Overall, this was an amazing trip to be introduced to Europe and experience a little bit of everything there. If you are thinking about opting out of a tour service like this and figuring it all out on your own, I would advise against it. There are a lot of cultural and social differences between these countries that a cursory internet search will not make you aware of. The tour guide's guidance is really what allowed us to be safe and not clueless while exploring, and the tour also highlighted a lot of the activities and locations that were actually worth doing. I feel like I truly maximized my time in Europe and did not waste a moment. At this price point, I doubt you would be able to find anything as good. It was truly life-changing, and on the flight back I dreaded coming back home. Also, if you see Kevin Screene as an option for your tour guides, take him. Amazing person and an even better guide.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
10-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice, Bavaria
Rome, Florence, Venice, Bavaria, Rhine, Amsterdam, Paris, Swiss Alps, the Swiss Alps, Tuscany
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Get ready to see some of the most famous landmarks, fascinating attractions, and architectural sites in Southern Europe with this 12-day tour of Italy! Your journey will begin in Rome, home to the world-famous Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. Take a trip to Vatican City, where you will visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world. From there, you will travel to Florence, the Birthplace of the Renaissance. Head over to the hilltop Piazzale Michelangelo, situated by the banks of the River Arno, to uncover the best views of Florence in the city. Make your way west to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and drive through Cinque Terre, a World Heritage Site consisting of five Italian villages, known for its scenic trails stretching along the coast of the Italian Riviera. Take the train to Levanto to explore the Genoa Old Port and visit Santa Margherita Ligure. Lay back in the Riviera Region in Portofino before you travel to Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. From there, you will explore the Italian Lakes Region with breathtaking trips to Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, and the Borromean Islands. Your next destination will be Verona, the home of Romeo and Juliet. Head on a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square in Venice, the City of Canals. Stop in Padova before you travel to the Adriatic coast to see San Marino, an independent country sitting atop a fortified mountain. Pass by Gubbio, home to the Palace of Consuls, and travel to Perugia, surrounded by the valleys and mountains of Umbria. Explore Assisi and see the Basilica of St. Francis before you make your way back to Rome, where your tour of Italy will come to an end. This well-rounded itinerary is perfect for those seeking immersive and unforgettable Italy vacations.
This tour was absolutely amazing, our tour guide Sergio was the best, he was so knowledgeable and told us everything we needed to know and then some. We also had the most amazing bus driver in Camilio, he drove that big bus down those tight streets like it was a tiny smart car. Best trip I've been on so far.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Resort, Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Lombardy & the Lakes, Veni
Rome, Lombardy & the Lakes, Venice, Stresa, Sorrento, Florence
From the turquoise waters of Lake Bled and the white peaks of Julian Alps to the emerald Soča river and green Karst vineyard, finishing at the blue Adriatic Sea. Cycle through traditional villages around Lake Bled before taking a scenic railway journey to Avče from where you'll reach Goriška Brda, the 'Tuscany' of Slovenia.
Explore the local vines and wines before discovering the Karst region and visiting the hilltop village of Štanjel, a medieval stonemason settlement with narrow, stone alleys that wind among the buildings built on terraces and the UNESCO-listed Škocjan caves. Next stop is Lipica, home of the original Lipizzaner horses with the stud farm dating from 1580 to the time of the Hapsburg. It is possible to join a guided tour to see the horses before cycling on to the edge of the border with Italy for views out to the coast towards Trieste in Italy and your destination. the city of Koper. A scenic path takes you along the Parenzana railway line to Koper from where you cycle on to Piran - looking back to the distant mountains gives you a great feeling of achievement.
This trip will give you the pleasure of exploring some of the most amazing destinations Europe in the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Start your journey from Prague where you get to explore the city on a guided tour and enjoy a boat tour on the Vltava River. Then reach Munich and visit the futuristic BMW Welt which has fascinating architecture for multi-use exhibitions of BMW cars. Ahead in your journey to Austria arrive in Innsbruck and visit the Swarovski Museum, the renowned home of crystals. Then cross the border to Switzerland and enjoy an evening in the historic center next to the lake in Zurich. Next, take in the fantastic scenery while you ride up in a cable car in Grindelwald and explore the beautiful Lucern. later continued to Burglen and visited the chapel of the XVI century before reaching Milan in Italy. Next, you will discover the famous city of Pisa and take a little tourist train to the beautiful art complexes of Piazza Dei Miracoli and the well-known Leaning Tower. On your next stop you will reach the Italian Capital of Rome where you will visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the notorious Roman Coliseum among other highlights. Your adventure will continue with a walking tour of magnificent Florence through the historic center, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. Your journey will end in Romantic Venice, where you will discover the marvelous St. Mark´s Square and the world-famous Murano Glass Factory.
My first cycling trip was a great experience ! All the accommodations were top notch. The sites visited and routes taken were fantastic. Riding level was challenging but never excessive... enough coffee and strudel breaks to keep you energized ! The tour leader made this trip so good, as did the diverse group of cyclists all sharing this common interest!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Venice, Mestre, Merano, Bolzano
Venice, Mestre, Merano, Bolzano, Lake Caldaro, Lake Garda, Verona
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Wonderful trip. It was amazing to be able to travel from one hill town to another, each one so different from the others.
Highlights of our trip included an art exhibit in Perugia on how medieval artists perceived nature - absolutely beautiful and we had the place to ourselves, quite a contrast to the crowds at the Uffizi; staying in a 14th century pilgrim guest house in Assisi; walking out to the aqueduct bridge in Spoleto; hearing all the bells in Narni suddenly start ringing when the new Pope was elected and running outside along with everyone else to find out what had happened; and, my husband would say, the wild boar stew he ate that evening at a restaurant in the square.
Logistics were well organized and the routes well planned. It was a challenging route, however, with many steep climbs. We were glad we reserved e-bikes. There were also a number of places with poorly maintained roads, quite a bit of springtime road construction, and some areas where the route took roads with heavy traffic. Italian drivers were quite considerate, though.
We had a great time and were sad to go home. We could have stayed in each town longer, and will hopefully return to Italy soon.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Trasimeno Lake
Rome, Florence, Trasimeno Lake, Perugia, Assisi, Clitunno, Narni