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, stroll the romantic canals of Venice and explore the idyllic villages of the Cinque Terre. Indulge in local Tuscan delights, walk beautifully preserved medieval towns and of course stay on the Amalfi Coast.
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 chalet, 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.
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 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 charm and beauty of Spain and Portugal will leave you wanting more. From the seductive gardens of Granada’s Alhambra Palace, the heart stopping chasm at Ronda, your private cruise on the Alto Douro then waking up in a renovated 16th century citadel in a delightful Portuguese fishing village… just Magnifico!
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’!
Journey along the azure coastline of Croatia’s Dalmatia before exploring the history of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Escape to the ‘lavender island’ of Hvar, sip wine in Jelsa and discover the ovingly rebuilt city of Mostar and historic Sarajevo. Cruise the waters of the Adriatic, dine on oysters in Mali Ston, take the cable car up to Mount Srd and soak up the panoramic views of Dubrovnik!
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 learn of Australia’s own heritage in Captain Cook’s Whitby. Soak up the history of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon and indulge in traditional British fare. As a finale, be treated like royalty with an overnight stay 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, towns and villages that litter the Italian Lakes and Tuscany regions. Enjoy time soaking up the atmosphere of Italy’s famous lakes, explore the historic naval city of Genoa and cruise the coastline to seductive Portofino and idyllic Cinque Terre. Visit the fantastic Ferrari museum, dine in a Tuscan Osteria and stay in an elegant Venetian Villa.
Discover 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 extraordinary Carrières de Lumières, 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 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.
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!
Experience the ultimate Christmas Adventure! How does spending Christmas in a 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, 5 famous Christmas markets, fabulous food, first-class hotels, festivities fun and even a horse drawn carriage ride…. What an adventure!
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. 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 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!
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, snowshoeing 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.
From medieval towns to quaint cobblestoned villages, delve deeper to discover the hidden treasures of Belgium and Holland. Cruise down canals, walk through fields of tulips, relax in beautiful town squares amongst ornate gabled merchant houses and explore fishing villages and windmills. And in May, tulips bloom at the colourful Keukenhof Flower Festival!
Explore the spectacular castles, steep hill clinging vineyards and delightful riverside towns of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Stay in Germany’s ancient towns of Trier and inspiring Cologne. Visit Luxembourg, Koblenz and Aachen, cruise down the Rhine, relax in Rüdesheim, dine on vine covered terraces and stand on a massive ‘treehouse platform’ with sweeping views down over the River Saar. And in July… We have special departures that include a superb André Rieu concert in Maastricht.
A hidden land with ancient Etruscan cities and frescoed tombs, spectacular perched medieval towns, catacomb labyrinths, water cascades, a colossal man-made waterfall, and a park full of giants and monsters. Sip Prosecco in 1300-year-old Abbey ruins, dine in amazing locations, explore the undulating Tuscan Hills of the Val d’Orcia which so inspired the Renaissance painters. So different – so absolutely delightful!
Christmas Markets are just wonderful, Switzerland's mighty snow covered mountains are sensational, and who doesn't just love those Bavarian 'fairytale' castles? Introducing our sensational new Christmas Markets tour which includes the lot! Glide across the Alps on the world famous Glacier Express, enjoy mountain funicular rides and stay in chic ski resorts such as Klosters and Zermatt. Highlight will be your cable car ride up the Schilthorn for a unique James Bond lunch. But then there's also those glorious festive Christmas Markets of Innsbruck, Montreux, Berne and more! What a classic Christmas Markets tour!
Imagine… celebrating Christmas over 4 nights deep within Switzerland's massive mountain, in a wonderful Swiss Spa resort, nestled in the heart of the majestic Alps. Spend 3 days exploring Bavaria's Fairytale Castles and Christmas Markets, see the majestic Matterhorn views and explore Montreux's romantic Chateau Chillon. Relax in panoramic carriages on the Glacier Express, passing frozen waterfalls and lakes. Christmas Eve take the cable car up Mt Gemmi for 'lunch with the views' and relax on Christmas Day floating in a steaming, outside thermal pool under the twinkling stars, surrounded by huge, jagged peaks. What an unbelievable Christmas experience!
At Christmas, relax over 5 nights in the beautiful 'Passion Play' village of Oberammergau and spend your days visiting romantic 'fairytale' castles, Bavarian villages, and Christmas markets, and a trip to the top of Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze. See Zurich's massive Christmas tree with 40,000 Swarovski crystals. Relax on the famous Glacier Express as it cuts through Switzerland's mightiest peaks and explore Luzern, Montreux on Lake Geneva and Innsbruck. Stay 2 nights in chic ski resort of Klosters and relax over 3 relaxing nights in a spa resort perched high in the snow clad Alps, surrounded by massive, jagged peaks. Visit Zermatt and ride high on a train to the top of Gornergrat mountain for staggering Matterhorn views. What fun!
