Here is our working list for 2027:
March – Morocco expedition (4 left)
If you haven’t yet touched on the African continent…or ridden a camel…this will be an amazing way to do both! (The camel ride isn’t long. ; ) I am working with a guide in Morocco and we’ve curated a 15-day tour through this spectacular and varied country, a former French colony and previously part of the Roman Empire. We’ll visit many points on this itinerary, from lush mountains and vineyards to vast desert and bustling old-world markets; Casablanca, Tangiers, and lesser known but truly stunning areas.
May – Turin, Italy and Normandy, France
What a collection of history and culture. Turin boasts not only the famous Shroud, but it’s also the birthplace of the global Slow Food movement, Vermouth and Lavazza coffee. We will wine, dine and cook our way through Piedmont and then take a train through the Alps to Paris. We’ll make our way to the Normandy area to pay homage to countless brave WWII soldiers and to experience the cultural offerings in this beautiful corner of France.
May – Paris and the Dordogne Valley (5 left)
We’ll start with the glamour and grandeur of a bustling Paris to see historic sites, monuments, and beautiful boulevards. We’ll enjoy the famous cuisine, cultural experiences and a Seine River-sightseeing cruise. Then we’ll move south to the countryside and take in the canals, castles and Bordeaux-style wines of the Dordogne Valley.
September — Fall in Tuscany: Medieval towns and the Chianti wine country (6 left)
If your image of Italy includes cypress trees, red tile roofs, wine and pasta, this is your trip. We’ll spend half our time in the Chianti countryside at a beautiful villa and half in the quaint walled city of Lucca – where we will take part in a spectacular annual celebration. We’ll visit gems like Siena and the Cinque Terre on the Ligurian Sea, we’ll join a truffle hunter and his dog in the woods, and learn to make ravioli and seasonal dishes with Chef Stefano.
September — Sicily: Greek ruins, Mt. Etna and Palermo (FULL)
The bustling capital of Palermo, Mt. Etna, Greek ruins and a confluence of cultures bring you unparalleled food, wine and travel experiences. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and we will see some great highlights. We’ll stay in beautiful and unique boutique hotels like a former villa, walk through the Valley of Temples and explore on the south and east sides of Italy’s largest island. We’ll enjoy boat tours, a cruise up Mt. Etna, volcanic wines, and more
October — The Basque Country of Northern Spain
This unique tour will be another partner excursion, curating the itinerary with a local Basque business owner. Together we’ll explore the history, cuisine and culture of northern Spain and the Basque Country. Seafood, boat rides, the area’s fine wines – it will be a cultural immersion in this autonomous region of Spain that we’ve celebrated in the western U.S. for decades.
.October — Sicily’s East Coast and Mt. Etna (4 left)
Mt. Etna, Arab architecture, Greek ruins and a confluence of cultures that bring you unparalleled food, wine and travel experiences. Sicily is Italy…but it isn’t and you’ll see, hear, and taste why. We’ll stay in beautiful and unique boutique hotels like a former villa and explore on the south and east sides of Italy’s largest island. We’ll enjoy boat tours, a cruise up Mt. Etna to hike the craters, sample volcanic wines, and more.
Send me a note if you have a request or itinerary idea! lynette@cypresstours.net
