Optional Experiences

Dutch Countryside Immersion

Real Holland: feel, touch and taste....

Step straight into a storybook of old Holland.

We trip through the Dutch countryside to see Cheese and Clogs being made and the working windmill at De Kathammer.

The landscape opens wide - endless green polders, sparkling canals and black-and-white cows grazing peacefully under vast skies. Your first stop is the welcoming, traditional farm where the air is thick with the rich, creamy scent of fresh cheese. Here you watch the cheese-making process up close, sample a generous tasting of young, aged, and flavored varieties (cumin, mustard, or herb), and even try on hand-carved wooden clogs. The wooden barn feels warm and lived-in, the owners share stories with genuine pride, and for a little while you become part of this timeless Dutch farm life.... and meet some true Dutch characters.....

Then the road winds on along the famous Dykes to De Kathammer, one of the few remaining working windmills in the region. You step inside the creaking wooden structure and meet Ton the miller himself. With calloused hands and a quiet passion, he explains how the giant sails harness the wind to move water, just as they have for centuries. The massive gears turn slowly, the whole mill alive with the rhythmic groan of wood and canvas. Standing there, surrounded by the scent of flour and history, you feel the true heartbeat of the Dutch countryside.

You don’t simply see windmills and farms,  you taste the cheese, wear the clogs, shake hands with the miller and breathe in the authentic soul of Holland.

Here, in the green heart of the Netherlands, you get to live it - one delicious, creaking, unforgettable moment at a time.

36 EUR

Dutch Countryside & Dinner

A true Dutch Gem untouched by tourists.

Monnickendam - a quiet pearl on the Markermeer.

You wander into this charming historic town and feel time soften. Cobbled streets lined with gabled merchant houses, the iconic Speeltoren with its carillon of galloping knights ringing gently overhead and the peaceful harbour where boats sway against the sky. Monnickendam whispers old Waterland stories - of smokehouses, shipyards and a seafaring past that still lingers in the salty air and the unhurried rhythm of daily life.

But the heart of the visit awaits at the waterfront.

You step into the grand, monumental Brasserie De Waegh - the historic Weighing House that has stood here since 1382. Once the bustling center where cheese, butter and grain were weighed and traded, the building now welcomes you with warm wooden beams, original scales still on display and sweeping views over the harbor.

Here, dinner becomes something special. Fresh, generous dishes with Mediterranean warmth and local soul arrive at your table: perfectly prepared fare sourced locally, flavorful pastas, hearty classics and seasonal specialties. The terrace invites you to linger with a glass of wine as sails drift by and the gentle bustle of the harbor unfolds.

Visiting Monnickendam and dining is a slow, authentic taste of old Holland - where history, harbor views and heartfelt hospitality come together in perfect harmony.

Settle in, savor every bite, and leave carrying its quiet charm with you.

76 EUR

Stanserhorn & Lake Cruise

Switzerland: Where the Sky Begins

Some days, the earth feels too small.   So you go higher.

Mount Stanserhorn doesn’t rise - it unfolds.

You board the small railway and and ease up, with every metre, the mountain seems to breathe.  Past small farms with cow bells tinkling and wildflower meadows, through small tunnels carved from stone and time - the world falls away beneath you.

And then, the Cabrio

We complete the journey by cable car - a quiet flight through the open air in an open top cable car.  Past cliffs that dare the sky. Over treetops that whisper in the wind.  The mountain welcomes you go gently, like a song reaching its chorus.

At the summit, the view is not just wide - it’s humbling.  The peaks of the Alps roll out like frozen waves.  Clouds drift below you.  It’s not the top of a mountain. It’s the edge of something holy.   This is Switzerland.  

We go down the same way, and then..... water.

A lake as still as glass, stretched wide beneath the watchful eyes of mountains.  

You board the boat. The engine hums.  And Lucerne reveals herself from the water - rooftops, spires, and reflections.

There’s something timeless in this journey.  From stone to sky to shimmering lake - it’s not a tour.   It’s a love letter to the land.

Stanserhorn doesn’t ask for your attention..... It takes your breath instead.

145.50 EUR

Gondolas & The Grand Canal

Venice:  The Water Carries More Than Reflections...

There are cities you walk through - and there are cities you glide through like a secret.

Venice is the second kind.

The Grand Canal, the spine of the old republic, still moves with the weight of centuries. Palazzos lean into the water, their marble facades cracked but proud, telling stories of when Venice was the richest, boldest city in Europe - a place that wrote its name across the maps of the world in ink, gold and blood.

And the only way to understand it, really feel it, is from the water.

You board the speedboat, a sleek 1950s dream polished to a high shine, and suddenly you’re no longer just a visitor. You’re living a scene out of a life most people only see in movies. Bond, Clooney, the silent glances of a black-and-white film - it’s all in the air as you slice through the Grand Canal, spray kicking up at your sides, the palaces sliding past like mirages.

For a half-hour, Venice belongs to you.

Then the engine cuts and the rhythm changes.

You step into a gondola - not for the photo, not for the cliché - but to slip quietly into the real veins of the city.

Down back canals so narrow the buildings seem to breathe against your shoulders. Past open windows where music and life leak into the water. Past arches sagging with age, past bridges worn thin by footsteps that stopped counting centuries ago.

Here, Venice drops its mask. No crowds, no noise - just the echo of the oar, the sigh of the water, the sense that if you stayed perfectly still, the past might reach out and touch you.

Later, with free time near St. Mark’s, the night opens up - a different Venice again, one you can wander as a dreamer or a king.

96 EUR

Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food & Drinks.

Burano: Where Casanova learned the art of Seduction...

There are escapes that feel like stepping into a painting.

And then there’s a Lagoon Cruise to Burano - with a long, lingering lunch at a classic Trattoria.

You glide away from Venice as the afternoon light dances on the water. The motorboat cuts through the lagoon’s shimmering expanse, leaving the domes and spires behind. Salt air fills your lungs, and the world slows to the rhythm of waves and seabirds. Colour slowly blooms on the horizon: Burano appears like a child’s dream - every house painted in vivid pinks, blues, yellows and reds, their reflections trembling in the canals.

We stroll through the island’s narrow streets, where lace-makers still sit at doorways, fingers flying with threads of ancient tradition. The famous leaning bell tower watches over it all and the air carries the faint scent of fresh fish and sun-warmed laundry.

Then comes the heart of the day.

You settle into a welcoming, family-run gem on the main square. Here, time stretches deliciously. A long lunch unfolds with the best of the lagoon: tender risotto, golden fried calamari, handmade pasta and sweet local desserts. They cater to all dietary desires. Drinks flow and the meal becomes its own gentle journey - unhurried, authentic and deeply Venetian, an Island experience.

By the time you step back onto the boat, the afternoon light has softened everything to gold. Burano’s bright houses glow behind you as the lagoon carries you home, carrying a piece of its colour and calm deep inside.

This is a full-hearted immersion into the soul of the Venetian Lagoon - where beauty, tradition and flavor meet in perfect, unforgettable harmony.

Some days you see Venice.  This one? You taste its hidden, colorful heart.

90 EUR

Piazzas and Fountains

Rome: Where Every Step Is a Story

There are cities that age.

And then there’s Rome - a city that refuses to.

You don’t just see it. You step into it.

The stone under your shoes is worn smooth by emperors, poets and lovers. The air hums with stories that were old before your great-grandparents were born.

The Trevi Fountain roars with the voice of a thousand wishes, its stone figures locked forever in a struggle too grand to freeze. Toss three coins if you like - Rome keeps its promises in its own time.

Then the Pantheon, its massive columns standing against time itself, it is the best preserved building on Earth, 2,000 majestic years of existence, Dark Ages, World Wars and it's still intact.

Even from the outside, the building presses its weight against the sky - a reminder that some things are built not just to last, but to defy.

And between it all - the alleys.

The cracked walls of dripping ivy.

The smell of coffee and old stone.

The lives lived half inside and half outside, where a Vespa might whip past and a Vesuvian laugh might ring out from a balcony above.

You end at Piazza Navona - not a square, but a stage.

The fountains spit and glitter. Painters crowd the corners. Shadows stretch across worn cobblestones.... you feel like you’re part of something ancient and unbroken.

In Rome, it’s easy to forget yourself.

It’s even easier to find yourself in the echoes.....

50 EUR

Inside the Colosseum & Roman Feast

Rome: Where Legends Still Breathe

She was the heart of an empire - and she still beats.

You don’t just walk into the Colosseum.   You descend.

Down into stone corridors where the past hasn’t left - only settled.
Where gladiators once waited in the wings of history and emperors watched the stage of life and death unfold beneath a burning sky.

The great arena curves around you like a jawbone and for a moment, it speaks:  of roars, of courage.... of spectacle.
You don’t just visit the Colosseum. You survive it.

But Rome, in her generosity, always softens the edge.

As twilight settles, you leave the echoes of the past behind and step into the warmth of the present - to a hidden gem just steps away: Terme del Colosseo, a Roman restaurant in a cave carved with charm and history of its own.

The night begins with antipasti centro tavola, shared the way Romans share everything - with appetite and affection.

Then come the classics.....

Wine flows freely. Or beer. Or something softer if you desire.
Tiramisù arrives like a final verse - sweet, decadent and softly sung.

And through it all, the music plays. Live. Joyful. Nostalgic.
It dances between tables, rises to the ceiling and wraps itself around your evening like a well-loved story.

This is not just dinner.    This is Rome in full voice - fierce, beautiful and entirely unforgettable.

134 EUR

Renaissance Treasures

Florence: Where you can taste the Renaisance.

Renaissance on an unforgettable journey through Florence, led by our guide who reveals the city’s soul beyond the crowds.

Begin at the iconic Duomo – Brunelleschi’s magnificent dome that still astonishes engineers today and share the dramatic story of how this architectural marvel was built without modern technology, feel the genius of the Florentine Republic pulsing through every stone.

Then step to the adjacent Baptistery to stand before the legendary Gates of Paradise. Ghiberti’s gilded bronze panels, with their revolutionary perspective and emotional depth, represent the pinnacle of Early Renaissance sculpture.  Unlock the intricate biblical scenes panel by panel, revel in the technical innovations and the fierce competition that birthed these masterpieces.

As the light bathes the marble in golden hues, pause for perfect photos and share in the intimate stories that make Florence feel alive.  This personalized experience lets you move at your own pace, ask every question, and truly connect with the city’s artistic legacy.

No Florentine trip is complete without indulgence, end your tour at a hidden gem where the world’s best gelato awaits. Creamy, intense flavors crafted with centuries-old techniques and the finest seasonal ingredients – pistachio from Sicily, wild strawberry from the hills, or rich dark chocolate that melts on your tongue as you savor the authentic taste of Tuscany in every blissful spoonful.

Don’t just visit Florence. Experience it with passion, wonder, and the perfect sweet finale.

50 EUR

Dinner in Tuscan Countryside

An enchanting evening under the Tuscan Stars

Twilight settles over the Tuscan hills. You arrive at I Tre Pini, where long tables are arranged beneath ancient pine trees, their branches intertwined with glowing lanterns. Candles flicker alongside baskets of rustic bread and bottles of local Chianti, casting a warm golden glow. The air is rich with the aroma of rosemary, grilled meats, and sun-ripened olives - the essence of authentic Tuscan home cooking. Laughter rings out as toasts are raised; in this charming hillside villa, you instantly feel like part of a big Tuscan family.

The feast unfolds in a joyful parade of regional specialties. Course after course of Tuscan favourites appear:

handmade pastas with rich sauce, farm-fresh vegetables drizzled in golden olive oil and slow-roasted meats infused with herbs. Each dish is paired with a generous pour of wine, and your glass never goes empty.  Under the open sky you savour every bite and sip, surrounded by silhouettes of cypress and olive groves. 

There is no rush here - only the easy pace of Italian dining, where tradition is savoured and time seems to stand still.

As night deepens, music sparkles to life in the gentle breeze. A live ensemble begins to play beloved Italian melodies, their notes dancing among the treetops and stars. An opera singer strolls between tables, serenading you with a timeless aria that raises goosebumps. Soon, you find yourself clapping to the rhythm, some guests even rise to dance, twirling together under the fairy lights and constellations. Joy and warmth overflow in this celebration of la dolce vita - a timeless Tuscan evening filled with great food, flowing wine, and music that stirs your soul under a canopy of stars... weather permitting.

80 EUR

Saint-Paul-De-Vence & Nice

Generations of artistic inspiration await

Departing when the light is still soft and the Riviera breathes quietly, the road winds upward through olive groves and pine-scented hills until the medieval village appears, perched like a crown on its rocky hill. Saint-Paul-de-Vence is no ordinary stop. It’s a living poem of stone and light.

Your guide leads you through the ancient ramparts, where the views stretch endlessly across Provence to the glittering sea. Narrow cobblestone lanes wind between centuries-old houses, now home to art galleries and hidden ateliers. Here, legends still linger: Picasso, Matisse, and Miró once wandered these same streets in search of inspiration. Marc Chagall lived here for nearly twenty years, painting love and floating lovers against these very landscapes. You feel their presence in the quiet squares, by the 17th-century fountain and along the sun-warmed walls where time seems to slow on purpose.

Walk in near solitude - no rush, no crowds - touching the soul of a village that has enchanted artists and dreamers for generations.

Then the descent to Nice.

The elegant Promenade unfolds beside the azure sea, but your guide takes you deeper - into the vibrant Old Town. Winding alleys burst with colour: ochre buildings, flower markets, and the scent of fresh socca and Provençal herbs. You discover baroque churches, lively squares, and the gentle rhythm of Riviera life that most day visitors never reach. The light dances differently here, softer, warmer, unmistakably Mediterranean.

In just half a day, you taste two faces of the Côte d’Azur: the timeless, artistic soul of Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the sparkling coastal charm of Nice - all before the ports awaken and the streets fill.

This isn’t just a tour.  It’s a private moment with the French Riviera at its most authentic and beautiful.

55 EUR

Versailles Palace & Gardens

France: Where Grandeur was Born

Some places whisper history.  Versailles declares it - in gold, in marble, in every mirror that ever caught a king’s reflection.

You don’t just visit Versailles.  You enter it - through gates gilded like sunlight, into a world where power dressed in velvet and walked in silence across polished floors.

The palace doesn’t apologize for its beauty.....  It overwhelms with it.

Room by room, the walls bloom with frescoes and firelight.
You pass through the Hall of Mirrors, where chandeliers hang like frozen music and your reflection shares space with ghosts of monarchs and ministers.

Every detail is a performance.  Every corridor, a corridor of power.

But beyond the opulence, a different kind of wonder waits - in the Gardens.

They stretch wide and ordered, like a dream drawn in geometry.
Fountains dance in the sun. Groves hide secrets. Sculptures rest in the stillness of centuries.   This is where kings strolled and orchestras once played under open sky.

You walk where Marie Antoinette once wandered, where revolution once stirred just beyond the gates.

And still, it is beautiful.  Still, it is Versailles.

The grandeur isn’t in the gold.  It’s in the audacity - to create something so magnificent, it dares time to try and forget it.

95 EUR

Seine Cruise & Paris Icons

Paris: Where the City Glides By

Paris was never meant to be rushed.  She was meant to be admired - slowly, gracefully.... from the water.

You board beneath the hush of twilight or the shimmer of golden afternoon and the Seine carries you - effortlessly, like a sigh.

This is not just a river.   It’s a mirror for the soul of Paris.

As the boat glides forward, the city reveals herself - not all at once, but in glances.

Bridges curve like iron lace.   The spires of Notre-Dame reach skyward, proud even in silence.   The Louvre, the Orsay, the Conciergerie - they pass like old friends in conversation.

And then - the Eiffel Tower.

She doesn’t just rise.
She arrives.

Framed by sky, gilded by light, she watches you pass with the calm confidence of a queen who knows you’ve come just to see her.

You sit back and let Paris do what she does best - enchant.

Couples lean close. Laughter floats on the breeze. Cameras click, but nothing can quite capture the feeling of floating through the heart of this eternal city.

On land, Paris dazzles.  But on the water, she breathes.

And you, for one perfect hour, are part of her rhythm.

51 EUR

Notre Dame & Latin Quarter

The Parisien Latin Quarter: a place that murmurs, sings and refuses to let you leave unchanged.

You don’t just walk it. You immerse yourself. Down narrow streets where every turn feels like a secret and every window seems to be watching with quiet memory.  This is where Paris began.

The river is never far. The Seine moves beside you, slow and knowing, carrying centuries in its reflection…. And then, rising above it all, there it is - Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Not just a cathedral.   A witness.

Its towers don’t simply reach upward - they hold the sky in place. Stone carved with devotion, defiance and time itself. Even now, it stands with a quiet strength, as if it remembers everything… and forgives nothing.  It is the birthplace of Gothic architecture.

But the Latin Quarter doesn’t linger in grandeur alone.   It lives on in the details.

In the worn bookshops where pages smell of dust and dreams.

In café chairs turned outward, where conversations spill into the street like wine.

In the echo of footsteps over cobblestones that have carried philosophers, rebels, lovers and even Kings.

Somewhere, a violin hums, a glass clinks.   Somewhere, laughter rises and disappears into the morning air. 

You find yourself not rushing - but lingering.

Not searching - but noticing.

Because here, in this corner of Paris, time doesn’t pass.  It folds.

And for a moment - just a moment - you’re part of it.

39 EUR