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Festivals & Special Events

Festivals, which you can find the world over in a myriad of forms, aren't just fun -- they're a reflection of a culture. Some are centuries old celebrations, such as Il Palio, an elaborate horse race in Siena, Italy. Others are more recent in vintage, such as San Francisco's annual Gay Pride Parade. And of course, many are indeed great fun, such as Rio's Carnaval, New Orleans' Mardi Gras, and Spain's chaotic Tomato Festival, in which everyone pelts each other with juicy red fruit. Special events may include Christmas Markets in Germany or New England fall foliage tours. Whatever your favorite festival or event, a good tour will take you there.

Top Festivals & Special Events Experiences

Joining in the party at New Orleans’ Mardi Gras or Rio’s Carnaval; will it be catching beads or sampling the samba?

Floating over New Mexico’s high desert at Albuquerque’s hot air Balloon Fiesta

Braving the firecrackers and embracing the fervor at India’s Diwali, the Festival of Light

Downing a few liters of beer (and dancing on the tables) at Munich’s boisterous Oktoberfest

Getting splattered by fresh tomatoes and then plastering others with same at Spain’s one-of-a-kind La Tomatina

Running with the bulls (if you dare) at Pamplona’s notorious San Fermin fest

Grooving to the vibes at Montreal’s Jazz Festival

Taking in the spectacle of lion dances and marching bands at San Francisco’s colorful Chinese New Year celebration

Bathing in mud at South Korea’s Boryeong Mud Festival

Absorbing the local culture at Mexico’s Cinco de Mayo or Day of the Dead festivities

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2024-01-02
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German Christmas Markets
Buses and hotels were good.
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2024-01-02
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German Christmas Markets
It was a fair price. However I wish there’s a half price for children. (I brought my 6 years old).
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2023-12-29
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German Christmas Markets
On time for our day iterinary
James Arnold
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2023-12-28
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German Christmas Markets
Very excellent tour guides
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2023-12-28
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German Christmas Markets
Lovely stalls with many different offerings and at reasonable cost
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2023-12-28
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Christmas Markets of Austria Germany Switzerland
Just as beautifull markets and wonderful sights

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