Dear Traveler,
April 28, 2025
With summer just around the corner, our family’ s travel calendar is in full swing— my son, Edward, has been regaling us with stories of his recent trip to Portugal. Sharing these experiences makes us eager to look ahead to next year, and we hope this exciting collection of our 2026 Grand Circle River Cruises and Land Vacations will do the same for you.
Our River Cruises will transport you along Europe’ s most enchanting rivers aboard our fleet of award-winning, privately owned river ships— unpack just once, relax, and let the scenery unfold before you. Our Land Vacations journey beyond these waterways to explore even more of the world. Whichever style of travel you prefer, you now have even more destinations to choose from.
We are thrilled to announce 6 NEW trips for 2026— two River Cruises and four Land Vacations. Delight in the charms of the Iberian Peninsula while plying Portugal’ s legendary Douro River, witness the splendor of the Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion National Parks, and more( see all the details on page 20).
All our trips feature the immersive experience that has made us the leader in value and worldwide discovery. Exclusive Discovery Series events bring your destination to life, while a local Program Director— exclusive to Grand Circle— accompanies you every step of the way, providing an insider’ s perspective and expertise.
We invite you to explore with us in 2026. Make your plans now for the best selection of departure dates— and start looking forward to the discoveries to come.
Warm regards,
Harriet Lewis Chair
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