12 Ways to See Europe This Fall
If you're looking forward to once again exploring all that the world of travel has to offer, know that you're not alone. We can't wait to welcome our guests back on tour, and hope that the below trips to Europe help to spark your sense of adventure.
Whether you're dreaming of cruising the canals of Burgundy surrounded by bursting fall foliage, exploring the Greek isles in comfort (and after the crowds have left for the season), or laying eyes on the snowcapped Austrian Alps, begin your travel planning with the below tours today!
17 days
Across Spain and Portugal
With Paradores & Pousadas
Post-Tour Extension: Barcelona – On Your Own
Fortified cities and tiny fishing villages, rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks, iconic shrines to both religion and fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits on this singular small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona.
From
$5,374
14 days
Alpine Splendor: Switzerland and Austria
Post-Tour Extension: Vienna – On Your Own
The towering peaks of the Alps serve as the stunning backdrop for our Swiss and Austrian exploration. As our small group discovers mountain villages and European cities, rides the famed Glacier Express, cruises on glassine lakes, and ascends snowcapped summits, borders disappear and the region’s history – and beauty – enchant one and all.
From
$6,292
14 days
Ancient Greece, with Santorini and Crete
2024
Unearth the grandeur of the ancient world on this singular journey combining premier archaeological sites with the beauty and lore of the Aegean and her isles. As the ancient world comes alive in Athens and the Peloponnese, Crete and Santorini, we celebrate the glory that was Greece – and still is today.
From
$6,092
12 days
Burgundy Barging
With Lyon and Paris
Post-Tour Extension: Paris – On Your Own
Once reserved only for royalty, the scenic canals of France now welcome travelers seeking intimate encounters with rural life. Aboard a privately chartered barge, we savor fine French food and wine, and new friends as we leisurely ply the waterways of the Rhone-Rhine and Burgundy canals. Combined with stays in Lyon and Paris, this tour embraces the good life, French style.
From
$6,297
13 days
Enchanting Ireland
A Tour of the Emerald Isle
Post-Tour Extension: Northern Ireland
It’s a beautiful, magical land, where the gentle green landscape dazzles and the people delight; where warmth and hospitality are national traits and poets are national heroes. From Dublin to Galway, Killarney to Kilkenny, this full yet well-paced tour showcases Ireland’s many charms – both old and new – to our small band of travelers.
From
$5,692
11 days
Exploring Iceland
Post-Tour Extension: Reykjavik – On Your Own
It’s a surprising, even astonishing land; one of massive glaciers and rumbling volcanoes, bubbling mud holes and powerful waterfalls; hugely abundant bird life and just 340,000 people; and where the sun never sets for six splendid weeks. It’s also perfect for exploring in a small group, as we discover traveling the breadth of the country and getting an up-close view of this natural “wonderland.”
From
$5,492
16 days
Norwegian Splendor
With Copenhagen
Post-Tour Extension: Stockholm – On Your Own
As the Midnight Sun turns night into day, Scandinavia shines. It’s the perfect time to visit, with the majestic countryside at its loveliest and the cities at their liveliest. From the cosmopolitan capitals of Copenhagen and Oslo to Norway’s magnificent fjord country, our small group encounters Scandinavia at its best, both on and off the beaten path.
From
$6,694
15 days
Paradores & Pousadas
Historic Lodgings of Spain & Portugal
Post-Tour Extension: Barcelona – On Your Own
You’re invited on a distinctive small group journey through the Iberian Peninsula to the intimate lodgings of Spain’s paradores and Portugal’s pousadas: medieval monasteries, historic fortresses, and stately palaces, each reflecting the spirit of its region. We feel the spell of Iberia’s rich Roman and Moorish past – and the pull of its vibrant contemporary life.
From
$4,474
15 days
Pearls of Dalmatia
With Dubrovnik & the Island of Hvar
Post-Tour Extension: Montenegro
Independent, democratic Croatia welcomes visitors eager to absorb its remarkable history and culture – and its beautiful and unspoiled Dalmatian coastline. As our small group travels from historic Zagreb and beautiful Lake Bled to the Habsburg resort of Opatija, the island of Hvar, and beloved Dubrovnik, we see why this cherished region lays such a claim on the hearts of all who visit.
From
$5,184
Limited availability in 2024 16 days
Portrait of Italy: From the Amalfi Coast to Venice
2024
Post-Tour Extension: Venice – On Your Own
From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome, through the gentle Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to timeless Venice, this wide-ranging tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and beautiful natural scenery. You’ll especially appreciate the small size of your group as you stay in unique accommodations in the Tuscan countryside and in a medieval village.
From
$4,674
15 days
Provincial French Countryside
Post-Tour Extension: Paris – On Your Own
Experience the beauty, allure, and hospitality of provincial France, at an easy pace and in a unique style. Anchored by stays in vibrant Toulouse and enchanting Paris, the journey features diverse Languedoc, the remote Dordogne, the lovely Loire Valley, and historic Normandy as we stay in charming rural inns and small country hotels. It’s a small group tour de force!
From
$5,497
