Tours and Trips in Europe

Knowing the best places to experience Amsterdam's artistic subculture can be difficult. Skip the crowded tourist attractions and discover off-the-beaten track cultural highlights on a bike tour of trendy suburbs and often-overlooked landmarks. Along the way, discover historic architecture, travel by ferry, and finish your tour at a microbrewery to re-energize with a complimentary beer and snack.

The coastal city of Porto boasts pretty parks, sweeping coastal scenery, and medieval streets where the sense of history hangs in the air. On this informative sightseeing tour, follow a guide through the Porto on foot and take in top attractions including Aliados Avenue, Bolhao Market, and the Carmo and Carmelitas churches with entry fees included. Travel through the ages from the 12th to the 19th century, and see the best of Porto with ease.

Cover the highlights of Venice in a single day during this whirlwind small-group trip from Rome. Travel comfortably in a scenic, high-speed train, and enjoy front-door hotel transfers for a VIP experience. Hit all the main attractions - from Saint Mark's Square to the Grand Canal - with a private guide on-hand to give you enriching historical background on the UNESCO-listed city and lagoon.

Enjoy a day away from the city without the hassle of travel on a round-trip excursion from your Zagreb hotel to the outlying Plitviāe Lakes National Park. Discover the sights of the UNESCO-listed forest reserve with insights provided by your guide. Explore the natural landscape by foot, looking out for native wildlife as you admire dramatic waterfalls and lakes, then relax with return transfer via minivan or car.

Enjoy a seamless way to discover Versailles - one of Europe's largest and most lavish palaces - on this full-day tour from Paris. Meet your Spanish-speaking guide at the Les Invalides M etro station in the morning, and set off via train to Versailles. Upon arrival, you'll tour its exterior, visit its sprawling gardens, and will learn more about the palace's history from your guide. Then, go for an immersive tour of Versailles' interior, including the Hall of Mirrors, accompanied by an audio guide.

Your vacation time is valuable and finite.  Make the most of it with a skip-the-line tour at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Upon arrival, cruise past the ticket line and travel back in time to ancient Rome. With a maximum group size of 25 people, you have ample opportunity to ask questions and interact with your guide.  Hear the narration clearly through complimentary headsets.

Step back nearly 4,000 years on a private 3-hour tour of ancient Akrotiri on Santorini. With a knowledgeable private guide, explore the well-preserved ruins of this one-time Minoan settlement, destroyed by a volcano in around 1450 BC. Inspect the excavated houses and buildings, see the remnants of kitchens and drainage systems, and hear about the vivid frescoes that once graced the walls. Learn about the long-ago inhabitants, how their town was buried under ash, and how Minoan society and culture was far ahead of mainland European civilization at the time.

Depart Dubrovnik with a sense of history and a deeper knowledge of the place with this guided walking tour of the city. Start at Pile Gate and head down the famed limestone-clad street, Stradun, stopping along the way at key points to learn about the Franciscan Monastery, the Sponza Palace, the Rector's Palace and the cathedral, among other sites. Learn about the Serb shelling that took place here in 1991 and see the incredible medieval walls that surround the Old Town.

Looking for a weekend destination? Bucharest is a perfect place. Come over for a 3 days trip to the capital of Romania and its surroundings - you will surprised how much the city can offer and how many beauties lye within the country side.

Voyage across the Venetian Lagoon to the artisan islands of Murano and Burano on a 5-hour tour. In lovely Murano, visit the 12th-century San Donato Church and watch a demonstration of traditional Venetian glassblowing techniques at a local workshop. After free time to explore and shop for glass treasures, hop back in the boat for the short trip to Burano. Explore the island on a guided walking tour and visit a factory to see how delicate Venetian lace has been made for centuries.

Be inspired by Antoni Gaudí with a fun and family-friendly mosaic workshop in Barcelona. Discover the Art Nouveau mosaic technique of 'trencadis' that the famed architect pioneered, using shards of glass or ceramic and grouting to create a totally unique, abstract image. Learn where to see this distinctive art form all around Barcelona, and then create your own masterpiece like a mirror, photo frame or coaster. Harness your creative powers and take home a fantastic handmade memento of your Barcelona vacation!

- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to the countryside of Amsterdam. Combine your bustransfer with a visit to Volendam and the Mondial Museum- Learn about the history of Volendam and get insight into the life and house of people a hundred years

Explore the ancient ruins of Ostia, Rome's ancient port, during this full-day private shore excursion from Civitavecchia. This ancient seaport was one of the most important commercial points during the height of the Roman empire with some 60,000 people living in the area. Explore the ruins of temples, baths, homes, and warehouses and learn even more about this incredibly preserved ancient Roman town.

Do like the locals do and escape the city for a day, venturing west to the historic Bel em district and then to Cascais, the local's favourite seaside playground. Combining art, history, beaches and some of the most delicious food in Lisbon, there's nothing not to love about this experience! Take the tram to Bel em, a beautiful area in the south west of the city which pays homage to Portugal's Age of Discovery and is where you can taste the original Past eis de Bel em. Refuelled by these delicious sweet treats, spend the rest of the day like the Lisboetas do when they head to Cascais for the cooling Atlantic breezes, sandy beaches, great surf, eclectic art and delicious seafood!

Learn about the history of Volendam and get insight into the life and house of people a hundred years ago. Look inside a typical fisherman's house and get an explanation of how the people lived back then. The newest VR technology will take you back in time to 1916, when Volendam still was a small fishing village and overwhelmed by a dramatic sea flood. Enjoy a digital 360 degrees view around you, in a world of more than 100 years ago. Hear and see the wild sea and feel the fear of the fishermen. Visit this impressive experience that you will never forget and that is suitable for any age and all weather conditions. Explore the old-harbour village of Volendam. Experience Volendam is directly situated on the picturesque harbor of Volendam.

Do you want to make a day trip from Lisbon and meet other wonderful places? Sintra, Cascais and Estoril are favorite destinations for travelers around the Portuguese capital.With Buendia Tours you can enjoy the most comfortable and economical tour of the market in Spanish.

Get more out of your time in Santorini by going on a private tour of the island. You'll save hours researching highlights by having a full itinerary organized for you, and you won't have to book transport as pickup and drop-off is included. See the picturesque village of Oia, drive through the main town of Fira, and visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri.

Discover one of the most magical regions of Turkey during this full-day tour of Cappadocia from Goreme. Your friendly local guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you through the town of Ortahisar before stopping by the historical village of Mustafapaşa. Explore the Byzantine Keslik Monastery and the Sobessos Excavation site to marvel at ancient Roman Mosaics. Enjoy lunch in the SoāŸanli Valley and then take a gorgeous 3km hike through the area. See Göreme, the Mazi Underground City and Uçhisar castle before heading home.

Explore the ancient city of Akrotiri on a custom tour with a personal guide. After convenient hotel, airport or cruise port pickup, travel by private vehicle to Akrotiri, a Bronze Age settlement buried in ash nearly 4,000 years ago in a volcanic eruption. Get an intimate view of ancient Greek life as you stroll past well-preserved frescoes, building complexes, and remarkably advanced infrastructure systems.

Fashion mavens will delight in this small-group shopping tour of the Marais district of Paris - an artistic, historic quarter known as one of the city's top designer destinations. Discover fabulous new finds to add to your wardrobe as your guide, a local fashion expert, leads you to the Marais' hottest boutiques, perfumeries, and specialty shops. Numbers are limited to eight people for an intimate and customized shopping experience.