELS

Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel, Edinburgh
DoubleTree by Hilton York, York
Canopy by Hilton London City, London
Clayton Hotel, Cardiff
Granville Hotel, Waterford
Scots Hotel, Killarney
Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin

INCLUDED

Stay:

15 Days
14 Nights

Meals:

13 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
4 Dinners

Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains featuring a cruise on Lake Maggiore and scenic trains in Switzerland & Italy

Tue, 26 May 26 04:00:24 +0000

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Enjoy stunning Alpine views on the Glacier Express train.
Soak up the mountain air for two nights in the Alpine village of Zermatt.
Explore the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake," Lucerne.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Indulge in local products over lunch on a family-owned farm in Val di’ Ossola.
Sit down for dinner on the Isola dei Pescatori in Lake Maggiore.
Enjoy a meal on the Glacier Express train paired with breathtaking scenery.
Savor a delicious lunch featuring locally grown products and herbs from the Val Posciavo region.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Cruise through Lake Maggiore and visit one of the beautiful Borromean Islands.
Journey through the Bernina Pass on one of the world’s most scenic railways.
Stroll the lakeside boulevards of St. Moritz.

HOTELS

INCLUDED

Stay:

10 Days
9 Nights

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
3 Dinners