Mediterranean
Its waves lap upon three continents and its temperate breezes once carried the cultures and treasures of antiquity. Experience the breadth of ages at the base of Egyptian pyramids or on a trek through the Holy Land. Our Mediterranean cruises and tour packages allow you to savor timeless cuisine, sunworship on famous beaches, explore medieval towns and cosmopolitan cities in a region where world history meets.
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Countries & Areas
Let Adriatic breezes waft over you on a white sand beach at the base of rugged mountains. Dine on fresh local seafood with an Italian flare. Eight national parks hold lakes, waterfalls and islands for explorers and sunbathers alike. Leggo-cute cities, Roman ruins, and the sparkling Dalmatian coast make Croatia a destination unlike any in Europe.
Croatia Packages
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From Alpine skiing to glitzy Riviera beaches, France reigns as the world's pinnacle of food, fashion, and wine. The regions of Champagne, Burgundy, Chablis and Bordeaux embody wine-making at its best. Simple pleasures await at a Parisian cafe tucked down a side street or on a drive along the stunning Bay of Marseilles.
France Packages
France FAQs
Touring the land of the Bible can be a life-altering event. Stand on the site of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Enter the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Temper the solemnity of a religious pilgrimage with the vibrant nightlife of Tel Aviv or a sail on the lush Sea of Galilee. Friendly Planet makes travel to Israel both easy and affordable.
Israel Packages
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Soft Mediterranean breezes rustle palms along the boardwalk of southern beaches. Fragrant olive and lemon groves dot the agricultural Piedmont. Cool mountain streams cascade in tumults off snow-covered Alps. Art, fashion, music and architecture flourish in the cities. Then, there's the food. You know what they say "When in Rome...eat!"
Italy Packages
Italy FAQs
Let Spain take charge of your senses: Mouth-watering midnight tapas, flamenco guitar in a village square, the carbonated tickle of Tinto de verano or 'summer wine.' With mountains that rival Switzerland's and beaches on par with St. Tropez, it's hardly a cliche to claim Spain has something to please every traveler. Let a discount vacation package from Friendly Planet help you experience it all!
Spain Packages
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Pilgrimage Tours
Pilgrimage packages include: Hotel and/or cruise accommodations, transfers, many meals, guided touring, and exceptional service, at some of the best prices you'll find anywhere. Select a tour for a full list of features.
Discounted flights: Though airfare is not included in our pilgrimage packages, we can arrange flights from most major cities at excellent discounted prices. Contact us for prices and details. With your flights, you'll also enjoy complimentary scheduled transfers to and from the airport in your destination city. (Details included with your travel documents.)
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10 days from $2499*
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September – November 2012 |
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Papal Audience (subject to Holy Father's schedule), Vatican City, 4 Major Basilicas of Rome, St. Francis Basilica and Tomb in Assisi, Cathedral of Florence, the Accademia of Fine Arts in Florence, the Ravenna Mosaics, St. Anthony's Basilica in Padua, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. |
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13 days from $3199*
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September – November 2012 |
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Papal Audience (subject to Holy Father's schedule), Vatican City, 4 Major Basilicas of Rome, St. Francis Basilica and Tomb, Gubbio, Cortona, Siena, San Gimignano, Cathedral of Florence, the Accademia of Fine Arts in Florence, Modena, Parma, Cathedral of Milan, The Last Supper. |
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13 days from $2999*
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September – November 2012 |
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St. James Cathedral in Santiago, Burgos Cathedral, Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, Montserrat Monastery, Sacred Family Cathedral in Barcelona |
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13 days from $3199*
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September – November 2012 |
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Papal Audience (subject to Holy Father's schedule), Vatican City, 4 Major Basilicas of Rome, St. Francis Basilica and Tomb in Assisi, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, the Accademia of Fine Arts in Florence, the Ravenna Mosaics, St. Anthony's Basilica in Padua, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Cathedral of Milan, The Last Supper. |
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10 days from $1969*
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October – November 2012 |
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Bethlehem, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Baptism at Jordan River, Mount of Beatitudes, Via Dolorosa/Stations of the Cross, Holy Sepulcher, Ein Karem, Dead Sea |
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13 days from $2999*
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September – October 2012 |
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Lourdes Shrine, Carcassonne, Rocamadour, Avignon, Chartres, Notre Dame and Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Paris |
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10 days from $1999*
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September – October 2012 |
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Lourdes Shrine, Burgos Cathedral, Fatima Shrine |
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8 days from $1599*
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September – October 2012 |
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Lourdes Shrine, Chartres, Notre Dame and Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Paris |
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9 days from $1199*
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September – October 2012 |
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Meeting with the visionaries, Dubrovnik's walled city, the Roman Diocletian Palace in Split |
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8 days from $1899*
| Departures |
September – November 2012 |
| Highlights |
Papal Audience (subject to Holy Father's schedule), Vatican City, 4 Major Basilicas of Rome, St. Francis Basilica and Tomb |
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7 days from $1399*
| Departures |
September – November 2012 |
| Highlights |
Papal Audience (subject to Holy Father's schedule), Vatican City, 4 Major Basilicas of Rome, Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square |
