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Road Scholar

Road Scholar

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The Best of Britain: Celebrate Road Scholar’s 40th Anniversary Aboard the QM2
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Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
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Flexible schedule

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London

Highlights

  • Get an in-depth look at MI5 with intelligence expert Nigel West, and explore the role of spies in fiction and in politics.
  • With Royal Editor Robert Jobson and former Royal Protection Officer Ken Wharfe, consider the lives of the new royal family in the 21st century.
  • Join diplomat Charles Anson, former Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth and Margaret Thatcher, as he talks about his career and his experience as a hostage in Iran.

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50 plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

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The British Isles by Sea: Ireland, Scotland and England
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Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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Amsterdam, Dublin, Edinburgh, Giant’s Causeway, London

Highlights

  • Learn about the canals and historical architecture of Amsterdam.
  • Thrill in the remarkable landform of Northern Ireland's Giant’s Causeway — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Explore the Castle of Mey, the northernmost castle on the UK mainland and long time residence of the Queen Mother.

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50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

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Circumnavigate Newfoundland: Vikings, Villages and Rugged Beauty
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Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover the reconstructed Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Peel back layers of the Earth’s history as you explore the phenomenal landscapes of Gros Morne National Park
  • Enhance your knowledge with unique access to Adventure Canada's seasoned onboard staff, each professionals in their fields including culturalists, photographers and naturalists
  • Explore the coast of southern Newfoundland
  • Explore L’Anse aux Meadows which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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50 plus, Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Small Ship Cruise

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Arctic Expedition: Baffin Island and Greenland
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
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Flexible schedule

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Ilulissat Icefjord, Toronto

Highlights

  • Search for bears, whales, and walrus in their Arctic feeding grounds.
  • By Zodiac, get a close look at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat Icefjord, located at the mouth of one of the world’s most active glaciers.
  • Engage with leading experts and local hosts regarding the future of Arctic conservation, with additional expertise provided by special guests from the World Wildlife Fund - Canada.

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50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

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Old Meets New: An Extraordinary Crossing, Amsterdam to New York City
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
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Flexible schedule

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Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Ellis Island, Thingvellir National park

Highlights

  • With a Road Scholar expert, stroll Amsterdam’s arched bridges and watery passageways to 100-year-old Albert Cuyp Market and sample stroopwafel, a signature Dutch syrup waffle.
  • From Reykjavik, a field trip into central Iceland unveils the jewel of Thingvellir national park, the world’s best and most fascinating example of continental drift.
  • In New York City, experience Ellis Island, where 40 percent of U.S. citizens can trace an ancestor’s arrival, explore the Met, see a Broadway show or walk architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s gem — Central Park.

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50 plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

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Britain’s Brilliant Art and Architecture: A Queen Mary 2 Voyage
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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London, New York, Southampton

Highlights

  • Amid the opulent surroundings of the Queen Mary 2, delve into topics like the Georgian and Victorian periods and the influence of art-loving British monarchs.
  • Discover the diverse architectural styles of Oxford, “The City of Dreaming Spires,” on expert-led walking excursions.
  • Take a field trip to the National Trust's Upton Park, the home of Lord and Lady Bearsted in the 1930s.

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50 plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

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Voyages to Antiquity: Spain and Morocco, Ancient Neighbors
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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Casablanca, Madrid, Marrakech, Rabat, Seville

Highlights

  • Overnight shore excursions to Marrakesh and Fez give you more time to explore Morocco’s wonders.
  • Discover Madrid’s sprawling plazas and savor a performance of flamenco music and dance.
  • Examine the exquisite interiors and lush gardens of the Alhambra, a magnificent Moorish palace.

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50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

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Sketches of Spain, Morocco and the Canary Islands
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Premium - 4 star
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Moderate
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Barcelona, Casablanca, Granada

Highlights

  • Learn about the wondrous architectural masterpieces of Spain, including Gaudi’s unfinished La Sagrada Familia and the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel overlooking the city of Grenada.
  • Visit the colossal Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca's landmark building.
  • On the island of Madeira, discover Europe's highest sea cliff and the vineyards of Funchal.

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50 plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

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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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