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Colombia's Coffee Country - Salento to Manizales.

3/16/2015

August 8th - 16th, 2015
I'm so excited about this trip I don't know where to begin! The hotels are amazing. The scenery is gorgeous. The people are some of the friendliest I've ever met... anywhere. And it's the middle of the dry season with average temperatures in the low 80's and twelve hours of sunlight every day.

$1599 includes airfare from JFK on Avianca, all air taxes and fuel surcharges, transfers between all destinations in Colombia, four nights in Salento tin the gorgeous La Moreleja Hotel with breakfasts, two nights at the La Quinta ranch with breakfasts, lunches and dinner two nights at the Termales de Otona Hotel with breakfasts and a pre-departure orientation. For more info or to sign up click here.

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February 07th, 2015

2/7/2015

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Join us for another fantastic week in Belgium. This trip is truly a Pub favorite! November 8th - 15th, 2015
ONLY $1659 includes airfare and hotels

Belgium is a beer lovers paradise. We'll be staying in the heart of historic Bruges, a UNESCO world heritage site stuck in the middle ages. I often tell people it's like Disneyland for adults, with winding cobblestone alleyways, medieval architecture and no shortage of fabulous restaurants and quaint pubs. How about a side trip trip to historic Ghent? Or a visit to some of the many breweries like St Bernardus, DeStruise, Bosteels and more!! Too much fun.

$1659 includes round trip direct air fare from Newark to Brussels and ALL fuel surcharges and departure taxes*, 6 nights in the 4 star Hotel Portinari in Bruge's historic city center, private motorcoach transfers throughout Belgium, full breakfast each morning, a half day guided walking tour of Bruge, and a pre-departure orientation before we go!
Reserve your space now!!!
We’ll also be offering a couple optional day trips…One to tour the breweries of DeStruise and St. Bernardus with a lunch stop across the street from St Sixtus Abbey where the famous Westvleteren Trappist Ales are brewed (and where we'll have a chance to purchase some to take home!). Another to tour Bosteels, the brewers of Tripel Karmeliet, Kwak & Deus with a stop in historic Ghent.

Taste the Food… Belgium is known for its’ mussels and frites, but everything else is amazing too. Think fine French cuisine without the heavy sauces. Lots of wild game too!

Taste the Culture… We’ll meet the Flemish people of Flanders and the French speaking people of Brussels and Wallonia. Admire works by Peter Paul Rubens in the Groeningemuseum inBruges, or check out the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels. So much to see and do.

Taste the History…Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, A quaint medieval city largely unchanged for centuries. It's like walking through a movie set... except it's real!

Taste the Beer… Belgium is a beer lovers paradise...abbey ales, lambics, sours, belgian triples and Trappists to name a few. We’ll have the opportunity to visit De Halve Maan in Bruges, Bosteels near Antwerp, De Struise and St Bernardus in West Flanders, and more. This is a trip not to be missed!

To reserve your space contact Larry at 610-390-0502 or Reserve your space now!!!

Single supplement available for solo travelers only $199.

*(small print) All fuel charges and taxes are included but are subject to change until time of ticketing.

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Rome & the Amalfi Coast

12/19/2014

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ROME & THE AMALFI COAST
The trip of a lifetime!!!
May 9th -May 17th, 2015

If you've ever wanted to visit Italy this is your chance. You won't find a better value than this!! Especially since May is the beginning of high season... the weather is warm but not too hot and the crowds are low. Four nights in Sorrento, three nights in Rome with half a day free in Naples, a visit to Herculaneam, tour of the Coliseum and more!! Don't miss out on this one.

$2399 includes direct non-stop flights on Alitalia, all air taxes and fuel surcharges, transfers between Rome and Sorrento and back, three nights Rome in the Smart Hotel with breakfasts, 4 nights in Soreento in the Leone hotel with breakfasts, Herculaneum visit with guide and free time in Naples, guided tour of Coliseum and Forum in Rome.

Four nights in the lovely Leone hotel in Sorrento and three nights in Rome, with a half day stop in Naples and a tour of Herculaneum... truly the trip of a lifetime. From our base in Sorrento you'll have free time to explore the town and it's surroundings... take a ferry to the Isle of Capri, visit nearby coastal towns of Portofino, Amalfi and more, or just relax and unwind in a seaside cafe.

Visit PorterraTravel.com for more info or email Larry at Porterspub@gmail.com or PorterraTravel@gmail.com to reserve your space now.

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Colombia Highlands

6/14/2014

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We just got back from this trip and had so much fun we're going again!!!
Jan 24 - Feb 1, 2015. Bogota & Villa de Leyva. 9 days and 8 nights in beautiful Colombia. $1399 includes direct airfare from Newark Liberty (only 5 hour flight in same time zone!), 6 nights in the beautifully renovated 3 star Casa Deco Hotel in Bogota, 2 nights in the Antonio Narino Hotel in Villa de Veyva, all transfers in Colombia, breakfast daily, pre-departure meeting and the services of our Spanish speaking native Colombian guide, Manuel Fresneda of Terra Cafe in Easton. Only a short 5 hr direct flight from Newark Liberty Airport. We’ll spend 6 nights in the heart of the historic Candelaria District of Bogota and 2 nights in the UNSECO World Heritage Village of Villa de Leyva, a 450 year old Spanish Colonial town complete with central plaza and cathedral.

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Colombia's Caribbean Cost

3/1/2014

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February 1 – 8, 2015. Colombia’s Caribbean Coast. Cartagena & Taganga. $1299 includes RT airfare, hotels, transfers and more. Cartagena, only a 5 hour direct flight from here, is rich & diverse, full of culture and history. Taganga is a sleepy backpackers’ beach town nestled between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Our hotel is right on the beach and just a few miles from the Tayrona National Park and beach preserve. Lots of snorkeling, diving, fishing and fun in the sun!

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Barcelona

3/1/2014

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November 9 – 16, 2014 Barcelona. $1649 includes round trip non-stop airfare on Delta and 6 nights in the highly rated and centrally located Ayre Caspe Hotel in Barcelona, half day tour of the city and breakfast daily. November weather in Barcelona is beautiful. Average high’s in the mid 60’s with very little rain. The food and architecture is some of the best on the planet!

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A Taste of Belgium

3/1/2014

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Join us for our return trip...

A Taste of Belgium

November 1 – 9, 2014

7 Fabulous nights in Belgium!!!

$1829 includes round trip direct air fare from Newark to Brussels and ALL fuel surcharges and departure taxes*, 7 nights in Belgium, 4 nights in the 4 star Hotel Portinari in Bruge and 3 nights in the 5 star Radisson Blu Royal just off the Gran Plaz in Brussels, private motorcoach transfers throughout Belgium including a brewery stop on the way from Bruge to Brussels, full breakfast each morning, a half day guided walking tour of Bruge, and a pre-departure orientation before we go!

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Join us on our European pub crawl to Venice and Slovenia!!!!

11/27/2013

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May 3rd to 11th, 2014

$2199 includes non-stop direct round trip airfare from Philadelphia to Venice, four nights in the beautiful 5 star Hotel Lev in Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, 3 nights in the Hilton Garden Inn Venice, breakfast daily, half day sightseeing tours of both cities, transfers to and from the hotels and a day in Treiste, Italy on the Adriatic coast.

Venice needs no introduction. A beautiful city of canals and lavish facades with a rich history.

Ljubljana (pronounced lyoob-lyee-AH-nah) is the capital of a Slovenia, but it is small and pretty, easy to get around, and full of surprises. With a lazy old town clustered around a castle-topped mountain, it’s biggest attraction is its ambience. The city is remarkable for its rich tradition, youthful vibrancy, cultural creativity, feel for entertainment, and numerous green spaces.

Ljubljana has preserved evidence of all the five millennia of its history, from the remains of the Roman city of Emona and the old city centre with its medieval castle to the beautiful buildings with Baroque façades, decorative portals and uneven roofs. Other significant bits in the mosaic of Ljubljana are its picturesque bridges across the river Ljubljana and its vast Tivoli park, stretching into the very city centre. Most sights are either on or just a short walk from the river. Our Hotel Lev is in a perfect location just a 5 minute walk to the center of town and a 5 minute walk to Tivoli Park.

The Hotel Lev is located in the historic old town of Ljubljana capital of Slovenia. The Hilton Garden Inn is located on the coast in Mestre, just a short 10 minute bus ride to the center of Venice. The bus stops right in front of the hotel… couldn’t be easier. Both hotels are beautiful properties and very highly rated.

Pre-departure meeting & orientation at the Pub included.

3rd - Depart Philadelphia - Overnight on plane.
4th Arrival in Venice - transfer to Ljubljana. Free time to explore the city at your own pace. Overnight Hotel Lev
5th Half day tour Ljubljana. Rest of day free to explore. Overnight Hotel Lev
6th Optional trip to Lake Bled. Overnight Hotel Lev
7th free day. Overnight Hotel Lev
8th - transfer to Venice. Leave Hotel Lev 10ish. Lunch in Trieste. Leave Trieste afternoon. Arrive Venice before dinner. Overnight Hilton Garden Inn.
9th half day tour Venice. Rest of day free to explore. Overnight Hilton Garden Inn. .
10th free day. Overnight Hilton Garden Inn. .
11th home.

Maybe a side trip to Lake Bled in the foothills of the Alps? Or a day trip to the Adriatic coast? Sounds like Too much fun.

To reserve your space contact Larry at 610-390-0502 or email to PortersPub@gmail.com.

Price includes all airline departure fees, taxes and surcharges and are subject to change until time of ticketing. Price based on 30 tour participants.

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January 25th, 2013

1/25/2013

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A Taste of Belgium

November 2 – 10, 2013

7 Fabulous nights in Belgium!!!

$1749 includes round trip direct air fare from Newark to Brussels and ALL fuel surcharges and departure taxes*, 7 nights in Belgium, 4 nights in the 4 star Hotel Portinari in Bruge and 3 nights in the 5 star Radisson Blu Royal just off the Gran Plaz in Brussels, private motorcoach transfers throughout Belgium including a brewery stop on the way from Bruge to Brussels, full breakfast each morning, a half day guided walking tour of Bruge, and a pre-departure orientation before we go!

We’ll also be offering a couple optional day trips…One to tour the breweries of DeStruise and St. Bernardus. Another to tour the monastery and brewery of Chimay, including lunch in their private guest house.

Taste the Food… Belgium is known for its’ mussels and frites, but everything else is amazing too. Think fine French cuisine without the heavy sauces. Lots of wild game too!

Taste the Culture… We’ll meet the Flemish people of Flanders and the French speaking people of Brussels and Wallonia. Admire works by Peter Paul Rubens in the Groeningemuseum inBruges, or check out the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels. So much to see and do.

Taste the History…Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, A quaint medieval city largely unchanged for centuries. We’ll be staying just a short walk from the beautiful Gran Plaz in Brussels surrounded by 17th century guild halls with their shining gold-gilded facades.

Taste the Beer… Belgium is a beer lovers paradise...abbey ales, lambics, sours, belgian triples and Trappists to name a few. We’ll have the opportunity to visit De Halve Maan in Bruges, Cantillon in Brussels, De Struise and St Bernardus in West Flanders, Chimay in the east, and more. This is a trip not to be missed!

For more information or to reserve your spot on this wonderful trip please email Larry at porterspub@gmail.com or call 610-390-0502. You can also check our website at www.porterspubeaston.com.

*(small print) All fuel charges and taxes are included but are subject to change until time of ticketing.

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About our trips.

Porters' Pub has been hosting "Pub Crawls" for over 15 years. And despite the name, they're not all about drinking... well I guess that depends on who you ask! Our trips are very laid back and friendly, perfect for the first time traveler or the seasoned independent minded explorer. You get the security, peace of mind and camaraderie of traveling with a group and knowing that all the details have been taken care of, but you also get the flexibility of going off and doing your own thing. Our hotel becomes a home base for exploring the countryside and a meeting place to catch up and compare notes with your new found traveling friends.

Colombia's Coffee Country - Salento to Manizales.

February 07th, 2015

Rome & the Amalfi Coast

Colombia Highlands

Colombia's Caribbean Cost

Barcelona

A Taste of Belgium

Join us on our European pub crawl to Venice and Slovenia!!!!

January 25th, 2013

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