Northern and Southern Portugal end Lisbon is a 7-day guided sightseeing journey from Madrid to Lisbon, perfect for seniors. Explore Coimbra, Fátima, and three more destinations, with all travel and accommodations arranged. This group trip’s distinctive appeal lies in its north-to-south route, allowing you to experience the diversity of Portuguese landscapes and culture in one smooth itinerary.
We were looking for a customized, small group tour. We just returned from our trip and are more than highly pleased and satisfied of our experience. They planned an amazing itinerary, booked amazing hotels and transfers and tour guides went above and beyond to please us. We are already planning another trip next year and will be using these guys.
Did you know that in Fátima, there is a Sanctuary Square twice the size of St Peters Square in the Vatican?
This and much more in a half-day Tour to the religious capital of Portugal.
Meet your new Portuguese best friend at your accommodation to start the exciting journey that awaits you – sit back & relax while traveling to the center of Portugal and hearing all about the region!
Fátima’s Sanctuary
150 km (90 miles) north of Lisbon, we reach our destination: the religious capital of Portugal! In Fátima, you’ll spend your time exploring this sacred place, starting with the Chapel of the Apparitions, where you can see the stone that marks the spot where the Virgin Mary appeared.
We’ll also visit the Sanctuary, which is twice the size of St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima. Absorb the religious atmosphere and serenity that characterize this unique place.
Our guide will give you time and space to enjoy the views, but, of course, will also share all the important information and everything you need to know about Fátima and Portuguese religious traditions.
Sheperd’s Village
We leave the Sanctuary of Fátima, but our tour is far from over! To make this day even more unforgettable, we’ll take you to a small local village, just 2 km away, where the Three Little Shepherds were born and lived.
You’ll have the opportunity to get a closer look at their lives and customs, providing you with a deeper context of this story and the importance of this unique place.
Is your ideal getaway a blend of ancient wonders and modern city life? The 'From Athens to Sofia' tour delivers just that in a relaxed, 6-day journey. Traveling between Greece and Bulgaria, you’ll visit Athens and Sofia, enjoying guided sightseeing designed for mature travelers. With all accommodations, transport, and meals included, comfort is a priority throughout. The tour stands out for its concise yet immersive itinerary, making it a top pick for seniors seeking a short, enriching escape.
A wonderful historical experience walking through all these 11th to 14th century towns and buildings. Stephanie was a great tour guide and very helpful and informative. Collette is a first class company as Hotels and restaurants were all excellent.
Are you ready to see some of the most beautiful cities in Europe? Grab your explorer cap and sail down extraordinary rivers with this 9-day cruise on the Rhine! Your journey will begin in Cologne, a breathtaking German city known for its captivating cathedral and world heritage sites. From there you will make your way into the Netherlands as you travel to Amsterdam, to see the beautiful canals and extraordinary architecture. Set sail into Nijmegen, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, believed to be founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC. Next, you will explore Koblenz at the meeting point of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers, and continue your cruise towards Rudesheim, one of the most beautiful wine regions in Germany, before you explore the industrial city of Mannheim/Ludwigshafen, and spend some time in Strasbourg, to see the perfect mix of the medieval past and the progressive future. Your journey will end in Basel, where you will disembark the cruise before your 9-day tour on the Rhine comes to an end!
Private Tour around Apulia and Matera beyond our expectations .Very good the Hotel in Matera, Dimora di Metello..but also Tenuta Monacelle near Alberobello. Great local guide and meals. I only think you should had add an extra day in Apulia, 5 days are not enough. Anyway excellent tour and service. Very good value for money
It was great. We learnt so much about the country. Really happy the way the tour was run. Our guide Mustafa was one of the best guides we have ever had. What an amazing man with such a great heart and so patient. He has so much knowledge, there wasn't any question he couldn't answer. Hotels were excellent. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to travel. Very very happy. Thank you so much.
Start and end in Istanbul on this unique 11-day in-depth cultural tour of Istanbul, Cappadocia, and 8 other destinations in eastern Turkey. The tour includes accommodation, domestic flights, an expert guide, insurance, meals, transport, and more.
Enjoy a two-day tour of Istanbul before flying to Cappadoccia for another two-day tour of this stunning region. We’ve made sure you have enough time to see the best highlights of both places. Then, head by road to eastern Turkey, to the heart of ancient Mesopotamia to discover the heritage of eastern civilization.
Eastern Turkey is a region in eastern Anatolia (Asia Minor) that borders Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. It is a fascinating part of Turkey with an impressive history. The southeastern corner of this region, where the mighty Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow, is where Mesopotamia rose and is now known as the cradle of modern civilization. Eastern Turkey also has some of the country’s most outstanding scenery, with its impressive snow-capped mountains, massive lakes, gushing rivers, and immense fields of wildflowers.
On this 10-day exploration of Central America, you’ll cover four different countries, changing landscapes and heaps of natural and archaeological wonders. Stroll along striking black-sand beaches, colourful rainforests and ancient ruins as you make your way to Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. This is a trip full of outdoor experiences and local know-how. Whether wandering the slopes of a volcano in Nicaragua, visiting small mountain communities in El Salvador or exploring the intricately carved structures at Copan archaeological site, get local insight from local leaders and travel with like-minded people on this insightful, fun and historical adventure.
The Camino Frances, starting from St Jean Pied de Port in France and ending in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, has featured on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1993, a total distance of 790km / 490 miles. Known as one of the most challenging sections of the pilgrimage, many see this section as also the most rewarding, with pilgrims traversing the Pyrenees from France into Spain, a dramatic and incomparable landscape.
During this stage of the Camino Frances, you will visit the ancient medieval towns of St Jean Pied de Port, Roncesvalles and Puente la Reina, experience the challenging, scenically stunning walk across the Pyrenees and wander through the beautiful countryside, passing through towns and villages, each with a long history intertwined with this most famous pilgrimage. The cities of Pamplona and Logrono are filled with places of interest to visit, examples of Gothic and medieval architecture, cathedrals and palaces. Logrono is the capital of the Rioja wine region, so be sure to take in some wine tasting here, but don't forget to collect your stamp for your Pilgrim Passport!