Known as the ‘Cradle of the Balkans’, Albania and Macedonia are home to a wealth of natural and historic sites, from Lake Ohrid to the important Roman ruins at Butrint and Apollonia. Travelling through spectacular mountain and coastal scenery, explore these two emerging countries that are at the forefront of the new Europe.
Discover the often-overlooked treasures of this stunning region of Europe. You will see ancient Novgorod, Moscow’s St. Basil's Cathedral and thriving Baltic cities where historical structures reveal centuries of heritage.
A colourful tapestry of cultures, landscapes and traditions, the Balkan countries offer a wonderful insight into a lesser-known Europe. We discover cities that have survived the ravages of war to become the medieval treasures they are today.
Explore the magnificent sites of Eastern Europe with first class accommodation in Prague, Vienna and in Budapest. This 8-day tour includes guided sightseeing tours visiting Wenceslas Square, St. Vitus Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace and more.
In Amsterdam, cruise the peaceful canals and visit the magnificent gardens of ancient De Haar Castle, or admire the masterpieces of Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Small, multicultural Luxembourg is a delight, and Belgium provides an unexpected blend of medieval and eccentric sights.
Live like a lord or a lady by staying in some of Ireland's many 5 Star manor houses and castles. This 8 Day tours begins in Dublin, and takes in the historic sites of the Boyne Valley, and spectacular scenery of County Wicklow, Kilkenny and the Kingdom of Kerry.
This tour discovers the country’s highlights, including Transylvania’s fortified Saxon churches, Bucovina’s exquisite painted monasteries, dramatic castles and palaces, medieval towns and the beautiful Carpathian mountains.
Following two nights in the Moselle and Rhine valleys, stay four nights in the French Alsace region, three nights near Lake Geneva, and four more in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Relax in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, follow the Alsace wine route, ride on the chocolate train and enjoy a journey through landscapes that include Europe’s highest mountains.
This is a leisurely paced tour of Italy with four nights in the Italian Lakes District, two nights in an Italian castle, five nights in Tuscany visiting Florence, the Cinque Terre, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano, two nights in the Umbrian Hills, and finally, three nights on the stunning Amalfi Coast visiting Capri, Amalfi and Positano.The last night is spent in Rome.
This tour encompasses Switzerland’s most famous cities and most handsome rural areas. The inclusion of a trip on the Glacier Express is a real bonus. This train travels a picturesque route between the Graubünden holiday region, the sunny Valais region with its glacier landscape, and the regions of the South. It takes you through a landscape rich in ancient mountain forests, peaceful alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys.
It was on June 25, 1930 that the Glacier Express started summer operations from Zermatt to St.Moritz, but it was to take more than 50 years before the trains were able to also cross the impassable Furka alpine route in winter. Construction work on the Furka tunnel, begun in 1973 and was completed in 1972, now enabling services to run year-round.
Travel by luxury motor coach through spectacular and scenic valleys, lakes and mountains. This 7 night / 8 day tour will take you to the best that Switzerland has to offer.
This brief coach tour follows the most scenic route between Zurich and Geneva. The itinerary is designed to show as much as possible but at a leisurely pace that still allows you time to explore on your own.
