Check out our 2017 Tours, with lots of ways to save

by Dawnielle Jacobson | Sep 2, 2016 | news

Save Now on 2017 Tours

Our 2017 tour line-up is available now! Book your tour by December 1st and save $100. Join us on one of our favorite tours to Ireland and Italy or try something new. Revel in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Dublin, relax at a Tuscan villa, hunt for truffles off the beaten path in the Sibillini Mountains, take a cooking lesson in Sicily, kiss the Blarney stone in Ireland or marvel at the invincible Caenarfon Castle in Wales. These are just some of the adventures that await on an Exploring Europe tour.

Details on the early-bird discount and a list of 2017 tours can be found here.

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We need your help!

Calendar Photo Submissions

Dust off those albums (or flash drives)! Send us your best Exploring Europe photo and it could be included in next year’s calendar. If your photo is chosen you will receive $100 off your next Exploring Europe vacation! The deadline to submit photos is October 1. Email them to david@davidmcguffin.com.

Calling all bloggers

We are looking to beef up our blog with some first-hand accounts from travelers. If you have a story you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you. You could tell us about your favorite destinations on tour, a special moment that you had, or even just your impressions while traveling. The sky is the limit. Your entry needs to be between 1000-1500 words and include 5 pictures. Entries received by September 30 are good for $50 off your next tour. We hope you’ll help us out. Please email entries to david@davidmcguffin.com.

Other ways to save

There are plenty of other discounts for tour alums. Check them out here.

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Christmas Markets Tour

There’s still time to sign up for the Christmas Markets Tour. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with a unique selection of ornaments from Germany and Austria. And there will still be time for some sightseeing. Nothing says Christmas like a snow-covered Neuschwanstein Castle. Check out the itinerary and sign up today.

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Join us in Europe this Year

by Dawnielle Jacobson | Jul 8, 2016 | news

New Tour: London and Paris City Tour

Experience two of Europe’s most famous capitals this fall. Your adventure starts in London, home to the kings and queens of England since 1066. Then you’ll hop across the English Channel to visit Paris, City of Lights, City of Love. On tour, you’ll see many of the sights these two cities have to offer and still have plenty of time to explore on your own with hop-on-hop-off bus tickets provided in both cities. Here are just a few of the stops planned:

London

• Buckingham Palace and the changing of the guard
• Westminster Abbey and Big Ben
• The Tower of London and the Crown Jewels
• The British Museum and the Rosetta Stone

Beyond London

• Stonehenge
• Bath

Paris

• Notre Dame and the Ile St. Louis
• The Eiffel Tower and panoramic views of Paris
• Montmartre and Sacré Coeur church
• The Louvre and the Mona Lisa

Check out the itinerary and sign up here.

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Join us in Europe this Year

We still have plenty of great tours to Europe this year. It’s not too late to sign up. Click the dates below to see the itinerary. Destinations include:

Italy – discounted tours!

• The Essence of Italy (September 4-12 and September 23-October 1)
• The Best of Italy (September 4-17 and September 23-October 6)
• Italy of the Beaten Path (October 5-17) Our newest tour!
• The Best of Sicily (October 16-27)

Ireland

• A Taste O’ Ireland (August 28-September 6)
• The Essence of Ireland (September 7-16)

Spain

• The Best of Spain (September 9-21)

Portugal

• The Essence of Portugal (September 21-October 1)

London-Paris

• Jacksonville Football in London (September 29-October 4)
• London and Paris City Tour (September 29-October 7)

Germany-Austria

• Germany Christmas Markets 2016 (November 27-December 4)

Check out our remaining tour lineup and signup today.

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100 Days of Travels in Europe

I am more than halfway through 100 days of leading tours and researching new destinations. I am posting about my destinations on Facebook every day. I hope you’ll follow along and participate in my adventures!

You can get started by visiting and liking my Facebook page. Catch up on previous posts on my website’s blog.

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Introducing Our New Tour to Italy

by Dawnielle Jacobson | Jun 10, 2016 | news

New Italy Tour: Italy off the Beaten Path

Join us on this brand new tour and take advantage of the special introductory price.

If you want to experience Italy without the crowds, museums and tour buses, this is the tour for you. I’ve designed this tour especially for those who have already seen Rome, experienced Florence, floated through Venice and now yearn for a deeper Italian experience.  In off-the-beaten-path destinations, you will:

• Sample local wines at two or more wine tasting events
• Catch fish on Lake Trasimeno
• Learn to make chocolate in Perugia
• Learn to make Bolognese sauce in Bologna
• Hunt for truffles in the forest near Ascoli
• See how Parmigiano-Reggiano and prosciutto are made in Parma
• Tour a balsamic vinegar facility in Modena
• And more!

For more details and to take advantage of the special introductory price, see the itinerary here.

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Are You Ready for some Football? … in London!

Why not catch a game in London this year? See the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Indianapolis Colts at Wembley Stadium while experiencing many of the great sites England has to offer. Take a day trip to Stonehenge and Bath, explore London in style with your hop-on-hop-off bus pass, and cap off your trip with a quick train ride under the English Channel to spend a day in Paris.

For more details and to sign up for this tour, see the itinerary here.

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Explore Italy this October

Enjoy discounts on any of our October tours to Italy. Choose from The Best of Italy tour, The Essence of Italy tour, and our brand new Italy off the Beaten Path tour. Or visit davidmcguffin.com to see the full line-up of tours.

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100 Days of Travels in Europe

Follow me on Facebook as I blog about my summer travels. You can catch up on previous posts on my website.

You can get started by visiting and liking my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ExploringEurope/

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Gearing up for Summer

by Dawnielle Jacobson | Apr 29, 2016 | news

100 Days of Travels in Europe

Today marks Day 9 of 100 days of leading tours and researching new destinations. I’ll be posting on Facebook and blogging on my website every day. I hope you’ll follow along and participate in my adventures!

You can get started by visiting and liking my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ExploringEurope/

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Are You Ready for some Football? … in London!

The NFL draft started yesterday, and if that doesn’t have you excited about this football season, how about catching a game in London? See the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Indianapolis Colts at Wembley Stadium while experiencing many of the great sites England has to offer. Take a day trip to Stonehenge and Bath, explore London in style with your hop-on-hop-off bus pass, and cap off your trip with a quick train ride under the English Channel to spend a day in Paris.

For more details and to sign up for this tour, see the itinerary here.

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Christmas Markets Tour

It’s never too early to plan your Christmas vacation. Why not celebrate the holidays in some of Europe’s most picturesque snow-covered landscapes? Shop the Christmas markets to your heart’s content and share in the holiday cheer in Salzburg, Innsbruck, Rothenburg, Nuremburg and Munich. You will also have a chance to see the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.

So take a break from the heat and check out the wintry videos on the Germany Christmas Markets Tour itinerary page here.

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We’re Kicking off our 2016 Tour Season!

by Dawnielle Jacobson | Mar 11, 2016 | news

Kicking off 2016 with St. Paddy’s Day in Ireland

We’re kicking off our 2016 tour season with three tours in Ireland. We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with all the local flair. Then we’re off to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Follow along on Facebook and consider joining us on one of these tours over the summer.

A Taste O’ Ireland, The Essence of Ireland and Germany-Austria-Switzerland

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Discounts on all Tours Departing after June 1st

The euro exchange rate is hovering around $1.10 these days. When we can get more bang for our buck we pass those savings on to you. And a favorable exchange rate on tour means you’ll have more money to spend on souvenirs as well! See the full tour line-up here.

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Spotlight on: Sicily

Because of its strategic placement in the Mediterranean Sicily was a revolving door of conquerors, and each left their mark on the island. This patchwork of cultural traditions is what makes Sicily such a great destination. This tour provides the perfect balance between the excitement of major tourist sights and the intimacy of small villages.

Here are some of the wonderful experiences that await you:

• Haggle in the bustling markets of Palermo
• Stroll along the beach in the busy seaside town of Trapani
• Sample the regional specialties in Marsala: olives, sun-dried tomatoes and wine.
• Explore ancient Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples
• See the wonderfully preserved mosaics at the Villa Romana Casale.
• Learn about the Allied Landings in Sicily during WWII
• Travel the slopes of Mt. Etna, Sicily’s active volcano
• Enjoy a world-famous cannoli and the sweeping views of the sea in the mountain-top town of Erice
• And more!

See the full itinerary here and sign up today!

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