This website uses modern construction techniques, which may not render correctly in your old browser. We recommend updating your browser for the best online experience.
Future you will thank you for locking in a big trip for next year (or 2027!) to Europe and beyond early! Don't wait – the good stuff always goes first.
Multiple 2026 tours available. Enquire within your nearest Phil Hoffmann Travel store!
15 days | Budapest to Dubrovnik | Departs April - October 2026 & 2027
From $4,160 per person twin share
Welcome to the Balkans, where the east meets the west. Over the centuries, people have travelled to Eastern Europe for its rich tradition, layered cultures and mouth-watering cuisines. With historic attractions in Budapest, thriving nightlife in Belgrade, a 15th-century Old Town in Sarajevo, Durmitor National Park in Montenegro and the medieval walls of Dubrovnik, you have plenty to discover on this epic 15-day adventure. Hike through mountains, drive through ever-changing scenery and hit up the local bars after feasting on regional favourites.
Highlights
Cross the Chain Bridge in Budapest – known as the Pearl of the Danube – and take the funicular up to Buda Castle for beautiful views over Pest.
Discover the rich biodiversity of Kopacki Rit Nature Park on a guided tour and explore the vast landscapes of Durmitor National Park with a guided hike.
Wander through Belgrade’s Bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards before launching into its nightlife when the sun goes down. Then, take a daytrip to the artists’ haven of Zemun.
Watch Mostar's famous bridge divers hurl themselves from the stones of a bridge that has spanned the river for centuries and visit Tito's bunker – one of the best-kept secrets in former Yugoslavia.
See the sights on a guided walking tour of Sarajevo and learn about its recent history as a city under siege.
Inclusions
Transport: Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
15 meals: 14 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Accommodation: Hotel (12 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Hostel (1 night)
Group Size: max 16
Kopacki Rit NP-orientation Walk
Vukovar - Orientation Walk & Guided Hospital Visit
Belgrade - City Tour with Local Guide
Belgrade- Zemun Orientation Walk
Sarajevo - City Tour with Local Guide
Konjic - Armijska Ratna Komanda ARK D-0 (Tito’s Bunker) tour
Mostar - Day Trip
Durmitor National Park Hike
Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1-day local transport & entry to sites)
Optional activities
Budapest - Bike Ride
Budapest - Great Synagogue
Budapest - Hungarian National Museum
Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths
Budapest - Danube Boat Trip
Novi Sad - Petrovaradin Fortress
Belgrade - Museum of Contemporary Art
Belgrade - House of Flowers
Belgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum
Belgrade - Ethnographic Museum
Mostar - Old Bridge Museum
Sarajevo - Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Sarajevo - Sarajevo Museum
Sarajevo - National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo - War Tunnel
Sarajevo - Gallery 11/07/95
Kotor - Cruise on Kotor Fjord
Kotor - St. Tryphon’s Cathedral
Kotor - Fortress
Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence
Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace
Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum
*Optional activities incur an extra charge and vary depending on activity. More activities available.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Budapest
Day 2 | Budapest
Day 3 | Kopački rit NP
Day 4 | Novi Sad
Day 5 | Belgrade
Day 6 | Belgrade
Day 7 | Sarajevo
Day 8 | Sarajevo
Day 9 | Sarajevo
Day 10 | Durmitor NP
Day 11 | Durmitor NP
Day 12 | Kotor
Day 13 | Kotor
Day 14 | Dubrovnik
Day 15 | Dubrovnik
*Advertised price based on per person twin share on 16 & 23 May 2026 departures, correct as of 17 September 2025.
Croatia Sailing Adventure
8 days | Dubrovnik to Split | Departs May - October 2026
From $2,450 per person twin share
Experience the old-world charm of Croatia on a sailing adventure from Dubrovnik to Split. Spend eight days cruising around impressive coastlines, exploring national parks, wandering through medieval towns or rolling off the boat into warm, turquoise waters to swim. Combine Croatia's natural beauty with regular doses of culture and hang out in the lively restaurant and bar scene, indulging in fresh seafood and regional wines, raising a glass to the coastal vistas.
Highlights
See the historic towns, protected forests and naturally beautiful islands of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast aboard a private yacht – all aboard for a week in paradise!
Sail out of medieval Dubrovnik – this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city plays host to film crews every year. Game of Thrones, anyone?
Wander the length of car-free Lopud in the idyllic Elafiti Islands, then maybe take an optional winery tour on the Island of Vis and indulge in a few glasses of the local vino.
Explore the lush forests of Mljet, which are yet to be spoilt by mainstream tourism.
Visit Odysseus Cave where according to legend, the king of Ithaca once found refuge after surviving a shipwreck.
Inclusions
Transport: Boat, private van
Accommodation: overnight boat -7 nights
Group Size: max 11
Optional activities
Mljet - Bike rental (per hour)
Mljet - Mljet National Park Entrance fee
Vis - Wine tour
Vis - Island tour
Solta: Agrotourism wine tasting with food
*Optional activities incur an extra charge and vary depending on activity.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Dubrovnik to Elafiti Islands
Day 2 | Elafiti Islands to Mljet
Day 3 | Mljet to Korcula
Day 4 | Korcula to Hvar
Day 5 | Hvar to Vis
Day 6 | Vis to Solta
Day 7 | Solta to Trogir
Day 8 | Trogir to Split
*Advertised price based on per person twin share on 30 May & 13 June 2026 departures, correct as of 17 September 2025.
Spain, Portugal & Morocco
15 days | Madrid to Marrakech | Departs year-round 2026 & 2027
From $5,080 per person twin share
Enjoy a first-hand experience of Spanish, Portuguese and Moroccan lifestyles on this 15-day adventure through three vibrant countries. Travelling from Madrid to Marrakech, immerse yourself in the history of each destination, exploring ancient cultures through art, design, language and religion, trying local delicacies along the way. From Spanish dancing to the Algarve coastline to the fascinating Islamic architecture in Morocco, you’ll experience a collision of old and new, European and African. See a traditional Fado performance, explore museums, watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean and discover bustling medinas which overwhelm the senses.
Highlights
Wander around Salamanca's lit up Plaza Mayor by night and explore the cobblestoned streets of Seville by day – Andalusia's largest city.
Enjoy an unforgettable Fado performance in Coimbra. Fado is an emotional form of Portuguese music which often expresses the hard realities of daily life, balancing both resignation and hopefulness.
Make the most of your free time in Lisbon – this city has so much to offer, from its beautiful museums, monuments and parks to its famous trams, bars and restaurants.
Buy fresh local produce at the morning market during your stay on The Algarve and soak up the sun on the calm beaches. As the day winds down, experience the magic of an unforgettable sunset over the vast Atlantic Ocean.
Explore the twisting, colourful labyrinthine streets of the Fes and Marrakech medinas with a local guide to lead you to all of the best spots and ensure you don't get lost!
Inclusions
13 Meals: 12 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Transport: Train, Ferry, Metro, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi
Accommodation: Hotel (14 nights)
Group Size: max 12
Salamanca - Orientation walk
Coimbra - Orientation walk
Coimbra - Evening Fado Performance
Lisbon - Belém district leader-led walk
Lisbon - Pastéis de nata tasting
Algarve - Island Day Trip by Boat
Seville - Real Alcazar
Seville - Orientation Walk
Chefchaouen - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Fes - Medina walking tour
Optional activities
Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid - Museo del Prado
Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico
Salamanca - Art Nouveau & Art Deco Museum
Salamanca - Unamuno House Museum
Coimbra - Mondego River Boat Trip
Coimbra - Cathedrals
Sintra - Castelo dos Mouros
Lisbon - Naval Museum
Lisbon - Oceanarium
Lisbon - National Art Museum
Algarve - Birdwatching Tour
Algarve - Marine Wildlife Watching Tour
Algarve - Boat Trip Rio Formosa
Algarve - Fishing Trip
Chefchaouen - Hammam (public baths)
Chefchaouen - Henna Tattoo
Marrakech - Saadian Tombs
Marrakech - Palais Badi
Marrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure
*Optional activities incur an extra charge and vary depending on activity. More activities available.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Madrid
Day 2 | Salamanca
Day 3 | Coimbra
Day 4 | Coimbra
Day 5 | Lisbon
Day 6 | Lisbon
Day 7 | The Algarve / Faro
Day 8 | The Algarve / Faro
Day 9 | Seville
Day 10 | Chefchaouen
Day 11 | Chefchaouen
Day 12 | Fes
Day 13 | Fes
Day 14 | Marrakech
Day 15 | Marrakech
*Advertised price based on per person twin share on 30 May & 13 June 2026 departures, correct as of 17 September 2025.
Premium Sicily
10 days | Palermo to Catania | Departs April - November 2026 & 2027
From $7,730 per person twin share
Explore Sicily and see how much this island in the heart of the Mediterranean has to offer. Join an expert local leader on a fully immersive 10-day Premium journey – with a sprinkling of Arab, Norman, Greek and Roman influence, this region is a hive of history and culture. See intricate mosaics, towering palaces, crumbling ruins and marble-lined laneways. Head out of the main hubs to discover Mount Etna – Europe’s largest active volcano. Taste Genovesi, arancini, local dishes like caponata and cannoli, and take a traditional cooking class to get the most out of Sicily’s celebrated cuisine. With Exclusive Experiences and a gorgeous Feature Stay in the countryside, what are you waiting for?
Highlights
Discover Palermo’s most symbolic places of rebellion and meet the local people who are taking a stance against the Mafia on an Anti-Mafia Movement tour.
Get a taste for Sicily’s finest cuisines with a traditional cooking class in Palermo, a Genovesi tasting in Erice and mouth-watering cheese and chocolate tastings (yes, please) on your way to Siracusa.
Come face-to-face with Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, as you walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave.
Spend two unforgettable nights in the Sicilian countryside at your Feature Stay accommodation – Baglio della Luna Foresteria, a countryside estate built within a medieval watch tower.
Be swept away by Sicilian charm as you explore the backstreets and cobblestone alleys in the timeless old town of Erice, Taormina and Ragusa.
Inclusions
Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel (7 nights). Feature Stay (2 nights)
16 meals: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Group Size: max 12
Palermo -Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Palermo - Welcome Meeting
Palermo - Welcome Dinner
Palermo - Anti-Mafia Tour
Palermo - Sicilian Cooking Class
Erice - Town Visit
Erice - Genovesi Tasting
Erice - Cable Car
Mazara del Vallo - Kasbah Visit
Scala dei Turchi - Visit
Agrigento - Guided visit Valley of the Temples
Modica - Visit and Chocolate Tasting
Noto - Guided Walk
Ragusa - Visit
Siracusa - Ortigia Orientation Walk
Catania - Mount Etna Visit
Taormina - Guided Walk
Taormina - Greek Theatre Admission
Catania - Farewell Dinner
Premium inclusions
Arrival airport transfer
Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
24/7 on-ground support
*Optional activities incur an extra charge and vary depending on activity.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Palermo
Day 2 | Palermo
Day 3 | Marsala
Day 4 | Mazara del Vallo – Agrigento
Day 5 | Agrigento
Day 6 | Modica – Noto – Siracusa
Day 7 | Siracusa
Day 8 | Mt Etna – Catania
Day 9 | Taormina – Catania
Day 10 | Catania
*Advertised price based on per person twin share on 14 May & 11 June 2026 departures, correct as of 17 September 2025.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
*
Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
