Tours and Trips in Europe

Delight in the opulent interior of the Bolshoi Theatre, one of Moscow's most impressive cultural institutions, on a private 2-hour tour of the glamorous building. With a knowledgeable guide, discover the ornately decorated interiors and gilded ceilings of the premium venue and hear of how first-class ballets and operas have been performed here for more than 250 years. Delve into the dramatic history of this national treasure and receive the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour. 

Gain a better understanding of Berlin's past with this 6-hour small group history and food tour. Travel down backroads and through hidden alleyways to get an insider's look at the city and two of its districts, Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg. Visit the Berlin Wall and sights important to WWII, the Soviet occupation, and present day Germany. Explore Berlin's hip barista culture, craft beer scene, and well-known restaurants, while stopping to taste an array of foods and drinks along the way.

See the best of Palma de Mallorca on this full-day sightseeing tour. See the Balearic capital's top sights, from the Cathedral of Santa Maria (or La Seu) to Bellver Castle, and get a taste of Mallorca's local culture with an included drink and tapa dish at El Corte Ingles shopping center. You'll also enjoy ample free time to explore the city and its many attractions, monuments, shops and eateries at your own leisure.

Soak up Florentine food and culture on a 3-hour/ 3-hour and 30 minutes approx dinner and concert experience. Settle into a charming restaurant in Florence's Oltrarno district and feast on a Tuscan meal, with your choice of an à la carte menu including traditional dishes or a set menu served with Chianti wine. After satiating your taste buds, head to St Mark's Anglican Church for an opera performance or concert, and enjoy a reserved front-row seat.

Discover the tastes of Riga on this 3.5-hour small-group tasting tour. Walk through the city center and sample a range of Latvian specialties such as dark bread, fresh cottage cheese with dill, Riga balsam, and more. Explore local businesses in the creative quarter of the Republic of Miera like a local brewery and a chocolate factory. End the tour at a family-run restaurant with a delicious and seasonal Latvian dish.

Explore the ancient Mediterranean port city of Palma de Mallorca on a hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing tour. Climb on the double decker bus at one of the 16 centrally located stops and listen to audio commentary as you cruise past top attractions. When you're ready for a closer look, hop off and rejoin the route at any point within the 24- or 48-hour validity period. Upgrade your ticket to include a walking tour, boat tour, or entry to Bellver Castle.

Paddle around historic Dubrovnik in the company of a kayaking guide on this 3-hour kayaking tour. View the Old Town as you cross the Adriatic Sea to the Island of Lokrum, then stop at Betina Cave for some snorkeling and a snack. No experience necessary; use of all kayaking and snorkeling equipment is included.

When your cruise ship docks at Taormina, take a day-long shore excursion and explore the alluring Cyclops Riviera. Take in the fishing hamlets of Acireale and Catania, and discover the region's postcard-worthy landmarks as a private driver chauffeurs you around the coast. Sites you may want to visit include Corso Umberto and the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Acireale, as well as the Roman baths and theater in Catania. Any entrance fees are at your own expense. 

See and learn about Berlin as the capital city of Nazi Germany and the Third Reich on this guided, 4.5-hour bike tour. Visit the former Jewish quarter and see the location of Nazi bunkers, an air-raid shelter, anti-aircraft installations, war-damaged buildings, Nazi resistance monuments, World War II battlefields and much more. Find out how Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power and see the impact the Third Reich and World War II still have on Berlin. Stop for lunch (own expense). Use of a bike and helmet is included.

Step into the past with this comprehensive tour of Pompeii, the ancient Roman settlement that succumbed to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Follow your guide through the city, visiting the gymnasium, bakeries, the Isis Temple, central square, city baths, and even the red-light district. Enjoy lunch and a visit to the archeological museum before your tour concludes.

Combine a sightseeing tour, a guided walk, and free time during this 4-hour comprehensive tour of Palma de Mallorca. In the company of your guide, visit the most important highlights and landmarks in town on a single tour. Round-trip transportation from select hotels included.

Experience the rugged beauty of England's Lake District on 6.5-hour day trip from Windermere. Aboard a comfortable coach, you'll wind through the picturesque hills, visit charming English villages and take in the majesty of 10 idyllic lakes including Lake Windermere, Rydal Water, Grasmere, Thirlmere and Derwent Water. Spend a day surrounded by unspoiled nature!

Get to know Riga on a half-day tour, and learn about the Latvian capital's history, architecture, and culture from a guide. Starting with a drive, the tour takes in all the must-see sights around the city including the Laima Clock, Great Kristaps sculpture, and Riga Central Market. Travel into the Art Nouveau Quarter to admire its architectural delights, then explore the Old Town by foot. Hotel, cruise port, railway, or bus station pickup and drop-off is available.

Visit the Beatrix Potter house and some of the Lake District's prettiest locations on this 4.5-hour afternoon tour from Windermere. After a scenic Lake Windermere cruise, travel through idyllic countryside to Hill Top, the Beatrix Potter home where the beloved children's author lived during the early 1900s. See the garden and rooms left as she would have known them, and learn about her life here. Finish with a visit to the quaint village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school; and Tarn Hows, one of Lakeland's most gorgeous spots.

Rolling hills, peaceful lakes and sleepy villages await you on this private, full-day of the Lake District from Windermere. Traveling in a private vehicle driven by a professional driver-guide, you'll journey through the beautiful English countryside in search of the region's prettiest lakes. See Windermere, Buttermere Valley and Ullswater Lake; travel along some of the country's highest mountain passes; and visit either Grasmere village or the market town of Keswick.

Enrich your knowledge of Ireland's diaspora and its history of emigration with this admission ticket to the EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum experience. This attraction in Dublin, Ireland, gives you a self-guided tour of 20 galleries, which utilize cutting technology for an immersive experience. Dive deep into Ireland's immigration period, seeing stories brought to life of why people left Ireland, the struggles they had along the way, where they went, and how they've changed the world.

Ideal for independent travelers, this 4-hour self-guided electric bike tour of the Vintgar Gorge (Soteska Vintgar) allows you to explore the natural wonder at your own pace. Following a brief orientation in Bled, you'll set off on your easy-to-use electric bike to discover the rolling hills and rivers. All equipment, entrance fees, and bottled water are included, as well as a cream cake at a Bled coffee shop.

Visit the Versailles of Italy with this entrance ticket to see the Royal Palace of Caserta outside Naples. Tour the opulent palace that was once a private home of the Bourbon Kings and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the royal apartments, galleries of paintings and the Palatine Chapel before you stroll the magnificent gardens.

Get to know Corfu Town and admire its main landmarks on a City Sightseeing hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Travel around Corfu's historical capital on a double-decker bus and disembark at any of four stops to explore as you wish, including the UNESCO-listed Old Town and Kanoni, the headland famous for the "˜Mouse Island' of Pontikonisi. Make use of a 24-hour ticket, and learn about the city from the onboard commentary on route.

Succumb to the beauty of England's Lake District National Park on this 3-day experience including accommodation, free time and a full-day tour. Spend two nights at the 4-star Lindeth Howe hotel "” a house once owned by Beatrix Potter "” and enjoy time to absorb the Lake Windermere views and perhaps explore nearby Bowness-on-Windermere. Plus, enjoy a guided day trip around the region's highlights. Traveling by comfortable minivan, see ten lakes including Buttermere and Grasmere, cross high passes, visit Keswick and more. Round-trip hotel transfers and daily breakfast and dinner are included on this small-group experience limited to 16 people.