Although we appreciate that many guests will choose to explore the city alone, this tour is for those of us who enjoy seeing the sights from the comfort of a coach, and who value the services of a fully qualified, English speaking guide to enlighten us.

We shall visit master chocolatier Kees Raat from Metropolitandeli, whose knowledge on chocolate is second to none. Here, we shall have a tasting.

We travel by coach to the windmill village Zaanse Schans – a name deriving from the defending wall (schans) which was erected at the end of the 16th century for the war against the Spaniards. Although the wall has since disappeared, the name was revived in 1950, when it became the location for a collection of houses and small businesses from the 17th and 18th centuries.

We travel to the historic city of Delft, famous for its Delft Blue pottery.

For those who have visited Amsterdam before or just prefer to do their own thing, this tour is perfect.

The attraction of Oporto, Portugal’s second largest city, lies in its workday atmosphere.

The Oporto that we shall see today dates mainly from the 18th century, when trade was booming and merchants financed fine houses for themselves. We will have the chance to see some of the city’s finest buildings on this tour.

Our panoramic drive around Oporto shows us a town of major contrasts, with large avenues and squares surrounded by older narrow picturesque streets and simple façades.

Today Braga is known for its historic buildings, monuments, gardens and fountains.

For those who have visited Oporto before or just prefer to do their own thing, this tour is perfect.

Departing Portimao, we head to Cape St Vincent, the most south-westerly point of mainland Europe.

This leisurely tour provides us with a glimpse into historic Lagos, the magnificent Ponta da Piedade coastline and the resort hideaway of Carvoeiro.

Leaving the quayside, we drive to the old city of Silves. Once a city of glittering minarets and bustling bazaars, it was the Moorish capital of the Algarve.

Palmitos Park is a botanical garden and zoological park situated approximately ten kilometres (six miles) from Maspalomas, and should not be missed by anyone visiting Gran Canaria.

Departing the quayside, we drive through the commercial area of Las Palmas, until we reach Teror, a town of wide streets and colonial mansions with traditional wooden balconies.

The Maspalomas beach stretches 2,710 metres along the southernmost point of Gran Canaria.

The Canary Islands are Europe’s winter place in the sun, and this tour offers us the opportunity to experience first hand some of the most popular resort areas on the south side of the island.

We begin our tour with a short drive to the oldest quarter of Las Palmas – Vegueta. A maze of cobblestone streets and quaint shaded squares, we shall make our way to Columbus House

Departing from the quayside, we shall board our tour transport and travel to Aloelixir.

This tour allows us to discover the flora of Gran Canaria. Approximately 43 percent of the territory here is protected and the flora of the Canary Islands is unique to the world, since many of these species, now extinct in their places of origin, survive here as living relics of earlier geological periods.

Departing from the quayside, we begin our tour with a drive to the harbour of Puerto Base in Puerto Rico to board our catamaran.

For those of us who have visited Tenerife before or just prefer to do our own thing, this tour is perfect.

Departing the quayside, we drive by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of Aguere Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital.

Departing the quayside, we begin our tour with a transfer to the yacht harbour of Puerto Colon, where we board our catamaran.

Departing the quayside, we take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to Esperanza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.

Departing from the quayside we will board our waiting jeeps. To begin our we travel towards Canadas del Teide, where we will stop at the impressive Esperanza Forest for a photo opportunity.

Garachico is a picturesque village resort on the northern coast of Tenerife, and was once the island’s main port. In 1706, the harbour was partially blocked by lava in a volcanic flow; we can observe the remains of the former town, its typical architecture and the volcanic siphons formed by lava on the sea.

An extinct volcano, Mount Teide, dominates Tenerife’s mountainous landscape; at 3,718 metres (12,200 feet), it is the highest peak in Spain. The volcanic scenery of Tenerife is both enchanting and inspiring, and has been the setting of famous movies such as Planet of the Apes and One Million Years Before. Santa Cruz is the lively cosmopolitan capital of this, the largest of the Canary Islands. Throughout the city there is a variety of architectural and historical interests to suit all tastes.

The official currency of Tenerife is the Euro.

From Santa Cruz, we will take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperanza Forest. As we travel through the pine tree vegetation of the forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.

Departing the harbour of Santa Cruz, we pass by the university town of La Laguna and cross to one of the finest wine-growing areas on the island to reach Tacoronte and then El Sauzal on the western coast.

Departing the quayside, we head south-west, passing the picturesque villages of Uga and Yaiza, before taking a camel ride along the outskirts of the National Park of Timanfaya, more commonly known as the Fire Mountains.

Departing from the quayside, we will have an approximate 20-minute drive to reach Puerto del Carmen, the main and first tourist resort on the Island.

The northern part of Lanzarote has some exceptional examples of how the volcanic eruptions affect the landscape and life on the island.

Departing the quayside, we head south-west, passing the picturesque villages of Uga and Yaiza, before taking a camel ride along the outskirts of the National Park of Timanfaya, more commonly known as the Fire Mountains.

We leave our ship to embark on an unforgettable journey into the waters of Puerto Calero, where we experience an underwater dive from the safety and comfort of a submarine.

Departing from the quayside we head for the centre of the Island, Mozaga, where we will visit Monumento al Campesino.

The northern part of Lanzarote has some exceptional examples of how the volcanic eruptions affect the landscape and life on the island.

 Our tour begins with a panoramic drive of Lisbon city centre. We shall make a brief stop at the top of King Edward VII Park, from where we can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and harbour.

Following a short briefing at the quayside, we travel in our fully-equipped jeeps to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills, north of Lisbon.

Departing the quayside by coach, we will have a short sightseeing drive through the city of Lisbon, stopping at such highlights as the Belem area where we will have an outside explanation of the Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument of the Discoveries for a photo opportunity.

Following a scenic 75-minute drive through the Portuguese countryside, we arrive at the medieval town of Obidos for a unique experience to travel back in time.

Leaving Lisbon through Monsanto Park, we travel to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills north of Lisbon.

A hilly city paved with cobblestones, Lisbon’s sights are best enjoyed from the comfort of a coach. This tour takes in many famous city sights.

On this tour we can enjoy the most famous sights of Lisbon from the comfort of our coach, as well as a drive along the scenic coast to Estoril.