Current Trips Calendar
2026
New Orleans, Louisiana
January 3 – 7, 2026
- Indulge in the unique Creole inspired dishes of the Big Easy
- Get goose bumps as you walk dimly lit corridors on a ghost tour
- Explore the history at many of the museums throughout the city
- Experience the beauty and history of places such as the Garden District, the Metarie Cemetery, or one of the various plantations just outside of the city
- Revel in the sounds and sites of the French Quarter
- Depending on the time of year, experience a parade
Ireland (SOLD OUT)
April 18 – 25, 2026
- Dive deep into the fascinating and tumultuous history of 20th century Ireland
- Take in the vivid colors of the emerald green countryside
- Learn the stories and memories of those involved in the 1916 Rebellion
- Explore in depth the cities of Belfast and Dublin
- Enjoy the warm hospitality of the Irish
Calabria, Italy (SOLD OUT)
June 13 – 21, 2026
- Explore the countryside of Italy and get away from the big cities
- Stay in a completely remodeled Italian castle with stunning views overlooking the Mediterranean
- Visit Pompeii, the fabled city locked in time and stone
- Learn and enjoy the storied cooking of local chefs as they prepare exquisite dishes with local ingredients
- Truly experience farm-to-table cooking as we visit, local farmers, wineries, cheese maker, and more!
Calabria, Italy – In Autumn
October 2 – 11, 2026
Previous trip sold out instantly, so we’re bringing it back again in the Autumn!
- Explore the countryside of Italy and get away from the big cities
- Stay in a completely remodeled Italian castle with stunning views overlooking the Mediterranean
- Visit Pompeii, the fabled city locked in time and stone
- Learn and enjoy the storied cooking of local chefs as they prepare exquisite dishes with local ingredients
- Truly experience farm-to-table cooking as we visit, local farmers, wineries, cheese maker, and more!
Egypt
November 8 – 19, 2026
- Cruise the Nile
- Visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples
- View the Valley of the Kings and Queens from a hot air balloon
- Explore Cairo
- Take in the wonder of the Sphinx and the Great pyramids
2027
Galapagos
February 3 – 12, 2027
- Hike the wilderness and explore the islands
- Action packed trip of exploration and adventure
- Watch tortoises roam the landscape, snorkel with marine iguanas, and marvel at the picturesque landscape
- Learn all there is to know from the naturalists, and enjoy the camaraderie of a lifetime
Ireland
TBD: Spring
- Dive deep into the fascinating and tumultuous history of 20th century Ireland
- Take in the vivid colors of the emerald green countryside
- Learn the stories and memories of those involved in the 1916 Rebellion
- Explore in depth the cities of Belfast and Dublin
- Enjoy the warm hospitality of the Irish
Venice, Italy
TBD: Spring
- Explore the islands of Torcello, Burano, and Murano
- Take a private tour of the Basilica of San Marco
- Visit the Doge’s Palace
- Visit Lazzaretto Nuovo
- Catch a performance at any of the award winning opera or music halls
Calabria, Italy
TBD: Spring
- Explore the countryside of Italy and get away from the big cities
- Stay in a completely remodeled Italian castle with stunning views overlooking the Mediterranean
- Visit Pompeii, the fabled city locked in time and stone
- Learn and enjoy the storied cooking of local chefs as they prepare exquisite dishes with local ingredients
- Truly experience farm-to-table cooking as we visit, local farmers, wineries, cheese maker, and more!
Valladolid, Spain
TBD: Summer
- Stroll the streets of Madrid
- Enjoy a walking tour of Valladolid and Segovia
- Taste delicious tapas
- Explore wineries in the award winning region of Ribera del Duero
- Visit various medieval castles
Istanbul, Türkiye
TBD: Fall
- Lose yourself in the aromas of international spices
- Find yourself haggling in the shops of the Grand Bazaar
- Experience the reverence of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
- Take in the views of the Bosphorus Straight
- Visit the shores of Turkish Asia
- Explore the remains of ancient empires that all laid claim to Constantinople
Rome, Italy
TBD: Fall
- Explore Rome “The Eternal City” and bring history to life exploring with Professor Tom Madden
- Walk amongst the winding streets and see the beauty of life in Rome
- Lounge in cafes beside ancient monuments
- Take in a city which has been at the very core of European history for over two thousand years
- Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain for luck, and as a promise to return
Churchill, Canada
TBD: October
- Explore the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Fly to the quaint town of Churchill located on the Hudson Bay
- View polar bears in their natural habitat
- Ride in a Tundra vehicle with your friends
- Enjoy lunch and dinner in this frontier town