Tours and Trips in Europe

Spend a half-day exploring the ancient volcano that made Pompeii a household name with this 4-hour coach trip to Mt Vesuvius from Sorrento. Travel in comfort from central Sorrento to the uppermost parking area on the volcano, near an extinct outer crater. Walk from there to the crater of the still-active volcano to learn about the history of Mt Vesuvius. Stop on the trip back to Sorrento to visit a mineralogical museum.

Enjoy awe-inspiring aerial views of Reykjavik and its mountains on this 40-minute shared Iceland helicopter tour. Choose a morning or afternoon flight, and thrill as your helicopter whirrs upwards and soars over Reykjavik and the mountains north of the city. Touch down on the flat summit of Mt Esja or a nearby mountain, step out of your helicopter, and take photos of the panoramas that stretch down over Reykjavik, the Atlantic and the nearby peaks. These Iceland helicopter tours take off from and touch back down at the Reykjavik domestic airport.

Delve deep into the Swiss countryside and admire the spectacular mountain scenery on this private Mt Pilatus tour from Lucerne. Hop aboard your boat on Lake Lucerne with a private guide and enjoy a relaxing 1-hour cruise on the tranquil waters. Admire panoramic views over the shoreline and peaks on route to Alpnachstad. Then, take the steep cog-wheel railway to the summit of Mt Pilatus at a dizzying 6,981 feet (2,128 meters) above sea level. After free time at the top, descend through Fräkmüntegg and Kriens then return to Lucerne.

Experience Vitosha Mountain by mountain bike on this tour. Equipped with a hardtail mountain bike and helmet, depart from the village of Yarlovo with your guide. Bike on dirt roads past beech forests and meadows on your ascent. As you descend the mountain, enjoy panormaic views of the Rila Mountain.

Visit the Mozart Residence in Salzburg, and discover the home where Mozart once lived along with original artifacts from his life. With your prebooked entrance ticket, you'll explore the apartment-come-museum at your leisure, admiring Mozart's fortepiano and watching a multimedia show to learn about the composer and his family in Salzburg.

Visit Mt. Rigi with this day transport and lift pass ticket, and see the famous Swiss mountain at your own pace. From Vitznau, Goldau, or Weggis, you'll travel by two mountain trains, and then cable car to the summit. Once at the top, how you spend your time is up to you. Enjoy soaring summit views over the peaks of the Bernese Alps, hunker down in a mountaintop restaurant, or check out the walking trails and snow-sledding paths. Your ticket is valid for unlimited rides on the three services through the day.

Scale the summit of Spain's highest peak, and look out over Tenerife beneath a blanket of stars. First, tuck into a delicious dinner of typical Canarian cuisine at Bodega Reverón in Vilaflor. Next, follow your guide on an evening tour of Mount Teide, then enjoy stargazing and spot constellations in the darkening night sky.

Immerse yourself in the mountainous majesty of Mount Pilatus on a full-day excursion from Zurich. Ascend to vertiginous vantage points on a gondola, aerial cable car and the world's steepest cogwheel railway, and enjoy sweeping vistas of the dramatic Alps mountain range. Embark on a moderate hike down the verdant Dragon's Path and take a tranquil cruise on Lake Lucerne. Relish the convenience of round-trip transportation from Zurich on this enriching full-day tour.

Explore the hidden treasures of the Cinque Terre on a 6-hour mountain bike tour that is suitable for fit participants. The moderately challenging non-technical route includes long climbs into the hills where you get sweeping views over the Gulf of La Spezia and National Park of the Cinque Terre. Includes knowledgeable guide, light refreshments, and use of bike equipment.

The majestic peak of Mount Dajti looms on the horizon just east of Tirana. On this tour, ride the Dajti Express cable car to the mountaintop, then hike the Cherry Pass between Mount Dajti and Mount Tujani, and enjoy spectacular views over Lake Bovilla and the Tirana mountains. On the way back to the city, visit BUNK'ART 1, a museum and contemporary art gallery housed in an old Cold War bunker.

Experience the peaks and valleys of Sicily in one day trip from Taormina, exploring both the foothills of Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges along with the Medieval town of Randazzo! Visit the volcanic canyons of the picturesque Alcantara Gorges followed by a stop in Randazzo to see the Basilica of Santa Maria. Hike into the foothills of Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, or upgrade for a chance to go up to the volcano's upper areas for a walking tour of the craters.

Explore 5,899-foot (1,798-meter) Mount Rigi at your own pace on this self-guided tour, which takes most people 3 to 7 hours. The included train ticket is good for unlimited rides on the three train services that provide access around the area; two cogwheel trains and an aerial cable car.

Are you a mountain bike enthusiast and want more challenging courses? This activity is for you!The activity begins at the Arts Platform, where a brief briefing on the tour and bikes will be held.The route continues through the historical center of the city, city park and follows to Paçô Vieira where begins the ascent of the mountain. Here the trails cross forests, fields, and villages and take you to the destination, the peak of Penha mountain at 605 meters of altitude.Here you will find leafy forests with vegetation composed mainly of oaks but also corktree, strawberry trees, cypress, cedar and linden trees. It is also possible to observe several species of birds, some rodents, and squirrels.After a short snack, we begin the downhill, one of the most fun parts of the tour, by the trail more suitable for you.

Spend an afternoon in the Swiss Alps during this seasonal trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne. Your 5.5-hour round-trip journey includes a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg terminus plus an ascent by aerial cableway to the peak of Mt Pilatus. After free time at the summit, take the world's steepest cogwheel train down to Alpnachstad, where you'll board a boat for a 1-hour scenic cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy commentary from your guide and coach transport from Lucerne.

Escape the tourist crowds on Mallorca and try something more adventurous during this 8-hour hiking trip amidst the island's rugged Mediterranean mountains. Trek through historic villages and enjoy panoramic island vistas on your way to hidden beach known only to locals. You'll celebrate your trip with an included seaside picnic lunch of tasty Mallorcan foodstuffs.

With a mountain bike rental, explore Mt Floyen at your own pace in an outdoorsy way. Soak up the landscape of hills, forest and lakes, and admire views of Bergen as you cycle along green-level paths and single tracks, or tackle climbs and conquer technical challenges, if you're feeling energetic. The high-quality bikes are most hard tailed, some with full suspension and speed pedals. Pickup is at the top station at Fløyen Aktiv. At Fløyen Aktiv you will meet our personnel from the Activity department, they will guide you through our maps for the best and the hidden places to visit - enjoy!

Experience Mount Titlis' dramatic summit on a full-day excursion from Zurich. First, explore the cultural and historical sites of Lucerne on a short orientation drive through the city and then absorb the city's charm independently during some relaxed free time. Travel onward to Engelberg, a resort cradled by the Swiss Alps, and then ascend to the summit of Mount Titlis for breathtaking Alpine vistas. Take a chairlift to get up close to frozen crevices, and cross Europe's highest suspension bridge.In winter, from December to March choose the Snow Experience option. Slide down the hill on snow tubes and try skiing once in a lifetime on the beginner slopes - definitely a memorable experience you shouldn't miss. A Titlis Snow Park staff member will provide the equipment and supervise the activities.

Frame Switzerland's rugged mountain scenery through the lens of your camera on this 7-hour Mt Pilatus photography tour. Travel around the peaks and valleys of Mt Pilatus by boat, cable car, cog-wheel railway and gondola with a guide and enjoy panoramic views over the breathtaking scenery. Cruise on Lake Lucerne as your guide explains the best techniques to capture the views on camera, then climb to soaring peaks for aerial views over the surrounding landscape. Along the way, pick up handy tips to improve your photography skills.

Hike up Mount Lycabettus on this Athens tour that gives you the chance to admire panoramic views of the city. With a guide, you'll climb to the summit while learning about the mountain's mythology, and then enjoy the chance to explore some of Athens' traditional neighborhoods.

Ride an aerial cableway from the Alpine village of Engelberg to the summit of Mt Titlis on this afternoon tour from Lucerne. Then squeeze in as many snow-themed attractions as you can during approximately two hours of free time at the top. Your guided day trip includes snow tubing at Titlis Glacier Park plus admission to the Glacier Cave, Ice Flyer chairlift, Titlis Rotair gondola and Cliff Walk - Europe's highest suspension bridge. What are you waiting for?