Croatia

Croatia

Suggested Visits

Ireland
Ireland

Ireland

Highlights: The Burren, Dublin, Kilmainhaim Gaol, Galway, Giant's Causeway, Aran Islands.
Hot topics: History, Religion and Monasticism, Literature (W B Yeats, James Joyce, Jonathan Swift).

England
England

England

Highlights: Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Bath, Oxford, Stonehenge, Stratford upon Avon.
Hot topics: Literature, History, Theatre, Finance, Art and Architecture.

Scotland
Scotland

Scotland

Highlights: Glencoe, Edinburgh, Skye, Iona, Stirling Castle, Clava Cairns, The Hermitage.
Hot topics: Geography/Geology, History, Literature, Politics and Government.

Poland
Poland

Poland

Highlights: Krakow, Auschwitz, Kazimierz, Warsaw, Museum of 1944 Uprising, Westerplatte.
Hot topics: World War II, The Holocaust, Jewish Culture, 20th Century History.

France
France

France

Highlights: Louvre, Musee D'Orsay, Versailles, Foutainebleu, Reims, Chartres, Normandy.
Hot topics: Art (Impressionists, Monet, Rodin), Literature, European History.

Spain
Spain

Spain

Highlights: Granada, L'Alhambra, Cordoba, Mesquita, Barcelona, Museo de Picasso, La Sagrada Famila, La Pedrera, Madrid, Museo Del Prado, Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Toledo.
Hot topics: Art, Modern Art (Picasso, Miro), Architecture (Gaudi).

Portugal
Portugal

Portugal

Highlights: Lisbon, Faro, Fatima, Coimbra, Porto.
Hot topics: Navigation and Exploration, Monarchy and Empire, European History, Religious Studies.

Switzerland
Switzerland

Switzerland

Highlights: Zurich, View from Felsenegg, Zermatt, Mount Rigi, Aare Gorge, Rhone Glacier, Lake Lucerne, Appenzell, Grundewald, Rhine Falls (Europe's largest waterfall).
Hot topics: Geology, Environmental Studies, Travel and Tourism, Finance.

Belgium & Netherlands
Netherlands

Belgium &Netherlands

Highlights: Amsterdam, Anne Frank's House, Rijkmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Canals, The Hague, Bruges, Brussells, Antwerp.
Hot topics: European Politics and Government, the European Community, International Law, Art, European History.

Germany
Germany

Germany

Highlights: Berlin, Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Pergamon Museum, Potsdam, Bavaria, Neuschwanstein Castle.
Hot topics: World War II, Modern History, Jewish Culture, Politics and the European Union.

Czech Republic
Czech Republic

Czech Republic

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Austria
Austria

Austria

Highlights: Salzburg, Mozart Residence, Halstatt, the Alps, Estherhazy Palace, Eisenstadt, Castle Herberstein, The Imperial Hotel, Vienna, Graz.
Hot topics: Music, Geology, European HIstory.

Hungary
Hungary

Hungary

Highlights: Budapest, Hungarian Parliament, Godolla Palace, Szechenyi Baths, Esterhazy Palace in Fertod, Szentendre, Visegrad.
Hot topics: The Hapsburgs, Austro-Hungarian Empire, European History.

Croatia
Croatia

Croatia

Highlights: Dubrovnik, "The Pearl of the Adriatic", Hvar, Split, Trogir, Zadar.
Hot topics: Empire (Byzantine, Ottoman, Venetian, Hungarian), Ancient History, Archeology, Architecture, Modern European History.

Greece
Greece

Greece

Highlights: The Parthenon, Epidaurus, Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora Pinnacle Monasteries.
Hot topics: Archeology, Classicism, Philosophy, Art, Ancient History.

Italy
Italy

Italy

Highlights: Roman Forum and Colisseum, Uffizi Gallery, San Marco, Venice, Pompeii.
Hot topics: Archeology, Art, Architecture, Ancient History.

Dubrovnik: Historic Old Town and Franciscan Monastery

Renowned for its monuments, magnificent walls and welcoming atmosphere, Dubrovnik is Dalmatia’s top international tourist destination. Although the city was the target of relentless bombing between 1991 and 1992, it has since been restored to its former glory as “The Pearl of the Adriatic”.  Take a walking tour of the historic centre, its Franciscan monastery and the cities defensive walls for views into the city with a local guide

Dubrovnik: Renaissance Sponza Palace and Rector’s Palace

Today we continue to explore the gems of Dubrovnik including its 14th century Dominican monastery and the Renaissance Sponza Palace. Continue on to the Rector’s Palace which includes a Museum of Dubrovnik, which explores the city’s history through furniture and paintings.  Finally we visit the cathedral whose treasury of gold and silver artefacts is known throughout the entire Adriatic Region.

Split: Cathedral of St Domnius

Today Split is a busy port city, but nestled in its centre is the old town which originally grew up around the Emperor Diocletians vast Roman palaces, which is one of the largest and best preserved left form the Roman World.  We visit the imposing palace with a local guide as well as the magnificent Cathedral of St Domnius, which was once Diocletian’s mausoleum.

Hvar: Spanjo Fortress and Stari Grad

Take a ferry to the island of Hvar, best known for its medieval buildings, a legacy of four centuries of Venetian rule.  Art treasures, limestone hills, and lavender make this the perfect island getaway.  We visit the Spanjo Fortress, perched high on a hill overlooking the town, for breathtaking views from the summit before travelling onto Stari Grad. Originally known as Pharos, among its attractions are ruins of a Roman Villa and the Kastel Tvrdalj, a fortified house with fishponds and a collection of local artifacts.

Trogir and Salona

Today we visit Trogir, a UNESCO world Heritage site, originally settled in 380 BC and now a treasure of architectural delights and details. We enjoy a walking tour with local guide exploring the glory of this city was an important city for the arts under Hungarian and Venetian rule. We also visit the ancient city of Salona on the outskirts of Split.

Dalmatia and Sibenik:Krka National Park

Today we visit an area of outstanding natural beauty the Krka National Park, land of lakes and dramatic waterfalls. Feel the mist as you walk on paths that take you to the Skradinski Buk, an impressive waterfall that cascades down. Then onto Sibenik where we enjoy the delights of this coastal town, including the cathedral of St James.

Zadar and Pag: St Donat

A jewel of a town, Zadar has a real Mediterranean feel. Enjoy a walking tour of the historical city, including the 9th century church of St Donat (Sv Donat), one of the largest examples of Byzantine architecture in Dalmatia. We also visit the exhibition: “The Gold and Silver of Zadar” with thousands of valuable treasures. In the afternoon, we visit the island of Pag, with its harsh and fascinating landscapes.