Time to get out there:
GREEN LIGHT for some great 2022 tours

We all hoped that in 2021, we would be able to travel again, meet friends around the world and roam free. After two years of (almost) no international group travel, we are getting ready to embark on some exciting tours in 2022.

Travel restrictions in Europe and other countries are loosening, borders are open, and tourism has picked up. STI will abide by the rules and regulations set forth by authorities and airlines, our coaches will not be filled to capacity, and we will operate and proceed with common sense – and trust our travellers to do the same.

Some of our tours are pretty well booked already, and airline seats are filling up fast. If you are keen to come along, then the time has come to take the next steps. 2022, here we come!

Follow in the footsteps of our Canadian veterans through Belgium, Holland and Vimy Ridge, with a military historian. You will also explore the beautiful cities of Cologne, Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels, Arnhem, Rotterdam and Amsterdam, as well as the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens, one of the largest flower gardens in the world.

Enjoy incomparable music and opera during this beautiful journey through Northern Italy, including a performance at one of the most renowned opera houses in the world – Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. This tour can be combined with a 3-day journey from Venice to Vienna via the Dolomites and Southern Austria and our For the Love of Vienna tour.

Explore one of the world’s greatest cultural capitals and enjoy performances at the city’s greatest concert halls, including the Musikverein and Vienna State Opera. This tour can be combined with our Classical Italy tour and 3-day journey from Venice to Vienna via the Dolomites and Southern Austria.

Attend the once-a-decade performance of the world-renowned Passion Play (Passionsspiele), produced and performed by residents of the Bavarian village of Oberammergau since 1634. Explore the cities of Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck, and enjoy spectacular scenery, picturesque villages and historic towns as you drive through the Austrian, Italian and German Alps.

On this 14-day journey of faith tour escorted by a spiritual leader, explore Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria and Germany, visiting the beautiful cities and historical sites of the former Habsburg Empire. Discover some of Eastern Europe’s most important spiritual sites and pilgrimage destinations, including Jasna Gora Monastery, Wawel Cathedral in Krakow, St. Vitus’ Cathedral in Prague and St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest, and attend Oberammergau’s world-renowned Passion Play.

On this 14-day journey of faith tour escorted by a spiritual leader, explore Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria and Germany, visiting the beautiful cities and historical sites of the former Habsburg Empire. Discover some of Eastern Europe’s most important spiritual sites and pilgrimage destinations, including Jasna Gora Monastery, Wawel Cathedral in Krakow, St. Vitus’ Cathedral in Prague and St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest, and attend Oberammergau’s world-renowned Passion Play. 

Join spiritual leaders Fr. Mark McGuckin from St. Joseph Parish, Port Moody and Fr. James Hughes from Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Port Coquitlam and discover the most important pilgrimage sites of Austria and Germany, such as St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, Our Lady of Mariazell Shrine, the Silent Night Chapel in Oberndorf, the Bavarian shrine of Altötting, and the monasteries of Heiligenkreuz, Melk and Ettal. Explore Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck, and attend Oberammergau’s world-renowned Passion Play.

Follow in the footsteps of our Canadian soldiers during the 1943-45 Italian Campaign with Military Historian Karen Storwick. Join in the “Beaches & Bunkers Golf Championship” with Golf Pro Ryan Anderson from The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, and explore the beautiful cities of Venice, Padova, Rimini, Bologna and Assisi, as well as the Chianti and Frascati wine regions.

Explore the breathtaking city of Quito, situated high up in the snow-capped Andean mountains, the Amazon basin – the largest rainforest in the world – and witness the amazing biodiversity of the Galápagos on a unique 4-night private cruise. Get up close and personal with sea lions, tortoises, prancing blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and a host of unusual species both on land and sea.

Discover charming cities, traditional villages, uniquely beautiful countryside and the fascinating history of the Baltic countries. Visit the old towns of the three Baltic capitals – Baroque Vilnius, Art Nouveau Riga and medieval Tallinn – all of them UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and enjoy a day trip to the vibrant seaside city of Helsinki. Optional extension to Stockholm, Sweden and the sophisticated Norwegian capital, Oslo.

Enjoy some of Italy’s most picturesque landscapes of verdant valleys, ancient vineyards and olive groves as you journey from the less-travelled country roads of Umbria and Tuscany to the seaside villages of Cinque Terre on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. Stroll Assisi’s old town; explore the sun-dappled hill towns of Gubbio, Todi, Volterra and Orvieto; visit Siena, San Gimignano and Florence. Optional pre-tour to Rome.

Join the Juno-Award winning Gryphon Trio for a musical journey along the Danube aboard AmaWaterways’ luxurious AmaSonata. Attend classical music performances in world-renowned concert halls in Budapest and at Vienna State Opera or the Musikverein, plus private performances by your guest artists on board the ship and ashore. Optional 3-night extension in Prague.

Experience the rich culture and history of the Danube with 2 nights in Budapest, a 7-night cruise aboard AmaWaterways’ luxurious AmaSonata and 3 nights in Prague. Play six rounds of golf on world-renowned courses in Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and the Czech Republic; some of these host International and National Championships and are part of the European PGA schedule.

Explore the birthplace of Western civilization where ancient myths and modern influences collide on a journey from Thessaloniki through Central Greece, the Peloponnese, the Greek Islands and Athens. Experience the spectacular beauty of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini on a 4-night cruise, and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, delicious cuisine and warm hospitality of these glorious islands.

Discover “the Pearl of Africa’s” beautiful and diverse scenery, from the savannah to the rainforest, the snow-capped mountains to the Great Lakes, and visit the source of the world’s longest river – the Nile. Spot some of the “big five” in Queen Elizabeth National Park, including the leopard, lion, buffalo and elephant, and join an optional trek with the rare mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Optional extension to beautiful Rwanda – the “land of a thousand hills”.

Discover the fun and frenetic capital of Delhi and Goa’s relaxing tropical atmosphere, as well as the lush scenery, thrilling wildlife, colonial history and coconut-rich cuisine of Kerala and Sri Lanka. Optional pretour to Agra and the iconic Taj Mahal.

Join the Juno Award-winning Gryphon Trio, the Gleusteen-Ordronneau Duo and Julie Nesrallah on the MS Aleksandra for a feast of classical music along the Volga. Experience exceptional performances at the Bolshoi, Moscow’s International House of Music and/or Moscow Conservatory, St. Petersburg Philharmonic Hall or Mariinsky Theatre, as well as concerts by your hosts while aboard. Discover the magnificent artistic and cultural heritage of Moscow and St. Petersburg, and enjoy Russia’s beautiful scenery from the comfort of your ship.

The world is moving on, people are travelling again, events are taking place and we would love to welcome anyone who wishes to join any of our great tours.