Adventures by Disney announced two brand new itineraries today for 2012 travel, Greece and Northern France, in addition to some enhanced itineraries to Australia, London and Paris, and the Galapagos Islands.

“Greek Odyssey” – Athens, Santorini and Crete – The adventure begins in Athens where Greek mythology comes to life through moonlight storytelling at the Parthenon and sporting games at the home of the modern Olympics. Discovery continues on the volcanic island of Santorini where kids go feet-first into Greek grape stomping while adults enjoy a wine tasting at Volcan winery. After sailing the azure waters of the Aegean Sea, families travel to Crete and are immersed in mountain culture with local expert-led lessons in cheese making and Greek dancing. Travel starts May 25, 2012 with the last Adventure starting September 28, 2012.

“Espirit de France” – Paris, Normandy and Loire Valley - Perfect for families looking to experience the arts, this itinerary features a drawing activity in Monet’s Gardens, a visit to Château du Clos Lucé, the last know residence of Leonardo da Vinci, and a private dinner at the Louvre in Paris. Experiencing a true taste of the French countryside, adventurers learn the art of brandy-making, enjoy a countryside bike ride and spend the night in an authentic Château. The itinerary also includes visits to Versailles, Mont Saint-Michel monastery and Omaha Beach. Travel dates start June 16, 2012 with the last Adventure starting September 1, 2012.

In addition to these two brand new options for Adventurers, Adventures by Disney has enhanced several of the more popular Adventures:

Cities of Knights and Lights - ABD has expanded the Cities of Knights and Lights itinerary to include the picturesque English countryside. You will take a privately guided tour of the royal residence Windsor Castle and learn to make and read your own sundial as you unlock the mysteries of Stonehenge. In London, you will visit and enjoy an elaborate lunch at the world-famous Harrod’s and see the city from a new perspective when you take a ride on the London Eye.

Discovery Down Under - Adventures by Disney is pleased to invite you back to Australia and introduce you to the island of Tasmania! They have also added exciting new activities to our Discovery Down Under trip with a tour of the Sydney Opera House, private surfing lessons at Bondi Beach and more. In Tasmania you will get to meet local characters such as wombats, wallabies, koalas, and Tasmanian Devils during a private visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. They will take you to Freycinet National Park where you will sea kayak in Coles Bay and take a guided hike to Wineglass Bay Overlook. Tasmania adds so much excitement to the already adventurous trip, like a zipline ride over an ancient eucalyptus forest!

Grandiosos Galapagos – In addition to the existing Ecuador and Galapagos Islands trip, Adventures by Disney are now offering a new way to experience the Galapagos, a cruise of the Islands! This 9 day expedition takes you to seven different islands where you will explore lagoons, lava fields, mangroves and caves. You will get a chance to see giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, masked boobies, flightless cormorants and many more exotic species of land and sea critters as you learn about the history of the Galapagos Islands and Charles Darwin’s early explorations and discoveries. There are only 5 travel dates for the Galapagos cruise, and they should fill up quickly.

But wait! The adventures don’t end there, because the Egyptian Adventures “Pyramids, Pharaohs & Ancient Treasures” makes a grand return that can only be described as “fit for a king.” This destination is bound to captivate the archeologist in all of us.

For more information about Adventures by Disney, or to get travel dates and prices, please contact our great sponsor Mouseketrips.

Travel Dates: June 14 – September 14, 2011

Adventures by Disney is offering a special savings on their North American Adventures during the travel dates listed above. Guests who book one of the select Adventures by Disney will receive a $300 discount per reservation at the time of booking.

Select North American Itineraries:

• Quest for the West – Wyoming
• Southwest Adventures – Arizona and Utah
• Rocky Trails and Mountie Tales – Montana and Alberta, Canada
• Southwest Adventures – Arizona and Utah
• Spirit of America – Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Virginia
• Taming the Last Frontier – Alaska

For rates and dates on these specially discounted Adventures by Disney, please contact our great sponsor Mouseketrips. This offer must be booked by May 25, 2011.

Travel Dates: February 15 – September 30, 2011

Guests booking a new Adventure by Disney vacation can receive up to a $500 VISA gift card. Only Adventures by Disney vacations can offer guests the Disney Differences – including Adventure Guides, who bring you closer to the places you visit; VIP privileges, like behind-the-scenes access; authentic cultural experiences with local experts and Junior Adventurers activities designed especially for kids.

• Book an International Adventure, receive a $500 VISA gift card
• Book a Domestic US Adventure, receive a $300 VISA gift card

Please note there is a limit of one gift card per reservation. At this point, most dates and Adventures are available. China and Egypt have been excluded currently, and are not available.

Gift card only available on new bookings, and cannot be combined with other discounts or applied to existing reservations. Available Adventures are subject to availability. Lead guest on the reservation must travel on the land package booked. Not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part; will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Subject to terms, conditions and restrictions of Visa. Use of gift card is acceptance of its terms and conditions. Other restrictions may apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion or sold or transferred for commercial use. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply, subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited.

For more information about this fantastic Adventures by Disney discount, please contact our sponsor Mouseketrips. Must book by January 31, 2011 to qualify.

Travel Dates: Select 2010 Adventures by Disney departures

Adventures by Disney has released a new discount, book your family on one of the special Adventures by Disney available during 2010, and your family will receive a free 3 night Disney Cruise. Adventures by Disney is Disney’s guided tour service, first class all the way. From Alaska to Australia, with Adventures by Disney you’ll meet local experts, receive VIP treatment, enjoy exclusive experiences you might miss on your own and discover incredible adventures — including special thrills just for kids! All hosted by Disney-trained Adventure Guides who will handle the details so you can make the most of your time with your family.

Availability is limited to certain Adventures:

• Alpine Vacation – Alpine Magic - June 20, July 04, August 05, August 15
• Central Italy Vacation — Bella Italia - May 24, June 05, July 18, August 08
• Hollywood Vacation — Backstage Magic - January 19, March 28, June 20, July 18, August 08
• China Vacation — Enchanted China - April 18, May 30, June 13, June 27, July 04, July 18, August 01, August 15
• Australia Vacation — Discovery Down Under - June 12, July 17, August 07, September 04
• Ireland Vacation — The Emerald Isle - May 22, June 05, July 06, July 17, August 07, August 17, September 18
• Ecuador and Galapagos Vacation — Gateway to the Galapagos - June 08, June 22, July 20, August 03, August 10
• Northern California Vacation — Golden Path to Yosemite - June 27, July 18, August 08
• London and Paris Vacation — Cities of Knights & Lights - April 02, May 14, May 28, June 21, July 12, July 23, July 30, September 10
• Costa Rica Vacation — Path to Pura Vida - February 13, March 13, March 27, April 10, June 05, June 19, July 03, July 10, July 24, July 31, August 14, September 18
• Wyoming Vacation — Quest for the West - June 15, June 17, June 27, July 11, July 13, July 20, July 25, July 27, July 29, August 19
• Glacier National Park & Canadian Rockies Vacation - Rocky Trails and Mountie Tales – June 09, June 16, July 07, July 14, September 04
• Mid-Atlantic Vacation — Spirit of America - April 02, May 28, June 25, July 01, July 09, August 06, August 13
• South Africa Vacation — Safari to South Africa - May 03, July 18, August 01, August 29
• Peru Vacation — Sacred Valleys & Incan Cities - February 08, June 07, July 12, July 26, August 16
• Grand Canyon Vacation — Southwest Splendors - April 10, May 29, June 05, June 08, June 12, June 26, July 03, July 6, July 17, August 03
• Alaska Vacation — Taming the Last Frontier - June 09, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 07, July 21, July 28, August 11, August 18
• Germany Vacation — Once Upon a Fairytale - June 18, July 02, July 12, July 30, August 02, August 13, August 16, September 17
• Italy Vacation — Viva Italia - May 30, June 06, June 10, July 11, July 18, July 22, July 29, August 02, August 09, September 27

Availability on the free 3 night Disney Cruise is limited to certain travel dates:

3 Night Disney Cruises
Scheduled departures between:

• January 07, 2010 to May 20, 2010
• August 26, 2010 to November 21, 2010
• December 02, 2010 to December 16, 2010
• March 03, 2011 to April 14, 2011
• April 28, 2011 to May 26, 2011
• August 25, 2011 to November 20, 2011
• December 01, 2011 to December 15, 2011

For more information on Adventures by Disney, or to book or get a price quote for the free Disney Cruise, please contact our sponsor Mouseketrips, your source for Adventures by Disney information. This special must be booked by January 15, 2010.

A few notes about the free Disney Cruise:

• The number of guests in the free cruise party may not exceed the number of guests in the eligible Adventures by Disney land package. Offer valid on ocean view staterooms in the following categories only: 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9D and the number of staterooms available for this offer is limited.
• Offer applies to new purchases between 10/26/09 and 1/15/10 of select Adventures by Disney land packages at the non-discounted regular rate departing before 10/2/10.
• Government Taxes and fees are not included. Optional airport transfers and trip insurance are not included.

As a special thank you, past Adventures by Disney Guests are eligible to receive a $100 credit per person when booking a 2009 season Adventures by Disney vacation by Nov. 30, 2008. Your shouldn’t miss this chance to share a world filled with wonder, enchantment and remarkable stories, with 23 itineraries at some of the planet’s most spectacular destinations.

A credit of US $100 per previous Adventures by Disney Guest (eligibility determined upon booking) is applied toward their purchase of one 2009 season Adventures by Disney land package booked between August 1, 2008 and November 30, 2008. Eligible past Guest must travel on land package booked. Valid on new bookings only. Bookings must be made through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. Not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part. Cannot be sold or transferred for commercial use. Void where prohibited. Offer subject to change without notice. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply. Cannot be combined with any offers or promotions.

Please contact our great sponsor Mouseketrips for more information about this special offer.

Adventures by Disney, the new personal tour division of Disney, is offer a great special for a few of their tours this summer, a $500 credit per person on your airfare costs. 

Book a select Adventures by Disney vacation before Sept. 30, 2008 and you will receive a $500 USD* airfare credit per person when air travel is booked as part of your Adventures by Disney package. Make sure to book soon before this offer flies away!

*A credit of $500 USD per person is applied only to airfare booked between June 16, 2008 and September 30, 2008 through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc in connection with a valid new booking on any of the following  2008 season Adventures By Disney vacations and departure dates: 

• Sacred Valleys 8/12, 10/11
• Emerald Isle7/27, 8/3, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21
• Knights & Lights 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/25, 12/29
• Flavors of France 9/7, 10/5
• Once Upon a Fairytale 8/8, 9/19, 9/26, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18
• Roma La Costa Bella 8/16, 8/21, 9/20, 9/27
• Viva Italia 9/25, 10/2, 10/19
• Discovery Down Under 8/24, 10/11, 11/16, 11/30, 12/17, 1/24/09, 2/14/09, 3/22/09, 4/4/09
• Enchanted China 9/1.

Credit must be requested at time of booking. Credit valid on new bookings only on select airlines subject to availability and from U.S. departure cities only. Credit  will be in an amount equal to the lesser of the actual retail value of the airfare (including ticket, associated taxes and fuel surcharges but excluding baggage and excess weight fees, airport fees, departure tax and other similar fees payable directly to the airport and/or airline) or $500 USD, and may not be redeemed for cash. No compensation will be given for any unused portion of the airfare credit. Cannot be combined with any other offer or sold or transferred for commercial use. Subject to conditions, restrictions and change without notice.

Based on our experience, the airfare sold as part of the Adventures by Disney package is very competitive, often times less than you can find on your own.

To find out more about this special Adventures by Disney airfare credit, please contact our great sponsor Mouseketrips.

Adventures by Disney is offering special discounts on some of their fantastic packages. If you are considering and Adventure by Disney, this is a great offer.

For a limited time, Adventures by Disney is offering savings on select departures. Guests can save up to $650 per adult and $600 per child off the regular rate on these select Adventures by Disney itineraries*:

• Grande Espana
• Backstage Magic
• Spirit of America
• Path to Pura Vida
• Imperial Cities
• Taste of Tuscany

Just be sure to book by May 31, 2008 and the world will be at your fingertips!

For more information about Adventures by Disney and these special rates, please contact our great sponsor Mouseketrips.

*Savings off non-discounted Regular Rate for the following 2008 departure dates only (“Spring Offer Dates”): Grande Espana (Save $650/Adult, $600/Child on 7/9, 7/12, 7/26, 8/6, 8/16, 9/27); Backstage Magic (Save $600/Adult, $525/Child on 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 6/22, 7/13, 8/12); Imperial Cities (Save $600/Adult, $550/Child on 6/4, 7/1, 7/10, 7/31, 8/7, 8/10, 8/21, 9/3); Path to Pura Vida (Save $600/Adult, $525/Child on 7/1, 7/15, 7/22, 7/27, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14); Spirit of America (Save $475/Adult, $425/Child on 6/5, 6/12, 6/20, 7/1, 7/11, 7/31, 9/4); Taste of Tuscany (Save $525/Adult, $475/Child on 6/18, 6/28, 7/5, 7/15, 7/26, 8/5, 9/17, 9/24); Excludes Early Booking Rate. The number of land packages available for this offer is limited. Cannot be combined with any other offer or sold or transferred for commercial use. Subject to conditions, restrictions and change without notice. All amounts in US dollars.