From its rugged sea-sprayed islands to its stately castles layered in history, Scotland awaits. Learn how the bagpipes are played and enjoy dinner at the National Piping Centre’s farm-to-table restaurant. Take a cruise on famed Loch Ness. Visit a local family on their farm and meet their sheepdogs. Marvel at the stunning scenery of the Isle of Skye. Explore the Orkney Islands’ ancient Skara Brae. Visit Dunrobin Castle. Explore the regal city of Edinburgh. Put a modern twist on Scottish cuisine during an interactive cooking demonstration. Discover a land of rolling green Highlands, friendly sheepdogs, and historic castles.
Visit > Istanbul, Gallipolis, Troy, Pergamum, Asklepion, Kusadasi(Ephesus)>4 star accommodation, Airport transfers, guiding, lunch at tours providedExplore western Turkey with 5 Days customized package with a local tour guide in a small group tour. Visit highlights of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, and Explore Gallipoli, home to one of the most dramatic battles in history and home of the Trojan Horse. Visit Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. Walk on the ancient roads of the best-preserved greko-city with the House of Holy Mary nearby.
Come aboard and sail through some of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Ionian Sea. On this eight-day trip from Corfu to Kefalonia, you’ll journey through secluded coastlines, private islands, rolling hills and orchards, Venetian architecture, warm tavernas and some of the world’s cleanest waters. Each day, you’ll go for a swim in bright blue bays, watch the sunset on the deck of your sailing boat and spend the night on the town, exploring everything these islands have to offer. Stop in Paxos, Antipaxos, Lefkadas, Meganisi, Ithaca, Atokos, Kastos and Kalamos and walk their winding shores and white sands, chill on their comfortable beaches and discover coves that are only seen by boat.
I chose this trip because of the 6 nights in Tuscany - Montecatini Terme. Cinque Terre, Lucca, Siena and San Gimignano were highlights of this tour. The food for the special dinners was amazing. Rosella and Massimo kept things on track. Organizing and coordinating tickets, transportation (2 ferries, train and bus) and firsthand knowledge of the areas visited was well exhibited by Rosella. The specialty tour guides were knowledgeable and added extra flair to the excursions. Enjoyed the trip immensely.
Turkey is a land of contrasts, with a vibrant modern culture following a long history showing the marks of several different civilisations which have left a wealth of incredible ancient sites to explore. The scenery also varies hugely, from the dramatic Bosphorous strait in Istanbul, to the beautiful Mediterranean coastline, forested hills and mountains further inland and special highlights like the surreal landscapes of Pamukkale and Cappadocia.
This comprehensive 19 day tour takes all this in and more. Starting and finishing in Istanbul, the tour learns about modern history at the war memorials and ANZAC cemeteries at Gallipoli before developing deeper into the past with tours of some of the region's most important historic sites at Troy, Ephesus, Hieropolis, Aphrodisias, Aspendos and Side. There are plenty of stops to relax and enjoy the seaside at the coastal towns of Kusadasi and Fethiye and Antalya, with a 12-island boat cruise also included in the Gulf of Fethiye.
The tour then heads inland, following the ancient Silk Road trading route to see the Sultanhani Caravansary at Konya before heading south east to see Lake Van, Biblical Mount Ararat, Kars and the ruins of ancient Ani.
There are a wealth of opportunities to taste traditional and modern Turkish cuisine and to pick up souvenirs and learn more about this fascinating country along the way. Accommodation is in a mix of 4-5 star and boutique style properties, either on a breakfast only or half-board basis depending on the location and other options available nearby.
From Sète to Arles, join us on a cruise through breathtaking sceneries. Discover the Camargue and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the jewels of the Languedoc known as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Visit Aigues-Mortes, a medieval fortified town with a prestigious heritage in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural sites of Provence. You will also have a chance to explore 2,500 years of history in Arles.
Cruise from Lisbon to Leverinho via Coimbra, Porto, Vila Real and Salamanca, you will discover the magnificent cities along our cruise. You will visit Porto and its famous wine route as well as Lisbon. The Portuguese capital has managed to find the subtle balance between its past heritage and modernity and will seduce you with its beautiful panoramas.
CHRISTMAS TOUR: There’s no stuffing birds or entertaining aunts! Enjoy snowflakes on fairy chimneys, legendary sites at Ephesus, Troy and Aspendos, thermal springs at Pamukkale and Christmas Eve at St Nic’s on this 12 day tour of Turkey.
Embark on a cruise on the Royal Loire River whose beauty is legendary. Visit Nantes and The Machines of the Isle of Nantes, a gallery that recreates the imaginary world of the famous writer Jules Verne. Discover Saint-Nazaire and admire its shipyard and the Escal'Atlantic which immerses you in the world of steamships from the beginnings of their gigantic construction to life on board. Soak up the magical castles of the Loire such as Brissac, the highest castle in France whose monumental facades rise up from its large landscaped park.
Be part of this fascinating, two-hour walking tour to discover the medieval landmarks of Tallinn. Starting from the famous town hall square (since the starting point is subject to change, we request you to inform us after booking the tour), we will take you to the highlights of Tallinn's Old Town, giving you the chance to learn more about the history of Tallinn through interesting stories and feel the medieval atmosphere from a time long past.
You will see all the main highlights including the Latin quarter, where a Dominican monastery was situated since the 13th century, and Pikk Street, which use to be the main street of Tallinn in the Middle Ages and where you can see the houses of merchants and craftsmen.
Next you will get acquainted with the medieval architecture of Tallinn and learn what makes it so special as you gaze at the churches of the Holy Ghost, St Nicolas and St Olaf. The old town consists of two parts, the lower town and the upper town. After exploring the former, you will then head for the latter via Short Leg Street.
The upper town, which was home to noble knights, landlords and soldiers, is where you will discover two cathedrals, the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Lutheran St Mary’s Cathedral. See the castle which hosts the Parliament of Estonia along with a castle tower named Tall Herman. Enjoy a view of the city from one of the viewing platforms located in the upper town.
Follow Short Leg Street back to lower town and call it an end to your walking tour on reaching the town hall square.
Join our two-day Athens tour and step into the ancient history and mythology of Greece, while exploring the beautiful city of Athens. Drive along the coastline, visit the southern point of Attica, Cape Sounio, and admire stunning landscapes and impressive views from the Temple of Poseidon. Visit Acropolis, magnificent sight of white marble stones and learn all about Ancient Greece while visiting Acropolis Museum. Glass of ouzo and mouth-watering Greek food cannot be missing during this short but memorable cultural tour. You also have the option to customize the tour according to your preference and add additional pre or post night in Athens.
Our tour director was phenomenal! Without her we would have never been able to experience all that we did. She knew the insights of Greece and Turkey so well and made it so easy to navigate these places. The tour was great. Santorini and Mykonos took my breath away. We also loved swimming on the hotels rooftop pool while glancing at the Parthenon in the distance. Seeing the monastery up in the mountains was extraordinary, the local guides were incredibly knowledgeable and so welcome and to top it off the food was delicious! We also enjoyed the cruise. The cabin was beautiful and the boat had a ton of activities to enjoy. Best trip ever and very budget friendly.