We've already had some strong interest in these trips since we posted a couple of months ago what we were planning. We have another Greece trip, Best of Portugal with a 3-stop tour including the island of Madeira, Lisbon and Porto. Then we have a 10-day trip to Ireland and Scotland.

We still have space on the Fiji trip with our group air that is now several hundreds of dollars less than the current individual price. You would absolutely love this trip especially if you love tropical places. July is also one of the best months to visit.

Here is another one of our custom trips that you won't find anywhere else, based on our experience over several trips to Portugal. This will offer you a very special experience combining two amazing cities and an incredibly beautiful island.

Our first stop is Lisbon, one of the world's great historical cities, with characteristic and surprising sights, cultural treasures, and a beautiful setting that make it a paradise for walkers and photographers. We'll enjoy a half-day tour with guide that will take us to the most interesting sites then we'll set you free to explore.

After our 2-nights in Lisbon we'll jet off to the island of Madeira for the next 4 nights.Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, is an archipelago comprising 4 islands off the northwest coast of Africa. It is known for its namesake wine and warm, subtropical climate. The main island of Madeira is volcanic, green and rugged, with high cliffs, pebbly beaches and settlements on deltas of the Fajã River. A privileged geographical position, a subtropical climate, unique landscape settings and remarkable cultural traditions. There are many active and adventurous tours to be had that we will set up. One of the most enjoyable is the jeep tour of the island. Check out the potential tours!

Finally, we spend the last 4-nights in Porto,a captivating city, which perfectly blends history, traditions and modern Portuguese culture. Set on an undulating landscape, Porto provides architectural wonders, a quaint old town, stunning vistas and beautiful beaches.

We will set up a tour to visit the historic city center, walk along Ponte Luis I Bridge, take a cable car ride for view of the Douro river and Ribeira (historical city center) and cruise the Douro river. We will take some wonderful day trips that we enjoyed on our last trip to Porto. Then there's a day trip to Guimarães and Braga with a medieval castle, restored gothic palace, numerous pretty squares and a cable car ride to the top of Penha Hill. We'll also offer a day tour of the Douro Valley which could as easily be called the enchanted valley, such is the beauty and magic that its landscapes offer.  We will visit several villages and also have a winetasting at Graham Winery with its spectacular views of Porto's historic city centre, to taste several of their port wines. We will also enjoy a one-hour boat ride on the river to enjoy the best of the panoramic views.

Click here to see photos from our last Portugal trip

Includes:

• Domestic air
• 10-nights hotel accommodations (double occ.)
• All transfers
• Daily breakfast
• 3 City Tours

Our last 2-trips to Ireland and Scotland also included Iceland, which was great but also a 2-week trip that not everyone can swing. So, this time around we're offering this 10-day trip without Iceland and that seems to be going over well.

Dublin remains one of Europe's most down-to-earth, friendly and accessible cities. Voted by Frommers Guide readers in 2011 as their favourite holiday destination in the world, it’s now your turn to uncover the mystique and charm of the Emerald Isle. A bustling metropolis alive with entertaining cultural pursuits, fine museums, beautiful architecture and lively pubs, Dublin offers something for everyone. Castles, galleries, cathedrals, parks, shopping, fine dining – Dublin has it covered.

The tours on this trip are all included and will cover day trips to the most interesting places such as a wonderful scenic day starting with our drive from Dublin into the heart of Wicklow's stunning countryside and a visit the 6th century monastic settlement in Glendalough. We'll also tour Brú na Bóinne in County Meath, a site that is older than England’s Stonehenge and Egypt’s Giza Pyramids. This Neolithic site of henges, standing stones and burial chambers was built around 3,200 B.C., and is highlighted by several large passage tombs: Knowth, Dowth and Newgrange. Then there's a full-day Celtic trip to Boyne Valley to visit some of the oldest sites in Ireland. See 6,000-year-old artwork carved in the passage tombs at Loughcrew and travel to the Hill of Tara from where the High Kings ruled the country 1,000 years ago.

From there we fly to Edinburgh, Scotland for the next 5-days and enjoy tours of the Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Highlands including St. Andrews and the Scottish Borders with Melrose, Abbotsford House, Traquair House.and Roslyn Chapel. 

We have great hotels lined up and you'll love our guides as well.

INCLUDES:

• 10-nights accommodations (double occ.)
• All tours mentioned above
• All ground transportation
• Air from Dublin to Edinburgh
• Daily Breakfast

Here's another trip we're planning for 2026. Since this trip is not yet finalized, including the price, if you decide to put down a deposit to lock in your spot we will refund it in full once it's finalized if you don't like the final offering.

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