European Guided Vacations

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Just a sampling of what is available in Europe in Adventures By Disney guided vacations:

Scotland

What could be more fascinating than following the history of royalty and clans in some of the most beautiful places on the planet?

Arrive in Edinburgh for a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel, the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian. After a good night’s rest, visit the sights, including the Royal Yacht Britannia, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, and a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle. Then the next day you are off for an excursion to the Scottish Borders where you’ll spend time at the stunning Floors Castle with a privately guided tour of the castle and gardens (Junior Adventurers can enjoy the outdoor area with their Adventure Guides) along with a private lunch and a shortbread-making lesson.

Time to depart Edinburgh for Inverness and the Highlands, where you’ll visit the Scotch Whiskey Experience, followed by lunch at the Amber Restaurant. Then off to Blair Castle for a privately-guided visit before arriving at Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness, your home for the next four nights. This evening the adults enjoy a group meal together in a private setting at the Kingsmills Hotel with entertainment provided by a local Scottish storyteller who will regale the group with tales of Scottish lore and traditions. Junior Adventurers have time on their own with their Adventure Guides for dinner and a Disney movie before joining their parents for the storytelling.

The next day enjoy Loch Ness with a cruise on the loch in a research vessel in search of the famous Loch Ness monster, then tour the eerie Urquhart Castle back onshore. After lunch at Loch Ness Cafe, it’s time for a canoeing on Loch Ness. Later dinner and Scottish entertainment at Bogbain Farm for a delightful evening filled with Ceilidh dancing, traditional Scottish music, delicious Scottish barbecue, and storytelling.

Day 6 visit the Culloden Battlefield Site with lunch at the Mustard Seed Restaurant on the banks of the River Ness. Then take part in the Take part in this centuries-old sport of falconry and gain insight into these graceful and elegant birds of prey. ]

Perhaps everyone’s favorite day is the adventure at Rothiemurchus Estate—one of the most significant tracts of ancient woodland forest in Britain with its beautiful Loch an Eilein and a 13th-century castle sitting on the lake’s wee island. Enjoy archery and partake in Highland games competition before lunch featuring locally sourced Scottish foods served in the vintage marquee on the Inverdruie House lawn. After lunch hike on the estate during which Junior Adventurers take part in a scavenger hunt along the way. Then motor coach around the property with a stop to feed the traditional Highland cattle and to feed Scottish red deer. A farewell dinner at the at your hotel includes Highland dancers and bagpipers.

Central Europe: Prague, Salzburg, and Vienna

For me, one of the most fascinating and romantic areas of Europe is Austria and the Czech Republic. Medieval castles and storybook villages all come true with an Adventures By Disney guided family vacation. Begin your adventure in fascinating Prague where your hotel is the Prague Marriott, just steps away from Gothic Old Town Square. A welcome dinner at Folklore Garden Restaurant with traditional Czech dishes and dancers and musicians dressed in traditional costumes, who will teach you Czech songs, dances and games. The next day take a walking tour of famous landmarks such as St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, and the medieval Astronomical Clock followed by a hands-on hands-on workshop where you’ll decorate kraslice—traditional Czech Easter eggs (summer departures)—or learn about gingerbread decoration (holiday departures).

Stop in quaint Česky Krumlov on your way to Salzburg, Austria, where you’ll check in at the Salzburg Sheraton. The next day enjoy a tour and lunch at Hellbrun Palace, then a privately guided tour of locations from the film “The Sounds of Music.” At dinner this evening, be entertained by Mozart violinists at St. Peter’s Stiftskeller, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in operation since 803 A.D.

Your second day in Salzburg comes with a choice of activities: either a Private tours of the Eishole Ice Cave with its ethereal Ice Cathedral; or an organic farm and cheesery tour. Then a visit to the medieval Hohenwerfen Castle.

The next day is a Boat Cruise on Lake Traunsee and lunch on the lake at The Restaurant at the Seehotel Schwan. Following lunch, continue your journey to Vienna.

In Vienna is a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Schonbrunn Palace, and then a visit and lunch at the Vienna Zoo.In the afternoon see the renowned Royal Spanish Riding School in Vienna’s ornate Hofburg Castle, and the trip’s grand finale is a private dinner at Rathauskeller in the basement of Vienna City Hall.

Italy and Amalfi Coast

Some of the most romantic places on earth are found in Italy. Of course, fabulous food, places steeped in history, fascinating ruins, and lovely beaches simply go without saying. On arrival in Naples, you’re whisked off to Sorrento to begin a uniquely charming vacation. The Grand Hotel La Favorita welcomes you with a reception and dinner the first evening. On day two, wind your way along Italy’s spectacular coastal region for an exploration of the charming cliffside village of Postino before boarding a private boat to enjoy the Amalfi coastline. On the way back to Sorrento, stop at the idyllic La Galateafarm for pizza making that is part of your dinner feast along with fresh fare from the farm and an Italian folkloric dance presentation. The following day take a ferry to the magical isle of Capri and ride a funicular to the heights of Capri town, followed by a private cruise around the island and a chance for a dip in the sapphire blue water.

A visit to ancient Pompeii with a private guided tour of the ruins is truly a highlight before riding a high-speed bullet train to Florence and Brunelleschi Hotel Florence, just steps from the main piazza. Next day, walk the streets of Florence on a guided tour, see Michelangelo’s “David” and the Duomo, then embark on a privately guided tour of the Uffizi, one of the most famous art museums in the world.

The subsequent morning’s excursion to Siena includes an exploration of a city brimming with well-preserved medieval architecture and art on a privately guided tour. Then on to a Tuscan farm for a homemade pasta lunch and a wine tasting experience for the adults. Junior Adventurers can enjoy a tasting of their own—Italian soda and cookies! Plus, they can visit with the farm animals. The next day it’s Lucca for a bicycle ride atop the famous walls of the city and a privately guided walking tour followed by a visit to Pisa for views of its leaning tower. End your spectacular trip with an farewell dinner at a Tuscan venue in Florence.

Norway

The Kingdom of Norway, the setting of Disney’s animated adventure, Frozen, is revealed in all its magical beauty on this 7-night adventure. Convene in Bergen, a storybook village that was the inspiration for Arendelle, where Anna and Elsa live, with a stay at the Hotel Norgel. Meet your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner this evening.

The adventure begins in full force the next morning with river rafting in Voss amid stunning mountain vistas. Have a riverside lunch in a grass-roofed cabin before departing for Flam and the historic Fretheim Hotel where you’ll feast on a barbecue dinner at the hotel. From Flam you’ll enjoy an excursion to dramatic fjords on a RIB (rigid inflatable boat), a visit to a 12th century Stave church, and lessons in cheese making.

The next day it’s off to Geiranger and the Hotel Union for some of the most spectacular scenery in Norway. Then a fun day of activity including a visit to Westerås Farm, a stunning viewpoint of the fjord of Geirangerfjord and a hike to Storseterfossen Waterfall. the following day includes a Geirangerfjord ferry fide, rainbow trout fishing, and biking around Lake Lone with a barbecue dinner this evening in the hotel’s grass-roofed, traditional cabin. Continue to Oslo via train and a night at the Grand Hotel Oslo where a farewell dinner with traditional Norwegian folk dancers and musicians tops off your last evening.

Germany

Talk about magic: touring Germany’s castles and quaint villages amid gorgeous scenery! Begin in the city of Munich with a stay at Hotel VierJahreszeiten Kempinski Munchen. Enjoy a walking tour of Bavaria’s capital that afternoon and dinner at Ratskeller, a Bavarian-style restaurant that serves up delicious, traditional German fare. The next day is a visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site (minimum age is 14 years old). Then off to a brewery visit with the rest of the afternoon and evening on your own, free to explore the town.

A side visit to the awe-inspiring Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, comes complete with a lunch with picture-perfect views of the palace. This evening’ dinner is at Hofbrauhaus, the world-famous and historic beer hall and restaurant!

Journey to Rothenburg, one of the most picturesque places in Germany, including a stop at the Nuremberg Courthouse in Room 600 – site of the Nuremberg trial. Then embark on a Nuremberg Culinary Touron the quaint cobblestone streets where you’ll enjoy tasting items relevant to Nuremberg’s history. Check-in at Hotel Rappen Rothenburg. This evening is a walk with a night watchman through cobblestone streets. The following day everyone learns how to pretzel twist (and taste!), and then it’s a visit to a Medieval Costume Shop for a dress-up and a photo session. Savor authentic German cuisine in the evening.

Transfer to Berlin with a stop in Bamberg, a charming northern Bavarian town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then board a train to Berlin from Bamberg for a stay at the Regent Berlin. The next day take a privately guided walking tour of the city, lunch at Dom Curry for currywurst (a Berline specialty!), a street Graffiti tour followed by a workshop where you’ll utilize stencils to create your graffiti on canvas. Your final day brings a Berlin Wall bike tour, time on your own that afternoon, and a farewell dinner. Enjoy a superb feast while sharing memories of this extraordinary trip and bidding farewell to your newfound friends.

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