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Hotel Villa Sonia

An authentic and rewarding 4-star hotel set above the captivating town of Taormina, presenting effortless relaxation and indulgence. View Hotel

Douro, Porto & Salamanca River Cruise

With this 8 day river cruise you will experience one of Europe’s best kept secrets, in one of its most undiscovered corners of Portugal and Spain. Explore the sleepy villages and medieval towns unchanged for centuries, amongst the breathtaking rolling hills and terraced vineyard slopes of the stunning Douro Valley.

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The Azores Tour

Some 900 miles west of the coast of mainland Portugal are the Azores, an extraordinarily beautiful group of islands. The archipelago is often labelled ‘the Hawaii of Europe’ but these islands, which boast many of their own treasures, are still off the tourist trail and truly unspoilt. 
This 8 day tour explores three of the nine major islands and their many highlights. View Tour

Lisbon, Porto & the Douro Valley Tour

With this excellent 8 day tour you will experience "Real" Portugal. Starting in Lisbon, then moving on to Porto and finally ending in the majestic Douro Valley. Portugal is a rich and varied country with a proud history that’s admirably reflected in the many fascinating places included on this tour View Tour

The Puccini Opera Festival Tour

Giacomo Puccini was born into a musical family in Lucca on 22 December 1858. As a boy Puccini sang in the choir of the Cathedral of San Martino and later received his musical education at the conservatory in Milan. View Tour