Tours and Trips in Europe

Visit the site of Belgium's fiercest WWI fighting with a full-day, private tour from Bruges to Flanders' battlegrounds and cemeteries. See a moving war memorial to the New Zealand Corps in Messines, and hear the story of the ANZAC soldiers that captured the city. Pause for lunch at a local caf e, then visit the grave of a Kiwi rugby player-turned-soldier, and continue to the largest CWGC cemetery in Europe. Explore the highlights of Ypres and attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate before returning to Bruges.

Get an insider's perspective on the many delights of Nice with a half-day private sightseeing tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and learn about the history of this French Riviera gem from your private guide while exploring highlights like the colorful Cours Saleya flower market, the Matisse Museum and the Russian Cathedral of Cimiez. Stroll past chic hotels on the seaside Promenade des Anglais and take in sweeping coastal views from Mt. Boron. Hotel pickup and drop-off in a minivan is included.

Make the most of your transfer to Vienna from Prague with a visit to Cesky Krumlov. Your day begins with morning pickup from your Prague hotel at the time of your choosing.  In Cesky Krumlov, you'll enjoy a two-hour guided tour, followed by two hours of free time to explore on your own. Afterwards, relax for the rest of the journey and arrive in Vienna in time for dinner.

Traveling independently from Prague to Passau in Germany can mean long train or bus rides with changes, and missing scenic stops on route. Make the journey easy and add a stop in UNESCO-listed Cesky Krumlov, one of the prettiest Czech towns, with this private one-way Prague-Passau road transfer. Depending on your chosen option, enjoy a guided Cesky tour, visit the castle, and have lunch (own expense), before continuing to Passau.

Delve deep into Portugal's medieval history on a private 8-hour tour of Óbidos, Nazar e, and Alcobaça from Lisbon. Designed to delight history buffs, this excursion covers the quaint fishing village of Nazar e and charming Óbidos, home to a cluster of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches. Plus, you'll visit the Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria in Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alhambra on 3-hour private tour. Avoid the long lines and head straight into the complex with your tour guide. See the Alcazaba, La Qasba, the Nazaries Palaces, La Dar al-Mamlaka, and Generalife and learn about the rich history behind this Moorish structure. Customize the itinerary to your preferences and admire the beautiful architecture of the citadel.

Commemorate the New Zealand Corps that fought in Flanders during WWI on this private full-day tour from Brussels. Follow the path of the ANZAC troops as you walk the battlefields, peer into mine craters and visit key WWI sites like Gravenstafel, Passendale and Tyne Cot Cemetery. Visit the poignant Messines Ridge memorial; tour the Nine Elms Cemetery, where former All Blacks Captain David Gallaher is buried; and attend the moving Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres. This private tour includes hotel pick-up, lunch and round-trip transport from Brussels.

The journey from Prague in the Czech Republic to Salzburg in Austria can take up a day of your travel itinerary, but a private transfer will ensure you make the most of the scenery along the way. This one-way day trip includes hotel pickup, transport by comfortable private vehicle, and a visit to the UNESCO-listed medieval town of Cesky Krumlov along the way.

This private guided tour of Madeira will help you discover many of the island's dispersed attractions in one day. You'll hear invaluable historical insights from your guide, and it'll be a hassle-free day hotel pickup, drop-off, and private transport included. You'll visit multiple highlights such as Pico dos Barcelos, Nun's Valley, and Cabo Giro, in this action-packed and informative tour of the island.

Visit Naples with a local, professional guide. Enter into the alleys, walk on the main streets of the Ancient Roman city - the decumani - and listen to the story of the development of the Neapolitan culture and identity - unique in the world. While walking, enjoy a typical sfogliatella and a pizza a portafoglio - the "wallet pizza"!

See where the ANZAC Corps, made up of the Australian and New Zealand army corps, served in Flanders during World War I. This private day trip takes you to the memorial on Messines Ridge and the Pool of Peace (Spanbroekmolen) formed by one of 19 mine explosions. Visit several cemeteries from the Great War, including Tyne Cot. You'll also see Passendale, Gravenstafel and the sights of Ypres. Your personal guide meets you at the Kortrijk railway station and drops you off at your hotel in Ghent. Lunch included.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this night kayak tour of Trakai from Vilnius. Taking a night kayaking tour in unfamiliar waters is an ambitious undertaking, but with a guide and all equipment included you'll be safe and comfortable. Paddle the calm waters under the stars, get views of the sights illuminated and night, and stop for a campfire and barbecue dinner. Tour is best suited for good swimmers, but previous kayaking experience is not required.

Lose yourself in the work of Gustav Vigeland with a tour of the dreamy Vigeland Sculpture Park. This unique spot features over 200 striking sculptures composed of granite and bronze alloy. Beyond their realistic beauty, these sculptures are remarkable for their ability to convey powerful human emotion. Enrich your visit with a guided tour so that you can learn the meaning and stories behind these impressive works.

Visit the exquisite structure of Alhambra on this full-day private tour from Malaga to Granada. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the palace and fortress with your licensed guide and see Alcazaba, La Qasba, Nazaries Palace, La Dar al-Mamlaka, and the Generalife areas. Learn about the history of this mighty fortress from its Roman beginnings to Moorish legacy from your informative guide.

Learn about Warsaw's days under communism on this private historical tour by Nysa 522 van. With a knowledgeable private guide, hear about the Soviet-run elections after World War II and other communist-related events, and visit sites like Constitution Square (Plac Konstytucji) to see examples of socialist architecture.

Soak up the atmosphere of the 'true' Amsterdam during this off-the-beaten-path tour with a private guide. Walk through the Moroccan, Turkish and Caribbean neighborhoods of this diverse city that most travelers don't visit. Stop at neighborhood shops and Dappermarkt, one of the city's best outdoor markets, to sample Dutch sweets and Caribbean food. Visit Ajax, the Amsterdam Football Club, the pride of the city. Learn about the history and culture of Amsterdam through engaging commentary from your local guide.

Learn about Odessa's rich Jewish heritage on a private, 2.5-hour tour. Once considered the Jewish capital of the Russian Empire, the city is filled with traditions, stories and monuments with ties to this long cultural legacy. Travel in a private vehicle to diverse locations including the old Jewish quarter, the Central Synagogue and the Jewish Museum of Odessa (optional), while a private guide shares tales of the city's most famous Jewish residents and important moments in the population's history.

See the Northern Lights in all their vivid colors on a 3-hour trip from Reykjavík, and see one of the natural world's most stunning shows first hand. Learn about the sacred history and mythology of the atmospheric phenomenon, and hunt down the display where it's easiest to see. Let conditions guide you as you leave the city for Arborg, the valley of Haukdal or the stony landscape of Thingvellir National Park. Don't leave Iceland without checking out this bucket-list experience.

Skip the lines at the Alhambra, and tour the Moorish citadel and fortress with a private guide. With this package, get access to: the Alcazaba and La Qasba, Nazaries Palaces and La Dar al-Mamlaka, and the Generalife Palace and gardens. Personalize the tour to fit your preferences, and enjoy round-trip transportation from your Granada accommodation.

Immerse yourself in Romania's fascinating medieval history on this private full-day tour from Bucharest. Visit the 15th-century Royal Court of Targoviste and learn about its ties to Vlad the Impaler, the prince who inspired the mythical Count Dracula. Admire the ornate ruins of the monastery at Curtea de Arges, and take in spectacular views from atop the Fortress of Poenari. End the day with a Romanian sunset over Vidrau Lake and dinner at a local restaurant. Throughout the day, enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide.