Sunday, April 2, 2017

World Adventures

When exploring the world, it helps to have a friend give you a proper introduction.  Today, we focus on Europe, Asia and Africa with Adventures by Disney guided family tours.

Europe

Europe is truly one of the most amazing places on Earth.  One moment you are marveling at the beauty of the land.  The next, you are standing in awe of an incredible man-made wonder.  And when you travel with Disney, you'll find some pretty interesting ways to do both.

Austria, Germany & Czech Republic

The Bavarian Alps

Spend 3 nights at a resort in the Bavarian Alps with adventures through a salt mine and ice cave.  Enjoy a rare, private after-hours visit to the Vienna Zoo.  Visit the baroque Mirabell Gardens and tour iconic sites like Hellbrunn Castle in Salzburg.

Norway

Village of Bergen, Norway - Real-Life Inspiration for Arendelle of  'Frozen'

Explore the quaint storybook village of Bergen, the real-life inspiration for Frozen’s town of Arendelle.  Take a scenic rafting trip down the beautiful Voss River led by expert guides.  Visit stave churches and get an up-close look at the wooden masterpieces that remain an important part of Norway’s heritage.

Danube River Cruise

Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg

Take a magical cruise tour through Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary.  Take a bike ride from Melk to Krems through the storybook village of Durnstein.  Discover the majestic city of Salzburg where you will visit the beautiful Mirabell Gardens and other sights made famous by The Sound of Music.  Zoom down a makeshift slide at the Salt Mines of Hallein in Austria.  Visit the ruins of Devin Castle and the famous Maiden Tower perched atop a cliff – the inspiration for many fairytale stories.  Tour the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, take in one of its renowned marionette shows and learn to make strudel!

Rhine River Cruise

Rhine River Cruise

Family river cruising is a great new way to be immersed in Europe.  Disney Danube River Cruises have been so popular that they have added a whole new destination.  The Rhine River Cruise is an immersive 8-day/7-night sailing with AmaWaterways, a leader in luxury river cruising.  It is designed for families and you will explore four countries.

England and France
Immerse yourself in history with Disney London and Paris tours that put you in the path of royalty past and present.  While in London, you will visit the castles and cathedrals that have borne witness to historical moments both famous and infamous.  Then after a quick trip across the Channel, you will arrive in Paris, the City of Light, to soak up the art and culture of this timeless metropolis.

Ireland

Rock of Cashel

Head off to the prestigious Dromoland Castle for a 3-night stay.  Enjoy a privately-guided visit to the famed Guinness Storehouses, where adults can taste the brew and everyone enjoy lunch in a private dining room.  Explore the ruins of the Rock of Cashel, the ancient seat of Celtic kings.

Scotland

Dunnottar Castle

Experience favored pastimes – archery, horseback riding and a mini-version of the Highland Games at Bogbain Farm.  Visit historic castles including Eilean Donan Castle and Dunnottar Castle, inspirations for Pixar Brave animations.  Look for “Nessie” while paddling a canoe on Loch Ness.

Spain
Enjoy a flamenco lesson and dinner show in Seville, as well as a Catalan rumba performance in Barcelona.  Soak up the sun at an upscale beachside hotel in the heart of Costa del Sol.  Marvel at Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces in Barcelona.

Greece

Island of Spinalonga

Go on privately guided tours of Athens and Panathenaic Stadium.  Take a boat excursion to the historic island of Spinalonga to explore a “medieval ghost town.”  Adults enjoy wine tasting, while Junior Adventurers learn the art of grape stomping.

Italy, Switzerland and Amalfi Coast

Alps Rope Walk Near Matterhorn

Embrace a simpler way of life as you travel through this Old-World country steeped in rich traditions and glorious history.  Immerse yourself in the timelessness of its remarkable culture – and be astonished by the warmth of its people on this unforgettable trip to Italy.  Learn pasta making with a professional chef in a private cooking class at a local villa on the shores of Lake Como.  Climb across rope bridges with majestic Matterhorn as a backdrop and race down ziplines.  Bike along the picture-perfect scenery of Lake Lucerne with stunning views of the Swiss Alps.  Board a private boat and cruise around the enchanted island of Capri.  Explore LA Galatea, a family-owned farm, where you learn about making olive oil, mozzarella and prepare you own pizza.  Receive VIP entry to view Michelangelo’s David and other famous works of art with a local expert.

Africa, Asia and Pacific Adventures

Exotic.  Captivating.  Mysterious.  Each of these trips is an unforgettable adventure.  Whether exploring ancient ruins, hiking through an untamed rainforest or facing down lions on safari, you will see the world in new and surprising ways.

Australia

Come Face-to-Face with a Sea Turtle at the Great Barrier Reef

Sail out to the Great Barrier Reef for a snorkeling expedition with a Marine biologist.  Visit the magnificent Sydney Opera House and tour Taronga Zoo after-hours and meet animals up close.  Learn how to herd and shear sheep like a real Australian cowboy when you visit Tobruk Sheep Farm.

Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos
Take a cruise down the Mekong River and float past lush vegetation and rural villages.  Journey through a local marketplace then enjoy a hands-on cooking class.  Practice “meditation in motion” with a Tai Chi master in a local park.

China
Walk the Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, and reportedly the only man-made structure that can be seen from space.  Take an excursion to Xi’an for a guided visit to see the famous terra cotta warriors.  Visit Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Shanghai Disneyland.

South Africa

Featherbed Nature Reserve

Climb aboard a 4x4 for a private expedition into bush country in search of the “Big 5”.  Get in the groove with an interactive drumming class, then revel in the flavors of African cuisine.  Take a ferry across the Knysna Lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve.

Long Weekend Adventures

If you don’t have the time for one of Disney’s full-length trips right now, consider one of these shorter adventures.  By focusing on one place, you will get to know its heart and soul – as only Adventurers by Disney can show you.

Nashville 
Visit the “Show that made Country Music famous” with a privately guided experience backstage at the Grand Ole Opry; experience one of the Music City’s most famous musicals hangouts at The Bluebird CafĂ©; tour the hallowed halls of RCA Studio B “home of 1,000 hits”; enjoy a private after-hours visit to The Hermitage, once the home of President Andrew Jackson.

New York City
Go behind the scenes of ABC’s Good Morning America, where from the green room to the set, you have a front-row seat as the cast and crew make TV magic; visit the Lower East Side Tenement Museum for a fascinating look at the lives of the immigrants who helped build this great city; learn choreography from a Broadway number in a real rehearsal studio.

San Francisco and Napa
Get a behind-the-magic look as you enjoy a privately guided tour of the Walt Disney Family Museum; spend a delightful afternoon at a vineyard in wine country; visit Lucasfilm’s campus in the historic Presidio of San Francisco.

Winter in Wyoming
Board a state-of-the-art snow coach for a quest through Yellowstone National Park; relax in the natural Granite Hot Springs while surrounded by snow; guide a team of enthusiastic sled dogs through the Wyoming wilderness.

And, don’t forget about a fantastic cruise experience on one of Disney’s iconic ships with Adventures by Disney.  Combine the excitement of an Adventurers by Disney vacation with the enchantment of a Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean or Baltic cruise.  With the help of your Adventure Guides, you will get to know some of the world’s most fascinating and scenic destinations in ways you would never expect – and will never forget.

Come Cruise with Us!

Choosing to tour with Adventures by Disney is truly a world-wide family adventure!  Contact Travel, Tours& Cruises to plan your trip of a lifetime today.

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