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Europe: National Geographic Traveler’s Tours of a Lifetime for 2014 Tours & Trips

9 Europe: National Geographic Traveler’s Tours of a Lifetime for 2014 trips. Tours from 10 tour companies. 0 reviews.

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Green Charms of Slovenia

By Kensington Tours

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Ljubljana

Highlights

Trekking in the Logar Valley
Visit of Bled Castle, Bee Family and Pletna Boat Ride
Bovec and Soca Valley with Rafting
Visit of Postojna Caves
Bike Tour

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"Overall pretty decent tours and guides but an epic failure on planning. They didn’t book 2 of of our 5 in country flights and I had to chase them multiple times to get these booked. They also missed an express visa in Cambodia and I got a random rebate with no explanation or apology. I expected some sort of contact on return but tempo weeks home and they are totally disinterested which is amazing at 435k. Not looking at this Mickey Mouse company again."

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9 days From$6,999

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Sweden: Dogsledding to the Ice Hotel

By National Geographic Expeditions

preferred

3.5/5 Great

30 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Drive your own team of Alaskan huskies on a sledding expedition through the Lapland wilderness.
Relax in cozy cabins ideally situated for viewing one of nature’s most dazzling displays: the aurora borealis, or northern lights.
Spend time with Sami herders and try your hand at driving a traditional reindeer sled.
Stay at the famed Icehotel, with the option of sleeping in one of its sculpted ice rooms.

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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9 days From$8,795

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Turkish Delights

By Whole Journeys

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

11 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Marvel at Istanbul’s finest historic sites, including the Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar
Feast like a sultan at Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace and enjoy fresh seafood beside the Bosphorus Strait
Join the harvest celebration during the Festival of Wild Greens in Alaçati (April departure only)
Revel in the bounty of farmers markets and fish auctions
Sample wines at an organic vineyard and witness the Slow City movement at Seferihisar

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"My dream vacation had always been to go to Italy for a couple of weeks with my wife. I am Italian and yet even at my age I had never been. This past October we finally arrived in Tuscany. Let me say it was incredible in every way. We were fortunate to be acquainted with Kathy Dragon who founded and directs Whole Journeys, and independent travel company. After speaking extensively with her we decided to let her organize our entire trip including lodging, the food, wine, olive oil and don’t forget the chocolate. The only effort I made was to decide airline and pay the fare. My wife and I decided to spend a few nights in 3 locations in Tuscany. We really wanted to savor our time there and not be rushed around or be part of a group. First a few nights in a exquisite small village and then on to Siena and finally Florence. Whole Journeys organized private tours of two beautiful wineries and an olive oil farm; and we were treated to delicious authentic meals prepared by the owners and their families. We went to see one of the most recognized chocolatiers in Italy and saw chocolate made the old way and followed that to a famous terra cotta factory. For me it was like being home, so comfortable and engaging. Kathy is very connected and has an extensive network of people who love to guide and host her clients. Our lodging accommodations were very nice, clean and totally affordable. I have been in the hospitality business for over 20 years and have owned and operated luxury resorts and hotels, and it is this professional experience that leads me to say… I could not be more impressed with Whole Journeys and Kathy’s ability to organize and execute the many things that made this trip memorable."

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12 days From$5,895

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Wilderness Walking: The Outer Hebrides and Skye

By Wilderness Scotland

none

5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Eilean Donan Castle, Scottish Highlands

Highlights

Visit one of the most diverse and spectacular regions of Europe, indulging in the wild scenery and rich history of the islands
Experience the rich ornithology of Lewis, spy red deer and golden eagles on Harris, and seek out otters on Skye
Enjoy exceptional Highland hospitality at our carefully selected guest houses, set in magnificent locations on the coast

Themes

High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Super three days and good fun with our guide. Also, a learning experience."

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7 days From$1,655

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Transylvania Traverse

By BikeHike Adventures

none

5/5 Excellent

40 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Extreme

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Bucharest, Transylvania

Highlights

Bike, hike and ride a horse through remote villages and rugged countryside full of haystacks, horse-drawn wagons and grazing dairy cattle.
Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the walled city of Sighişoara and the Transylvanian villages with fortified churches.
Meet and interact with locals who still make their living as beekeepers, blacksmiths, carpenters, shepherds and weavers.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Awesome trip, the guides were amazing, and overall trip was well worth the money."

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10 days From$3,299

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Human Origins: Southwest France and Northern Spain

By National Geographic Expeditions

preferred

3.5/5 Great

30 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Basque Country, Santillana del Mar, Vézère Valley

Highlights

Examine the Paleolithic art of two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cave regions: France’s Vézère Valley and the northern coast of Spain.
Meet leading archaeologists and anthropologists for talks and private tours of cave sites.
Visit Castel-Merle with Isabelle Castanet, whose family has excavated the site for generations.
Explore Sarlat, France, and Santillana del Mar, Spain, two of Europe's best-preserved medieval villages.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

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10 days From$6,995

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A Chronicle of Russian Cuisine and Culture

By MIR Corporation

none

5/5 Excellent

23 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Armory Museum, Cristall Vodka Museum, Moscow, St. Petersburg

Highlights

Master cooking class at Taste of Russia cooking school
Cook’s tour of Moscow, a treasure-hunt for culinary highlights
Private tour and tasting of Russia’s best at the Cristall Vodka Museum
Moscow’s 850-year-old Kremlin and Red Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Exploration of the Armory Museum, housing Russia’s national treasures

Themes

Cultural, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Thank you for all your help. MIR has been unbelievably helpful, reliable and good value for the money. Your personal help has been invaluable as well. If anyone ever asks me which agency I used to go to Central Asia I will refer them to you"

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10 days From$5,295

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Wildlife in the Changing Andorran Pyrenees

By Earthwatch Institute

preferred

4.6/5 Excellent

9 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

French Pyrenees

Highlights

Survey and observe birds. You'll check nest boxes set up by the researchers throughout the mountains, and learn to identify birds by their songs.
Track biodiversity. On your long-hike days, you will take note of all the plants and animals you see and monitor camera traps set up by the researchers.
Monitor small mammals. Keep an eye on the health of vole, mouse, and shrew populations by capturing them, collects measurements, and safely releasing them.
Survey bats. On some evenings, you will walk paths and count all the bats you see or detect with special sensors.
Assess vegetation. In preset research plots, you will measure trees and record the timing of natural events like fruiting and flowering.

Themes

Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I went on my first Earthwatch expedition in 2012. It was a great experience but clearly showed that safety was not a top priority of the organization and it was extremely expensive. They will tell you this money goes to the scientists and to the lodging but that was a minuscule amount. Having actually talked to the scientists I saw most of the money did not get to them. It’s for overhead and lining the pockets of the executives. Years later I received a trip as a graduation present. This happened to be shortly before the pandemic shut down. Conveniently they waited until the day after the payment deadline to shut down the trips. Now by their own words they did it out of an abundance of caution which is them choosing to shut down trips that could have otherwise progressed but even so they would not refund the 5k that had been given to them less than 24 hours earlier. An organization with integrity would look at this unprecedented event and give that money back but like I said money over everything and so even though they clearly had been in talks of shutting down and waited until the money was in their hands to do so they saw nothing wrong with keeping it and not providing the trip. This is predatory behavior. The research was not being done and the trip was not being taken so they saw 100% of that money going into their pockets and did not care about anything else. In a time that caused extreme financial hardship they chose greed. If they hadn’t done this I probably would have taken another trip with them but this experience caused me to look deeper and see they actually had a long history of choosing money over the well being of their participants in a lot of different ways. I absolutely encourage you not to use this company and not to give them money. Even if the trip progresses as planned they will choose money over you every single time which could at best diminish your experience and at worst put you in a dangerous situation. I cannot stress enough how much they do not care about you as a human being only as a cash machine."

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8 days From$2,025

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