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Voyages to Antiquity: Masterworks from London to Lisbon
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Bordeaux, Lisbon, Rouen, Santiago, Santiago de Compostela

Highlights

  • Discover the wonders of Bordeaux, including the opulent Palais Rohan and the 11th-century Bordeaux Cathedral
  • Explore the magnificent Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, the illustrious pilgrim destination and reputed burial site of Saint James
  • In Lisbon, examine architectural treasures of the Age of Discovery and enjoy a lively evening of music at a Fado house

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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Provence: The Art of Living
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon

Highlights

  • Explore the 14th-century palace of the popes in Avignon
  • Gain rare access to one of the oldest family ranches in the Camargue, France’s national wildlife reserve near Arles
  • Enjoy a taste of local life in Aix-en-Provence
  • Peruse the stalls overflowing with fresh flowers and produce on market day and sit down to dinner with professionals who live in the city

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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Birding Hot Spots: The Wild Side of Sarasota
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Join a birding expert at Fort De Soto Park, an internationally famous and premier birding location on the East Coast
  • Embark on a private boat across the estuaries of Roberts Bay to see the wading birds, mangrove forests and a major bird rookery
  • Discover the unique flora and fauna with your ornithological experts and learn how the Celery Fields were added to the state’s repertoire of birding locales

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50 plus, Birding, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Croatia: Treasure of the Adriatic Coast
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Split, Zagreb

Highlights

  • Discover the Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio Fountain and St
  • Blaise’s Church on expert-led excursions through Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore beautiful Mljet Island National Park on a hike through pristine forests and boat ride on one of the island’s saltwater lakes
  • Witness one of the finest examples of Byzantine art from the fifth century at the Euphrasian Basilica in historic Porec

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50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Birding Bonanza
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arizona, Patagonia

Highlights

  • View the migration of Sandhill Cranes during an exploration of the Sulphur Springs Valley
  • Enjoy opportunities to spot key species inside the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, encompassing 57,000 acres teeming with birds
  • Experience premier birding amid the peaks and canyons of the Huachuca Mountains and observe the many water bird species living on and around Patagonia Lake

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50 plus, Birding, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Mallorca: A Hiker's Paradise
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Castell Bellver for breathtaking views over Palma de Mallorca and a lecture on the history of the fortress
  • Explore Palma de Mallorca with a local expert, including visits to the landmark Catalonian Gothic cathedral and the 10th-century Arab Baths in the city’s historic old town
  • Hike to a former monastery and find out about two of its most famous former inhabitants: composer Frederick Chopin and the French writer George Sands

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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Birding the Lowcountry
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Search for the protected Red-cockaded Woodpecker during an excursion to the Webb Wildlife Center
  • Enjoy special field trips to sites in the ACE Basin and Port Royal Sound
  • Savor the cuisine of the Lowcountry as you enjoy an oyster roast, Lowcountry Boil, Hoppin’ John and more

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50 plus, Birding, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Malta, Keystone of Mediterranean History
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Mdina, Valletta

Highlights

  • Step back in time with a full day on the sleepy sister island of Gozo, where (so it is said) Calypso enchanted Ulysses for seven years
  • Share a meal with invited local residents
  • View Malta's incredible collection of archaeological treasures, from ancient megalithic temples to artifacts of the Phoenician and Roman eras -- including the oldest freestanding buildings on Earth!

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50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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Michael

Dec 2023

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Not a good bicycle trip

Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, th...

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Marsha

Nov 2023

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Travel Section Incompetent, Unhelpful, and Won't correct error

I booked a tour to Italy for May 2024. I cancelled in Oct. for a lot of reasons. Before I enrolled, I asked if Road Scholar would book the flights so that on the las...

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Jane Johnson

Sep 2023

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There is a nonrefundable deposit

Please know that Road Scholar will always keep a nonrefundable $100 deposit. I cannot find that buried in all the paper and fine print but they state it is there???...

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Mary P

Sep 2023

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Air travel cancelled by airline

I love Road Scholar and have been on 14 trips. The accommodations are nice, the tours are interesting, and the guides are knowledgeable. I have always looked forwa...

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Kathleen Yoh

Sep 2023

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Road Scholar flight bookings

I booked a trip and arranged my air travel through Road Scholar. I just discovered that Road Scholar travel never paid for my flight although I paid in full already...

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