AMALFI COAST – MINORI
May 30 – June 09, 2025

11 Day Escorted
Superior Class Tour

SOLD OUT

A single destination vacation on the Mediterranean Sea

The AMALFI COAST is a stretch of coastline in southern Italy overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salerno. Attracting international tourists of all classes annually, the Amalfi Coast was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Celebrated worldwide for its Mediterranean landscape and natural beauty, the Coast is named after the town of Amalfi, which is its main historical and political centre. It is one of Italy’s most memorable destinations.

Like the rest of the region, the Amalfi Coast has a Mediterranean climate, featuring warm summers and mild winters. It is located on a relatively steep southern shore of the Sorrentine Peninsula. The only land route to the Amalfi Coast is the 25 mi long Amalfi Drive, which runs along the coastline from the town of Vietri sul Mare in the east to Positano in the west.

MINORI is a small town located in the middle of the Amalfi Coast.    HOTEL VILLA ROMANA, www.hotelvillaromana.it is an elegant, comfortable 4 star resort, modern and cozy, with a strong Mediterranean identity.  The hotel features a restaurant, bar and pool. Two high-level spas – Otium Spa Bagno Romano and Otium Spa Mare – in the center of Minori provide a wide array of services.

 Tour cost:             $2990 land rate per person in double room

Single suppl:          $850

Gratuities:              $150 

Arriving:                Rome

Departure:            Rome

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• • All transfers
  • Welcome Dinner and cocktail
  • Full-day excursion to Amalfi/Ravello by minibus on 3rd day
  • Entrance fees to the Cathedral in Amalfi
  • Entrance fees to Villa Rufolo in Ravello
  • Full day excursion to Sorrento by minibus on 5th day
  • Tasting of local products on a local farm in the area of Sorrento on the 5th day
  • Full day excursion to Capri-Anacapro on the 8th day
  • Boat: Minori/Capri/Minori with reserved seats
  • Transportation on Capri Island
  • Entrance fees to Villa San Michele in Anacapri
  • Entrance fees to the Augustus Garden in Capri
  • Farewell Dinner with wine
  • English speaking guide on all excursions and throughout stay
  • AC bus to all excursions mentioned above

INCLUDED:

• • Airport transfers
  • HOTEL VILLA ROMANA ****, pool and beachfront
  • Two high-level spas:  Otium Spa Bagno Romano and Otium Spa Mare
  • Daily Breakfast and Dinner

 NOT INCLUDED:

• • Hotel tax, 4 Euro per person per night
  • Airfare (we can assist you in purchasing your airline tickets)

 Detailed itinerary will be forthcoming.

PLAST Ukrainian Scouting Organization
Плем’я Перші Стежі організує
Maндрівні Стежки Культури
June 19 – July 1, 2025

13 Day Escorted Тоur
for PLAST members only
Ages 18 – 28

Христина Сілецька
(Комендaнт)
Тарас Сілецький
(Заступник)

SOLD OUT

Rome – Florence- Venice – Graz – Vienna
plus: Pisa, Verona, Villach

Tour Highlights Included:

·        Selected 3* hotels

·        Rooming: Double or triple occupancy

·        Daily breakfast and dinner

·        Bottle of water daily

·        Farewell dinner

·        Private AC bus from Rome to Vienna

·        Airport transfers

·        Licensed English  speaking Tour Director

·        Licensed English speaking local guides

·        Guided tours in Rome, Pisa, Florence, Venice and Vienna

·        Entrance fees to sites listed below:

o   ROOM: Sisteen Chapel, Colosseum

o   PISA: Cathedral and Leaning Tower

o   FLORENCE: Palazzo Vecchio, Galleria degli Uffizi

o   VENICE: Doge’s Palace

o   VILLACH: Ski lift ride

o   VIENNA: Hofburg, Schoenbrunn Palace, Spanish Riding School

NOT INCLUDED:

• • Hotel tax payable upon check-in 2-3 Euro per person per night
  • Airfare (we can assist you in purchasing your airline tickets)
  • All rates are subject to Euro/USD currency fluctuation exchange and fuel surcharge. Tour price is based on exchange rates for land cost as of May 2024.  Itinerary and price is subject to change without prior notice.

Detailed day by day itinerary

Please be at departure Airport 3 hrs prior to flight time.

Check baggage to ROME.  Check in with group leader

Rome, the capital of Italy, is situated along the shores of the Tiber River. A population of almost 5 million makes Rome the most populous metropolitan city in Italy.  Vatican City (the smallest country in the world) is an independent country inside the city boundaries of Rome.  Rome is often referred to as the City of Seven Hills due to its geographic location and also as the “Eternal City.“ Rome is  considered to be the cradle of western civilization and  the center of the Catholic Church.

Upon arrival at Rome Inter Airport (FIUMICINO), pass through passport and customs control.  You will be met by your Tour Director, who will direct you to your bus for transfer to group hotel.  Dinner at hotel.  Time permitting, an evening tour of the seven hills of Rome by night!

After breakfast –  first full day of sightseeing.   Projected program:

St. Peters Basilica The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply Saint Peter’s Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance.  St. Peter’s is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines. Construction began in 1506 and was completed by 1626.  Styles are Renaissance and Baroque.  Architects were Michelangelo, Lorenzo Bernini and Donato Benzoin. Here you will see the most famous statue Madonna della Pieta, and for Ukrainians the crypt of Ukrainian Bishop martyr Josaphat Kuntsevych. Bishop Kuntsevych was canonized in 1867 by Pope Pius IX.

 Sistine Chapel The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope’s official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. The Sistine Chapel ceiling, a series of frescoes painted by  Michelangelo, stands as one of the greatest works of art in world history. It is here where the papal conclave is held – the process of selecting a new pope.

 Lunch in the city under own arrangements.

Trevi Fountain The Trevi Fountain, built in the 1700s, is perhaps one of Rome’s most iconic structures. Erected on the site of an ancient Roman water source, the fountain is made of the same material as the Colosseum (travertine stone).  Designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762. Learn the myth of three coins in a fountain!!!

 Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at hotel.   We join our tourist bus to discover “Ukrainian Rome.”

Santa Sofia a Via Boccea, also known as the Basilica of St. Sophia, is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic church in Rome, Italy. It is a place of worship and gathering for Ukrainian immigrants in Italy.  The church’s interior is decorated with mosaics that reflect the style of Ukrainian churches The Divine Liturgy is celebrated according to the Byzantine-Ukrainian rite, while still in full communion with the Catholic Church.

Authorized by Cardinal Josyf Slipyj, the Major Archbishop of Lviv, the church was built in 1967-1968. The church was modeled after the cathedral of the same name in Kyiv, Ukraine. Cardinal Slipyj spent 18 years in a Soviet gulag, until his release in 1963. He was not allowed to return to Ukraine. During Soviet rule in Ukraine, Santa Sofia served as the mother church for Ukrainian Greek Catholics.

We proceed to our bus to Piazza dei Monti.  Lunch under own arrangements.

 Santi Sergio e Bacco is a Catholic church of the Byzantine Rite located on Piazza Madonna dei Monti in the Monti division of Rome. Sergius and Bacchus were 4^th century Syrian Christian soldiers who were tortured for refusing to give up their faith.

Since 1970, it has been the national church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholics and is known officially as the “Parish of Ukrainian Catholics.”

 Our final destination today is the COLOSSEUM, located one block from Santi Sergio e Bacco Church.

The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheater (72-80AD) located in the center of Rome, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built. Despite its age, the Colosseum is still the largest standing amphitheater in the world. Thousands of hand-to-hand combats between gladiators and other public spectacles were held in this arena. It is one of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions.

Breakfast at hotel.  Today we leave Rome and proceed north to Pisa.

Pisa is a city in Italy’s Tuscany region, best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Already tilting when it was completed in 1372, the 56m white-marble cylinder is the bell tower of the Romanesque, striped-marble cathedral that stands next to it. Also located here is the Baptistry, whose renowned acoustics are demonstrated by amateur singers daily, as well as the Caposanto Monumentale cemetery. 

Lunch break, followed by a tour of the Cathedral. Volunteers are welcome to walk up the tower!   We continue to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Montecatini Terme – The largest and most famous of Tuscany’s spa towns, Montecatini Terme has been revered for its curative waters since at least the 16th century.  Our stop for 2 nights at a lovely hotel to rest before and after Florence.

Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell’Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.” 

Shop at the Ponte Vecchio bridge – a medieval stone closed arch bridge over the Arno River. It is the only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during World War II. Known for the shops (jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers) built along it.

We return to Montecatini for dinner and overnight.

VERONA is a city in northern Italy’s Veneto region, with a medieval old town built between the winding Adige River. It’s famous for being the setting of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” A 14th-century residence with a tiny balcony overlooking a courtyard is said to be “Juliet’s House.” The Verona Arena is a huge 1st-century Roman amphitheater, which currently hosts concerts and large-scale opera performances.

Guided city tour and free time for lunch.  In the afternoon, we travel to Lido for dinner and overnight. Here we stay 2 nights while visiting Venice.

Early after breakfast, we take our bus to the boat loading dock for transfer to Venice.

VENICE , the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare, which is lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco,  features St. Mark’s Basilica, tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower, offering views of the city’s red roofs. City tour will include Doge’s Palace built in 1340, in Venetian Gothic style. It was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic of Venice.

Return to hotel in Lido for dinner and overnight.

VILLACH  Today, marvel at the spectacular natural setting of this famous ski area in Austria.  Enjoy a ski lift ride up the mountain and free time on “top” for lunch.             In the afternoon, we rejoin our bus for the ride to GRAZ – a lovely Austrian village for dinner and overnight.

 GRAZ is the second largest city in Austria and the capital city of the   province of Styria. At its center is Hauptplatz, the medieval old town’s main square. Shops and restaurants line the narrow streets, which blend Renaissance and baroque architecture.  Graz has preserved its historic center and boasts wonderful food, beer and wine. Good shopping for ski outfits – in off season rates!

Vienna.  Austria’s capital, lies on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. The Museums Quartier district displays works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists. Modern architecture by Hundertwasser is also a draw.

Stefans Kirche  (1578) – St. Stephen’s Cathedral is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna and the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna. 

Hofburg Spanish Riding School   This school is an Austrian institution dedicated to the preservation of classical training of Lipizzaner horses, based in Vienna. Performances in the Hofburg are a big tourist attraction.

Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, transfer to the Ukrainian Catholic Church

 (time TBA)  8-12 Postgasse, Vienna

St. Barbara’s Greek Catholic Church (Barbarakirche) is the first Ukrainian Greek Catholic parish in Vienna.  Built by the Jesuits in 1652, it was later granted to the Greek Catholics by Empress Maria Theresa in 1775. The parish became an important center of Ukrainian community life in Vienna. The Barbareum seminary and a boarding school were located at the church. 

Free time for lunch.

Schoenbrunn Palace is one of Europe’s most beautiful Baroque complexes and has been in the possession of the Habsburgs since 1569. It was the main summer residence of the Habsburgs rulers. The palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural and historic monuments in Austria.  

Enjoy this day in Vienna on your own.

Enjoy a delicious treat at one of Vienna’s famous coffeehouses!

 Shopping streets in Vienna: Grabenstrasse, Kaertnerstrasse, Marihilferstrasse Return to hotel for farewell dinner  (time and location TBA) and overnight.

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to Schwechat Airport in Vienna for your flight/s home.

MEXICO  Dental Turism
Playa del Carmen Experience
December 13 – 21, 2025

8 Days All Inclusive

Group Departure

Host from USA

Marijka Helbig

 
Our family has been vacationing in Playa del Carmen for more than 30 years, always enjoying the warm hospitality of Hotel Allegro and its beautiful gated community just a short 40-minute drive from Cancun’s airport. With convenient non-stop flights, it’s an easy and stress-free escape.

Five years ago, I discovered something that makes this destination even more special: many of the Canadian and American guests return here not only for the sunshine, but also for the exceptional dental care available at Smile Makeover, a world-class clinic right in Playa. The clinic features the latest Zeiss technology, outstanding service, and a professional team that goes above and beyond to make patients feel comfortable.

My own experience was transformative. In the U.S., my dental work was estimated at over $40,000. At Smile Makeover, I completed everything in just two one-week visits, with full conscious sedation available (a huge relief for someone like me who struggles with dental anxiety). The total cost was $14,000 — not including travel and hotel — an incredible savings without compromising quality.

The results? A beautiful, healthy smile that I’ll cherish for years. If you’re curious about combining a tropical getaway with affordable, top-tier dental care, join me December 13-21, 2025. You’ll be home for Christmas with your dental concerns solved and a radiant smile to show for it.

For more information, contact Scope or visit the Smile Makeover website.

Playa del Carmen is a coastal resort town in Mexico, along the Yucatán Peninsula’s Riviera Maya strip of Caribbean shoreline. In the state of Quintana Roo, it’s known for its palm-lined beaches and coral reefs. Its Quinta Avenida pedestrian thoroughfare runs parallel to the beach, with blocks of shops, restaurants and nightspots ranging from laid-back bars to dance clubs.

Tour cost:    from $700 per person in double room – all inclusive

Single suppl:   $ 600

Gratuities:        $ 150 

Arriving:        Cancun

Departure:     Cancun

FLIGHTS: We will assist you in obtaining your international flights from any USA or Canadian gateway city

HOTEL:                Allegro Maya  Hotel Standard, First-class and Supeior rooms

TRANSFERS           Upon arrival and departure and to/from dental clinic.

TURKEY Antalya
plus Istanbul
May 30 – June 10, 2026

12 Day Escorted
First Class Tour
A single destination
vacation to the most beautiful region of the Mediterranean. It combines a blue sea, a luxury
resort and antiquity

Deposit deadline  November 15, 2025

Antalya is a Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled Old Harbor, flanked by large hotels. It is the fifth-most populous city in Turkey and recognized as the “capital of tourism” in Turkey. A gateway to Turkey’s southern Mediterranean region, the Turquoise Coast, Antalya offers history, culture and natural beauty.

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races. Numerous Egyptian obelisks can be seen in the city. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and lavish Christian mosaics. 

Tour Land cost:         $3600 Land rate per person in double room
Single supplement:   $4100
Gratuities:                  $150
Arriving:                     Antalya
Departing:                  Istanbul

Hotels: (pending confirmation)

• • Antalya: Rubi Platinum*****  https://rubiplatinum.com/en/

  • Istanbul: Antik Hotel****        https://www.antikhotel.com/

Included services:

• • Transfer from Antalya airport to hotel in Antalya

  • 7 nights in Antalya with half board accommodation (B,D)

  • 3 excursions in Antalya, shown on the itinerary (incl. entrance fees)

  • Transfer from hotel in Antalya to Antalya airport

  • Transfer from Istanbul airport to hotel in Istanbul

  • 3 nights in Istanbul, breakfast basis

  • Farewell Dinner

  • 2 excursions in Istanbul, shown on the itinerary (incl. entrance fees)

  • Transfer from hotel to Istanbul airport

  • English speaking tour guide

  • Bus with air conditioning and microphone

Entrance fees include:

• • Antalya Museum 20€

  • Perge 16€

  • Aspendos 20€

  • Myra 18€

  • Saint Nicholas Church 22€

  • Hagia Sophia Museum 30€

  • Topkapi Palace 50€

Services not included:

• • Lunches

  • Museum entrance fees that are not on the itinerary

  • Personal expenses

  • Flight from Antalya to Istanbul

Please be at your airport at least 3 hrs prior to departure.  Check baggage to Antalya.

Upon arrival in Antalya – transfer to your hotel.

Antalya is the largest Turkish city along the Mediterranean coast, renowned for its stunning beaches and breathtaking coastal scenery. Legend has it that Queen Cleopatra fell in love with the crystal-clear waters of the Antalya seaside. One of the most popular beaches is even named after her. 

Welcome dinner at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.  At 10:00am, join your touring coach and guide for a tour of Antalya.

First, a walking tour through the old part of the city, then continue to explore the ancient Roman remnants: Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the visit of the Roman emperor in 130 A.D., and the 2nd-century Hidirlik Tower, which offers panoramic views of the city, the harbor, and the Mediterranean Sea.

Lunch break

Enjoy a boat trip along the Falez coast. Falez, derived from the French word “falaise,” refers to a steep, rocky coastline. The Antalya Cliffs are considered one of Turkey’s most impressive natural attractions. They extend for 13 km and play a vital role in the city’s identity.

These breathtaking and massive formations can be viewed more closely from the sea, with tour boats leaving from Kaleiçi Marina. 

Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.  

Day at your leisure to enjoy the beach and pools.

After breakfast we depart at 10:00am to visit the ancient city of Perge.

Perga, or Perge, was initially an ancient Lycian settlement that later evolved into a Greek city in Pamphylia. It served as the capital of the Roman province of Pamphylia Secunda, which is now situated in Antalya Province.

The stunning ancient city of Perge was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. It boasts some of the most beautiful Hellenistic and Roman ruins in Turkey. The city is steeped in history, having been visited by Alexander the Great and the Apostle Paul, who preached there during his missionary journeys. Key attractions of the city include the remarkably well-preserved Aspendos theater, the best-preserved Roman stadium in western Turkey, exquisite Roman baths, towering Hellenistic defenses, and long rows of beautiful colonnaded streets.

Time for shopping and lunch.  We return to our hotel late afternoon for dinner.

Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.  

Day at your leisure to enjoy the beach and pools.

Following an early breakfast, we depart at 8:00am for our full day trip to Demre.

Demre, a municipality and district in Antalya Province, is known as the Lycian town of Myra, the home of Saint Nicholas of Myra. This area is a popular destination for Christian pilgrims. Lycian rock tombs were carved into the mountainside to allow ancient angels to reach the departed.

Lunch break

Afternoon visit to St. Nicholas Church. Saint Nicholas of Myra (270 – 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from Patara in Anatolia during the time of the Roman Empire. Due to the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker. He was recognized for his kindness and generosity, and his legendary habit of secret gift-giving gave rise to the folklore of Santa Claus (“Saint Nick”). Return to the hotel for dinner.

Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.  

Day at your leisure to enjoy the beach and pools.

Breakfast at hotel.  Transfer to Antalya Airport for morning flight to Istanbul.

Istanbul is Turkey’s economic, cultural, and historical capital, with a population of over 16 million residents, making up 20% of Turkey’s population. It is the most populous city in Europe and the sixteenth-largest city in the world.

Bus transfer to our hotel.    Lunch under own arrangements. Afterwards, we proceed for afternoon tour of this enchanting city.

We start the tour at Hippodrome Square. The Hippodrome served as the sporting and social hub of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The constructions of the İbrahim Paşa Palace in the 16th century and the Blue Mosque in the 17th century damaged the hippodrome, which led to its abandonment and destruction in the 18th century.

We visit the Blue Mosque, known for its stunning blue tiles, six minarets, and intricate decorative details. It stands as a testament to the grandeur of Ottoman architecture, making it a must-see attraction in Istanbul. It draws millions of visitors each year, including tourists and worshippers.

Tour ends at the Grand Bazaar – to enjoy on your own!

After breakfast, our morning tour features Hagia Sophia, officially known as the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. As a mosque and former church, it stands as a significant cultural and historical landmark in Istanbul.

For nearly a thousand years after its construction, it was the largest cathedral in all of Christendom. It functioned as a hub of religious, political, and artistic life for the Byzantine world.

We continue our tour to Topkapı Palace, also known as the Seraglio. From the 1460s until the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1856, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and was the primary residence of its sultans. It is an architectural marvel, featuring the Harem, which is an essential interior to see. Countless rooms are filled with items of indescribable opulence. The collections include the cloak of Prophet Muhammad.

Remainder of the day free to shop at the Grand Bazaar

Free day

Evening Farewell Gala

Transfer to Airport for flights home.