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| Germany River Cruise with a visit to Prague |
France
From Paris to Nice with an overnight in Aix-en-Provence |
Spain
10 nights only 2 hotels |
Italy
Venice to Sorrento with a drive through Tuscany |
Ireland Pub Crawl arranged for a private group |
Italy Wine Tasting arranged for a private group |
Germany: European River Cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest with a
visit to Prague| Day 1 - Arrive Nuremberg Arrive at the airport in Nuremberg where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Nuremberg, a city once known as a meeting place for the Holy Roman Empire of Germany. |
Day 2 to Day 7 - European River Cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest Board your river cruise ship for your seven night tour of Europe. |
| Day 8 - Budapest Enjoy an additional night in Budapest. In the morning your driver will pick you up for a private a 1/2 day excursion to Szentendre. On the way you will drive through the former capital city of the Roman province - Pannonia. Here you will have time to visit the Kovacs Margit Museum where you'll have a chance to admire the artist's statues and figurines. Later this evening enjoy 1st class train service to Prague. |
| Day 9 to 10 - Prague Enjoy a private full day sightseeing tour of this wonderful city, part walking and part private car with a guide. Your tour includes the old Jewish town, Prague Castle and her gardens, the State Opera, National Museum, Wenceslas Square and so much more. Your hotel is located in the middle of the city, making exploration on your own easy for tomorrow. |
France: From Paris to Nice with an overnight in
Aix-en-Provence
| Day 1 to 3 - Paris Arrive at the airport in Paris where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy your beautiful boutique hotel located in the Champs Elysees Area. Day 2 you will be met by your driver for a private sightseeing tour of Paris. Afternoon on your own. Dinner is pre-arranged reservations at the top of the Eiffel Tower. |
Day 4 to 5 - Avignon and Spa Board your fast train in reserved 1st class seating to Avignon. Upon arrival your driver will meet you for a 3 hour sightseeing tour of Avignon before transferring to your hotel. A fabulous Provencal Spa Hotel for 2 nights located within a 5 minute walk of the charming town of Manes awaits your arrival. |
| Day 6 - Aix-en-Provence Transfer by private sedan to Aix-en-Provence. Overnight in a beautiful villa located on the outskirts of the city.   |
| Day 7 to 10 - Nice Private sedan transfer to Nice. This boutique hotel is located only a few minutes walk from the Old Town. Enjoy a sea view room for 3 nights. From Nice you can enjoy day excursions to the walled city of Eze, the casinos of Monaco and the beautiful city of Cannes. |
Spain: 10 nights, only 2 hotels
| Day 1 to 6 - Madrid Arrive at the airport in Madrid and transfer to the hotel on your own. Private transfers can be arranged. Enjoy 5 nights in a centrally located hotel in a perfect location for day trips. Today enjoy the day at leisure. Day 2, pickup your rental car for a drive to Toledo and a possible continuation to Parador de Chinchon - a 17th century Augustinian Convent. Day 3, enjoy full day in Madrid. Perhaps a bike tour would be nice? Day 4,you have prearranged 1st class train round trip tickets to the city of Cordoba. Enjoy your meals on the train. Day 5, back for a day in Madrid. Flamenco would be a good idea tonight OR you can once again pick up a rental car and this time drive north to Avila. Day 6, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a transfer to the train station. You are confirmed for an afternoon departure in 1st class on the fast train to Barcelona. |
Day 6 to 10 - Madrid to Barcelona Day 6, board your fast train in reserved 1st class seating to Barcelona. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel and light dinner. Day 7, a full day to enjoy Barcelona at your leisure. A bike ride through the Gothic area is a great idea. Day 8, pickup your rental car for a drive to Girona. Perhaps continuing onto Figures. Driving the highway or along the coast. Day 9, one more full day to enjoy Barcelona. The museums, the beaches, the shopping. Day 10, return home. |
Italy: Venice to Sorrento with a drive through
Tuscany
| Day 1 to 2 - Venice Arrive at the airport in Venice and meet your transfer agent for a water taxi to your hotel. Your hotel is a recently restored palace located just a few minutes walk from St. Mark's Square. The rooms are furnished in typical Venetian style. |
| Day 3 to 5 - Florence This morning take the fast train from Venice to Florence. Enjoy the view as you travel through marvelous countryside. Your hotel is located in the center of this historical city. Only a short walk to all the major attractions. The 5 story building goes back to the Middle Ages. In the 16th century it was the Villa of an important political character. Only in the 19th century did it become a hotel. The hotel offers a roof-top swimming pool. |
| Day 5 to 7 - Tuscany Pickup a rental car in Florence and enjoy an easily paced drive in Tuscany. You will be overnighting at a villa located in the wine region. Enjoy wine tasting and exploring the countryside. |
| Day 8 to 11 - Rome Your hotel was originally built in 1903 to host diplomats of the nearby embassies. Located on Rome's most fashionable street, Via Veneto, this is an impressive 6 story building. In the summer months there is a grill/bar open on the terrace along with a piano bar. |
| Day 12 to 14 - Sorrento Meet your driver for a transfer to the Rome train station. You will enjoy a mid morning train ride from Rome to Naples and a private transfer to Sorrento. Situated in a quiet area on a cliff overlooking the splendid view of the bay of Naples, this property offers peace, relaxation and very good service. Amenities include a restaurant on the top floor with a large terrace and a swimming pool. Access to a private beach via an elevator located in the lobby. Enjoy an excursion to Pompeii, Capri or a stroll around Sorrento. |
| Day 15 - Depart for home Your transfer agent will pick you up this morning at the hotel for a drive to the Naples airport. |
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Ireland: The ultimate Pub
Crawl (arranged for a private group)
| Day 1 - Dublin Arrive at the airport in Dublin and meet your transfer agent for a transfer to your hotel in the city center. Meet with your guide for a walking tour of Georgian Dublin including a visit to Trinity College and the Book of Kells. Your guide will show you where some of the best pubs in Dublin are located. Tonight enjoy a Musical Pub Crawl, made up of a team of musicians and story-tellers. You will meet with the musicans at a designated pub and will then be led from pub to pub. The hosts will chat, charm and entertain you enroute to the pubs. On arrival there will be a reserved area in each pub for your group to sit and listen to the musician play, sing songs and tell stories of Ireland and Irish Music. All the while you are enjoying a Guinness or two. In the morning your driver/guide will pick you up to begin your journey and stay with you until your return to Dublin many days and pubs from now. |
| Day 2 - Galway (B&B stay) Enroute to Galway stop at Clonamacnoise, an early Christian site founded in the mid-6th century. Enjoy lunch at local pub. Continue to the city of Galway where you stay a local B&B just a couple of minutes walk from town. |
| Day 3 - Clifden (Castle stay) Drive through the rugged scenery of Connermara, visiting a crystal factory and an abbey. Lunch today at a local pub. Continue on to Clifden and your stay at the castle. |
| Day 4 to 5 - Killarney Continue to County Clare and the Cliffs of Moher. Also enjoy the Burren and then continue on to Killarney. There are plenty of pubs that play Irish music to enjoy. Day 5 is a day for the golfers to play if they wish. The rest of the group can partake in the Gap Trip, a pony and carriage ride through the Gap. Stop for a bite of lunch at a small cottage and then continue with a boat trip through the Upper Lake. This evening enjoy Irish Night at Kate Kearneys Cottage, a lovely pub in the heart of the Kerry Mountains. |
| Day 6 - Ennis Transfer this morning to the Dingle peninsula, enjoy a drive along the breath-taking Slea Head drive along the coastline. Free time in Dingle for lunch, pubs and shops. Continue to Ennis, your hotel is located in the center of town. |
| Day 7 - Depart for home or return to
Dublin You can fly home directly from Shannon or return to Dublin to continue your stay on a customized basis. Perhaps enjoying a stay at Powerscourt and their beautiful gardens, a train ride to Blarney or a few more nights in Dublin. |
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Italy: Wine tasting
in Tuscany (private group
tour)
| Day 1 - Rome Arrive in Rome and transfer to the hotel on your own. Private transportation to be arranged on an individual basis. Overnight at a luxury hotel located in the historic center of Rome. Enjoy an evening 1/2 day panoramic sightseeing tour. |
| Day 2 to 5 - Florence Day 2 - Meet with your driver for a private transfer to Florence. Enroute stop for 3 hours in Montalcino for a 3 course wine tasting lunch at a local winery. The winery is located on a private estate. You will be dining in their 11th century castle. Arrive in Florence later in the day and enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. You will be staying at a 5* luxury villa located just outside of the city. Free shuttles to the city are available. Evening at your leisure. Day 3 - Meet with your guide in Florence for a 3 hour private guided tour of the city. Day 4 - Enjoy a full day private excursion to the Chianti region. En route stop at the Castello di Berrazzano, located on a hilltop. Enjoy a tour with a wine master and lunch at the castle with wine pairings. Day 5 - Transfer on your own to the Florence airport. Customized individual extensions are also available. |
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