TOURS BY TYPE

Small Group Luxury

	Andalusia & Extremadura, Spain Medieval castles, royal palaces, narrow streets in ancient villages, magnificent cathedrals and mosques, art, history, culture, relaxing on the terrace of your hotel on the Mediterranean, tapas at a sidewalk café in Seville, Flamenco dancers in coastal Nerja. April 13 - 28, 2012 | $6,299 | Full Details
	Chez Boucher Culinary Tour Join Chef Ron Boucher on this year's culinary adventure. Experience the local cuisine, the finest wines, and lessons from local chefs. Cooking classes and gastronomic dinners are interspersed with excursions into local history and culture. April 19 - 28, 2012 | $3,999 | Full Details
	The Best Walks of the Amalfi Coast Enjoy the warm days of Spring on this one-week cultural walking tour along the staggeringly beautiful Amalfi Coast and Capri. Walks lead to fascinating cultural sites, delectible treats, quaint villages, and a wine-tasting lunch. May 4 - 12, 2012 | $3,799 | Full Details
	Paris, Loire Valley & Champagne Fabulous wines, historic châteaux, cooking class, gourmet dinners, optional balloon ride, true behind-the-scenes travel. May 15 - 27, 2012 | $5,499 | Full Details
	Bordeaux, Dordogne & Languedoc France's best wines and gastronomic cuisine, idyllic hilltop villages, optional balloon ride, under-ground boat ride, prehistoric cave paintings, historic castles and unspoiled medieval towns with no cars, warm friendly hosts, the art of Toulouse-Lautrec. May 26 - June 8, 2012 | $5,550 | Full Details
	Southern France & Northern Italy Medieval hilltop villages, cappuccino in Venice, Pastis on your veranda overlooking the Mediterranean, Valpolicella at a trattoria on Lake Como, the pink and yellow houses of Portofino, Juliet's balcony in Verona, Chagall's art in St. Paul de Vence. May 27 - June 10, 2012 | $5,499 | Full Details
	Normandy & Brittany, France A gourmet voyage through the fascinating history of this region, from William the Conqueror's castles to Anne of Bretagne's fortress to Joan of Arc's last days in Rouen to the Allied invasion. Breton oysters and cider, Norman Calvados and Camembert. June 13 - 26, 2012 | $5,999 | Full Details
	East Anglia: Retracing our Puritan Roots Join us on a one-in-a-lifetime journey tracing America's Puritan roots back to East Anglia, England. Enjoy lectures and interactive discussions, the villages and churches our Puritan forefathers frequented, and discover what drove them to leave for America. June 18 - 30, 2012 | $3,999 | Full Details
	Ireland & Scotland Striking green hills dotted with sheep, megalithic Celtic stones, friendly locals speaking Gaelic, small villages with cobblestone streets, cozy “singing” pubs, ancient churches, the Scottish Highlands, picturesque castles, mountains and lochs. September 1 - 15, 2012 | $6,199 | Full Details
	Tuscany, Umbria & Cinque Terre, Italy Magnificent architecture and Renaissance art, Etruscan tombs and Roman ruins, wine villages of Montepulciano, Montalcino, Orvieto, Chianti, and Montefalco, Prosecco "champagne", Pecorino cheese, miracle olive oil, trattorias, panoramic hilltop vistas. September 16 - 30, 2012 | $5,499 | Full Details
	Burgundy & Provence, France Great white wines of Burgundy and reds of the Côtes du Rhône, renowned gastronomy of Lyon, sensuous aromas of Provence, all combined with ancient Roman, medieval and Renaissance architecture and humble villages along the Rhône Valley. September 15 - 28, 2012 | $5,399 | Full Details
	Back Roads of Portugal with Carla Wonderful Portuguese historian as escort, gourmet cooking class, outstanding wines and foods, gorgeous accommodations in villas, historic “Pousadas” and elegant inns, friendly locals, picturesque villages and great historic cities, the real Portugal. September 26 - October 9, 2012 | $5,799 | Full Details
	Autumn in New England's Villages Lobsters, clambakes, rocky shores off deep blue Atlantic waters, three and a half centuries of American architecture. From picturesque harbors and mountain peaks to splendid forests and serene lakes, see our brilliant fall colors unequalled in the world. October 11 - 24, 2012 | $4,299 | Full Details
	Sicily, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast, Italy Breathtaking scenery, the grandeur of Rome, Amalfi's stunning cliffs, the magic of Capri, the awe of Pompeii, Sicily's ancient Greek temples, colorful markets, wonderful wines and foods, spectacular scenery, warm hearted people, beautiful Taormina. October 13 - 26, 2012 | $5,799 | Full Details
	The French & Italian Rivieras Medieval hilltop villages, Pastis on your veranda overlooking the Mediterranean, Chagall’s art in Saint Paul de Vence, the flowers of Provence, the pink and yellow houses of Portofino, Cinque Terra’s striking cliffs, the incredible beauty of the Côte d’Azur. Not offered in 2012 | Full Details
	A Taste of France Student Tour A fully escorted tour to three fabulous regions of France: Four days to discover the magic of Paris, four days in the Dordogne region of Southwest France, and three days among the 1,000 châteaux of the Loire Valley. Exceptional value. Not offered in 2012 | Full Details
	The Swiss Alps & Northern Italy's Lakes Idyllic villages tucked in the mountains, Rhône River cruise, Alps excursion by boat-train-gondola, Swiss fondue and chocolate, boat rides on Maggiore and Como, fascinating history, all the magnificent beauty of Switzerland and Italy's Northern Lakes. Not offered in 2012 | Full Details
	Painting in Umbria, Italy An unforgettable week in a luxurious Umbrian villa. Daily plein-air excursions to paint the exquisite Umbrian and Tuscan landscapes. Painting classes led by artist Bill Cloutman, who shares with you his love of art, good food, good wine, and good company. Not offered in 2012 | Full Details
	Barcelona & the Balearic Islands The pedestrian streets of Las Ramblas, Modernist architecture, distinctive gastronomic Catalan cuisine, Mediterranean cruising, Mallorca's rugged Costa Rocosa, ancient megalithic monuments, and relentless sunshine on beautiful island beaches. Not offered in 2012 | Full Details
	Czech Republic, Poland & Hungary A Viennese walse, Prague and Cesky-Krumlov, the lively squares of Cracow, Renaissance mansions, Wawel Royal Castle, Gothic churches, delectable Polish and Hungarian cuisine, heavenly wines, the Danube, serene river villages, the magic of Budapest. Not offered in 2012 | Full Details
	English Villages: East Anglia & Kent Suffolk, Essex, and Norfolk Counties: homeland of the first settlers of New England. Picturesque villages, ancient churches, half-timbered cottages, cobblestone streets, the fascinating Cambridge and Canterbury, Dover Castle, WWII Wartime Tunnels. Not offered in 2012 | Full Details
	Coastal New England New England's picturesque coastal towns and villages; a sail and a harbor cruise, the rugged Maine coast, lobster feast on Monhegan Island, Beantown and the Cape, Nantucket Island and the mansions of Newport. Plenty of fresh seafood. Not offered in 2012 | Full Details

Themed Journeys

Culinary Tours - Art Tours - Student Tours

	Chez Boucher Culinary Tour Join Chef Ron Boucher on this year's culinary adventure. Experience the local cuisine, the finest wines, and lessons from local chefs. Cooking classes and gastronomic dinners are interspersed with excursions into local history and culture. April 19 - 28, 2012 | $3,999 | Full Details
	A Taste of France Student Tour A fully escorted tour to three fabulous regions of France: Four days to discover the magic of Paris, four days in the Dordogne region of Southwest France, and three days among the 1,000 châteaux of the Loire Valley. Exceptional value. Not offered in 2012 | Full Details
	Painting in Umbria, Italy An unforgettable week in a luxurious Umbrian villa. Daily plein-air excursions to paint the exquisite Umbrian and Tuscan landscapes. Painting classes led by artist Bill Cloutman, who shares with you his love of art, good food, good wine, and good company. Not offered in 2012 | Full Details

Custom Tours

Custom Tours Use our tours as a starting point to plan the vacation of your dreams! Tell us where you would like to go, and we will take care of the rest. From anninversaries and honeymoons to club trips and family vacations--our trips will exceed your expectations! Full Details

Road Scholar

Road Scholar: Massachusetts Educational Programs (3-5 nights) Olde Ipswich Tours is a Massachusetts affiliate of non-profit Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel). Olde Ipswich Tours manages Road Scholar programs in the North of Boston area. Full Details