Our small group tours explore a mix traditional and classical sites and seldom visited areas. With a maximum of 12 participants we eat at small local restaurants and go where larger groups cannot. We stay in 3-4 star hotels, often with 2 night stays. When possible we select boutique hotels where we may be only clients. Our trips include most meals, hotels (based on double occupancy), domestic air where indicated, most tips, guide services and entry fees and transportation in an air conditioned, private minibus.
Author: Cascoly
I've been exploring and leading trips for over 40 years. climbing & trekkng in the Alps, Andes, North American mountain ranges and the Himalaya. I'm retired from mountaineering now but world travels in Europe, Africa & Asia continue to expand my portfolio. Besides private travel, I now focus on escorting trips to India & Turkey. Other interests include wide reading in history and vegetable gardening / cooking. You can download digital images here, or find images at https://steve-estvanik.pixels.com. We have many thousands of images we haven't displayed yet; so, if you have a special need or request please contact us
2027 Small Group Tour to Greece & Bulgaria – expanded itinerary
View our other 2027 Small Group Tours to India,Turkey & Uzbekistan Click to get a printable copy of the 3-segment itinerary 4/30/27 Day 1 – Arrive in Athens & Orientation Walk Arrival in Athens feels like stepping into light. The sun seems sharper here, reflecting off pale stone and white buildings. After the airport transfer into… Continue reading 2027 Small Group Tour to Greece & Bulgaria – expanded itinerary
Paris: Père Lachaise cemetery
April 5 – While most tourists coming to Père Lachaise Cemetery hasten to the tombs of Jim Morrison & Oscar Wilde, Parisians view it less like a cemetery and more like a quiet, sprawling park where history just happens to be buried – casual strollers pass stroller-pushing young families; secluded benches enable picknickers and readers.… Continue reading Paris: Père Lachaise cemetery
Island Peak: Into Thin Air
Rising high above Nepal’s Khumbu Valley, Island Peak is one of the most accessible and rewarding climbs in the Himalaya. In this adventure narrative, I relate the challenge of ascending this striking peak of ice and rock, sharing the physical demands, high-altitude beauty, and quiet moments of reflection found along the way. Part travel memoir… Continue reading Island Peak: Into Thin Air
2026 Small Group Tour to Greece & Bulgaria – expanded itinerary
View our other 2026 Small Group Tours to Turkey & Uzbekistan Click to get a printable copy of the 3-segment itinerary 09/04/26 – Arrive in Athens & Orientation Walk Arrival in Athens feels like stepping into light. The sun seems sharper here, reflecting off pale stone and white buildings. After the airport transfer into the city,… Continue reading 2026 Small Group Tour to Greece & Bulgaria – expanded itinerary
2026 Small Group Tour to Turkiye – expanded itinerary
View our other 2026 Small Group Tours to Greece/Bulgaria & Uzbekistan Click to get a printable copy of the 3-segment itinerary 09/16/26 – Arrive in IstanbulTouchdown in Istanbul, the city straddling two continents. After settling in, take a leisurely evening stroll along the Bosphorus or sip Turkish tea while watching the sun dip behind minarets and… Continue reading 2026 Small Group Tour to Turkiye – expanded itinerary
Cascoly Travel 2026 Uzbekistan Small Group Tour
Jewels of the Silk Road: A Grand Tour of Uzbekistan Our small group tours explore a mix traditional and classical sites and seldom visited areas. In Uzbekistan we’ll spend 2 days in each of the major cities: Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand & Tashkent. With a maximum of 12 participants, we eat at small local restaurants and… Continue reading Cascoly Travel 2026 Uzbekistan Small Group Tour
Cascoly Travel 2026 Small Group Tours
Our small group tours explore a mix traditional and classical sites and seldom visited areas. With a maximum of 12 participants we eat at small local restaurants and go where larger groups cannot. We stay in 3-4 star hotels, often with 2 night stays. When possible we select boutique hotels where we may be only clients. Our trips include most meals, hotels (based on double occupancy), domestic air where indicated, most tips, guide services and entry fees and transportation in an air conditioned, private minibus.
Cascoly Travel Small Group Tours
For 2027 we’re offering tours to India, Uzbekistan, Greece, Bulgaria & Turkey We’ll also be escorting 2027 AmaWaterways river cruises to the Nile – Egypt, and Magdalena River in Colombia Why Travel with Cascoly Travel? Our small group tours are designed for travelers who want more than a typical bus tour. We combine famous historical… Continue reading Cascoly Travel Small Group Tours
Chasing Waterfalls: Exploring the Beauty of Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice Lakes National Park, located in central Croatia, is one of the most famous and oldest national parks in Southeast Europe. Its unique geography and stunning natural beauty made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. It’s the source of the Korana River . Oddly, though only 2 hours away from the Adriatic Sea, the… Continue reading Chasing Waterfalls: Exploring the Beauty of Plitvice Lakes