FLAVORS OF CHIANTI

May 23–31, 2024

9 days

Join our small group for an intimate journey exploring Chianti’s countryside—a region brimming with living history, extraordinary family traditions, and an endearing farm-to-table way of life. Meander through Tuscany’s colorful cities, cypress-studded hilltop towns, classic cucinas, and idyllic vineyards, exploring the Italian countryside that provides overwhelming inspiration for artists, chefs, and vintners alike. Settle in for seven nights at the luxurious hillside Castello La Leccia in Castellina, featuring deluxe accommodations and exceptional views of the lush, rolling Tuscan landscape. Each invigorating day is enriched by historical site visits, cultural activities and interactions, memorable cuisine, and festive wine tastings. Admire the Etruscan ruins and Roman center at Volterra before visiting charming San Gimignano— the Town of Fine Towers—which is completely encircled by medieval walls. Enjoy a stroll through spectacular Siena—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—with its well-preserved cityscape, celebrated Duomo, and bustling Piazza del Campo. And learn the secrets of preparing traditional Tuscan food side-by-side chefs from Castello La Leccia. Post-Tour option to Florence available.

“Our trip was definitely a Home Run... From Fenway Park to the beautiful fall colors, it was educational and historical with beautiful landscapes and of course amazing lighthouses. And we always enjoy the fellowship with our Traveling Bulldogs!”

–Sharon Fanning-Otis –Larry Otis (’21)

Landscapes and Lighthouses of Coastal Maine, 2022

June

Historical Baseball Tour

Mid-June (Tuesday–Sunday) (*dates dependent on 2024 MLB schedule)

Time and again referred to as America’s National Pastime, the game of baseball has helped play a key role in the shaping of our nation. Join us on this historical baseball experience that will take a deep dive into the historical aspects that make baseball the game we enjoy today. We will visit two historical baseball parks in Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park. The tour will include behind the scenes tours and live game action. And spend time in Cooperstown to get a private tour of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

June 10–22, 2024

Made famous by The New York Times best-seller Band of Brothers and the critically acclaimed miniseries that followed, the stories of the Easy Company members were immortalized by the National WWII Museum founder Stephen E. Ambrose. On this unforgettable, 13-day travel experience, you will follow in the footsteps of Easy Company, from England to the hedgerows of Normandy, along “Hell’s Highway” in the Netherlands, through the foxholes surrounding Bastogne, and atop the Eagle’s Nest. Led by expert battlefield guides and accompanied by an original cast member from the miniseries, this tour immerses you in the incredible lives of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne. Pre-tour option available to “Churchill’s London.

13 days

Pre-tour guests will enjoy three nights in London at the luxurious Rubens at the Palace Hotel, a historic 5-star property that dates to the 1700s and has served royalty throughout the centuries. Two full days exploring the wartime life of Sir Winston Churchill will provide context of what the UK was like when Easy Company arrived there to train in 1944. Touring includes Chartwell, Sir Winston’s countryside manor; the storied Churchill War Rooms, hidden beneath the streets of Westminster; and the Imperial War Museum, home of artifacts of British conflicts from the World War I to the present. Breakfast at the hotel is included each morning, and lunches during the full days of touring are included. Evenings are free to enjoy London on your own.