CULTURE + WALKING // FAMILY // MULTISPORT // CULINARY // RIVER CRUISING // 2020 CLASSIC JOURNEYS
H ANDCRAF TING TRIPS OF A LIFE TIME
JANUARY 2020 - TRIPS OF A LIFETIME
AT HOME IN THE WORLD
100 ways to join us in celebrating our 25th year of travel!
SPECIAL EDITION TRIPS
CRAZY FOR CANADA
WHAT A TASTY WORLD IT IS
The moment is rare, and you are there!
5 reasons to head north this year
Food traditions are your entrée into local life
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At Home in the World for 25 Years Time flies way too fast when you’re having fun. It’s why your vacations end sooner than you want them to … and it’s why we at Classic Journeys find ourselves celebrating our 25th year of travel when it seems like only yesterday that our very first guests joined us in Provence a quarter century ago. Travel has changed a lot since then. (Maybe you remember guesstimating how many rolls of camera film to take with you.) But what’s only grown stronger is our collective urge for authentic, immersive, oneof-a-kind travel experiences. That’s always been our passion: To open doors so that you will feel truly at home in the world wherever your travels take you. In fact, “At Home in the World” is the theme of our year-long celebration. Watch for a variety of events that begin with a specially hosted trip to Chile in February. You’ll also see more Special Edition trips like those we highlight on pages 60-63. I promise you that 2020 will be a travel year to remember! At the heart of each of our handcrafted trips are our expert local guides who happily leverage their native knowledge and friendships to make sure you get a privileged, insider’s entrée into their culture. Many have been with us since the beginning. They’re family to us, and that makes them the perfect well-connected friend for you. One of the best ways to connect is over food – and trust me that you’ll eat very, very well as you’ll see in the article on pages 12-17. You can also completely forget about logistics and focus on the experience of exploring a new place. For instance, our Gear Valet service proactively takes care of everything you need for any activities that are part of your itinerary at no extra cost (pages 30-33). We’d love to celebrate by making your next vacation the trip of a lifetime. Please give us a call at 833-530-7680 or make your reservation online, and let’s get the party started! Best Regards,
EDWARD PIEGZA
President & Founder
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In 25 years, founders Edward and Susan have never met a luxury desert encampment they didn’t love. So join any of our Morocco culture + walking, family or multisport trips and toast sunset at your private luxury encampment, too.
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Hotels & Cuisine
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What a Tasty World It Is!
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Europe
Italy 20
Spain & Portugal 24
France 26
UK & Ireland 28
England / Scotland / Ireland
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Your Gear Valet Awaits
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Europe (continued)
Iceland 34
Europe at Large 36
Croatia / Slovenia / Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary / The Danube / Greek Isles / Montenegro / Norway / Switzerland
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Crazy for Canada
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North America
Canada 46
United States 48
Cuba 50
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Latin America
Central America 54
Belize & Guatemala / Costa Rica / Panama
Galápagos 56
South America 58
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Asia, Oceania & Africa
Asia & Oceania 66
Bhutan / China / Japan / India / Myanmar / Nepal / New Zealand / Southeast Asia / Thailand
Chile / Colombia / Peru
Africa 70
Morocco / South Africa
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Solo Travel & Ambassador Club
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OUR DIFFERENCE
The Classic Journeys Difference HANDCRAFTING THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME … JUST FOR YOU. You travel for the escape. For the rare and memorable thrill of experiencing the world as you never have before or rarely have the chance to do. But every savvy traveler knows that what’s “under the hood” of a trip can matter as much as the itinerary. With Classic Journeys, you have access to the decades invested in crafting trips of a lifetime. So you get a real immersion into the culture, the history, and most of all, the authentic heartbeat of local life. Every time you travel with us.
EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT.
FEEL AT HOME IN THE WORLD YOU’RE EXPLORING.
ENJOY REMARKABLE LEVELS OF PERSONAL ACCESS.
At Classic Journeys, we know that your travels are about so much more than just "going places." You crave authenticity, discovery and cultural insight, not just monuments and museums. That’s why we meticulously curate each itinerary to open doors and assure you opportunities to engage with local people where they live, work and play. You step past the façade that most people never penetrate. When you explore with us, you experience the world as a traveler, not a tourist.
How can you experience a place authentically if you're with a guide who was just flown in to lead the trip? Unlike trips run by other companies, your Classic Journeys adventure is led by expert local guides who are involved with us in every aspect of scouting and curating your vacation. They're always at your side, and they are truly members of the extended Classic Journeys family. So they have a real sense of ownership in your satisfaction.
With an average of just 10-12 guests per departure, you are guaranteed a degree of access that's off limits to larger or less well-connected groups. Tiny village cafes, the homes of friends, fragile archeological sites are able – and happy – to welcome you in. As your trip unfolds, count on having unexpected, unforgettable experiences, whichever one of our five styles of travel appeals to your interests and sense of adventure.
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OUR DIFFERENCE
“Classic Journeys provides unbeatable access to experiences around the globe.”
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BE A PAMPERED CREATURE OF COMFORT.
SUPPORTING SHEPHERDS, CHEFS AND LOCAL ARTISANS IS GOOD BUSINESS.
EXPECT UNMATCHED VALUE AND UNBEATABLE ACCESS.
Indulge is our favorite verb as you’ll happily realize from the first moment of your Classic Journeys trip. Your luxurious lodgings include coveted properties that appear in "World's Best" and "Gold List" rankings and include the region’s most distinctive accommodations. We share a real passion for food, too. Your amazing cuisine will range from Michelin-starred restaurants to lunch in a farmhouse kitchen, ensuring you'll have a seat at the table for the region's signature dishes.
You make a real and positive difference in the lives of the people and places you visit with Classic Journeys. How? By keeping it local, all the time. We put your pesos, dirhams and euros in the pockets of the people who live where you travel. From glacier guides to truffle hunters, llama herders to hoteliers, we support the livelihoods of local people. Your person-to-person dealings sustain the locals' way of life ... all the better to assure you authentic, up-close experiences.
Your vacation time is precious, and we’re obsessed with helping you invest it wisely. You enjoy all of the experiences and amenities we handcraft into every trip – at prices that are up to 20% to 40% below what our competitors charge for comparable tours. And all activities described in our itineraries are yours to enjoy at no extra cost. Value and access are just two reasons why Classic Journeys scores a 98/100 on TrustPilot and 98.23/100 in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best rankings.
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HOW WE TRAVEL
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A stimulating cultural immersion highlighted by scenic walks designed to reveal the region’s p e r s o n a l i t y a n d h i s t o r y. Yo u r full-time local guide will set a casual tempo that offers plenty of opportunities to absorb the environment, sightsee and relax. You’ll enjoy our exceptional lodgings and relish local cuisine, from picnics to gourmet feasts.
Sensory heaven for lovers of food and wine. These itineraries include casual cooking instructions in local kitchens … plus visits to markets, vineyards, bakers, cheesemakers and the like. All offer non-cooking options for companions who don’t want to spend time in the kitchen, as well as walks and visits to sites of historic and scenic interest.
• MULTISPORT
• RIVER CRUISING
Active fun in amazing environments. Multisport trips offer a spectrum of energetic outdoor activities from bodysurfing with iguanas to glacier hiking and zip lining. We partner with expert outfitters and provide you every bit of the gear you need to join in — all at no extra cost. You’ll stay fueled up with unforgettable meals and re-charge every night at luxury inns and hotels.
Your vacation, your way. The immersive Classic Journeys experience based on a 5-star river cruise ship. Unpack once … and enjoy a leisurely week of culture and walking activities on Europe’s most beautiful waterways. Your local Classic Journeys guide leads you on exclusive experiences reserved only for your small group. Plus, you’ll have full access to the ship’s dining options, amenities and impeccable service!
• FAMILY Fascinating itineraries designed to satisfy the curiosity, energy levels and passions of your multi-generational clan. We include activities to engage the whole family, plus focused events for teens and even younger children. This is a wonderful way to celebrate a milestone, bond with the people you love most, and enjoy the company of other families.
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YOUR DATES OR OUR DATES Join us on any of our handcrafted set departures. Or have us customcraft a private trip just for you. See Page 74 for details about private trips.
HOW WE TRAVEL
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GUIDES
Your expert local guides take you inside the places they call home. On every Classic Journeys trip, you’ll travel in the company of our exceptional local guides. Instantly, you’ll be on first-name basis. And because our trip leaders live where they work, don’t be surprised when everybody seems to know them — and welcomes you as the friend of a good friend. Your full-time guide will be the kind of person whose cousin is the llama-trekker. A plugged-in resource who knows the opening day of truffle season ... and a truffle-hunter who’ll let you tag along. A native who can navigate the maze of the medina in Fés with her eyes closed, because it’s where she and her family live. With a personal entourage of experts, colleagues and logistical wizards, our guides make sure that you are always in the cultural mix and never at arm’s length from the best experiences a region has to offer. We happily empower them to personalize your trip on the fly, to leap at an unexpected opportunity like a once-a-year festival day or an off-the-cuff invitation into a private home. They are unflappable folk, as genuine and sunny as they are sincere. And really, can you think of a better description of a great traveling companion? Even after your trip is over, some of your happiest memories will be of the shared stories, unfiltered insights and good times that you shared with your new friend in Peru or Iceland or Croatia.
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GUIDES
Saida HOME TURF: MOROCCO PROFESSIONAL GUIDE FOR: 23 YEARS A former journalist and native of Fés, Saida is proud to show off the medina where she still lives. “Also in Berber villages, I love to take guests to the market where farmers haggle over cattle and sheep. In many ways, our today is the same as centuries ago.”
Spending the week with Saida will forever be one of the treasures of my life. She appreciated our curiosity and gave us time to absorb all the things around us. I feel enriched as a person because of what she shared with us. ALICIA F., OAKLAND, CA
Audrey HOME TURF: CUBA PROFESSIONAL GUIDE FOR: 10 YEARS “My Cuban friends joke that the more you learn about Cuba, the less there is that seems to make sense. So true!” Their lives are not so easy she admits, “But I love the chance for our guests to interact with these resilient, vivacious and outgoing people.”
Audrey’s love of Cuba was infectious. She opened our eyes and our hearts, skillfully leading us through a broad range of cultural immersion adventures. Cuba was one of the best tours I’ve ever taken thanks to Audrey. SUKI M., SAN ANSELMO, CA
Marlon HOME TURF: BELIZE & GUATEMALA PROFESSIONAL GUIDE FOR: 16 YEARS “The Mayan ruins of Tikal are my passion,” says Marlon, modestly explaining his encyclopedic knowledge. “My joy is to take guests when the site is still, when there are more monkeys and toucans than tourists. We don’t just see Tikal, we feel it.”
No doubt the best part of the trip was having Marlon there to bring it all to life. His knowledge of the Mayan culture and history made the experience unforgettable. MARILYN K., CLARENCE CENTER, NY CLASSICJOURNEYS.COM • 9
HOTELS + CUISINE
Ah, the Creature Comforts FIVE-STAR INNS TO MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS, WE TREAT YOU TO THE VERY BEST. SUPERIOR HOSPITALITY
ABOVE-AND-BEYOND BENEFITS
When you shop for a trip, the easiest way to compare options is to look at hotels. At Classic Journeys, our accommodations include coveted properties that appear in “World’s Best” and “Top 10” rankings. In most cases, we obtain lower rates than bigger companies thanks to our long relationships with hoteliers. If there’s a fine hotel tucked into an authentic farmhouse, within view of the Taj Mahal or clinging to the cliffs in Santorini, we’ll find it. More often than not, you’ll spend two or more nights in a location for a chance to settle in.
Only Classic Journeys enhances your vacation with a selection of these special amenities you won’t find anywhere else.
UNFORGETTABLE MEALS
Perfect Pairings Dinners – A special dinner prepared by one of our favorite chefs with a procession of wines tailored to each course.
Food is a foolproof way into the hearts, homes and history of the places you visit, and we prove it with every meal. If we start telling you about the Provençal dinner with endless courses ... the sweet taste of a justcaught trout in Montana ... the homemade spring rolls on our junk in Halong Bay ... we’ll never stop. All of your breakfasts and most dinners are included and many lunches, too. For picnics, we shop local markets and bakeries. We’ll also get you into village cafés and small restaurants that are favorites of our local guides who often know the cooks.
Remota Patagonia Lodge’s striking architecture is designed to blend seamlessly with the region’s natural landscape.
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Invisible Check-in – Your hotel check-ins are arranged in advance. You and your bags are whisked directly to your room. And of course, we tip the bellman for you. Wine on Us – In many regions, we uncork wonderful local wines at every dinner, compliments of Classic Journeys.
Privileged Access Events – One-of-a-kind access to remarkable people, places and activities arranged just for you. Imagine a private visit to Stonehenge, pizza making in a private home overlooking the sea, or a jump to the front of the line to see Michelangelo’s David.
HOTELS + CUISINE
• SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor “Grand” doesn’t begin to capture the glamorous beauty of this freshly renovated landmark in Cambodia. A destination in and of itself, this legendary property has welcomed guests making the pilgrimage to nearby Angkor Wat since 1932. After a day at the temples, it’s hard to resist the serene embrace of the hotel’s 15 acres of elegant French gardens and the chance to lounge at the edge of the wide and languid swimming pool.
• PUERTO NATALES, CHILE
• LES EYZIES, BORDEAUX
• DINGLE, IRELAND
Remota Patagonia Lodge
Truffle Foraging
“Nose” A Whiskey
One morning in Bordeaux, Eduard – one of the world’s foremost experts on truffles – swears you to secrecy and invites you to tag along as he forages for fungi. You’ll likely be in the shade of an oak tree when his trained hounds scent their prey. Excavated and held in your hand, the truffle could pass for a misshapen potato. But just wait for it to be thinly shaved over a golden omelet – that fragrant, earthy, decadent cloud of flavor is one you’ll never forget.
Warm honey. Oak. A trace of marmalade. “Nosing” a single malt whiskey with master distiller Tom is as much a lesson in aroma as flavor. His small, artisanal distillery is so focused on the arcane art of whiskey that they only produce two casks a day. Which means the precious sips you enjoy – along with Tom’s lively and passionate guidance – transform a tasting session into a highly personal look inside one of the oldest traditions in Ireland.
Talk about a hot tub with a view! From the steaming water – and every other angle at this modernist eco-lodge – you’re ringside to the parade of snow-capped Andes with brilliant blue Last Hope Bay in the foreground. The food is fantastic, the light-filled rooms are fragrant with lenga wood, and the inky night seen from that hot tub reacquaints you with the wonders of starry, starry skies.
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a s t t y a t a h W On our trips, the stories behind every fiery pepper, yogurty sauce, and brothy soup – and the proper way to eat it all – are as revealing as the landmarks and scenery.
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world it is !
ON EVERY CLASSIC JOURNEYS T R I P, F O O D T R A D I T I O N S A R E YOUR PERFECT ENTRÉE INTO U N D E R S TA N D I N G L O C A L C U LT U R E A N D L I F E .
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If you love food, the scarpetta is your best friend. You’ve probably used one, even if you didn’t know its proper Italian name. A scarpetta, literally “make the little shoe,” is that last shred of bread that you drag across your plate to chase down the final puddle of sauce. Popping it into your mouth (and licking your fingers) is more than polite; it’s a sincere compliment to the cook. And it’s the kind of tasty connection to local food traditions that we’ve never been able to resist on our travels. As one of our favorite foodies put it, “Wherever I am, whenever mealtime rolls around, I only have two questions: What are the local specialties? And why? Feed me what the natives eat … and if I can also get the backstory for why the curry is so spicy or the pastry has a thousand layers, I’m really in pig heaven!” On a Classic Journeys trip, food is never just about fuel. Every tangle of pasta or slurpy Vietnamese pho or warm, jam-topped scone is the foolproof way into the hearts, homes, and history of the places you visit. It’s tradition to be savored. And heck, food is fun! Trying new tastes, ordering a plate of whatever it is those farmers at the corner table are having, learning what dessert is in a village-on-stilts in the Panamanian rainforest – they’re all adventures as memorable as any zipline ride or mountaintop vista. The meals themselves are only part of it. Okay, sure. It’s hard to argue with a wine picnic at a vineyard on New Zealand’s Waiheke Island, or a banquet of 16th century dishes in a Moroccan palace, or a gaucho barbecue on the pampas of Patagonia. One of the massive advantages of traveling with our expert local guides is that they get you into the cafés and small restaurants that are their everyday haunts. So what if the menus aren’t in English? You guide is along to translate, point you to the specialties, and make you feel like it’s the kind of place where everybody knows your name. 14 • CLASSIC JOURNEYS™ | TOLL FREE: 833-530-7680
Night markets are incredible opportunities to sample traditional street foods the locals crave.
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Of course, the person in the kitchen is the one you really want to know (and our guides do know them). Since the earliest days of Classic Journeys, we’ve cajoled local cooks and chefs around the world to offer our guests casual cooking instructions. In spots as far-flung as Chiang Mai, Havana and Udaipur, you have a chance to lace up your apron and help make the magic happen. In many places, you start with a shopping trip to a market to collect provisions. In San Antonio, Belize, the skill is as fundamental as how to grind corn and grill the perfect tortilla. At the far culinary extreme, our friend Chef Alain – a Provençal chef with two Michelin stars – waves you into his kitchen to cook with him elbow-to-elbow. A glass of wine or two later, you sit down to the feast of all feasts. Have you run across the term “zero kilometer” food? It refers to the distance that an ingredient travels from its point of origin to your palate. As you traverse a few kilometers of your own on Classic Journeys walks, you inevitably get a feel for the true roots of local cuisine. Those purple and red fields along your trail in Peru? Those are the quinoa plants that yielded last night’s side dish. On Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, your stroll with a truffle hunter unearths the fragrant brown knob of decadence that gets shaved on tomorrow morning’s omelet. And if we tried to list all of the cheesemakers, olive-oil artisans, coffee and cacao growers, not to mention the chocolatiers, lobster fishermen, and gelato wizards who’ve become part of our family, you’ll work up too much of an appetite to continue. A few years ago, one guest chucked his law career after a week with us on the Amalfi Coast to train as a professional chef. It’s a reasonably safe bet that your own career will survive your trip. But it’s always our goal to treat you to gustatory experiences that give you food for thought and satiate you with incredible memories. And now, maybe just one last thimble of espresso to aid the digestion.
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You have to love the cooks who welcome you into their private kitchens for instructions like this pizza-making session on the Amalfi Coast.
“What are you having?” Ask that question to your guide in Peru or Morocco or France for a chance to taste something new and wonderful.
KICK YOUR FOOD-LOVING VACATION UP A NOTCH!
Culinary trips are the focused, food-intensive way to go. Each one includes multiple casual cooking instructions, visits to farms, markets, artisanal craftspeople, and remarkable meals. And because you need to sustain a healthy appetite, you’ll also get in plenty of walks and other activities.
AMALFI COAST The romance of eating and living well. Cook with a Positano chef, taste the limoncello, walk in Capri, Ravello and Pompeii. And did we mention pizza-making in a cliffside private kitchen? PAGE 20
TUSCANY Oh, mamma. The Chianti, the handmade pasta, the terrace of your Tuscan villa. You could really develop a taste for this life. You’ll cook in a farmhouse kitchen … and visit Florence, San Gimignano and Cortona. PAGE 22
PROVENCE Release your inner gourmand. Ensconced in a chateau-hotel, you shop village markets, taste wine, spend kitchen time with a cookbook author, and enjoy walks to Sénanque Abbey, Les Baux and the Pont du Gard. PAGE 26
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Europe FOR MANY OF US, THE FIRST TIME WE USED THAT SHINY NEW PASSPORT WAS FOR A TRIP TO EUROPE. The continent is still a sentimental favorite, not least because of the kaleidoscopic options it offers. Maybe it’s time to explore Iceland. Discover the culture and history that links Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Or go a little farther afield to the Greek Isles. A quarter century ago, the first Classic Journeys departures were in Europe, so our roots are deep, our friendships are strong, and our connections guarantee you immersive and unforgettable experiences.
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Europe at large
England / Scotland / Ireland
Croatia / Slovenia / Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary / The Danube / Greek Isles / Montenegro / Norway / Switzerland
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On a guided walk in Lisbon, you get a personal look at grand landmarks including 16th century Belém Tower. PAGE 25
On Capri, the luckiest local is you.
“Be sure to stroll tonight with my neighbors in the Piazzetta. After the day-trippers ferry back to Naples, our home is a tiny bit of heaven that belongs to you.” It’s impossible to disagree with that invitation from generous, genial GianLuca, general manager at Grand Hotel Quisisana. (Insider scoop: he’s also our founder, Edward’s, tennis partner in Capri and La Jolla, CA.) In the three days and two nights you spend on Capri during your Amalfi Coast trip, he’s eager for you to fall into the tempo of the island he calls home. Do like the locals and sip a negroni on the Quisi’s front terrace. Then go for an amble past the shops of Via Camerelle and trade “ciao’s” with those you meet like the carefree Capriote you suddenly are. PAGE 20
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ITALY
• CULTURE + WALKING
• CULINARY
AMALFI COAST
AMALFI COAST
• FAMILY
AMALFI COAST
Positano & the Isle of Capri
The Sorrentine Peninsula
Pompeii to Positano
One of our all-time best-sellers. From Naples, you ferry to romantic Capri for a two-night stay, and then to Positano for three nights. An amazing week includes seaside walks, limoncello tastings, and visits to Mt. Vesuvius, Ravello and Pompeii.
A fantastic week in Amalfi. You’ll cook in a cliffside kitchen and with a top Positano chef, taste the wine and limoncello, and walk in Capri and Ravello. You’ll explore the streets of Pompeii ... and see the town from the top of Mt. Vesuvius.
Together, you walk Vesuvius’ rim, eat gelato, kayak the coast and explore Pompeii. The kids go for a boat ride in the Blue Grotto. The adults enjoy some fine walks and dinners out. And everybody loves the island of Capri and cliffside Positano.
LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 5, MAY 3, MAY 17, JUN 7, SEP 6, OCT 4, OCT 18, DEC 29 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6290
LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 19, SEP 20 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6490
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ITALY
Even the views have views as you stroll on remarkable paths overlooking Italy’s Amalfi Coast and on the isle of Capri. Pull yourself away from the fine ceramics shopping in Ravello to enjoy the views at Villa Cimbrone.
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PUGLIA
• CULTURE + WALKING
SICILY
Matera to Lecce
Palermo, Agrigento & Taormina
You’ll love the sunny heel of Italy’s “boot.” There’s the baroque city of Lecce and cliff-clinging Matera. Plus, fish markets, walled farms, blue seas, snow-white trulli and homemade lunches filled with amazing food.
The ultimate Italy with its own rustic culture. Our circuit takes in Palermo, Taormina and the olive groves and vineyards of the Aeolian Islands. Wait until you see your hotel overlooking the Greek temples of Agrigento.
LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 26, MAY 24, JUN 21, SEP 27, OCT 25 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5490
LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 12, MAY 10, JUN 14, SEP 13, OCT 11 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790
The Amalfi trip was absolutely amazing. I can’t say enough positive things about the hotels, the guides and the food. The whole itinerary from top to bottom was amazing.” SUSAN B., ROCKY MOUNT, NC
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ITALY
The best way to end a Tuscan day? A glass of Chianti on the terrace of your villa hotel at sunset!
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TUSCANY & THE CINQUE TERRE
Chianti, Florence & Seaside Villages
Selected as one of Forbes’ Luxury Walking Favorites, this trip to Tuscany includes Florence, San Gimignano, vineyard strolls, a home-cooked lunch in the Chianti hills and more. Cap the week with walks to the spectacular villages of the Cinque Terre and Portofino. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 12, MAY 10, MAY 24, JUN 7, JUL 5, SEP 6, SEP 13, SEP 27, OCT 11, OCT 25 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590
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TUSCANY
Food & Wine of Florence, Chianti & Cortona Start with cooking instructions in our friends’ farmhouse and villa kitchens. Add in a visit to San Gimignano, Chianti tastings, cheese-makers and markets. And walk off the calories on threenight forays in both Florence and Cortona. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 19, MAY 17, JUN 14, SEP 20, OCT 18, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790
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The Corsicans who live in Bonifacio prove just how far it’s possible to go to have a room with a view.
ITALY
• FAMILY
• CULTURE + WALKING
VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME
Como, Maggiore & Orta
Rustic Villages & Costa Smeralda
Como. Maggiore. Orta. Italy’s stunning mountain lakes have lured travelers for millennia. Starting in Bellagio, you’ll walk in extravagant villa gardens and alpine meadows, meet a shepherdess, go winetasting, shop for local treasures and more.
Rustic. Quiet. Gorgeous. Walking Corsica’s herb-carpeted coast or lunching with a Sardinian shepherd, you’ll step back in time. Nature preserves, country inns, suave nights in Bonifacio, archeological wonders. These French and Italian islands have it all!
LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 26, MAY 17, JUN 14, JUL 12, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5295, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6090
LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAY 3, JUN 14, SEP 6, OCT 4, OCT 11 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790
Introduction to Italy
Three must-see cities — like most families never get to see them! You’ll discover the best of Italy without feeling like you’re in a rush. Best of all, you’ll meet pizzamakers, art experts and gladiator trainers who will give Italy a happy personal spin for your family. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 26, JUN 7, JUN 28, JUL 12, JUL 26, AUG 2, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790
ITALIAN LAKES
• CULTURE + WALKING
SARDINIA & CORSICA
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SPAIN & PORTUGAL
In Andalucía, Los Pueblos Blancos are the iconic whitewashed villages that seem to grow from the mountainsides and sparkle in the sun.
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SOUTHERN SPAIN
BARCELONA & COSTA BRAVA
BARCELONA & COSTA BRAVA
Seville to Córdoba
Moorish southern Spain is cinematic. First, suave Seville, Granada and the Alhambra with a local expert. Then, vast plains dotted with ruined fortresses, a luxury five-star hotel in the style of an Andalusian village, gnarled olive groves and spectacular country walks.
Catalan & the Mediterranean Coast Our local guide says Catalonia is “like Tuscany, only better!” In Vic, the farmers’ markets, rustic country paths and farmhouse-parador are just right. The “better” part: a private seaside resort at Begur and walks along the warm Costa Brava.
From cool Barcelona, this active family vacation heads to the country and a four-star hilltop parador near waterfalls and extinct volcanoes. From a resort overlooking the Costa Brava, go sea kayaking, cave exploring, and walking amid Roman ruins.
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LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUL 5, AUG 2 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5690
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Spain’s Mediterranean Coast
SPAIN &PORTUGAL PORTUGAL
Susana, your expert Portuguese guide, proudly immerses you in the historic-but-hip vibe of her homeland.
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PORTUGAL
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THE DOURO
Lisbon, Douro Valley & Porto
Porto to Salamanca
Portugal has more regal grandeur than any other country we know. Experience the rich imperial landmarks of Lisbon and Porto, explore 8,000 year old Neolithic stone formations and cruise on the Douro River in a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat.
Through a gentle series of locks, you ascend from coastal Porto up to a scenic land of olive groves, vineyards and medieval hilltop villages. At the highest reaches of the valley, you explore Salamanca and the glorious Spanish countryside.
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FRANCE
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NORMANDY & BRITTANY
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PROVENCE
Mont-St.-Michel to D-Day Beaches
Vineyards & Villages of the Luberon
Make the pilgrimage to Mont-St.Michel at low tide. Sip apple brandy at your château-hotel. Explore the D-Day beaches. Take a Breton cooking lesson. Deauville to SaintMalo, this is France at its historic and scenic best.
Lavender fields, vineyards and orchards. Award-winning country hotels and goat cheese on warm baguettes. Avignon, the Pont du Gard, cooking in a friend’s kitchen. It hardly seems possible, but Provence is even better than you’ve imagined.
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PROVENCE
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PROVENCE
Family Fun in the South of France
Markets, Vineyards & Kitchens
All ages love Provence! Everyone enjoys walking in lavender fields, climbing around castle ruins and river kayaking. You go wine-tasting, the younger set plays boules, and you all mellow out with the full-time help of our expert local guides.
Live the dream during a gourmet week in a château-hotel. You’ll cook with professional chefs and a cookbook author, shop local markets and go wine-tasting. Easygoing walks take you to Sénanque Abbey, Les Baux and the Pont du Gard.
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FRANCE
The best way of all to experience Mont-St.-Michel? Join your guide on a low-tide walk in the bay as pilgrims did for centuries.
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LOIRE & BURGUNDY
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BASQUE COUNTRY
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DORDOGNE VALLEY
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THE RHONE
The Authentic Heart of France
San Sebastian, Bilbao & Pyrenees
Bordeaux & Southwestern France
Burgundy & Provence
The good life times two! In Burgundy, walk the gently rolling countryside, dine in Dijon and taste the vintages in the wine capital of Beaune. Then, from your chateau in the Loire Valley, pay personally guided visits to Chenonceaux, Chateau de Villandry’s gardens and da Vinci’s last home.
Explore Basque culture in both Spain and France. You’ll see medieval villages, catch a game of pelota, walk the Jaizquibel, eat tapas in San Sebastián, walk by the Bay of Biscay and visit the titaniumwrapped Guggenheim museum.
This best-selling tour starts in St. Émilion’s legendary vineyards. Then you’re off to wander castlestudded river valleys, go trufflehunting, see ancient cave paintings and stay at one of our favorite inns.
Discover the France of Cézanne and gastronomic thrills. On an itinerary that ranges from the wine capital of Beaune to the Pont du Gard and Avignon, you’ll walk the legendary countryside, meet olive growers, and dine in a Michelinstarred restaurant.
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UK & IRELAND
Skip the crowds at Stonehenge. Your visit with Classic Journeys is timed for when the site is closed to the public, so you have it all to yourself.
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ENGLAND
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ENGLAND
Cornwall Coast to Land’s End
Cotswolds, Stonehenge & London
The finest walking anywhere on headland trails overlooking the sea. You’ll follow them to St. Michael’s Mount, Tintagel Castle, a seal sanctuary and Bedruthan Steps. Stays include three nights at Fowey in Daphne du Maurier country.
Imagine a private visit to Stonehenge at sunrise. We’ve arranged it, plus walks in pictureperfect countryside, stays in Chipping Campden and Burford, meetings with a falconer and a cheese-maker and dinner in a private manor house.
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UK & IRELAND
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LONDON & PARIS
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SCOTLAND
Capital Cities & Countryside
Edinburgh & the Highlands
In London, see all the top sights from Westminster Abbey to a fascinating tour of the Tower of London, then visit Stonehenge when it’s closed to the public. In Paris, you’ll join a chocolatier in his kitchen, grab a bird’s eye view of the city, take an e-bike tour of Versailles and skip the lines at the Louvre.
The highlands you’ve imagined and more. Royal Edinburgh, St. Andrews, a dram at a microdistillery, heathery walks at Culloden Moor, Loch Ness and dramatic Moray Firth, plus fishing villages, a cashmere mill and sheep shearing.
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IRELAND
Killarney Lakes & Dingle Peninsula
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IRELAND
The Emerald Isle for All Ages
The Ring of Kerry. Dingle. Killarney. You’ll see it all with walks on wild coastal islands, in Victorian gardens and across seaside dunes. Stay in a manor house, hit the local pub and get a warm, personal welcome to Irish life.
Warm, friendly and fun. There’s castle climbing in Killarney. A sheep-herding lesson. A horse cart ride in the Gap of Dunloe. Easy walks to waterfalls and eerie stone circles. And time to kayak, golf or fish at a scenic riverside lodge in Kenmare.
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Your Gear Valet Awaits Leave your snorkel mask and ice axe at home. Your gear needs are covered … with our compliments.
Have you heard about tectonic snorkeling in Iceland? There’s this patch of 36º water in a remote place called Silfra in Þingvellir National Park. It looks like a pond, but the banks on either side are actually the slowly spreading edges of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The water is clear as glass, the melt from giant glaciers. Snorkeling over that transparent water in this rift of the earth’s crust feels like floating in midair. Wait – make that chilly midair. It’s perfectly possible for you to snorkel here and stay warm, but it takes a fair bit of equipment, not the least of which is an insulated onesie, plus drysuit, gloves, booties, mask and flippers engineered for the non-tropical water. Why travel with local guides? Of course, you get the crampons, ice axes and more to make the cinematic walk on the face of the Vatnajokull Glacier safe and enjoyable. But beyond that, Atli (left) and Jón (right) are the experts the Icelandic government asked to lead the charge to turn this magnificent wilderness into the largest national park … in Europe. And they're descended from 9th century Vikings!
And yet, there you are: togged up safely and snugly in topof-the-line equipment, ready – literally – to dive right into Iceland. You didn’t shop. You didn’t pack or pay for extra luggage. And you didn’t fork
over a single penny because every ounce of the gear is included thanks to the Classic Journeys Gear Valet service. Gear Valet started out simply enough. From the beginning, many Classic Journeys trips offered active options like an afternoon of whitewater rafting or a bike ride in the Mekong River valley. And the whole idea was that the extra fun should never come with extra hassle or cost for our guests. Plan ahead is the motto. When you book your trip, we ask for a few personal stats that we share in advance with your expert local guides and some of the world’s truly great outfitters. From smallenough snorkel flippers to an accurate kayak count, everything is ready to go at the moment we’re ready to get the party started. As we launched our activityfilled Multisport itineraries, eve r y t h i n g scaled up smoothly. Mules for the ride down into Bryce Canyon?
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Pack light for your trip to the Galápagos. We provide the wet suits, masks and snorkels, mountain bikes, kayaks and boogie boards to get you up-close to the locals.
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Check. Crampons and ice axe for glacier walk? Sure thing. Snorkel paraphernalia and catamaran for exploring the Hol Chan Marine Reserve in Belize? Ready when you are. How much does the right equipment really matter? As one guide put it, “You don’t want a 6’4” man to end up on a 20” mountain bike. Not a pretty picture, but it never ever happens on a Classic Journeys trip!” Along the way, a consequence of that commitment to great gear is the real and positive difference it has made in local economies as we support hometown businesses. In the Galápagos our friend Sebastian even gives the Classic Journeys family of travelers credit for creating his business. When we first met, Sebastian was a fisherman who coordinated a boat ride to Santa Fe Island to see giant land tortoises and lava lizards. But now he says, “Because of Classic Journeys guests who really want to experience the wildlife, the octopus I used to catch and sell to a restaurant once is now my business partner. I take people to snorkel to his hidden places and he reveals himself to us.” Score one for the octopi…and for Sebastian and his family. Guests often comment on the unexpected bonuses they get because gear magically appears and is ready to go. “I’d never kayaked,” admits 3x guest, Barbara. “I always though I’d just paddle in a circle and look silly. But on Thumb Bay in Alaska, the guide had all of my gear ready and offered to jump into the kayak with me. I couldn’t say no. You should have seen me zipping around with the sea otters and sea lions. Call me a total convert!” Bottom line, here’s all you really need to remember. Any time you look at a Classic Journeys itinerary and spot an activity – from a glacial hike in Norway to a camel ride in the Moroccan Sahara – you can take it for granted that we’ll automatically gear you up with the right equipment in the right size so that you will have the time of your life!
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ICELAND
Go beyond the usual Golden Circle tour of Iceland to experience the island’s awesome beauty … minus the crowds of tourists.
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ICELAND
In Þingvellir National Park, you can choose your adventure — hiking boots or flippers. Choose boots and a technicolor hike is waiting for you. Choose flippers and get ready for a snorkeling experience like no other between the Eurasian and American tectonic plates.
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ICELAND
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ICELAND
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ICELAND
Spectacular South & Glacier Lagoon
South Coast & Western Peninsulas
Multigenerational Fun in Kerry and Dingle
Think waterfalls, glaciers, black beaches and lava fields covered in insanely green moss. For every ice cave, there’s a geothermal pool. The northern lights curtain the night sky. Activities range from tectonic snorkeling to horseback riding, awesome coastal walks, and puffin watching.
The perfect outdoor vacation in spectacular settings. Think puffin watching, soaking in a geothermal lagoon, walking on glaciers and cooled lava fields — everything you ever expected Iceland, only much more! Luxury hotels include a deep-country lodge and the cuisine is fantastic.
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Iceland may just be the perfect outdoor family vacation destination. How can you go wrong with volcanoes and puffins and walking on glaciers and rides on Icelandic horses? The island has a unique cultural story and a bubbling, steaming, erupting geology that’s unlike anywhere else on earth. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 21, JUL 5, AUG 2 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6990
I’ve been to Iceland before. But I’ve never seen Iceland until I saw it with Classic Journeys” RACHAEL ROTH EDITOR, FODORS
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EUROPE AT LARGE
Time-travel to the Habsburg Empire where you wander in exquisitely preserved cities and villages of the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, like magical Melk.
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CROATIA’S DALMATIAN COAST
Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast
Ljubljana to the Istrian Peninsula
Families love Croatia. Adriatic waters invite swimming, kayaking and snorkeling. Country walks and bike rides take you to monasteries and olive mills. There’s great variety with stays in Dubrovnik, at a seaside resort and on the beautiful isle of Hvar. And see if you can spot how many Game of Thrones locations are on the trip.
Start with picturesque Ljubljana and the grand scenery of Lake Bled. Then explore Croatia’s Istrian peninsula complete with walks on the Adriatic coast, truffle hunting and ancient red-roofed villages.
Dubrovnik & Hvar
The grandeur of Dubrovnik. Footpaths above the Adriatic. Wine-tasting lunches and seafood dinners. Lavender fields, olive oil mills, a two-monk monastery, harborside nights in Hvar. This amazing week is a rich, relaxing cultural experience. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAY 3, JUN 7, JUL 5, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590
CROATIA
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CROATIA & SLOVENIA
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EUROPE AT LARGE
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• RIVER CRUISING
CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRIA & HUNGARY
Vienna & Budapest at Water Level
Prague to Budapest
Explore the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary in one compact visit. Between the two bookend capitals, you’ll also visit Vienna, walk in rolling farmlands and vineyards, stay in the preserved village of eský Krumlov, cruise the Danube and more. LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 7, AUG 2, SEP 6, OCT 4, DEC 13 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5490
THE DANUBE
The Hapsburg Empire still reigns supreme along the banks of the Danube as you’ll discover on your exclusive activities that reveal the Austrian countryside, as well as Vienna, the Slovakian capital of Bratislava and gorgeous Budapest. LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 20, JUL 24, OCT 12 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8490
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EUROPE AT LARGE
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GREEK ISLES
Crete, Mykonos, & Santorini Soak up Greek history and culture. Rustic Create is a rich mix of Minoan ruins, fishermen and olive groves. From lush Naxos, explore Mykonos and the archeological treasures of Delos. On Santorini, you’ll stroll vineyards, visit artists and bask in sunsets from the terrace of your cliffside hotel. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAY 17, JUN 7, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790
On Santorini, your all-suite hotel has pinch-yourself views from the edge of the caldera. Pour some wine and drink in the sunset.
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MONTENEGRO
Azure Adriatic & Soaring Mountains Start on the balmy Adriatic coast with palm-lined bays. Ascend into wild mounts with sheer canyons and quiet lakes. And all along the way meet olive growers, grappamakers, shepherds and artists in this most beautiful and remote Balkan country. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAY 3, JUN 7, JUL 5, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5490
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NORWAY
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NORWAY
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SWITZERLAND
Oslo, Jostedal & Bergen
Vikings, Glaciers & Fjords
The Bernese Alps & Oberland
Norway is spectacular fun on a visit that ranges from cosmopolitan Oslo to UNESCO World Heritage Site and fishing village Bergen. You’ll cruise on mind-boggling fjords, enjoy a cinematic glacier walk and take in spectacular mountaintop views. And you’ll discover real Norwegian life at a family-owned hotel on a working alpaca ranch.
Super-long midsummer days fuel lots of adventure like walking on glaciers and whitewater rafting. There are thrills aplenty on a simulated ski jump and a mountaintop zipline ride. Add in close-up looks at Viking history and explorations at a family farm as you explore the epic fjords from Oslo to Bergen.
Epic Alpine views are only the start! Explore on cog trains and cable cars. Go for a culinary hike, and meet farmers, bakers and chocolatiers. Cruise on glacier-fed lakes that mirror the Jungfrau and Eiger mountains. In a village too high for cars, you’ll get a down-toearth look at Swiss life.
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Mountain Villages, Lakes & Glaciers
Go Swiss with a twist! Your adventures include dog sledding, glacier walking, river rafting, trekking and biking. From chalet-hotels, you’ll walk in wildflower meadows, meet cheese-makers, visit the carless village of Mürren, and eat lunch in a revolving mountaintop restaurant made famous by James Bond. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 21, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5390 CLASSICJOURNEYS.COM • 39
5 REASONS WHY CANADA BELONGS AT THE TOP OF YOUR MUST — VISIT LIST
When my friends ask me where they should travel next, they expect me to recommend something a little far afield, like the Galápagos or Morocco. Great places. You should absolutely go. But lately, I’ve been pitching Canada — and the responses I get from prospective visitors are terrific. “Wow, I’ve only ever been to Niagara Falls or Montreal. You know, it would be kind of a relief to stay closer
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to home on our next vacation.” It’s hard to argue with how easy and close Canada is. Those are huge benefits if you have limited time for a vacation or want to keep the logistics simple. But much more than that, there is also plenty of adventure and cultural variety to be had. A vacation in Canada can be just what the doctor ordered if you want to feel far away without straying too far from home.
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3 EACH
1 CANADA IS
GOLDILOCKS COMFORTABLE.
CULTURE IS A WORLD APART.
Sometimes you’re in the mood to fly halfway around the world or plunge into a culture that’s utterly unfamiliar. And then there are those vacations when you’d rather hop off a plane without any jet lag (or even drive to the starting point of a trip). That’s Canada for you: just right, just when you need it. With minimal effort and complete peace of mind, a vacation here slips into high gear fast with no time spent in getting acclimated.
The Québécois are not Nova Scotians are not British Columbians. My point being that coast-to-coast, Canadians are as different from one another as Vermonters are from New Mexicans. Maritime Nova Scotia bravely faces the Atlantic. There’s a Victorian air to the villages, and you find healthy traces of the Acadians who gave rise to the Cajuns of Louisiana. Québec, on the other hand, is almost as French as France in its architecture, food and approach to life. The pioneer spirit is alive and well on Vancouver Island, where Tofino has 300-foot-tall Sitka spruce trees, black bears, and the First Nation peoples preserve their cultures. Every province is a unique experience all its own.
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RIGHT KIND OF UNPREDICTABLE. Who knew that Nova Scotia has a culinary scene? Would you guess that you could go elk spotting in wilderness a short drive from 500-year-old Québec City? Could you even imagine how neat the nights are in the Canadian Rockies, where the world’s largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve lets you see the Milky Way and understand for the first time how it got its name? I’ve had revelations in Canada that are the equal to anything I’ve felt in Peru or Croatia. In fact, the surprises are even bigger, just because you think you know what to expect.
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4 CANADA-NICE
IS A WAY OF LIFE. I’ve yet to visit a province where I was greeted with anything but genuine warmth and civility. If you have days when it feels like those traits are in short supply, you couldn’t do anything better for yourself than heading north of the border. The language is easy too; even in French-speaking Québec, English is commonly spoken, and your local Classic Journeys guide handles any translation you need.
5 CANADA IS EXCELLENT
FOR FAMILY VACATIONS.
All of the plusses I’ve mentioned so far add up to even more when you apply them to a multi-generational family vacation. If you’re luring family members from different parts of the States, Canada presents fewer logistical barriers. What I like best is that it is so easy to have fun, fun, fun in Canada. Canoeing and catching the crazy tides at the Bay of Fundy, orca watching in the waters south of Vancouver, rafting on the Kicking Horse River in the Canadian Rockies. The list is endless…and a trip fits in one easy week of 6 days and 5 nights. It’s also easy to arrange a Private trip for your family in Canada—whether you want to do one of our regular itineraries or customize your visit for a longer stay or to visit more places.
Canoeing in the Rockies, whalewatching, exploring 500-year-old Québec City, or getting a lesson in lobstering, Canada is all about outdoor fun.
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NORTH AMERICA
North America SOME OF THE MOST SURPRISING AND SATISFYING VACATION DESTINATIONS ARE RIGHT HERE ON THE CONTINENT YOU CALL HOME. Travel in the United States and Canada is perfect for those times when you crave a vacation that feels far away but isn’t. You can forget about jet lag because none of them are more than three time zones away. Each of these trips is a handy six days and five nights long so it’s easy to fit a North American getaway into even the busiest schedules.
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On Cuba’s Caribbean coast, Trinidad gives you up-close exposure to historic sugar plantations, coffee growing and life in the 21st century. PAGE 50
A Taste for Nova Scotia
In Nova Scotia, our longtime local guide Michael trained with French chefs and was an executive chef in the Bahamas before returning to the province where he was born and raised. “Nova Scotia has become a gastronomic destination. I’m pretty well known as a chef in these parts, and I do feel like that cooks bring out their best game when we are in the dining room.” That really makes him our kind of friend!
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I enjoy seeing wonder on peoples’ faces. Sure, I could make that happen in the kitchen. But the payoff is more immediate and varied when I guide. I love guests’ reactions on Briar Island where it feels like the end of the earth – only wild Atlantic and whales breaching offshore.” PAGE 47
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CANADA
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CANADIAN ROCKIES
Banff & Jasper National Parks Experience the wild beauty of Lake Louise and Lac Beauvert. You’ll walk among lodgepole pines, stand in the mist of Takakkaw Falls, spot elk and bighorn sheep and take a guided walk on Athabasca Glacier. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 21, JUL 5, AUG 9, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4295, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5290
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CANADIAN ROCKIES
Wilderness & Wildlife in Banff & Jasper
This trip has a high “cool” quotient. Think suspended gondola rides, spotting bighorn sheep, elks and bears, fossil hunting in the Burgess Shale and whitewater rafting on the Athabasca River. Around a campfire or settled into a lodge on Lake Louise, it’s fun for everybody. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 28, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4295, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5290
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CANADA
A perfect walk in the Canadian Rockies: start on the shores of Lake Louise … then look back down at the turquoise waters from a wildflower meadow.
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NOVA SCOTIA
NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax, Bay of Fundy & Lunenburg
Lobster Boating, Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching
A postcard-perfect way to spend long summer days. See the Bay of Fundy, explore Kejimkujik Park, go for a wildlife walk on a deserted island, and watch the whales on a working lobster boat. Stays in Annapolis Royal and Lunenburg immerse you in history and culture.
Your family will be quite the whale-watching, bog-hopping, lobsterboating, sea-kayaking bunch. Based in Lunenburg and Annapolis Royal, you’ll explore a deserted island, canoe on forest lakes in Mi’kmaq country and squeeze a ton of togetherness into long summer days.
LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUL 12, AUG 9, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3395, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3990
LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 21, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4290
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QUÉBEC
Québec City to Charlevoix It’s France next door! Explore Québec City on splendid walks. In rural Charlevoix, you’ll spot caribou, gallery-hop in BaieSaint-Paul and taste local cheeses. From La Malbaie, an awesome day cruise of Saguenay Fjord is ideal for whale watching. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 14, JUL 5, AUG 2, SEP 13 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4390
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UNITED STATES
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BRYCE, GRAND CANYON & ZION
BRYCE, GRAND CANYON & ZION
America’s Finest National Parks
A Trio of Multigenerational Fun
Three amazing parks on one easy trip. Bryce’s red rock hoodoos. Sunset from our lodge on the Grand Canyon’s rim. A guided visit to Ancestral Puebloan ruins and the Zion Narrows slot canyon. Great lodges keep you in the heart of the action.
Take your family national parking with total emphasis on fun instead of logistics. This amazing vacation is about so much more than the sights: mountain biking, river tubing, a cowboy cookout and more will make your three park visit a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAY 24, JUN 14, JUL 12, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3395, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3890
LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 21, JUN 28, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4190
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KENAI PENINSULA
Moose to Mountain Goats, Glaciers to Salmon Bakes
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ALASKA
Kenai Peninsula
Amazing family fun! On the Kenai Peninsula, you won’t just see glaciers, you walk and kayak right up to them. There are puffins, beluga whales and moose. You’ll meet native Aleuts and gold miners, and go river-rafting, spit-walking and tide-pooling together. And the resorts and lodges are very cool.
A perfect chance to truly explore the Kenai Peninsula … instead of cruising by like tourists do. Shoreline, rain forest, and wildflower meadow walks are stunning. You’ll meet halibut fishermen and naturalists, pan for gold, cruise a fjord, and that lakeside salmon-bake is not to be missed!
LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 21, AUG 2 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4195, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4790
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UNITED STATES
The slot canyons of Zion National Park are naturally contoured, sculpted and exciting places to go exploring with your family.
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CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH
Glacier National Park
Big Adventure in Big Sky Country
Land of Enchantment
Glacier Park is the centerpiece of a fun outdoor week full of snowcapped Rockies, elks and eagles, walks and picnics in wildflower meadows. Meet local Blackfeet natives and ranchers, ride boats and gondolas, and relax in historic mountain lodges.
How cool must this week be if the gondola ride up Big Mountain isn’t even the high point?! You’ll go horseback riding on a working ranch, moose spotting, stargazing in inky black night skies, picnicking next to waterfalls and more. It’s a fantastic family week in our country’s most beautiful park.
Art, architecture, regional food and wide open, scenic spaces are at the heart of this exploration of the U.S.’s enchanting Southwest. Explore 900-year-old cliff dwellings, Georgia O’Keefe’s home and studio in Abiquiu, historic Taos Pueblo and so much more.
The Antebellum South Think grand city mansions … barrier islands where dolphins romp … villages where Gullah culture from West Africa is still strong. The moss-draped coastal South is one of America’s most distinctive regions with history, culture and a way of life all its own. LENGTH 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 5, MAY 24 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4890
MONTANA
LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUL 5, JUL 19, AUG 16 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4690
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GLACIER PARK
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SANTA FE & TAOS
LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAY 24, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4190
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NORTH AMERICA
CAN YOU STIL L GO T O CUBA? Y E S! How can Classic Journeys still offer trips? Because we responded proactively to the evolving regulations, all of our trips are compliant under two license categories — ‘People-to-People’ under a “grandfather” clause and also ‘Support for the Cuban People’. As a result, all of our Cuba trips can operate legally, despite restrictions that affect other operators.
Are there still commercial flights to Cuba? Yes, but only into Havana. The Classic Journeys team will brief you in advance on anything you need to know as you purchase your tickets.
Is it safe to reserve now? Absolutely. All of our Cuba departures are good to go. Contact us to book while space is still available!
Can I still expect to have a great experience in Cuba? You bet! In fact, National Geographic Traveler calls our Cuba program one of their “50 Trips of a Lifetime.”
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CUBA
CUBA
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CUBA
Havana & the Caribbean Coast
A Long Weekend in Havana
Cienfuegos, Trinidad & Havana
A remarkable exposure to Cuban culture, history and life on a trip that will immerse you in 500 years of Cuban history, from 15th century Trinidad to 17th century Cienfuegos, midcentury Bay of Pigs to the capital in Havana. Meet farmers and dancers, walk past waterfalls to a coffee plantation, cruise the streets of Havana in classic cars from the ’50s, and change the way you see the world.
On this four-day / three-night hop to Havana, you’ll meet and mingle with Cuban artists, dancers and musicians. Visit Hemingway’s home and a cigar factory. Try out the paladares, fine privately owned restaurants. It’s instant immersion in modern Cuban life.
The colonial Caribbean side of Cuba. Wander in pastel seaside cities. Walk amid coffee plantations and fincas in the Escambray Mountains. Snorkel in the Bay of Pigs and ride classic cars in Havana.It’s an amazing immersion into 500 years of history and culture.
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Latin America THE LOWER HALF OF OUR HEMISPHERE IS HAVING ITS DAY IN THE SUN, AND IT’S NO WONDER. Temperate Central America offers anytime, all-season ecooptions, and below the Equator, you can enjoy a summer vacation when it’s the height of winter at home. The wonders are truly wondrous, from Machu Picchu, the Panama Canal and the Andes to the wildlife of Costa Rica and the Galápagos. There’s remarkable cultural diversity and history, too, as you mingle with rainforest villagers, vintners, coffee-growers, and llama-herders in the company of our expert local guides.
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Belize & Guatemala / Costa Rica / Panama
Chile / Colombia / Peru
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Go eye-to-eye with the natives of the Galápagos on the trip named “Best Wildlife Encounter” in the world by AFAR Magazine. PAGE 56
Patagonia, Perfected When you explore Chile’s Patagonia region on a meticulously curated Classic Journeys adventure, you’ll spend four nights in the jaw dropping vastness. (That’s twice the time that many tours include.) Yo u ’ l l b e a m a z e d h o w accessible the epic can be. From your ideally located eco-resort, you’ll walk with guanacos in a meadow at the foot of Torres del Paine. You’ll saddle up with gauchos to range over their estancia and join them for a barbecue. Boat in a lake filled with ice floes freshly calved from Grey Glacier. Then relive it all with pisco sour in hand.
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Best of all, we have time to pause, soak in the spectacle of endless sky pierced by countless Andean peaks, and ponder our place in a world barely touched by humans.” Classic Journeys expert local guide, Andres. PAGE 58
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CENTRAL AMERICA
Are these acrobats squirrel, capuchin, howler or spider monkeys? Travel with Classic Journeys on any of our trips in Central America and your amazing naturalist guides will help you to become expert.
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BELIZE & GUATEMALA
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BELIZE & GUATEMALA
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COSTA RICA
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COSTA RICA
Coral Reefs & Mayan Pyramids
Coral Reefs & Mayan Pyramids
Arenal & Manuel Antonio Park
Arenal & Manuel Antonio Park
A luxury eco-adventure taken to beautiful extremes! Expert naturalists walk you into teeming rainforests. Visits to Mayan ruins include sunrise atop Tikal. At Ambergris Caye, you snorkel and kayak over the vast coral gardens.
Super fun for everybody. Snorkel at Ambergris Caye and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Go canoeing in a huge cavern. Explore ancient Mayan pyramids. And every night is in rainforest lodges or at family-friendly resorts on the white Caribbean sands.
Our top eco-tour, kicked up a notch. Your kids will love waking up to white-face monkey chatter. They’ll zipline through the rainforest canopy, go whitewater rafting, spot three-toed sloths and hummingbirds on fun wildlife walks. And you will all enjoy the comfort of luxury lodges.
You’ll explore a cloud forest, walk the slopes of Arenal Volcano and zipline in the forest canopy. From our luxury hotel overlooking the Pacific in Manuel Antonio Park, you’ll take naturalist-guided walks, go kayaking and taste the brew at a coffee plantation.
LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS FEB 16, APR 5, JUL 5, NOV 1, DEC 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4890
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LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS FEB 16, MAR 22, JUN 21, NOV 22, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3495, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4090
LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS JAN 12, FEB 23, MAR 15, MAY 17, JUN 14, OCT 25, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3595, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4290
CENTRAL AMERICA
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PANAMA
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PANAMA
Canal, Rainforest & Highlands
Rainforest to Reef
The next eco-tourism hotspot. Paddle a dugout canoe to a rainforest village. See anteaters, parrots and hummingbirds, taste shade-grown coffee, go ziplining. Plus stays at a resort and the country’s finest inn.
Take a shower under a waterfall. Visit a tribal jungle village. Go bird-watching for the resplendent quetzal. And see the Panama Canal in action. After varied, activity-filled days, you’ll settle into two of the most beautiful hotels anywhere!
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LENGTH 6 DAYS/ 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS FEB 9, MAR 22, JUN 21, AUG 2, NOV 15, DEC 18, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4290
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GALÁPAGOS
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GALÁPAGOS
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GALÁPAGOS
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GALÁPAGOS
GALÁPAGOS & MACHU PICCHU
Big-Five Getaway
Island-Based Wildlife Adventure
Island-Based Wildlife Adventure
Five fabulous days is tons of time to spot the Big Five with your naturalist-guide. On top of the sea lions, giant tortoises, iguanas, bluefooted boobies and penguins, you’ll go snorkeling, walk a volcano rim, have a coffee tasting, and luxuriate in great boutique hotels.
Our island-based itinerary trades cruise ships for luxury seaside inns. You get more naturalistguided time to snorkel, explore lava tunnels, visit a coffee plantation and meet iguanas, penguins, sea lions, blue-footed boobies – and local people, too.
The coolest active vacation ever. Encounters with penguins, iguanas, sea lions, and blue-footed boobies, of course. Plus guide-led sea kayaking, snorkeling, mountain biking and friendly boutique hotels with pools (instead of cruise ship cabin fever).
LENGTH 5 DAYS/ 4 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAR 29, APR 12, JUN 21, JUL 19, OCT 18, DEC 23, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790
LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS JAN 12, FEB 16, MAR 15, APR 5, MAY 17, JUN 14, JUL 5, SEP 6, OCT 4, NOV 8, DEC 27, DEC 30 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6990
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The Bucket List Trip
The greatest wonders of South America in one vacation! First, expert naturalist guides take you up close and personal with the amazing wildlife of the Galápagos. Then you head to Peru, ascend to Machu Picchu, and visit llama herders, schoolchildren and Inca weavers. LENGTH 9 DAYS/ 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAR 29, JUN 21, JUL 19, OCT 18, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $10190
GALÁPAGOS
On our island-based trips, it’s easy to strike from your luxury inns in search of the Big 5 of Galápagos wildlife like blue-footed boobies and sea lions.
Classic Journeys has been our tour company of choice to travel with for many years ... they make where ever you choose simply wonderful. I know from years of experience that we could never discover on our own what we do with Classic Journeys.” LYNN, TRUSTPILOT
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SOUTH AMERICA
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CHILE
Lake District & Patagonia So much awesome nature! The Andes, Osorno Volcano and the wilds of Patagonia — not to mention penguins and wild guanacos. Chilean civilization is fun, too, from a gaucho lamb barbecue to lush Maipo Valley vineyards and Santiago. LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS JAN 19, FEB 16, MAR 8, NOV 1, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5890
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CHILE
Easter Island, Atacama & Maipo Vineyards
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COLOMBIA
MedellÍn to Cartagena
Escape to the beautiful edges of Chile on an exploration that roams from the Atacama Desert in the shadow of the Andes to the enigmatic moai statues of Easter Island. You’ll also taste in Chile’s renowned vineyards and visit the capital of Santiago.
Towns painted head-to-toe in vivid murals. Coffee plantations and a sunken city. The lush Tayrona jungle a-twitter with countless birds. The maze of cobbled alleys and Caribbean culture in wonderfully walkable Cartagena. Colombia is full of amazing experiences that defy expectations.
LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 28, SEP 20 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $7190
LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS FEB 16, JUN 28, AUG 2, SEP 20, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $7290
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In Chile’s Patagonia region, needle-sharp Andean peaks are the literal high points of a walk in Torres del Paine National Park.
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PERU
Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Cusco The best way to see Machu Picchu! You’ll get two nights there with the choice to arrive via the Inca Trail or by train. You’ll explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley and meet llama herders with your local Quechua guide. Hotels include several of South America’s best! LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAR 22, MAY 24, JUN 21, JUL 12, SEP 13, OCT 11, NOV 8, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590
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PERU
Exploring the Land of the Incas Machu Picchu! Plus the wonders of Incan culture seen through the lens of a multi-sport vacation that includes whitewater rafting, mountain biking in the Inca’s Sacred Valley, llama herders and chefs who welcome you to roll up your sleeves to help cook a Peruvian meal. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAR 29, APR 5, JUN 28, JUL 26, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790
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THE MOMENT IS RARE, AND YOU ARE THERE! On Special Edition trips, you’ll be in exactly the right place at precisely the right moment for once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
You stand amid Tokyo’s pink blizzard of cherry blossoms in the precious few days before they fade and flutter to the ground. In an ancient clockwork ritual, sea turtles scrape their nests into the Tortuguero beaches of Costa Rica before your eyes … before they disappear back into the Caribbean. On a single ecstatic day in March, that’s you in India, wrapped in billowing clouds of iridescent powder as you join villagers to celebrate the arrival of spring at the Holi Festival. The experience is oneof-a-kind, and you are there. Travel always has moments of Kismet when the stars align and it’s your happy fate to witness the year’s showiest sunset or a pod of orcas sounding in Rockette-perfect unison. But in travel as in life, we sometimes need to make our own luck, and that’s what Special Edition trips from Classic Journeys are all about. At the heart of each Special Edition itinerary is an iconic but fleeting experience. It might be as remote and cosmic as the total solar eclipse that will slice across Chile in 2020. Others are here-and-gone cultural traditions like the Pushkar Camel Fair or Europe’s Christmas Markets. In every case, they are rare moments that demand precise timing, careful planning and leveraging local relationships to be sure you have the best seat in the house when the big moment arrives. Timing really is everything. We’ve all had those disappointments when you manage to arrive in a village just as they’re sweeping up after the local saint’s day festival that ended yesterday. Or you hear, “That sunflower field will be amazing … when it blooms next week.” That’s why we work with our expert local guides to identify the sweet spot that guarantees you the optimal chance of enjoying the Special Edition experience. For example, the natural phenomenon of sea turtle nesting
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Your local guide makes sure you see the shimmering pink spectacle from the perfect angle.
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happens predictably within a period of a few weeks, but we consult with local experts who can point us to the heaviest part of the nesting season; your guided night walks on the beach with filtered flashlights will reveal the prehistoric behavior you came to see. Join us for the Christmas Markets in Prague, Vienna and Budapest, and you’ll appreciate that you get to shop them when they’re in full swing … but early enough in December that you’ll be back home in plenty of time for your own holiday celebrations. Each of these unique trips is a specially curated edition of one of our handcrafted Multisport or Culture + Walking itineraries. That means that the marquee moment is only one of the remarkable experiences you’ll have. In the company of our expert local guides, you’ll meet the local people, get a deep dive into their rich cultures, and explore terrain as diverse as Costa Rica’s cloud forests and the grounds of the Taj Mahal. Our goal is always to give you the kind of context that true travelers love. So you won’t just see the cherry blossoms in Japan. You’ll learn about what they symbolize and how their fragility and simple beauty are expressed in the art of the geisha, the ritual of the tea ceremony, and the gardens and temples you explore throughout your visit. Every bit of logistics is taken care of for you—including the important matter of accommodations at times of high demand when no-vacancy signs often go up. For December’s solar eclipse in Chile, we literally bought out the two nicest and well-sited boutique hotels two years in advance! In India for the Pushkar Camel Festival, we’ve secured accommodations in a nearby luxury resort set amid fields of roses and gooseberries. You won’t be surprised that space is very limited on Special Edition trips due to their focus on singular events. These moments are rare, and so if you want to be there for the thrill, please reserve now.
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Celebrate spring joyously (and iridescently) at India’s Holi Festival.
Like ancient clockwork, sea turtles dig their nests in the Tortuguero beaches of Costa Rica. And you are there.
Day will turn to instant night during the total solar eclipse in Chile in December.
Ride into the Indian sunset on your own camel during the once-a-year Pushkar Camel Fair.
Toast the merriest of European traditions at the Christmas Markets of Prague, Vienna and Budapest.
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Asia, Oceania & Africa THE WORLD’S MOST EXOTIC CULTURES ARE REMARKABLY ACCESSIBLE. To chat with rice farmers in the Mekong delta or the Berbers of Morocco. To ascend into the Himalayas, accept the hospitality of geishas, and go four-wheeling in “Lord of the Rings” territory. Experiences that feel too far away and packed with too many logistics to manage are supremely easy on these handcrafted adventures. Where the languages are inscrutable and cuisine is an endless stream of new flavors, our expert local guides open doors to local life for you. With Classic journeys, you’ll experience the cultural traditions you only find when you approach a region as a traveler, rather than a tourist.
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Bhutan / China / Japan / India / Myanmar / Nepal / New Zealand / Southeast Asia / Thailand
Morocco / South Africa
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The fishermen of Vietnam have an easy morning commute from their villages that line the waters of the Mekong Delta. It’s your choice to watch them from a countryside footpath, on a bike ride, or from a long-tail boat. PAGE 68
Encamped in the Desert, Luxuriously
The Berbers have been at home in the Moroccan desert for more than 4,000 years, so they are well prepared to create a oncein-lifetime night for you. You arrive via the scenic route: on camelback through soaring dunes. Colorful tents encircle a common area covered in carpets. Your Berber host greets you with mint tea. That’s dinner bubbling on the fire, and your feast may include Moroccan salad, lamb tagine and fruit. As musicians play local songs on drums, lutes and tambourines, the tribesmen wave you to your feet to dance along. Overhead the darkening sky shimmers with more stars than you’ve ever seen. Your luxury tent is spacious, decorated with handmade fabrics and kilims. It’s amazing how easily sleep comes in the desert, where the only sound is the whisper of the sands. As guest Kim Blank said, “this trip has changed me in ways I don’t even know yet.”
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ASIA & OCEANIA
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JAPAN
CHINA
Tokyo to Kyoto
Shanghai to Shangri-La
A revealing look at Japan’s history and modern culture. Explore Tokyo and learn to make sushi. Take in the beauty of Hakone with views of Mt. Fuji. Visit Kyoto’s temples, partake of the tea ceremony, and experience the art of the geishas at an elegant dinner.
Moving beyond must-see China — Beijing, the Great Wall, Xi’an’s terracotta warriors, Shanghai — you’ll penetrate the interior, including Guilin and Yangshuo. And finally, living and walking among natives in the Tibetan highlands called Shangri-La.
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BHUTAN
Himalayan Villages & Monasteries This Himalayan kingdom is a revelation with its perched monasteries, rice paddies and rhododendron forests. On guided walks, you meet farmers, wood carvers and yak-herders. And you’ll be immersed in Bhutanese cultural and spiritual life. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 14, NOV 3 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $7720
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The perfect glittering serenity of Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion. The top two tiers are completely clad in gold leaf.
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INDIA
Rajasthan & Taj Mahal An epic journey! Delhi. The Taj Mahal at dawn. One-of-a-kind countryside walks that introduce you to villagers and rural life ... as well as descendants of royal families, sari- and turban-tying experts, and eminent naturalists. LENGTH 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS JAN 25, MAR 4, NOV 19 DEC 26 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8590
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MYANMAR
Mandalay to the Temples of Bagan From Yangon to mind-boggling Bagan, you’ll see Myanmar’s great landmarks. But most of all, we’ll immerse you in the lovely countryside and the lives of people whose local traditions retain deep connections to the past. LENGTH 9 DAYS/ 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS FEB 3, MAR 9, NOV 9 , DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6290
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Join your Classic Journeys guide for an early morning visit to Angkor, entering through a jasmine garden and watching the temples come to life … just you and the monks.
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NEPAL
• CULTURE + WALKING
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Himalayan Villages & Chitwan Safari
The Treasures & Culture of Indochina
A remarkable look inside the storied Himalayan land. You’ll explore Kathmandu, meet the locals in remote villages, go for an elephant and rhino safari in Chitwan National Park, and walk in the shadow of famed Annapurna.
Between Saigon and Hanoi, spend a night on a junk in Halong Bay and bike amid Mekong rice paddies. In Laos, care for elephants at an elephant sanctuary. Explore Cambodia’s splendid Angkor Wat. And luxuriate at some of Asia’s finest hotels.
LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAR 8, APR 19, NOV 1, DEC 28 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5690
LENGTH 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS DEPARTS JAN 19, MAR 8, MAY 10, OCT 18, DEC 28 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6290
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• FAMILY
SOUTHEAST ASIA
• CULTURE + WALKING
THAILAND
Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia
Phuket to Chiang Mai
Take a bath with an elephant. Explore awesome caves along Halong Bay. Bike along the Mekong, meet rural schoolchildren and rice farmers. Give alms to monks and climb on Angkor Wat. The list of amazing family experiences is almost endless!
Stepping beyond the temple-spired capital, you’ll walk from rice-paddy paths to remote villages, receive the blessing of Buddhist monks at an alms-giving ceremony, glide over rivers in long-tail boats, and cook in one of the country’s finest kitchens.
LENGTH 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAR 22, JUN 14, DEC 18 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6290
LENGTH 7 DAYS/ 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS JAN 27, MAR 2, NOV 2, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6990
ASIA & OCEANIA
Vietnamese rice farmers know your local guide by name, so they are happy to pause for a chat as you walk amid their paddies on the Mekong Delta.
• CULTURE + WALKING
NEW ZEALAND
• FAMILY
NEW ZEALAND
North & South Islands
Adventure Capital of the World
Awesome variety from Auckland to Queenstown. Sail an America’s Cup yacht and sip wine on vineyards and olive grove-covered Waiheke Island. Visit a working sheep farm and go jet boating. Then cap it all with a glacier walk and a cruise in the fjords of Doubtful Sound.
Nonstop adventure everybody will enjoy. Boat with icebergs. Mountain bike in vineyards. Sail a catamaran to a sheep farm. Pilot a jet boat on the Dart River. And rumble across streams in Land Rovers to settings where “Lord of the Rings” was filmed.
LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS FEB 23, MAR 22, DEC 30 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5495, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6390
LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 5, DEC 30 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5395, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6290
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AFRICA
No matter which one of our trips to Morocco you choose — Culture + Walking, Family or Multisport — your luxury encampment comes complete with super-starry skies.
• CULTURE + WALKING
MOROCCO
Marrakesh, Sahara & Fès Can you top camel riding in the Saharan dunes with a night in a luxury Berber encampment? You will on this tour with visits to the Medina of Fès, oasis walks, palace hotels, mountain villages and snake charmers, the souks of Marrakesh and more. LENGTH 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAR 7, MAR 29, APR 4, MAY 2, JUN 21, SEPT 12, OCT 3, OCT 18, NOV 7, DEC 28 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5890
• FAMILY
MOROCCO
Your Personal Caravan from Fès to Marrakesh As adults, we love Morocco, and it’s even better to enjoy with the kids. Find your family four-wheeling the Moroccan plains, clambering onto a camel, swaying into steep Saharan dunes to watch the sun set, and settling into a Berber encampment to eat and sing and dance around the campfire before nodding off in a carpeted luxury tent. LENGTH 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS APR 4, APR 11, JUN 20, DEC 28 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5890
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• MULTISPORT
MOROCCO
Marrakesh, Coast & Desert Exotic Morocco in just six days! Ride camels into a luxury encampment in the Agafay Desert. Cook with a local chef or go paddle boarding in Essaouira. Meet farm families and cheese makers in the scenic Argan Valley. And explore the souks and Djemaa-el-Fna Square in Marrakesh. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAR 15, APR 19, JUN 14, OCT 4, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4195, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4890
AFRICA
“Belak!” Rules of the cobblestone road: donkeys laden with flowers, copper and the like have the right-ofway on the narrow, medieval lanes in the medinas of Fès and Marrakesh.
• CULTURE + WALKING
SOUTH AFRICA
• FAMILY
SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town, Vineyards & Safari
The Big 5, Bush & Beyond
Experience the best of South Africa from every angle. Explore Cape Town and visit the Cape of Good Hope. Walk amid penguins one day and through vineyards on a wine estate the next. Then take the Big Five safari you’ve always dreamed of from your base at a luxurious lodge nested in the Lebombo foothills.
Elephants, rhinoceros, buffalos, lions, leopards…and even penguins. You’ll see them all on this unforgettable family adventure. There’s a safari on a private game preserve. Plus visits to historic Cape of Good Hope, a small school in the townships of Cape Town, and the Cape Winelands where the only thing better than wine-tasting is the vineyard bike ride to it.
LENGTH 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAR 15, JUN 21, OCT 4, DEC 28 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $7095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8690
LENGTH 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS MAR 15, JUN 21, OCT 4, DEC 28 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $7095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8690
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SOLO TRAVEL
Traveling Solo? You’re Not Alone. YOU’VE JUST FOUND THE COMPANY THAT HAS THE SAME SPIRIT AND INDEPENDENCE YOU LOOK FOR IN YOUR OWN TRAVELS. On average, about a third of Classic Journeys guests are solo travelers. When you join us, you’ll have a singular travel experience in the congenial company of others who see the world just like you do.
YOUR SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS ARE THE LOWEST.
YOU’LL NEVER FEEL LIKE A FIFTH WHEEL.
Admit it. You’ve learned that you can’t get emotionally involved with a trip until you check out the single supplement. Well, here is the news you’ve been hoping for! You’ll be thrilled to find that Classic Journeys has the lowest single supplements anywhere. While some companies boost prices up to 50 percent for single travelers, we keep it to just 15 to 20 percent on average. We only pass along any extra costs that hotels charge us, instead of marking it up to make extra profit from you.
For starters, you already have a friend on the tour. Your expert local guides are with you full-time to watch out for everyone’s needs and interests. At the fine restaurants where you’ll dine, you won’t find yourself at a table for one. And, your accommodations are “doubles for single use” so that you can have as much elbow room as everyone else.
“ I just feel really comfortable traveling solo with y’all, and I look forward to this trip every single year.” SUSAN L. MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT
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AMBASSADOR CLUB
Welcome to the Ambassador Club! THE GUEST LOYALTY PROGRAM WORTHY OF THE WORLD’S BEST GUESTS Guests like you are our best ambassadors. For more than a decade, they have voted us a Travel + Leisure World’s Best Tour Operator, and they refer other travelers to us in amazing numbers. The Ambassador Club is our way of saying thanks for that trust and support. As a Classic Journeys guest, you automatically get access to a whole suite of Ambassador benefits you can use
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immediately … and as often as you like. There’s no enrollment, no fee, no card to clutter your key chain — just a variety of savings options and priority room assignments. That’s extra value designed to make it even easier for you to come back for more of the exceptional travel experiences, welcoming and knowledgeable local guides, and award-winning boutique hotels we handcraft into every Classic Journey.
5% COMEBACK REWARD
$750 PAIRING BONUS
Reserve another trip with us within 60 days after returning from any Classic Journey, we’ll reduce the cost of the next trip by 5% per person.
Combine two back-to-back Classic Journeys in one trip, and we’ll reduce your combined price by $750 per person.
REFER A FRIEND
BEST ROOM PRIORITY
As a Classic Journeys Ambassador, you receive a $250 travel credit when a guest you refer travels with us for the first time.
As a Classic Journeys Ambassador, you get priority assignment to the best rooms we have reserved for your departure on every Classic Journey.
TRAVEL FOR FREE Your trip is free when you organize a Classic Journeys trip with 10 or more travelers (including you)! Or you can share your savings with other group members.
Start Using Your Benefits Now! Call us toll free at 833-530-7680 to ask us how you can maximize your savings. www.classicjourneys.com/ac
The best views in Barcelona are all yours from the rooftop of 5-star Hotel Ohla where avant-garde room decor perfectly captures the city’s vibey personality.
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PRIVATE TRAVEL
Go Private! Your group. Your dates. Just for you. Is your wish list full of activities or destinations you can’t find on anybody’s itinerary? Then go private! You can start any Classic Journeys itinerary on any day you choose ... massage the activities to match your interests … or build in extra days and destinations, whether you’re a party of one or a group of 10, 20, 30 or more. You’ll find that the
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starting point — the published base price of a Classic Journeys vacation — is lower than what many companies charge for their comparable tours. In some cases, you’ll even get a private vacation for less than what you would pay for other companies’ standard tours.
PRIVATE TRAVEL
“This celebration of our joint birthdays was to be “the trip of a lifetime” and bring everyone together for the first time in six years. The setting was new to everyone and offered an array of adventures enjoyed by all. The goals were achieved big time by Classic Journeys, and we feel so fortunate to have had the time and the experiences together.” CARMEN W., 3X CLASSIC JOURNEYS GUEST
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Pick any Classic Journeys itinerary you find in the catalog or on the website. Then just name the date when you would like your vacation to begin. It’s the simplest way to arrange a private vacation. Bonus points because you can align your trip to a special occasion. (“We want our private breakfast at Stonehenge to fall on Dad’s 60th birthday.”)
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YOUR DATES + YOUR WISH LIST
The sky’s the limit with a custom trip. A candlelit dinner in the heart of Angkor Wat. An entire villahotel all to yourselves. Two weeks in Peru and the Galápagos, or a summer-long Grand Tour with your extended family. If you can wish it, our team can make it happen.
Start planning your private vacation here. To get the process started, go to ClassicJourneys.com/Request or call us toll-free at 833-530-7680.
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