It may come as a surprise that the beloved Irish tune "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" was written by a trio of American songwriters. That's the moving influence of this enchanting and captivating land. So, when are Irish eyes smiling? At every moment on this undiscovered tour of Ireland – as you stroll down the lively streets of Dublin, sip Guinness in a boisterous pub on the Dingle Peninsula, take a horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through the Killarney countryside, and even bake scones on a quaint Irish sheep farm near Galway. By way of the most dramatic coastal and pastoral scenery, this tour of Ireland leads you to the lesser-known gems of the Emerald Isle as well as the cliffs, castles, and famous crystal you've long heard of. As you hum along the winding Ring of Kerry and the rocky Aran Islands, this tour of Ireland "will steal your heart away."

ITINERARY

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
DAY 2 DUBLIN–KILDARE–STROKESTOWN–CASTLEBAR
DAY 3 CASTLEBAR–KYLEMORE–GALWAY
DAY 4 GALWAY. EXCURSION TO THE ARAN ISLANDS
DAY 5 GALWAY–CLIFFS OF MOHER–LIMERICK
DAY 6 LIMERICK–FOYNES–DINGLE PENINSULA–KILLARNEY
DAY 7 KILLARNEY. EXCURSION TO RING OF KERRY
DAY 8 KILLARNEY–BLARNEY–WATERFORD
DAY 9 WATERFORD–AVOCA–DUBLIN
DAY 10 DUBLIN

MEALS

Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners

In Greek mythology, the Scylla and Charybdis were two sea monsters located in the Strait of Messina between Sicily and the Italian mainland, endangering ancient mariners and inspiring the expression "being caught between a rock and a hard place." Will you find yourself in such a predicament on this Undiscovered Tour of Southern Italy and Sicily? On the contrary, you'll delightfully find yourself caught between Byzantine and Roman culture, flanked by Norman and Italian influences, and in the midst of a cross-cultural wonderland. Your comparison of cobblestones, customs, and cuisine gets underway in Rome, heads down to the dramatic Sorrento Coast, and then kicks the fun from Italy's heel to its toe and all the way into the great melting pot of Sicily. From Italy's lower half to its largest island, ruins, resorts—a rich history awaits.

ITINERARY

• DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
• DAY 2 ROME–CASTEL GANDOLFO–SORRENTO COAST
• DAY 3 SORRENTO COAST. EXCURSION TO CAPRI
• DAY 4 SORRENTO COAST. EXCURSION TO POMPEII AND NAPLES
• DAY 5 SORRENTO COAST–BARI
• DAY 6 BARI–LECCE–ALBEROBELLO AREA
• DAY 7 ALBEROBELLO AREA
• DAY 8 ALBEROBELLO AREA–MATERA–PIZZO CALABRO–REGGIO CALABRIA
• DAY 9 REGGIO CALABRIA–TAORMINA RIVIERA
• DAY 10 TAORMINA RIVIERA
• DAY 11 TAORMINA RIVIERA
• DAY 12 TAORMINA RIVIERA–AGRIGENTO–PALERMO
• DAY 13 PALERMO
• DAY 14 PALERMO

VACATION HIGHLIGHTS

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

• Arab-Norman cathedral of Monreale
• Archeological area of Agrigento
• Archeological Site of Pompeii
• Historic Centre of Naples
• Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City
• The Sassi of Matera (See only)
• The Trulli of Alberobello

MEALS

Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch; 6 dinners

Parmesan and prosciutto. Ferraris and Fiats. Ruins and the Riviera. Some of Italy's greatest indulgences can be found up north. Italy's "Fabulous Five," the pastel-hued cliffside fishing villages along the Mediterranean, start the count of the numerous joys you'll experience on this Undiscovered Tour of Northern Italy. In addition to finding the freshest seafood along the coast, you'll relish a balsamic vinegar tasting in the epicurean city of Modena, a parmesan cheese tasting near Verdi's hometown of Busseto, a risotto lunch at a Vercelli rice factory, and a wine tasting in vineyard-dotted Gabiano. To spice things up, you'll speed over to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, cruise to the yacht-filled harbor of Portofino, and strut your stuff down the streets of Milan. Leading you to the fabulous, the famous, and the fashionable, this tour is the way to see Northern Italy in style.

ITINERARY

• DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MILAN, ITALY
• DAY 2 MILAN–BUSSETO–PARMA
• DAY 3 PARMA. EXCURSION TO MODENA & MARANELLO
• DAY 4 PARMA–LUCCA
• DAY 5 LUCCA–CINQUE TERRE–RAPALLO
• DAY 6 RAPALLO. EXCURSION TO PORTOFINO
• DAY 7 RAPALLO–GABIANO–TURIN
• DAY 8 TURIN
• DAY 9 TURIN–VERCELLI–MILAN
• DAY 10 MILAN

VACATION HIGHLIGHTS

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

• Cinque Terre
• Portovenere (Cinque Terre and the Islands)

MEALS

Full buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches; 3 three-course dinners

No rabbit's foot, horseshoe, or four-leaf clover can bring the good fortune that awaits on this grand and mostly undiscovered vacation to Ireland. On our most in-depth tour of this rolling green paradise, you'll experience the luck of the Irish at every scenic turn. Making a full loop around the Emerald Isle—including Northern Ireland—you'll see the cliffs, castles, and thatched-roof countryside Eire is known for as well as its coastal ports, medieval villages, and soulful cities. Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience where the ill-fated ship was built, and soak in the atmosphere in the lively pubs of Dublin where Irish history is still the topic du jour. Your stroke of luck continues as you stop to bake scones at a quaint Irish farm, take a private boat to beautiful Garinish Island, enjoy an Irish Coffee demonstration, and meet the legendary crystal makers in Waterford. The fun that awaits is crystal clear.

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN SHANNON, IRELAND–LIMERICK
DAY 2 LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–CLIFDEN
DAY 3 CLIFDEN–KYLEMORE–WESTPORT–SLIGO
DAY 4 SLIGO–DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND–GIANT'S CAUSEWAY–BELFAST
DAY 5 BELFAST
DAY 6 BELFAST–CARLINGFORD, IRELAND–DUBLIN
DAY 7 DUBLIN
DAY 8 DUBLIN–KILKENNY–WATERFORD
DAY 9 WATERFORD–BLARNEY–KINSALE
DAY 10 KINSALE–GARINISH ISLAND–KILLARNEY
DAY 11 KILLARNEY. EXCURSION TO DINGLE PENINSULA
DAY 12 KILLARNEY–ADARE–LIMERICK
DAY 13 LIMERICK

VACATION HIGHLIGHTS

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

• Archeological Sites of Paestum
• Castel del Monte
• Historic Centre of Naples
• The Trulli of Alberobello

MEALS

Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 dinners

Don't be shy—you're not the only daydreaming traveler with a major crush on Scotland. With its lush rolling hills, dramatic coastlines, tiny villages, and towering fairytale castles, what's not to love? On this Undiscovered Tour of Scotland, you'll feel your heart skip a beat as you journey through the breathtaking Highlands, ferry to its most beautiful islands, and immerse yourself in a world of haunting bagpipes, hallowed battlefields, and hoppy brews—the perfect choice for washing down traditional fish and chips at a Scottish chippy. With visits to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, the legendary golf town of St. Andrews, and a famous whisky distillery for a tour and a wee dram, this Scotland vacation offers countless opportunities to raise a glass to your many passions. Making a spectacular scenic loop from Edinburgh to Glasgow, this Scottish Highland Fling tour is indeed an affair to remember.

ITINERARY

• DAY 1 ARRIVE IN EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
• DAY 2 EDINBURGH
• DAY 3 EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–INVERNESS
• DAY 4 INVERNESS–DUNROBIN–THURSO
• DAY 5 THURSO. EXCURSION TO THE ORKNEY ISLANDS
• DAY 6 THURSO–DURNESS–ULLAPOOL–GAIRLOCH
• DAY 7 GAIRLOCH–ISLE OF SKYE–FORT WILLIAM–OBAN
• DAY 8 OBAN. EXCURSION TO THE ISLES OF MULL AND IONA
• DAY 9 OBAN–LOCH LOMOND–GLASGOW
• DAY 10 GLASGOW

VACATION HIGHLIGHTS

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

• Forth Road Bridge
• Heart of Neolithic Orkney
• Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

MEALS
Full Scottish breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 6 three-course dinners

What's playing tonight? Nothing as dramatic as the stunning scenery of lush and verdant Scotland. With its glacial glens, mysterious lochs, and dramatic coastlines, Scotland has rightfully served as the beautiful backdrop for many of our favorite dramas, thrillers, and cliffhangers. While James Bond, Harry Potter, and the clans of Outlander have introduced us to this awe-inspiring land, the magnificent moors, mountains, woodlands, and waterfalls steal the scenes. See them all on this splendid tour of Scotland as you take the low roads, high roads, and winding roads through the Lowlands, Highlands, and islands to witness the country's breathtaking castles, hallowed battlefields, and mysterious ruins—stopping to catch your breath in the boisterous breweries and dizzying distilleries along the way. Spoiler alert—this is the most unspoiled scenery you'll witness in your lifetime.

ITINERARY

• DAY 1 ARRIVE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
• DAY 2 GLASGOW–FALKIRK–ROYAL BURGH OF CULROSS–LINLITHGOW–EDINBURGH
• DAY 3 EDINBURGH
• DAY 4 EDINBURGH. EXCURSION TO ABBOTSFORD
• DAY 5 EDINBURGH–ST. ANDREWS–PITLOCHRY–INVERNESS
• DAY 6 INVERNESS. HIGHLANDS EXCURSION
• DAY 7 INVERNESS–THURSO
• DAY 8 THURSO. EXCURSION TO THE ORKNEY ISLANDS
• DAY 9 THURSO–ULLAPOOL–ISLE OF SKYE
• DAY 10 ISLE OF SKYE
• DAY 11 ISLE OF SKYE–GLENFINNAN–ISLE OF MULL
• DAY 12 ISLE OF MULL. EXCURSION TO ISLE OF IONA
• DAY 13 ISLE OF MULL–INVERARAY–GLASGOW
• DAY 14 GLASGOW

VACATION HIGHLIGHTS

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

• Forth Road Bridge
• Heart of Neolithic Orkney
• Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

MEALS
Full Scottish breakfast daily; 2 lunches; 9 three-course dinners

Trekked by more than half of humankind's ancient world, modern day Sicily still offers off-the-beaten-path discoveries that reveal an undiscovered side of Italy. The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French, Germans, Spanish, Italians, and even the British have left an impression on this gorgeous island, and it shows in its diverse architecture, unique culture, and multinational cuisine. As you trace the sparkling coast from the flamboyant capital city of Palermo to the ultra-chic Taormina Riviera, you can expect stunning archaeological treasures, ancient works of art, and a warm welcome at every turn, and a cool gelato on every corner. Traditional granita, cannoli, Marsala wine, and a tasting at Dolceria Bonajuto, Sicily's oldest chocolate factory, only sweeten the experience on this Undiscovered Tour of Sicily.

ITINERARY

• DAY 1 ARRIVE IN PALERMO, ITALY
• DAY 2 PALERMO
• DAY 3 PALERMO–ERICE–MARSALA–MAZARA DEL VALLO
• DAY 4 MAZARA DEL VALLO–SCIACCA–AGRIGENTO
• DAY 5 AGRIGENTO–PIAZZA ARMERINA–CALTAGIRONE–RAGUSA
• DAY 6 RAGUSA. EXCURSION TO MODICA
• DAY 7 RAGUSA–NOTO–SYRACUSE
• DAY 8 SYRACUSE–CATANIA–TAORMINA RIVIERA
• DAY 9 TAORMINA RIVIERA EXCURSION TO SAVOCA
• DAY 10 TAORMINA RIVIERA

VACATION HIGHLIGHTS

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

• Arab-Norman cathedral of Monreale
• Archeological area of Agrigento
• Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto: City of Noto
• Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto: Ragusa
• Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica
• Villa Romana del Casale

MEALS

Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch; 6 three-course dinners