Scotch Whisky
in Depth
Led by:
Ronnie Berri
Whisky Ambassador for the Scotch Whisky Experience, a fully-accredited Scottish Blue-badge Guide, and an Independent Whisky Consultant.
Tour Begins
Edinburgh, Scotland
Tour Concludes
Edinburgh, Scotland
Take an insider’s tour to the historic distilleries of Scotland and discover the roles that land, air, distillation and maturation play in creating the unique character for in each bottle… Join us »
Great Castles
of Scotland
Led by:
Paul Remfry
Author & Historian. Arguably one of the greatest castle scholars of our era.
“I had a wonderful time on my sojourn and met new friends as well as shared the experience with old ones.”
Evelyn H. | Huntersville, NC
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cape Town, South Africa
Explore South Africa's transformation through the fascinating prism of its arts and culture…
“It was well worth the money. We will definitely be doing more tours through Scholarly Sojourns.”
Barbara C. | Portland, Oregon
Anglo-Saxon
Britain
Led by:
Michael Drout
Professor of English and Director of the Center for the Study of Medieval at Wheaton College
“They pay attention to every detail and went out of their way to make my sojourn special. I’d definitely recommend them!”
Lori M.
Vikings and Sagas:
An Iceland Odyssey
Led by:
Michael Drout
Professor of English and Director of the Center for the Study of Medieval at Wheaton College
The Masters of
Italian Opera
Led by:
David Drummond
Professor on the coaching staff at both the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music in London
“It was well worth the money. We will definitely be doing more tours through Scholarly Sojourns.”
Barbara C. | Portland, Oregon
Tour Begins
Nafplio, Greece
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Athens, Greece
Join us as we explore the wonders of Ancient Greece and seek to more fully understand the enduring cultural revolution that was ancient Greece…
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Rome, Italy
Tour Concludes
Rome, Italy
Join us for a fascinating week in Southern Italy as we explore the Roman foundations of western civilization and uncover the very real, lasting connection between the ancient world and our own.…
“The absolute most amazing vacation I’ve ever been on…”
Jessica H. | San Francisco, CA
Uncovering Camelot:
A Journey Through
Arthurian Britain
Led by:
David Raybin
Professor Emeritus of English
Imagining Middle-earth:
A Journey Through
Tolkien’s England
Led by:
Michael Drout
Professor of English and Director of the Center for the Study of Medieval at Wheaton College
“Passionate commitment to a high level of service, if I do a tour like this again, it will definitely be with Scholarly Sojourns.”
Bob N. | Chesterbrook, PA
Great Castles
of Britain
Led by:
Paul Remfry
Author & Historian. Arguably one of the greatest castle scholars of our era.
Tour Begins
Rochester, England
Tour Concludes
Conwy, Wales
Journey through Southern England and Wales as we visit 20 of Britain’s greatest medieval castles. Along the way, our sojourn leader Paul Remfry brings the history of the castles to life.… Join us »
Great Castles
of the
British Isles
Led by:
Paul Remfry
Author & Historian. Arguably one of the greatest castle scholars of our era.
“Scholarly Sojourns deserves an Oscar for trip planning and execution. This is a memory I will never forget.”
Leo O. | Waltham, MA
Great Castles
of Ireland
Led by:
Paul Remfry
Author & Historian. Arguably one of the greatest castle scholars of our era.
Tour Begins
Swords, Ireland
Tour Concludes
Belfast, Ireland
Journey entirely around the Emerald Isle to visit 20 of its most spectacular medieval castles. Along the way, our sojourn leader Paul Remfry brings the history of the castles to life… Join us »
Scotch Whisky
Connoisseur
Led by:
Ronnie Berri
Whisky Ambassador for the Scotch Whisky Experience, a fully-accredited Scottish Blue-badge Guide, and an Independent Whisky Consultant.
“Your attention to detail is way beyond any tour operator I have ever worked with.”
Paula F. | Mahwah, NJ
Tour Begins
Istanbul, Turkey
Tour Concludes
Istanbul, Turkey
After the city of Rome fell, the Roman Empire thrived for another millennium in its grand capital to the east. Join us in modern-day Istanbul as we uncover the wonders of Constantinople...…
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Tour Concludes
Cape Town, South Africa
“The accommodations and meals were almost uniformly superb!”
Marcia H. St. Louis, MO
Lost Castles
of Wales
Led by:
Paul Remfry
Author & Historian. Arguably one of the greatest castle scholars of our era.
Whisky on Water
Led by:
Ronnie Berri
Whisky Ambassador for the Scotch Whisky Experience, a fully-accredited Scottish Blue-badge Guide, and an Independent Whisky Consultant.
Tour Begins
Inverness, Scotland
Tour Concludes
Oban, Scotland
A sprited cruise through Scotland's Great Glen…
“Surprised by how engrossed I became in the narrative and incredible structures we visited.”
Ben T. | Dublin, CA
Shakespeare’s England
Led by:
Michael Drout
Professor of English and Director of the Center for the Study of Medieval at Wheaton College
Tour Begins
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
Tour Concludes
London, England
This sojourn is for those who wish to hone their appreciation and understanding of Shakespeare and his works.…
Castles in
the Clouds
Led by:
Paul Remfry
Author & Historian. Arguably one of the greatest castle scholars of our era.
“We have been on 2 vacations with Scholarly Sojourns and absolutely loved both! I would highly recommend taking one of their trips!”
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Florence, Italy
Tour Concludes
Florence, Italy
Tour Begins
Madrid, Spain
Tour Concludes
Barcelona, Spain
Join us for an enchanting week of wandering down cobblestone lanes through majestic medieval cities…
“I’ve been on two Scholarly Sojourns tours—Great Castles of Britain and Uncovering Camelot—and am looking forward to the next one!”
Marcia H. St. Louis, MO
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Venice, Italy
Tour Concludes
Venice, Italy
Join us as we gain and insider’s understanding of the enduring legacy La Serenissima - the Most Serene Republic - has left to those who are willing to look and to learn.…
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Paris, France
Tour Concludes
Aix-en-Provence, France
Join us for a journey from Paris to sunny Provence as we go inside the brightly-hued world of the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.…
“It was well worth the money. We will definitely be doing more tours through Scholarly Sojourns.”
Barbara C. | Portland, Oregon
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Chichester, England
Tour Concludes
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Fell Walking
with the
Romantic Poets
Led by:
Adam Potkay
Professor of Humanities at the College of William and Mary
“We were somewhat apprehensive to try an organized tour, but this experience was phenomenal.”
Barbara B. | Annapolis, MD
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Alba, Italy
Tour Concludes
Alba, Italy
“This was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will take with me personally and professionally for the rest of my life.”
Scott K. | Waltham, MA
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Turin, Italy
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Turin, Italy
Tour Begins
Vienna, Austria
Tour Concludes
Munich, Germany
“I’ve been on two Scholarly Sojourns tours—Great Castles of Britain and Uncovering Camelot—and am looking forward to the next one!”
Marcia H. St. Louis, MO
Alternative Theatres: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Led by:
Dr. Megan Lewis
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tour Begins
Edinburgh, Scotland
Tour Concludes
Edinburgh, Scotland
Join us in Edinburgh this August to experience a superlative array of theatrical performances as we reacquaint ourselves with the very real transformational power of performance art.…
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Discover the roots of the English speaking world while traveling under the guidance of medievalist Michael Drout on an unforgettable journey.…
“We seemed to get special treatment everywhere we went. This made a good tour a fabulous tour.”
Richard H. | Myrtle Beach, SC
The Medieval Castle
Led by:
Paul Remfry
Author & Historian. Arguably one of the greatest castle scholars of our era.
Tour Begins
Online
Tour Concludes
Online
Join author and historian, Paul Martin Remfry, as he explains how to decipher a castle’s history and discern how it shaped the territory over which it presided.… Join us »
Castles at
the Crossroads
Led by:
Paul Remfry
Author & Historian. Arguably one of the greatest castle scholars of our era.
“The absolute most amazing vacation I’ve ever been on…”
Jessica H. | San Francisco, CA
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Challenge the Mind and Body
These exhilarating tours combine a love of learning with physical adventure. From hiking the English Lake District while exploring the Romantic Poets to sailing the Wine-Dark Sea while enjoying Homer’s epics, Active Scholar Sojourns are designed to keep participants both mentally engaged and physically challenged.
Engage the Senses
Led by renowned artists and scholars, cultural Sojourns explore the visual and performing arts. These stunning vacations bring you inside the great concert halls, theaters, and museums of our world to experience astonishing performances. Each provides in-depth examination of an art and all seek to help participants become true connoisseurs.
Unleash Your Inner Gourmand!
These gastronomic journeys explore the fine regional foods, wines, and other artisanal delicacies of our world. Led by chefs, sommeliers, and other food industry professionals, Epicurean Sojourns always combine hands-on experiences with plentiful opportunities for tasting and enjoying.
Explore the World with a Great Scholar
Not only the name of the company, but also what we call our flagship tours, Scholarly Sojourns are intellectually-stimulating travel programs that explore fascinating topics in history, literature, archaeology, art history, and science. Designed and guided by distinguished professors and noted scholars, these engaging journeys provide the unique opportunity for you to explore a subject in depth and on location.
Paul Martin Remfry, Author & Historian
Paul Remfry is arguably one of the greatest castle scholars of our era. He is a meticulous researcher who has spent over 30 years studying medieval history, genealogy, and architecture. As an historian with a passion for telling the stories of castles and the people who once lived in them, Remfry lectures throughout the United Kingdom and also frequently appears as an expert on television documentaries exploring the history of castles. He has also written extensively about castles, abbeys, and battles and his list of published works now includes some 20 books and over fifty booklets and scholarly articles for academic and archaeological journals. His scholarship, particularly on the castles of Wales and the Marshes is widely praised as superlative and his research approach to the study of castles has garnered widespread acclaim from the academic community.
Ronnie Berri, Keeper of the Quaich
Ronnie Berri, is a Whisky Ambassador for the Scotch Whisky Experience, a fully-accredited Scottish Blue-badge Guide, and an Independent Whisky Consultant. He is also one of a select group of whisky-industry professionals to have been made a “Keeper of the Quaich” – an elite community of individuals recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in the world of Scotch Whisky. As a highly-respected speaker and whisky expert, Ronnie frequently conducts whisky presentations, tastings, and tutorials at international shows on behalf of the Scottish government. Recent engagments have taken him to Berlin, Vancouver, Kuala Lumpur, and Stockholm. He has also worked with private organizations such as Scottish Enterprise, the Scotch Whisky Association, Diageo, and Edrington.