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Trips-2-Gether
FLORIDA'S SUNSHINE COAST
steamboating on the american queen
WINTER IN THE DESERT OASIS
- Tour Highlights
- • 6 Meals: 1 breakfast, 3 lunches and 2 dinners • Spend seven nights at the Lido Beach Resort in a deluxe kitchenette room on Florida’s beautiful Suncoast • Tour Cà d’Zan, the dazzling palatial mansion of John and Mable Ringling • Included lunch at Der Dutchman Restaurant for a hearty Amish-style meal • Optional visit to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a tropical, urban oasis • Take an exciting Eco-Tour through Telegraph Swamp at the Babcock Wilderness Adventure Ranch • Watch for wildlife on a narrated cruise of beautiful Charlotte Harbor • Visit the Salvador Dali Museum which highlights the artist’s vision and work • Included lunch is at the original Columbia Restaurant, Florida’s oldest restaurant • Enjoy two and a half free days on the beach
- JANUARY 28- FEBRUARY 4, 2024-MAYFLOWER
WINTER IN THE DESERT OASIS
steamboating on the american queen
WINTER IN THE DESERT OASIS
Tour Highlights
14 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners • Round trip airport transfers • Spend one night in Las Vegas, • Narrated tour of the Las Vegas strip with a local guide • Visit Valley of Fire State Park with its pink and orange striped hills of the Mojave Desert • Spend two nights at the Zion National Park Lodge a classic wilderness lodge located inside the park • Tour Zion National Park to see its geography of red sandstone cliffs, emerald pools and rock formations • Stop at the authentic ghost town of Rhyolite, once a ‘rip-roaring’ gold mining community founded in 1904 and see the sculptures at Goldwell Open Air Museum • Spend two nights inside Death Valley National Park • Tour Death Valley National Park including Badwater Basin, the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere, Zabriskie Point for panoramic views of the park’s colored badlands and Stovepipe Wells with the extensive Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes • Visit Manzanar National Historic Site, a moving reminder of the dark days of World War II • Spend two nights in Palm Springs, a desert resort city • Ride the Palm Spring Aerial Tramway over Chino Canyon to the top of San Jacinto Peak • Take a guided tour of Palm Springs with its rich Native American heritage, beautiful palm tree-lined streets and desert scenery • Learn about Palm Springs’ connection with Hollywood’s film industry as a desert playground for celebrities
- MARCH 3-10, 2024-MAYFLOWER
steamboating on the american queen
steamboating on the american queen
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL
- Tour Highlights
- • 24 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners • Spend one night in New Orleans with included narrated city tour including Jackson Square and Garden District • Lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking and learn about Cajun cooking in a fun & informative atmosphere • Experience the nostalgic days of Steam Boating along the Mississippi River aboard the beautifully restored American Queen with open bars, Wi-Fi and daily entertainment • Tour the 1859 Greek Revival and Italianate-style mansion, Nottoway Plantation, the largest antebellum plantation house in the South • Call at quaint St. Francisville, with over 140 buildings on the National Register and beautiful plantation homes nestled in the rolling countryside • Visit Natchez, Mississippi, the center of the Antebellum South and home to restored mansions Stanton Hall and Longwood, the largest octagonal house in the U.S. • Call at Vicksburg, Mississippi, the “Red Carpet City of the South”, blending Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern-day attractions • Call at the historic Port of the Mississippi region, the inspiration of authors, musicians and artists • Spend one night in Memphis and visit the 14-acre Graceland Estate of Elvis Presley including the home tour, meditation garden and car museum
- MARCH 24-APRIL 4, 2024- MAYFLOWER
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL
- Tour Highlights
- 9 Meals: 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners • Round trip airport transfers • Spend four nights in the Washington, DC area • Enjoy reserved grandstand seating to the National Cherry Blossom Parade • Tour Mount Vernon, the expansive estate of George and Martha Washington • Arlington National Cemetery* and the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier • Washington, DC touring with a local guide including the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center along with the FDR, Vietnam and Lincoln Memorials • Visit the National WWII Memorial, dedicated to all who served during World War II • Experience the Washington, DC National Mall area at night on a panoramic Illumination tour • Visit Ford’s Theatre, see the play One Destiny and visit Petersen House • Visit the Smithsonian Institution’s American History Museum • Tour Jamestown Settlement, Powhatan Indian Village and visit the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Museum • Full day at Colonial Williamsburg, the nation’s largest living history museum • Traditional Tavern dinner in historic Colonial Williamsburg
- APRIL 12-18, 2024- MAYFLOWER
CULTURAL TREASURES OF JAPAN
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL
CULTURAL TREASURES OF JAPAN
Highlights And Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
- 5 Handpicked Accommodations
- 18 Meals
Must-See Inclusions:
- Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, made famous by the movie Memoirs of a Geisha.
- Visit multiple UNESCO sites including Shirakawa-go, Nijo Castle, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine and Hiroshima Peace Memorial.
- Explore Takayama’s beautiful old town, nestled in the Japanese Alps.
Cultural Experiences:
- Try your hand at the centuries-old art of the Japanese tea ceremony, gold leaf decorating and stenciling.
- Travel by the famous Shinkansen bullet train.
- Explore the famous Ginza District, the first Western-style shopping district in Japan where modern and history blends.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Enjoy a sake tasting at a local sake brewery followed by a Hida beef dinner.
- Participate in a sushi-making class.
- Experience a traditional kaiseki dinner with maiko show in Kyoto.
Highlights
- Tokyo
- Asakusa Sensoji Shrine
- Tea Ceremony
- Ginza
- Hakone
- Lake Ashi Cruise
- Matsumoto Castle
- Takayama
- Sake Tasting and Hida Beef Dinner
- Shirakawa-go
- Kanazawa
- Kyoto
- Bullet Train
- Hiroshima
- Kaiseki Dinner & Maiko Show
- APRIL 22- MAY 5, 2024-COLLETTE
OLD WORLD SICILY & MALTA
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL
CULTURAL TREASURES OF JAPAN
Highlights And Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
- 6 Handpicked Accommodations
- 23 Meals
- 4 Choice on Tour Options
Must-See Inclusions:
- Spend three nights in Taormina (UNESCO) and explore its iconic Greek theater.
- Pass by Baroque architecture and wrought iron balconies on a winding walking tour of Ragusa (UNESCO).
- Immerse yourself in ancient history during a visit to the Valley of the Temples (UNESCO).
Cultural Experiences:
- Ascend the sides of Mount Etna (UNESCO) on off-road vehicles.
- Soak up the island ambiance of Malta with a 4-night stay.
- Delve into the belly of Palermo on a walking food tour of the historical center.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Taste award-winning olive oil and learn about the Slow Food movement at a local farm.
- Delve into the history of Marsala wine during a visit to a local cellar.
- Explore the flavors of Maltese cuisine during a family-style tasting dinner.
Highlights
- Palermo
- Monreale
- Choices on Tour
- Impact Moment
- Trapani
- Isle of Mozia
- Marsala Winery Tour
- Olive Oil Farm
- Agrigento
- Valley of the Temples
- Taormina
- Mount Etna Off-Road Excursion
- Ragusa
- Malta
- Three Cities
- Valletta
MAY 15-29, 2024-COLLETTE
Trips-2-Gether II
TREASURES OF EUROPE
ROME & THE AMALIFI COAST
ROME & THE AMALIFI COAST
Highlights And Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
- 6 Handpicked Accommodations
- 16 Meals
- 2 Choice on Tour Options
Must-See Inclusions:
- Tour Rome’s awe-inspiring Colosseum.
- Cross the majestic Swiss Alps into Italy.
- See Michelangelo’s David at the Academy Museum in Florence.
Cultural Experiences:
- Enjoy free time in London and Rome to explore at leisure.
- Stroll through the floating city of Venice.
- Travel across 3 countries on high-speed trains.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Seine River and drift past famous landmarks as you dine on French cuisine.
- Sample delectable wines and traditional cuisine at a vineyard in the Chianti region.
Highlights
- London
- Eurostar Train
- Paris
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner
- Choice on Tour
- TGV High-Speed Train
- Lucerne
- Venice
- Italian Vineyard Experience
- Florence
- Michelangelo’s David
- Rome
- The Colosseum
JUNE 27- JULY 10, 2024
ROME & THE AMALIFI COAST
ROME & THE AMALIFI COAST
ROME & THE AMALIFI COAST
Highlights And Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
- 2 Handpicked Accommodations
- 13 Meals
- 2 Choice on Tour Options
Must-See Inclusions:
- Take a walking tour of Classical Rome, featuring an in-depth visit to the legendary Colosseum.
- Visit the seaside resort town of Sorrento.
- Discover the excavated ruins of Pompeii with a local expert.
Cultural Experiences:
- Discover the mountaintop monastery of Montecassino and its role in World War II.
- Tour a family-run farm on the Sorrento Coast and learn how they make mozzarella cheese by hand.
- Enjoy free time to explore Amalfi, a historic trading hub along its namesake coast.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Enjoy a tasting and lunch at a local winery at the foot of Mount Vesuvius.
Highlights
- Rome
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Colosseum
- Montecassino
- Amalfi Coast
- Sorrento
- Farmhouse Dinner and Mozzarella-Making Demonstration
- Pompeii
- Choice on Tour
- Winery Visit
JULY 12-21, 2024 -COLLETTE
GORILL TREK IN UGANDA
ROME & THE AMALIFI COAST
PORTUGAL & THE DOURO RIVER
Tour Highlights
22 meals: 8 breakfast, 7 lunches and 7 dinners • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises and Tours • 4x4 safari vehicles with pop-up roof, sliding windows and seat belts • Professional English-Speaking Driver/Guide • Kampala city tour • Meet students at a local school in Kampala • Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park • Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel • Chimp trekking in Kibale Forest • Nature hike through the Bigodi Wetlands • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park • Visit a women’s cooperative to learn about traditional crafts and culture
AUGUST 19-28, 2024-MAYFLOWER
PORTUGAL & THE DOURO RIVER
CRUISING ECUADOR'S GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
PORTUGAL & THE DOURO RIVER
Exceptional Inclusions ............................................... •
22 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours • Visit two countries • Two-night hotel stay and touring in Lisbon, Portugal before cruising • Seven-night cruise on the Emerald Radiance • First-class service by an English-speaking crew • Onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment • Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides • All gratuities included • Personal listening device for onboard excursions • Many meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisine • Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks accompany onboard lunches and dinners • Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom • Complimentary WiFi onboard • Variety of onboard evening entertainment
OCTOBER 2 -12, 2024-MAYFLOWER
CRUISING ECUADOR'S GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
CRUISING ECUADOR'S GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
CRUISING ECUADOR'S GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Exceptional Inclusions ............................................... •
16 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours • Pre-cruise hotel stay and touring in Quito • Local English-speaking guides in Quito and Guayaquil • Four-night cruise aboard the MV Galápagos Legend • Two excursions per day during the cruise • English-speaking Naturalist Guides aboard the vessel • Complimentary snorkel gear onboard • All meals included onboard the vessel • Post-cruise hotel stay and touring in Guayaquil
- OCTOBER 1-7, 2024 -MAYFLOWER
TRIPS-2-GETHER III
MYSTERIES OF INDIA
PERU FROM MACHU PICCHU TO LAKE TITICACA
MYSTERIES OF INDIA
Highlights And Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
- 7 Handpicked Accommodations
- 26 Meals
- 2 Choice on Tour Options
Must-See Inclusions:
- Watch for tigers in the wild during game drives in Ranthambore National Park.
- Cruise the waters of the famous River Ganges.
- Explore the majestic Amber Fort and vibrant Jaipur, the “Pink City.”
- Behold the Taj Mahal at sunrise.
Cultural Experiences:
- Travel to Khajuraho on an exciting train journey.
- Venture through the main streets and back roads of Old Delhi via rickshaw.
- Marvel at the illuminated Ganga Aarti ceremony.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Learn the secrets to preparing incredible Indian food at a home-hosted dinner.
Highlights
- Old Delhi
- Jaipur
- Hawa Mahal
- Amber Fort
- Home-Hosted Dinner
- Ranthambore National Park
- Abhaneri Stepwell
- Taj Mahal
- Chandela Temple Complex
- Varanasi
- Ganga Aarti Ceremony
- NOVEMBER 4-18, 2024-COLLETTER
HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE
PERU FROM MACHU PICCHU TO LAKE TITICACA
MYSTERIES OF INDIA
Highlights And Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
- 3 Handpicked Accommodations
- 13 Meals
Must-See Inclusions:
- Visit the Place of Refuge to learn about a sanctuary where people found shelter, safety, and forgiveness in times of war and after breaking the law in Ancient Hawaii.
- Remember Pearl Harbor as you visit the USS Arizona Memorial.
- Explore the renowned Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s “Big Island.”
Cultural Experiences:
- Stroll through the streets of the royal capital, Lahaina, Maui.
- Create your own lei as part of a cultural demonstration on Big Island.
- Visit Iolani Palace to see the last residence of the Hawaiian Royal Family.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Savor a Polynesian luau featuring tropical drinks and a sumptuous feast.
- Spend time at a Kona coffee farm and learn how coffee is grown.
Highlights
- Waikiki Beach
- Pearl Harbor
- Iolani Palace
- Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
- Kona Highlights
- Iao Valley
- Lahaina
JANUARY 23- FEBRUARY 1, 2025-COLLETTE
PERU FROM MACHU PICCHU TO LAKE TITICACA
PERU FROM MACHU PICCHU TO LAKE TITICACA
PERU FROM MACHU PICCHU TO LAKE TITICACA
From the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the magical wonders of Peru are waiting behind every corner. Take in Lima and see the historical side of the “City of Kings.” Explore Andean art forms and the local way of life during your stay in the Sacred Valley. Delight in a home-hosted farm-to-table lunch at a local Quechua community. At Machu Picchu, spend a night at the base of the “Lost City of the Incas” and enjoy a culinary demonstration. Explore Cuzco, a city that blends Inca and Spanish colonial influences. Discover the birthplace of the Incan Empire in Puno and Lake Titicaca. Meet the indigenous Uros people of the floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Step into the past as you explore mysterious ancient sites and immerse yourself in the culture as you taste the country’s renowned cuisine.
JANUARY 27- FEBRUARY 5, 2024- COLLETTE
COLORS OF MOROCCO
SPOTLIGHT ON NEW YORK HOLIDAY
PERU FROM MACHU PICCHU TO LAKE TITICACA
Highlights And Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
- 7 Handpicked Accommodations
- 24 Meals
- 2 Choice on Tour Options
Must-See Inclusions:
- Pause for a view of the Atlas Mountains extraordinary scenery and its Berber villages.
- Visit the Kasbah des Oudaias with its narrow and colorful alleyways.
- Explore Fes, one of the holiest Muslim cities in the world.
Cultural Experiences:
- Visit with a Nomad family and learn about their ancient traditions.
- Experience the desert both by 4x4 and on camelback during your 2-night camp stay.
- Stroll through the cobbled alleyways of ancient markets and medinas.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Select your own ingredients before a culinary workshop at a local women’s cooperative.
- Indulge in a tour and tasting at a winery estate.
Highlights
- Rabat
- Fes
- Sahara Desert Luxury Tented Camp
- Camel Ride
- Khamlia Music Village
- Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
- High Atlas Mountains
- Marrakech
- Choice on Tour
- Cooking Class
- Casablanca
- Hassan II Mosque
MARCH 20-APRIL 3, 2025-COLLETTE
SPOTLIGHT ON NEW YORK HOLIDAY
SPOTLIGHT ON NEW YORK HOLIDAY
SPOTLIGHT ON NEW YORK HOLIDAY
Highlights And Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
- 1 Handpicked Accommodations
- 3 Meals
Must-See Inclusions:
- Venture out to Times Square to experience a Broadway show.
- Experience the incredible Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
- Embark on a voyage to experience "Lady Liberty" up-close.
Cultural Experiences:
- Explore the 9/11 Memorial and the 9/11 Museum.
- Experience the streets of New York City like a native when you walk to dinner and a Broadway show.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Enjoy breakfast at the famous Ellen's Stardust Diner, featuring a singing wait staff.
Highlights
- Greenwich Village
- Wall Street
- Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
- Statue of Liberty
- Ellis Island
- 9/11 Memorial
- 9/11 Museum
- Broadway Show December 11-15, 2024