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Italy
This gulet cruise combines some of the greatest archaeological and cultural jewels of the Amalfi coast and Bay of Naples with all the pleasures of travelling aboard a beautiful and traditional wooden boat. Restricted to just 10 guests, we’ll be sailing aboard a gorgeous six cabin gulet, handcrafted in Turkey and refitted in Italy
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | Fit |
| Operates | Sat June 9 - Sat June 16 and Sat Sept 15 - Sat Sept 22 2012 |
Early Morning VIP Vatican Tour
Rome
By leaving at 7:30 and entering the museums before they are open to the general public you can fully appreciate some of the greatest treasures around today, an opportunity not to be missed! Experience the Vatican without the crowds!
| Activity/Tour type | Day Trip / Activity |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | Monday - Saturday |
Rome
The Papal state has a very exciting history and your knowledgeable guide will take you through wonders and many secrets along the way. Tour includes: - Michelangelo’s Dome - The Cortile della Pigna - Pio-Calemtino Collection - The Stanza Rotonda and Stanza della Croce Greca - Bramante’s Triple Gallery - Raphael Rooms - Sistine Chapel
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | Monday - Saturday |
Rome
This tour takes us further than most by fully exploring the Vatican’s major artworks from every epoch and behind the scenes of where most go. Throughout the tour you will learn about the cultural patrimony of the church and the power and faith that inspired artist over the centuries to produce these works of art
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | Monday - Saturday |
Absolute Europe - Budget 24 Days
Western and Eastern Europe
The Absolute incredible European Experience that won’t break the bank, but may break some hearts when its all over. Join us for Europe's best cities in Western and Eastern Europe, including Budapest, Prague and the famous Paris, where you’ll definitely have the time of your life, whilst meeting friends for life!
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 24 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | March - December |
Western and Eastern Europe
Highlights include: Paris - walking tour, Swiss Alps, Pisa, Florence - walking tour, Tuscany, Rome - walking tour, Vatican City, Pompeii - walking tour, Brindisi overnight ferry to Corfu, 3 days in Corfu (Greece), Mini-cruise to Venice, Ljubljana to Vienna, Bratislava to Prague, Munich, Rhine valley, Boppard, Amsterdam, Volendam, Bruges. Touring with Expat Explore is not just another trip; it's truly a unique experience. Combining great value accommodation, knowledgeable local guides, great dining & cultural experiences and comfortable travel. All the rooms on tour have private bathrooms
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 22 days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | March - November |
Western Europe
Highlights include: Paris sights like the Eiffel tower and Notre Dame; Burgundy Chateaux visit and wine tasting; Stay in a traditional Swiss mountain village; Tuscany Food and wine; Florence and Pisa; Gondola in Venice; Beer halls in Munich; Rhine valley boat cruise; Wooden shoe making, cheese tasting and a guided tour of Amsterdam's Red-light district!
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | Departures every second Saturday throughout the year |
East and Western Europe
Highlights include: Paris sights like the Eiffel tower and Notre Dame; Burgundy Chateaux visit and wine tasting; Experience the high life and hustle and bustle of BARCA! Avignon in the Provence region famous for lavender, good food and fine wines Rub shoulders with the rich and famous in Monaco or work on your tan in the French Riviera; Tuscany Food and wine; Florence and Pisa; Ancient sights of Rome; Gondola in Venice; Stay in a traditional Swiss mountain village; Black Forest with Rhine valley boat cruise; Wooden shoe making, cheese tasting and a guided tour of Amsterdams Red-light district
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 17 days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | Departures from March to November |
European Blitz - Budget 10 Days
Europe
Kick off your European BLITZ tour in the Amsterdamage… 10days of the best European cities awaits your arrival – all at this incredible smashing price as you zip through incredible sights, shopping, partying… all whilst meeting new friends
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | March - December |
European Expedition - Budget 15 Days
Western Europe
Think Full Monty in two weeks! Pack your bags for an expedition of traveling and sightseeing in the best of Europe - it doesn't get better than this on a budget! You’ll see the best and explore the best sightseeing, exploring, partying and everything that contributes to you having the time of your life without breaking the back
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | March - December |
Fatima, Spain, Portugal and Italy
From Lisbon to Rome, immerse yourself in the spiritual beauty of Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy. Join in a flickering candlelight procession in Fatima, follow St. Theresa’s legend to Avila, visit the sanctuary of St. Bernadette in Lourdes, and witness how Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have converged in Toledo. Visit golden Salamanca and sophisticated Madrid, breathe the crisp air coming off the Pyrenees, and revel in the elegance and sophistication of the pebbly Cote d’Azur. Once in Italy, discover the eternal beauty of Assisi’s Basilica of St. Francis and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | June 10, 2012 and September 2, 2012 |
Italy
Ontario Sarracini’s original tour of Italy is perfect for discovering both popular postcard destinations as well as Italy’s hidden cultural and spiritual treasures. On this sixteen-day tour spanning twenty-three locations, you’ll experience the Italy that’s on everyone’s wish list – including Venice, Milan, Florence, Rome, Naples, and Capri as well as the Italy that should be on everyone’s list – but isn’t yet! We make sure you don’t miss smaller gems like the Borromean Islands, Agrigento and its 2,500 year old Valley of the Temples, Verona’s famous balcony, and Sicily’s Mt. Etna
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 16 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | Moderate |
| Operates | July 7, 2012 | July 21, 2012 | August 11, 2012 | September 15, 2012 |
Italy
This is the Northern Portion of Ontario Sarracini’s famous Bella Italia Grand tour, and is perfect for exploring well-known destinations like Venice, Milan, Florence, and Assisi, as well as discovering new favorites like Castelfranco, Padua, Stresa, and Montecatini. On this nine-day tour of eleven locations, you’ll meet gifted Venetian glass blowers, tour spiritually humbling Assisi, and gaze up at the balcony that inspired Shakespeare’s story of star-crossed lovers – among other truly Italian experiences!
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 9 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | July 7, 2012 | July 21, 2012 | August 11, 2012 | September 15, 2012 |
Italy
This is the Southern Portion of Ontario Sarracini’s famous Bella Italia Grand tour, and is perfect for exploring well-known destinations like Rome, Naples, Pompeii, and Capri as well as discovering new favorites like Catania, Caltagirone, and Agrigento. During this eleven-day tour of thirteen destinations, you’ll be immersed in the archeology of Neapolis and Oritigia, stroll through Agrigento’s 2,500 year old Valley of the Temples, and enjoy a farmhouse lunch in the shadows of Mt. Etna – among other truly Italian experiences!
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | July 13, 2012 | July 27, 2012 | August 17, 2012 | September 21, 2012 |
Italy and Greece
Ancient civilizations collide on this fourteen-day land and sea tour of Italy and Greece. You’ll start in Rome, exploring the famous St. Peter’s Basilica, Roman Forum, and Coliseum – among other archeological treasures – before indulging in a typical Roman dinner. Next, Tuscany beckons with its rolling hills and rich wines, medieval cities of San Gimignano and Siena, and the elegance of Florence. Once in Venice, drift effortlessly from land to sea on an MSC Music Cruise to Katakolon, Santorini, Mykonos, Piraeus, Athens, Corfu, and Dubrovnik before returning to Venice
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 14 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | July 23, 2012 |
London (England), France, Italy
This energetic tour through Europe goes from London to Rome in 15 days, with several French destinations, including Paris, Bordeaux, Lourdes, and Nice, in between. Gaze up at Big Ben, marvel at Buckingham Palace, and cruise down the River Thames before hopping the Channel to France, where art, fashion, and history converge. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, climb the Eiffel Tower, and walk the Champs Elysees before exploring famous vineyards and experiencing the searing beauty of the Cote d’Azur. Crossing to Italy, discover the best of Tuscany and finally end your journey in Rome
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 14 Days |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | August 14, 2012 |
Sardegna
Why keep all the fun on the mainland? Sarracini’s six day signature tour of Sardegna where it’s possible to soak up both sunshine and stunning ruins while your soul is nourished by spiritual sanctuaries and your stomach by exquisite south Italian cooking. Visit the historical city of Cagliari, the archaeological site of Nora and the picturesque area of Costa Smeralda
St Peters Square | Rome
Every Wednesday the Pope addresses the crowd in St Peters Square, tickets go quickly and to ensure you get the best seats available we reccomend that you pre book. We will then ensure that your tickets are waiting for you at your hotel. If you are visiting Rome and are here on a Wednesday this is an absolute must! Please note tickets are free, cost covers all admin related fees
| Activity/Tour type | Day Trip / Activity |
|---|---|
| Duration | Approx 2 Hours |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | Every Wednesday when the Pope is in Rome |
Rome
Tracing the enormous influence of these artists on the development and appearance of the historical centre of Rome today, we will wind through the Campus Martius from the Piazza Navona through Piazza Rotonda with a visit to the famous Pantheon, then on to Piazza della Minerva, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza del Quirinale, Piazza Barberini, and ending at the charming Largo di Santa Susanna
| Activity/Tour type | Day Trip / Activity |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | Everyday apart from Sunday |
Rome
The greatest treasures of Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio will come to life, and the sculptures of Bernini and Canova, including Canova's Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix and Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, among many more will be revealed to us in their intriguing art-historical contexts. Masterworks from the ancient Roman era, all part of the extraordinary collection of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, a fascinating cultural philanthropist who possessed an unerring eye for the most excellent of artworks from Antiquity and the Renaissance, along with the imminent Baroque period
| Activity/Tour type | Multi-day Tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Grade/Challenge | All ages |
| Operates | Monday - Saturday |
