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European Memories
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European Memories

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

Visits

Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Berlin Wall, Dresden, Innsbruck, London, Lucerne, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris, Pisa, Prague, Rome, Rouen, St. Peter's Basilica, Zurich

Highlights

  • Visit Holocaust Me­morial and the Berlin Wall Museum.
  • Explore Prague the capital of Baroque jewel of Europe.
  • Visit the Las Ventas bullring.
  • Visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace.
  • Explore Barcelona, an impressive city right on the Mediterranean Sea.

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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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

Visits

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

What travelers are saying

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

Visits

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.

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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European Delight
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European Delight

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

Visits

Amsterdam, Apennine Mountains, Bratislava, Bruges, Brussels, Budapest, Colosseum, Florence, Frankfurt, Innsbruck, Paris, Prague, Rome, Salzburg, St. Peter's Basilica, Venice, Vienna

Highlights

  • Enjoy View from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Admire the technique of crafting Murano Glass.
  • Travel along a very pretty scenic road between the mountains to Kitzbühel.
  • Take a cruise to see four castles, disembarking in Gmunden.

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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Legendary Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Mainz), MS Crucevita
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Legendary Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Mainz), MS Crucevita

By Crucemundo
none
5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • 3 countries visited
  • no need to pack/unpack on every stop
  • stops in the hearts of the cities

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I recommend this tour to everyone without exception. I am an experienced traveler, made sea cruises on huge liners, as well as river cruises around the world. A cruise along the Danube stands out from the crowd with the extraordinary beauty of landscapes, tranquility and grandeur. Days spent on board were filled with care and comfort. Food and service were excellent! All dietary requirements are met, lactose free food is provided upon request - very important for my family. The weak point of the cruise is the limited time in some ports - would be great to spend at least 5-6h. The ship itself is clean and comfortable, the cabin is being cleaned 2 times a day - morning and evening. What I personally liked is the possibility to join city tours as it was our first time on the Danube and we wanted to learn as much as we could. It is better to choose tours you'd like to join before the cruise - to secure a place within a group. It was a wonderful experience for my family. You are sure to enjoy this route for your vacation."

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Cruise France by River Barge in Burgundy
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Cruise France by River Barge in Burgundy

By Adventure Women
none
5/5 Excellent
5 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Burgundy, Lyon

Highlights

  • 7 day/6 night barge trip in France in Southern Burgundy, on the Canal du Centre and River Saône, from St. Leger to Lyon, France.
  • Stay in comfortable accommodations on board our elegant, privately chartered hotel-barge, exploring the “soul” of this region from our “floating country inn.”
  • Enjoy Bike, walk, motor and walking excursions into famous cities and towns of the region (St. Leger, Chagny, Chalon Sur Saône, Tournus, Mâcon, Lyon) full of gardens, renowned art and architecture, and famous vineyards (Messanges, Santenay, Remigny).
  • Feast on superb gourmet regional French cuisine, exquisite 4-course dinners, superb wines and French wine tastings, and experience caring service.
  • Celebrate a French "Toast" with several wine tastings at famous vineyards during the cruise.
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Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Women Only

What travelers are saying

"I always wanted to meet orangutans in the wild. Going with AW to Indonesia was the way to do it. We had great local guides, delicious food, and magical experiences. Everything was taken care of. The diverse group of women made the time even more enriching. I started as a solo traveler, but within a day I had 14 new friends. I can totally see traveling with AW again."

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Classic Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel), MS Crucebelle
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Classic Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel), MS Crucebelle

By Crucemundo
none
5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • 4 countries visited
  • no need to pack/unpack on every stop
  • stops in the hearts of the cities

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I recommend this tour to everyone without exception. I am an experienced traveler, made sea cruises on huge liners, as well as river cruises around the world. A cruise along the Danube stands out from the crowd with the extraordinary beauty of landscapes, tranquility and grandeur. Days spent on board were filled with care and comfort. Food and service were excellent! All dietary requirements are met, lactose free food is provided upon request - very important for my family. The weak point of the cruise is the limited time in some ports - would be great to spend at least 5-6h. The ship itself is clean and comfortable, the cabin is being cleaned 2 times a day - morning and evening. What I personally liked is the possibility to join city tours as it was our first time on the Danube and we wanted to learn as much as we could. It is better to choose tours you'd like to join before the cruise - to secure a place within a group. It was a wonderful experience for my family. You are sure to enjoy this route for your vacation."

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Escape to Provence
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Escape to Provence

By Shearings Holidays
none
5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Lyon

Highlights

  • Admire picturesque Provence
  • Discover ancient Avignon
  • Take in the wild Camargue

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Just returned from Miramar hotel in Bellaria great holiday , lovely Room but are at the back of hotel ,so if you want to see the great view of the Adriatic you need to upgrade before you go as there is no chance of this when you are there ,hotel was full ,food was good lots of choices but on one cake or fruit for sweets most hotels we have been in Italy they have ice-cream for deserts ��, they give you beach towels which we used and went on the great beach opposite hotel 15 euros for two beds and brolly �� we had a great time"

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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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