OUR SMALL-GROUP TOURS TO EUROPE

Our mission is to encourage Americans to broaden their cultural mindset through engaging and exciting travel experiences in Europe. Our tours are for small groups of up to 18 passengers and include daily activities and sightseeing, yet allow time to experience the locale on your own. No need to worry about tips and gratuities; we’ll take care of those.

Hotels are clean and safe, have private baths, and are central. Eating well is a priority, so we include all breakfasts and half of your dinners. Our tour leaders and local guides are experts who share our destinations’ art, history, culture, and experiences. Our booking conditions are generous and flexible, with opportunities to change or cancel if needed.

Finally, we strive to provide a stress-free, informative, and exciting travel experience. Overall, aiming to empower our guests with knowledge, guidance, and confidence to embrace the adventure, seize the moment, and, most of all, have fun!

TOUR NAMEPRICENUMBER OF DAYSTOUR DATES
ESSENCE OF ITALY in 10 days$3959 + air10May 1-10, 2025
Jun 5-14, 2025
Sept 3-12, 2025
Oct 21-31, 2025
BEST OF ITALY in 15 days$4980 + air15May 1-15, 2025
June 5-19, 2025
Sept 3-17, 2025
Oct 21-Nov 4, 2025
BEST OF SICILY in 11 days$3589 + air11Apr 1-11, 2025
Sept 29-Oct 9, 2025
TUSCANY VILLA VACATION in 10 days$3959 + air10May 23-Jun 1, 2025
Sept 10-19, 2025
TUSCAN VILLA & ROME in 12 days$4734 + air12May 23-Jun 3, 2025
Sept 10-21, 2025
AMALFI & ISLANDS in 9 days$3589 + air9Apr 11-19, 2025
BEST OF THE MED in 11 days$3789 + air11May 6-16, 2025
June 12-22, 2025
TASTE O' IRELAND in 8 days$3189 + air8May 4-11, 2025
Jun 11-18, 2025
Jul 9-16, 2025
Aug 20-27, 2025
Sep 17-24, 2025
Oct 15-22, 2025
BEST OF IRELAND in 12 days$3929 + air12Apr 30-May 11, 2025
Jun 7-18, 2025
July 5-16, 2025
Aug 16-27, 2025
Sept 13-24, 2025
Oct 11-22, 2025
BEST OF IRELAND & SCOTLAND in 14 days$5459 + air14May 4-17, 2025
Jun 11-24, 2025
July 9-22, 2025
Aug 20-Sep 2, 2025
Sept 17-30, 2025
Oct 15-28, 2025
BEST OF IRELAND, SCOTLAND, & WALES in 18 days$6639 + air18May 4-21, 2025
Jun 11-28, 2025
July 9-26, 2025
Aug 20-Sep 6, 2025
Sept 17-Oct 4, 2025
Oct 15-Nov 1, 2025
BEST SCOTLAND, & WALES in 11 days$3965 + air11May 11-21, 2025
Jun 18-28, 2025
July 16-26, 2025
Aug 27-Sep 6, 2025
Sep 24-Oct 4, 2025
Oct 22-Nov 1, 2025
LONDON & PARIS in 9 days$3389 + air9April 21-28, 2025
May 26-Jun 3, 2025
Sep 16-24, 2025
LONDON, PARIS, & ROME in 13 days$4689 + air13Apr 21-May 3, 2025
May 26-Jun 7, 2025
Sep 16-28, 2025
BEST OF GREECE in 9 days$3889 + air9Apr 20-28, 2025
Oct 9-17, 2025
BEST OF GREECE & SANTORINI in 12 days$5089 + air12Apr 20-May 1, 2025
Oct 9-20, 2025
GERMANY-AUSTRIA-SWITZERLAND in 12 Days$3795 + air12Jun 10-21, 2025
*Sep 14-25, 2025

*enjoy Octoberfest
CHRISTMAS MARKETS - GERMANY & AUSTRIA in 8 days$3789 + air8Dec 8-15, 2024
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Dec 7-14, 2025
CHRISTMAS MARKETS - GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY in 8 days$3789 + air8NOV 30-Dec 7, 2025
CHRISTMAS MARKETS - EASTERN EUROPE in 8 days$3789 + air8Dec 1-8, 2024

BEST OF FRANCE in 11 days$3789 + air11Apr 22-May 2, 2025
Sep 29-oct 9, 2025
BEST OF SPAIN in 13 days$4395 + air13Apr 22-May 3, 2025
Sep 18-30, 2025
BEST OF PORTUGAL in 11 days$3795 + air11Apr 22-May 2, 2025
Sep 29-Oct 9, 2025


CRUISING CROATIA in 8 days$3989-$4489 + air8Sept 27-Oct 4, 2025
THE BEST OF CROATIA- LAND & SEA in 13 days$6578-$6978 + air13Sept 22-Oct 4, 2025
SERENGETI SAFARI in 11 days$11,220 + air11Aug 2025 - Sold Out
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Aug 25- Sept 5, 2026
TASTE O' IRELAND in 8 days$3189 + air8May 4-11, 2025
Jun 11-18, 2025
July 9-16, 2025
Aug 20-27, 2025
Sept 17-24, 2025
Oct 15-22, 2025
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Vernazza Cinque Terre

The Essence of Italy in 10 Days

My Essence of Italy tour visits my all-time favorite destinations in Italy in ten days. Beginning in Rome, you’ll visit the essential tourist sights and classic destinations. Then, travel to the delightful villages of the Cinque Terre to experience a seaside vacation where the mountains fall into the sea. Volterra, my favorite Tuscan hilltown is sure to win you over to the “la dolce vita” lifestyle. Finally, you’ll have two days in Florence, walking in Michelangelo’s footsteps and exploring the Renaissance’s roots.

PRICETOUR DATES
$3959 + airMay 1-10, 2025
Jun 5-14, 2025
Sept 3-12, 2025
Oct 21-31, 2025
Venice Gondola

The Best of Italy in 15 days

THE BEST OF ITALY TOUR visits favorite destinations situated north of Rome. Beginning in Rome, you’ll visit the essential tourist sights and classic destinations. Then, travel to the delightful villages of the Cinque Terre, where you’ll enjoy two days exploring this coastal region where the mountains literally fall into the sea. Volterra, my choice for the quintessential Tuscan hilltown, is sure to win you over to the “la dolce vita” lifestyle. Florence, the “cradle of the Renaissance,” will have you walking in the steps of Michelangelo, DaVinci, and the Medici. Venice, the romantic canal-laced city, rounds out the big three tourist sites.  Finally, we will cap off the tour by relaxing on beautiful Lake Como in addition to taking a quick look at Milan’s bustling city center.

PRICETOUR DATES
$4980 + airMay 1-15, 2025
June 5-19, 2025
Sept 3-17, 2025
Oct 21-Nov 4, 2025
AgrigentoTemple

The Best of Sicily in 11 days

My BEST OF SICILY TOUR takes you on a route visiting my best destinations on the island. We will visit all the main tourist sights, but the cultural experiences, small villages, and unique destinations often make the most vivid travel memories. I think we’ve come up with a balanced mix of both. Beginning in Palermo, you’ll experience a lively and vibrant city full of colorful characters, ancient churches, and bustling markets.  Then we will get out of town to visit the ancient Greek sites of Segesta, Agrigento, and Syracuse. Along the way, you’ll experience the culture, cuisine, and sense of community only found in small villages and hilltowns.  Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities to slow down and enjoy some free time on your own to make your own travel memories. Sicily will provide an intense dose of Italian culture supercharged with a Sicilian flair.

PRICETOUR DATES
$3589 + airApr 1-11, 2025
Sept 29-Oct 9, 2025
Marcampo Volterra

Tuscany Villa Vacation in 10 day

Enjoy seven nights at the modern 21st-century agriturismo resort near Volterra, Italy, smack-dab in the middle of a hilltop vineyard with broad sweeping vistas of the Tuscan countryside.

Each day we will head out to explore the sites and experiences within driving distance.  But one of the joys of staying in a villa is to experience la dolce vita, the sweet life of doing nothing too! We’ve also included a night in Florence, before and after your villa stay, to help you ease in and out of your vacation.

If you’ve been to Italy and seen the sights but were frazzled with a breakneck pace… this is the next vacation experience for you!  

PRICETOUR DATES
$3959 + airMay 23-Jun 1, 2025
Sept 10-19, 2025
Colosseo

Tuscany Villa Vacation & Rome in 12 day

Begin your tour by experiencing Rome’s top sights.  The Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica, The Vatican Museum, Pantheon, and more.  Then hop on the bullet train up to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance.  Then, we will set up for seven nights at the modern 21st-century agriturismo resort near Volterra, Italy.  This wonderful agriturismo “villa” comes complete with all the perks, such as modern rooms, WIFI, air conditioning, TV, and a private pool. This all sits smack-dab in the middle of a hilltop vineyard with broad sweeping vistas of the Tuscan countryside.

Each day we will head out to explore the sites and experiences within driving distance.  Day trips include visits to Volterra, Siena, Pisa, and Lucca.  But one of the joys of staying in a villa is to experience la dolce vita, the sweet life of doing nothingSo, we will have chunks of unstructured time to sit by the pool, relax, walk in the countryside vineyards and enjoy your vacation. 

If you’ve been to Italy and seen the sights but were frazzled with a breakneck pace… this is the next vacation experience for you!  You’ll feast on fine food, taste some wonderful wine, and experience charming villages and treasure-packed museums. My personal friends will serve as local guides welcoming you with open arms to their hometown. If you are looking for a real vacation… consider joining me in Tuscany for this vacation experience.  

PRICETOUR DATES
$4734 + airMay 23-Jun 3, 2025
Sept 10-21, 2025
Amalfi

THE AMALFI COAST & ISLANDS in 9 days

My Amalfi & Islands tour visits the three islands in the Bay of Naples, the excavations of ancient Pompeii, and several villages along the beautiful Amalfi coast. Slow down, relax, and unwind because we will stay in only two hotels, and both have pools, spas, grand vistas, and a seaside ambiance.  Visit the islands of Capri,   Ischia, and Procida during the first four days, then set up for three nights on the mainland, in the village of Sorrento. If you enjoy a slow pace, the seaside, and incredible scenery, this is the perfect way to experience Italy!

PRICETOUR DATES
$3589 + airApr 11-19, 2025
Monterosso Twlight

THE BEST OF THE MED in 11 days

This tour weaves together three counties, five cultures, four languages and some of the best scenery along the Mediterranean coast.  You’ll begin with two action-packed days in Barcelona.  Then, head to France to experience medieval castles, Roman ruins and jet-setting adventures along the French Riviera.  Cap off your tour with three relaxing days on the beautiful Italian Riviera. 

PRICETOUR DATES
$3789 + airMay 6-16, 2025
June 12-22, 2025
Kilmacduagh Tower

TASTE O’ IRELAND in 8 days

SHORT ON TIME, BUT STILL WANT TO EXPERIENCE IRELAND?   Then this tour is for you!  This is the perfect eight days of sightseeing and cultural experiences, offering a worry-free journey of Ireland’s history, culture, music, and cuisine.

We kick off in Dublin, where you’ll get a solid introduction to Irish history, culture, and charm. Then we will head out into the countryside to experience three distinct regions.  You’ll visit ancient monastic sites, fairy forts, geological wonders, and charming villages, all the while enjoying some of the best food, music, and craic on the island! 

PRICETOUR DATES
$3189 + airMay 4-11, 2025
Jun 11-18, 2025
Jul 9-16, 2025
Aug 20-27, 2025
Sep 17-24, 2025
Oct 15-22, 2025
Giants Causeway

BEST OF IRELAND in 12 days

Ireland is the land of forty shades of green, all the sheep you’ll ever want to count, and a warm welcome on every doorstep! It is a mystical place, full of fairy forts, stone circles, ancient passage tombs, and superstitions that run deep.  This tour is the perfect twelve days of sightseeing and cultural experiences, offering a worry-free journey of Ireland’s history, culture, music, and cuisine.

Beginning in Dublin and ending in Belfast, you are sure to experience seven distinct regions and cultures.  Along the way, learn and experience Ireland’s history, culture, and charm. Visit ancient monastic sites, fairy forts, geological wonders, charming villages, and two capital cities. 

PRICETOUR DATES
$3929 + airApr 30-May 11, 2025
Jun 7-18, 2025
July 5-16, 2025
Aug 16-27, 2025
Sept 13-24, 2025
Oct 11-22, 2025
Edinburgh Castle

BEST OF IRELAND & SCOTLAND in 14 days

David has designed this travel experience to pair his Taste of Ireland and Best of Scotland itineraries. This tour is the perfect fifteen days of sightseeing and cultural experiences, offering a worry-free journey experiencing the history, culture, music, and cuisine of Ireland and Scotland.

This tour kicks off in Dublin, where you’ll get a solid introduction to Irish history, culture, and charm. Then we will head out into the countryside to experience three distinct regions. You’ll visit ancient monastic sites, fairy forts, geological wonders, and charming villages while enjoying some of the best food, music, and craic on the island! After a quick flight across the Irish Sea, experience the capital city of Edinburgh, its castle, and streets steeped in history and lore. Then, enjoy another four days and nights in the highlands and islands, visiting St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Inverness, Oban, and the Hebrides.

Beginning in Dublin and ending in Belfast, you are sure to experience seven distinct regions and cultures.  Along the way, learn and experience Ireland’s history, culture, and charm. Visit ancient monastic sites, fairy forts, geological wonders, charming villages, and two capital cities.

PRICETOUR DATES
$5459 + airMay 4-17, 2025
Jun 11-24, 2025
July 9-22, 2025
Aug 20-Sep 2, 2025
Sept 17-30, 2025
Oct 15-28, 2025
Uquhart Castle

BEST OF SCOTLAND & WALES in 11 days

This tour begins with visiting my favorite destinations in Scotland.  Enjoy the grandeur of Edinburgh, its cliff-hanging castle, St. Andrews (the home of golf), and the vast, rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands.  We’ll wrap up our tour on the west coast in the fishing village of Oban and the remote Hebrides Islands.

In England, relax in the serenity and beauty of the Lake District. Then enjoy three days in North Wales, experiencing medieval castles, quaint villages, beautiful gardens, and steam locomotives.

PRICETOUR DATES
$3965 + airMay 11-21, 2025
Jun 18-28, 2025
July 16-26, 2025
Aug 27-Sep 6, 2025
Sep 24-Oct 4, 2025
Oct 22-Nov 1, 2025
Castle Stalker Scotland

BEST OF IRELAND, SCOTLAND, & WALES in 18 days

This tour is the perfect eighteen days of sightseeing and cultural experiences, offering a worry-free journey experiencing the history, culture, music, and cuisine of Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales.

Beginning in Dublin, you’ll learn about Irish history, culture, and charm. Out in the countryside, experience Ireland’s natural wonders, its people some of the best food, music, and craic on the island! After a quick flight across the Irish Sea, experience the capital city of Edinburgh, its castle, and streets steeped in history and lore. Then, enjoy another four days and nights in the highlands and islands, visiting St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Inverness, Oban, and the Hebrides. Then, enjoy a quiet moment in England’s Lake District, before visiting North Wales with medieval castles, slate mines, and scenic vistas.

PRICETOUR DATES
$6639 + airMay 4-21, 2025
Jun 11-28, 2025
July 9-26, 2025
Aug 20-Sep 6, 2025
Sept 17-Oct 4, 2025
Oct 15-Nov 1, 2025
lon-par1

BEST OF LONDON & PARIS in 9 days

The Best of London and Paris tour provides an opportunity to settle in and experience two of Europe’s major capital cities.  London presents a relatively stress-free introduction with non-stop flights from North America, almost no language barrier, and easy transportation. The EuroStar high-speed train will zip you from London to Paris in less than three hours. In Paris, we’ve included all the major tourist sights and must-see attractions, but there is also plenty of time to slow down and enjoy the City of Light!

PRICETOUR DATES
$3749 + air
Lon-par-Rom

BEST OF LONDON, PARIS, & ROME in 13 days

The Best of London, Paris, and Rome tour provides an opportunity to settle in and experience three of Europe’s major capital cities.  London presents a relatively stress-free introduction with non-stop flights and almost no language barrier.  This, coupled with our comprehensive itinerary and an opportunity to experience some of the best theatre in the world, makes London a perfect beginning to this tour.

The EuroStar high-speed train will zip you from London to Paris in less than three hours. In Paris, we’ve included all the major tourist sights and must-see attractions, but there is also plenty of time to slow down and enjoy the experience. 

Then, jet off to Rome for four days of history, culture, and cuisine. You’ll visit the “biggies,” such as the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Pantheon, and still have time to slow down and experience La Dolce Vita.

PRICETOUR DATES
$3389 + airApril 21-28, 2025
May 26-Jun 3, 2025
Sep 16-24, 2025
Partheon

BEST OF GREECE in 9 days

My Best of Greece tour weaves my favorite Greek destinations into this itinerary. We begin in the countryside at Delphi, home of the ancient Oracle and her temples.  After crossing the Bay of Corinth, we’ll spend several days on the Pelopenes Peninsula, visiting ancient temples, worship sites, historic cities, and theatres. Hopping on a ferry, enjoy a short ride to traffic-free Hydra Island for two days of relaxation.  Then it is off to Athens, where we’ll dedicate the better part of two days to exploring this capital city. My Best of Greece tour provides the perfect mix of sightseeing, education, and relaxation.

PRICETOUR DATES
$3889 + airApr 20-28, 2025
Oct 9-17, 2025
oiaBlueDome

BEST OF GREECE & SANTORINI in 12 days

My Best of Greece & Santorini tour visits my favorite Greek mainland and island destinations. We begin in the countryside at Delphi, home of the ancient Oracle and her temples.  After crossing the Bay of Corinth, we’ll spend several days on the Pelopenes Peninsula, visiting ancient temples, worship sites, historic cities, and theatres. Hopping on a ferry, enjoy a short ride to traffic-free Hydra Island for two days of relaxation. Then it is off to Athens, where we’ll dedicate the better part of two days to exploring this capital city. Finally, we will hop on a short flight to Santorini, home of white-washed villages on an ancient volcano caldera.  My Best of Greece & Santorini tour provides the perfect mix of sightseeing, education, and relaxation.

PRICETOUR DATES
$5089 + airApr 20-May 1, 2025
Oct 9-20, 2025
Neuschwanstein Castle

GERMANY, AUSTRIA, & SWITZERLAND in 12 days

Explore the grand imperial city of Vienna, famous for castles, kings, music, and cuisine. Then, you’ll have two relaxing days in Salzburg’s famous city center. A visit to Neuschwanstein Castle and nearby Reutte rounds out the fifth day of the tour.  We’ll head to Switzerland for my favorite alpine village experience in the beautiful Lauterbrunnen valley.  Leaving the Alps, take a turn to the north and follow the Rhine River valley through the Black Forest to the cute little town of Rothenburg.  Finally, visit Hitler’s first concentration camp in Dachau before capping off your tour with two days in Munich, the capital city of Bavaria.

PRICETOUR DATES
$3795 + airJun 10-21, 2025
*Sep 14-25, 2025

*enjoy Octoberfest
Rothenburg snow

CHRISTMAS MARKETS- GERMANY & AUSTRIA in 8 days

Christmas Markets pop up all over Central Europe during the first weeks of December.  Each year, we feature a winter wonderland tour to Germany and Austria during the Christmas season. These outdoor markets feature unique decorations, beautifully handcrafted arts, and endless opportunities to sample great food and countless varieties of glüwein, punch, and spiced drinks, served piping hot in souvenir mugs. But there is more to this tour than snow and markets!  Enjoy visiting many destinations that, in the busy tourist season, are packed shoulder-to-shoulder with sweaty tourists.  Traveling “off-season” means easy access to castles and sights in Salzburg, Schwangau, Rothenburg, Munich, Nürnberg, and more.  There has never been a better time to visit Europe’s winter wonderland destinations. 

PRICETOUR DATES
$3789 + airDec 8-15, 2024
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Dec 7-14, 2025
Bolzano

CHRISTMAS MARKETS – GERMANY, FRANCE & ITALY in 8 days

Christmas Markets pop up all over Central Europe during the weeks leading up to Christmas.  Experience these markets in three countries, all with different cultures, and languages. 

Your Adventure Starts Here!

PRICETOUR DATES
$3789 + airNOV 30-Dec 7, 2025
Buda Nite

CHRISTMAS MARKETS – EASTERN EUROPE in 8 days

Christmas Markets pop up all over Europe during the weeks leading up to Christmas.  Each year, we feature several winter wonderland tours during the holiday Christmas season. These outdoor markets feature unique decorations, beautiful, handcrafted arts, and endless opportunities to sample great food and countless varieties of glüwein, punch, and spiced drinks, served piping hot in souvenir mugs. This route features four contrasting cultures and languages.  This tour visits Nürnberg, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest.  

Your Adventure Starts Here!

PRICETOUR DATES
$3789 + airDec 1-8, 2024

MSM2022

BEST OF FRANCE in 11 days

When I think of France, my mind always wanders to food!  Those tasty dishes are always accompanied by lots of sauce which have been distilled to a rich and silky essence.  Hence, the name of this tour distills the country down to my top destinations in and around Paris. We’ll begin (and end) with the very best of Paris, and sandwiched in between are some of the premiere sites, food, wine, and experiences in the country: the vineyards and cathedrals of Burgundy, the Loire Valley’s elegant châteaux, Brittany’s quaint villages, Normandy’s magnificent Mont St. Michel, and the D-Day battlefield beaches.

Your Adventure Starts Here!

PRICETOUR DATES
$3789 + airApr 22-May 2, 2025
Sep 29-oct 9, 2025
Beach

BATTLEFIELDS IN FRANCE & BELGIUM in 13 days

Join a small group of like-minded travelers exploring some of the most historic battlefields in Europe. Over the course of thirteen days, you’ll visit battle sites, memorials, historic towns and villages, and museums and cemeteries related to battles in France and Belgium.  This tour is designed for a focused group of 6-18 people interested in the history of Europe and its ever-changing boundaries shaped by war.  

We believe in small groups, unhurried pace, immersion in local surroundings, and, most importantly, not over-emphasizing any one aspect of the tour.  Many companies are offering “military history” tours where you can spend a week seeing Normandy, or days visiting every foxhole around Bastogne, but in doing so you miss so much of what is around you. On the other hand, we know there are tour companies that only scratch the surface of battlefield events. 

Our philosophy is to offer in-depth visits to premier sites from numerous periods and wars while experiencing other elements of European culture as well.  You’ll learn how champagne is made and even get to taste it.  You’ll spend time exploring fabulous cities like Bruges, Brussels, and Paris, and smaller places like Bastogne and Bayeux, and still get your picture taken with a King Tiger tank.  Overall you will get a good mix of military history, cultural history, and plain old-fashioned sightseeing!  

Your Adventure Starts Here!

PRICETOUR DATES
$3889 + air
LaMancha Windmills

BEST OF SPAIN in 13 days

My Best of Spain Tour connects the varied cultures and rich history of the largest nation on the Iberian Peninsula. You’ll experience the “drippy” architecture of Gáudi in Barcelona, the Royal Palace and Prado Museum in Madrid, the massive Alhambra in Granada, and the jaw-dropping Cathedrals in Toledo and Sevilla.  Along the way, we’ll visit sleepy little towns, far off the beaten tourist path, to experience the diverse cultures of the country.  This, coupled with authentic dining experiences and laid-back sightseeing strategies, makes this my best way to experience Spain in 13 days.  

Your Adventure Starts Here!

PRICETOUR DATES
$4395 + airApr 22-May 3, 2025
Sep 18-30, 2025
Belem2

BEST OF PORTUGAL in 11 days

My Essence of Portugal Tour provides a laid-back and worry-free experience while connecting the major destinations and landmarks in Portugal. There is a lot to see and do, but the travel distances are not far, the people are friendly, and the culture and ambiance are unmatched anywhere in Europe.  We will visit the capital of Lisbon and connect its history with great explorers and navigators. Then we will get out into the countryside and seaside to learn about Portugal, its people, and its rich history that transformed the ancient world into the new world.

Your Adventure Starts Here!

PRICETOUR DATES
$3795 + airApr 22-May 2, 2025
Sep 29-Oct 9, 2025