3 Guided Tours – Make your dream trip a reality—no planning required!

Traveling on your own seems adventurous – but the reality, it can mean navigating unfamiliar roads, missing hidden gems, spending hours planning the logistics and just missing time that you can’t get back. A guided tour adds depth, hidden local knowledge, and of course, removes stress. Unlike guided (or escorted) tours of previous years, guided tours today encourage you to explore on your own with ‘free time’ included in every city and on every itinerary.

Leave the logistics to us! Our escorted tours let you relax and enjoy your trip. Our guided tours include experienced local guides on every tour. Our trips feature the key highlights of every destination, along with authentic experiences you can’t book on your own.

Enjoy the all-inclusive benefits of our tours: Every activity and breakfast (along with many lunches and dinners) are included — so there’s no hidden extras to pay out of your pocket.

Our knowledgeable, local tour guides: The guides love to share personal stories and insider information to enhance every stop along the way. You’ll also enjoy the camaraderie that comes with making friends with the people you travel with.

Traveling with family & friends? Leave all the coordinating to us. Our dedicated travel experts can ensure your planning goes smoothly, help answer questions from your group, and keep every detail organized. Depending on your budget and your interests, your group of travelers can join a larger group, travel privately, or even have us custom craft the perfect itinerary to suit your needs and interests.

JOIN ME! As we travel together on the following guided tours: If you’ve been waiting for an adventure to Ireland, Scotland, Spain or Italy, then come join me as we travel together on three wonderful tours. Participate in one or all three! I will be on all three tours with you!
TOUR #1 – The Scots Irish Tour – 10 nights/11 days from $3595.00/per person (June 2026). Ireland and Scotland are magical. But with a guided tour, they are also easy, enriching, and unforgettable. All you have to do is show up and let the stories, landscapes, and charm of these Celtic lands sweep you away.
TOUR #2 – Taste of Italy with Sorrento Tour – 9 nights/10 days from $3999.00/per person (September 2026) – Enjoy all the delights of Italy in one trip! Venture south to explore the romance of Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi Coast. Take a scenic cruise around the Venetian lagoon to Murano Island, known for the art of blowing glass. Take a walking tour of Piazza San Marco, and so much more!
TOUR #3 – The Best of Spain Tour– 8 nights/9 days – from 2495.00/per person (October 2026). Experience the sophistication of Spain, the passion of Flamengo, the art of the Prado, the magnificence of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia and so much more. Board a train for a scenic ride to Cordoba. Discover the enchanting beauty of Seville. Soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Spain’s capital city, Madrid.

NOTE that the following are not included: airfares, travel protection insurance, pre/post extended stays

For more information on any of the tours, call or email me.

By Joyce Bates, owner of Sun Connections Travel & Cruises. For more info on this subject or to book your next trip, visit us at www.sunconnections.com, or call 503-655-4850. *Travel Layaway plans available!*