Holiday And Seasonal Tours

Discover the splendor of the Fall Foliage aboard Ottawa's most exciting and extensive tour of the world famous Gatineau Park. Your three-hour tour takes you through magnificent Gatineau Hills renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and fall colors.

During your Gatineau Park Fall Foliage Tour, you will enjoy three photo stops. Pink Lake, known for its rare beauty and unusual ecology. Champlain Lookout renowned for its breathtaking view of the Ottawa River Valley, and the Mackenzie King Estate, where you can explore the picturesque ruins and the romantic gardens of the grand old estate. Also located on the estate is a museum on Canada's tenth Prime Minister, William Lion Mackenzie King. Or you can visit the Moorside Tea Room where you can enjoy an afternoon tea.

This tour is seasonal and only operates from September to October.

Enjoy the wintry panorama of Cologne's Old Town on board our comfortable saloon vessel MS Stolzenfels. The elegant interior design and superior furnishings add to the warm atmosphere on board this exclusive ship. Even Santa Claus makes an appearance (Friday, Saturday and Sunday cruises only) to add to the festive ambiance on board.

Romanticism is the key in advent, and what better way to indulge in it than with the same atmosphere onboard. Experience the most beautiful stretches of the Rhine with its stunning landscape and fairytale castles and capture the true essence of Christmas in style.

Add a new adventure to your Halloween festivities this year. Come join all the fun on a haunted one hour speedboat cruise on Lake Michigan.

You will be welcomed by a ghostly character who will narrate the speedboat cruise and inform you of interesting supernatural and odd occurrences that have taken place in Chicago since the city's inception.

This is a frightfully exciting experience for the whole family with kids encouraged to come in costume.

Use the pass as a one way ticket to get from one city to another, or maybe you prefer to use it as a return trip to spend a day elsewhere along the river, the choice is yours!

Without committing yourself to a certain route in advance, the Rhine Pass allows you to enjoy the Rhine Valley with its numerous beautiful castles, endless vineyards, the Lorely and much, much more. This is a fantastic alternative to rail travel, while viewing the Rhine Valley from it's best vantage point - the Rhine itself!

The Rhine Pass is valid on all scheduled KD day cruises between Cologne and Mainz, as well as the Moselle between Koblenz and Cochen except special theme cruises and cruises including gastronomic service.

Visit the home of George Washington for a special guided tour of the mansion by candlelight. Hear stories of the Washington Family's Christmas hospitality.

See how the Washington Family entertained during the long winter season as you encounter 18th Century characters sharing stories about Christmas hospitality 200 years ago.

Enjoy complimentary hot cider and cookies by fireside as you listen to colonial music.  The evening will conclude with time for holiday shopping and a glimpse of Old Town Alexandria.

This tour is seasonal and operates from late November to mid December

Your knowledgeable tour guide will escort you through the foothills of the Alps, along the Salzach river valley to Oberndorf, where you will have the opportunity to take part in a touching Christmas celebration in the Silent Night Chapel.

The church is small accommodating only 12 - 15 people inside, therefore the Holy Mass will be celebrated on the outside of the chapel. Please ensure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

Cruise against the beautiful backdrop of Cologne's winter city skyline as you slowly meander along the river. Experience the most beautiful stretches of the Rhine with its fairytale castles and view the magnificent scenery in the tranquility of evening.

A lovely indulgence in one of Germany's prettiest cities.

Enjoy the spectacular New England countryside as the leaves turn a multitude of colors during the fall season. A pleasant afternoon tour of foliage display is capped by a stop at a native orchard for apples and cider.

Experience the gently rolling New England countryside, awash with the colors of Indian Summer. Travel past quiet ponds and ancient farms, weathered roadside taverns and sturdy colonial churches. Enjoy a hot Yankee style lunch at a quaint New England tavern nestled in the heart of the mountains (cost is additional).

Finish your afternoon with a visit to a native orchard where apples are grown and local (non-alcoholic) cider is made. Pickup and drop off from selected Boston and Cambridge hotels.

This tour is seasonal and operates from September to October

Autumn is a special time in Cape Cod. With summer's warmth lingering, the multicolored splendor of New England's foliage offers a superb accent to the already beautiful vistas of this magical region just south of Boston. Ride through Quincy, past the Adams Mansion and the birthplaces of two American presidents.

After crossing the Cape Cod Canal, you'll visit the Sandwich Glass Museum and the Dexter Grist Mill. Lunch is on your own before arriving in Hyannisport, where you'll visit a memorial to President John F. Kennedy. To cap your day, join a lectured sightseeing cruise, which offers the best possible view of the Kennedy Compound.

This tour is seasonal and operates from September to October

Your full day winter excursion takes you along the Salzach river valley past many of Austria's ski resorts. Near Schladming, location of the 1982 Ski World Championships, you will ascend up to the "Steirische Ramsau" 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level at the base of one of the Alpine glacier massifs - the Dachstein.

In the village there is time for a stroll in the frosty fresh air and lunch in one of the local inns. Your guide will give you advice on all of the possibilities. Then you will hear the jingling bells on the reigns as the sleighs line up across the field and your winter sleigh ride begins!

A stop for refreshments is made along the way where the horses rest and you have the opportunity to try some Austrian specialties.

Rosy cheeks and happy expressions are proof that it was a successful day - one that you will remember long afterwards. Your destination may be altered depending on snow conditions on the day.

Christmas Time Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment!

You will be collected from your Salzburg hotel and transported by private vehicle to the enchanting village of Faistenau where you will have the opportunity to take a refreshing stroll in the crisp mountain air. Then you will hear the jingling bells as your private sleigh arrives to pick you up for your exhilarating horse-drawn ride through the forests.

Snuggle up under warm blankets while gliding through the beautiful winter landscape of this stunning part of Austria. Your memorable excursion will finish with a warming drink in a traditional local bar (optional).

Give Mom what she wants this Mother's Day - relaxation and champagne! Mom will enjoy the unique experience of this brunch or dinner cruise and spectacular views of San Francisco that can only be seen on the water. She will feast on an elaborate buffet with all of Mom's favorites and she is sure to be satisfied with the variety of free flowing champagne (brunch cruise only)!

During the cruise you will have superb photo opportunities of:

• Golden Gate Bridge
• Alcatraz Island
• Angel Island
• Bay Bridge
• San Francisco Embarcadero and Waterfront

While you cruise, start with cocktails on deck then indulge with a lavish brunch buffet featuring a gourmet selection of freshly baked and locally produced foods. Listen to smooth tunes inside or daydream on the outside deck while you sip complimentary champagne (brunch cruise only).

A cash bar is also available during the cruise to purchase additional beverages and cocktails.

This San Francisco Mother's Day cruise is a special occasion not to be missed!

Likely to Sell-out! New Year's Eve at an Austrian Wine Tavern in Grinzing regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

Departing from Vienna by motorcoach you will be amazed by the beautiful illuminated palaces and monuments on the 'Ringstrasse', which follows along the route of the former city walls. Afterwards you'll travel to a 'Heurigen' a traditional Austrian wine tavern in Grinzing, Vienna's most famous wine growing region.

Enjoy a typical Grinzing dinner accompanied with wine and listen to Viennese and international live music playing in the lead up to midnight. As fireworks erupt in the skies above, toast your family and friends with a glass of sparkling wine to welcome the New Year.

Your evening concludes with a drop off back to your hotel.

Ring in the new year on this fabulous New Year's Eve cruise onboard Hawaii's smoothest vessel. Dance the night away with the sounds of live music and enjoy an amazing buffet dinner on this unforgettable evening cruise.

It's time to ring in the New Year in Oahu! Guests celebrate New Year's Eve with an impressive selection of appetizers and desserts aboard Hawaii's smoothest cruise. You'll be happily greeted with a complimentary welcome drink and festive New Year's party favors - a great way to start the party! While enjoying the evening, the entertainment invites you to get up and dance the night away!

On the main deck, a DJ rocks the stage with sounds that will surely get the crowd going. On the upper deck, local singers give a dazzling live performance. Welcome the New Year with a Champagne toast at midnight as fireworks light up the night sky!

Cruise into the New Year and see Melbourne light up on a memorable night of fabulous food, dancing and fireworks. As you cruise Melbourne's Yarra River you'll enjoy a sit down three-course meal with premium wines, beers and basic spirits, and be in the prime position to enjoy Melbourne's midnight firework spectacular.

Say goodbye 2009, hello 2010! Cruise into the new year and see Melbourne light up on a memorable night of fabulous food, dancing and fireworks.

As you cruise Melbourne's Yarra River you'll enjoy a sit down three-course meal with premium wines, beers and basic spirits, and be in the prime position to enjoy Melbourne's midnight firework spectacular.

To enhance the glamorous setting of Melbourne's Yarra River, the DJ will be selecting a repertoire of golden oldies, popular and contemporary music.  Dance your way into 2010 with front row seats to Melbourne's firework celebration.

Melbourne New Years Eve Cruise Sample Menu:

Entree

• Platter for two of assorted global antipasto favorites including rice paper rolls, Tasmanian oysters, tiger prawns and curry chicken breast on a bed of mescalin lettuce
  

Main Course

• Sesame crusted breast of capon chicken with dressing of mint, coriander and ribbons of cucumber
• Victorian High Country fillet of beef with red onion jus and herb butter roulade
• Roasted Atlantic salmon on steamed Asian greens drizzled with a black bean and soy dressing
  

Dessert

• Baked chocolate cheesecake
• Lemon and lime tart with berry coulees