Tours and Trips in Europe

Spend a full day discovering the legends and beauty of Transylvania on a private castle tour from Bucharest. Visit the former summer home of the Romanian royal family at Peles Castle, a storybook estate tucked into the forest and decked out in elegant period furnishings. Then, explore the region's darker side at Gothic Bran Castle, aptly nicknamed 'Dracula's Castle' thanks to its spooky atmosphere fit for a count. End the day with a guided tour of medieval Brasov, a charming Saxon town rich in history.

Explore one of the world's biggest museums with a private 3-hour tour of the Vatican Museums complex plus St Peter's Basilica. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines, and wander through the highlights of the 2,000 rooms and 9 miles (15 km) of hallways full of priceless art masterpieces.

Get up close to masterpieces like Degas' 'Swaying Dancer' and Picasso's 'Harlequin with a Mirror' with pre-paid skip-the-line entrance tickets to Madrid's Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Head straight to the front of the queue and enjoy a 1.5-hour private tour of the museum's best bits, including works by Cezanne, Dalí, Monet, Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Gogh.

Discover the medieval heritage of Catalonia during this full-day private excursion from Barcelona. Visit the towns of Besalu, Girona, and Pals to learn about their rich histories stretching as far back as 977. See key landmarks like Benedictine Monastery or Saint Pere in Besalu, the Girona Cathedral, and Tower of the Hours in Pals. Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal paired with a glass of cava included in the price.

Hunt for truffles on a private day trip from Naples to Campania's Monti Picentini park. Once at the base of Mt Terminio, follow a professional truffle hunter through the mountain woodland and search for the savory delights, hidden in the ground. Stop to taste cheese paired with the truffle that you find, and learn about truffle hunting in southern Italy. The experience ends with a truffle-themed restaurant lunch with wine, liqueur and coffee.

Resplendent baroque buildings and one of Croatia's most spectacular castles await you on this private day trip from Zagreb. In Varaždin, the one-time capital of Croatia, get up close to a bevy of architectural delights, including the Cathedral of the Assumption and Varaždin Town Hall. Then, continue to TrakoÅ¡ā‡an Castle, where you'll enjoy a guided tour and get a peek into the lives of the Croatian aristocracy that once lived there.

Enjoy a bit of royal treatment in Rome and Vatican City with this 6-hour private tour including fast entrance to some of the main sights. Spend the morning seeing the highlights of ancient Rome, such as the Pantheon, Colosseum, Forum and the space where Julius Caesar was assassinated. Visit the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica in the afternoon. Go back in time to the eras of gladiators, emperors and popes. Get valuable insights into this historic city from your knowledgeable guide.

Hop on a Trikke electric scooter and visit three top Chania museums on a 2-hour Cretan arts and history tour. Master your easy-to-ride Trikke and follow your knowledgeable guide through the picturesque Old Town streets as you hear historical anecdotes and stories. Visit the Folklore Museum to learn about bygone local life before riding to the Archaeological Museum. After inspecting the Minoan, Venetian and Ottoman artifacts here, cruise by Trikke to the harborside Maritime Museum, a treasure trove of exhibits on Crete's seafaring past. Ideal for families and first-time visitors.

Explore the sweet side of Hungarian wine on a private day trip from Budapest to Tokaj, a region prominent for its dessert wine. Led by expert guide, you'll learn about the area's wine production as you travel to three wineries, enjoying five to eight tastings at each. Learn about rock-cut cellars and the secret behind 'noble rot' mold. Then, enjoy a delicious 3-course Hungarian lunch at a local restaurant. You'll conclude your trip with samplings of cured meat and cheese at the last winery before returning to Budapest.

Discover the most important monuments and public spaces of Florence on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Learn about the city’s illustrious history from a local guide as you stroll through the winding medieval streets, stopping to admire landmarks like the iconic Duomo and bell tower, Piazza della Repubblica, the Ufizzi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Finally, walk in the footsteps of the powerful Medici family that once ruled the city as you make your way across the River Arno to the magnificent Palazzo Pitti.

Visit the Valley of the Butterflies on Rhodes with this private, half-day tour. Following pickup from your hotel, travel by private vehicle to the breathtaking nature reserve in western Rhodes. With your own personal guide, you'll wander along the reserve's leafy walkways and streams. Get up close to the park's colorful butterflies as they flutter around you, and hear about the tiger moths that thrive in the valley. You may also visit the on-site Museum of Natural History. Entrance fees and refreshments are at your own expense.

Tick three of Portugal's most important UNESCO-listed monuments off your list on this private 10-hour trip to Tomar, Batalha, and Alcobaça. Save time and travel between three dispersed monasteries in a private, air-conditioned vehicle: see the Gothic tombs of two ill-fated lovers inside the Monastery of Alcobaça, and gaze at the prismatic stained glass windows in the 14th-century Monastery of Batalha. See, too, the town of Tomar and receive undivided attention from your private guide. Round-trip transport from Lisbon hotels is included.

Explore Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia, on a private tour that is personalized especially for your group. Let your guide know beforehand what you would like to see or do, or opt to see the most popular and important landmarks including the Mimara Museum, Croatian National Theater, Ban Jelacic Square, Lotrscak Tower, Parliament, and more.

Discover some of the Hermitage's hidden treasures with a private tour of St Petersburg's beloved state museum. Join an expert guide on a journey through the museum's vast collection, seeing masterpieces by Rembrandt and Goya along with some lesser-known but as visually stunning works. Then visit one or two of the museum's heavily guarded treasure galleries to marvel at some of the Hermitage's most priceless items, including Faberg e jewelry, ceremonial Oriental weapons and Greek goldwork.

The UNESCO-listed monuments of Sintra are dazzling yet dispersed. Travel between fairytale palaces with ease on a private full-day tour from Lisbon, a great introduction for first-time visitors. With just your guide and private party, you'll visit Pena National Palace, the historic centre of Sintra, the Castle of the Moors, and Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Escape Rome for a day in the countryside on this private tour that takes you to Tivoli, known for its gardens at the Villa d'Este. Enjoy comfortable private transportation to reach Tivoli, where you can explore the expansive gardens independently. Afterward, take a drive through the area, admiring the rolling vineyard scenery. You'll stop at a local trattoria, where you can buy lunch and taste wines, if you wish. (Food, drinks and entrance fees are at your own expense.)

Recall the days of Russia's tsars on an 8-hour private Tsarkoye Selo tour from St. Petersburg by public transport. Opt for bus, subway, train, or taxi travel (own expense) with a private guide, and visit Tsarkoye, the country estate of Russia's royals from the 1700s. Skip the line and tour the Catherine Palace, including its world-famous Amber Room, and view Catherine Park and Alexander Palace's exterior. Entrance fees and multiple departure times included.

See London's Christmas lights in style with this private, 2.5-hour tour by black cab. Cruise past top London sights and jump out for a stroll down the city's bustling shopping streets. Marvel at glitzy illuminations, twinkling lights and extravagantly decorated shop windows in upmarket neighborhoods such as Belgravia and Chelsea, and see the iconic Oxford Street Christmas light displays. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

Check off London's most famous landmarks and lesser-known sights on this private, half-day tour. Travel around the English capital in an iconic black cab and pass by the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and other top attractions. Then, head off the beaten path in search of Henry VIII's cow shed, Winston Churchill's cigar chair and other quirky sights.

Embark on this full-day private tour to discover the heart of Portugal. With your professional guide to accompany you, explore the village of Óbidos, Alcobaça and Batalha where you will get to know 2 of the greatest Portuguese monasteries. Afterwards, visit the area of Nazar e, the land of the giant waves, then return to Lisbon.