Epic Experiences in Spectacular Places with Awesome People!

 

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Epic experiences in spectacular places with awesome people!

 

Curated small group travel that feels like you are exploring the world with family. Seeing new places and cultures with local guides and experts in their field.

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Current Destinations

 

Istanbul, Turkey

Come experience this majestic city as it sprawls over two continents and numerous centuries. This metropolitan crossroads of the world brings ancient civilizations to life, and invites you to explore it’s uniquely rich history and peoples.
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New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans is a place truly like no other. The city has a culture all its own with a unique historical blend of French and Spanish colonialism.
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Egypt

Have you ever dreamed of cruising the Nile and standing in awe of the pyramids in Giza? Here is your chance! Our amazing itinerary includes the Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings and Temple of the Queens, to name a few of the fantastic places you will see.

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Churchill, Manitoba

This small town on the Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada will blow your mind! Explore the area in a Tundra vehicle and make sure you bring your camera to snap a shot of a polar bear in its natural habitat.

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Spain

Start and end this one week epic experience in Madrid, but spend 5 nights in the beautiful city of Valladolid – once Spain’s capital many years ago. With Valladolid as your hub, you will truly feel like at home and like a friend everywhere you go. There will be no shortage of experience regarding history, culture, or cuisine, but far less crowds!

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Savannah, Georgia

In Savannah, you will instantly feel like you are stepping back in time when strolling the streets and gazing at the beauty that surrounds you in this town. Savannah was even named the 4th best city in the USA by Travel + Leisure this year.

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Venice

Venice is certainly a city not to be missed with a rich history that is deeply intertwined with that of one of our other favorite cities, Istanbul.

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Ireland

Step into Ireland’s rich past to explore the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped the 20th century while immersing yourself in its vibrant culture today.

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Galapagos

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Galapagos Islands, where pristine landscapes, unique wildlife, and transformative experiences await.

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Whiskey Rebellion

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Western Pennsylvania with a tour that brings the Whiskey Rebellion to life.

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Testimonials

What a great trip! We had a lot of fun and learned a good bit about a smaller, but important piece of American history. The whiskey rebellion is a great story and so building a little getaway around a genuinely entertaining topic (and throwing in some whiskey tastings) is a slam dunk for a good time. With Jewel's local knowledge and personal connection to the academic advisor who accompanied us, well, those were the icing on the cake and added to the seamless execution of all the litte details which was just great. Thank you for a great weekend!

Ian R

★★★★★

The Whiskey Rebellion adventure was fantastic. Dr. Tim was a font of information about the history of this early American culture. His pre-event introduction along with bus discussions were very informative. The grouping of events and the coordination with current culture was excellent. I would highly recommend booking this adventure. Wonderful people, food, culture, and exposure to current whiskey industry in Pittsburgh.

Dawn D

★★★★★

I love a tour where history is combined with fun. This was perfect. As an almost life-long resident of Pennsylvania, I had no idea of the rich history that exists hours away from my home. As always, it was a fantastic group of people--a mixture of friendly faces and some new completely awesome people...as only Cultured Travel can curate. Tim, our history expert was so knowledgeable and personable, and he made it really fun. I learned a lot about whiskey, and the distilleries we visited were full of more passionate, knowledgeable people. The historical sites, mostly manned by volunteers, were a wealth of information. They clearly love what they do, and they went out of their way to make sure we learned so much and were very entertained. Jewel, it was an awesome trip, and I would recommend it to anyone. Dawn and I had a great time!

Stacey L

★★★★★

We are so happy we found Jewel and Cultured Travel! We had never heard of Valladolid before this trip, but were interested in visiting someplace new on our third trip to Spain. Through Jewel's local connections, we were welcomed to restaurants, wineries and other venues as friends rather than just another group of tourists. After previous travels, the history of the area wasn't our primary reason for choosing this trip, but it turned out to be one of the highlights for us. It's hard to remain jaded when you're standing in a castle that was lived in by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. And, finally I have to say that in addition to the itinerary, it felt as though the group was "curated". Jack and I enjoyed meeting every other person in our group and hope to see them on future trips. Liz and Jack Gelsinon

Elizabeth G

★★★★★

It was an amazing time spent with fantastic people!! We had many wonderful experiences. The city was beautiful.

Lynne P

★★★★★