group travel packages europe - Vienna, Budapest & Prague

11 Days from $2,359 USD

plus [government taxes and fees]

Travel to imperial cities with glorious pasts and uncover a wealth of history, culture and tradition during this tour of the Old World. Discover treasures such as Buda castle Hill in Budapest, a collection of palaces, churches and monuments that attracts over 20 million visitors each year.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Budapest

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Budapest aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Budapest

Welcome to Budapest, a city divided by the Danube River into its old and new sections, Buda and Pest. A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and then escorts you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin acquainting yourself with the Hungarian capital. At an included dinner this evening, meet your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Budapest

This morning’s included tour highlights the major landmarks of both Buda and Pest. Trace the stormy history of this fiercely independent nation on your stop at Heroes Square. Tour the lavishly decorated interior of the Parliament building, modeled on London’s Palace of Westminster. Then cross the Danube and arrive in Buda. Ascend imposing Castle Hill for a look at the Royal Palace. The castle has witnessed several invasions, the most recent having occurred during World War II. After taking in the breathtaking views from Fisherman’s Bastion, visit the medieval Matthias Church, once the site of Hungarian coronations.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Parliament, Matthias Church

Day 4 - Budapest

During your free day in Budapest, continue your personal exploration of the city. You might browse through the shops on Budapest’s sophisticated pedestrian shopping streets, take a short journey outside to the Vadaskert (Game Park) or tour the Jewish Museum. You may also opt for an excursion to a horse farm in the puszta grasslands region for an equestrian performance and lunch (seasonal).
Included meals: breakfast

$109 USD

Hungarian Puszta Your journey into the Hungarian puszta, or grasslands, begins with a trip to the town of Kecskemet, a pretty Eastern European town, to visit its town hall. Then venture farther into the puszta for a visit to a traditional Hungarian horse farm. Please note: This excursion does not run in November or December and is weather dependent. Depending on departure time, dinner may be served instead of lunch. The equestrian show takes place outdoors; travelers are encouraged to dress appropriately.

Day 5 - Vienna

Journey west through the countryside on today’s transfer to Vienna. Along the way, stop in Szentendre, a picturesque artists’ colony nestled on the banks of the Danube, where your Tour Director leads a walking tour. Then arrive in Vienna late this afternoon. The rest of the day is free to relax before an included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 6 - Vienna

On today’s comprehensive tour led by a professional local guide, highlights include the Opera House, the majestic monuments of the Ringstrasse and the Hofburg, once the hub of Imperial power. And inside the regal Schönbrunn Palace, where Marie-Antoinette spent her childhood, view the private chambers of the Empress Maria Theresa and the lavishly decorated public rooms. This evening, opt to attend our Traditional Viennese Heurigan Evening. At this optional evening event, you’ll take a ride on the famous Prater Ferris Wheel. After, you’ll dine at a local restaurant and enjoy wine made by the people serving dinner.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Schönbrunn Palace

$99 USD

Traditional Viennese Heurigen Evening Take a ride on Vienna’s Prater Ferris Wheel, which offers a one-of-a-kind view of the city. Then enjoy a scenic drive to the picturesque village of Grinzing. At dinner in Grinzing, savor traditional Austrian “Heurigen” cuisine in a cozy Old World setting, complete with wine served by the very people who made it.

Day 7 - Vienna

Spend the day at your leisure. You might wish to take a stroll through Vienna’s pedestrian zone, stopping at the Hotel Sacher for a taste of its world-famous Sachertorte, or view the elegant Lipizzaner horses in the Spanish Riding School. Or choose to join an optional riverboat cruise along the scenic banks of the Danube including a stop in Dormstein.
Included meals: breakfast

$85 USD

Danube River Cruise Journey to Durnstein for free time to explore, before your leisurely boat ride through the most charming section of the Danube, the Wachau. Please note: This optional excursion requires advanced reservations and is seasonal from mid-April through October.

Day 8 - Prague

Travel across the Czech border to Prague, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Dinner is included this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 9 - Prague

On this morning’s guided sightseeing tour, discover why Prague is known as the City of One Hundred Spires. The pinnacles of the city’s churches and palaces create one of Europe’s most majestic skylines. Visit the spectacular Castle of Hradcany, from which Charles IV governed the Holy Roman Empire and Vaclav Havel restored democracy. Later, admire the soaring Gothic vaults of St. Vitus Cathedral. During your free time this afternoon, you may choose to wander through the medieval lanes of the Old Town. Discover Wenceslas Square, Prague’s cosmopolitan heart, or cross elegant Charles Bridge and enjoy breathtaking views of the city. Alternatively, join our optional tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter and Europe’s oldest synagogue.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral

$59 USD

Walking Tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter Follow a local expert guide through the streets of Josefov, Prague’s Jewish Quarter, nestled between the Vltava River’s right bank and the Old Town Square. Pay a visit to three of the area’s synagogues as well as the Jewish Museum of Prague, which displays the names of all the Czech Jews who were sent to concentration camps.

Day 10 - Prague

With a free day today, browse the shops along the narrow alleys of the Old Town or discover the treasures of Old Town Square with its giant Astronomical Clock. You can journey inside St. James Church and its evocative Gothic interior or check out the rococo façade of Kinsky Palace. This evening, join an optional excursion to Château Sychrov for a concert and dinner.
Included meals: breakfast

$119 USD

Château Sychrov Visit the Château Sychrov, a 17th-century Baroque estate north of Prague. Take a guided tour through its neo-Gothic rooms, paying special attention to the elaborate carvings along the stairway, in the chapel and in the dining room. Later, enjoy a private concert of classic Czech music. Dinner is included. Please note: The castle itself can be quite chilly; travelers are advised to wear layers or bring a sweater. This excursion requires advanced booking and payment at least 20 days prior to departure.

Day 11 - Prague

If your joining our tour extension, travel to Salzburg today. Otherwise, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast

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group travel packages europe - Egypt & the Nile Tour

12 Days from $2,749 USD

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Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter Egypt.

Take an unforgettable 12-day tour through the stunning pyramids of Egypt. Cruise along the Nile and visit the numerous temples that make Egypt so famous. You’ll discover firsthand the rich, ancient culture of this magnificent country.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Giza & the Pyramids

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Cairo aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Giza & the Pyramids

Welcome to Egypt! A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and then escorts you to your hotel in Giza. Dinner is included this evening.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Giza & the Pyramids

Your Tour Director, also a professional Egyptologist, is an expert in the history and anthropology of the regions on tour. Today, your Tour Director leads a fascinating tour of ancient Egypt. The Pyramids of Giza are the only “Wonder of the Ancient World” to have survived the modern era, and your guided sightseeing tour introduces you to the three pyramids here, including the stunning Great Pyramid of Cheops. Then visit the enigmatic Sphinx. Continue to Saqqara, the pharaohs’ royal graveyard for more than 3,000 years. Dinner is included this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara

Day 4 - Giza & the Pyramids

Today is yours to explore Giza on your own, or join an optional excursion to Alexandria (weather permitting), where you’ll see the new Library of Alexandria, the Catacombs, Montassa, and the Amphitheater and enjoy an included lunch.
Included meals: breakfast

$105 USD

Alexandria Travel to Egypt’s second-largest city. Visit Alexandria Library, where you’ll have a brief tour with the currator followed by free time to explore. Next, visit the Catacombs of Kom el-Shogafa, Egypt’s largest known Roman funerary complex. Lunch is included. Please note: This optional only runs as long as weather permits.

Day 5 - Luxor

(Please note: some departures will run in reverse on days 5-9)
Fly to Luxor to begin the cruise portion of your Egyptian tour. This morning, explore the painstakingly excavated Temples of Karnak and Luxor, once connected by an avenue of sphinxes. Your tour director/Egyptologist takes you inside the temples for guided tours. This afternoon, board your cruise ship.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Included entrances : Temples Luxor and Karnak

Day 6 - Cruise

Spend the day touring the Nile’s West Bank. Your tour director/Egyptologist leads you to the secluded Valley of the Kings, a series of tombs hidden in the Theban Hills. This “Place of Truth,” as the ancient Egyptians called it, is the location of the tombs of Pharaohs Tutankhamun and Ramses. You’ll enter the tombs for a tour. Then visit and tour the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, devoted to one of the few female pharaohs. Also view the 64-foot-high Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon, sail towards Edfu.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 - Cruise

This morning, visit the Temple of Horus. Built nearly 2,000 years ago, this amazingly well-preserved temple is a perfect example of the architecture of its era. Next, sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, built during the Greco-Roman period. The temple is noted for its twin deities, Sobek and Horus. Arrive later today in Aswan.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 - Cruise

This morning, join an optional excursion to the archaeological marvels at Abu Simbel. This afternoon, take a felucca (boat) ride past Elephantine Island, on which lies the frontier fortress of Egypt. The island takes its name from the dark granite rocks at its southern end, which resemble a herd of elephants bathing in the river. Also view the mausoleum of Agha Khan, which is perched on a hill affording panoramic views. The rest of the day is yours to spend as your please in Aswan.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

$295 USD

Abu Simbel In Abu Simbel, visit the Temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, relocated block by block on the shore of Lake Nasser after the Aswan High Dam’s construction. Please note: This excursion involves extensive walking on rugged terrain, so sturdy footwear is advised. Headwear and extra sunscreen are also recommended. This excursion requires advanced reservation and must be booked by 35 days prior to departure.

Day 9 - Cruise

Your cruise ends with disembarkation this morning in Aswan. You’ll visit the Aswan High Dam, one of the crowning achievements of modern Egypt. Then your Tour Director/Egyptologist will introduce you to the temples at Philae. Later, enjoy an optional Philae by Night excursion. Dinner is included this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

$45 USD

Philae by Night After sunset, the area around the Philae is cleared for the Sound and Light Show. Watch a performance of synchronized light and music  amid the ancient monuments of Egypt. Seeing these ancient temples lit up at night will create memories to last a lifetime. Please note: Travelers are advised to bring a flashlight and comfortable shoes. Also, this excursion involves walking on uneven terrain.

Day 10 - Cairo

Fly back to Cairo this morning and check into your Cairo hotel. Tonight, attend an optional Egyptian Folklore Evening.
Included meals: breakfast

$75 USD

Egyptian Folklore Dinner Board a Nile riverboat for this evening’s dinner and live performance. Savor local specialties and Egyptian delicacies while a troupe of performers show you age-old music and dance traditions. Please note: this optional is weather dependent.

Day 11 - Cairo

Your Tour Director/Egyptologist leads a sight-seeing tour of Cairo. The city’s mosques, of which there are more than 500, display some of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the world. Visit the Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Built in the 12th century by mighty Salah el-Din, the Citadel was originally used as a fortress and was the residence of the Sultans until 1850. Also visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, which houses the famous masks of Tutankhamen. Join your group for an included lunch before free time, during which you may wish to roam through the winding streets and alleyways of the Khan-el Khalili Bazaar. Dinner is included tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Included entrances: Alabaster Mosque, Citadel of Salah El Din, Egyptian Antiquities Museum

Day 12 - Cairo

Transfer to the airport for your departure home or journey to Jordan and Petra for our extension.
Included meals: breakfast (boxed by the Cairo hotel)

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Since July 1994, when Jordan's King Hussein and the Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin signed a declaration ending the animosity between their two countries, Jordan has opened its doors to the west. Encompassing sweeping verdant and arid landscapes and relics of some of the world's oldest civilizations, Jordan is one of the most warm and welcoming countries on earth.

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group travel packages europe - Venice, Florence & Rome

12 Days from $2,629 USD

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Your tour of Venice, Florence & Rome will lead you through three of Italy’s greatest cities. Experience the majesty and romance of Venice, get swept away in the history and art of Florence, the Renaissance city, and end your journey in ancient Rome, where you’ll be engrossed in culture, tradition and allure of this Eternal City.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Venice

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Venice aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Venice

Welcome to Venice! A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and then escorts you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to begin exploring Venice. At tonight’s included dinner, meet your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Venice

Experience the romance of Venice during this morning’s guided sightseeing tour. Visit the Gothic Doges’ Palace, once the political heart of this powerful maritime empire. Wind through the maze-like streets and view several important churches. This afternoon, opt to join a gondola tour of the canals, complete with music.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Doge’s Palace

$65 USD

Gondola Ride with Music Gliding along the canals aboard a black gondola is a timeless and romantic tradition. This memorable excursion includes a scenic gondola ride with music. Please note: This excursion runs as weather permits. A private two-person gondola ride is available for an additional $100 per person. Advanced reservations are required.

Day 4 - Venice

You’ll have free time today to explore the city on your own. Find a hidden trattoria and enjoy a delicious Venetian lunch. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge or follow alleyways lined with boutiques of handblown glass treasures. Alternatively, enjoy an optional tour of the beautiful islands of Burano and Torcello.
Included meals: breakfast

$95 USD

Burano & Torcello Visit the islands of the Venetian lagoon, a favorite day trip for locals and travelers alike.

Day 5 - Florence

Cross the Apennines Mountains to the timeless city of Florence, birthplace of the Italian language, the Renaissance and opera. A guided sightseeing tour of Florence introduces you to the city’s Renaissance splendor. You can marvel at Brunelleschi’s masterpiece—Florence’s massive pink, white and green Duomo, complemented by Giotto’s Campanile. Then discover the church of Santa Croce, where the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo as well as the Dante Memorial are displayed. You’ll also see the Palazzo Signoria, which serves as an open-air gallery of ancient and Renaissance statues. This Romanesque, crenellated fortress-palace is among the most impressive town halls of Tuscany. Dinner is included tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Santa Croce

Day 6 - Florence

During free time in Florence, choose to admire the world’s finest collection of Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery. Stroll along the romantic Arno River or visit the Accademia Galleria to view Michelangelo’s early masterpiece, the sublime statue of David, sculpted when the artist was 26 years old. You could also join an optional excursion to San Gimignano and Siena in the Tuscan countryside. You’ll begin in Siena, where you’ll enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Siena’s glorious scenery and landmarks, including the cathedral and the famed Campo. Contine on to San Gimignano, where you might choose to visit the Palazzo del Popolo or the Citadel. On your way back to Florence, stop to sample some of the region’s finest wines.
Included meals: breakfast

$105 USD

Siena & San Gimignano In Siena, a local guide shows you the city’s marble cathedral and stunningly adorned baptistery, as well as the famous Campo. Next, journey through the countryside to the town of San Gimignano with its unusual skyline of huge, medieval towers. End today’s excursion with a sampling of the region’s finest wines. Please note: This excursion involves extensive walking.

Day 7 - Florence

Enjoy another free day in Florence. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Pisa, where you’ll see the 12th-century Leaning Tower and visit both the adjacent cathedral and the Baptistery. Tonight, travel to the hilltop town of Fiesole for an optional dinner and views of Florence.
Included meals: breakfast

$69 USD

Pisa Travel through the Tuscan countryside for a visit to Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) where you can view the 12th-century Leaning Tower.

$59 USD

Dinner in Fiesole This evening, take a scenic ride to the hill town of Fiesole, where you'll enjoy a dinner of Tuscan culinary specialties. Your dining options might include risotto with seasonal vegetables, pasta with locally raised chicken or fresh tomato and basil.

Day 8 - Rome

As you journey to Rome, stop at the ancient Etruscan stronghold of Orvieto. Situated on a pedestal of volcanic rock, the lovely town of Orvieto boasts one of the finest Italian Gothic cathedrals in the country. Travel to this impressive Medieval city by funicular and take in views of the surrounding Volscian Mountains. Arrive in Rome, where dinner is included tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Funicular ride

Day 9 - Rome

Follow in the footsteps of Caesar during your guided sightseeing tour of Rome. Highlights include the Colosseum, where 50,000 spectators cheered their favorite gladiators to victory, and the ruins of the Forum Romanum, from which the Caesars ruled their vast empire. This afternoon is free to further your explorations of ancient Rome. Visit the Pantheon, or tour one of Rome’s many important churches.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: the Colosseum

Day 10 - Rome

Spend a free day in Rome however you choose. Take in all the art and architecture that greet the eye at every turn—from relics of Caesar’s reign to treasures of Renaissance and Baroque art. Stroll across the Spanish Steps. See Bernini’s captivating Fountain of the Four Rivers and stop at the legendary Trevi Fountain, into which centuries of visitors have tossed coins to ensure their eventual return to Rome. You might also wish to join an optional excursion to Vatican City, featuring visits to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Opt to end the day at a Dinner with Tenors, an evening of food and live music.
Included meals: breakfast

$79 USD

Dinner with Tenors End your day with a delicious four-course dinner in the heart of Rome. While you dine on a savory meal, you’ll be entertained by talented singers performing some of opera’s most beloved masterpieces.

$85 USD

Vatican City This tour takes you into the world’s smallest state, Vatican City. Treasures loom at every turn, from Bernini’s magnificent staircase (ceremonial entrance to the Vatican Palace) to Michelangelo’s Pietà. Next, visit the Sistine Chapel, painted with Michelangelo’s captivating frescoes depicting the history of humankind from Creation to The Last Judgment. Please note: This excursion requires advance reservations and must be booked prior to your final payment deadline. This excursion is not available on Sundays.

Day 11 - Rome

Enjoy another free day in Rome or join a full-day optional excursion to excavated Pompeii, an ancient Roman city buried in volcanic ash in A.D. 79.
Included meals: breakfast

$165 USD

Pompeii Travel to Pompeii for a guided tour of the famous ruins. Discover how Roman citizens lived 2,000 years ago, before Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79 and smothered the town of Pompeii in a flood of volcanic ash. View the excavated ruins of theaters, villas, temples and baths. Pompeii is located near the idyllic Bay of Naples, known for its expansive views of the area’s islands, capes and nearby Mount Vesuvius. Lunch is included. Please note: Travel time to Pompeii is approximately 2.5 hours each way.

Day 12 - Rome

If you are not staying for our tour extension in Rome, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be included.)

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group travel packages europe - A Taste of Tuscany & Umbria

group travel packages europe - A Taste of Tuscany & Umbria

10 Days from $2,509 USD

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Indulge yourself in the unforgettable flavors and vistas of Italy as you travel through the hill-towns and vineyards of Tuscany and Umbria. From the Renaissance treasures of Florence to the grape-laden groves of Siena and all the way to the chocolate hub of Perugia, you will encounter only spectacular scenery and decadent cuisine every step of the way.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Florence

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Florence aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Florence

Welcome to Italy! A Go Ahead representative welcomes you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for strolling along the cobbled streets and stone bridges of Florence or just relaxing in your hotel. This evening, become acquainted with your fellow travelers as well as the region’s famed cuisine at this evening’s Welcome Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Florence

Discover the timeless city of Florence, birthplace of opera and the Italian language. Today’s guided tour introduces you to the city’s Renaissance splendor. Marvel at Brunelleschi’s masterpiece— Florence’s massive pink, white and green Duomo. Then enter the church of Santa Croce, where the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo as well as the Dante Memorial are displayed. This evening, learn to make cuisine the Italian way at a private Tuscan cooking class. Then enjoy the freshly prepared meal with your fellow chefs.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Santa Croce, Tuscan cooking class

Day 4 - Florence

Bask in a free day to explore the Renaissance City on your own. Browse the shops of the Ponte Vecchio or simply people-watch as you sample some tasty gelato. Or opt to join a pastoral excursion to the walled city of Lucca and Colle Verde, a rural farm where olive oil is pressed. Tonight, join an optional dinner at a historic trattoria-style restaurant in the heart of Florence’s old town.
Included meals: breakfast

$99 USD

Florentine Dinner Sit back as you sip a glass of wine and are charmed by the rustic beauty that is Florence, the Tuscan capital, on this traditional Tuscan dinner. This evening promises to be not only an exceptional dinner, but an authentic Tuscan experience.

$99 USD

Lucca & Colle Verde Visit the gorgeous Tuscan town of Lucca, and then travel to Colle Verde, a rural retreat and farm where some of Italy’s highest-quality olive oil is pressed. Enjoy a light lunch and an olive oil tasting session.

Day 5 - Siena

En route to the enchanting city of Siena, stop in San Gimignano, “the city of beautiful towers.” Take in views of glorious scenery before continuing to a local wine tasting, where you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s fine wines. Arrive in Siena for this evening’s included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Tuscan wine tasting

Day 6 - Siena

This morning, travel through vineyards and olive groves to the hilltop town of Montalcino, famous for its Brunello di Montalcino wine. Enjoy the opportunity to taste this local treasure, as well as an included light lunch. Follow a local expert guide on this afternoon’s tour of Siena, longtime rival of nearby Florence. Visit Siena’s Romanesque Duomo, which houses major works of art by Donatello and Nicola Pisano, along with the famous Piccolomini Library. Walk along medieval streets to the Piazza del Campo. Each summer, daredevils race horses bareback around this main piazza during the famed Palio.
Included meals: breakfast, light lunch
Included entrances: Brunello wine tasting, Siena Cathedral, Piccolomini Library

Day 7 - Perugia

Continue your travels across the Italian landscape to reach Cortona, perched on a Tuscan hillside for panoramic views of the plains below. Meander through the steep, narrow streets and look for the remains of the original city wall before a visit to the Museum of the Etruscan Academy of Cortona, home to an impressive collection of Etruscan artifacts. Later, savor an included lunch of traditional Umbrian cuisine.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch
Included entrances: Cortona Museum

Day 8 - Perugia

A local guide introduces you to the vibrant streets and landmarks of Perugia, the medieval town symbolized by the Etruscan Arch. See the Palazzo dei Priori, the gorgeous medieval palace begun in 1298, and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. Enjoy a free afternoon by wandering along the stately Corso Vannucci, an avenue reserved for pedestrians, to visit some of the cafés and shops. You might also wish to visit the Duomo, with its elaborately carved choir stalls, or the renowned Archaeological Museum. Or join an optional excursion to the beautiful Assisi, a pilgrimage site and home to the church of St. Francis, and the lesser-known but equally-picturesque Spello.
Included meals: breakfast

$65 USD

Assisi and Spello Embark on an afternoon tour of Assisi, a hilltop  medieval town that was the birthplace of Saint  Francis. Then take a guided tour of the town of Spello, known for its tiny stone houses that dot the countryside. Be sure to see the wonderful frescoes by Pinturicchio—depicting scenes from the New Testament—which are found in the 12th-century Church of Santa Maria Maggiore.

Day 9 - Rome

Journey across the Umbrian valleys today en route to Rome. Stop along the way in Orvieto, which you’ll reach via funicular, for a wine tasting followed by a light lunch. Arrive in Rome, the Eternal City, in time for this evening’s Farewell Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Included entrances: Funicular ride, Orvieto wine tasting

Day 10 - Rome

Linger in Rome for two nights on our tour extension. Otherwise, a Go Ahead representative accompanies you to the airport for your flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be included.)

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group travel packages europe - Kenya Wildlife Safari

13 Days from $3,859 USD

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Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter both Kenya and Tanzania.
Kenya’s colorful landscapes will come alive on this inspiring 13-day voyage. You’ll be fascinated by its wildlife, its culture and the beautiful, rich history of the region.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Begin your adventure with an overnight flight to Kenya.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight)

Day 2 - Nairobi

Upon arrival in the capital city of Kenya, a Go Ahead representative meets you at the airport as you clear customs. You’ll then be escorted to your hotel. (Due to varying flight schedules, arrival may also be on the morning of Day 3.)

Day 3 - Nairobi

This afternoon, you’ll visit the Giraffe Manor, a preserve dedicated to raising rare giraffes. Here, you can climb to a treehouse deck and feed the giraffes by hand as you learn about the preservation efforts geared toward increasing the population of these graceful and beautiful animals. Next, tour the Karen Blixen Estate, a former coffee plantation where the author (who wrote under the pen name of Isak Dinesen) lived for several years, as described in her novel Out of Africa. Enjoy an included dinner in Nairobi this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Included entrances: Giraffe Manor, Karen Blixen Estate

Day 4 - Mount Kenya National Park

Take in sweeping views of the countryside on today’s journey to the forested foothills of Mount Kenya. Enjoy an included lunch upon your arrival at your hotel on the slopes of Mount Kenya. Here, you can watch exotic wildlife drinking from the watering holes directly below the lodge’s elevated decks. Venture into the secret viewing bunker right at the water’s edge to watch these magnificent animals only yards away.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 - Great Rift Valley

Head north to Great Rift Valley and arrive at your own private reserve. You’ll have lunch amid this natural setting. Then embark on an afternoon game walk. (On some departure tours, a boat cruise on Lake Naivasha may be offered instead.)
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 - Great Rift Valley

This morning, travel to Lake Nakuru, a shallow “soda” lake that hosts an astounding population of birds—including 2 million flamingos. Your guide will take you on morning and afternoon game drives through Lake Nakuru National Park. Along with birds of all kinds, be on the lookout for leopards, monkeys and rhinos (both the elusive black and white varieties) as you drive. Dinner is included.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 - Masai Mara

Continue through the Great Rift Valley as you transfer to the land of the Masai warriors, the spectacular Masai Mara, considered one of Africa’s best managed game parks. Watch for the so-called “big five” of African safaris—leopards, rhinos, buffalo, lions and elephants—during game drives this morning and afternoon. Admire the breathtaking scenery of rolling hills, waving savanna grasses and acacia trees. Then enjoy an included dinner back at the lodge.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 - Masai Mara

Early morning and sunset are the best times for spotting game, and this park is known for its amazing variety of wild animals. Giraffes, elephants, zebras, gazelles, impala, hartebeest, baboons, warthogs, cheetah and wildebeest are some of the exotic creatures you might spot during today’s morning and afternoon game drives. In the middle of the day, relax by the pool and enjoy an included lunch. Dinner is included tonight as well.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9 - Nairobi

Return to Nairobi, where you and your group will enjoy free time to explore as well as an included lunch and dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10 - Amboseli

Head south through Namanga to Amboseli National Park, which sits against a breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak on the African continent. Begin exploring the park on this afternoon’s game drive. Lunch and dinner are both included today.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11 - Amboseli

Begin your day with an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over Amboselli National Park followed by breakfast and a game drive back to your hotel. Then, spend a full day in Amboseli National Park, home to huge herds of elephants as well as ostriches, leopards, lions and rhinos. Learn more about the many species who inhabit these grasslands from your guide during today’s two game drives. Lunch and dinner are included.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

$425 USD

Amboseli Balloon Ride Get a bird’s-eye view of Amboseli National Park as you take an early morning balloon ride over the plains. See the sun rise over the stunning landscape, as well as herds of animals on the move below. Watch as the light changes the landscape from black, to purple to pink and spot giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffalo and perhaps even lions roam the land below. After descending from this unforgettable vantage point, enjoy breakfast in the bush and then a game drive on the way back to your hotel. Please note: This optional is weather permitting.

Day 12 - Nairobi

If you are not continuing on the extension to Tanzania, travel back to Nairobi. A Go Ahead representative will escort you to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 13 - Overnight Flight

Arrive home. Included meals: breakfast (in flight)

Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter both Kenya and Tanzania.

Extend Your Stay

Add 4 nights in Tanzania for only $1,349 USD (Single room: add $320 USD)

Tanzania is one of the most enchanting countries in eastern Africa. For many, it's the ultimate safari destination, and with national parks and game reserves covering some 33,660 sq km (13,000 sq miles) or 28% of the country. The Serengeti National Park is claimed to be one of the best places to watch game in Africa. With highlights like Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania is definitely a country to be recognized both in terms of wildlife and beauty.

Please note: A visa is required for U.S. and Canadian passport holders to enter both Kenya and Tanzania.

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group travel packages europe - Enchanting Ireland

11 Days from $2,189 USD

plus [government taxes and fees]

The landscapes of Ireland inspired mythical legends of Celtic fairies and heaven-like lands of the eternal youth. After 11 days of traveling through Ireland’s patchwork pastures, ancient ruins and wild coastlines, you’ll understand why.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Dublin

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Dublin aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Dublin

Welcome to the Emerald Isle! A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and escorts you to your hotel. If you took our pre-tour extension to London, join the rest of your tour today. The rest of the day is free for you to begin exploring Dublin. At tonight’s included dinner, meet your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Dublin

A local guide leads a sightseeing tour of the city. Drive to Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed public park in Europe. Its grounds include the Arás an Uachtaráin (Presidential Residence). Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded by Ireland’s patron saint in A.D. 450, and then visit Trinity College, where you can view the illuminated Book of Kells in the university’s library. This afternoon, opt to visit Malahide Castle and the Talbot Botanic Gardens.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
Trinity College

$59 USD

Malahide Castle Set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, Malahide Castle was both a fortress and the private residence of the Talbot family for nearly 800 years.

Day 4 - Dublin

Discover Dublin at your own pace today. You might choose to quaff the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse, stroll through St. Stephen’s Green or explore the Writers’ Museum. Alternatively, join an optional excursion passing through the Wicklow Mountains to visit Powerscourt House. Here you can walk through Ireland’s most beautiful formal gardens, and Glendalough, a romantic glen where St. Kevin founded Ireland’s most important monastery in the 6th century. Attend an optional Traditional Irish Evening tonight.
Included meals: breakfast

$79 USD

Powerscourt & Glendalough Your first stop is at the picturesque village of Enniskerry, where you’ll visit Powerscourt Demesne, an elegant country mansion with the finest formal gardens in the country. Then continue on to Glendalough, which became famous throughout Europe as a center of Christian learning before it was sacked by Vikings crusaders in the tenth century.

$119 USD

Traditional Irish Evening Enjoy this special evening of Irish food, music and live entertainment. Dinner will be served first, giving you a taste of traditional Irish dishes. You’ll then be treated to a live show of Irish music and dance. Join in the fun as you enjoy a merry and memorable night. Please note: The specific venue and day of the week for this optional may change due to availability.

Day 5 - County Cork

Leaving Dublin this morning, travel a short distance southwest to County Kildare. Stop at the National Stud Farm, where world-class race horses are bred and trained. Visit the stables, where you are likely to glimpse the thoroughbreds. Continue to County Tipperary where you’ll visit the iconic Rock of Cashel. The commanding stone buildings date back to the 12th and 13th centuries and offer a glimpse into Ireland’s past. Admire St. Patrick’s Cathedral and other well-preserved religious ruins. Later arrive in County Cork, Ireland’s largest county.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: National Stud Farm, Rock of Cashel and St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Day 6 - County Kerry

This morning, visit Blarney Castle. This 15th-century fortress is known above all else for the legendary Blarney Stone, said to grant magical powers of eloquence to those who kiss it—which you can attempt by climbing the steep staircase to the top of the parapet and leaning out of the battlements. Stop in the fishing village of Cobh, which in centuries past often served as a launch site for ships bound for North America. Here you’ll visit the Queenstown Story Museum, whose exhibits tell the story of Irish emigration during the past 150 years. Your Tour Director will introduce you to the city of Cork before continuing on to County Kerry, where dinner is included tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Blarney Castle, Queenstown Story Museum

Day 7 - County Kerry

Today’s included excursion takes you around the Ring of Kerry, a 112-mile coastal route that covers some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery. Pass the pristine Lakes of Killarney and gaze across Dingle Bay to Dingle Peninsula. This afternoon, enjoy picturesque views of the Skellig Islands. Then continue to the picturesque village of Sneem, the “Knot in the Ring,” where brightly painted cottages surround the cozy market green. You’ll also stop in Killarney, where you’ll have some free time to explore its quaint shops and galleries.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 8 - Galway

En route to Galway, stop for a visit at 13th-century Bunratty Castle. Then motor on to Galway, Ireland’s third-largest city. For 400 years Galway was an independent city-state—as recently as the 19th century, local citizens were still in the habit of setting their clocks 40 minutes behind Dublin time. Tonight, dine at our optional Castle Banquet dinner (seasonal).
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Bunratty Castle

$119 USD

Castle Banquet Dinner Dine like a royal inside Dunguaire Castle, a 17th-century castle overlooking Galway Bay. Sip on a goblet of mead and learn the history of the castle before proceeding up the spiral staircase to the banquet hall, where you’ll enjoy a sumptuous, four-course dinner and an evening of Irish entertainment. Please note: This excursion is seasonal from April to October.

Day 9 - Galway

With another free day in Galway, you might choose to explore the city’s cultural highlights or cross the River Corrib to see University College. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to the Aran Islands (weather permitting), a rugged region of traditional Irish culture that has remained largely unchanged in recent centuries.
Included meals: breakfast

$99 USD

Aran Islands Ferry west across Galway Bay for a guided tour of Inis Moor. As one of three remote Aran Islands, Inis Moor has remained essentially unchanged over the past centuries, preserving ancient Irish culture. The rugged way of life that endures here has inspired many literary works, including J.M. Synge’s play, Riders to the Sea Please note: This excursion is weather dependent. Weather conditions may also result in a rough transfer.

Day 10 - Limerick

Depart Galway and travel through the limestone plateau known as the Burren. Stop to see the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Later, transfer to Limerick. Overlooked by Woodcock Hill immediately to the north, and the Silvermine Mountains to the east, the city is spread along both banks of the Shannon River. Here, you’ll enjoy an included Farewell Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 11 - Limerick

A Go Ahead representative accompanies you on the motorcoach transfer to Shannon, where you’ll check in at the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)

Extend Your Stay

Add 2 nights in Belfast for only $299 USD (Single room: add $60 USD)

The city of Belfast was once the largest in Ireland, the home of Irish linen and the most productive shipyard in the world, a place whose hills inspired Jonathan Swift to write Gulliver's Travels. Come discover the charming Victorian architecture of the cultural heart of Northern Ireland.

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Thailand package tour - HONG KONG, BANGKOK AND SINGAPORE

Itinerary

Day 1 : HONG KONG, CHINA. Arrival in Hong Kong; remainder of day is at your leisure.

Day 2 : HONG KONG. Guided morning sightseeing; cable car ride up Victoria Peak; Sampan ride on harbor; visit Stanley Market.

Day 3 : HONG KONG. HONG KONG. Full day at your leisure.

Day 4 : HONG KONG–BANGKOK, THAILAND. Fly to Bangkok.

Day 5 : BANGKOK. Guided sightseeing; visit the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Reclining Buddha.

Day 6 : BANGKOK.  Full day at your leisure.

Day 7 : BANGKOK–SINGAPORE. Fly to Singapore.

Day 8 : SINGAPORE. Guided morning sightseeing; visit the National Orchid Garden; remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 9 : SINGAPORE. Full day at your leisure.

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Return Airfare American Breakfast daily Local Host Service in each city City Maps sightseeing as per the itienerary

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Malaysia Travel Package - Malaysia Honeymoon Packages

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Itinerary

Price Category of Hotels 1st April - 30th Sep 1st Oct - s Mar (*) Standard On Request INR.30299 Send query Deluxe On Request On Request Send query Premium On Request On Request Send query

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Return Airfare Delhi-Kulalalumpur-Langkawi- Delhi  by Malaysian Airlines 1 night accomodation in Genting Highland 2 night accomodation in Kuala Lumpur 2 night accomodation in langkawi Daily breakfast at hotel Half day Round Island tour in Langkawi on SIC basis Sunset dinner cruise experience in Langkawi Return Apt transfers on SIC basis KUL - Genting- KUL transfers on SIC basis Half day  Kuala Lumpur city tour on SIC basis A day at the beach @ Port Dickson in Kuala Lumpur ONE WAY CABLE CAR PASS   Sunway Lagoon ALL park 20% Discount Voucher A Famosa Animal Safari 40% Discount Voucher Genting outdoor theme park pass Genting indoor theme park pass 1 Indian Dinner voucher in Genting Highlands 2 Indian Dinner  voucher in Palace D'India in Kuala Lumpur

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Airport Taxes Visa Expenses of personal nature

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All prices quoted per person in INR on twin sharing basis. Rates subject to change without notice Rates are applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons travelling at one time. Rates are applicable for Indian market only. All prices quoted per person in Indian Rupees on twin sharing basis. Rates subject to change without notice Rates are applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons travelling at one time. Rates are applicable for indian market only. Rates are based on Standard category of rooms.

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Thailand package tour - A BEST OF ASIA - SINGAPORE,THAILAND,MALAYSIA

Itinerary

Day 1 : Singapore Arrive at Singapore . After clearing the immigration, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to Hotel. Day free for relaxation. Overnight at the hotel

Day 2 : Singapore After breakfast, take a half day tour of Singapore City. You may like to visit the Sentosa Island(optional) or the Singapore Zoo (optional). Late evening, you may go for a Night Safari(optional). Overnight at the hotel

Day 3 : Singapore- Kualalumpur After breakfast, Rest of the at leisure ,check out of hotel and to be transferred to the train staion to board a evening train to Kualalumpur. Overnight at the train.

Day 4 : Kualalumpur- Genting Highlands After alighting from the train, you will be transferred to your hotel in Genting-. Enjoy rides at the outdoor theme parks. Overnight at the hotel

Day 5 : Genting Highlands After breakfast, day is free to explore the place on your own and enjoy the casonis at night. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 : Genting Highlands- Kualalumpur After breakfast, you will be transfeered to the hotel at Kualalumpur. Day free for relaxation. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 : Kualalumpur After breakfast, proceed for half day city tour of Kuala Lumpur. Spend rest of the day shopping and exploring the city. Overnight at the hotel

Day 8 : Kualalumpur- Bangkok- Pattaya After breakfast, check out of the hotel. You will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport to board your flight to Bangkok. Arrive at Don Muang International Airport, Bangkok and after clearing immigration and customs make your way to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) exit . Please ensure that you exit the same terminal that your flight arrives in (e.g. if you arrive by Thai Airways which arrives at Terminal 1, you should ensure that you exit customs at Terminal 1 itself). You will be met by our representative at the appointed seat in coach time at the ATTA waiting lounge and you will be transferred to Pattaya, 147 kms from Bangkok. Day is free for relaxation or you can take an optional Alcazar / Tiff any Show, the famous cultural dance performance. Overnight at the hotel

Day 9 : Pattaya Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the scenic Koh Larn - Coral Island. Major attractions viewing coral reefs from glass-bottomed boats, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, skiing and para-sailing (water sports are optional and can avail locally). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 : Pattaya- Bangkok After breakfast, check out of hotel. You will be transferred to the Bangkok hotel.The rest of the day is yours, to explore your surroundings at leisure.

Day 11 : Bangkok This morning you will do a city and orientation tour of historic and modern Bangkok, or the City of Angels as Bangkok is known to the Thai people. The programme includes a visit to the Reclining Buddha Temple (also known as Wat Pho), the oldest of the city temples situated opposite the Grand Palace. The temple is renowned as Thailand s oldest university and there are instructive murals illustrating the finer points of Thai massage which is still taught and practised here. The highlight is the 46 metre long and 15 metre high statue of a reclining Buddha. Also included is a visit to the Golden Buddha Temple (also known as Wat Traimit), located close to Hua Lum Pong, Bangkok s central railway station. The temple houses a 5.5 tonne solid gold Buddha, which was discovered when it s plaster casing broke whilst being transported to its new home. Following this you will be taken to a Gems Factory. Gemstones are mined in Thailand and nearby Myanmar. At the Gems factory you will see their team of experienced artists cut, polish, and set each precious stone to create a perfect and exquisite unique piece of jewellery.

Day 12 : Bangkok- Delhi After your breakfast, day is at your disposal to you will be transferred to Bangkok airport for your flight home.

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Return airfare Airport-Hotel-Railway Station transfer by seat in coach (SIC) basis in Singapore. KUL Station-Genting Hotel- Kualalumpur Hotel on SIC basis Kualalumpur Hotel -Airport transfer by SIC basis Airport – Pattaya – Bangkok – airport transfers in Thailand on SIC basis. 2 Nights accommodation in Singapore. 2 Nights accommodation in a Kuala Lumpur. 2 Nights accommodation in Bangkok. 2 Nights accommodation in Pattaya. 2 nights accomodation in Genting. Daily breakfast Train ticket from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur or v.v. Half day city tour of Singapore Half day city tour of Kuala Lumpur Batu caves tour Half-day City Tour of Bangkok Outdoor Theme Park Tickets in Genting All currently applicable hotel tax

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All prices quoted per person in Indian Rupees on twin sharing basis. Rates subject to change without notice depending on currency fluctuation . Rates are applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons travelling at one time. Rates are applicable for indian market only. Rates are based on Standard category of rooms. Rates not valid during conventions and special events. Rates in case Air Asia is being used, do not include charges for checked baggage

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