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Travel Europe with Family and Friends on Cultural Tours
Aug 16, 2009
Internet World Stats reports that as of December 2008 there were 803,903,540 people living in Europe. These people are alive with story telling and oral historic traditions. Historic landmarks, museums, natural parks, arts and entertainment venues and natural parks are some of the best places to visit while traveling through the continent. A guided tour is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to explore countries like Scotland, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Russia and Italy.
Scotland – Highlands and Islands, Inn to Inn
The eight day guided tour takes travelers through Scotland’s Celtic mountains and seaside. Upon arrival visitors will be escorted by a guide to their hotel in Fort William. The day wraps up with a group dinner that allows tourists to dine with other tour guests, share experiences and talk about fun activities that they want to engage in while they are in Scotland. On the second day of the tour, individuals, couples and families will depart Scotland’s west coast and hike to the Isle of Skye and the Ratagan Pass.
Day three takes travelers to the Dunvegan Castle, the home of the Chiefs of MacLeod. The castle is the oldest in Scotland and is surrounded by woods, sea lochs, gardens, rivers and mountains. A visit to the castle takes visitors through an area that was inhabited by the Chiefs of MacLeod for 800 years.
Other highlights of the excursion consist of a tour of the Skye Bridge, the Heritage Museum and the Inverewe Gardens. The guided tour includes five scenic hikes, hotel, meals and admission fees to historic sites. Cost of the tour is about $2,995 per person. Interested persons can contact the tour at Scotland, Highlands and Islands: Inn to Inn, English Lakeland Ramblers, 15404 Beachview Drive, Montclair, VA 22025 or by calling (800) 724-8801.
Ireland the Emerald Isle – Cultural Walking Adventure
This 11 day cultural walking adventure takes tourists to the Torc Waterfall, the Beara Peninsula, Derreen’s woodland gardens and the shores of Ballinskelligs Bay. While in Kilnarney travelers will picnic at the area’s national park. It is an excellent chance to walk and explore Ireland’s waterways, woodlands, plants and wildlife.
Other trip highlights take individuals and families on a boat ride across Kilnarney’s lakes and into pubs to enjoy fresh beer and authentic cuisines. While at the pubs, feel free to dance to the traditional Irish music. The Randall’s Court Hotel is one of the lodging choices where visitors can enjoy the area Persian and antique decorations.
The price of the tour for 2009 is about $3,695 per person. 2010 prices are set at about $3,795 per person. Included in the tour is the cost of a hotel, meals, experienced guide, admission fees to historic sites, transportation to and from the airport and all tour related transportation. Interested persons can contact the tour at Ireland the Emerald Isle, Cultural Walking Adventure, Classic Journeys, 7855 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 220, La Jolla, CA 92037 or by calling (800) 200-3887.
Cultural Immersion in Spain and Portugal
During this 11 day tour visitors will visit the Iberian Peninsula. Experienced tour guides and local historians will escort travelers through Lisbon, Seville, Alhambra, Costa Blanca and Barcelona. While walking down the winding streets of Evora, enjoy dining on fresh seafood, engaging in lively conversation with locals and shopping for souvenirs. Walk along the beaches of the Algarve coast and visit Spain’s memorable gardens, parks and historic monuments.
Local travel is by bus or train. Rates vary depending on the time of year that tourists schedule their travel. However, a typical adult tour cost about $1,599. The tour includes the cost of a roundtrip airline ticket. Hotel and meals are not included in the price of the tour. Interested persons can contact the tour at Cultural Immersion in Spain and Portugal,Gap Adventures, 19 Charlotte Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2H5 or by calling (800) 708-7761.
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