Photography Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025
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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
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Spain: Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada

- Embark on a guided tour of Cordoba featuring a visit to the amazing Mezquita.
- Ride through olive groves and vineyards along the Ruta del Vino Wine Road.
- Sangria!
- Spin downhill past castles, Roman ruins, and mountain villages toward enchanting Granada.
- Explore the Alhambra Palace—one of Spain’s biggest attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Maryland: Eastern Shore & Chesapeake Bay

- Sail the eastern shores with Captain Ed aboard the skipjack HM Krentz
- Feast on the region’s famous seafood
- Ride through the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, a haven for more than 250 bird species, and learn about Harriet Tubman at the newly opened Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center
- Travel on the country’s oldest privately owned ferry (since 1760), across the Tred-Avon River between Oxford and Bellevue
- Cycle the quiet country roads leading to the charming small towns of Oxford, St. Michaels, Rock Hall, and Easton
Greece: Sparta, Monemvasia & the Peloponnesia ...

- Uncover the treasures of the hillside medieval gem of Mystras, the Byzantine Empire’s cultural capital for nearly a millennium, with an expert archaeologist-guide.
- Savor the recipes and the flavors of ancient Byzantine cuisine during a special dinner.
- Walk through the maze of alleyways in the medieval castle town of Monemvasia, a crossroads of civilizations with Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian, and Ottoman influences.
- Cruise around the monolithic Rock of Monemvasia.
- Join a taverna owner on a shrimp-harvesting excursion, then join him for a cooking lesson and prepare garidopetoules—a savory shrimp pancake.
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Ses Salines

- Savor delicious Mediterranean cuisine, including paella, all flavored with unique Majorcan touches and accompanied with delicious local wines.
- Complement your cycling days with stays in luxurious boutique hotels, each a unique property with its own character and history that embody the region.
- Ride in a cyclist’s paradise of diverse landscapes: turquoise Mediterranean waters, dramatic Tramuntana mountains, coastal wetlands, emerald farmland and vineyards, rice fields, and more.
- Stroll small coastal villages with deep farming traditions, each graced with beautiful honey-stoned buildings and a breathtaking setting of mountains and valleys.
- Meet the owner of one of Mallorca’s oldest fincas and learn how his family has been producing olive oil for 17 generations using the only traditional press on the island.
Italy: Valleys of the Dolomites

- Marvel at the scenic alpine vistas that surround you as you cycle easy bike paths
- Gain a rare glimpse into the ancient Ladin culture, and feast on mountain specialties
- Thrill to a 1,900-foot (580-meter) descent along the Val Venosta Bike Path
- Enter into the dual Austrian-Italian culture of South Tyrol, as you explore the little city of San Candido
- Explore the beautiful cathedral, cloister, and palace of Bressanone on a guided walking tour
Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava

- Explore Girona’s cultural treasures, including the old Jewish quarter, medieval walls, Gothic churches, and Romanesque architecture.
- Savor superb Catalan seafood and farm-fresh cuisine, complemented by excellent local wines including sparkling cava.
- Cycle through history, stopping to view Greco-Roman ruins at Empúries, Gothic gems in Girona, and charming medieval villages.
- Discover the most important Greco-Roman ruins on the Iberian Peninsula at the coastal archeological site at Empúries.
- Immerse yourself in authentic Catalonian village life in historic Pals.
Germany & Austria: The Danube River

- Discover the historic old town of Passau at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers.
- Stay at comfortable lodges with spectacular river views and hotels brimming with history.
- Ride along one of Austria’s most famous bike paths, the Ybbs Valley Cycle Trail (Ybbstalradweg), formerly a railroad connecting the Alps with the Danube.
- Bike on one of Europe’s most well-known bike paths, the EuroVelo 6, along the banks of the Danube combining easy terrain with fabulous views from both sides of the river.
- Taste the famous white wines of the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley whose vineyards date back to the medieval Roman settlements.
France Bike & River Cruise: Lyon to Nice

- Admire the magnificent vistas of France’s most renowned wine regions by river and by bicycle.
- Enjoy the best of both worlds: an all-inclusive river ship cruise and VBT Bicycling Vacation.
- Ride among the lush, fertile vineyards of Burgundy and Provence, pausing at your leisure for wine tastings and tours.
- Learn the history of the magnificent Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct and UNESCO World Heritage site’s museum, and savor a delicious picnic lunch.
- Walk the cobbled and historic streets of Lyon and Avignon as a local guide brings them alive with history and lore.
Spain & Portugal: Coastal Camino de Santiago

- Tour two historic treasures of Santiago de Compostela—the Hostal dos Reis Católicos and the splendidly ornate cathedral, the city’s revered pilgrimage site.
- Cycle the scenic Portuguese Coastal Camino de Santiago, perhaps passing pilgrims along the way.
- Taste the most prestigious wines of the region: Spain’s albariño in Rías Baixas and Portugal’s vinho verde.
- Enjoy lunch as honored guests at a Portuguese Count’s elegant manor house.
- Board a traditional fishing boat and pick shellfish with a local “Sea Woman” in the heart of Galicia’s seafood tradition.
Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Ch ...

- Indulge in the lakeside amenities of a historic resort.
- Stroll the shop-lined streets of Middlebury, one of Vermont’s inimitable charming towns.
- Pedal the Champlain Valley’s gently rolling farmlands, dotted with typical red barns, silos, and dairy cows.
- Marvel at stunning Green Mountain vistas as you cycle through the quaint farmland of Panton.
- Pause on your own to visit the Morgan Horse Farm, where the famed breed is bred and preserved.
Holland & Belgium Bike & Boat: Amsterdam ...

- Cycle along tranquil rivers and past meadows, dairy farms, quaint villages, and polder countrysides.
- Get acquainted with local people—and local life—during a visit to a family home.
- Join a local guide for a boat tour of Ghent, whose history dates to around 600 AD.
- View the famous Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Heritage site.
- Sip authentic Belgian beer during a special tasting on board.
Colorado: Aspen to Vail, Valleys of the Rockies

- Ride among alpine peaks and breathe bracingly clean air as you discover the majestic beauty of the Colorado Rockies
- Enjoy easy, hand-selected routes that take advantage of descending canyons, valley floors, recreational trails, and paved bike paths
- Marvel at the breathtaking views of “The Bells,” twin 14,000-foot summits mirrored in sublime reflection at Maroon Lake
- Cycle the gradual descent through the Roaring Fork Valley on the car-free Rio Grande Trail from Aspen to Glenwood Springs
- Learn about early settlers and the history of the 19th-century Colorado Silver Boom during an interpretive walk through a deserted mining town
Maine: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

- Ride along Rockefeller’s historic, car-free carriage roads through Acadia National Park
- Browse Bar Harbor’s enticing shops, art galleries, and seafood bars
- Ride through a refreshing and unspoiled landscape of rugged coastline, forested coves, and idyllic fishing harbors
- Pause at Jordan Pond’s pristine waters reflecting the beautiful curves of the Bubbles, two of Acadia’s distinctive small peaks
- Sample the Pine State’s famous mouth-watering scones, pies, cobblers, and martinis infused with Maine blueberries
The Netherlands Bike & Boat: Springtime in Ho ...

- Learn how historic windmills work and how they are used to reclaim land called “polders.”
- View rare and historic flower bulbs at the flower garden museum, Hortus Bulborum.
- Explore the living catalogue of spring flowers at Keukenhof Gardens.
- Explore Holland’s “Green Heart,” a rural and peaceful nature zone.
Chile: Coastal Vistas & Vineyards

- Marvel at Humboldt penguins and sea lions as they lounge on islands just offshore.
- Join a captain in his small boat and help him bring in the catch of the day.
- Admire the pride of Viña del Mar, the Reloj de Flores—a large clock made of flowers.
- Stroll the cobbled, winding streets of hillside Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a local guide.
- Blend your own wine with a sommelier, then have it bottled and labeled to go.
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