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Valley Travel Associates

Hosted Voyages & Curated Journeys

Some journeys are even more memorable when they are shared with the right people.

Our hosted voyages and curated journeys bring together thoughtfully selected cruise departures, river sailings, and land experiences designed for travelers who appreciate expert planning, meaningful connections, and a more personal style of travel. Some are part of the exclusive Distinctive Voyages program, offering special amenities on select cruise departures. Others are privately arranged journeys we have developed through trusted travel partners, including chartered river cruises and carefully designed land itineraries.
Each trip featured here has been chosen with our clients in mind: travelers who value comfort, culture, excellent service, and the ease of knowing that many of the details have already been thoughtfully considered. Whether you are drawn to a hosted luxury cruise, an intimate river journey, or a custom land experience, these departures offer a gracious way to explore the world with added insight, connection, and care.

Below, you’ll find our current collection of hosted voyages and curated journeys. Each featured trip includes its own details, dates, itinerary highlights, hosting elements, and a link to request additional information about that specific journey, so you can explore the experiences that best match your interests, travel style, and sense of adventure.

Upcoming Hosted Tips

Egypt & the Nile with Abercrombie & Kent: Hosted by Valley Travel Associates

05/01/2027 - 05/10/2027

10 -Night Small Group Tour with Abercrombie & Kent, Hosted by Norm and Derek

Valley Travel Associates

Experience Egypt in exceptional style on this hosted Abercrombie & Kent journey with Norm and Derek, featuring Cairo, the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and a four-night Nile cruise aboard the elegant new Nile Seray, an A&K Sanctuary. With expert Egyptologist guiding, luxury accommodations, and the added warmth of traveling with your Valley Travel Associates hosts, this is a beautifully curated way to experience one of the world’s great destinations.


An Escorted Christmas Markets Journey on the Danube Hosted by Norm Buchbinder and Derek Krabill of Valley Travel Associates

12/03/2028 - 12/10/2028

7-Night Trip Aboard The New Danube ship, AmaRudi

Derek Krabill and Norm Buchbinder of Valley Travel Associates

Join Derek Krabill and Norm Buchbinder of Valley Travel Associates for an escorted Christmas Markets journey aboard AmaRudi from Vilshofen to Budapest, December 3–10, 2028. This festive Danube sailing pairs the magic of Europe in Advent with the comfort of a beautifully appointed ship, thoughtful inclusions, and the ease of traveling as part of a warmly hosted group.


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