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Small Group Gourmet European Tours

UPCOMING 2010 GROUP TOURS TO EUROPE

Over 15 years experience specializng small group tours to Europe including: France tours, Italy tours, Spain tours, Portugal tours, Ireland tours, Scotland tours, Czech tours, Poland tours, Hungary tours, custom tours, and culinary tours to Europe.

Barcelona and the Balearic Islands, Spain

The pedestrian streets of Las Ramblas, Modernist architecture, distinctive gastronomic Catalan cuisine, Mediterranean cruising, Mallorca's rugged Costa Rocosa, ancient megalithic monuments, and relentless sunshine on beautiful island beaches.

March 17 - 30, 2010 | $5,999 | Tour Details

Ireland and Scotland

Striking green hills dotted with sheep, megalithic Celtic stones, friendly locals speaking Gaelic, small villages with cobblestone streets, cozy “singing” pubs, ancient churches, the Scottish Highlands, picturesque castles, mountains and lochs.

May 5 - 19, 2010 | $5,899 | Tour Details

Paris, the Loire Valley and Champagne

Gourmet France Tour: fabulous wines, historic châteaux, cooking class, gourmet dinners, optional balloon ride, true behind-the-scenes travel.

May 20 - June 1, 2010 | $4,799 | Tour Details

Southern France and Northern Italy

Medieval hilltop villages, cappuccino in Venice, Pastis on your veranda overlooking the Mediterranean, Valpolicella at a trattoria on Lake Como, the pink and yellow houses of Portofino, Juliet's balcony in Verona, Chagall's art in St. Paul de Vence.

June 1 - 15, 2010 | $6,399 | Tour Details

British Open Golf Vacation

Join us for a spectacular week in Scotland for the 2010 British Open at St. Andrews! This 7-night vacation includes one day at the practice rounds and one day of championship-play viewing, plus two rounds of golf at classic links courses, and much more!

July 10 - 18, 2010 | $5,499 | Tour Details

Burgundy, Provence and the Rhône Valley, France

Great white wines of Burgundy and reds of the Côtes du Rhône, renowned gastronomy of Lyon, sensuous aromas of Provence, all combined with ancient Roman, medieval and Renaissance architecture and humble villages along the Rhône Valley.

August 31 - September 13, 2010 | $5,999 | Tour Details

Tuscany, Umbria and Cinque Terre, Italy

Magnificent architecture and Renaissance art, Etruscan tombs and Roman ruins, wine villages of Montepulciano, Montalcino, Orvieto, Chianti, and Montefalco, Prosecco "champagne", Pecorino cheese, miracle olive oil, trattorias, panoramic hilltop vistas.

September 2 - 16, 2010 | $6,299 | Tour Details

Bordeaux, Dordogne and Languedoc, France

France's best wines and gastronomic cuisine, idyllic hilltop villages, optional balloon ride, under-ground boat ride, prehistoric cave paintings, historic castles and unspoiled medieval towns with no cars, warm friendly hosts, the art of Toulouse-Lautrec.

September 14 - 27, 2010 | $5,999 | Tour Details

Czech tours, Poland tours, Hungary tours

Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary

A Viennese walse, Prague and Cesky-Krumlov, the lively squares of Cracow, Renaissance mansions, Wawel Royal Castle, Gothic churches, delectable Polish and Hungarian cuisine, heavenly wines, the Danube, serene river villages, the magic of Budapest.

September 16 - 30, 2010 | $5,199 | Tour Details

Autumn in New England's Villages

Lobsters, clambakes, rocky shores off deep blue Atlantic waters, three and a half centuries of American architecture. From picturesque harbors and mountain peaks to splendid forests and serene lakes, see our brilliant fall colors unequalled in the world.

October 1 - 13, 2010 | $3,999 | Tour Details

Andalusia, Spain and Portugal

Whether you are exploring a medieval castle, wandering the streets of an ancient village, learning about the architecture of a magnificent cathedral, or relaxing on the terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this is a tour you will never forget.

October 14 - 28, 2010 | $6,199 | Tour Details

Rome, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily

Breathtaking scenery, the grandeur of Rome, Amalfi's stunning cliffs, the magic of Capri, the awe of Pompeii, Sicily's ancient Greek temples, colorful markets, wonderful wines and foods, spectacular scenery, warm hearted people, beautiful Taormina.

October 17 - 29, 2010 | $6,399 | Tour Details

Bordeaux and Dordogne Culinary Week

Join Chef Ron Boucher on this year's culinary European tour to Bordeaux and the Dordogne. Local cuisine, the finest wines, and lessons from local chefs. Cooking classes and gastronomic dinners interspersed with excursions into local history and culture.

Spring 2011 | $4,399 | Tour Details

For over 15 years Olde Ipswich Tours has been specializing in European tours for small groups interested in deluxe regional accommodations, gourmet food and wine, and behind-the-scenes travel adventures including: France tours, Italy tours, Spain tours, Portugal tours, Ireland tours, Scotland tours, Czech tours, Poland tours, Hungary tours, custom tours and culinary tours to Europe.