Road Scholar

Road Scholar

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Ireland at a Slower Pace: Countryside & Culture, Galway to Dublin
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible

Highlights

  • Learn about the natural forces behind the legendary beauty of Ireland’s wild spaces on expert-led discoveries of the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and County Kerry
  • Discover traditional Irish food on a local food trail
  • Join locals to take part in customary Irish pastimes, including the country’s vibrant music and dance traditions
11 days$245 / day
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Stepping Stones in the Atlantic: The Hebrides, Faroes, Shetland & Orkney Islands
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Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Navigate to some of the most beautiful, isolated islands in the Atlantic including St. Kilda and the Faroe Islands.
  • Interact with the 60 or so residents of Fair Isle, the most remote inhabited island in the United Kingdom.
  • Discover Orkney’s remarkable prehistoric sites including two ceremonial stone circles and a well-preserved village.
15 days
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Enchanting Ireland: Town and Country
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Absorb the beauty of Ireland’s West at the soaring Cliffs of Moher and the otherworldly Burren.
  • Learn about the life of an Irish farmer as one welcomes you to his land and discusses the meeting of tradition and technology in agriculture.
  • In Dublin, get a look at the Book of Kells, attend a show at the Abbey Theatre and enjoy free time to discover the city.
11 days$205 / day
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Yellowstone’s Great Outdoors With Your Grandchild
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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
6 days$400 / day
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Wonders of Chile and Argentina: Patagonia, Iguazu Falls and Splendid Cities
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

  • Discover both Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, crossing from one to the other by boat like the early settlers
  • Learn about the world-class Chilean and Argentinean wine industry and visit a vineyard
  • Feel the mist from Iguazu Falls as you explore the waterfall from the Argentinean sides
14 days$379 / day
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From Legends to History: Turkey's Legacy of Civilizations and Culture
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible

Highlights

  • A local artisan in Avanos teaches ceramic hand arts
  • Visit the underground city in Cappadocia, complete with ventilation and communication systems
  • Examine the exquisitely wrought biblical mosaics in Istanbul’s Byzantine Kariye Mosque
17 days$265 / day
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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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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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John Clark

Dec 2024

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Unethical and misleading trip…

Unethical and misleading trip insurance. Not a refund at all. Money kept a...

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Gerda Reed

Dec 2024

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My Husband and I recently went with…

My Husband and I recently went with Road Scholar to Jekyll Island. It was a beginner to intermediate watercolor class. MY husband had never painted with watercolor ...

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