Trish York Travel

05/01/2024

Can't let the day go by without a shout out to all the fabulous travel advisors out there.

On this day, I also like to thank my clients for trusting me with their vacation plans. It’s a privilege to turn their travel dreams into reality, allowing them to explore all the beauty, culture, and history that Europe has to offer and return home with unforgettable memories. What an amazing journey the last 10 years have been.

04/29/2024

After disembarking the ship we were soon off to Sorrento. But first we stopped to meet an enthusiastic young guide to learn about the ancient city of Pompeii and its tragic story.

04/25/2024

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04/08/2024

Just imagine how much history lies beneath your feet as you walk through the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

03/22/2024

After docking in Livorno, we met our private driver and headed off to explore Tuscany. Although the weather was gloomy, we enjoyed a lovely lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery, wandered around Volterra, including an alabaster workshop, and managed some shopping in San Gimignano.

03/22/2024

We loved our guide so much we booked a second afternoon with her. We visited the charming village of Èze, did a quick drive through Monaco and visited a perfumery before making one last stop overlooking the port as the sun set on our ship - the Star Legend.

03/02/2024

An overnight stay in Nice meant we could spend the day with a fabulous local guide exploring many of the charming villages high above the sea.

02/27/2024

Today started and ended in Marseille with some wine tasting in the Provence countryside and lunch in Aix-en-Provence.

02/25/2024

First full day in Barcelona exploring La Sagrada Familia, architect Antonio Gaudi’s most famous work - under construction since 1882. Standing inside you can only gaze in awe at the beautiful stained glass windows and marvel at the engineering that went into building this Barcelona landmark.

02/24/2024

Quick overnight in Madrid now leaving Atocha Station, which looks like a botanical garden, on the train to Barcelona 😎

02/16/2024

February marks 10 years for Trish York Travel. Thank you to those who have been part of this incredible journey, supporting and entrusting us with your travel plans. What an adventure crafting so many unforgettable journeys!

We’ve sent travelers across so many European countries, exploring cities and the countryside, by train and car, on rivers and on oceans.

Remember, travel is so much more than just the destination - it’s about the people and the experiences shared along the way and the memories that linger long after your return.

Where will your next adventure take you?

01/30/2024

It’s that time of year - pull out your calendars and start dreaming of all the new destinations you’d like to visit this year. Then call your favorite travel advisor and start planning! ✈️

01/05/2024

In case you were wondering about the chalk marks above the doors in Germany.

12/10/2023

A perfect day to see some of Dresden’s non-Christmas sights from beautiful churches to fine museums and architecture.

12/09/2023

Scenes from the Dresden Striezelmarkt with a little ❄️❄️ for ambiance.

12/08/2023

Drove today to the German state of Saxony. On the way to Dresden we stopped in the Ore Mountain town of Seiffen where companies like
make beautiful hand-carved wooden ornaments and nutcrackers.

12/07/2023

Another day exploring the city of Prague and learning a lot about the rich Jewish history.

12/06/2023

Full day exploring Prague from the astronomical clock to the castle and the Christmas markets.

11/15/2023

Have you ever seen Stolpersteine?

10/04/2023

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09/26/2023

Last day on the River Queen. Visited the spa town of Baden-Baden including a visit to its most beautiful casino. Now on our way back to Frankfurt for disembarkation tomorrow.

09/26/2023

Day late posting but enjoyed some time at Heidelberg Castle high on the hill overlooking another historic German city then back to Speyer for some shopping. Finished the afternoon with Vasil the bartender.




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