Filled with medieval architecture, tranquil lakes and rolling green hills, this is one of today’s “must see” destinations. Your journey begins in the charming town of Oberammergau with reserved seats for a performance by local villagers of the world-renowned Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634. During a two-night stay in Bled, Slovenia, you’ll take a “pletna” boat to the island on Lake Bled to visit its 17th century cathedral, and enjoy free time to explore this charming city. In Split, Croatia, you’ll experience the impressive Roman Palace of Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel to the small parish of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina where you can ascend Apparition Hill to pray before the cross that commemorates the spot where the Virgin Mary first appeared to the visionaries. Visit the birthplace of Marco Polo, the island of Korcula, before sampling local wines in the Peljesac region. During your visit to the medieval city of Dubrovnik, you’ll take a guided tour of “Old Dubrovnik” and see Europe’s oldest pharmacy at the Franciscan Monastery and enjoy a home-hosted dinner. Enjoy awe-inspiring scenery as you travel through Croatia’s most beautiful national park, Plitvice Lakes, a natural phenomenon of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by forests and thick vegetation.

Includes: Zagreb, Bled, Pletna Boat Ride, Opatija, Postojna Caves, Lipica Stud Farm, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Diocletian Palace, Dubrovnik, Korcula Island, Wine Tasting

See much more than the main treasures on this magnificent vacation focusing on Central and Eastern Europe. Start in London, then cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach bound for Amsterdam for guided sightseeing, a canal cruise, and two overnights. Head east to the magnificently restored city of Berlin for guided sightseeing, then on to the mountains and fortresses of the Erzgebirge range. Enter the Czech Republic and Bohemia to arrive in Prague for two nights and guided sightseeing. Next stop: Vienna for guided sightseeing that shows off the State Opera, Town Hall, and Parliament. South through the beautiful Styrian countryside to Klagenfurt. Skirt Lake Wörth and Villach and travel through the Karawanken Tunnel to Slovenia. Stop in picturesque Lake Bled with an overnight in Ljubljana. Follow the Adriatic shores past the port of Trieste, then cross into Italy to Venice for a canal boat ride to St. Mark’s and to marvel at this amazing “floating” city. Stop in Assisi to visit St. Francis’ Basilica, then on to the “Eternal City” of Rome with sightseeing that highlights the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In Renaissance Florence, a Local Guide shows you Piazza Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. Admire the Leaning Tower in Pisa and drive along the Italian and French Rivieras. On the way to Lyon, stop in Arles and Avignon, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. North through Burgundy to ancient Beaune before reaching Paris for guided sightseeing and your final two nights.

April 11 departure - Easter in Rome
Dec 16 departure - Christmas in Vienna

See much more than the main treasures on this magnificent vacation focusing on Central and Eastern Europe. Start in London, then cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach bound for Amsterdam for guided sightseeing, a canal cruise, and two overnights. Head east to the magnificently restored city of Berlin for guided sightseeing, then on to the mountains and fortresses of the Erzgebirge range. Enter the Czech Republic and Bohemia to arrive in Prague for two nights and guided sightseeing. Next stop: Vienna for guided sightseeing that shows off the State Opera, Town Hall, and Parliament. South through the beautiful Styrian countryside to Klagenfurt. Skirt Lake Wörth and Villach and travel through the Karawanken Tunnel to Slovenia. Stop in picturesque Lake Bled with an overnight in Ljubljana. Follow the Adriatic shores past the port of Trieste, then cross into Italy to Venice for a canal boat ride to St. Mark’s and to marvel at this amazing “floating” city. Stop in Assisi to visit St. Francis’ Basilica, then on to the “Eternal City” of Rome with sightseeing that highlights the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In Renaissance Florence, a Local Guide shows you Piazza Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. Admire the Leaning Tower in Pisa and drive along the Italian and French Rivieras. On the way to Lyon, stop in Arles and Avignon, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, then north through Burgundy to ancient Beaune before reaching Paris for guided sightseeing and two nights. Your vacation ends back in London with a final overnight and free time to explore on your own.

April 11 departure - Easter in Rome
Dec 16 departure - Christmas in Vienna

Surround yourself in the greens and blues of this exhilarating vacation! Discover the lush forests and countryside of Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea along the Croatian coast. Add to this the breathtaking natural wonders of Postojna Caves, Plitvice National Park, and the Neretva Gorge, as well as man-made splendors of the Ljubljana, Zadar, Split, and Dubrovnik historical city centers. See the rebuilt Mostar Bridge and Sarajevo, famous for its unique blend of cultures. Also visit Zagreb, Croatia’s capital, before returning to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s gateway to the Alps—a magnificent vacation!

This romantic vacation takes you from Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, through scenic Semmering Pass, Styria, and Carinthian lakes and resorts, and via the Alps to Ljubljana in Slovenia, where sightseeing features a visit to magnificent St. Nicholas Cathedral. Enter Croatia, where you will stay for a week, exploring the Dalmatian coast and Split, featuring an included visit to the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace. Travel through Bosnia-Herzegovina and arrive in Dubrovnik for a 3-night stay. Admire the impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades, the 15th-century Rector’s Palace, and an entire day at leisure before continuing to Plitvice National Park, famous for its lakes, waterfalls, and forests. In Zagreb, capital of Croatia, guided sightseeing features all the major sights. Leave Croatia and enter Hungary for two nights in Budapest, Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan city. Admire St. Mattias Coronation Church, take pictures from Fishermen’s Bastion, and celebrate the success of your vacation at an included farewell dinner.

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Whether you are on the hunt for historic architecture in Rome, a romantic ride on a gondola on the Canals in Venice or to explore the still relatively undiscovered jewel in the crown of Slovenia - Lake Bled - this short tour offers you all this and more. It takes you to the heart of Italy's gems, visits both rural and urban Croatia which is home to some of the most magnificent coastal scenery in Europe, Slovenia and ends with a Viennese whirl in Austria's capital. Did you know that the Pantheon is the world's oldest church? Come and learn more on our included walking tour of Rome, visit St Marks Square and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice use your free time to visit museums, galleries cafes and boutiques.

Spanning 6 countries, this tour truly has it all. From the architectural wonders of Vienna, the ancient Colosseum and Pisa’s leaning tower to the modern malls and boutiques of sun-drenched Barcelona. Use your free time to get lost in the alleyways of the Croatian city of Split and then dip your toes in the azure blue waters of the Dalmatian coast. Join the jet set on the French Riviera and if you like good food then make time for spicy peri-peri, fresh seafood, tapas and pizzas galore. Try Sangria, sherry, Rioja reds, fine French wines, Austrian beers and perhaps a sip of rich Slovenian plum brandy.

An orientation tour of Vienna is followed by free time for you to 'venture a little further' in this wonderful city of Strauss, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. Perhaps enjoy a music concert or visit some of the baroque palaces. Next we travel south to Slovenia, taking in the clear waters and crisp mountain air of Lake Bled. Discover the delights of Croatia’s Dalmatian coast with its blue-green sea and rich Roman heritage. Explore the historic city of Split, enjoy coffee on the banks of Venice’s canals and then prepare yourself for journey's end in mighty Rome.

From the City of Lights to the City of Music....soak up the wonderful summertime atmosphere along the boulevards of Paris and then enjoy the mountainous scenery as we travel to Interlaken. After time in Europe's adventure capital we leave the Swiss Alps behind us and continue south to the picturesque town of Annecy and the glitzy French Riviera. Next, experience the Italian gems of Pisa, Florence, Rome and Venice, before crossing into lesser known Croatia and the picture-perfect Dalmatian Coast. On to Slovenia, with it’s historic capital and a visit to stunning Lake Bled. Our journey ends in magical Vienna.

A fun tour to experience all that the wonderful Mediterranean summer has to offer. Discover 2,700 years of Roman history, the baroque palaces of Vienna’s waltzing city and the Diocletian’s palace in the ‘off the beaten track’ city of Split. Mix this with beaches along the palm-lined French Riviera, Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian coast and Barcelona, one of the liveliest cities in Europe. Try Spanish tapas in fashionable Madrid, pizzas in mighty Rome or take a chance in the casinos of Monte Carlo. Relax, soak up the history and enjoy… after all it’s summertime!.