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Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Switzerland! From the great feats explained at the Olympic Museum in Geneva to Zermatt's spellbinding views of the Matterhorn from Europe's highest rack railway, you'll enjoy sharing each unforgettable view with your small group. Be surrounded by breathtaking views via train travel to Interlaken for sheer beauty rising in the alpine peaks of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. Ride the rails through unbelievable beauty on to Lucerne to explore the history, culture, and rich delicacies of the Swiss Alps. This Small Group Discovery tour is a truly peak experience!

This 15-night transatlantic adventure kicks off with the lively pulse and Latin Charms of Miami, the rhythmic beats and Spanish style of historic San Juan, and the enchanting princely charms and beauty of Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. Next, take a beat and enjoy six relaxing days at sea with unhurried evenings and culinary riches. This adventure culminates with the sunlit beauty of Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s tropical delights, Arrecife’s artistic landscapes and the layers of intrigue of Gibraltar’s storied Rock. Barcelona, alive with Catalan traditions and colorful celebrations, beckons as this exploration from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean come to an end.

Beginning with visits to the gorgeous Amalfi Coast, continue to Greek islands dotted with chalk-white fishing villages whose narrow streets are graced by bougainvillea boughs and lively tavernas. Join Dana on this exciting itinerary!

Explore ancient history and savor a variety of Mediterranean cuisines as you sail from Athens to Barcelona on the Sun Princess, a brand new ship just waiting to impress you with its magnificence and the crew's stellar service. Even better, you will travel with experienced Hosts who have visited the region many times and can give you tips and advice to make your visit even more memorable. Don't delay because available rooms at locked-in, low rates won't last long.

From the dizzying 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher near Galway Bay to the grandiose Georgian architecture of Cork, this experience of Ireland is unlike any other. Take a stroll through the grounds of Trinity College with access to the famous Book of Kells in Dublin, see the Titanic's last port of call in Cobh and feast on a Farm-to-Table meal in a Killarney farmhouse restaurant. This family-run kitchen is the domain of chef John Sheehan and his wife Freda, who serve up nothing but authentic Irish recipes - guaranteed to inspire and delight. The once kissed, never forgotten Stone of Eloquence at Blarney Castle enthralls visitors from far and wide, while historic Galway delights the imagination.

Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards, and delve into the rich beer culture along the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland. Explore the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history. Then it’s off to Germany, where you’ll discover not only the grand city of Cologne but charming villages like Rüdesheim and Heidelberg. Enjoy cruising through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, where 40 castles are strung like pearls along the riverbanks. Cross the border into France’s Alsace region in enchanting Strasbourg and take in spectacular panoramas of the Swiss Alps. Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, as well as iconic landmarks and majestic mountain landscapes, this distinctive itinerary is truly a dream come true.

Travel through the centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure. Nuremberg’s festive Christkindlesmarkt, the largest and oldest Christmas Market in Germany; Regensburg’s Artisan Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Castle, considered one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic; Vienna with its impressive Christmas Markets that seem to majestically appear around every corner; and Budapest, where products sold in the market are traditionally handmade. Revel in a feast for the senses: sparkling lights; festive sounds of children dressed as angels singing carols; and enticing smells of hot-mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, sausages and sweet treats of every kind.

Set off on a Mediterranean escape, discovering the walled hamlet of Tossa de Mar near Palamos, dubbed “Blue Paradise” by Chagall. In Saint-Tropez, enjoy a tour and tasting at the Château de Saint-Martin, and in Florence stand before the iconic David. Explore Corsica’s prehistoric Filitosa, where carved statue-menhirs stand tall.