Explore Italy’s evocative regions as you travel from Milan to Rome discovering regional delights and stunning scenery along the way. Cruise on Lake Como, stay in a dreamy Italian castle, explore the idyllic villages on the Cinque Terre, drink wine in Tuscany and of course stay on the stunning Amalfi Coast.
Stay in a delightful old wooden chalet style hotel in the beautiful Bernese Oberland. Includes train excursions to Luzern, Bern and to Lake Geneva. Note this is a non-escorted group stay.
Imagine a festive Christmas staying in a charming chalet style hotel in the enchanting Austrian Alps. Visit the fabulous Salzburg Christmas Markets, the Silent Night Chapel and the ornate Linderhof Palace. Indulge in a horse drawn carriage ride in the Austrian countryside.
Imagine staying deep in the heart of the German Black Forest over Christmas. Visit medieval towns and explore Christmas Markets on cobblestoned streets. Explore the Alsace wine road, visit the magnificent Hohenzollern Castle and see Gengenbach’s town hall illuminate with the world’s largest advent calendar.
Imagine waking up on Christmas Day with views across magnificent Lake Bled located deep in the Slovenian Alps. Explore the old city of Ljubljana, the snow fields of Kranjska Gora, shop at festive Christmas markets in cobblestoned squares, and stay in a 900 year old Italian Castle!
Imagine relaxing this Christmas in a charming chalet style hotel in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by snow covered peaks. Ride on the Gornergrat funicular to enjoy dramatic views across to the magnificent Matterhorn, discover the Christmas Markets of baroque Salzburg and Innsbruck, explore the stunning Austrian Lakes District and ride on the famous Glacier Express!
Imagine staying over Christmas in the heart of a Tyrolean village in Austria’s stunning, snow covered Stubai winter wonderland. Explore the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, savour the glorious Christmas Markets of Salzburg and Innsbruck, go deep underground in the fascinating Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, take a horse and carriage ride through the countryside and ride in a bobsled down an Olympic run.
Imagine a truly festive Christmas in the heart of medieval Cesky Krumlov, staying in a beautifully restored 500 year old hotel. Enjoy the romantic Christmas Markets of Rothenburg, Nürnberg, Prague and Vienna, plus explore the exquisite Schönbrunn Palace.
Imagine a festive Christmas in an ancient village nestled in the foot of the Bavarian Alps. Visit traditional Christmas Markets, take the Tegelberg Cable Car high up in the mountains, relax on a horse drawn carriage ride and explore King Ludwig’s extravagant castles.
Imagine waking up this Christmas in a 13th century coaching inn, deep in the valley of the enchanting snow covered Austrian Alps. Shop at festive Christmas Markets, visit the chic ski resort town of Kitzbuhel, explore stunning Melk Monastery by the Danube and enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride on Christmas Day.
Imagine celebrating this Christmas in a glorious 900 year old Italian Castle set in the charming foothills of the Italian Dolomites. Add visits to the picturesque Austrian Lakes District, the Christmas Markets of Salzburg and Innsbruck, the chic ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo and the romantic city of Venice.
Stay in a delightful old wooden chalet style hotel in the beautiful Bernese Oberland. Includes train excursions to Luzern, Bern and to Lake Geneva. Note this is a non-escorted group stay.
Wander down cobbled stone streets in stunning villages, explore Ludwig’s fairytale castles, taste wine on the ‘route Alsace du Vin’, take in the spectacular mountain views from Hitler’s Eagles Nest and the undulating ‘Sound of Music’ hills near beautiful, baroque Salzburg… ahhhh!
Imagine celebrating New Year's Eve in a glorious Italian Castle set in the charming foothills of the Italian Dolomites. Now add Innsbruck, Cortina d’Ampezzo, romantic Venice plus elegant, stylish Milan.
Such emotion… The passion of the flamenco, the click of heels and clack of castanets, the seductive gardens of Granada’s Alhambra, the heart stopping chasm at Ronda, your private cruise on the Alto Douro and waking up in a Pousada in Lisbon… Magnifico!
Imagine celebrating this Christmas in the famous Bavarian village of Oberammergau. Savour traditional Christmas meals, soaking up the atmosphere of festive Christmas Markets in Salzburg and Innsbruck, ride high in a cable car to the summit of the Zugspitze and visit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle.
Come join us in our wonderful palace, to experience a New Year like no other. Take a horse and carriage ride through the countryside and enjoy the thrill of the historic Berchtesgaden Salt Mines. To top it all off enjoy dinner on New Year’s Eve in the grand Marble Hall of Schloss Leopoldskron.
Visiting the ancient cities and delightful Christmas Markets of Rothenburg, Nurnberg, Prague, Vienna and wonderful, medieval Cesky Krumlov before escaping to the snow clad mountains of the Austrian Tyrol where you enjoy a festive Christmas over 5 nights in magical Kirchberg.
Imagine exploring Europe’s greatest and most nostalgic Christmas Markets stirring in anticipation of the festivities ahead. Enjoy visits to Neuschwanstein Castle and the extravagant Linderhof Palace, take in the views from the summit of the massive Zugspitze and savour the warm, local hospitality.
Explore the ancient villages and towns of Puglia and Matera before crossing to the glorious island of Sicily. Sleep in the ancient sassi of Matera and the delightful Trulli cottages of Alberobello. Stand on the highest active volcano in Europe, feast in mafia country and cruise to San Vito Lo Capo… ‘va bene’!
Explore the Adriatic region before escaping to the ‘lavender island’ of Hvar. Sip wine in Jelsa, discover lovingly rebuilt Mostar and historic Sarajevo, dine on oysters in Mali Ston, take the cable car up to Mount Srd and soak up the panoramic views of Dubrovnik!
Imagine a truly festive Christmas staying 7 nights in the famous White Horse Inn on the shores of glorious Lake Wolfgangsee. Dine in style in the panoramic restaurant, experience the fabulous Salzburg Christmas Markets, explore the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines and take a cable car to the top of the Katrin Mountain.
Imagine celebrating Christmas in a 5 star spa hotel in the stunning Swiss Alpine village of Grindelwald. Shop at Christmas Markets, explore the gorgeous Swiss Riviera town of Montreux, visit Château de Chillon, the amazing hilltop town of Gruyères and enjoy an exhilarating Alpine ride on the Golden Pass train and the incredible funicular train up to the Jungfraujoch.
Experience stylish Milan, the romance of Venice, stay in the medieval Tuscan town of Lucca and visit renaissance Florence.
We take the time to do Britain justice… from Stonehenge to the ‘bravehearts’ of Scotland and Tintern’s romantic Abbey. Discover the Kingmakers of Warwick and Australia’s own heritage in Captain Cook’s Whitby and stay overnight in magnificent Leeds Castle!
Discover the breathtaking scenery of the French and Swiss Alps from the remarkable Aiguille du Midi, to the meadows of the Bernese Oberland, see Zermatt and the mighty Matterhorn, ride across the breathtaking Alps on the Glacier Express and explore delightful Lake Garda.
Ireland in depth… a unique itinerary, with longer stops packed with wonderful sightseeing, from Temple Bar in Dublin, Killarney and the Wild Atlantic Way, to the Aran Islands, ancient megalithic tombs and the Titanic Experience in Belfast, plus the fascinating story of the mass emigration and deportation of the Irish to Australia.
Discover the delightful ports and villages that litter Lake Maggiore and Lake Garda, explore the palaces of Genoa, seductive Portofino and the famous Cinque Terre. Visit the fantastic Ferrari museum, dine at a Tuscan Osteria and stay in a Venetian Villa.
Five of France’s seductive regions… the graceful châteaux of the Loire Valley, the glorious Dordogne, the land of the Cathars in the Languedoc Roussillon, to ancient Provence and the stunning Côte d’Azur. Wonderful experiences…the Canal du Midi, the incredible caves of Gouffre de Padirac and afternoon tea in Rothschild’s luxuriant Villa Ephrussi.
From the rich, rolling vineyards of the Rioja region, follow Spain’s Costa Verde to elegant San Sebastian. Explore the mighty French Pyrenees and stay in the walled city of Carcassonne. Ride high in mountain cable cars, cruise down the Canal du Midi and sip wine and dine as the lucky locals do!
Imagine… spending four nights in the heart of the chic ski resort of Megève surrounded by the beautiful French Alps. Now add Christmas shopping in the boutiques and Christmas markets of Paris, Milan, Lyon and more. Visit Beaune in Burgundy, lakeside Annecy and Chamonix in the incredible Mont Blanc mountain range. Relax in the exclusive resort of Courchevel 1850 in Les Trois Vallées and ride on a glacier train up to Montenvers to enjoy the view down on to the ‘Sea of Ice’.
Imagine shopping in the Christmas Markets of Europe’s greatest cities. Stay in vibrant Berlin, ancient Dresden, medieval Prague and amazing Nürnberg. See the Brandenburg Gate, enjoy visits to Potsdam’s Palaces, the ‘Bridge of Spies’, Dresden’s Royal Palace with its extravagant New Green Vault and Hradcany Castle. Explore Bamberg and delightful Rothenburg and stand on the ramparts of Königstein Fortress in the magnificent Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Imagine… celebrating Christmas in a classic chalet style hotel with astounding views over the beautiful French Alps and the mighty Mont Blanc massif. Now add Christmas shopping in the boutiques of Paris and Christmas Markets of lakeside Annecy, Chamonix, and chic Megève. Visit the ‘City of Peace’ Geneva, travel by cable car up to the roof of Europe, take a train to the ‘Sea of Ice’, enjoy a snow shoe walk and a romantic horse drawn carriage ride.
Imagine… relaxing in a charming hotel in beautiful Zermatt, in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by dozens of 4,000 metre high mountains, including the mighty Matterhorn. Discover Mozart’s baroque Salzburg and Innsbruck, explore the stunning Austrian Lakes District and Klosters, enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride through a winter wonderland to a mountain hut, and ride on the famous Glacier Express!
See Berlin’s Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdam’s Palaces and ‘Bridge of Spies’, Prague’s medieval Hradcany Castle and WWII Colditz. Stand on the Bastei Bridge and giant Königstein’s ramparts. Relax in the magnificent Saxon Switzerland National Park, float on a punt through Spreewald’s marshes, cruise along the River Elbe to Dresden’s Royal Palace and glide down the Vltava in Cesky Krumlov, and more!
Explore the ‘alternative’ Italy, the eastern side of the Apennines Mountains, with its glorious towns and unspoiled villages. See the extraordinary mosaics of Ravenna and take a cable car up to the Republic of San Marino. Wake up in a 16th century palace in the unspoiled Le Marche region, cross the incredible Gran Sasso plateau and relax in the sumptuous gardens of Villa d’Este in Tivoli!
Come join us on the Western Front at Villers-Bretonneux as we commemorate the sacrifice and valour of a generation who long ago fought and died so far from home.
Experience the ultimate Christmas Adventure! How does spending Christmas in charming Swiss Alpine hotel in fabulous Klosters sound? Now add 2 and 3 night stays amidst the soaring French peaks of Chamonix, Montreux beside Lake Geneva, stunning Grindelwald, in the Bernese Oberland, and a gorgeous spa hotel perched high up the mountains near Zermatt. Enjoy a train ride to the ‘Sea of Ice’ and on the famous Glacier Express train, a visit to Ludwig’s Fairytale Castle in Bavaria, charming villages and towns, 8 famous Christmas markets, fabulous food, first-class hotels, festivities fun and even a horse drawn carriage ride…. What an adventure!
Imagine… New Year enjoyed in vibrant Barcelona followed by a Christmas ‘Fiesta of the Three Kings’ in Seville, the passion of the flamenco, the click of heels and clack of castanets… such emotion! Visit classic destinations - wander through the Granada’s exquisite Alhambra Palace complex, and explore Cordoba’s extraordinary Mosque–Cathedral. Now add an Andalusian ‘Christmas lunch’ in Ronda, lunch in the snow-covered Sierra Nevada and a farewell dinner in Madrid in ‘the world’s oldest restaurant’. What fun!
Visit and see the classic Scandinavian sights such as Bergen, the Flam Railway and Geiranger. Now add unique highlights such as iconic Pulpit Rock, lovely Stavanger, the incredible Atlantic Road, and the glorious Lofoten Islands. Sleep in historic ‘Rorbuer’ fisherman’s cabins over the Reine Fjord, visit an enormous Viking Longhouse, follow the Troll's Road and take a power boat out to see Jules Verne's 'Maelstrom'. This is the real Norway!
Two islands, so different, so intriguing. One Italian, one French, both fiercely independent. Visit 3,500 year old huge stone ‘Nuraghe’ Tower villages, cruise to the beautiful Neptune’s Caves, enjoy stunning cliff top coastal drives, take 4WDs deep into rugged ravines for a shepherd’s picnic lunch. Visit colourful Bosa, ‘bandit’ Orgosolo, Catalan Alghero, the exquisite Costa Smeralda, the staggering cliff top town of Bonifacio, Napoleon’s Ajaccio and...best of all…3 nights in remarkable Su Gologone.
Amble down Innsbruck’s cobblestoned streets, visit the beautiful 800 year old town of Hall, explore Ludwig’s fairytale castle, take in the spectacular Tyrol mountain views, visit ancient Füssen, the glorious Church in the Meadows and experience the extraordinary Oberammergau Passion Play!
Stay in beautiful, baroque Salzburg, visit lakeside Hallstatt and St Wolfgang in the undulating ‘Sound of Music’ hills and see Innsbruck’s Golden Roof. Drive over the Fern Pass into Bavaria, visit Ludwig’s fairytale castle, the glorious Church in the Meadows, ancient Füssen, stunning Garmisch and experience the extraordinary Oberammergau Passion Play!
Discover Milan, delightful Orta San Giulio, gorgeous Lake Garda and dine in an authentic Italian Osteria. Relax in romantic Verona and Innsbruck, visit Ludwig’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, the glorious ‘Church in the Meadows’ and experience not one but two extraordinary Passion Plays – Oberammergau and La Passione in Sordevolo!
Wander down cobblestoned streets in stunning villages, explore Ludwig’s fairytale castles, taste wine on the ‘route Alsace du Vin’, take in the spectacular mountain views from Hitler’s Eagles Nest and the undulating ‘Sound of Music’ hills near beautiful, baroque Salzburg. As a finále experience the extraordinary Oberammergau Passion Play!
Discover the breathtaking scenery of the French and Swiss Alps from the remarkable Aiguille du Midi, to the meadows of the Bernese Oberland, see Zermatt and the mighty Matterhorn and ride across the breathtaking Alps on the Glacier Express. Explore delightful Lake Garda, Innsbruck, and Bavaria’s ‘fairytale’ castles. Experience the extraordinary Oberammergau Passion Play!
See Berlin’s Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdam’s Palaces and ‘Bridge of Spies’, Prague’s medieval Hradcany Castle and WWII Colditz. Stand on the Bastei Bridge and giant Königstein’s ramparts. Relax in the magnificent Saxon Switzerland National Park and Spreewald’s forest canals. Cruise along the River Elbe to Dresden’s Royal Palace. Explore Cesky Krumlov, beautiful, baroque Salzburg, Innsbruck and the Austrian Tyrol. Visit Ludwig’s Bavarian fairytale castle, the glorious ‘Church in the Meadows’ and experience the extraordinary Oberammergau Passion Play!
Discover the delightful ports and villages that litter Lake Maggiore and Lake Garda, explore Genoa, seductive Portofino and the famous Cinque Terre. Visit the fantastic Ferrari museum, dine at a Tuscan Osteria and stay in a Venetian Villa. Explore beautiful, baroque Salzburg, Innsbruck and the Austrian Tyrol, visit Ludwig’s Bavarian fairytale castle, the glorious ‘Church in the Meadows’, ancient Füssen and experience the extraordinary Oberammergau Passion Play!
Join us in the Arctic Circle, Lapland, and meet the Sami people, drive a reindeer sled, enjoy huskie rides, snow shoeing and at night time drive your snowmobile on a safari to dine in a cabin in the forest wilderness. Jump on an ice breaker ship and do a ‘dry suit’ swim in the frozen Baltic Sea. Stay in Santa’s cottages, Kemi’s extraordinary Glass Villas and an amazing Ice Hotel. Visit an Ice castle, dine in an Ice restaurant and gaze in awe at the Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights - dancing a slow ballet above you…. what an adventure!
Imagine celebrating New Year in the Bavarian Alps, in a village nestled at the foot of the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Take the Tegelberg Cable Car up the mountain, relax on a horse drawn carriage ride, visit beautiful Wieskirche – the Church in the Meadows, and explore King Ludwig’s extravagant castles.
Ride on panoramic trains and funiculars up massive mountains, across ravines and snow laden valleys. Visit historic Bern and lakeside Thun, the ski resorts of Grindelwald, Mürren, Wengen and delightful Lauterbrunnen. Take stunning cable car rides over the Männlichen ridge and up the extraordinary Schilthorn mountain peak for a ‘007 James Bond’ lunch. Fly down a mountain on a zip line, experience a suspended cliff clinging walk, try snowshoeing, ice curling and watch the New Year’s Day fireworks explode and echo through the mighty,snowy peaks.
