Destinations
Since 1969, Cal Discoveries Travel has created learning opportunities for thoughtful travelers. Open your mind and satisfy your wanderlust on one of our unforgettable trips.
Our Top Trips
Dutch Waterways: Amsterdam to Antwerp
Apr. 6 – 14, 2024
On this seven-night, first-class cruise, take in Amsterdam’s gabled houses from the Dutch Golden Age, and meander through Bruges’ romantic old town and along Antwerp’s colorful lanes.

Insider’s Japan
Mar. 18 – 30, 2024
Marvel at views of iconic Mt. Fuji and take a cruise on scenic Ashi Lake at Mt. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

New Zealand Adventure
Jan. 25 – Feb. 9, 2024
Encounter intriguing Rotorua – a geothermal wonder, with its geysers, mud pools, and hot springs – on a city tour.

Finland: Arctic Magnificence
Mar. 1 – 9, 2024
Embrace Finland’s majestic beauty and Nordic charm on this exhilarating, seven-night adventure in the world’s happiest country! Discover vibrant Helsinki and indulge in the quintessentially Finnish tradition of a rejuvenating sauna.

Unpack Once
Flavors of Northern Italy
Jun. 7 – 15, 2024
With your small group, enjoy seven nights accommodations at a historic country farmhouse amidst a wine and olive oil-producing estate. Join intimate cooking classes with locals who share their families’ histories and favorite recipes with you.

Havana: The Afro-Cuban Experience
Jan. 19 – 26, 2024
Witness the profound influence of the African diaspora on Cuban culture! Go beyond Havana’s striking grandeur to experience the heart of the local people and gain perspective on Cuba’s ever-changing landscape.

Discover Southeast Alaska: Sitka to Juneau
Jul. 5 – 12, 2024
The unyielding forces of nature are on full display throughout Alaska’s Inside Passage. Mountains erode by the crushing force of massive glaciers, icebergs drift across aquamarine waters, and the life cycles of flora and fauna are compressed into the scant weeks of an arctic summer.

Solo-Traveler Friendly
Cruise the Heart of Europe
Oct. 15 – 30, 2024
Cruise the charming canals of Amsterdam and navigate the mighty Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers. Wander through picturesque European cities, including Amsterdam, Budapest, Cologne, Passau, and Vienna, and visit the charming towns of Koblenz, Melk and Miltenberg.

Portugal: Alluring Alentejo
Apr. 14 – 22, 2024
Be captivated by Portugal’s best-kept secret, the beautiful Alentejo region, that boasts sweeping landscapes of cork forests and whitewashed villages and a first-rate reputation for stellar cuisine and wines.

Grand Seine River & Normandy Passage
May 7 – 15, 2024
From Paris to Honfleur, this spectacular seven-night Seine River cruise will reveal the majestic City of Light, colorful Norman cities and poignant wartime history.

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