ICELANDIC EXPLORERS

Adventures in Gay Paradise

It is fitting that our first foray abroad after the pandemic lock-down is to an island country that managed Covid brilliantly. Glaciers, waterfalls, ice caves, geysers, volcanoes, wildlife, boating among icebergs, whale watching – these are just a few of the thrilling adventures awaiting you in the dazzling, pristine landscape of Iceland. And if these highlights aren’t tantalizing enough, we top it all off by participating in one of the most jubilant Gay Pride events in the world! There is no safer place to take an exciting adventure and celebrate Gay Pride next year! Popular Toto hosts Jason and Matt welcome you to join them in all the fun during what will be your most memorable vacation ever!

CLASSIC ITALY

Venice ~ Florence ~ Rome

ITALY TOUR EXTENSION

Naples ~ Amalfi Coast ~ Capri

There is no better way to reboot our international travels than by visiting the country known for its immeasurable riches of art, history, culture, and scenic beauty – Italy! We start in Venice with a tour of the Doge’s Palace and a gondola ride through the beautiful canals. Explore some of the most beautiful islands in the Venetian Lagoon. Walk the historic streets of Verona before continuing to Florence, a city that will leave you breathless at the beauty of Michelangelo’s “David” and other magnificent works of art. Spend a day visiting Pisa and Lucca, among Tuscany’s most perfect towns. En route to Rome visit San Gimignano and Siena. The fabled attractions of Rome and the Vatican are too numerous to mention, but we see all during our four-night stay. Not to be missed are the highlights of southern Italy – Naples, Pompeii, Capri, and the stunning Amalfi Coast – all included on our tour extension. Viva l’Italia!

BALKAN BEAUTIES

Jewels of Croatia & Slovenia

With a sublime stretch of coastline on the Adriatic Sea, Croatia feels almost Mediterranean in its pace and warm climate. One of Croatia’s most fascinating places is the fortified city of Dubrovnik. We see the sights and enjoy a special “Game of Thrones” tour, go sea kayaking, take a sunset cruise on a vintage ship, do olive oil tasting, and visit the Botanical Garden on Lokrum Island. Savor an oyster-tasting cruise en route to the Peljesac peninsula and Korkula for wine tasting and overnight. In quick succession we tour and overnight in Hvar, Split, Zadar, Plitvice (stunning waterfalls), before saying farewell to Croatia with three nights in Zagreb. Continue north to Slovenia, a country rich in picturesque alpine scenery, typified by the iconic image of a church floating on a little island in the middle of Lake Bled. The charming capital of Ljubljana is straight out of a medieval fairy tale, with its winding cobblestone streets, ancient churches, and quaint ambience. With stunning scenery, balmy sea breezes, fascinating history, varied culture and exquisite cuisine, this delectable adventure is perfection!

UNDISCOVERED MOROCCO

Sea ~ Mountains ~ Desert ~ Kasbahs

Starting in Casablanca, our first few days center on the lovely seaside towns of Asilah, Tetouan and Chefchaouen while residing in magnificent Tangier. Continue to the cultural heart of Morocco, magical Fes, whose sprawling medina takes you back in time to the Middle Ages. Walk among the largest and best-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis. Cross the middle Atlas Mountains before taking a thrilling four-wheel-drive excursion across the sand dunes to our exotic and luxurious tented camp in the middle of the desert. Here we enjoy watching the sun set over the high dunes of the Sahara followed by dinner and traditional entertainment. Travel through the southern slopes of the High Atlas range and follow the Dades Valley past oases and kasbahs to Ouarzazate. The fortified village of Ait Benhaddou is the most exotic and best-preserved Kasbah in the Atlas region. It provides a fantastic photo/hiking stop on the way to Marrakech, the heartbeat of Morocco. In Marrakech palaces and monuments of unrivalled refinement sit calmly alongside snake charmers and drummers at Jemaa El Fna, the most exuberant marketplace in the world. After sampling the abundant mysteries of Marrakech we continue to the astonishing fortified town of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Here we relax at a seaside hotel, explore the historic town, and celebrate the conclusion of our journey with a special event at a private riad on the ramparts.