Road Scholar

Road Scholar

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Popular global tours with a unique focus on educational experiences for mostly senior travelers.
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Holiday Traditions: Christmas Markets of Austria & Germany
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Experience world-famous traditional Christmas markets from Vienna to Munich, sampling traditional gingerbread and mulled wine
  • Learn about heritage and history in the well-preserved medieval cities of Regensburg and Nuremburg and explore the festive Christmas market at the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace
  • Discover Viennese culture with an expert-led exploration of the Fine Arts Museum followed by a visit to Café Central, once frequented by Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky and Sigmund Freud

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Alpine Hiking in Austria and Italy
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
  • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
  • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Birding, Education / Learning, National Parks, Golf

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Alpine Walking in Austria and Italy
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the magnificent Tyrol regions of Austria and Italy to discover their cultural similarities and differences
  • Discover Ötzi, the mummified Ice Age man
  • Walking lectures highlight the botany of the Dolomites -- including herbs and their healing powers

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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City Walks: Exploring Vienna’s Neighborhoods
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Walk in the footsteps of the artists of Vienna 1900 and the Hapsburgs as you explore the district of Hietzing, including Schönbrunn Palace
  • An evening performance, including works by Mozart, illuminates this imperial city's rich musical past
  • Get a taste of Vienna in the lovely Demel coffeehouse, once a meeting point for Europe’s intellectuals

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Hiking the Hillsides: Switzerland & Austria With Your Grandchild
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Castle Tarasp, a Romansh castle surrounded by picturesque hamlets
  • Walk and learn about the classic Swiss tale, Heidi
  • Ride gondolas, funiculars and historic trains as you take in some of Europe’s most spectacular views

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Hiking & Walking, Education / Learning, National Parks

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Prague and the Imperial Cities of the Danube River
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Follow the course of the Danube through the history, scenery and art of four countries
  • Discover the riches of Vienna and Budapest on expert-led explorations
  • Delve into Czech culture in Prague on an expert-led exploration

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Castles, Farms & Forests: Walking in Austria, France & Germany
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
  • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
  • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Birding, National Parks, Golf

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A Cycling Journey: Vienna to Budapest along the Danube River
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Cycle along the scenic paths of the Danube River Valley for an immersion into the cultures of Austria, Slovakia and Hungary
  • Discover the ancient history of Arabian horse breeding during a visit to an equestrian museum and stud farm
  • With a local historian, embark on a walking field trip of the Old Town Bratislava to learn about its history and landmarks

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Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Cycling & Biking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

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16 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
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Austria

Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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Consumer

Mar 2025

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Ageist gaslighting

I enrolled early in the French Art Voyage because of the caliber of the sites visited: no visit to the overly crowded Louvre but rather to Monet’s Giverny and Cezann...

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Jill Jepson

Mar 2025

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Disappointing …

Although the trip was lovely in many ways, the guide spent the entire tour touting his own ludicrous "theories" (the ancient Egyptians saw dinosaurs, they traveled t...

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Michal McGinnis

Feb 2025

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Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace

When I signed up for the Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace. The hotel listed in the itinerary for day 8&9 was a 4 star hotel on the beach called the Punta L...

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Floralin

Jan 2025

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Same complaint as everyone else

Same complaint as everyone else. While I can see why the Cancel for Any Reason clause may be necessary for the business model, the problem is that THIS IS NOT EXPLA...

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Lolly Kauss

Dec 2024

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Road Scholar SCAMS older adults

If you want a real review and not their good reviews on their website, read this. Their customer service is horrible and they try to get as much money as possible by...

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