Deluxe Blue Danube Discovery cruise

7 nights from $999

Experience one of the most historic and storied waterways in all of Europe aboard a deluxe river cruise hosted by Brendan Vacations. Sail from Budapest to Prague and enjoy outside stateroom accommodations, superb dining with all meals included, Captain's Gala Dinner and services of a professional Cruise Manager. Cruise highlights include folklore performances, wine tastings, lectures, theme dinners, local festivals and onboard music performances.

Valid on 11/24/05 departure. Inquire for further cruise dates and prices.

Italy's Great Cities

8 days from $1219

Visit all highlights in Rome, Florence and Venice; stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Juliet's Balcony in Verona; and drive through the Chianti wine region in Tuscany.

Trip highlights include:

ROME - Sightseeing with local guide, visit St. Peter's Square and Basilica, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Colosseum and Roman Forum.
PISA - Orientation and picture stop at the Leaning Tower.
FLORENCE - Sightseeing with local guide, visit the cathedral and Michelangelo's David.
VERONA - Orientation including picture stops at Juliet's Balcony and the Arena.
VENICE - Private boat-ride, glass blowers' demonstration, sightseeing with local guide, visit St. Marks Square and Basilica, Doges' Palace

Valid on select 2005 departures.

Glimpse of Ireland

8 days from $948

Feel the warmth of the Irish people and know the best of Ireland with this 8 day tour of the Emerald Isle - from wooded glens to historic abbeys, from idyllic farms to bustling cities. Package includes accommodations in Dublin, Mayo, Connemara, Bunratty, Killarney and Waterford, motorcoach transportation and many meals.

Complete sightseeing program includes: St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Trinity College Library; Carigglas Manor or Strokestown Park House; Cistercian Abbey; Tubbernault Holy Well; Kylemore Abbey; Galway Cathedral; Cliffs of Moher; Ring of Kerry; Blarney Castle; Blarney Woollen Mills; Jameson Distillery and Heritage Centre; Waterford Crystal Factory; walking tour of Waterford.

Valid on 11/19/05 departure. Inquire for further tour dates and prices.

Il Palazzo at the Bauer - Venice, Italy

3 nights from $1,294

An intimate boutique hotel, within the heart of Venice, Il Palazzo at the Bauer is a truly authentic Venetian-style palazzo overlooking Venice's Grand Canal.

This elegant and luxurious package includes:

• Upgrade from palatial room to deluxe suite, subject to availability.
• Homemade biscuits in room on arrival, and private use of the jacuzzi on 8th floor accompanied by a bottle of sparkling wine.
• One 7-course tasting menu dinner with wines from their own vineyard Colmello di Grotta.

Valid on select 2005 departures.

Altana- Santorini, Greece

3 nights from $341

Located in the village of Imerovigli, Altana is open April through October, and features 10 suites and apartments perched on a high point of the caldera of Santorini’s ancient volcano. All accommodations are designed in traditional Cycladian style, with whitewashed walls, domed ceilings, and sea-blue accents, and have fully equipped kitchenettes and verandas with sea views.  Enjoy 3 nights accommodations, daily breakfast available on your veranda, complimentary Vinsanto (local dessert wine) at sunset with fruit plate, private candlelight 3-course dinner and 30-minute exclusive personal orientation of Santorini.

Valid for select 2005 departures.