INSPIRING GETAWAYS
Italy and the Best of Greek Isles
Everywhere you travel in Europe you walk amidst living history. Learn about the lives of the gladiators. Walk up the Acropolis in Greece, ponder like Socrates, and take breathtaking photos from the top of the hill. Stroll around the small, white streets of Santorini, considered the most beautiful island in the world. You can enjoy the sun-kissed beaches and irresistible food of the Mediterranean.
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Mt Etna & Taormina
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Athens Acropolis
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Sailing at the Caldera
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Delos (a UNESCO World Heritage site)
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Benaki Museum
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Families of all ages looking for a variety of activities on-board or off-shore to please different age groups.
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Travelers looking to experience several port destinations without having to move hotel rooms.
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Social people who enjoy meeting others and having many activities to choose from.
Cruise Line:
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 - Embark - Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Day 2 - Sicily (Mesina), Italy
Day 3 - At Sea
Day 4 - Santorini, Greece
Day 5 - Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Day 6 - Mykonos, Greece
Day 7 - Rhodes, Greece
Day 8 - Chania (Souda), Crete, Greece
Day 9 - At Sea - Cruising
Day 10 - Naples, Italy
Day 11 - Disembark - Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Christmas Markets on the Danube
Bring your group to one of the most magical places in the world at the most magical time of year—Europe at Christmas time. Christmas trees and garlands are abundant as are the smells of chimney cakes and sausage on the griddle. Stay warm along the freshly snowed walkways by indulging in a warm apple cider or the traditional gluhwein. This is what Christmas is supposed to feel like.
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WWII highlights
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Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmakrt
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Tasting of Bavarian specialties
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Salzburg, Christmas markets
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Benedictine Abbey
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Schonbrunn Palace, Christmas markets
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Heroes’ Square
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Budapest Illuminations Cruise
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Mature traveler looking for slower-paced trip and without having to move hotels to visit multiple cities.
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Travelers looking to see Europe in a unique and small setting
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Enjoy visiting local markets for food, handmade crafts, and art
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History buffs
Cruise Line:
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 - Budapest, Hungary - Embarkation
Day 2 - Budapest, Hungary
Day 3 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Vienna, Austria
Day 4 - Vienna, Austria
Day 5 - Weissenkirchen - Wachau Valley - Melk, Austria
Day 6 - Linz, Austria
Day 7 Passau, Germany
Day 8 Vilshofen, Germany - Disembarkation
Country Roads of Ireland
Experience the wild, enchanting coastal routes as you explore the Emerald Isle. Along the way, you'll encounter ruined castles, quiet lakes, natural wonders and legendary characters.
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Kiss the Stone of Eloquence, and never be lost for words again
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100-year-old Japanese Gardens
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Blarney Castle
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Travel the magical Ring of Kerry
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700-foot Cliffs of Moher
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Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch and Eyre Squar
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See the Gothic Guildhall and the Georgian houses of Shipquay Street.
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Belfast’s City Hall, Queen's University, Parliament Building at Stormont
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Coastal scenery of the Dingle Peninsula
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Norman Castle at Carrickfergus
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Matured retired couples looking for in-depth knowledge of a country
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Families with grown children
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History Buffs
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Looking to see a lot in a short amount of time.
Cruise Line:
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Dublin - Dublin - Day at leisure
Day 2 - Dublin - Book of Kells, Trinity College
Day 3 - Cork
Day 4 - Killarney - City tour
Day 5 - Killarney - Visit Sneem, Moll’s Gap
Day 6 - Dromoland - Dingle Peninsula
Day 7 - Galway Bay - Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas
Day 8 - Galway Bay - Spanish Arch and Eyre Square
Day 9 - Londonderry - Gothic Guildhall and Georgian houses of Shipquay Street
Day 10 - Ballygally - Visit seaside town
Day 11 - Belfast - Visit Norman Castle at Carrickfergus
Day 12 - Depart Belfast
Italy Highlights
The beauty of the Italy Highlights in a compact but highly personalized itinerary. Perfect for the first time traveler to Italy that wants a guided tour without being part of a large tour bus
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Private Rome Walking Tour
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Trevi Fountain
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Spanish Steps
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The Forum, Thermal Baths in Pompeii
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Chianti Tour
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Private Florence Walking Tour
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Grand Canal Boat Tour by Water Taxi in Venice
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St. Mark’s Square
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Gondola Rides
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Multigenerational Families
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Travelers looking for a tailor-made itinerary
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Looking for small or private tours
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Travelers looking to avoid the large guided tour setting
Custom Tour Curated by Dietrich Getaways
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Rome
Day 2 - Rome - Colosseum and Roman Forum
Day 3 - Rome - Sistine Chapel, the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica
Day 4 - Pompeii Ruins
Day 5 - Florence - Tuscan Hills
Day 6 - Florence - Duomo, Michelangelo’s David
Day 7 - Venice - Grand Canal Boat Tour
Day 8 - Venice - The Golden Basilica and Doges Palace Tour
