Art, culture, and lifelong learning through travel
ILLUMINATING ISTANBUL 2026
Tour Dates: September 29 to October 7, 2026
Experience 9 unforgettable days in Istanbul, a city where empires have risen, faiths have met, and cultures have intertwined for over two millennia. Explore the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Chora Church, and the Blue Mosque. Wander the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, sail the Bosphorus, and discover the mosaics, markets, and masterpieces that define this legendary city. Enjoy expert-led visits, Turkish cuisine, and 4-star accommodations.
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MAGNIFICENT SPAIN 2026
Tour Dates: October 8 - 17, 2026
Experience 10 extraordinary days across Spain’s cultural and artistic heartlands—Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Córdoba, Seville, and Granada. Follow in the footsteps of Gaudí, Picasso, Miró, Velázquez, El Greco, and the great masters of Andalusia. Explore the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, the Prado, the Mezquita, the Alcázar of Seville, and the Alhambra. Enjoy expert-led visits, scenic train travel, regional cuisine, flamenco, and 4-star accommodations as you journey through the art, history, and soul of Spain.
2027 Tour Dates and Destinations
As we look ahead to 2027, several exciting journeys are taking shape. These destinations are currently under consideration, and your interest plays an important role in bringing them to life. If one (or more) speaks to you, I invite you to let me know by filling out the Count Me In form. Your response helps shape what comes next.
NORTHERN SOUL 2027
March 17-26, 2027
This tour celebrates the rich and inspiring art and cultural history of Belgium and the Netherlands. From Van Eyck and Rubens to Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh—whose works we’ll explore in Amsterdam and at the Kröller-Müller Museum—we journey through the great traditions of Northern art. Based in Brussels, Amsterdam, and the fairy-tale city of Bruges, we’ll also enjoy day trips to Antwerp, Ghent, and The Hague, along with a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens, where early tulips should be in bloom. Curious what this journey is like? Explore the itinerary from our 2025 tour.
PRAGUE & VIENNA 2027
May 19-28, 2027
This brand-new journey weaves together art, architecture, and the rich musical traditions of Central Europe. In Prague and Vienna, cities shaped by emperors and artists alike, we’ll explore masterworks by Klimt and Schiele alongside grand imperial collections. Music will play a special role, as we immerse ourselves in the world of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Dvořák—composers whose presence still resonates in these cities. Day trips to Salzburg and Bratislava will further enrich this cultural tapestry, offering a journey that speaks as much to the ear as to the eye.
PARIS 2027
September 2027
Few cities offer such a concentration of artistic masterpieces as Paris. This nine-day journey will take us through the great museums—the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Orangerie—where we’ll encounter works that have shaped the history of art. We will also explore the city’s architectural treasures, including the newly restored Notre-Dame Cathedral and the radiant Sainte-Chapelle, with its breathtaking stained glass. Beyond the city, we’ll visit the Château de Chantilly, Monet’s gardens at Giverny, and the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, where Van Gogh spent his final days. This tour offers not just a survey of masterpieces, but a deeper connection to the places that inspired them.
October 2027
Return to one of the world’s most extraordinary cities, where layers of history reveal the meeting of empires, cultures, and faiths. From the grandeur of Hagia Sophia and the mosaics of Chora to the splendor of Topkapi Palace and the vibrancy of the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul offers an unparalleled journey through time. We’ll explore Byzantine and Ottoman masterpieces, cruise the Bosphorus, and experience the textures, flavors, and rhythms that make this city endlessly captivating.