Specialised
Specialised tours for the mature traveller
A collection of small group tours that are focused on spending more time, often in single locations exploring and learning about particular subjects or period in history. With the support of the program leader, specialist guides share their learnings with group members. Specialist tours from Odyssey include, Dinosaurs, arts and literature, architecture and archaeology.
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22 days
Mar, Sep, MayFlorence: Living in a Renaissance City
Visiting Italy
A small group tour with like minded people, couples or solo travellers, that is based in Florence. An authentic experience of living in this Renaissance city The daily itineraries draw on local guides to share their knowledge on this unique European tour. Trips to Pisa, Lucca and Perugia are included.
From A$13,695 AUD
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Oct, MarNew York small group tour
Visiting United States of America
Embark on a 10-day small group tour, centrally based in midtown Manhattan, exploring the vibrant cultural landscape of New York City. Each day brings fresh adventures, from the iconic streets of Manhattan to the eclectic neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Delve into renowned landmarks like Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center, while also venturing off the beaten path to discover hidden gems and off-Broadway shows, providing rich insights into the dynamic essence of contemporary New York.
This tour is meticulously curated to immerse you in the artistic tapestry of the city, with a particular focus on its world-class museums and galleries. Marvel at the masterpieces housed in institutions like the Guggenheim and MoMA, showcasing a diverse array of artistic treasures gifted by patrons from across the globe, including merchants and bankers.
Additionally, indulge in four captivating performances or concerts, offering a spectrum of cultural experiences. As a special highlight, the itinerary includes an overnight excursion to Florida, where you'll explore the extraordinary Dali Museum. Here, over 70 works by the visionary artist Salvador Dali await, providing an unforgettable journey into the surreal and sublime.
From A$17,310 AUD
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May, AprWorld of Shakespeare | Small Group Tour
Visiting England
This small group tour for mature couples and solo travellers visits Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford upon Avon and Anne Hathaway's cottage all form part of this small group tour escorted by a tour director and local guides sharing their knowledge on this guided tour. Included are performances in London at the Globe & RSC in Shakespeare's Stratford upon Avon.
From A$7,950 AUD
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Jun, MayBach Classical European Music Festival small group tours
Visiting Germany
Enjoy the best of Bach travelling with mature couples or solo travellers in a small group tour. We take time to appreciate not just the music but also to explore Bach's history and influences in Germany. The program spends 16 days visiting the locations that where influences on his life as well as attending the Bach Music festival in Leipzig.
From A$13,340 AUD
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Sep, Jun, Mar, OctEuropean Ballet escorted small groups tour for senior travellers
Visiting France, Germany
For couples and solo travellers who enjoy the ballet and the arts this 16 day program from Amsterdam to Hamburg and finishing in Paris is a dance delight. Programs and actual performances will vary, but the structure and fabric of the experiences to be enjoyed within a small group remains the cornerstone of your experience on this program.
From A$12,695 AUD
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Aug, May, SepItaly and France, history of gardens small group escorted tour
Visiting France, Italy
Odyssey's small group tour explores some of the classic gardens of Italy and France that reflect changing fashions and garden designs throughout the ages. This fully escorted tour features an Odyssey Program Leader and a handful of local guides who will examine, discuss, compare and contrast the cultural and temporal similarities and diversities between the gardens of Italy and France and the historical influences on their design.
From A$17,595 AUD
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AugPrehistoric Britain small group history tour including standing stones
Visiting England, Scotland
This guided tour invites you to explore UNESCO World heritage sites at Skara Brae in the Orkneys, Isle of Skye, and Stonehenge in a prehistoric tour. This escorted tour has trips to key sites in Scotland, and the Irish sea in Wales such as Gower Peninsula and National Museum in Cardiff and England. Each day tour is supported by local guides.
From A$16,750 AUD
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SepScandinavian Design Small Group Tour: Denmark, Sweden and Finland
Visiting Denmark, Finland
Denmark, Sweden and Finland realised that the only way to remain competitive on the world stage was through the value of superior design. Travelling with like-minded people on our small group tour you will explore the cities and towns where those high quality products, appreciated around the world, are created including hygge.
From A$16,685 AUD
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SepBelgium, Netherlands, France, Germany Art Tour | Western Europe Art Tour
Visiting Belgium, France
Most of us have already experienced the grandeur of classic galleries such as the Louvre and the National Gallery. Travel with like-minded people in a small group tour and be surprised by the lesser-known but equally wonderful smaller art galleries across Northwest Europe.
From A$15,895 AUD
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Aug, SepWildflowers tour of Western Australia
Visiting Western Australia
Escorted small group tour for senior and mature travellers as a couple of solo traveller. Upto 12 people of WA's Wildflower regions including Esperance and the Fitzgerald river National park. Local guides and program leader share knowledge about this fascinating region whilst in bloom.
From A$12,250 AUD
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Sep, AugDiscovering the Life of Beethoven | Small Group Tour
Visiting Germany
Travellers on this small group tour will have the chance to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of Beethoven’s life and music. Beginning in the city of Bonn, where Beethoven was born, we visit the city precincts and buildings where Beethoven’s unique artistic sensibility was formed. In Vienna, we explore many of the concert halls and churches where his work was performed. In each city visited we attend performances of his work.
From A$10,895 AUD
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AugRomans in France small group specialist history tours for seniors
Visiting France, Switzerland
Join our small group tour to explore what remains of the Roman Gaul. France, Belgium, Luxembourg and South-west Germany were occupied by Roman Gaul some 2,000 years ago. To this region the Romans brought roads, bridges, education, cities and, perhaps, above all the Peace of Rome.
From A$16,995 AUD
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