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Hosted by Fr. Mark & Fr. James September 23 - October 5, 2025
A grace-filled France adventure awaits in late September / early October 2025, dear friends. Come and join Fr. James Hughes, Fr. Mark McGuckin and our joyous pilgrim group visiting many holy sites, soaking in rich history, and tasting some fancy food throughout the country. From Toulouse to Lourdes to Normandy to Paris to Ars and many other destinations in between, you're not gonna wanna miss this trip! And buckle up for our extra special day in Lisieux on the very feast day of St. Thérèse which ALSO happens to be the 100th Anniversary of her canonization. So many blessings await! ** Based on a minimum of 30 guests
From $4,500 CAD p/p double occupancy
Single Supplement: Add $890
Includes: 22 Meals: 11 Dinners & 11 Breakfasts
Accommodation in comfortable 3-star hotels, Private air-conditioned coach transportation, English-speaking guide, Comprehensive sightseeing including guides and admission fees as per itinerary
Gratuities for drivers and guides. Please contact me!
14-Night Australia & New Zealand
March 2nd - 16th, 2025 (14 nights / 15 Days)
Holland America Cruise Line on the Westerdam
Outside Stateroom: From $5339 CAD p/p
Balcony Stateroom: From $6249 CAD p/p
Signature Suite: From $7719 CAD p/p (**Call for Single Rates)
Includes:
Drink package, gratuities, $200 USD Shore excursion credit,
2 nights specialty dining, Wifi, taxes, port charges, & transfers
Departs: Sydney, Australia to Melbourne & Tasmania
New Zealand -Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Timaru, Picton, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, Disembark in Auckland
Highlights:
Departing Sydney Australia with a stop in Melbourne and then on to Tasmania known for its unique wildlife and World Heritage area.
New Zealand is one of the most unique destinations on Earth, where scenes of sweeping, verdant landscapes and pristine wilderness abound. New Zealand is also known for its rich culture, friendly people & excellent food & wine.
Classical Munich & Vienna 2025 Exclusive - Limited to 30 Guests!
April 18th - 30th, 2025
12 Days / 11 Nights
Join Kai Gleusteen and Catherine Ordronneau on this unforgettable Munich and Vienna musical tour.
Highlights: Itinerary Details & Registration
11 nights accommodations and while in Vienna - stay at the iconic Grand Hotel Wien. Enjoy 7 wonderful Classical Music performances at fantastic concert houses & venues, including 2 private concerts with our hosts. Explore two of the world's finest cultural capitals.
Exclusive - Group size is limited to 30 guests
Vienna - The city of Mozart and Strauss
Many great composers were attracted to the city – they came, stayed, and wrote immortal music.
Munich - Extraordinary soloists from all over the world are an everyday event in Munich. Musical luxury is a very familiar and much-loved feature of the state capital.
80th Anniversary tour with the Regiment
April 24th - May 7th, 2025 (14 Days)
Paris - Arras - Ypres - Arnhem - Putten - Otterloo - Amsterdam
Join the Royal Westminster Regiment as they commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of The Netherlands. This milestone anniversary will be one of the most incredible experiences, especially with the Regiment. The tour will be focused on the Royal Westminster Regiment's involvement in the war in Northwest Europe.
Highlights: Itinerary HERE
• 80th-anniversary Liberation of the Netherlands Tour
• See many of the great historical locations of two world wars, and follow in the footsteps of our Canadian veterans through France, Belgium and Holland, accompanied by a Military Historian.
• Visit the war cemeteries of Essex Farm, Adanac, Tyne Cot, Pozieres, Villers Station, Holten, Givenchy Road, Groesbeek, and Nine Elms.
• Explore the beautiful cities of Arras, Ypres, Bruges, Arnhem and Amsterdam. Ask about pre and post-tours. Please contact me!
Irish Tour & Luxury Castle Stay
Private Tour: July 3rd - 12th, 2025
8 Nights / 10 Days - 15 Meals, Castles, Music, & Tours
$5588 CAD per person based on double
Single: $6488 Triple: $5488 (Including all taxes)
Return flight to Dublin approximately: $1500 per person
Tour Highlights
Live like royalty during overnight stays on the grounds of a castle. From history-filled Dublin to the rolling green hills and dramatic coast, experience Ireland’s charms on a journey through the Emerald Isle. Choose how you explore the city of Dublin. Kiss the Blarney Stone at historic Blarney Castle. See Killarney from an Irish jaunting car. Please pick from the best restaurants with our Diner’s Choice program. Experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdog demonstration. Stand in awe at the top of the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Experience the famous Guinness Storehouse and learn how to pour a perfect pint. A vibrant blend of captivating culture and breathtaking nature, this is the Ireland you’ve always imagined. Please get in touch with me!
Exclusive Concerts onboard and ashore - 10 days - Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece & Turkey
We have also designed the musical program in such a way that it will make the hearts of true music connoisseurs beat faster. Probably the best chamber orchestra in the world, the
Kammerorchester Wien-Berlin, consisting of members of the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestras, conducted by Rainer Honeck, the concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra will accompany this journey. They will be joined by two singers who wow audiences and critics worldwide and need no further introduction: Diana Damrau and Fatma Said.
We start in Venice, "the Most Serene", with a comprehensive program including an exclusive concert in the Scuola
Grande San Rocco. We visit Rovinj, probably the most beautiful town in Croatia, experience a concert on land at the Teatro
delle Muse in Ancona, and experience other destinations such as Kotor (Montenegro), Marmaris (Turkey), Chania (Crete/Greece)
before our journey. Detailed Itinerary Click HERE
Antarctica Luxury Cruise
January 29th - February 8th, 2026
10 Nights Antarctica Ushuaia - Ushuaia
Superior Stateroom $12,635 USD p/p based on double
Ponant Cruise Line "Explore to Inspire"
The most common reaction upon reaching the 7th Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words since few places are as untouched and enduring as Antarctica. You will begin to appreciate why this region has long captivated the attention of explorers and travelers alike.
Includes: (Small ship experience - only 200 guests)
• All meals while on board the ship
• Standard Open Bar Package • Gratuities
• Port charges ($560 per person) • Airport charges
• Flight Package 1 Night in Buenos Aires + flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia + visit + flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires
• Captain’s welcome cocktail and gala dinner
• Unlimited Wi-Fi • Onboard credit ($100 per person)
• Evening entertainment and events
• Room service 24h (special selection)
• Highly qualified expedition team
• Zodiac landings and park entry fees into protected areas
• Complimentary boot rental & a Polar Parka to keep
Italy - Amalfi Coast to Puglia
June 12th - 25th, 2025 (14 Days / 12 Nights / 19 Meals)
$6899 per person based on double - Small Group 19-24 guests
Highlights:
Naples, Impact Moment, Pompeii, Wine Tasting, Minori, Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Choice on Tour, Matera, Lecce, Tarantella Folk Music & Dance Performance, Ostuni, Ape Calessino Tour, Alberobello
Stray off the beaten path. Make your way through southern Italy and experience the Amalfi Coast and the Puglia region. Venture through Naples' historic city centre (UNESCO) overflowing with local life and eccentric monuments. Explore a sfusato lemon grove and hike the Amalfi Coast's ancient Path of Lemons. See the Veiled Christ statue, rumored to be created through alchemy, in Naples’ Sansevero Chapel. Sample wines created from the rich volcanic soil just outside of Pompeii. Soak up the sun with a free afternoon in Positano. Spend 2 nights in a unique cave dwelling in Matera and your last 2 nights in the Puglia region in a personal converted house. Uncover the Baroque excellence of Lecce, an artisan city of limestone. Note - Flights extra - We can arrange your flights.
17-Night Kenya Safari & Indian Ocean Experience
Join Special Travel's Rick MacSwain as he returns for the 5th time to Kenya on safari.
Please NOTE: This is NOT an off-the-shelf, pre-packaged tour. Our unique safari is designed to provide the greatest opportunity to experience the Big 5 in comfort and safety.
January 10th - 27th, 2025 -- $12,399 CAD p/p based on double
Highlights (Limited to 24 Guests)
2 Nights to rest after a long flight, 2 Nights in Samburu, 2 Nights in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, 1 Night Lake Nakuru, 3 Nights Masai Mara, 1 Night Lake Naivasha, 2 Nights Amboseli National Park with Mt. Kilimanjaro as the backdrop and 4 Nights post safari on the Indian Ocean at an all-inclusive beachfront resort.
• Luxury Lodges / Hotels (6 Nights in tented lodges)
• Private Land Cruisers with open hatch roofs, onboard fresh drinking water, binoculars & coolers
• Safety & Comfort - Only 4 guests per Land Cruiser with a private English-speaking driver guide
• Daily morning & afternoon game drives
• Visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre including lunch. Please contact me!
South Africa - Victoria Falls & Botswana
Depart Canada January 31st - Feb 14th, 2025
From $7999 CAD p/p double occupancy
Includes: Escorted by Special Travel / Western Canada
Park fees and domestic flights - Victoria Falls & Botswana
5 Star accommodations, 29 meals, vineyard tasting
Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, 8 game drives, Cape Winelands, Cape Town and Table Mountain. (International flights not included)
Get ready for an unparalleled journey through southern Africa's cultural diversity and abundant wildlife. Seek out the “Big 5” on 8 different safari game drives. Get a taste of South African culture at local wineries. Witness the natural beauty of Victoria Falls and learn about its people during a township visit and home-hosted lunch. Greet African elephants and spend time learning about them. Search for animals along the winding Chobe River. Epic scenery and winding coastlines come together in an incredible adventure.
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Join one of our customized experiences, or let us create a group for you! At Special Travel we specialize in crafting unforgettable group travel experiences. Whether you are planning a family reunion, a friend's getaway, or a corporate retreat, we are dedicated to making every journey seamless and enjoyable.
* Tailored Itineraries (to any destination)
We design custom travel plans, unique to your group's interest
* Expert Coordination
From transportation to accommodation, our team handles all logistics, ensuring a stress-free adventure
* Shared Memories
We create opportunities for bonding and shared experiences that you'll cherish for a lifetime
* Cost Efficiency
Benefit from group discounts and shared expenses, making your dream trip more affordable.
Travel together, laugh together, and explore together with Special Travel. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on creating memories.