Current Tour Offerings
We have created and curated a small number of journeys that offer private access to exquisite sites and beautiful venues at the ideal times of year. Find your ideal journey by date or location and feel free to contact us with any questions at 1-800-856-1045 or info@connoisseurstours.com.
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Celtic Christianity Pilgrimage with Dr. Les Fairfield
July 8 - 18, 2017 (Full) Wait List Only
July 8 - 18, 2017 (Full) Wait List Only
This incredible pilgrimage will explore Celtic Christianity’s journey from the arrival of St. Patrick to the sending off of missionaries to the world. Along the way we will experience dramatic coastlines, magnificent gardens, ancient castles and “thin places” of prayer and contemplation. This will be a spiritual pilgrimage as we stop along the way to worship and soak in the awe of God’s creation.
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A Pilgrimage for the Soul: St. Cuthbert's Way - Scotland and Northern England
July 9 - 19, 2017 Closed for Reservations
July 9 - 19, 2017 Closed for Reservations
Journey across Scotland and Northern England by way of sacred pilgrimage routes, as well as some walking along The Cuthbert Way. These are the same walks which St. Cuthbert and other monastics took in their daily lives in the early days when Christianity was new to this country.
We begin in Edinburgh and continue to the Scottish Borders.We will explore the Holy Isle of Lindisfarne, medieval Durham, Jarrow, and York, with visits to beautiful Gothic Cathedrals, historic Abbeys, Roman, and Viking Ruins, and majestic Castles. These sites will inspire us to walk in the way of disciples throughout history who have followed Jesus in establishing communities of mission, compassion, and education that have shaped Western civilization.
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We begin in Edinburgh and continue to the Scottish Borders.We will explore the Holy Isle of Lindisfarne, medieval Durham, Jarrow, and York, with visits to beautiful Gothic Cathedrals, historic Abbeys, Roman, and Viking Ruins, and majestic Castles. These sites will inspire us to walk in the way of disciples throughout history who have followed Jesus in establishing communities of mission, compassion, and education that have shaped Western civilization.
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The Best of Scotland
July 19 - 31, 2017 Closed for Reservations
July 19 - 31, 2017 Closed for Reservations
During our tour, we’ll travel through centuries of history – from Neolithic standing stones to medieval castles to modern cities. We’ll marvel at the breathtaking scenery, from the Lowlands to the Highlands and everything in between. We’ll explore a rich heritage of faith – from the beginnings of Christianity in Scotland through the Reformation roots of Presbyterianism and to the living faith of the Church today. More than this, we’ll get to enjoy the hospitality of the Scottish people and the incredible warmth they have to offer.
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Downeast Maine: Light and Liberty
July 26 - August 2, 2017 PRIVATE TOUR Closed for Reservations
July 26 - August 2, 2017 PRIVATE TOUR Closed for Reservations
This journey offers the perfect balance of history, art, nature, traditional cuisine (Lobster!) while enjoying the cool coastal temperatures of Maine! We will visit historic sites of significance from before and after the Revolutionary War, and dip our toes in the modern waters of fine dining, sailing yachts and the beautiful islands off the coast of Maine.
In each area we will have experts who will enhance our journey by sharing their "insiders" knowledge of history, art and nature! We have purposely planned this journey to include time to relax and enjoy the magnificent hotels and Inns which have been carefully selected for you.
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In each area we will have experts who will enhance our journey by sharing their "insiders" knowledge of history, art and nature! We have purposely planned this journey to include time to relax and enjoy the magnificent hotels and Inns which have been carefully selected for you.
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The Vikings Scandinavia and Private St. Petersburg
August 4 - 11, 2017 Very Limited Space Remaining
August 4 - 11, 2017 Very Limited Space Remaining
We begin this journey in beautiful Copenhagen with two nights at the Admiral Hotel. In Copenhagen and surrounding areas we have engaged the top specialist for Viking history, who will lead us through a special Viking Day. Also included is sightseeing in Copenhagen before we board the luxurious Silver Whisper for a seven night journey to Helsinki, Tallinn, and St. Petersburg.
We end in Stockholm, the Venice of the north, where again we have engaged the services of our top associate in Sweden for another Viking exploration. We end with a day to explore Stockholm on your own with two nights at the gorgeous Grand Hotel in Stockholm. We will arrange private sightseeing in St. Petersburg with special access before the crowds can enter. Our St. Petersburg associate, Laura, takes very, very special care of Connoisseurs clients.
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We end in Stockholm, the Venice of the north, where again we have engaged the services of our top associate in Sweden for another Viking exploration. We end with a day to explore Stockholm on your own with two nights at the gorgeous Grand Hotel in Stockholm. We will arrange private sightseeing in St. Petersburg with special access before the crowds can enter. Our St. Petersburg associate, Laura, takes very, very special care of Connoisseurs clients.
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Tartans, Castles and Casks: A Cultural Taste of Scotland
Pre-tour: Experience the Edinburgh Tattoo August 4-6, 2017
August 6 - 17, 2017 Filled
Pre-tour: Experience the Edinburgh Tattoo August 4-6, 2017
August 6 - 17, 2017 Filled
This private journey (which is limited to 24 participants) begins in Edinburgh, and travels up the west coast of this incredibly scenic country to Culloden Moor and the wonderful Culloden House Hotel, the house Bonnie Prince Charlie used as his battle headquarters during the disastrous Battle of Culloden! We will then leave for Fort William and join the world famous steam train ‘The Jacobite’ to ride to Mallaig, where we catch the ferry to Isle of Skye.
After a few days exploring that island (and communing with not a few sheep!), we go on to Oban and the Island of Mull where we will stay in a marvelous hotel overlooking Tobermory Bay! We cross to the holy island of Iona where we have a full day in order that we can immerse ourselves in the peace and tranquility of this holy island. After our stay on Mull, we will wind our way south to Glasgow to the Blythewood Hotel, centrally located in the center of Glasgow with easy access to museums, shops and transport.
We have arranged some wonderful private visits for our group - Hopetoun House, considered one of Scotland’s “finest Stately Homes” and the historic Ardgowan House, where we will have a tour led by the owner, whose family has lived here for over 800 years. We will visit Winton House and Drummond Castle (how many of you remember the movie Rob Roy? It was the gardens at Drummond that are featured in this film.) Many of the houses we will visit are either not opened to the public or are opened on a very limited basis. We will see some amazing art collections, furniture and architectural masterpieces not usually seen by the general public.
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After a few days exploring that island (and communing with not a few sheep!), we go on to Oban and the Island of Mull where we will stay in a marvelous hotel overlooking Tobermory Bay! We cross to the holy island of Iona where we have a full day in order that we can immerse ourselves in the peace and tranquility of this holy island. After our stay on Mull, we will wind our way south to Glasgow to the Blythewood Hotel, centrally located in the center of Glasgow with easy access to museums, shops and transport.
We have arranged some wonderful private visits for our group - Hopetoun House, considered one of Scotland’s “finest Stately Homes” and the historic Ardgowan House, where we will have a tour led by the owner, whose family has lived here for over 800 years. We will visit Winton House and Drummond Castle (how many of you remember the movie Rob Roy? It was the gardens at Drummond that are featured in this film.) Many of the houses we will visit are either not opened to the public or are opened on a very limited basis. We will see some amazing art collections, furniture and architectural masterpieces not usually seen by the general public.
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Epic Lewis and Clark Journey
August 11 - 19, 2017 Call to Register for Wait List - Confirming Travelers Daily
August 11 - 19, 2017 Call to Register for Wait List - Confirming Travelers Daily
Embrace your pioneer spirit as you travel with Roger Smith and The Learning Center along the western route forged by Lewis and Clark more than 200 years ago. This fabulous American journey brings you the lush landscapes of the Columbia River Gorge, including magnificent Multnomah Falls and Mount St. Helens. You will tour the Maryhill Winery, learn about native American culture in situ, and much more.
On this gourmand tour, master chefs will prepare menus based on the best of food and wine from the Pacific Northwest. You will cruise on authentic paddle wheeler American Pride, featuring large, well-appointed staterooms with wide-open views, many with private balconies.
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On this gourmand tour, master chefs will prepare menus based on the best of food and wine from the Pacific Northwest. You will cruise on authentic paddle wheeler American Pride, featuring large, well-appointed staterooms with wide-open views, many with private balconies.
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Journey of the Norsemen: Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq
Fire and Ice, Legends of Earth, Sea and Sky
August 22 - 31, 2017
Aboard Silversea's Silver Explorer Filled
Fire and Ice, Legends of Earth, Sea and Sky
August 22 - 31, 2017
Aboard Silversea's Silver Explorer Filled
Enjoy nine days of sailing on board a luxuriously appointed, small ship as we cruise among stately cliffs, fjords and glaciers – visiting the dramatic landscapes and seascapes of Greenland! On this seafaring adventure we will: Travel through the playgrounds of humpback whales and orcas, see and learn about villages that are thousands of years old and the Inuit people who have continuously inhabited them, walk in the footsteps of ancient Norsemen and their settlements of over 1000 years ago, and soak in relaxing natural hot springs with a view of the iceberg fields floating nearby.
With luck, we’ll be treated to the dramatic spectacle of the Northern Lights painting the sky. Weather permitting, we’ll set off on Zodiac expeditions skirting the cliffs and icebergs of Greenland’s incomparable fjords! Ashore, we will have a chance to view native antiquities, the sites of early Norse villages, and the oldest Christian church in the Western Hemisphere. All this by day, and then return to the comfort of your spacious stateroom suite and the splendid amenities aboard the Silver Explorer, including complimentary fine wines and other beverages, butler service and ocean views in every cabin, and fine on board dining.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Some classes of staterooms aboard the Silver Explorer are already wait-list only, so we strongly suggest you call and make your reservation today!
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With luck, we’ll be treated to the dramatic spectacle of the Northern Lights painting the sky. Weather permitting, we’ll set off on Zodiac expeditions skirting the cliffs and icebergs of Greenland’s incomparable fjords! Ashore, we will have a chance to view native antiquities, the sites of early Norse villages, and the oldest Christian church in the Western Hemisphere. All this by day, and then return to the comfort of your spacious stateroom suite and the splendid amenities aboard the Silver Explorer, including complimentary fine wines and other beverages, butler service and ocean views in every cabin, and fine on board dining.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Some classes of staterooms aboard the Silver Explorer are already wait-list only, so we strongly suggest you call and make your reservation today!
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Glorious Gardens and Grand Estates of England and Wales
September 7 - 16, 2017 PRIVATE TOUR Limited Space Remaining
September 7 - 16, 2017 PRIVATE TOUR Limited Space Remaining
This exclusive travel experience is packed with the Landmark Trust and gardening stars of Britain! Joining you for private visits will be the London Telegraph's garden columnist, Helen Yemm, the Landmark Trust's furnishing manager, John Evetts (currently starring in the hit television show Restoring Britain's Landmarks), and Harriet Graham,one of Britain's top literary guides on a Jane Austen day.n, your tour has an exclusive Dames visit and lunch at Sulgrave Manor and a private visit and lunch at Upton Gray Manor. All of these special components are entwined with cultural experiences such as sitting in on a rehearsal of the Welsh Men's choir.
We have hand selected historic award winning hotels for this 10-day journey touring Britain and Wales' most iconic and beautiful private homes, manor houses, and gardens. We'll make our way through the rolling green hills of Hampshire and the ever-charming Cotswold region, then venture westward to explore wild and rustic Wales.
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We have hand selected historic award winning hotels for this 10-day journey touring Britain and Wales' most iconic and beautiful private homes, manor houses, and gardens. We'll make our way through the rolling green hills of Hampshire and the ever-charming Cotswold region, then venture westward to explore wild and rustic Wales.
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A Journey through the Hudson River Valley
September 16 - 21, 2017 PRIVATE TOUR (Full) Wait List Only
September 16 - 21, 2017 PRIVATE TOUR (Full) Wait List Only
One of our all time favorite journeys! Due to popular demand, this has become an annual mainstay of our repertoire.
Join us as we delve deeper the Hudson River valley to discover the region that is home to great authors, musicians, captains of early industry, and the Hudson River School of art. We are setting out on the fourth departure to immerse ourselves in picturesque vistas along the Hudson River Valley and explore the area’s historical past, rich with architectural, cultural, artistic, and botanical sites.
We have engaged the services of the Hudson River Valley's top guide, Dr. Jeff Behnke, who will share his knowledge of history and folklore of the area as we enjoy visits to some of the area's most inspirational gardens and elegant estates. These estates, which much of the nation’s leading collections of furniture, Hudson River paintings, and decorative arts, include those of Washington Irving, Frederick Church, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt as well as Richard H. Jenrette’s Edgewater.
Along the way we will also take our time to visit Bellefield Gardens with the Beatrix Farrand Society (the only founding female member of the American Society of Landscape Architects) and visit iconic Hudson Valley landmarks such as Kykuit, Boscobel and enjoy the Hudson River’s winding waters to West Point via a private cruise aboard the Pride of the Hudson.
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Join us as we delve deeper the Hudson River valley to discover the region that is home to great authors, musicians, captains of early industry, and the Hudson River School of art. We are setting out on the fourth departure to immerse ourselves in picturesque vistas along the Hudson River Valley and explore the area’s historical past, rich with architectural, cultural, artistic, and botanical sites.
We have engaged the services of the Hudson River Valley's top guide, Dr. Jeff Behnke, who will share his knowledge of history and folklore of the area as we enjoy visits to some of the area's most inspirational gardens and elegant estates. These estates, which much of the nation’s leading collections of furniture, Hudson River paintings, and decorative arts, include those of Washington Irving, Frederick Church, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt as well as Richard H. Jenrette’s Edgewater.
Along the way we will also take our time to visit Bellefield Gardens with the Beatrix Farrand Society (the only founding female member of the American Society of Landscape Architects) and visit iconic Hudson Valley landmarks such as Kykuit, Boscobel and enjoy the Hudson River’s winding waters to West Point via a private cruise aboard the Pride of the Hudson.
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Travels with Martin Luther: A Journey through 500 Years
(Berlin, Wittenberg, Erfurt, Dresden, Prague)
September 15 - 24, 2017
Led by Dr. Arnold Klukas Closed for Reservations
(Berlin, Wittenberg, Erfurt, Dresden, Prague)
September 15 - 24, 2017
Led by Dr. Arnold Klukas Closed for Reservations
2017 marks the 500th anniversary of when Martin Luther nailed his famed 95 Theses to the door of Wittenberg’s Castle Church in 1517, which set off a series of events that would change the Christian Church forever, known now as the Reformation. Take this momentous anniversary to explore Luther’s life by visiting the very locations that impacted and influenced his work.
We start in Berlin and travel to Wittenberg to visit the formidable Castle Church itself. Guided through exhibits dedicated exclusively to Luther and his work, we will learn about his close colleagues and the major propagandist of the Reformation. Our pilgrimage continues to visit the picturesque Erfurt where Luther became an Augustinian Monk and where he was ordained, Wartburg Castle, and the “Florence on the Elbe”: Dresden. To finish our Pilgrimage we end in the culturally-rich cosmopolitan city of Prague. This is an opportunity not to be missed.
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We start in Berlin and travel to Wittenberg to visit the formidable Castle Church itself. Guided through exhibits dedicated exclusively to Luther and his work, we will learn about his close colleagues and the major propagandist of the Reformation. Our pilgrimage continues to visit the picturesque Erfurt where Luther became an Augustinian Monk and where he was ordained, Wartburg Castle, and the “Florence on the Elbe”: Dresden. To finish our Pilgrimage we end in the culturally-rich cosmopolitan city of Prague. This is an opportunity not to be missed.
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In the Footsteps of a Confederate Civil War Soldier
October 15 - 20, 2017 PRIVATE TOUR Very Limited Space Remaining
October 15 - 20, 2017 PRIVATE TOUR Very Limited Space Remaining
No war has had the abiding impact of the American Civil War. The four-year conflict spawned three constitutional amendments, led to the election of at least five presidents, laid waste to millions of acres of farm and forest, destroyed two-thirds of Southern wealth, slaughtered two-fifths of the region’s livestock, freed over four million people, swept three million men into military service, and killed 750,000 of them, more than all of America’s wars combined. "The war threatens to engulf us all," Ralph Waldo Emerson said in 1861, " no preoccupation can exclude it and no hermitage hide us. "
The war had its lighter side too — snowball fights involving thousands of men and letters home so achingly beautiful they are difficult to read. Reflecting on his soldier days, Oliver Wendell Holmes pronounced the whole experience "incommunicable." "We felt, and still feel, the passion of life to its top," he said of his generation. "In our youths, our hearts were touched with fire." Joshua Lawrence Chamberlin could not shake his war experience either: "In great deeds something abides," he said. "On great fields something stays."
Come, see, and hear what stays in this six-day tour of the nation's most vibrant battlegrounds. Conceived play-fully as an 'embed' with the Army of Northern Virginia (the army of Robert E. Lee), our tour will "march" north with Lee's Miserables, first to Antietam (the bloodiest single-day battle in American history) and then to Gettysburg, where Lee lost a third of his army, and where, four months later, Abraham Lincoln offered the benediction he thought Americans would "little note nor long remember."
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The war had its lighter side too — snowball fights involving thousands of men and letters home so achingly beautiful they are difficult to read. Reflecting on his soldier days, Oliver Wendell Holmes pronounced the whole experience "incommunicable." "We felt, and still feel, the passion of life to its top," he said of his generation. "In our youths, our hearts were touched with fire." Joshua Lawrence Chamberlin could not shake his war experience either: "In great deeds something abides," he said. "On great fields something stays."
Come, see, and hear what stays in this six-day tour of the nation's most vibrant battlegrounds. Conceived play-fully as an 'embed' with the Army of Northern Virginia (the army of Robert E. Lee), our tour will "march" north with Lee's Miserables, first to Antietam (the bloodiest single-day battle in American history) and then to Gettysburg, where Lee lost a third of his army, and where, four months later, Abraham Lincoln offered the benediction he thought Americans would "little note nor long remember."
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Colonial Charles Town and the Caribbean
Aboard Silversea's Silver Wind
January 16 - 26, 2018 PRIVATE TOUR Limited Space Available
Aboard Silversea's Silver Wind
January 16 - 26, 2018 PRIVATE TOUR Limited Space Available
The Historic Charleston Foundation escapes January’s winter doldrums to explore Charleston’s Barbadian and Caribbean historic cultural influences on land and sea! Joined in Barbados by Dr. Karl Watson on a discovery journey through the island and, in particular, the plantations and lives of Sir John Colleton, the Colleton Great House, and St. Nicholas Abbey diving into the intriguing history of the Yeamans and Colleton families.
The voyage is aboard the intimate and luxuriously appointed Silver Wind (carrying only 296 passengers, with personal butler service in every suite) sailing off the tourist route to the alluring islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Bonaire, Aruba, Cartagena and Colon - regularly accompanied by local historians to discover the rich colonial history connected to Charleston’s Caribbean roots.
This intriguing journey continues with the magical realism of Cartagena, where top guides and historians deliver private tours designed just for HCF. Cartagena’s old city is enchanting -- with houses painted in every pastel shade, immaculate balconies from which bougainvillea spill down to the street below, the scent of flowers filling the air and old mansions standing stoic with their fortified studded doors. Discover the cultural heritage of Cartagena and visit the forts and beautiful historic sites in which the mix of colors, balmy breezes, smiling faces and the gentle music in the background all conspire to take us back to Sir Francis Drake’s day. This journey ends in Colon, Panama to view the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal.
Staterooms and Suites have limited availability at this time with a final payment due July 30, 2017.
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The voyage is aboard the intimate and luxuriously appointed Silver Wind (carrying only 296 passengers, with personal butler service in every suite) sailing off the tourist route to the alluring islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Bonaire, Aruba, Cartagena and Colon - regularly accompanied by local historians to discover the rich colonial history connected to Charleston’s Caribbean roots.
This intriguing journey continues with the magical realism of Cartagena, where top guides and historians deliver private tours designed just for HCF. Cartagena’s old city is enchanting -- with houses painted in every pastel shade, immaculate balconies from which bougainvillea spill down to the street below, the scent of flowers filling the air and old mansions standing stoic with their fortified studded doors. Discover the cultural heritage of Cartagena and visit the forts and beautiful historic sites in which the mix of colors, balmy breezes, smiling faces and the gentle music in the background all conspire to take us back to Sir Francis Drake’s day. This journey ends in Colon, Panama to view the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal.
Staterooms and Suites have limited availability at this time with a final payment due July 30, 2017.
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Magical Realism of Colonial Cartagena
January 31 - February 4, 2018 Limited Space Remaining
January 31 - February 4, 2018 Limited Space Remaining
Connoisseurs Tours presents Colonial Cartagena, a five-day tour exploring the magical realism of Cartagena. In these five days, we explore the rich history of the old city and feel its many rhythms. Take a step away from the real to embrace the magical as we walk through centuries of history at every plaza, taste deliciously re-imagined Colombian cuisine, explore traditional Cumbia music, discover Spanish fortresses, and much more.
With a penchant for authenticity, our itinerary cultivates a more nuanced understanding of contemporary Colombian life while supporting sustainable, community-driven tourism. Our base will be the Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara, a luxuriously renovated convent that dates back to 1621 that is consistently listed among the most elite hotels in the world. We invite you to step back in time and enjoy one of the most magical cities in the world.
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With a penchant for authenticity, our itinerary cultivates a more nuanced understanding of contemporary Colombian life while supporting sustainable, community-driven tourism. Our base will be the Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara, a luxuriously renovated convent that dates back to 1621 that is consistently listed among the most elite hotels in the world. We invite you to step back in time and enjoy one of the most magical cities in the world.
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The Colonies and The Caribbean
February 11 - 18, 2018 PRIVATE TOUR (Filled)
February 18 - 25, 2018 PRIVATE TOUR Limited Space Remaining
February 11 - 18, 2018 PRIVATE TOUR (Filled)
February 18 - 25, 2018 PRIVATE TOUR Limited Space Remaining
Expanding on the theme of The Rim of the Caribbean, we are once again embarking on a small luxury ship to sail through the Caribbean’s most elegant islands. Our onboard scholars will give us insight into the vital cultural and economic influence that these small Caribbean Islands had on the development of the thirteen colonies and the United States.
The Colonies and in particular Eighteenth-Century Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia sat on the outer edge of a booming plantation complex that stretched across the Caribbean and drew heavily on that colorful region for much of its cultural and economic life. From Alexander Hamilton and the Sugar Plantations of St. Kitts to the military stronghold of Antigua from which the British Empire’s navy was able to police (and in large part secure) its holdings, private shore excursions are available, designed exclusively for the NSCDA and guided by the most sought after historical luminaries of each island.
Aboard the luxurious Silver Wind which carries only 296 passengers, with personal butler service in every suite, we leave from old San Juan journeying to Virgin Gorda and Tortola, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Dominica, Antigua, Barbuda, and Jost Van Dyke.
As we dive deeper into the the cultural and trade-based interplay between the Caribbean Islands and the Colonies, we’ve made sure to include ample time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and relax by the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean!
Staterooms and Suites are now on sale, prices beginning at $2650.00 per person, double occupancy, for reservations and payments received by August 30th.
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The Colonies and in particular Eighteenth-Century Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia sat on the outer edge of a booming plantation complex that stretched across the Caribbean and drew heavily on that colorful region for much of its cultural and economic life. From Alexander Hamilton and the Sugar Plantations of St. Kitts to the military stronghold of Antigua from which the British Empire’s navy was able to police (and in large part secure) its holdings, private shore excursions are available, designed exclusively for the NSCDA and guided by the most sought after historical luminaries of each island.
Aboard the luxurious Silver Wind which carries only 296 passengers, with personal butler service in every suite, we leave from old San Juan journeying to Virgin Gorda and Tortola, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Dominica, Antigua, Barbuda, and Jost Van Dyke.
As we dive deeper into the the cultural and trade-based interplay between the Caribbean Islands and the Colonies, we’ve made sure to include ample time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and relax by the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean!
Staterooms and Suites are now on sale, prices beginning at $2650.00 per person, double occupancy, for reservations and payments received by August 30th.
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Magical Realism of Colonial Cartagena
February 14-18, 2018 PRIVATE TOUR Limited Space Available
February 14-18, 2018 PRIVATE TOUR Limited Space Available
The Colonial Dames of Georgia present Colonial Cartagena, a five-day tour exploring the magical realism of Cartagena. In these five days, we explore the rich history of the old city and feel its many rhythms. Take a step away from the real to embrace the magical as we walk through centuries of history at every plaza, taste deliciously re-imagined Colombian cuisine, explore traditional Cumbia music, discover Spanish fortresses, and much more.
With a penchant for authenticity, our itinerary cultivates a more nuanced understanding of contemporary Colombian life while supporting sustainable, community-driven tourism. Our base will be the Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara, a luxuriously renovated convent that dates back to 1621 that is consistently listed among the most elite hotels in the world. We invite you to step back in time and enjoy one of the most magical cities in the world with fellow Dames and friends.
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Click here for a 7-Day No Risk Hold.
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With a penchant for authenticity, our itinerary cultivates a more nuanced understanding of contemporary Colombian life while supporting sustainable, community-driven tourism. Our base will be the Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara, a luxuriously renovated convent that dates back to 1621 that is consistently listed among the most elite hotels in the world. We invite you to step back in time and enjoy one of the most magical cities in the world with fellow Dames and friends.
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A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with St. Francis Episcopal Church
February 19 - March 1, 2018
Led by the Rev. Stuart Bates and the Rev. Dr. Peter Walker
February 19 - March 1, 2018
Led by the Rev. Stuart Bates and the Rev. Dr. Peter Walker
This February, St. Francis Episcopal Church will begin the pilgrimage to the Holy Land to be near Christ and the land of his birth, life and ministry and where his death and resurrection changed the world. Joined by The Rev. Dr. Peter Walker, a New Testament professor, author and seasoned guide.
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The Idyllic Hudson River Valley
June 11-16, 2018 PRIVATE TOUR
June 11-16, 2018 PRIVATE TOUR
The College of William & Mary Alumni Association presents the Idyllic Hudson River Valley, a six-day tour of the majestic Hudson River Valley designed to celebrate over 100 years of women shaping history. In New York State, just two hours north of one of the busiest cities in the world, rests another place where the slow-moving Hudson River snakes around the old estates of America’s wealthiest families; where 150 years ago, runaway slaves risked everything moving up the Underground Railroad to find a better life; where female patriots, painters, poets, and first-ladies changed the course of American history. No other region in the country can provide such a relaxing atmosphere while, at the same time, allowing us to better understand the lives of some of our nation’s most remarkable women and the place that shaped them, the bucolic Hudson River Valley. Join fellow women of William & Mary on this memorable trip designed specifically to commemorate 100 years of co-education at the College.
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Iceland's Fire and Ice
July 22 - 28, 2018
July 22 - 28, 2018
Connoisseurs Tours excitedly presents Iceland’s Fire and Ice, a seven-day tour designed exclusively for Connoisseurs Travelers. In seven days, we’ll explore the drama of this small island, from its bold Viking roots and magical history to its wild landscape shaped by millennia of active volcanoes and tip-toeing glaciers. We’ll hike to the top of ancient volcanic craters, feel the mists of booming icy waterfalls, and soak in healing hot springs while staying in grand and uniquely Icelandic accommodations. Iceland balances untouched nature with uniquely cosmopolitan sophistication: chic cafés sell bread baked by geothermal heat, designer boutiques are filled with Scandinavian prints and natural fabrics. Join us on this exploration into the mythical, rugged beauty of otherworldly Iceland.
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