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An Andalusian story
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An Andalusian story

By Europamundo Vacations
none
4.6/5 Excellent
66 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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Córdoba, Granada, Madrid, Seville

Highlights

  • Visit to Cordoba, Windmills in Consuegra
  • Opportunity to Boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Night transfer to the historic city centre
  • Visit Costa del Sol and the Andalusian village of Ronda
  • Explore Granada
  • Scenic visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River
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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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Sicily In Depth
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Sicily In Depth

By Odysseys Unlimited
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5/5 Excellent
50 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Agrigento, Mount Etna, Palermo, Sicily, Temple of Zeus

Highlights

  • Palermo’s Arab-Norman UNESCO sites
  • Street food experience in Palermo
  • Stunning Monreale Cathedral (UNESCO site)
  • Medieval walled town of Erice
  • Trapani Nature Reserve and salt pans
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"We just finished our Tanzanian Adventure tour to Tanzania and Zanzibar. It was a dream come true trip! On safari, our guide Augustine, was stellar, and our driver, Meshak was wonderful! The lodges on safari were wonderful, food excellent. The Breezes resort on Zanzibar was lovely and the Indian Ocean is sooooo warm! Thank you, Odyssey, for delivering on all counts!"

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Baltic Capitals
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Baltic Capitals

By Europamundo Vacations
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4.6/5 Excellent
66 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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Helsinki, Riga, Stockholm, Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw

Highlights

  • Explore Stockholm sightseeing, make a panoramic tour of this very beautiful capital city built
  • Experience Finland by sailing along Aland Islands, contemplating hundreds of islands covered by forests
  • Stage by the sea with beautiful landscapes on the way out of Helsinki
  • City tour of Tallinn
  • Beautiful extensive landscapes covered with woods and small towns on the way, Turaida castle
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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys

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European Journey
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European Journey

By Europamundo Vacations
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4.6/5 Excellent
66 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Amsterdam, Antwerp, Berlin, Berlin Wall, Dresden, London, Prague

Highlights

  • Visit Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum.
  • Enjoy the boat tour on the Vltava River.
  • Visit the historic centre, Museum Island, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gates and city’s magnificent parks.
  • Visit Amsterdam.

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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France, Spain and Portugal
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France, Spain and Portugal

By Europamundo Vacations
none
4.6/5 Excellent
66 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Barcelona, Cite de Carcassonne, Granada, Lisbon, Malaga, Marbella, Paris, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

  • Explore Carcassonne.
  • Explore Montserrat Monastery.
  • Visit Andorra.
  • Visit Las Ramblas district.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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From East to West
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From East to West

By Europamundo Vacations
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4.6/5 Excellent
66 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Amsterdam, Bavaria, Bratislava, Bruges, Brussels, Budapest, Eiffel Tower, Frankfurt, Louvre Museum, Palace of Versailles, Paris, Prague, Rudesheim, Vienna

Highlights

  • Visit Bavarian city on the banks of the Maine River.
  • Enjoy Boating on the IJsselmeer lake.
  • Visit Bruges, the marvellous Flemish city known as the northern little Venice.
  • Visit Disneyland, Versailles and other places of interest.

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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Highlights of Britain
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Highlights of Britain

By Back-Roads Touring
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4.8/5 Excellent
25 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Lake District, York

Highlights

  • Delve into Welsh cuisine with a cookery demonstration and lunch at the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre
  • Indulge your sweet tooth and become a dessert connoisseur at the world famous “Pudding Club”
  • Explore the scenic back roads of some of Britain’s most spectacular regions, including the Cotswolds, Snowdonia National Park, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I would steer clear of Backroads until Covid is over. We were on the Costa Rica tour when a fellow traveler tested positive. The guides refused to require that all travelers and staff wear masks or be tested. They kept repeating that they were following CDC guidelines, but this was not the case. CDC guidelines state that after an exposure, one should wear a tight fitting mask for 10 days when interacting with anyone and should be tested starting 5 days after exposure. Our group of six was appalled by their policy and left the tour returning to the US. Also be aware that their biking equipment was very substandard. We were riding in the rain with bikes that were difficult to stop on steep slopes, as they were not equipped with disc brakes. They also were not equipped with mirrors or lights. The front derailleurs were also very poorly adjusted as most of the riders threw their chains during the ride. Meals and the hotel were very good. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html Two calls to Backroads have not been returned."

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8-Day Best of Turkey Tour
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8-Day Best of Turkey Tour

By Tours4Fun
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4.6/5 Excellent
57 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Istanbul

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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"Hello , first there is no airport transfer at all as they mentioned in the trip program , no one waited us at the airport as they mentioned that we should provide them with the flight schedule but unfortunately they neglected this service for arrivals and for departures as well , the level of the hotel in Lyon is under expected maybe 2 stars , the hotels are somewhat away from the city center which makes the transportation for the clients cost more and waste of time , the guide was very quick in her steps without even looking at the families and children and not being able to follow her . Rather , she was even quick to finish the designated program , such as presenting a program that was supposed to be for tomorrow and presenting it without justification , making one day crowded with her program and the second day on the contrary i.e there may be only one visit as it happened in changing visiting Eifel tower although it was late afternoon and the line was so crowded that took around 2 hours waited in line in order to gets tickets for the whole group while it was supposed to be on the 2nd day with scène river cruise , the stoppage in some cities as Geneva needs more than only 2 hours time while stoppage in between the cities in the rural area needs less than that time gave it to us .no flexibility in changing the program after booking even for a more advanced and valued trips ( changing not cancelling ) , it must be a meeting prepared for the group in a lobby of the hotel the night before or even if 1 hour before getting into the buses as a type of acquaintance and introduction between the members of the group ."

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Irish Elegance

We were pleased with the pace and timing allotted to our daily stops and destinations, and the variety of activities included (carriage ride, ferry crossing, morni...

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Irish Elegance A superb tour…beautifully crafted to see all the highlights and experience will not disappoint! Simon our tour director was brilliant, funny, incredib...

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Irish Elegance

The stay at Ashford Castle is lovely. However, we would have preferred an earlier arrival there to enjoy some of the other castle offerings. The travel itinerary cov...

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Irish Elegance

Touring with a well informed “brilliant” countryman and incredibly talented driver are a must if you want to see, learn and experience Ireland! I’d definitely do som...

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It is a good sample of Ireland and gives you a cross-reference of the Irish people and the landscape. The tour stops at very interesting locations and is well worth ...

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  • Do your research and ask questions. Homestays can be a wonderful insight into local life, but occasionally hotels are falsely advertised as "home stays".
  • Be a courteous guest. Tidy up after yourself, and look out for house rules, such as taking your shoes off before entering. Your host should enjoy having you as much as you enjoy staying there!
  • Stretch beyond your comfort zone! You may encounter squat toilets, cold showers and strange new foods, but it's all part of the experience. And who knows, you may find you have a taste for boiled frog or fried crickets.
  • Spend time with your hosts. A homestay is more than simply renting a room - it is a chance to get involved with a family's way of life. And don't forget that the reason many people agree to host is to learn about your culture, too.

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