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

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 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.

En route to Bayona – a picturesque village at the mouth of the Muino River – we will see some of the beautiful Galician coastline.

 
During the Middle Ages, there were three main places of pilgrimage for Christianity – Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela.

One of the greatest architectural treasures of the province of Pontevedra is Soutomaior Castle. Built in the 12th century by Fernan Eanes de Soutomaior, the castle has been inhabited by several distinguished personalities throughout the years.

THIS TOUR WILL ONLY OPERATE FOR VISTAS WINE THEMED CRUISES

We then drive briefly to a regional wine cellar to sample one of the local wines, before returning to Vigo and our awaiting ship.

Departing the quayside, we drive in a northerly direction to Pontevedra. En route, our guide will explain the history of this important part of the Galician region.

Discover one of Spain’s most spectacular regions where ancient villages cling to mountainsides on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. 

Explore the Alhambra in one of the most beautiful cities in Spain.

Following our visit to the gardens, we proceed to the Bodega Señorio de Nevada, located in a valley where the Romans started wine production. Here we will begin our tour of the vineyards, and shall have an explanation of the vines, from the planting and growing to the harvesting and pruning of the grapes.

THIS TOUR WILL ONLY OPERATE FOR VISTAS WINE THEMED CRUISES

Casa de los Bates is a unique 19th century house, located in the heart of Granada’s sun-drenched tropical coast in Andalucia. Two splendid and very distinct gardens dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries are authentic jewels to explore.

In Murcia we can find a suggesting fusion of cultures and artistic styles, shaped especially in its splendid cathedral.

This tour will allow us to be submerged in history, having the opportunity to view some of the most impressive examples of historical architecture in this region of Spain.

During this tour, we shall enter into an exploration of smells and sights as we discover the secrets of Spanish wine making.

THIS TOUR WILL OPERATE FOR VISTAS WINE THEMED CRUISES ONLY

This tour takes us on a visit to the monuments of Alicante. The city was founded by the Romans, who named it ‘Lucentum’ (‘the city of light’), and today it is a typical vibrant, cosmopolitan city, with wide esplanades and numerous cafés and terraces to relax in and soak up the Mediterranean sun.

Our tour today to the Botanical Gardens of Huerto Del Cura invites us to experience more than 2,000 years of history.

Guadalest is one of the most popular and stunning tourist attractions on the Costa Blanca, known for its beautiful views of the surrounding valleys.

Montserrat Monastery is located in the middle of the mountains, a unique work of art. It seems that around 20 to 25 million years ago, a small inland sea shaped the rock formations, which later became the mountainous relief known as Montserrat.

The old Barcelona, the Gothic Quarter, where the original Roman and medieval city was located, remains comparatively undisturbed, and we will see both the old and new aspects of the city on this tour.

This tour will take us to the seaside village of Sitges, located on the Mediterranean coast 35 kilometres (approximately 21 miles) south of Barcelona.

Throughout our walking tour our guide will be on hand to inform us about the Catalan gastronomic culture - an essential ingredient of the regions cultural heritage.

This excursion is perfect for those of us who would like to visit the city of Barcelona, but are worried about the amount of walking involved in Tour A. We can relax on our coach as our guide introduces us to the city’s main attractions.

Relax on Ibiza’s Playa D’en Bossa Beach, the longest stretch of beach on the island.

This tour will take us across fertile farmland, over hills, alongside cliffs and finally down to an unexpectedly placid sea. Covering the northern territory of the island, it offers several photo opportunities.

Discover parts of Ibiza you didn’t know existed.

Following our visit, we travel to San Antonio. Once a quiet fishing village, San Antonio is now a lively, bustling port.

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.

 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.