Visit Barcelona and Madrid on this 6-night Travelodeal Spain vacation. The package includes round-trip flights, three nights at Barceló Raval in Barcelona, three nights at Catalonia Atocha in Madrid, an internal train transfer between cities, and daily breakfast. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026.
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- 3 nights in Barcelona
- 3 nights in Madrid
- Internal train transfer
- Daily breakfast
- Flights from various U.S. airports
Use promo code "IRELAND100" to save $100 per person on Ireland travel with Brendan Vacations. Choose from guided vacations, small group tours, private driver trips, lux self-drive, self-drive, and rail vacations, with options that can include castles, natural wonders, top sites, and flexible itinerary lengths. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Guided vacations
- Small group tours
- Private driver trips
- Self-drive vacations
- Rail vacations
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Pair an all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise with Switzerland rail journeys on this 22-night cruise and rail package from Imagine Cruising. Depart on June 24, 2027, and travel aboard Celebrity Equinox, with hotel stays in Barcelona, Florence, Lake Garda, St. Moritz, Interlaken, and Montreux. The package includes flights, taxes, transfers, a 10-night all-inclusive cruise, classic drinks, Wi-Fi, 3 scenic Swiss rail journeys, and escorted tours including Jungfraujoch, Bern and Thun, and Chillon Castle with wine tasting. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Bernina Red Train Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Interlaken
- GoldenPass Express from Interlaken to Montreux
- “Top of Europe” Jungfraujoch tour
- 4-star hotel stays with breakfast
- Select hotel stays with dinner
- Celebrity Equinox cruise with drinks and Wi-Fi
Explore Rome, Florence, Milan, and Lake Como on this 9-night Italy vacation from The Flights Guru. This package includes round-trip flights with baggage, 4-star hotel stays, private airport transfers, daily breakfast, and train transfers from Rome to Florence, Florence to Milan, and Milan to Como. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- 2 nights in Rome
- 2 nights in Florence
- 2 nights in Milan
- 3 nights in Lake Como
- Scenic train journeys
Explore Ireland’s historic cities, coastal scenery, and countryside on this guided vacation with flights, hotels, breakfast, transfers, and sightseeing included. The itinerary features Dublin, Galway, Connemara National Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Cork, and Kilkenny. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Walking tour of Dublin
- Guided visit to the Cliffs of Moher
- Ring of Kerry excursion
- Connemara National Park tour
- Kilkenny town visit
Visit Rome, Florence, and Venice on this 6-night Italy vacation with flights. The package includes Superior-category hotels, breakfast, high-speed train travel between cities, and guided visits in Rome, Florence, and Venice. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Rome, Florence, and Venice
- Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour
- Guided Florence city tour
- Guided Venice city tour
- High-speed train travel
Tour Ireland and Northern Ireland over a week with stops in Dublin, Belfast, Galway, and more, with excursions to Giant's Causeway (pictured), and a number of Ireland's historic wonders. Note that this does not include international airfare, but it can be added during reservation. All prices, dates, and booking details were valid at the time of publication. Buy Now at Dunhill Travel
Explore Madrid, Andalusia, Valencia, and Barcelona on this 7-night guided Spain vacation. This package includes international flights, 7 nights in Charm-category hotels, daily breakfast, transfers by air-conditioned vehicle as indicated, guided city tours in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona, plus visits to the windmills in Consuegra, the Mosque of Cordoba, and the Alhambra Palace in Granada. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Madrid and Barcelona
- Seville and Granada
- Alhambra Palace visit
- Cordoba mosque entrance
- Guided city tours
Explore Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast on this 10-night semi-organized Italy vacation from Wingbuddy. This package includes international flights between the USA and Venice and Rome and the USA, hotels, daily breakfast, 2 dinners, train tickets between Venice, Florence, and Rome, airport transfers in Venice and Rome, a Pompeii visit with skip-the-line access, headsets in Pompeii, a round-trip ferry between Sorrento and Capri, and a Blue Grotto boat tour when weather permits. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- 2 nights in Venice
- 2 nights in Florence
- 4 nights in Rome
- 2 nights in Sorrento
- Capri and Pompeii visits
Explore Venice, Florence, and Rome on this 7-night Italy vacation from Wingbuddy. This freedom package includes international flights between the USA and Venice and Rome and the USA, airport transfers in Venice and Rome, train tickets between Venice, Florence, and Rome, hotels, and daily breakfast. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- 2 nights in Venice
- 2 nights in Florence
- 3 nights in Rome
- Train travel between cities
- Classic hotel accommodations
Customize your own rail-and-hotel package through Italy that starts in Rome, then continues to Florence and Venice by train. Spend 3 nights in Rome, 2 nights in Florence, and 2 nights in Venice, with flights and stress-free rail travel between cities included. You can extend your stays, choose your departure airport, and more. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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Explore Portugal and Spain on this 13-night guided Lumle vacation, with return flights and a route that starts in Madrid before continuing through Porto, Coimbra, Fatima, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Costa del Sol, Granada, Toledo, and back to Madrid. The itinerary highlights historic cities, UNESCO-listed sites, the Douro River, Seville’s Santa Cruz quarter, Granada, and Toledo. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- Porto sightseeing and Douro River cruise
- Coimbra and Fatima
- Lisbon city tour
- Cordoba and Seville
- Costa del Sol
- Granada and Toledo
Customize your own rail-and-hotel package through Italy that starts in Rome, then moves on to Florence, Venice, and Milan by train. It's an easy city-hopping trip with 3 nights in Rome, 2 nights in Florence, 2 nights in Venice, and 2 nights in Milan, plus flights and the train rides between cities already included. You can extend your stays, choose your departure airport, and more. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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Customize your own rail-and-hotel package through England and France that starts in London, then moves on to Paris by Eurostar train. It's an easy city-hopping trip with 3 nights in each city, plus flights and the train ride between cities already included. You can extend your stays, choose your departure airport, and more. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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Explore Italy from Rome to Sorrento on this 10-night guided vacation from Wingbuddy. This package includes round-trip international flights between the USA and Rome, hotel accommodations, airport transfers in Rome, transportation by deluxe motorcoach, a multilingual tour leader and local guides, 18 meals, visits and entrance fees, skip-the-line Vatican Museums and Pompeii visits, a round-trip ferry between Sorrento and Capri, and a Blue Grotto boat tour when weather permits. Highlights include Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Montepulciano, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri. Book this travel deal by May 31, 2026.
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- 4 nights in Rome
- 2 nights in Florence
- 2 nights in Venice
- 2 nights in Sorrento
- 5 lunches and 2 dinners
Explore Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid on this 9-night upscale Spain vacation from TripCompanion. This package includes hotels, daily breakfast, one dinner, excursions, private airport and train station transfers, and train tickets from Barcelona to Seville to Madrid. Highlights include Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Montserrat Monastery, a Seville walking tour, Granada and Alhambra, Seville Cathedral, Giralda, Royal Alcázar, a flamenco show with dinner, Madrid’s Royal Palace, Segovia, Toledo, and more. Book this travel deal by May 29, 2026.
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- 3 nights in Barcelona
- 3 nights in Seville
- 3 nights in Madrid
- Premium 4-star hotels at city centers
- Daily departures
Priced from $2,199 per person, this 6-night escorted vacation includes flights from main US airports, superior-category hotel stays, 6 breakfasts, some transfers, long-distance coach transport from day 3 to day 7, and visits across Switzerland, France, and Germany. The itinerary features Zurich, Colmar, Mulhouse, Basel, Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Metz, Reims, and Paris, plus walking tours, a Champagne cellar visit with tasting, and a panoramic sightseeing tour of Paris. Book this travel deal by June 30, 2026, for departures available through December 2027.
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- International flights between the US and Zurich, and Paris and the US
- 6 nights in superior-category hotels
- 6 breakfasts
- Long-distance coach transport from day 3 to day 7
- Walking tours in Colmar, Mulhouse, Basel, Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Baden, and Strasbourg
- Champagne cellar visit and tasting in Reims
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Paris
- Professional English-speaking tour manager from day 3 to day 7
See three historic Italian cities — you'll spend three nights in Rome, three nights in Florence, and three nights in Venice. Roundtrip international airfare, hotel accommodation, and intercity trains are included. Book this travel deal by October 31.
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Save $1,000 per traveler on this Emerald Isle escape. After a flight across the pond, you'll spend two nights in Cork, two nights in Ennis, and two nights in Dublin, along with train rides between cities, daily breakfast, and more. Book this travel deal by July 31.
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- roundtrip international airfare
- hotel stays in Cork, Ennis, and Dublin
- daily breakfast
- train rides between cities
Explore the Emerald Isle at your own pace with this self-drive vacation package. Book this travel deal by April 30 for travel dates through March 2026. Buy Now at Dunhill Travel
- roundtrip international airfare
- manual car rental
- hotel stays in Waterford, West Cork, Limerick, and Dublin
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