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Portugal and Northern Spain

SOLD OUT (join the Waitlist)
May 31 - June 12, 2024

Visit two of Europe’s most beautiful countries on this spectacular tour. You will have the opportunity to explore many historic cities which comprise the Iberian peninsula.  Belém Tower and the Monastery of the Hieronymites are just a sampling of the Unesco World Heritage sites on this tour. In Fátima, visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Sample sweet port wine while in Porto. The tour continues in Spain with stops in Vigo and Santiago, with a tour of the cathedral with the relics of St. James the Apostle. Continuing along the northern coast you will tour the Guggenheim museum in the avant garde city of Bilbao. Stroll the Calle Estafeta, site of the running of the bulls in Pamplona. Your adventure concludes in Barcelona, Spain featuring Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia.
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Canadian Rockies
June 1 - 10 or September 7 - 16, 2024

All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train for the experience of a lifetime on the ‘most spectacular train trip in the world!” The mountain scenery with glacial lakes and dramatic waterfalls is as pristine as it gets. Highlights: Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Athabasca Glacier, Vancouver, and the world-renown Butchart Gardens of Victoria. Join us for this magnificent train excursion from the majestic Canadian Rockies to the sparkling cities of the Pacific Coast! Download the Canadian Rockies brochure.

Canadian Rockies Train & Vancouver, Victoria

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June 8-17, 2024

September 24-October 3, 2024 (space available)

All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train for the experience of a lifetime on the ‘most spectacular train trip in the world!” As you ride in comfort, be pampered by Rocky Mountaineer’s Gold Leaf Service featuring the Bi-level Glass Dome Coach for panoramic viewing, hot gourmet breakfasts and lunches created by Executive Chefs, morning scones and afternoon wine & cheese, and exclusive outdoor viewing platform revealing a non-stop parade of glorious living postcards. The mountain scenery with glacial lakes and dramatic waterfalls is as pristine as it gets! Highlights of this American Classic Tour include: Banff National Park, Sulphur Mountain Gondola Ride, Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Sno-coach ride on top of the Athabasca Glacier, Maligne Lake & Spirit Island, Mt. Robson, Kamloops, Thompson River, Fraser Canyon, Hell’s Gate, Pacific Coast Mountains, Vancouver, Victoria, world-renown Butchart Gardens, Calgary, Jasper and more! Join us for this magnificent train excursion from the majestic Canadian Rockies to the sparkling cities of the Pacific Coast! Download the brochure.

Nova Scotia by the Sea
July 6-13, 2024

Join us for the trip of a lifetime to Nova Scotia which in Jacobean Latin means “New Scotland.” The unspoiled beauty of Cape Breton Island resembles the highland country of Scotland. Travel along one of the most beautiful drives in the world - The Cabot Trail – to view the dramatic coastline where the mountains meet the sea. Nova Scotia is a rich blend of Scottish, English, Irish and Acadian traditions. It is the Land of Evangeline, made famous by Longfellow’s poem. Craggy shorelines, authentic fishing villages, expansive apple orchards, historic forts, placid lakes, Digby, Bay of Fundy, Whale Watching Cruise, Gaelic College, Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and bustling Halifax – this is Nova Scotia and so much more! With endless miles of ocean shorelines and crashing surf, vast forestlands, and stunning mountain vistas, it seems as if life here has not changed in hundreds of years. Come to the edge of the continent…and to the edge of civilization…Nova Scotia by the Sea. Download the brochure.

Niagara Falls & Toronto
July 13-18, 2024

Witness one of the great natural wonders of the world – Niagara Falls - from the Canadian side. Cruise the base of the falls on the “Maid of the Mist” and “Journey Behind the Falls” with spectacular close-up views right next to the falls. For a special treat see the falls illuminated at night with colored lights. Visit Victorian Niagara-on-the-Lake, known as the “prettiest little town in Canada.” Other highlights include: historic Fort George and a professional production at the Shaw Festival Theater. This trip will also visit exciting Toronto, Canada’s largest city, featuring a guided city tour, boat cruise on Lake Ontario, and the CN Tower. Download the brochure.

Captivating Rhine River Cruise
July 25-August 1, 2024

Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and romantic castles, the legendary Rhine captivates. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey through magnificent scenery and fabled villages lost in time aboard Ama Waterways. Highlights: Amsterdam Canal Cruise, Zaanse Schans Historic Village, Cologne Cathedral, Rhine River Gorge, Rüdesheim Wine Tasting, Niederwalddenkmal Aerial Gondola, Siegfried’s Musical Instrument Museum, Heidelberg Castle & Great Vat, Speyer & Altpörtel, Neckar River Valley, Strasbourg, Riquewihr, Freiburg’s Münster, Black Forest, Basel, Lucerne and Zurich. Experience the beauty and charm of the Netherlands, France, Germany and Switzerland on this memorable European trip. A 2 night pre-cruise in Amsterdam and 4 night post-cruise in Lucerne and Zurich may be added to your cruise. Your American Classic Tour Director will accompany you from start to finish! Download the brochure.

Montreal & Quebec
October 11-16, 2024 & October 18-23, 2024

Get away from it all on the perfect autumn trip to one of North America’s most attractive cities - Quebec City, Canada. This historic walled city overlooks the valley of the St. Lawrence River. With vivid maple leaf fall foliage coupled with charming European inspired architecture, the quaint streets of Quebec will take you back to medieval France. Highlights: Old Town Quebec, Parliament, Plains of Abraham, Grand Allee, Citadelle, St. Anne-de-Beau-Pre Basilica, Montmorency Falls, Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica and The St. Lawrence River. Special feature: Upscale hotel accommodations in the heart of both cities at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac of Quebec City and Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel of Montreal. Download the brochure.

Ireland                                           
September 8-21, 2024

Green hills and grazing sheep. Dramatic cliffs and craggy shorelines. Clear lakes and misty bogs. Charming villages and medieval castles. Friendly people and lively pubs. Ancient traditions of music and dance. This is Ireland…and so much more. Join us for this unforgettable trip to the Emerald Isle. Highlights: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Titanic Museum, Giants Causeway, Belleek Pottery, Lough Eske Castle, Donegal, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney National Park, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Stone, Rock of Cashel, Dublin, Guinness Storehouse Brewery, Irish Emigration Museum, Merry Ploughboy Pub, and so much more! Download the brochure.

Agawa Canyon Fall Foliage Train in Canada
September 16-20, 2024 & September 23-27, 2024

All aboard the Algoma Central Railway for the Agawa Canyon Train Excursion. View the Canadian wilderness of hills and ravines from the comfort of the train. Breakfast served in the dining car and box lunch provided later during a two hour stop at the majestic Agawa Canyon. This tour also features a visit to the “Bermuda of the North”-Mackinac Island! A guided tour of the island from horse drawn carriages will provide a warm welcome to this historic, charming island. Savor the delicious Grand Luncheon Buffet at the elegant Grand Hotel. Enjoy a cruise through the Soo Locks. Then it’s on to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore estimated to be approximately 2000 years old.  Marvel at the immense sand dunes along the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan. A ranger will point out the lakeshore’s variety of land forms that support a diversity of plant and animal habitats. Download the brochure.

Melodies of the Danube River Cruise                 
October 19-26, 2024

Journey along the Danube with Ama Waterways and American Classic Tours. See firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in three magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time. Other highlights: Hungarian Parliament Building, Great Market Hall, Heroes Square and Castle Hill, Vienna Opera House, Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, Melk Abbey, Greinburg Castle, Passau, Vilshofen Oktoberfest Celebration, Prague Castle, Hundertwasser Dancing House, Czech Beer Tasting and more. A 2 night pre-cruise in Budapest and 3 night post-cruise in Prague may be added to your cruise. Your American Classic Tour Director will accompany you from start to finish. Join us as we are serenaded by the Melodies of the Danube in Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia! Download the brochure.