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Europe has always been the destination of choice for those seeking a connection with the history of western culture. Beyond the capital cities and museums hides another Europe vacation opportunity, studded with incredible scenery, quaint villages, quiet coastlines, friendly people and adventurous activities. Europe travel options include some of the world?s greatest treks, walks, bike rides and leisurely sightseeing excursions, which run through landscapes as grand as the Alps, yet as subtle as Tuscany. How about a winter experience in Scandinavia? Or an epic 80+ day tour through a dozen countries? From the turquoise coast of Turkey and medieval capitals of Eastern Europe to Spanish Andalucia, discover the real Europe with the Great Adventure People!
Absolute Turkey (ETAT)
Highlights: Discovering historic cities, ancient ruins and extraordinary scenery, enjoying dinner in a local family home, relaxing on an overnight boat trip, staying in a local ...
This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines history and beaches, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as a vibrant and welcoming culture. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre as you explore otherworldly Cappadocia. From amazing white cliff waterfalls to bustling bazaars, our local CEOs will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Asia and Europe.
Southern Tuscany Local Living (EIST)
Highlights: Learning traditional recipes and eating delicious Tuscan cuisine, cycling through Tuscan countryside and stone-walled hill towns, visiting Renaissance Pienza and medieval Montepulciano.
Experience life the local way and you’ll experience a Tuscany that most tourists miss. This trip offers plenty of opportunity to get your hands dirty in the kitchen as you’ll learn to shop for, prepare and enjoy this picturesque region’s culinary and viticultural delights. Peruse the local markets and delis in search of the finest organic fare, sample wines in the very vineyards that spawned them, and work off all that deliciousness with active walks and bike rides across some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. Just start forwarding your mail here now.
Dolomites Local Living & Trekking (EITD)
Highlights: Magnificent hiking amongst towering peaks, Participating in a cooking class, the chance to learn about local Ladin language and customs
Beloved by mountaineers and nature lovers alike, the Dolomites sit perched atop northern Italy like a rocky crown. This exhilarating trip through the mountains features day treks through some of Italy’s most unbelievable scenery, with plenty of visits to small villages along the way to soak up the unique local Ladin culture and cuisine. Nights are spent in a local agriturismo, where your hosts will ply you with hearty home-cooked meals. Eat up; you won’t find tastier mountain-trekking food anywhere else.
Northern Tuscany Local Living (EINT)
Highlights: Enjoying day hikes in stunning Tuscany, tasting local specialities, savouring home cooked meals, relaxing at our authentic countryside accommodation
The difference between a tourist and a traveller? Tourists visit. Travellers inhabit. And once you’ve seen, smelled, felt and tasted northern Tuscany, you’ll want to move right in. This journey into the Garfagnana region offers a truly immersive and transformative experience for mind, body and soul. Over eight days, you’ll live like the lucky locals who work and play here year-round. Hike the unspoiled mountains by day, learn to prepare delicious local cuisine and revel in the simple pleasures of country life by night.
Trekking Mont Blanc (EFMB)
Highlights: Hiking the soul-stirring Mont Blanc massif, witnessing glaciers, alpine meadows and rocky peaks, conquering windswept cols and steep trails, earning that hearty Savoyard supper!
Experience the rarified air of Europe as you trek the Alps from France to Italy and Switzerland on this active ten-day adventure. This challenging hiking circuit will reward you with mesmerizing views of glaciers, steep valleys and, of course, Mont Blanc itself. Travel across high passes and through Alpine meadows and recharge at night with delicious mountain cuisine in simple refuges. Challenge yourself to conquer one of the world's premier hiking circuits and uncover the alpine heart of Europe on this incredible journey.
Greek Islands Sailing Adventure (Mykonos to Santorini) (GVMS)
Highlights: Aegean Sea, Cyclades Islands, Mykonos, Santorini.
A yacht adventure is the ideal way to experience what many consider the world's most beautiful islands: the Greek Islands. Sail 8 days aboard our 50-foot yachts, with time for hiking, snorkelling and relaxing. Explore ancient archaeological sites and taverna-lined harbours, dine on fresh seafood and don't forget to try the Ouzo!
Europe Encompassed (EELL)
Highlights: Living it up across Europe, exploring historic cities, galleries and museums, discovering medieval towns straight from a fairytale, embracing a variety of cultures, sampling regional ...
You. Europe. 24 days. Ready? You’d better be, because this epic London-to-London romp through the Old World’s greatest cities doesn’t slow down for stragglers. Geared towards budget-conscious travellers eager to check an entire continent off their ‘must-do’ list in one fell swoop, this adventure will take you from the busy streets of the English capital to Paris’ most elegant galleries and cafés, the stunning natural brilliance of Slovenia, the rugged beauty of Italy’s Cinque Terre and the party capitals of Berlin and Amsterdam before wrapping up with a celebratory pint in a London pub. Phew! We’re tired just talking about it.
London to Rome Adventure (EELR)
Highlights: Living it up across Europe, exploring historic cities, galleries and museums, discovering medieval towns straight from a fairytale, embracing a variety of cultures, sampling regional ...
Crisscrossing three countries, this whirlwind tour of Europe’s most celebrated capitals squeezes unique culture, delectable food and drink, stunning scenery, wild nightlife and centuries of thrilling history into eight days without ever feeling rushed. Browse the galleries and museums of Paris, gape at Provence's natural beauty, hike the verdant hills of the Cinque Terre and more, for less than you’d ever dreamed possible.
Ultimate Italy (EIUL)
Highlights: Experience medieval and renaissance delights, discover a passion for regional wines and Italian cuisine, savour the sea views and mountain grandeur.
From the villages of Cinque Terre to Tuscany's medieval splendour, this is an adventure for those looking to indulge in all of Italy’s delights. Walk through grand piazzas and winding lanes, stroll the canals of Venice and float past villas on Lake Como. Marvel at the ancient grandeur of Rome and the renaissance masterpieces of Florence. Your CEO will take care of the details so you can travel at a leisurely pace and appreciate the scenery, whether it’s sipping vino in Tuscany or sampling local delicacies in Florence's markets. Experience the best of Italy in this all-encompassing tour.
Rome to London Adventure (EIRL)
Highlights: Partying across Europe, exploring historic cities, galleries and museums, discovering medieval towns straight from a fairytale, embracing a variety of cultures, sampling regional wines and ...
With just 17 days to play with, time is tight on this tour, but the possibilities (and options) are wide-open. It begins in Rome, home to more ancient landmarks than you could shake a centurion’s spear at. From there, you’ll explore elegant Prague, cut loose in the clubs of Amsterdam and Berlin, and savour the historical charms of romantic Bruges before the whirlwind drops us off in England. Hang on tight.
Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth (XVRDNX)
Highlights: Spot whales and polar bears, experience incredible scenery, brave the waters with some Arctic swimming, encounter Ny-Ålesund, birdlife and glaciers, stand in awe of breathtakingice-covered ...
- Trip Style:
- Expedition
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Similar to our 'Realm of the Polar Bear' itinerary (XVRPNX), you'll enjoy three additional days of exploring for almost the same price. Scour the ice and tundra in search of the elusive polar bear. On this 11-day expedition, you’ll encounter even more icebergs, glaciers and unique wildlife. Search for lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds under the Midnight Sun.
Norwegian Fjords and Polar Bears (XVNFNX)
Highlights: Leith, The Orkneys, the Shetland Islands, the Lofoten Islands, Tromsø, Bear Island (Bjørnøya), Svalbard and Longyearbyen.
- Trip Style:
- Expedition
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Take part in a mystical north Atlantic journey and explore the various medieval towns of the Norwegian coast before heading north to the island of Spitsbergen. This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ply the Norwegian Sea, keeping your eyes open for unique wildlife while searching for the elusive polar bear.
Halloween in Transylvania (EQHT)
Highlights: Explore medieval towns, walled cities and the ruins of Dracula’s castle. Stroll the historic Old World cities of Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest. Learn the true ...
- Trip Style:
- Limited Edition
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Transylvania. The name itself is enough to send an icy chill down the spine of even the most fearless adventurer. Now imagine being there, in person, when the clock clangs midnight… on Halloween! At odds with its creeptacular reputation, Romania ranks as one of Europe’s most charming and underexplored regions, beguiling visitors with its stunning Gothic architecture, enveloping forests and friendly people. But as idyllic as it is by day, the real fun happens at night—particularly Halloween, when we’ll treat you to a costume party in an authentic castle. Think you’re not afraid of the dark? You will be.
Croatia Truffle Festival (ECTF)
Highlights: Participate in an olive oil tasting on Cres. Explore Motovun, visit the hillside village of Beli and its eco-centre. Journey into the woods in search ...
- Trip Style:
- Limited Edition
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Prized by epicureans for their flavour and scarcity, the elusive truffle is the rock star of the fungus world. And nobody celebrates this most exalted of tubers quite like Croatia, home to the annual Truffle Days Festival. Beginning on the island of Cres, our adventure here will introduce you to the idyllic seaside communities of Croatia’s Adriatic Coast and let you partake in a genuine truffle hunt with a professional tartufalo before delivering you to the culinary tuberpalooza itself in Livade. Don’t forget to pack your appetite. (In fact, pack a spare, just in case.)
Realm of the Polar Bear (XVRPNX)
Highlights: Spot whales and polar bears, explore incredible scenery, listen to and watch Arctic birdlife and glaciers, discover breathtaking ice-covered fjords, glimpse herds of Svalbard’s unique ...
- Trip Style:
- Expedition
- Physical Grading:
- 2
From close-up encounters with icebergs and glaciers to the region’s plentiful wildlife, this is a voyage of nonstop highlights. Always on the lookout for wildlife you’ll explore this landscape not only by ship but also on foot and by Zodiac. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land we dare only to explore a couple months of the year.
Trans Mongolian Express (ACTM)
Highlights: Forbidden City courtyards, ride the rails through Mongolian steppes and Siberia, stay in a village on Lake Baikal, admire the grand structure of Moscow's Kremlin ...
From the Great Wall of China to the Hermitage in St Petersburg, travel halfway around the world in three incredible weeks. Board one of the world’s great trains and ride the rails on this once-in-a-lifetime trip across the grassy steppes of Mongolia and through the taiga forests of Siberia. Share train carriages with locals, overnight in Mongolian ger tents and in cozy Russian homestays. Not only does this trip provide the perfect blend of comfortable accommodations and plenty of activities but also free time to explore this fascinating region at your own pace.
ANZAC Day Memorial Tour (ETAD)
Highlights: Being moved by the dawn service and accompanying memorials, exploring the ancient city of Troy, relaxing in Ayvalik.
- Trip Style:
- Limited Edition
- Service Level:
- Basic
- Physical Grading:
- 2
With symbolic links to the dawn landing at Gallipoli, stand in the morning breeze and pay respect to the fallen on ANZAC Day at a dawn vigil. This special three-day trip takes you by private bus along the Dardanelles, from Istanbul to the memorial site commemorating the common sacrifice for all of the nations involved. This moving and affordable tour will also include visits to other important sites such as Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair and the war cemeteries, making your visit to Turkey a unique and beautiful experience.
Turkey Explorer (ETTE)
Highlights: Discovering historic cities, extraordinary scenery and Roman ruins, dining in a traditional family home, relaxing on a full-day boat cruise, wine tasting.
Marvel at painted churches chiseled into rock, descend into underground cities, walk through ancient towns and savour fresh seafood in seaside villages as you discover the treasures of Turkey. Travel days are well paced, allowing you the time to really experience Turkey's riches. And while enjoying its coastline, you'll return each night to a cozy bed so you're fresh each morning. This trip offers all the adventure activities, culture and vivid history of this magnificent land for those who prefer a more comfortable option.
Turkish Treasures (ETTTD)
Highlights: Uncovering your inner-archeologist as you explore ancient ruins with a local expert, sharing a meal with the locals in rural villages, walking through the surreal ...
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Standing in the heart of Istanbul, you realize just how much history and beauty Turkey has to offer. Marvel at the Byzantine masterpiece of the Aya Sofya and take in the symmetry of the Blue Mosque. Travel across this ancient land and encounter Cappadocia’s incredible fairy chimneys and its otherworldly landscape. Then bask in history as you walk through the incredibly preserved Roman ruins of Ephesus. Your handpicked guide will take the hassle out of planning and leave you free to savour the ancient treasures of Turkey.
Venice Carnival (EIVC)
Highlights: Experiencing the costumes, masks and street fun of Carnevale di Venezia, witnessing glass-blowing, exploring fishing villages and Byzantine basilicas.
- Trip Style:
- Limited Edition
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Peel back the mask and uncover the secrets of Venice during the legendary Carnival. From the marvels of St Mark's Square to the exuberant crowds in full costume, Venice is a feast for the senses. Feel the pull of mystery at St Mark’s Basilica and visit the tiny fishermen's island of Burano with its painted houses. Explore Byzantine Basilicas and the famous traditional glass-blowing studios of Murano. And of course, immerse yourself in the sounds and energy of the crowds on festival night.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
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| Absolute Turkey (ETAT) | 15 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1749
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| Southern Tuscany Local Living (EIST) | 7 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1299
USD
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| Dolomites Local Living & Trekking (EITD) | 8 days | Active | Standard |
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$1299
USD
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$1040
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| Northern Tuscany Local Living (EINT) | 8 days | Active | Standard |
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$1299
USD
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| Trekking Mont Blanc (EFMB) | 10 days | Active | Basic |
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$1549
USD
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| Greek Islands Sailing Adventure (Mykonos to Santorini) (GVMS) | 8 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1399
USD
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$1050
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| Europe Encompassed (EELL) | 24 days | yolo | Basic |
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$4249
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| London to Rome Adventure (EELR) | 8 days | yolo | Basic |
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$1399
USD
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| Ultimate Italy (EIUL) | 13 days | Classic | Standard |
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$2599
USD
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| Rome to London Adventure (EIRL) | 17 days | yolo | Basic |
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$2849
USD
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| Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth (XVRDNX) | 11 days | Expedition | N/A |
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$4199
USD
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| Norwegian Fjords and Polar Bears (XVNFNX) | 15 days | Expedition | N/A |
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$4499
USD
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| Halloween in Transylvania (EQHT) | 7 days | Limited Edition | Standard |
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$1199
USD
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| Croatia Truffle Festival (ECTF) | 5 days | Limited Edition | Standard |
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$849
USD
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| Realm of the Polar Bear (XVRPNX) | 8 days | Expedition | N/A |
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$3599
USD
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| Trans Mongolian Express (ACTM) | 21 days | Classic | Standard |
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$4499
USD
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| ANZAC Day Memorial Tour (ETAD) | 3 days | Limited Edition | Basic |
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$249
USD
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| Turkey Explorer (ETTE) | 15 days | Classic | Comfort |
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$2199
USD
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| Turkish Treasures (ETTTD) | 9 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
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$1499
USD
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| Venice Carnival (EIVC) | 5 days | Limited Edition | Standard |
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$1249
USD
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