David's current tour offerings
When it comes to showing people around my favorite places in Europe, no one can do it better. This is not to say that I know Europe better than anyone else, it's just that I know my tour destinations like a local. Taking a tour with Exploring Europe is a guaranteed success because we know the destinations, the hotels, the restaurants, and the things to see and experience. We won't waste your time sitting on a bus, wandering through tacky tourist's shops, or waiting around for something to happen. Instead you can expect a well thought-out and pre-planned tour experience designed to enhance and maximize your travel experience. When traveling with me, you'll experience Europe from an insider's perspective... not simply as a sightseer watching Europe pass through the window of a tour bus.
Switzerland and France
March 13 - 20, 2011
$2850 + air
Enjoy springtime in Europe! Fewer crowds, cooler weather and cheaper flights make this travel opportunity unique and enjoyable. Your tour begins in Switzerland in my favorite alpine village of Lauterbrunnen. After two nights in Switzerland, we travel to Strasbourg (one night) and then Paris for four nights.
Paris and Madrid
March 20 - 26, 2011
$2189 + air
Join David as he takes you on an adventure through these two amazing capital cities. Enjoy three full days in each city packed with plenty of sights, great art, education and culture. Don't worry, there will be ample opportunity to slow down and experience the amibiance in these great capital cities.
This is a group tour consisting of up to 45 travelers. Tour participants consist of a lively mix of young adults up to active seniors.
Highlights of Spain and Portugal
June 11 - 19, 2011
Small Group - Less Walking - More Sigthseeing - Fun for the Young at Heart
Join David on this small group and stress-free highlight tour of the Iberian Peninsula. This tour is specifically designed for the “young at heart” who don’t want to wear themselves out with lots of walking and standing in museums. Experience all the sights with minimal physical exertion!
This tour is designed for nine or fewer passengers.
Italy - Switzerland - France
June 21 - July 1, 2011
$3285 + air
We’ve laced together the must-see destinations of Paris, Florence, and Rome with some of the most charming villages in Europe. You’ll see the big attractions (the Vatican, Colosseum, Eiffel Tower, Michelangelo’s David, and the Louvre), yet also have an opportunity to slow-down and experience European life and culture.
Connect with friends and locals in our favorite villages and get a sample of what it might actually be like to live in Europe. Swim in the Mediterranean, hike in the Alps, feast in Burgundy and experience Europe like no other tour can offer.
This is a group tour consisting of up to 35 travelers.
Exploring Scotland and Ireland
July 3 - 13, 2011
$2579 + air
Beginning in Scotland, you will spend eleven exciting days exploring the Celtic connections of these two countries. Visit Glasgow for a look at modern-day Scotland and Edinburgh for the medieval and Georgian times. In between, experience the lush medows, mountains and lochs of the Highlands. Then, take a short flight over to Ireland where we will dance right into Dublin and all its history. Then, make a trip around the southern part of the Ireland visiting ancient monastic settlements, "forty shades of green" mountains and valleys, several charming seaport towns and for sure, a pub or two!
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The Best of Italy
July 23 - August 1, 2011
$3140 + air
The three Italian "biggies"...Venice, Florence, and Rome combine to make this the ultimate heart of Italy tour. Whether it be drifting on a gondola in Venice's canals, gaping open-jawed at Brunelleschi's magnificent Renaissance dome, or even licking a gelato at Rome's famous Trevi fountain...there is sure to be a thrilling "wow" moment everyday.
You'll also experience the countryside of Tuscany while visiting Greve in Chianti, Siena, and Volterra. Each offers a unique peek into the culture, history and ambiance of Italian hilltowns. A highlight of the tour is our exclusive cooking class and dinner at Ristorante Del Duce in Volterra.
There is not a better opportunity to take a bite out of Italy! Saturate your trip with "thrifty and tasteful" travels served up stress-free and cuisine heavy.
