Dames and Friends Exclusive Member Journeys
Dear Fellow Dames,
Exclusive Member Journeys bring Dames together from across the country who do not otherwise have a chance to meet each other. As we travel together on specially curated journeys, we are learning from noted historians and scholars, with exclusive access to private villas and palaces, great houses and gardens, sailing on historic yachts, staying in luxurious hotels, and enjoying fine wines and gourmet cuisine. Dames, their husbands, and friends have made connections, renewed old friendships, and have become lifelong friends sharing remarkable experiences.
Congeniality is the key and you are invited to experience the magic of traveling with fellow members. I look forward to traveling with you soon.
With warmest regards,
Anna Duff
NSCDA Honorary President
Journeys fill quickly! Most will fill from the First Access List.
The Rich History of Egypt and The Nile: The True Story of Lawrence of Arabia
October 25 to November 6, 2024
A visit to Egypt is a lifelong dream for many, and this luxurious journey includes unparalleled behind-the-scenes and privileged access to many of Egypt’s most legendary sites. Joined by Dr. Julian Brown and expert Egyptologists, we will explore Cairo and sail the Nile in a manner once reserved for queens and pharaohs. During our cruise we will learn about the lives of luminaries like T.E. Lawrence, Gertrude Bell, and of course Agatha Christie.
The Rich History of Egypt and The Nile
January 31 to February 12, 2025
A visit to Egypt is a lifelong dream for many, and this luxurious journey includes unparalleled behind-the-scenes and privileged access to many of Egypt’s most legendary sites. Joined by Dr. Julian Brown and expert Egyptologists, we will explore Cairo and sail the Nile - aboard the opulent, all-suite River Tosca - in a manner once reserved for queens and pharaohs. During our cruise we will learn about the lives of luminaries like T.E. Lawrence, Gertrude Bell, and of course Agatha Christie.
The Isle of Devils / Isle of Saints: Unparalleled Access to Bermuda with Dr. Michael Jarvis
April 29 to May 4, 2025 or September 16 to 21, 2025
Most people today know Bermuda for its pink sand beaches and clear blue waters, plenty of sunshine, blue skies, and the gentle trade winds you can count on any time of year. However, the island has an even richer history as it is the oldest colony in the British Empire having celebrating its 400th anniversary in July 2012. At only 22 square miles, the island is packed with four centuries of dynamic history – a wonderful laboratory for studying the blending of European, African, and American cultures that characterize the Atlantic World. St. George’s was founded in 1612 and boasts dozens of houses built in the 17th and 18th centuries. Some of the sites we have special access to on Smith's Island are even older, dating to 1610. Dr. Michael Jarvis has invited us to join him for behind the scenes access to the most critical sites and excavations - shipwrecks and homes - many of which are not available to the public. We will spend five nights and six days exploring the rich history of Bermuda, balancing our time for personal pursuits such as sailing, golf, tennis, diving, shopping, or simply enjoying this sun-soaked isle, one of the most dynamic places on earth to relax and recharge.
Quintessential Morocco: Land of the Setting Sun
October 7 to 16, 2025 or October 23 to November 1, 2025
When you think of Moroccan culture, the word that comes to mind is "rich." This journey promises vibrant colors, intricate architecture, artisan heritage, and hospitable people, making it a true bucket-list adventure. We will stay in unique properties iconic palaces and villas dating back to the 14th century, and the Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé resort where the ocean's surface is suffused with gold as the sun sets. Each location offers an authentic and refined atmosphere, combining shimmering colors and elegant fabrics with exceptional hospitality and service, evoking the comfort and elegance of a bygone era. Our journey begins in Tangier, followed by the blue city of Chefchaouen, Fes (the most complete medieval city in the Arab world), Rabat (where worldly elegance blends with traditional Moroccan character), Casablanca, and Marrakech (Morocco’s first Imperial City).
This journey is now waitlist only. You are invited to view the journey dates and request to join the waitlist.
Your participation benefits the mission of historic preservation. Connoisseurs Tours continues to enthusiastically contribute to the NSCDA mission of leadership in historic preservation, restoration, and the interpretation of historic sites.
Exclusive Member Journey Hallmarks
Registration is by invitation only to members (and their guests) with similar interests, travel approaches, and philosophies. Our journeys feel like friends exploring the world together in style and grace.
Protecting you and your travel investment is essential. Connoisseurs Tours offers our guests a Travel Protection Plan that combines the flexibility to decide your travel preferences with gold standard international medical insurance, including emergency air ambulance, trip interruption, and travel delay, to name a few, with the option to Cancel for Any Reason and receive up to a 75% refund.
A More Profound Experience: Through our nearly five decades, we have built strong relationships with the best hotels, guides, and important sites of interest. We can take you behind doors others can’t pass, bypass long lines of tourists and gain private access to places not open to the general public. We are travelers seeking a more profound sense of place, not tourists passing through.
Seamless Service: Our commitment—from the moment you pick up the phone to the moment you return—is to make your journey an effortless experience. That's why over 90% of our guests return to travel with Connoisseurs Tours.
We believe understanding each guest's needs is essential. Each guest has a dedicated team of two Guest Services Representatives to assist you with reservations, special requests, and questions, and one dedicated Airline Concierge Team member to assist you with your flight reservations.
Journeys Fill Quickly!
Be the first to learn about exclusive journeys:
