Tours and Trips in Europe

Spend a day exploring the UNESCO listed Val d'Orcia region on a 10-hour tour from Rome.  Your Tuscan adventures begins with hotel pickup, followed by a comfortable drive past medieval castles and hilltop villages. Stop for private guided visits in the villages of Montepulciano and Pienza. Round out your day away from the busy city with a wine and bruschetta tasting at one of the region's most popular wineries.

Visit the famous filming locations for the 'Inspector Montalbano' TV series on this tour from Syracuse. See Vigata, Marinella's beach, Don Balduccio's Palace, the police station, Montalbano's house and more. Enjoy the sights of this charming Sicilian town.

Take a deep dive into the fascinating history, medieval towns, and beautiful scenery of Montenegro's Bay of Kotor on this 10-hour excursion from Dubrovnik. Get a closer look at the Mediterrean Sea's only fjord as you visit the baroque palaces and Catholic churches of Perast, learn about the Venetian history of Kotor, and enjoy the coastal scenery of Budva.

Explore the story-filled streets of one of Paris's most intriguing arrondissements with a walking tour of Montmartre. Immortalized in the film "Am elie" Montmartre was once a home and hangout for such prolific artists as Picasso, Renoir and Van Gogh. Wander its narrow, cobbled and colorful alleys and climb its steep stairways, learning the unique history of this magical 'village' as you go. Your tour begins in front of the nearby Red Light District's world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret and ends at Sacr e Coeur basilica, set upon a hilltop overlooking Paris.

Dating back to the Etruscan era, the medieval settlements of Montepulciano and UNESCO-listed Pienza are considered among Tuscany's prettiest hilltop towns - but reaching them from Rome without your own vehicle is a challenge. On this tour, visit both towns in comfort by air-conditioned minivan and enjoy free time to explore the historic streets at your leisure. Admire uninterrupted views over the Val d'Orcia, with round-trip travel from your Rome hotel included.

Experience the quiet beauty of French Impressionism and the excesses of Marie Antoinette all in one day with this combo day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles. Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet in a quaint country village, where you can admire the water lilies that inspired some of the painter's most celebrated work. Then, travel back to the eve of the French Revolution on a tour of the great halls, private chambers, and intricate gardens of the opulent Palace of Versailles, considered one of Europe's greatest royal estates.

Soak in the incredible beauty and background of one of France's most recognizable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel, while leaving Bayeux behind. Your day trip begins with a coastal drive to the UNESCO-listed site: a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey that sits atop a rocky bay perch. Explore its ramparts while an expert guide fills you in on Mont Saint-Michel's remarkable history and heritage. You'll have time to tour the onsite museum independently and stroll the neighboring village's cobbled streets, marveling at its traditional homes and walking atop its fortified wall.

Escape Dubrovnik for the day on this leisurely but action-packed trip south to Montenegro. Riding in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, leave Dubrovnik behind as the guide regales you with the history of the area. Stop in the medieval town of Kotor, surrounded by a fjord, a placid bay, and tall rocky mountains. After a guided tour and some free time on your own, drive along the bay and then the coast to beautiful seaside Budva, a walled and very picture-worthy town. On the way back to Dubrovnik, take a ferry across the bay to shorten the journey.

Head south to diminutive coastal Montenegro on this day trip from Dubrovnik. Take a scenic drive on the southern Dalmatian Coast and experience small Adriatic villages and towns, including the UNESCO-listed Kotor, situated in Europe's southernmost fjord. Admire Sveti Stefan, a medieval island turned luxury hotel, and spend some time in Budva, a walled medieval town on the sea, like a mini Dubrovnik. Finish with an optional ferry ride across the Bay of Kotor and then enjoy a final scenic drive on your way back to Dubrovnik.

Explore the Parisian neighborhood of Montmartre - a historically bohemian quarter known for its artists, street performers, and cancan dancers - on this walking tour with a guide who introduces you to the sights that line the hilly, cobblestone streets. Hear stories about famous figures like Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh, and see landmarks such as Basilica du Sacr e-Coeur de Montmartre.

Montecassino Abbey, with its fascinating history during World War II and beyond, lies roughly a 1.5-hour drive from Rome. Traveling there by train is possible, but getting up to the abbey without a car can be a hassle. With this tour, let someone else take care of driving to the abbey directly from your hotel in Rome. You'll save a little time, which you then use to visit the Anzio War Cemetery, a seaside, historic military cemetery.

Go way off the beaten path by leaving Dubrovnik for the day and indulging in a white-water rafting extravaganza in rugged and beautiful Montenegro. On the drive south to Montenegro learn about what the day has in store as well as some of the fascinating history of the area. Once at the UNESCO-listed Tara River Gorge, get outfitted and learn about some safety techniques before battling the Class III and Class IV-level rapids. Enjoy the stunning scenery from the raft. And indulge in breakfast and lunch (included) to stay energized.

Without a hire car, exploring neighbouring Montenegro from Dubrovnik by yourself is near-impossible. This tour lets you check off its highlights with ease in one day, minus any transport or planning hassles. Trace the Bay of Kotor to discover the UNESCO-listed baroque town of Kotor, admire the medieval island village of Sveti Stefan, visit the seaside town of Budva, and more. Includes entrance fees, air-conditioned transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubrovnik.

Discover some of the highlights of Tuscany on this day trip from Florence by coach. Visit historical hill towns Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano; admire the gorgeous, vineyard-covered scenery of Orcia Valley (Val d'Orcia); and enjoy cheese and wine tastings as you stop at local wineries and other venues. It's a great day out in the Italian countryside.

See the old and new world from the top of Montjuic hill on this guided, half-day, Segway tour of Barcelona. Cruise past top sights in Las Ramblas and alongside the water in Port Vell and get your camera ready for panoramic views on the Mirador of Poble Sec. Let your Segway do the work as you ascend all the way to Montjuic Castle on top of the hill.

The Royal Monastery of St Mary of Pedralbes, founded in 1326 by Queen Elisenda of Montcada, third wife of James II of Aragon, provides a unique cultural and historical record of the community of Poor Clare Nuns who lived there practically without a break from 1327 to 1982. Its artistic heritage has become a reference for the study of the customs, fashions and models of secular and religious life. The exhibitions "Petras Albas", "The Treasures of the Monastery," "Plants, Remedies and Apothecaries", "Murals in the Spotlight: the Paintings in St Michael's Chapel" as well as the restored Chapel itself, illustrate the museum complex.

Explore an entirely new country during your time in Dubrovnik with this small-group guided day trip to Montenegro. Cruise south down the beautifully rugged coast, crossing the border and exploring the walled coastal town of Budva and then stopping for a while in Kotor, an ancient atmospheric town surrounded by high craggy mountains. Learn about the history of this diminutive Balkan country.

Get up close and personal with one of France's most recognizable landmarks - and a UNESCO World Heritage Site at that - when you travel to Le Mont-Saint-Michel from Bayeux. Set off in the morning via comfortable minibus, and learn all about its history from your guide. Upon your arrival at the island fortification and community - located .6 miles (1 kilometer) off the coast of Normandy - visit the Grand Rue, discover the lofty Abbey, and enjoy ample time at your leisure to explore.

Get the most of a stroll through Monti and Esquilino by traveling with a guide. You'll get off the beaten path and explore neighborhoods that many tourists don't visit in Rome, focusing on the food and wine options available there. Sample food at several traditional Roman restaurants and visit local historical landmarks and sites.

Monteriggioni is a medieval little village built in 1200 characterized by its perfectly preserved belt of walls; in the centre of the village we will stop for a quick walk and a coffee"¦.Back on our van we will reach Siena in just 20 minutes!Siena is a pearl in the Tuscan countryside, a countryside steel rich of ancient castles which show how life was going on in the middle ages. This tour will make you discover the town that had been fighting against Florence for centuries; the town that gave birth to artists such as Simone Martini or Ambrogio and Pietro Lorenzetti"¦