Tours and Trips in Europe

Live 'La Dolce Vita' in Rome on a 1960s-themed tour of the city including the locations featured in Federico Fellini's classic film. Stroll down chic Via Vittorio Veneto - once a hot spot for the Hollywood jet set - see Fellini's former neighborhood, and soak up the Baroque splendor of Piazza di Spagna. Finally, make a wish in the Trevi Fountain, famously memorialized in 'La Dolce Vita' and other films.

Meet your host Carolina at the entrance to the Pinxto Bar inside La Boqueria, Barcelona's main marketplace. This is a lively, covered market that both tourists and locals frequent. Walk through the market and explore local and regional produce sold by your host's favored vendors. You will learn about regional foods and purchase a few ingredients that you will use during your cooking class.  Back home, you will join Carolina in her small kitchen and learn to cook a healthy and authentic Spanish meal. Your hands-on cooking class will last about 1.5 hours during which you will prepare a regional appetizer like pan con tomate with jamon Iberico, olives and goat cheese, a main course of seafood such as squid poached in olive oil and lemon served with asparagus and a side dish, all from scratch! Enjoy learning about Spanish cooking before you sit down to share the food you helped prepare with Carolina.

Explore the idyllic island of La Gomera, a place replete with spectacular sights and authentic culture, on a full-day trip from Tenerife. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, discover the highlights of the gem of the Canarian archipelago; gaze at panoramic vistas of splendid scenery from Mirador de las Carboneras; visit legendary landmarks like Columbus House in San Sebastian; and feast upon a 2-course lunch of local specialties in a provincial village. Conclude your tour with the wonderful cultural experience of a 'silbo gomero' (local whistling language) demonstration.

Savor the best of Barcelona's food scene during this private 4-hour excursion combing a market tour, cooking class and 12-course tapas tasting. Wander the labyrinth of produce and seafood for sale at La Boqueria Market before taking your food knowledge to the next level in a Spanish cooking session led by a professional chef. If your mouth is watering from all this food talk, don't worry: finish your trip with a 12-course Spanish tapas meal accompanied by wine and beer. Your guide, all food tasting and unlimited drinks are included.

Travel to the heart of Cyprus' Troodos Mountains, to traditional villages and the beautiful Kykkos Monastery on this 8-hour tour. Visit the quaint village of Kakopetria, take in scenic views of the Troodos Mountains, and see an elaborate shrine to the Virgin Mary on this small-group experience limited to 10 people. Round-trip transportation from your hotel in Ayia Napa is included. 

Spend a day exploring the beautiful Troodos Mountains of Cyprus with this excursion from Larnaca. You'll visit the beautiful Kykkos Monastery, known for its myriad Orthodox icons, including a particularly famous image of the Virgin Mary painted by Saint Luke. You'll also get to visit the village of Kakopetria as well as the tomb of Cyprus's famous Archbishop Makarios III. 

Devote a day to UNESCO-listed Kutna Hora, just east of Prague, without the stress of arranging transport or sticking to a rigid shared-group itinerary. This private tour whisks you to this medieval silver mining town by private air-conditioned vehicle and covers must-sees including St. Barbara's Cathedral and the Sedlec Bone Ossuary, filled with decoratively arranged human bones. Plus, enjoy the flexibility to tailor your sightseeing around you, and the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore Famagusta and Kyrenia in a single day tour from Protaras; this multi-stop excursion may be time-consuming or difficult to arrange independently, but this tour takes care of all the details. See the "Ghost Town" of Famagusta, wander through the old town center, then head out to the Pentadaktilos Mountain Range and a visit to Bellapais Abbey. In Kerynia, visit the harbor and the castle; all of these stops are accompanied by insightful guided commentary.

The journey into the Troodos Mountains is spectacular. You'll pass small villages and get a glimpse of traditional Cypriot life.

Marvel at the majestic town of Kutna Hora, about an hour outside of Prague, on this 10-hour private day trip. Hop on the train, enjoy the scenic Bohemian countryside, and then stroll around the UNESCO world heritage-listed town of Kutna Hora with its huge church of Saint Barbara and the weird and fascinating bone church.

Aside from renting a car, the easiest option for visiting the Kykkos Monastery in Cyprus' Troodos Mountains from Limassol is a tour. This full-day trip takes you there by air-conditioned vehicle and on to various villages for a taste of traditional Cypriot life. Admire the pine-coated hills, enjoy ample time at Kykkos, visit Omodos wine village, and more. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore some of the prettiest mountain villages in Cyprus with this excursion up into the Troodos Range. You'll get to stop at the charming Kakopetria Village before heading on to Throni, where the tomb of the locally beloved Archbishop Makarios III is located. You'll then make your way up to Kykkos Monastery, known for its stunning icons and beautiful mountain surroundings.

Head deep into the beautiful Troodos Mountains of interior Cyprus with this day trip from Paphos. You'll start your day in charming Mongari Village before heading high up into the hills to visit the famous Kykkos Monastery, celebrated for its multitude of beautiful icons. After a lunch in the village of Foini, you'll swing through Omodos for a guided walk of the village and a visit to the Monastery of Holy Cross.

Get a comprehensive tour of the northern part of Cyprus on this full-day tour from Ayia Napa. Visit the Famagusta "Ghost Town" and the Gothic Church of St. Nicholas in the Old Town Center, then move on to the Pentadaktilos Mountains and Bellapais Abbey. While you travel, listen to in-depth commentary from your guide and finish up in Kerynia to see the harbor, the town, and the castle. This multi-stop tour is extra-convenient with round-trip transportation provided.

On this 12-hour excursion to La Gomera - an idyllic Canary island - from Tenerife, you'll get acquainted with local culture and admire spectacular sights with a guide. Travel with ease to and through the island, and explore Garajonay National Park, El Cedro forest and the island's capital, San Sebastian. Lunch, a boat ride and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Head to marvelous and stunning Kutna Hora on this 7-hour tour to the UNESCO world heritage-listed town an hour east of Prague. Marvel at the ossuary, a gothic church whose interior is bedecked with the bones of 40,000 people (many of whom died from the plague). Explore the majestic Cathedral of St. Barbara and stroll down the town's narrow cobbled lanes.

The island of Cyprus is replete with historic monuments and stunning natural beauty, the best of which are visited on this 8-hour excursion from Ayia Napa. Admire the Gothic architecture and abandoned quarter of Famagusta, travel through the Kerynia Mountains, and delve into 3,000 years of Greek history in Kerynia. Pickup and drop-off at your Ayia Napa hotel are included on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.

Venture out to the northern reaches of Cyprus with this excursion to Famagusta and Kyrenia. You'll get a chance to glimpse what was once a thriving resort town until it was sealed off and abandoned following the 1974 Turkish invasion. You'll also get a chance to spend some time exploring the Old Town of Famagusta before heading up to Kerniya, a historic city known for its beautiful castle before returning to your hotel.

Soak up history and ogle ancient ruins and monuments during this Kusadasi port excursion and private guided tour of Ephesus. Uncover the remnants of a this previous Roman capital alongside your expert local guide. Then, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, an aged building she spent her last moments in. Finally, you will admire one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. At the end of the tour, return to your port in time for departure.

Barcelona is renowned for its show-stopping architecture, from modernist masterpieces to grand Gothic churches. One little-known gem often missed by visitors is the Casa de la Seda, or the 'House of Silk', a National Landmark that dates back to the 18th century and boasts a fascinating history. Explore inside the opulent residence on this private 1-hour guided tour and marvel at the unusual Baroque Sgraffito architecture, silk-lined rooms and lavish guild room.