OUR TOURS TO EASTERN & CENTRAL EUROPE

Our mission is to encourage Americans to broaden their cultural mindset through engaging and exciting travel experiences in Europe. Our tours are for small groups of up to 18 passengers and include daily activities and sightseeing, yet allow time to experience the locale on your own. No need to worry about tips and gratuities; we’ll take care of those.

Hotels are clean and safe, have private baths, and are central. Eating well is a priority, so we include all breakfasts and half of your dinners. Our tour leaders and local guides are experts who share our destinations’ art, history, culture, and experiences. Our booking conditions are generous and flexible, with opportunities to change or cancel if needed.

Finally, we strive to provide a stress-free, informative, and exciting travel experience. Overall, aiming to empower our guests with knowledge, guidance, and confidence to embrace the adventure, seize the moment, and, most of all, have fun!

Buda Nite

THE BEST OF BUDAPEST & CROATIA – LAND & SEA in 13 days

Stradling the Danube River, Budapest is loaded with Hapsburg charm, temping thermal bathes, and a cuisine unlike any other in Europe.  Croatia’s Baranja region is loaded with cultural, tasty cuisine, grandeur churches, and Lippizzaner horses.  Zagreb, Croatia’s capital, is elegant and refined, a Habsburg mix of Vienna and Budapest. The Lakes of Plitvice National Park are an unusual mix of tropical greenery, azure lakes, and cascading waterfalls.  Then join an eight-day cruise along Croatia’s Adriatic coast aboard a luxury yacht that will exceed expectations. Fast and versatile, our ship will take you where the bigger vessels can’t go, from historic towns to secluded beaches. This itinerary, combined with David McGuffin’s expertise, is the perfect island-hopping cruise in Croatia.

Your Adventure Starts Here!

PRICE FROMDATES
$8319 + air
DELUXE UPPER DECK
Sep 22-Oct 4, 2025
$7560 + air
CABIN LOWER DECK
Sep 22-Oct 4, 2025
$7986 + air
DELUXE UPPER DECK
Apr 20-May 2, 2026
$7117 + air
CABIN LOWER DECK
Apr 20-May 2, 2026
Buda Nite

CRUISING CROATIA in 8 days

Croatia is a diverse country stretching from the confluence of the Danube and Drava Rivers near Hurgary to its azure Adriatic shores. It boasts a rich history and culture that has evolved over millennia. This eight-day cruise along Croatia’s Adriatic coast features a luxury yacht that will exceed expectations. Fast and versatile, our ship will take you where the bigger vessels can’t go, from historic towns to secluded beaches. This itinerary, combined with David McGuffin’s expertise, is the perfect island-hopping cruise in Croatia.

Your Adventure Starts Here!

PRICE FROMDATES
$5831 + air
DELUXE UPPER DECK
Sep 27-Oct 4, 2025
$5072 + air
CABIN LOWER DECK
Sep 27-Oct 4, 2025
$5101 + air
DELUXE UPPER DECK
Apr 25-May 2, 2026
$4232 + air
CABIN LOWER DECK
Apr 25-May 2, 2026
Buda Nite

THE BEST OF THE BALKANS in 12-14 days

My Best of the Balkans tour weaves through centuries of history, diverse cultures, varied civilizations, scenic mountains, lakes, cities, and islands. You’ll visit remote hill towns, seaside villages, lovely islands, castles, walled cities, and war-torn battlegrounds. Along the way, encounter local hunters, farmers, fishermen, and guides who will bring to life the best experiences often overlooked by larger tour companies. Join us for the best 12 to 14 days ever in the Balkans.

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PRICE FROMDATES
$5689 + airOct 12-23, 2025
12 days
$6259 + airOct 12-25, 2025
14 days
$5689 + airApr 12-24, 2026
12 days
$6259 + airApr 12-26, 2026
14 days
$5689 + airOct 4-16, 2026
12 days
$6259 + airOct 4-18, 2026
14 days
Buda Nite

THE AUTHENTIC BALKANS in 11 days

My Authentic Balkans tour traverses five countries with varied cultures. Diving into the local culture is essential to make the most of this travel experience. Along the way, you’ll visit beautiful mountains, lakes, cities, and seaside villages dotted with castles and fortresses steeped in history. You’ll encounter strolling musicians, local artisans, market vendors, and local guides dedicated to sharing their country’s history, art, culture, and hospitality. Join us for an authentic look at the Balkans!

Your Adventure Starts Here!

PRICE FROMDATES
$4769 + airSep 7-17, 2025
$4769 + airMay 24-Jun 3, 2026
$4769 + airSep 9-19, 2026
Buda Nite

CHRISTMAS MARKETS – CENTRAL EUROPE in 8 days

Christmas Markets pop up all over Europe during the weeks leading up to Christmas.  Each year, we feature several winter wonderland tours during the holiday Christmas season. These outdoor markets feature unique decorations, beautiful, handcrafted arts, and endless opportunities to sample great food and countless varieties of glüwein, punch, and spiced drinks, served piping hot in souvenir mugs. This route features four contrasting cultures and languages.  This tour visits Nürnberg, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest.  

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PRICE FROMDATES
$3789 + airNov 30-Dec 7, 2025
$3789 + airDec 13-20, 2026
oiaBlueDome

BEST OF GREECE & SANTORINI in 12 days

My Best of Greece & Santorini tour visits my favorite Greek mainland and island destinations. We begin in the countryside at Delphi, home of the ancient Oracle and her temples.  After crossing the Bay of Corinth, we’ll spend several days on the Pelopenes Peninsula, visiting ancient temples, worship sites, historic cities, and theatres. Hopping on a ferry, enjoy a short ride to traffic-free Hydra Island for two days of relaxation. Then it is off to Athens, where we’ll dedicate the better part of two days to exploring this capital city. Finally, we will hop on a short flight to Santorini, home of white-washed villages on an ancient volcano caldera.  My Best of Greece & Santorini tour provides the perfect mix of sightseeing, education, and relaxation.

PRICE FROMDATES
SOLD OUTApr 20-May 1, 2025
SOLD OUTOct 9-17, 2025
$5089 + airApr 7-18, 2026
$5089 + airJun 15-26, 2026
$5089 + airSep 14-25, 2026
Partheon

BEST OF GREECE in 9 days

My Best of Greece tour weaves my favorite Greek destinations into this itinerary. We begin in the countryside at Delphi, home of the ancient Oracle and her temples.  After crossing the Bay of Corinth, we’ll spend several days on the Pelopenes Peninsula, visiting ancient temples, worship sites, historic cities, and theatres. Hopping on a ferry, enjoy a short ride to traffic-free Hydra Island for two days of relaxation.  Then it is off to Athens, where we’ll dedicate the better part of two days to exploring this capital city. My Best of Greece tour provides the perfect mix of sightseeing, education, and relaxation.

PRICE FROMDATES
SOLD OUTApr 20-28, 2025
SOLD OUTOct 9-17, 2025
$3889 + airApr 19-27, 2026
$3889 + airJun 3-11, 2026
$3889 + airOct 11-19, 2026
TOUR NAMEPRICED FROMNUMBER OF DAYSTOUR DATES
BEST OF GREECE in 9 days$3889 + air9Apr 19-27, 2026
Jun 3-11, 2026
Oct 11-19, 2026
BEST OF GREECE & SANTORINI in 12 days$5089 + air12Apr 20-sold out
Oct 2025 -sold out
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Apr 19-30, 2026
Jun 3-14, 2026
Oct 11-22, 2026
CHRISTMAS MARKETS - EASTERN EUROPE in 8 days$3789 + air8Nov 30-Dec 7, 2025
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Dec 13-20, 2026
CRUISING CROATIA in 8 days$4232 to $5831 + air8Sept 27, 2025-sold out
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Apr 25-May 2, 2026
Oct 11-18, 2026
THE BEST OF CROATIA- LAND & SEA in 13 days$7117 to $8319 + air13Sept 22, sold out
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Apr 20-May 2, 2026
Oct 6-18, 2026
BEST OF THE BALKANS in 12-14 days$5689 - $6259 + air12 to 14Oct 12-25, 2025
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Apr 12-26, 2026
Oct 4-18, 2026
AUTHENTIC BALKANS in 11 days$4769 + air11Sep 7-17, 2025
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May 24-Jun 3, 2026
Sep 9-21, 2026