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Albania Discovery by Kayak
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit historic fortress and visit two excellent museums
  • Head to the sea for a kayaking orientation talk and to start our paddling journey
  • A scenic drive to the seaside town Saranda on the Ionian sea
  • A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Butrint
  • Visit the Blue Eye, a deep water spring
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Cultural, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"I have travelled with ROW numerous times, including four trips on the Rogue River. Every trip has been wonderful and every person associated with ROW has been nice, knowledgeable, professional and fun. The Rogue is a great river and the trip is an excellent one for two people or a large group—and I have done both. I’ve taken both of my kids, one time each, and have organized groups of colleagues twice; most recently in 2019 when 14 of us gathered. The guides at ROW are great and help to make the trip very enjoyable. The scenery, lodging and the wonderful outdoors including warm air and refreshing water, make for a wonderful escape from the everyday routine. The fact that this trip offers beds and indoor plumbing is a nice benefit and allows those who have an aversion to camping a chance to see the wilderness. I have recommended ROW and the Rogue trip more times than I can count and my group has already reserved our trip for 2021. What are you waiting for?"

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Norway and Scotland: Fjordlands to the Inner Hebrides
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Kayak the mirror-like waters of Norway’s Sognefjorden, and discover hidden inlets by Zodiac.
  • Spot puffins, guillemots, and razorbills along the cliffs of Noss, and visit a renowned seabird research station on Fair Isle—located on the migration flyway.
  • Hike to the lighthouse at Sumburgh Head, explore splendid gardens at Loch Ewe, and dive the historic wrecks of Scapa Flow.
  • Discover an archaeological treasure trove: Viking longhouses in the Shetlands, Stone Age megaliths in the Orkneys, and the sacred Christian sites of Iona.

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50 Plus, Sailing, Small Ship Cruise

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"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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Best of Venice Florence & Rome
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • More than 20 group sightseeing events
  • St. Mark's Square and Basilica tour
  • Venice lagoon excursion
  • Accademia Art Museum tour
  • Rome's Ancient Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
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Greece in 12 days - Ancient Ruins & Mykonos, Paros & Santorini - Charm
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

Highlights

  • Acropolis of Athens
  • Athens
  • Delphi
  • Kalambaka
  • Meteora
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Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Very well organised, excellent guide and information. Superb coach driver."

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Portugal in 13 days - Cultural Treasures & Algarve Escape - CHARM
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Algarve, Lisbon, Porto

Highlights

  • Algarve
  • Fátima
  • Lisbon
  • Nazarè
  • Obidos
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Very well organised, excellent guide and information. Superb coach driver."

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Greece in 10 days - Ancient Ruins, Mykonos & Santorini - Charm
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

Highlights

  • Acropolis of Athens
  • Athens
  • Kalambaka
  • Mykonos
  • Santorini

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Very well organised, excellent guide and information. Superb coach driver."

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Portugal & Spain in 15 days - Treasures of Iberia - Charm
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Toledo

Highlights

  • Fátima
  • Lisbon
  • Obidos
  • Porto
  • Sintra
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

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"Very well organised, excellent guide and information. Superb coach driver."

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Ireland & Scotland in 15 days - Stunning Ireland & The Highlands - Charm
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Dublin, Edinburgh, Galway

Highlights

  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Dublin
  • Kilkenny
  • Killarney National Park

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

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"Very well organised, excellent guide and information. Superb coach driver."

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Europe Budget Ruins & Archaeology Trips & Packages Reviews

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A Perfect 10

Jan 2023

Provided byRick Steves

Sicily is Pure Eye Candy :: Will Leave You Wanting More :: Seamless Way To Travel The Island

A perfect "10" for the Rick Steves' Best of Sicily 11-Day Tour. My 1st tour with any company. This was a perfect combination of scheduled time and free time .. with ...

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Mark

Jan 2017

Provided byRick Steves

Our Rick Steve's "Best of Italy Tour," starting in Varenna, October 18, through Rome, November 3, 2015.

We flew into Milan and toured the town on our own a few days. Then we took the train to Varenna on Lake Como to formally start our Rick Steves tour with our guide, L...

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Lindsey

Feb 2019

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NIGHTMARE Experience

I've been on two trips with Great Value and loved the experience, however, our last trip has been a NIGHTMARE. From no communication from Great Value, to finding out...

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Rebecca

Dec 2022

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DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!

The only positive thing about this entire trip was our tour guide who was knowledgeable and kind despite all the horrible things that happened during the trip. To ...

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Kara

Jan 2017

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I think a little re-evaluation of tour guides is needed.

Went on one tour to Italy and Greece. I believe that one was planned out as well as it could have been. We missed excursions we already paid for and was told too bad...

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