Tours and Trips in Europe

Delve into beautiful south Santorini on a 5-hour private tour, with a personal guide and driver. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, venture into the island’s south to experience its epic scenery, archaeological relics, villages and delicious wine. Visit the Minoan site at Akrotiri, the remnants of a town dating from 1450 BC; see the rust-colored cliffs of Red Beach, and admire windmills, ruined castles and the mountaintop Monastery of the Prophet Ilias. Learn about Santorini’s history and culture on route, and end by tasting some delicious local wines at a winery.

Explore the historic city of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 5-hour tour with admission to the St. John's Co-Cathedral, as well as tickets to the Malta Experience. Walk through local streets to the Upper Barrakka Gardens, see a Caravaggio masterpiece, and learn about Malta's history and heritage along the way. This 5-hour Valletta tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off at selected locations around the island.

Take a half-day tour of Peterhof, St Petersburg's most prominent and elaborate Imperial estate. In a group of no more than six people, you'll explore the Lower Park, Grand Palace and Upper Garden, each of which are extravagant in their own right. Learn about Peterhof's history and hear tales of Tsar Peter the Great as you discover the estate's fountains, gardens and opulence with your guide.

Gain a better understanding of WWII's impact on Berlin during this 3.5-hour Third Reich walking tour. Follow your guide through Germany's capital, and learn about its dark WWII history. Stop by the Memorial to Homosexuals, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (Holocaust Memorial), and Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism. See the New Synagogue and Hitler's bunker in Führerbunker. Plus on your stroll, catch sight of the Reichstag building, the Soviet War Memorial, and Berlin's Jewish neighborhood.

Take a small-group tour with just seven people around the Grand Peterhof Palace, and enjoy a close-up look at St. Petersburg's most extravagant palace. Known by many as the Russian Versailles, the palace boasts elaborate sights around every corner, and you'll discover them all as you explore with a guide. Learn about Tsar Peter the Great as you go, visiting the fountains, the gardens, and the palace, of course.

Discover top attractions in the Republic of Macedonia's capital on this half-day walking tour of old and new Skopje. Follow a guide through the bustling city of Skopje, home to contemporary statues, charming squares and busy boutiques around Macedonia Square. Then, cross the Stone Bridge into the Old Town and take a step back into Skopje's colorful past. Explore Skopje Fortress - widely considered among Skopje's most important sites - and admire Byzantine and Ottoman architecture in the Old Bazaar. Along the way, take in Mustapha Pasha Mosque and Kapan Han.

See Berlin the way locals see it: by bike. This 3.5-hour tour with a Dutch-speaking guide shows you the city via pedal power, comfortably cruising on two wheels past some of the city's main sites, including Museum Island, Gendarmenmarkt, Potsdamer Platz, Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag.

Experience Berlin's 'alternative' scene during this edgy 3-hour excursion exploring the city's lesser-known neighborhoods and underground culture. Skip the guidebook highlights and the typical tourist stops as you experience Berlin's legendary subcultural scene, checking out street art, 'squat' communities, and the history that led to the German capital's unique non-conformist streak.

Zip along the Algarve's mesmerizing landscape on this half-day guided Cabrio and scooter tour from Praia da Rocha. Follow your guide's vehicle and explore top attractions like Carvoeiro, Algar Seco, Alvor and Marinha Beach. During your drive you will pass fishing towns, hidden bays, historical landmarks and natural tide pools. This excursion is a great way to venture across the memorable Algarve.

Experience Santorini like a local on this private island tour and maximize your time with a custom-made itinerary and a choice of four different tour lengths. Perhaps experience island life with a visit to villages such as Oia, Imerovigli, and Firostefani; admire the views from Profitis Ilias;

Paris' array of famous monuments and neighborhoods can be overwhelming - what to see first? How to get there? Leave it to a professional on this private 3-hour tour by Citroën 2CV that allows you to relax in a classic French car as you're driven past top attractions and lesser-known gems. Admire the elegant architecture, take in the atmosphere of different districts like the Marais and St-Germain-des- Pr es, and see icons like the Louvre and Eiffel Tower.

Discover Berlin in an entirely new way: via bicycle. Do like the locals do and get around Berlin on a bike. This 3.5-hour bicycle tour with a Dutch-speaking guide will take you off-the-beaten track to the hip neighborhoods of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, cruising down the wide Karl Marx Allee with its impressive collection of Stalinist architecture and through parts of town dominated by artists, hipsters and Turkish immigrants

See a side of Berlin that most tourists don't see on this 3.5-hour guided tour of the less-touristy side of the German capital. Get a deeper sense of history by going off the beaten path: visit some typical communist-era apartment blocks and learn what life was like in Cold War-era East Berlin; see the sites of erstwhile slaughterhouses; marvel at the humungous former Stasi (or state police) headquarters and prison; and see the athletic facility where many famous Olympic athletes have trained.

Get up-close and personal with the Berlin Wall on this 3.5-hour tour that goes along the Wall's former route with a knowledgeable Dutch-speaking guide. Learn about the history of the wall, from its very beginnings to its demise, as you, your small group and your guide pedal along one of the world's most famous (and notorious) walls in history.

Travel by bicycle from Prague to Troja Chateau on this 3.5-hour tour, which includes bicycle and helmet rental. Pedal along the Vltava River to the city's Baroque summer palace, then visit Letna and Stromovka parks and unwind with a Czech beer.

Explore Rome's historic city center and Vatican City on this half-day walking tour. See famous landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and more. Then head to Vatican City and skip the long lines to dive right into the history and artifacts of the Vatican museums including the Tapestry Gallery and the Belvedere Courtyard, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

Enjoy Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia without the infamous wait! On this 4-hour tour, you'll pedal around Barcelona allowing you to travel quickly throughout the city while in the open-air. Visit some of Gaudi's other architectural works throughout the city and then skip the line and walk right in to his most famous, Sagrada Familia. Inside you are provided with an audio guide while you roam throughout the beautiful and grandiose church.

Set out on a half-day 4x4 adventure to explore the Sete Cidades Volcano region. Discover the largest freshwater reserve in the Azores at Lagoa das Sete Cidades and the beautiful lush greenery surrounding it. Then drive to the rim and explore the small villages that lie on the dormant volcano's edges. Observe the native wildlife of the island and take in its beautiful scenery before heading back to your hotel.

Explore the Eternal City on a half-day small-group walking tour with skip-the-line admission to the Colosseum. Learn about the 2,000-year history of Rome as you see famous landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Roman Forum and more. Avoid the long lines of the Colosseum and explore the ancient amphitheater and learn about the gladiator fights that took place within its walls.

Discover the wonders of Barcelos on this 4-hour small-group guided sightseeing tour. Meet your friendly local guide and then set off to explore Barcelos' historic landmarks, charming neighborhoods and beautiful vistas. Learn about the region's history from your guide and snap photos in front of memorable backdrops. If you select the evening tour, you'll watch the sunset from a spectacular viewpoint. This is a small-group tour limited to 15 people to ensure a personalized experience.