Discover two vibrant Mediterranean countries on one exciting vacation. Begin in Rome with two overnights and guided sightseeing that visits the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Next, follow the coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea to marvel at Pisa's Leaning Tower. Then spend two nights in Tuscany with Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance," and join the included walking tour of the historical center. In Verona, see Juliet's famous balcony; in Venice, enjoy a canal boat ride to St. Mark's Square and marvel at the elaborate architecture. Board an overnight ferry in Ancona and head to Greece. Visit Olympia and the impressive Mycenae archaeological site, and see the Corinth Canal. In Athens, the Acropolis is a highlight of the included sightseeing tour, then embark your ship and cruise among the spectacular Greek isles, including stops in Mykonos; Kusadasi, Turkey; Patmos; and Santorini. Return to Athens for a final overnight and the conclusion of your vacation.

This comprehensive vacation begins in London, then crosses the English Channel by ferry and arrives in Brussels by motorcoach. Continue to Germany for a leisurely Rhine River cruise. Through Bavaria, visit Nuremberg on the way to the Czech capital of Prague. Then travel into enchanting Bohemia and Moravia before reaching "waltzing" Vienna with its State Opera, Hofburg Palace, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Cross Austria and the Styrian Alps to Venice, where a canal boat ride takes you to St. Mark's Square. Here you'll also encounter the Bridge of Sighs, Doges' Palace, and the Basilica. Travel south to the "Eternal City" of Rome and to Renaissance Florence for highlights like Santa Croce, Signoria Square, and the beautiful Duomo. Stop in subtropical Lugano and spend two nights in scenic Lake Lucerne. Your final two nights are in Paris, the "City of Light," with guided sightseeing and free time to make your own discoveries.

Get down on the farm, enjoy the idyllic island life, smile at the crocodiles, snorkel the Whitsundays, dive the Great Barrier Reef, and then dance the night away in Cairns. This extravaganza shows you all that 'Down Under' has to offer. But don't feel you must leave when the tour ends. Why not visit New Zealand and see two more of the South Pacific's feature islands.

Your vacation begins with three overnights in Rome, the "Eternal City," and guided sightseeing that includes the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Then, view the Gulf of Naples from the top of Mount Vesuvius and learn about Pompeii, the town that was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. Take a ferry to the Isle of Capri and spend two nights enjoying its special flair. Cross the waters to the charming seaside resort of Sorrento, admire the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, then set off toward Sicily, Italy's biggest island. Spend two nights in the enchanting Taormina area and ride up Mount Etna, Europe's biggest volcano. Visit Syracuse, once the greatest city of Magna Grecia, and Noto, the baroque jewel of the south. Marvel at Agrigento's Valley of the Temples with the well-preserved ancient Greek temples and Selinunte's acropolis remains before reaching colorful Palermo, a city bearing evidence of the many invasions during its 3,000-year history. Ferry to Naples and motor back to Rome for the finale of your vacation.

Style: European Discoveries

This tour was created to please travellers of all ages! View castles of the Rhine Valley, see Somme Valley and explore handsome Prague Castle. Float along the canals of Venice, discover the alpine wonderland of Lake Lucerne and enjoy a guided tour through the impressive sights of Paris.