Inside Europe Travel Experiences

07/31/2024

Olà from stunning Portugal.

Let’s take a look back at the beautiful places our “Summer Serenades” travelers got to experience with the Ariel Quintana Singers on their 2024 Douro Incantato Concert Tours river cruise.

One of many highlight excursions was visiting the hilltop town of Lamego with its stunning sanctuary pilgrimage church, castle and cathedral. Let’s not forget the locally made treats and souvenirs. Have you been? We’d love to see your pictures, too.

07/19/2024

Bom dia, Porto! These glorious vistas greeted our “Summer Serenades” travelers under the leadership of Dr. Ariel Quintana on the first morning of their Douro River Cruise and Concert Tours Experience.

The musicians from First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood Cathedral Choir and Sierra Linda Master Chorale and Orchestra are touring as The Ariel Quintana Singers. Their floating home away from home for the seven-night journey to Turismo do Porto e Norte de Portugal is the MS Amalia Rodriguez.

07/18/2024

It’s arrival day in Portugal 🇵🇹 for our “Summer Serenades 2024” Douro River cruise and concert tour travelers from Southern California.

07/13/2024

Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal's stunning capital city's been an Inside Europe and Incantato Concert Tours favorite for decades -- long before the city/country became a tourist hotspot.

Let us show you why with impressions from our team and images by professional photographers that capture what makes this such a magical destination.

06/05/2024

Wednesday Greetings from Città del Vaticano -- where our FELICITÀ and GIOIA travelers from Southern California got front row seats and a close-up view of the Holy Father Papa Francesco. Here's a snippet Ted took at the Papal Audience.

Tomorrow, Thursday, June 6, the Orange County Youth Chorale directed by Mr. Keith Hancock will be the featured singers for Holy Mass at 6 pm at the main altar in St. Peter's Basilica.

06/04/2024

Nothing says ‘Benvenuti a Roma’ better than gelato after tiramisu for dessert. We welcome our Orange County Youth Chorale travelers to the Eternal City on their 2024 FELICITÀ Incantato Concert Tours journey.

Tomorrow, the students, chaperones of Mr. Keith Hancock’s choirs at Tesoro HS will be touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum with expert local guides — joined by family and friends on the GIOIA shadow tour.

05/03/2024

It's Foodie Friday, and with the start of BBQ season here in the US, why not take a look at Umbria (and also Roma), Italia.it for a delicious local specialty: Porchetta!

Don't resist the temptation to try Porchetta when in Italy. It's a delicious pork roast with seasonings that vary by region. Buon Appetito.

04/25/2024

Pretty proud moment for this travel expert, storyteller and former journalist. This is my 11th feature in the Washington Post’s amazing travel section ‘By the Way’ sharing firsthand information about Europe and giving insider tips. Where to next?

Check out the XXL version on our Inside Europe blog. Thrilled to help spread the word about magical places where American travelers are welcome and can experience genuine European hospitality. Obviously my beloved Historic Highlights of Germany are on the top of that list as is Umbria in Italia.it , but also Kärnten Austria.

Where can summer travelers find a truly exceptional experience? The Washington Post asked, and we shared expert insights and tips.

03/24/2024

What better place to celebrate than in Italia.it 🇮🇹.

Are you team cup 🍨 or cone🍦?
What’s your favorite flavor? We’ve tried some new creations in Tuoro sul Trasimeno Umbria including the gelateria owner’s “Crema di Marco”. Molto buono!

03/24/2024

Calling all Gelato lovers: What’s your favorite flavor? We’ll be sharing some of ours live from Umbria, Italia.it 🇮🇹 today — and the charming town of Tuoro sul Trasimeno to be preciso.

We ❤️love talking the roads less traveled and sharing favorites along the way.

Fresco, dolce, cremoso: è uno dei dolci italiani più amati.🍨 Festeggiamo la Giornata Europea del Gelato Artigianale invitandoti a provare gusti classici o alcune specialità originali dei maestri del gusto. Rimane solo una domanda: cono o coppetta? 🍦

Fresh, sweet, creamy: it's one of Italy's most beloved desserts. 🍨 We celebrate the European Artisanal Gelato Day by inviting you to try classic flavours or some original specialties from the masters of taste. Only one question remains: cone or cup? 🍦

03/22/2024

We love taking the roads less traveled and sharing favorite places with our guests. You can follow MUSICA 2024 for Western Reserve Academy on Incantato Concert Tours - Make Europe Your Stage — and we look forward to welcoming you to bellissima Italia.it too.

03/21/2024

Buona colazione: It’s breakfast time in Tuscany for our WRA travelers on their 2024 Italia.it Incantato Concert Tours experience — at our newest sight-sleeping hotel Borgo Di Cortefreda Relais. Who’s hungry?

03/19/2024

When in Rome… get up early, take the roads less traveled, eat and drink like a local (with the locals) and don’t forget to make time for ‘la dolce vita italiana’!

02/28/2024

We’re huge FOODIES at Inside and ❤️ visiting Flanders for many tasty reasons.

Have you tried Flemish 🇧🇪 shrimp croquettes? They are Sandra’s all time favorites. And they pair perfectly with all Ted’s passion for Belgian 🍻.

Tell us what you’re most looking forward to eat, drink and experience in Europe 🗺️?

02/05/2024

Guess who said Paris je t'aime decades before Netflix‘s Emily in Paris?

Mais oui, that‘s all of us at Inside Europe Travel Experiences and our wonderful colleague Jennifer Cole at Nonstop.

We‘ve been everywhere we‘re taking out travelers, again and again. We‘re also proud partners of Explore France 🇫🇷. On parle français, aussi.

In April of 2023, San Marino High’s touring choirs directed by Derek Jamieson were our first Incantato Concert Tours singers performing at the Eiffel Tower, and just a few weeks later we welcomed Harvard University in partnership with SVP Tours- on an exclusive art 🖼️ history 🏰 experience where we opened doors that are usually closed to the public.

What French destination is on your bucket list? We thought this France commercial’s worth sharing and are already counting down the days until the next EIP season and our very own return visits, because “Paris is always a great idea!”.

01/10/2024

Olà Lisboa — Greetings from Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹.
Summer Serenades is offer as a 🚢 cruise-only experience or a combination journey on the Douro and on land.

Here’s a closer look at Portugal’s capital city and the InterContinental Lisbon, your home away from home for three nights z

01/10/2024

It’s with Historic Highlights of Germany 🇩🇪 Lübeck — a must-experience destination year round, but clearly a ❄️ winter wonderland at present. Where in Visit Germany have you already been or can’t wait to go?

01/06/2024

We’re foodies at Inside Europe and these are just some of the many delicious 😋 temptations awaiting travelers in Portugal 🇵🇹. Make sure to come hungry.

01/06/2024

Olà from Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹 — let’s share some impressions from recent visits to one of our favorite 🤩 little big cities.

01/06/2024

Buon Appetito!

Shouldn’t every day be ‘Tortellini Day’ — if they look and taste THAT good?

Last days of celebration, with local traditions to respect!
Happy Epiphany day from Emilia-Romagna! 🧙‍♀️😋

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01/06/2024

Boa viagem! Olà from Porto, Visit Portugal 🇵🇹

River cruising 🚢 is a great, relaxing way to experience a country (or a few) without having to pack and unpack.

We're thrilled to welcome a group of very special travelers from Southern California on the Douro for a journey across Portugal and to Spain in the summer of 2024 -- after they experienced the Rhine with us in 2023.

Here's a preview of the beautiful places awaiting them with more impressions to follow.

The countdown for "Summer Serenades" has started.

12/20/2023

Fröhliche Weihnachten aus Österreich 🇦🇹.
Austria is often a winter wonderland and one of our favorites to spend the Christmas 🎄 holidays.
Have you been?

12/19/2023

Mais oui, Visit Alsace in France 🇫🇷 is always a great idea — especially for the holidays.

Mulled wine, bretzel, snow-covered pine trees, sparkling decorations.

11/27/2023

Ready to feel royal 👑?
Castle 🏰 hotels like this one are must-experiences in the Czechia 🇨🇿 and our other destinations.
Do you have a favorite 🤩 Inside Europe sight-sleeping hotel? We‘d love to hear from you or even better see your travel 📸 photos.

11/23/2023

Happy 🇺🇸Thanksgiving 2023 with a magical moment from Roma, Italia.it and wise words from Maya Angelou: “Be present in all things and thankful for all things”.

Il cielo stellato incornicia Castel Sant'Angelo...

A starry sky framing Castel Sant'Angelo...

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Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo Ministero della Cultura museitaliani