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Scenic Freechoice offers an extensive range of all-inclusive activities, at whatever pace suits you. From a traditional Flamenco dance class to ascending Mount Brè for views of the Alps and picturesque Lugano and a moving visit to the Berlin Wall Memorial.

Walk around the medieval ramparts of Dubrovnik, visit the Guinness Storehouse and taste Ireland’s most famous drop, take a relaxing swim in the Antique pool of Cleopatra and soak in the healing properties of the water or traverse the paths of Meteora that monks have walked for centuries. And of course, it’s all included in the price you pay.

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A View from Mount Brè, Switzerland B Berlin Wall Memorial, Germany C Dubrovnik from the city walls, Croatia D Guinness Storehouse, Ireland E Cleopatra Antique Pools, Turkey

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A Titanic Museum, Belfast, Northern Ireland B Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland C Dubrovnik, Croatia

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Whether your interests lie in seeing great works of art and architecture, tasting regional specialities, visiting historic sites or learning about local culture and traditions, you’ll always find a Scenic Freechoice activity to enjoy.

Setting the pace

Each guest is different, so we appreciate that you may want to move at your own pace. Perhaps you’ll want to follow a busy day with one at a more relaxed tempo or simply relax throughout. We’ve divided our extensive list of Scenic Freechoice activities into active, moderate and relaxed pace so you can choose those which best suit your requirements and interests. Active – For those keen to explore further afield or take part in more energetic excursions. Moderate – A comfortable walking pace at which you can easily discover a beautiful city or marketplace. Relaxed – A slower pace allowing you to enjoy a show or perhaps take part in a class.

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Dublin

Guinness Storehouse

With your local guide, visit the Guinness Storehouse and factory to discover how this famous brew is made. After your tour, learn how to pull the perfect pint and enjoy a tasting from the seventh floor vantage point overlooking the city of Dublin. Historical Ireland

Discover Dublin’s fascinating past. Learn about the Irish Revolution, the decade long conflict and visit the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum to gain a deep understanding of what it means to be Irish.

Belfast

Titanic Tour

Discover the story of Titanic, from its design and build to its fateful ending. You will have the opportunity to hear some fascinating facts about the great ship and learn about the architectural design from the spot where the ship was launched.

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Black Cab Tour – Past & Present

Take a ride in one of Belfast’s historic black cabs and learn further about the city’s past and present. With the city’s history full of conflicts and violence, a local guide will bring you right into the heart of it all and share moving experiences and facts about the past and more recently the present.

Lugano

Cable Car to Mt. Brè

Journey by funicular to the top of Mt. Brè, the spectacular observation point from the top allows for breath-taking views across Lake Lugano and the Alps. Flavours of Lugano walking tour

Explore the highlights of Lugano as you sample some of the regions culinary highlights along the way. Although located in Switzerland, Lugano has a distinct Italian flair and you will learn how the influence of Swiss and Italian roots impact the regions cuisine.

Prado Museum Madrid

Flamenco Dance Workshop

Put on your dancing shoes and join a workshop on Flamenco dance. Discover the passion and skill involved in creating this breathtaking dance. Prado Museum

Visit the delightful Prado Museum where your guide will escort you through the collections. The museum opened in 1819 and has since successfully fulfilled its mission of preserving, exhibiting and enriching its collections of art, which are linked closely to the history of Spain. Prague

Walking tour with Beer Tasting

Walk through some of the more historic parts of the city, such as Wenceslas square, enroute to one of the city’s most popular beer halls. Your local guide will share some of their personal experiences growing up during the socialist regime, while tasting some of the local brew produced in this region as well as some tasty snacks. Strahov Abbey

Learn about the 900-year-old history of Strahov Monastery and delight in its many wonders such as the Treasury and art gallery, showcasing a vast array of important works from both Czech and international artists. Cappadocia Cappadocia

Hot Air Balloon ride

Take an early morning Hot Air Balloon over the colourful valleys and rock formations of Cappadocia (weather depending). Picnic Breakfast

This morning you are in a for a treat, enjoy a delicious, hearty breakfast in a location that will take your breath away, with its unusual rock formations and moon like landscape this morning is a real treat for the senses.

Pena Palace Lisbon

Sintra tour with Pena Palace

Take a guided tour of the town of Sintra. Discover the spectacular natural beauty of this town that is littered with fascinating historic buildings before a visit of the impressive Pena Palace. Pena Palace dates back to the 19th century and is iconic for its vibrant yellow facade. Maritime Museum

With your local guide explore the Maritime history of the Portuguese and learn about some of the discoveries that changed the world. Traditional wood fired pizza Sorrento

Pizza making class

Pizza is famous the world over and comes in many variations but today our guests have the opportunity to partake in a class learning how to make authentic, traditional Italian pizza. From the crisp but chewy base to the flavourful toppings. After the class you will have a delicious lunch of pizza. Mozzarella making class

Springy but dense, mild yet flavourful, today you have the opportunity to learn how to make delicious Mozzarella cheese. Discover tried and tested methods that have been used for centuries. After have a delicious lunch showcasing regional Mozzarella at its best. Meteora Monastery Meteora

Meteora Monastery visit

Travel via coach past the dramatic rock pillars of Meteora. Formed over 60 million years ago you will have the opportunity to visit several of the Monasteries that have called this place home for centuries. Meteora Monastery Hike

Hike among the dramatic rock formations of Meteora, along footpaths carved out by monks that have lived in this region for centuries.

Konavle Villages and Cavtat Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik’s Old Town walls

See Dubrovnik’s amazing sights from the Old Town walls. View the city, famous for its red brick roofs, from the medieval wall built over hundreds of years at the end of the Middle Ages. The wall measures just less than 2 kilometres in length and stands between 5 and 24 metres high. Konavle Villages and Cavtat

Drive outside of the city to the quaint villages of the Konavle region. Enjoy these typical Croatian villages with your local guide and discover village life. Then continue your trip with a visit to Cavtat, a sea front town dating back to the 6th century. Pamukkale Pamukkale

Ancient Spa city of Hierapolis

In Roman times the city of Hierapolis became a centre of worship for Hades and Apollo as well as a Thermal centre where Roman baths were built. View the spectacular calcium pools that have been in place for thousands of years, wander the giant tomb of Necropolis and visit one of the best preserved Roman theatres in the world. Antique pool of Cleopatra

Swim in the same waters as Cleopatra once did. Once housed by a Roman temple to Apollo these historical healing waters are today fascinating Roman ruins and you will have the opportunity to wade through history, among fallen columns and Roman artifacts. Wine tasting Lausanne

Chaplin’s World

Learn about one of the 20th century’s most celebrated artists during a visit to the Chaplin’s World Museum. Vaud Wine region

Lausanne is surrounded by rolling vineyards, and this morning you will have the chance to visit one of the region’s best known wineries. Visit the cellar door and enjoy a tasting of fine wines in idyllic surrounds.