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Save 15% off Short Breaks to Europe - exclusive offer for Direct Travel

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Take A Short Break With Intrepid

Short on time, big on adventure. That’s exactly where Intrepid Travel’s Short Break Tours shine. These bite-sized itineraries are built for curious travelers who want maximum experience in minimal time, with immersive highlights, expert local leaders, and zero logistical stress. Perfect for testing a destination or squeezing in a reset between workdays, they pack real cultural connection and adventure into just a few days never rushed, always meaningful. Think long weekends that feel like full journeys, and stories that last way longer than your out-of-office reply.

 

Save On Intrepid Short Break Tours

Save 15% off Short Breaks to Europe - exclusive offer for Direct Travel. Book before February 28, 2026. With travel between July 1 and December 31, 2026.


Direct Travel Bonus: FREE Urban Adventure amenity with select tours.

 

What is an Urban Adventure? Urban Adventures are day tours with a difference – helping travelers experience the essence of a city in just one day with a local guide by their side. Whether you're looking for a day tour with a foodie twist, wanting to splash out on a shopping crawl, or simply want to know where the locals are really hanging out, Urban Adventures will take you to interesting places away from the tourist trails.

 
 

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Paris and Normandy Short BreakJul 02, 2026 - Jul 06, 2026 (5 Days)

Roundtrip Paris
Trip Style: Comfort | Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Blend iconic landmarks with hidden sights and local cuisine on this fun-filled trip through France. Indulge in buttery croissants, see the Notre Dame Cathedral and stroll through Monet's garden on this five-day adventure through Paris and Normandy. Pass the Sacre-Coeur Basilica on your Hidden Montmartre Urban Adventure, explore D-Day Beaches and join a cheese and cider workshop in Pont L’Eveque. Hike the Falaise d’Amont, visit the Jardin d’Etretat and learn about the region’s history on a guided walking tour along the cobbled streets of Honfleur. With a packed itinerary and limited free time, you’ll discover some of the best sights in France in just a short time!

Vienna Short BreakJul 08, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026 (4 Days)

Roundtrip Vienna
Trip Style: Comfort | Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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The world of strudel, grand palaces and coffee is calling. Discover some of the best landmarks and cultural gems on this four-day adventure through Vienna. Stop at the Gothic-style St Stephens Cathedral, wander past the neo-classical Graben and see the Hofburg Palace on your orientation walk through the city. Stroll through a local market in the Gratzls neighbourhood, treat your taste buds to a traditional Viennese coffee and learn how to make strudel during a baking workshop. Set off on a daytrip to Durnstein, sample some of the region’s best locally made wine and visit the private apartments of Franz Joseph, Elisabeth and Maria Theresa at Schonbrunn Palace.

Venice and Treviso Short BreakJul 10, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026 (4 Days)

Roundtrip Treviso
Trip Style: Comfort | Meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
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Explore the canals, vineyards and gelato spots that make the Veneto unforgettable Explore the canals, vineyards and gelato spots that make the Veneto unforgettable The enduring phrase ‘la dolce vita’ (the good life) truly captures the essence of Italy. On this trip, you’ll spend four days discovering the heart of all things Italian from the vineyards of Treviso to the canals of Venice. Taste five exceptional wines in the prosecco hills, treat your taste buds to plenty of gelato and see landmarks like the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge and the Piazza San Marco on a leader-led walk through Venice. Join a cicchetti and wine Urban Adventure, cross the famous canal in a traghetto gondola and cycle from Conegliano, where you’ll meet passionate local producers and learn about the region’s biodiversity and cultivation.

Prague Short Break: City & BeyondJul 23, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026 (4 Days)

Roundtrip Prague
Trip Style: Comfort | Meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Explore the canals, vineyards and gelato spots that make the Veneto unforgettable Explore the canals, vineyards and gelato spots that make the Veneto unforgettable Explore the art deco architecture, multi-coloured beers and thermal pools of the Czech Republic. Journey through the heart of the Czech Republic on this four-day adventure, starting and ending in Prague. Explore Namesti Miru, discover bohemian shops and take in the vineyard views from Havlickovy Sady on a walking tour through Prague. Hike to the Pravcice Gate and the Falcon’s Nest in Bohemian Switzerland and unwind in the outdoor thermal pools at the Saunia Thermal Resort. Explore Czech contemporary art at DOX, indulge in traditional Czech flavours and learn about the region’s history with a local leader by your side.

Why travel with Intrepid: We get it – travel’s a big decision. It’s not every day you fly across the world to wander the souks of Marrakech or enjoy a dreamy Angkor sunrise. Fortunately, Intrepid has been taking travelers around the globe for over 35 years, so we know what travelers really want: sustainable, experience-rich travel. With ultimate itineraries, perfectly sized groups (max. 16 guests) and legendary local leaders, we have trips for every traveler.

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Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. This offer applies to new bookings made and deposited by Direct Travel Advisors between 17FEB2026 00:01 EST to 28FEB2026 23:59 PST, for select Europe Short Break trips departing between 01JUL2026 - 31DEC2026. 2. 15% discount can be applied to the following short breaks - AMKJ, WMKJ, ZMKC, AMKE 3. To claim the offer, please use promo code 750465 4. All offers apply to the trip price only. 5. Credit Holders can use any valid discounts or promotions. For more information about how to redeem your credit visit our Credit Redemption page. 6. All offers apply to land element of trip only and cannot be redeemed against flights, additional accommodation, transfers, travel insurance or local payments/kittys. 7. These offers are only available to bookings made in USD or CAD. 8. Our trips are subject to availability and confirmation by Intrepid Travel at the time of booking. 9. If you wish to cancel and rebook your trip or change dates outside the promotional period, you will be required to pay the full cost towards the new trip. 10. Except as set out expressly above, Intrepid Travel’s Booking Conditions apply. 11. Travel documents & vaccination requirements are the responsibility of the individual traveler.