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Premium, custom excursions designed exclusively for Probus members that include many all inclusive features. If you have questions about any of these programs please contact Rick Palmer.

Our health matters: In the interests of good health and safety, ALL PROBUS travellers must be fully vaccinated against COVID - 19 prior to registering for any of our travel programs.

Current Programs

The Most Beautiful Towns and Villages
of Southeast France

Featuring the Island of Corsica

Sept 17 – 30, 2026 (14 days)

SOLD OUT!

 

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This tour opens with a comprehensive visit to France's beautiful Island of Corsica continuing to mainland France to explore the Towns and Villages of the Southeast - Cote D'Azur, Provence, finishing in the Rhone Alps. Unsurprisingly remarkable variety is reflected in the villages, which differ in their character and 
architecture from one region to another. We invite you to experience simple pleasure in exceptional locations that boast a wealth of outstanding heritage and are buzzing with the energy and enthusiasm of their inhabitants – celebrate the French way of life, in all the diversity of its regions.

Tulip Serenade 
 

Round trip Amsterdam River Cruise through The Netherlands and Belgium

April 23 – May 3, 2027 (11 days)
Full Brochure and Booking Form Now Available See Below
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Enjoy spring as the countryside awakens from a long winter's slumber. Cruise along the waterways of Holland & Belgium and pass lazily spinning windmills, blossoming foliage and sleepy towns. Along the intricate net of extensive waterways, explore the capital city of Amsterdam, Venice of the North", the quaint villages and Renaissance cities of Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges medieval churches. View Dutch and Flemish masterpieces and taste Dutch cheeses and world-famous Belgian chocolates. Take the opportunity to visit the Keukenhof gardens comprised of 79 acres of breathtaking beauty, only open in the spring. A riot of flowers exploding in colour and scent as well as centuries of history and culture makes the Tulip Serenade a wonderful treat.

INCLUSIONS

 

  • Roundtrip international flights

  • Escorted by Tour Design staff

  • 7 nights aboard a luxury river cruise ship

  • 2 nights in hotels

  • Tours, transfers, cruise shore excursions, and meals as per itinerary

  • Porterage (1 bag per person) at hotels)

  • All gratuities for guides, drivers, and included meals

CRUISE INCLUSIONS

 

  • River-view stateroom accommodation

  • All meals onboard, and beverage package at lunch and dinner

  • Onboard Wi-Fi

  • All port taxes and cruise-related fees 

PACKAGE RATE ESTIMATE

 

Cabin Category    Double Occupancy    Single Occupancy
Suite                       $9,540 per person                    N/A
A1                           $8,700 per person      $11,830 per person
B-1                          $8,320 per person      $10,830 per person
B-4                          $7,990 per person      $10,350 per person
C-1                          $7,500 per person      $9,600 per person
C-4                          $6,990 per person      $8,960 per person

 

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Click here for the full brochure

Click here for the booking form

 

 

 

If you have questions about this cruise please contact Rick Palmer.

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Discovery of South Eastern Europe 
 

River Cruise from Vienna to Bucharest with post cruise stay in Istanbul

Aug 29 – Sept 11, 2027 (14 days)
Full Brochure and Booking Form Now Available See Below
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Experience the highlights of Eastern Europe on an unforgettable Danube River cruise through the Balkans. Begin in Vienna, Austria's elegant capital, then visit the charming Slovak city of Bratislava and explore Belgrade, one of Europe's oldest capitals. Discover the Golubac Fortress, the historic Bulgarian capital of Veliko Tarnovo, and cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates Gorge along the Serbian-Romanian border. Enjoy a scenic boat ride through the Danube Delta before spending a night in Bucharest, where old-world charm meets grand boulevards and striking socialist architecture. The journey concludes in Istanbul, a vibrant city bridging Europe and Asia, where ancient empires, iconic landmarks, and bustling bazaars create a truly unforgettable finale.

INCLUSIONS

 

  • Roundtrip GTA-Toronto Airport limousine transfers

  • Escorted by Tour Design staff

  • 8 nights aboard a luxury Danube river cruise ship and 4 nights in hotels

  • Local flight from Bucharest to Istanbul

  • Tours, transfers, cruise shore excursions, and meals as per itinerary

  • Porterage (1 bag per person) and all gratuities for guides, drivers, and

  • included meal

CRUISE INCLUSIONS

 

  • River-view stateroom accommodation

  • All meals onboard, and beverage package at lunch and dinner

  • Onboard Wi-Fi

  • All port taxes and cruise-related fees 

PACKAGE RATE ESTIMATE

 

Cabin Category    Double Occupancy    Single Occupancy
Suite                       $11,870 per person                    N/A
A1                           $10,830 per person      $14,890 per person
B-1                          $10,310 per person      $10,830 per person
B-4                          $9,900 per person        $11,970 per person
C-1                          $9,230 per person        $10,480 per person
C-4                          $8,650 per person        $9,820 per person

 

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Click here for the full brochure

​Click here for the booking form

 

 

If you have questions about this cruise please contact Rick Palmer.

Quebec

Quebec Summer Escape
Aug 31-Sep 4, 2026

Private Probus Tour
5 Day Bus Tour including
Fjord Cruise, History, Wildlife & Waterways
Friends and family welcome

Almost Sold Out

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Get away for five unforgettable days exploring the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec.
Experience awe-inspiring natural wonders with sheer cliffs, rich wildlife, and deep cultural history,
Enjoy Nordic fruit wines, journey into the past at Val-Jalbert Historical Village before encountering boreal wildlife at the Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien.
The adventure peaks with a breathtaking cruise through the Saguenay fjord’s towering landscapes and finish with some free time in charming Quebec Old Town. 

 

This trip will include:

  • Round trip transportation on highway motorcoach with a washroom and WiFi.

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation included.

  • 8 Meals included (4 breakfasts, 1 vineyard picnic lunch, 1 lunch at the historic village and 2 dinners)

  • 3 hour cruise in the Saguenay Fjord 

  • Val-Jalbert Historical Village guided trolley tour 

  • Nordic Vineyard and Distillery guided tour & tasting experience 

  • Guided tour of Musée du Fjord 

  • Admission to Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien with Boreal Train ride 

  • Free time in Old Town Quebec City 

  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during the tour.

  • All tips & taxes 

Trip Price
Deposit: $100 per person at time of booking. Deposit is fully refundable until the cancellation deadline of May 31, 2026.

Full balance will be payable on May 31, 2026, no refunds after that date.
Prices (Per Person):
Double occupancy: $1,500
Triple occupancy: $1,400
Quad occupancy: $1,325
Single occupancy: $1,850
Taxes and tips are included. Children 10+ welcome, same price as adults

MORE INFORMATION & BOOKING 

This private PROBUS tour is arranged by ShortTrips.ca who ran the very successful Quebec trip last year. For more information you can contact them at directly at (866) 208-2950 or via email at  info@ShortTrips.ca (Be sure to reference the Probus private trip.) 

To make a reservation click here (This link might not be instant as it fights its way through the internet to find the Probus booking form. Start the booking process by choosing the number of people travelling in the top right of the booking page.)  

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