Essential Tours

Holidays on the River Cruise

Embark on a holiday celebration with the Women’s Travel Club on an authentic paddlewheel steamboat, and return with treasured memories of the season. This Lower Mississippi…

Essential Costa Rica

Home to lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and an astonishing diversity of wildlife, Costa Rica has long been a leader in conservation and the protection of natural…

Essential Java

With a population of 135 million crammed into just under 140,000 sq km, you’d think there’d be no room on Java left for adventuring. As densely…

Essential Azores Hiking Experience

Maybe you’ve been to the Azores before — but definitely not like this. Spend six incredible days hiking this famous archipelago, and experience a side that few ever see.

Essential Sicily

This seven-day tour is the north coast of Sicily in one beautiful, tasty nutshell. Watch local life unfold in the seaside city of Cefalù. Take in…

Essential Egypt

Encompassing Egypt’s greatest highlights and a three-day Nile cruise, this adventure enhances a wide variety of included activities with the expertise of our tour guides, through…