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LAND TOUR SCHEDULE

2024-2026

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November 21 & 22, 2024
NEW DATES

Ft Myers Murder Mystery Dinner Train 

Trip Coordinator: Walkowiak

Activity Level: 2 - Moderate

On this trip we are heading south for an overnight

adventure to Sarasota, Ft Myers and Punta Gorda.

We will visit St. Armand's Circle to enjoy some exploring, shopping and lunch on your own. In Ft Myers we board Seminole Gulf Railway's Murder Mystery Dinner Show where a comical mystery unravels before your eyes while enjoying a 5-course dinner. On the next day we will visit Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda. PAYMENT IS DUE IN FULL AT SIGN UP. Contact Linda Walkowiak at (516) 652-8444 or lwalkowiakstc@gmail.com

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December 11-18, 2024

Callaway Gardens, Pigeon Forge, & Nashville – “Country Christmas”

Trip Coordinators: Reckenbeil, Cathi and Don

Activity Level: 3 – Average

Saddle up for a downright enchanting 8-day, 7-night Christmastime bus journey, soaking in the holiday magic of Callaway Gardens, Pigeon Forge, and Nashville! From the famous dazzling light display in Callaway Gardens to the foot-stompin' shows in Dollywood, it's a festive adventure. In Nashville, catch the Grand Old Opry in top-tier style and revel in Gaylord Opryland's holiday charm. Bid adieu with a cozy stay at the Marriott at Grand National in Opelika, Alabama. Make this trip a glorious addition to your holiday festivities! Contact Cathi and Don Reckenbeil at  908-240-2060 creckenb@gmail.com and Don.Reckenbeil@cbmoves.com

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March 28 – April 14, 2025

Japan’s Cultural Treasures with Hiroshima Extension

Escort:  Larson

Activity Level:  5 – Strenuous

Space available. This 18 day, 16 night Japan Land Tour through Overseas Adventure Travel begins in Tokyo and ends in Hiroshima.  We will be traveling during Cherry Blossom time.  The trip will include the services of an O.A.T. Tour Guide and will be limited to 16 Solivita Travel Club members.  This private tour features the highlights of both cities stated above plus visiting many others such as Hakone, Kanazawa, and Kyoto.  A private motorcoach and rail transportation (including a bullet train) will be provided throughout our trip.  To book this exciting land tour contact Glenn Larson at 513-433-9288 or Glenn45140@gmail.com.

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March 28 – April 14, 2025

Japan’s Cultural Treasures with Tokyo Immersion

Trip Coordinators: Reckenbeil, Cathi and Don

Activity Level: 5 - Strenuous

Wait list only for singes & doubles. Explore 2,000 years of Japanese history and culture with our own small group of 16 travelers, beginning in ultra-modern Tokyo during Cherry Blossom time. You’ll see Mt. Fuji, meet sumo wrestlers, and board the bullet train toward Kanazawa for its samurai architecture and landscaped gardens. Visit Kyoto, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring exquisite Japanese temples and a 52-foot Buddha. Experience Japanese traditions such as zen meditation, a tea ceremony, and the art of flower arranging. Overseas Adventure Travel provides experienced local guides throughout the 18-day, 16-night Land Tour. For the full 4-page flyer, contact Cathi and Don Reckenbeil at 908-240-2060 or creckenb@gmail.com.

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April 6 - 11, 2025

Springtime in Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll

Trip Coordinator: McMahon

Activity Level: 3 - Average

Join me on a six-day, five-night springtime adventure to Charleston, South Carolina with one-night stays in Savannah and Jekyll Island in Georgia. You will enjoy fabulous Southern cooking, including a cooking demonstration, a trolley tour, a wonderful Southern inspired concert, a city carriage tour, a harbor tour and the beauty and fragrance of Southern plantation gardens. This trip includes r/t transportation leaving from Freedom Park, five nights’ accommodations, five breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners. Contact Nancy McMahon

at (860) 989-5784 or nrmcmahon04@gmail.com

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May 18 – 29, 2025

Best of Italy

Trip Coordinator:  Reckenbeil

Activity Level:  4 – Extensive

7 spots are still available and these spaces are guaranteed only until October 18, 2024. Join us for this iconic journey on Collette's "Best of Italy" land tour from May 18 - 29, 2025. Come ignite your senses as you fall in love with Italy! Amore! Imagine wandering through the enchanting streets of Rome, where ancient history and modern culture collide in a symphony of flavors and colors.  Savor the exquisite tastes of authentic Italian cuisine, from creamy risottos in Venice to the aromatic delights of Tuscany's vineyards. Spend 3 delightful nights in a wine resort in Romagna. Marvel at the artistic treasures of Florence and the timeless beauty of Venice's canals. Each day promises a new adventure, a new discovery, and a new reason to fall in love with Italy.  Join us for this unforgettable journey and let the allure of Italy captivate your heart.  Contact Cathi and Don Reckenbeil at (908) 240-2060 creckenb@gmail.com.

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May 26 – June 6, 2025

National Parks of America

Trip Coordinator:  Lewandowski

Activity Level:  4 – Extensive

Have you ever wanted to visit our beautiful National Parks? You won’t want to miss this Bucket List trip. We will be visiting some of the most popular National Parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore, Jackson Hole, Wyoming and more.  This breathtaking trip out West will be for 12 days starting in Scottsdale and Sedona, Arizona and ending in Rapid City, South Dakota. Don’t hesitate, the trip is filling up fast. Contact Hannah Lewandowski at 203-982-7411 or hslewandowski23@netzero.net.

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August 2 – 11, 2025

Capitals of the Scandinavian Countries

Trip Coordinator: Lewandowski

Activity Level: 4 – Extensive

Have you ever wanted to visit Scandinavia in the summertime, which is the perfect time of the year for this unforgettable adventure. This guided land tour by Globus will consist of spending two nights in each capital city, beginning in Copenhagen, Denmark, then to Oslo, Norway, next stop at Stockholm, Sweden and our final destination will be Helsinki, Finland.  Join me and let's explore these beautiful cities with their breathtaking natural landscapes and well-preserved sites and museums.  Contact Hannah Lewandowski at 203-982-7411 or hslewandowski23@netzero.net

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October 5-10, 2025

Philadelphia, Amish Country & The Brandywine Valley

Trip Coordinator: Fogarty

Activity Level: 3 - Average

Spend 5 nights in the same hotel as you enjoy a quick trip back in history by visiting the sites of colonial America in the city of Brotherly Love. Spend a day in the beautiful Brandywine Valley which includes a visit to Longwood Gardens. Finally visit the Hershey chocolate factory and then off to the Amish Country. Contact Rosie Fogarty at rfogarty626@gmail.com or 407-288-6316

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October 5 -11 2025

Boston, Cape Cod, Newport and the islands of New England

Trip Coordinator: Cisek

Activity Level: 3 - Average

From the storied streets of Boston to the tranquil shores of Cape Cod and the timeless elegance of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket join us for a journey through history, culture and natural beauty. Whether you're drawn to the vibrant city life, serene coastal landscapes or historic charm, this region captivates travelers with its diverse offerings and timeless allure. We'll enjoy a city tour of Boston and stay at the new Margaritaville Resort in Hyannis, see the church where Jack Kennedy married Jackie and see the summer world of the Vanderbilts and Astors.  This is a great leaf peepers delight.  Contact Diane Cisek at dianecisek@gmail.com or 847-533-5232.  

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November 1-20, 2025

“Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam”

Trip Coordinators:  Reckenbeil

Activity Level:  5 - Strenuous

Waitlist Only - names being accepted. On this immersive journey through four countries of Southeast Asia, explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bangkok, Luang Prabang, and Angkor Wat; cruise the Mekong; and tour dazzling temples and haunting ruins. Along the way, you’ll meet locals in their villages and schools, savor exotic cuisines, and discover the Indochina peninsula’s most alluring locales.  Contact Cathi and Don Reckenbeil at 908-240-2060 or creckenb@gmail.com and Don.Reckenbeil@cbmoves.com

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November 9 – 14, 2025

Sunny Tucson and the Old West

Trip Coordinator: MacDowell

Activity Level: 3 – Average

It’s time to venture out west to Tucson, Arizona where the sun shines 350 days a year. We stay five nights in a four star resort hotel and head out each day on a new adventure.  History comes alive as we visit Tombstone, where, in the early days of silver-mining it was made famous by the O.K Corral gunfight.  Among our day trips we go deep into a copper mine and spend an afternoon in the Saguaro National Park as well as much, much more.  Comtact Beth MacDowell at bethp1208@aol.com or 614-657-3436.

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August 11-22, 2026

Canadian Rockies with Glacier National Park

Trip Coordinator:  Larson

Activity Level:  4 – Extensive

Escape the Florida summer heat for a 12-day custom Globus tour of the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park.  In addition to Glacier National Park we'll visit Waterton Lakes, Going to the Sun Road, Lake Macdonald, Kootenay National Park, Banff, the Columbia Ice Field, Jasper, Maligne Lake, Lake Louise & Athabasca Falls. Contact Glenn Larson at glenn45140@gmail.com or 513-433-9288. 

Land Tours

Land tours with the Solivita Travel Club can take place in the continental US or overseas. These trips range in Activity Level from (2)  Moderate to (5) Strenuous.

Italy 2025
Tokyo Japan 2025
Ancient Kingdom 2025
Country Christms 2024
Hiroshima Japan 2025
National Parks 2025
Scandinavia 2025
Philadelphia 2025
Charleston 2025
Tuscon 2025
Glacial National Park 2026
Murder Mystery 2024
Boston/New England 2025
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