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Tours: Intrepid Family Adventures Makes Discovering Europe Easy with Kids. Intrepid382TurkeyImagine having the chance to introduce your child or grandchild to the delights of Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, Czech Republic, or Austria. Intrepid travel has created several rewarding itineraries well-suited to families. Not exactly the typical 'child friendly holiday', these family adventures give your kids a chance to discover the world as you do. And the best thing is there's just as much for parents to enjoy too.

They take care of the logistics so that you can simply enjoy the moments together and the discoveries to be made. The small size of each group means an opportunity to spend time together with the security of an experienced team leader. On an Intrepid trip you don't need to be well travelled - just ready for adventure. European cities include Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Montreux, Cinque Terre, Rome, and Venice.

Europe Family Adventure.
Czech Republic is a fantastic place to start an adventure. Take a stroll across the Charles Bridge, featured in 'Mission Impossible'; explore a Rapunzel-style castle tower; take a spin on the neon-lit Prater Ferris Wheel; try real Viennese chocolate; ride a ferry along the Danube; relax in Budapest's Seycheni Hot Springs; visit a marionette theatre where traditional Czech puppets come to life. Make sure you take time out to try the delicious Sacher torte.

Swiss Family Adventure.
The week is packed full of interesting and diverse activities, like horse-riding, summer sledging and even a visit to an authentic Swiss chocolate factory. Visit the Chateau de Chillon in Montreuxand or sample locally made cheese. Travel by cog railway to a glacier and explore ice caves. Cruise on a paddle wheel steamer on Lake Geneva, take a miniature railway, or ride a cog railway. The adventure begins not far from Geneva in Morgins, a quaint village of wooden chalets, smiling faces and cows with bells. Tackle a ropes-and-ladders course before visiting a goat farm and taking a dip in the thermal baths of Val d'Illiez.

Italy Family Adventure.Intrepid382Italy Imagine a holiday with gladiators, ancient icons and best of all gelati! Travel back in time to ancient Rome and go bike riding in Lucca. Visit the leaning Tower of Pisa and explore the coastline at Cinque Terre. Ride the cable car at Lake Maggiore and wander the maze of alleyways in Venice. Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain for good luck, watch for centurions outside the Colosseum and see the Time Elevator. Walk the stunning coastal path of the Cinque Terre weaving through the towns of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso with their pastel coloured houses and canopied cafes. Stroll along the Grand Canal in Venice and stop at the Bridge of Sighs.

Conduct a security/safety check. Traveling with kids in Europe can be very rewarding. Using a reputable tour operator lessens the stress of the trip. But some topics still need attention. As with any learning experience knowing in advance what to expect will increase the enjoyment of the holiday. Discussing the reality of pick-pockets and scams is essential. Intrepid recommends that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on the metro and other public transport. Agree which parent will watch which child. Make sure the buddy system is activated when in public. Thieves want cell phones, Ipods, cameras as well as handbags and wallets.

Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing. There are some common scams operating in Europe as well. Please ensure that you always travel with a validated ticket on transport systems (this often means stamping your ticket) and that if you are encouraged to enter the metro system without a ticket be warned that this is a ploy to get you fined. Another common scam is used by children who distract tourists with a map or a newspaper so that an accomplice can steal valuables.

Make sure each member of your family has their own set of contact numbers. And that you have a photo copy of each passport just in case one is lost or stolen. If you are traveling with teens be very specific about the risks so that they will be more vigilant. In European cites like cities in any other part of the world be aware, walk in pairs, stay in well lit places after dark and keep your valuables safe at all times.

Contact Information: USA toll-free line is 1-866-847-8192 and the Australian office number is +61 3 9473 2626 or www.intrepidtravel.com

Travel Communications Inc. Images of Italy, Chech Republic, and Turkey courtesy of Intrepid Travel. Copyright 2009.

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