Austria

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The breathtaking lakes and incredible mountain ranges make Austria a natural choice for visitors who like to be outdoors. There are many hiking and bike trails that are well-marked and graded; skiing and snowboarding are also popular national pastimes. Detailed information on these activities and others is usually available at most tourism offices.


Featured Activities

Admire the architecture in Santorini
Admire the architecture in Santorini

Santorini is also known as the island of Thira and is the haven of honeymooners looking to get away from it all in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Barreta Island (Ilha Deserta)
Barreta Island (Ilha Deserta)

A sandy, uninhabited island off Portugal’s Algarve coast, Barreta Island (Ilha Deserta) is a popular beach destination and wildlife refuge inside Ria Formosa National Par

Pirin National Park
Pirin National Park

UNESCO-tagged and rising like a great Balkan bulwark against the borders of Macedonia and Greece, the Pirin National Park is a hinterland like no other in Europe.

St. Isaac’s Cathedral (Isaakievskiy Sobor)
St. Isaac’s Cathedral (Isaakievskiy Sobor)

With its gigantic golden dome coated with over 220 pounds of gold and an impressive red granite portico, St. Isaac’s Cathedral (Isaakievskiy Sobor) looks more like a palace than a cathedral.

Romanian Peasant Museum
Romanian Peasant Museum

First opened in 1906, the history of this highly-regarded folk museum was interrupted in the 20th century by the Communist regime, but it reopened in 1990 no more than six weeks after Ceaușescu died.

National Museum of Art of Romania
National Museum of Art of Romania

After King Michael I abdicated following the Second World War, the Neoclassical Royal Palace on Revolution Square has been the headquarters of Romania’s National Museum of Art.

Antarctic Basecamp Adventure
Antarctic Basecamp Adventure

this trip is specifically for the active traveler. Spend 6 days kayaking, hiking, camping, mountaineering and snowshoeing, all included in the price.