7 European experiences to take you beyond the ordinary
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Nothing bestows once-in-a-lifetime experiences quite like Intrepid Travel’s range of Premium small-group trips.
Enjoying local treats on sun-soaked islands, visiting unforgettable ancient ruins and exploring iconic landmarks; making the decision to travel to Europe is easy. Finding the right travel company that delves behind the usual hot spots to deliver truly authentic experiences, however, can be trickier. Until you consider Intrepid Travel.
Intrepid Travel offers a wide range of trips in various styles across more than 100 countries. The one thing they have in common is their small group sizes, allowing you to connect with a community of spirited and curious travellers from around the world.
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The extensive range of Intrepid Premium trips, each one carefully designed to deliver all the destination highlights while also throwing in a few unexpected surprises along the way. Feature Stays – handpicked accommodation chosen for its historical or architectural significance, or to provide an exclusive local experience – are all part of the fun, as is a spotlight on lesser-known local treasures. There’s also a focus on supporting local communities during your travels. And premium service? You can count on it.
These Premium Southern Europe small-group adventures will transform the way you view and experience the destinations you’ve been dreaming about.
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1. Eight-day Premium Greece
From Athens to Delphi and Olympia, no ancient stone is left unturned in this eight-day Premium Greece trip. It not only showcases the best of Greece, but also includes an opportunity to visit the working Prodromos Monastery to gain insight into the everyday lives of the local monks. Spend time with them at home and share a cup of coffee – or perhaps some Greek Delight – then take in the top sights of Athens, Meteora, Delphi, Itea, Dimitsana and Nafplio.
Cruise with Intrepid Travel around Greece.
2. 11-day Premium Spain
Watching flamenco in Seville, sampling paella in Valencia and walking in the footsteps of Picasso and Gaudi; this 11-Day Premium Spain trip is all about embracing the diversity of Spain’s towns and villages from Madrid to Barcelona via Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Valencia. Need one more unforgettable experience? It’s hard to go past cruising on the tranquil Albufera Lake as you learn all about how fishermen and rice growers ply their trade in and by these waters.
Stop to watch flamenco dancers in Seville.
3. Eight-day Premium Split to Dubrovnik
Unlocking the cultural treasure chest of Croatia’s spectacular Dalmatian Coast is as easy as booking the eight-day Premium Split to Dubrovnik adventure, which takes in everything from sunset cruising off the coast of Dubrovnik to checking out Game of Thrones film locations. A custom day trip around Korcula Island is an Exclusive Experience of this itinerary. It allows guests to support the local community through tastings prepared using traditional recipes and visits to often-overlooked ancient archaeological sites and museums.
Relax along Croatia’s spectacular Dalmatian Coast.
4. Eight-day Premium Tuscany
No one will ever need to twist your arm to convince you to journey through the rustic heart of Tuscany. But if exploring the likes of Venice, Siena, Pisa, Florence and Rome isn’t enough, we say: how about lunch with a local aristocrat? With the tour kicking off in Rome, this is your opportunity to view a home by the Campo de’ Fiori. Admire an impressive art collection before enjoying a delightful lunch in the atmospheric dining room. It’s all part of the eight-day Premium Tuscany trip. Bellissimo.
Taste your way through the rustic heart of Tuscany.
5. Eight-day Premium Portugal
Soul-stirring fado, life-altering pastéis de nata and a long line of ridiculously picturesque wineries; there is a lot to get excited about with the eight-day Premium Portugal trip, which takes in grand cities, medieval villages and stunning coastlines. Wine tasting in the Douro Valley, a tile painting workshop in Porto and discovering authentic Lisbon are all highlights, but it’s hard to hold a candle to the tour’s exclusive experience exploring Sintra’s spectacular Pena Palace.
Enjoy an exclusive experience exploring Sintra’s spectacular Pena Palace.
6. 10-day Premium Sicily
Who can say no to the 10-day Premium Sicily trip, which includes a Sicilian cooking class in Palermo? Learn the history behind centuries-old ruins and gaze in awe at Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna. Tour guests can also explore a melting pot of cultures, decadent dishes and more on this stunning Mediterranean island.
Join a Sicilian cooking class in Palermo.
7. Nine-day Premium Greece Cyclades Islands
Need one more reason to book a nine-day Premium Greece Cyclades Islands trip? How about the opportunity to hike along Santorini’s spectacular caldera. Or see Paros through the eyes of a local and visit the unfinished temple of Apollo from 530BC. Or taking an in-depth cooking class with a local in Naxos? The cooking class – an Exclusive Experience of the tour, uses organic ingredients to create regional specialities you’ll then enjoy for lunch.
See the iconic white and blue of Santorini.
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