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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Great Composers of Europe
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Attend a concert of works by the great composers of Vienna, one of the leading cities for classical music
  • Go backstage at the Estates Theatre in Prague, known as the jewel of neoclassical theater architecture
  • Explore the lovely Alpine city of Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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From Monkeys to Macaws: Colorful Costa Rica With Your Family
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I like to spend much of the day exploring
  • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
  • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Photography, National Parks, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Relaxing Retreats, Holy Land

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Seaside Hikes in Croatia
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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

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

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We “Dig” Dinosaurs: A Grandchild Dinosaur Adventure
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Dig alongside paleontologists at actual dinosaur dig sites, using the same tools that they use while you learn about digging, mapping and preserving bones
  • Learn about each step in the process of bringing a dinosaur to life, from discovery, digging and preparation to molding, casting, and display
  • Explore the Wyoming Dinosaur Center on a scavenger hunt with your grandchild and take home invertebrate fossils and creative projects you’ve worked on together

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Music Cities USA: Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Thrill in a live performance at the Grand Ole Opry from your seats in the Gold Circle section of the music hall
  • Visit B
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  • King’s Blues Club on Beale Street for a southern smorgasbord of Memphis-style BBQ ribs, pulled pork and more and a modern blues performance by the house band
  • At the world-famous New Orleans School of Cooking, learn how to cook Creole and Cajun as a local chef demonstrates a traditional dish — then lunch on the creation

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning, Music

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An Epic Railroad Journey: New England History Comes to Life
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Hear about New Hampshire’s railroads from a railroad historian and journalist, and then join him aboard the Conway Notch Train
  • Board the Mount Washington Cog for a journey to the highest peak in New England
  • Ride the beautiful Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train on a scenic journey along the Pemigewasset River

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Secret Isles of Great Britain and Ireland
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Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover enchanting gardens including the subtropical Tresco Abbey Gardens.
  • Explore archaeological sites like the Callanish Standing Stones and medieval blackhouse villages.
  • Residents of Ireland’s Tory Island introduce you to their language, music and stories.

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

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Beyond the View: The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I like to spend much of the day exploring
  • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
  • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Photography, National Parks, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Relaxing Retreats, Holy Land

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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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