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Continental Europe Tours

It would be difficult to find another touring holiday with so much variety, so much beauty and so many riches in such a relatively compact area. Continental Europe offers an almost unbelievable variety of sightseeing - magnificent historical cities some dominated by powerful hilltop fortresses, great chateaux, miles of vineyards, mountainous scenery, breathtaking cathedrals, stunning beaches, art from prehistory to present day, an amazing array of architectural styles, ancient ports, the rolling countryside, Contemporary Capitol Cities and classical artwork of the Masters. There’s distinct cultures and cuisines - naturally some fabulous sweets, wonderful food, excellent beers and fine wines...

How about Independant City Stays and/or Self-Drive Holidays in Europe? We are happy to assist you with your holiday plans, whatever style is best for you!

The below European holidays begin and end in the appropriate main city as described in the individual itinerary...some are scheduled departures and others are available for private groups, as listed...

Belgium & Holland:

*Ghent Flower Show, Keukenhof Flower Parade and the Gardens of Belgium: 6 days from Brussels, 20 - 25 April, 2010; A very special event tour, the Ghent Flower Show only happens once every 5 years! This tour also included the annual Holland Flower Parade in the Spring wonderland of Keukenhof. One not to miss!

*Exploring the Low Countries: Flemish Artists and Culinary Delights: New! 12 days from Brussels; Multiple Departure Dates; Masterpieces of art - amazing blossoms and blooms, fine cuisine and beers plus the works of the Masters, Rubens, Vermeer, Van Gogh and Rembrandt. August departure links with Grande Palace Flower Carpet (next viewing is 2012) & September departure links with Brussels Weekend of Beer!

*Homes and Gardens of Belgium and Holland: 6 days from Brussels, 11 - 16 May, 2010; Featuring the annual opening of the Royal Glasshouses in Brussels, Keukenhof and the Coloma Rose Gardens.

*Holland Tulip Time Barge Cruise: 7 days, Haarlem, Holland to Brugge, Belgium; Multiple Departure Dates; Tour the Low Countries in style on this gourmet, luxury barge, the Marjorie II. For garden lovers, Holland’s famed bulb fields, Keukenhof gardens & Aalsmeer Flower Auction; fans of art & artists, there’s Haarlem, Leiden, Delft, Antwerp, Ghent and Brugge to enjoy. A feast for all!

*Southern Belgium & Ardennes Barge Cruise: 7 days, transfers from Brussels (Givet, France to Maastricht, Holland;) Multiple Departure Dates; Tour Southern Belgium in style on this gourmet, luxury barge, the Marjorie II. Cruise through stunning scenery, visit stately homes & gardens, enjoy the finest of cuisine and wines along the river Meuse. There’s excellent and ample opportunity for cycling, walking and golfing too!

*Barge Cruising through Belgium and Holland: most 7 days days/6 nights; Multiple Departure Dates; From the end of March through May, luxury barge cruises accommodating from just 4 - 12 guests offer the most unique and pampered way to visit Belgium and Holland. With a knowledgeable crew to cater to your every need, you can relax and enjoy a week of cruising and leisurely paced, personalized touring to places such as the tulips of Keukenhof, the artist cities of Ghent, Antwerp, Delft and Amsterdam, cheesemaking in Gouda. Experience exceptional cuisine prepared by a master chef, fine wines and walking or cycling through the countryside dotted with windmills and flower fields. A cruise on the luxury hotel barge is quite unlike any other way to travel!

Private chauffeur-driven tour packages in Belgium & Holland available when you want them:

*Gastronomic Flanders: 4 days from/to Brussels; Discover the culinary delights of Flanders; visit breweries, discover Jenerver, sample fine wines and experience world class cuisine. WHY NOT INCLUDE A COOKERY CLASS TOO?

*Medieval Belgium: 4 days from/to Brussels or Lille; The best of Belgium, art galleries, cobbled streets, awe-inspiring cathedrals and an amazing selection of world class chocolates and beers! Visit Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent, Louven, the mediaeval towns of the ancient land of Flanders.

*Holland's Art Cities: 5 days from Amsterdam; 2010 is the year that several of Holland's cities become art galleries! Visit Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Rotterdam plus Delft, Leiden and Haarlem.

France Tours:

*Barge Cruising through the Wine Regions of France: most 7 days days/6 nights; Multiple Departure Dates; Travel the rivers & rural canals of France. Many of these luxury hotel barges began service as working barges, but have now been magically transformed into luxurious floating hotels for 4 to 12 passengers (a few carry more), complete with amazing gourmet cuisine prepared by an on-board master chef, and a very attentive crew. A full week to enjoy life, fine wines, friends, gourmet cuisine, and the best of all possible excursions. Choose itineraries in Alsace/Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire Valley, Upper Liore, Paris and Provence. Contact us for full details on rates and day to day itineraries: specialgrouptours@yahoo.com

*The Grand Tour of Bordeaux: 6 days/5 nights; Multiple Departure Dates; Discover the very best Bordeaux has to offer! The ultimate wine tour for Bordeaux lovers! Can you believe that tastings and visits to all five First Growths and Superior First Growth Chateau d’Yquem are included?!

*Bordeaux Harvest Tour: 6 days/5 nights; 20 - 25 Sept, 2010; This unparalleled wine tour includes visits and tastings at First Growths Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Haut Brion. You will even be invited to pick some of the holy grapes yourselves!

*Bordeaux, Best of Both Worlds; 3 days/2 nights; Private chauffeur-driven wine tour package available when you want it!

*La Belle France: 12 days from/to Paris; A unique ‘sampler’ for the first time visitor or the devoted Francophile! Visit Normandy, Brittany, some of the Loire Valley and more...castles, cathedrals, mystical Celtic ruins, the D-Day Landing Beaches and the areas that inspired Monet, Cezanne, Rablais, George Sands and other greats.

*Chateaux and Palaces: 6 days from/to Paris; Chateaux of the Loire, Chartres and Fontainebleau. The delights of Central France!

*Alsace, Lorraine, Burgundy & Champagne: 12 days from/to Paris; Scenery, History, Culture, Fine Wines & Gourmet Eating! An unsurpassed experience for wine lovers as we visit three of the greatest wine growing areas in the world and so much more!

*Bordeaux & Dordogne: 14 days from/to Bordeaux; Prehistory, the Cathars (da Vinci Code country!) and gourmet food 'to die for' throughout South West France. Available for private groups!

Battlefield Tours in Belgium, Holland & France:

We offer a fine selection of Battlefield tours. Click here for full details on all of our day, weekend and week long Battlefield tours of WW1 and WW2 sites. Lest we forget.

Multi-Country European Tours:

*Both Sides of the Channel: 14 days; 4 countries, each with its own unique culture and traditions! The counties of Suffolk, Cambridgshire and Kent in England, Holland, Belgium and Northern France (from/to London)

*Channel Islands and Normandy: 14 days; this relaxed itinerary combines the very best of British and French culture, and delivers an interesting and contrasting balance of history, nature and tradition (from/to London) Available for private groups!

*Austria, Germany, Switzerland: 14 days, Join us visiting lands of fairy-tale castles, ancient mediaeval cities, cow bells, stunning countryside and scenery dotted with impossibly pretty villages not to mention the snow capped Alps. Includes Salzburg, Liechtenstein, Lucerne, Interlaken and more (from/to Munich) Available for private groups!

Barges in Europe, Danube Cruises -- Join the 88-passenger River Cloud II as it cruises between Hungary and Germany on glorious 3 or 4-country Danube River cruises. The River Cloud II offers a delightful and elegant alternative to larger river cruisers. Also cruises in Amsterdam at the beginning of the season, and on the Rhine River between Amsterdam and Basel mid-year.

There is also the choice of a Trans-Europe, Multi Country Barge Cruises.

Italy Tours:

*Luxury Custom Culinary & Wine Tours of Italy: Enjoy a luxurious, private culinary vacation of Tuscany, Cinque Terre villages, Piedmont, Veneto, Marche, Umbria, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily...choose your focus on wine, cooking classes, local markets or specific foods such as truffles, chocolate, cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pastries, saffron and other delicious choices! You'll be shown Italy's most facinating cities, extraordinary places closed to the general public as well as little known local secrets and authentic spots. Discover the soul of Italy! Day trips, weekends, up to week long adventures are available. Private chauffeur-driven tour packages available when you want them! Contact us for further details on:specialgrouptours@yahoo.com

Barges in Italy -- Cruise the Venetian Lagoon and the Brenta River (with the feel of a canal in France!) in and around Venice, Italy, aboard La Dolce Vita! The most unique travel experience in Italy ... with Italian chef and crew to show you the most captivating side of Venice few have ever seen.

Spain & Portugal Tours:

*Southern Portugal and a Glimpse of Spain: 15 days; Intriguing Lisbon, Évora, the scenic and traditional coastal belt and the popular resorts of the Algarve then across the border to Seville and explorations of Alhambra, the sherry region of Jerez and the mediaeval Córdoba (from/to Lisbon) Available for private groups!

*Northern Portugal: 14 days; One of Europe's forgotten regions. Picturesque, historic and friendly. The Douro Valley is one of Europe's 'must-sees' (from Porto/to Lisbon) Available for private groups!

*Basque Country, Spain: 14 days; Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona (without the bulls!) and also includes the great pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela, the architecturally rich cities of Galicia and some absolutely breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery (from/to Bilbao) Available for private groups!

*Spain & France: 14 days; Catalonia, The Basque Country and French Pyrenees (from/to Barcelona) Available for private groups!

*Private, Tailor-Made European tours: Please click here for information on custom designed tours. All of our tour itineraries can be modified for private groups of any size, from 2 guests and up.

Please contact Special Group Tours (Toll Free) on 1 866 725 5250 or specialgrouptours@yahoo.com to book your vacation package; check availability and get tax-inclusive rates from most US cities. Full hotel brochures, complete with photos, are also available via Special Group Tours. We are here to help YOU!