Portugal & The Douro River Valley

Danube River Vacation Package Details

Travel down the brilliant blue Danube, experiencing the nature, history, and culture of riverside settlements in Germany, Austria, and Slovakia. Fall in love with intimate villages, sophisticated cities, and the sprawling countryside found on the banks of Europe's second-longest river.

Your tour begins and ends in Munich, well known for its German cuisine, beer specialties, and the original Oktoberfest. It also has a vibrant art scene and beautifully preserved architecture.

From there, travel to Salzburg for a city tour of this stunning ancient capital. First settled during the Neolithic Age, it has been home to Celts, Romans, and the singing von Trapp family in the many centuries since. Learn the real history of the beloved musical on a Sound of Music tour.

Enjoy Vienna, one of history’s greatest cities, whose impact on the world’s music and culture cannot be overstated. It is home to museums, the Giant Ferris Wheel, opulent palaces like the Hofburg, and the stunning Vienna State Opera House.

Slovakia’s riverside city of Bratislava, bordered by the Small Carpathia Mountains and lowland vineyards, is one of Europe’s most appealing under-the-radar destinations.

Tiny Krems has been a longtime producer of fine wines, and is home to several excellent wineries. Nearby Melk is known for its towering baroque Melk Abbey, an 11th century Benedictine abbey perched on a rocky outcrop above the Danube.

Full of historical buildings, UNESCO-recognized Linz is rich with opportunities for discovery and exploration. Don’t miss the unique pastel Old City, and be sure to sample a traditional Linzer Torte.

Back in Munich, enjoy a tour and farewell at the original Hofbräuhaus, Munich's second largest tourist attraction. Say auf wiedersehen at this historical tavern featuring authentic food and dirndl-clad waitresses.

Vacation Package Details

Experience the charm of New Orleans and the Lone Star State on this incredible southern state tour up the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the heart of Texas. Enjoy the must-see history, culture, sights, and experiences of this colorful region.

Let the good times roll in New Orleans, whose delicious cuisine is best enjoyed in the gorgeous garden setting of the Court of the Two Sisters. Mardi Gras, jazz, and creole food are quintessential parts of the “Big Easy” experience.

Is everything bigger in Texas? The Lone Star State certainly gives you reason to think so. Houston is known as the Space City, and its expansive Johnson Space Center will show you why. If you remember the Alamo, you know all about San Antonio. Discover both, and maybe try in some of San Antonio’s renowned Tex-Mex food.

Austin is known for its quirky culture and live music scene. While there you’ll also have the chance to explore the LBJ Presidential Library. Then your Dallas city tour includes a visit to the Dealey Plaza Museum, overlooking the place where President Kennedy was shot, it provides fascinating insight into the tragedy.

You can’t leave Texas without seeing a ranch, and Southfork Ranch in Dallas is the most famous in the world! The real-life location of the Ewing Mansion and ranch from the TV show Dallas is as fabulous and elaborate as you could dream of. On this guided tour you’ll enjoy the must-see history, culture, sights, and experiences of this colorful region.

Rhône River Cruise Details

Sightseeing in Paris followed by a river cruise through the heart of Provence and French wine country, as made famous in the works of Vincent Van Gogh. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? This picture-perfect vacation is designed to give travelers a complete experience of France.

What would a French vacation be without a tour of Paris—the City of Light! See the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe on a panoramic city tour on your first full day. During a free afternoon in Paris, you’ll have plenty of time to grab a café au lait and croissant.

You are invited to the Palace of Versailles, where the Sun King once reigned, and Marie Antoinette held court. Visit the Hall of Mirrors and the Grand Apartment. Then it is off to Dijon to see its elegant medieval and Renaissance buildings.

In the beautiful village of Beaune, highlights of Burgundy await. Explore a family-owned mustard factory. Then, visit the Hotel Dieu, one of the finest Renaissance buildings in the world and one of the most fascinating historic museums of Europe.

On your river cruise, see picturesque Viviers. The beautiful walled city is home to a cathedral dating back to the 12th century, and an ancient bridge dating back to the 3rd century.

Arles is the southernmost point of your cruise. Even if you have never been here before, you’re sure to recognize pictures of it in Vincent van Gogh’s most famous paintings. Arles’s impressive amphitheater is one of its main attractions.

Ringed by incredibly preserved 800 year old stone ramparts, graceful Avignon’s turn as the seat of papal power bestowed upon the city a treasury of magnificent art and architecture. Finally, in Lyon, the historical “Vieux Lyon” features Renaissance houses and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is known for its high-quality silk products, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, which sits above the city.

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