On our gay travel tour, we will see the classic landmarks of Greece’s Golden Age in Athens, Sparta, Monemvasia, Olympia, and Delphi. We will also wander the lanes of ancient coastal villages of the Peloponnese Peninsula. Conclude your tour with our relaxing 3-day optional extension to the picturesque (and very gay-friendly) island of Crete.
Cultural Tours
Gay Malta Cultural Tour
Malta’s beautiful islands have long prompted territorial wars, and some of its temples were built long before Stonehenge or even the Pyramids of Giza. Visiting Malta will remain for you an unforgettable experience. With some of the most sparkling waters in the world, Malta’s man-made monuments are a complement to these islands’ natural beauty.
Puglia Villa Culinary Experience Gay Travel Italy
Savor the bounty of the rich traditions of Italy’s Adriatic coastal region of Puglia on this gay travel Italy tour. By day explore mountain towns, seaside villages, Swabian castles and cave homes that pre-date the Renaissance. Then each evening relax in our authentic 14th-century villa over a dinner featuring produce, meat and fish from the region. While dining, enjoy olive oil and wine from the villa’s own fields.
Japan Gay Cultural Tour
Join HE Travel President Phil Sheldon to explore the unique culture of Japan, where he lived for three years. Our gay Japan tour starts in modern Tokyo, then pauses in the traditional mountain samurai town of Takayama. Next is Kyoto, with its abundance of temples and gardens and a visit to an art museum built into a hillside. Our carefully designed Extension visits either the world-renowned Benesse Art Site on Naoshima Island or the remote lush Iya Valley on Shikoku Island. It concludes in Hiroshima to see both the solemn Peace Park and beautiful Miyajima Island.
Nile in Style: Gay Egypt Cultural Tour
Egypt has enchanted visitors throughout history and our gay Egypt tour is no exception. The riches of antiquity are our destination and our backdrop as we cruise through the land of the pharaohs.
Bhutan Overland: A Gay Travel Cultural Tour
Our cultural tour takes a leisurely trip through the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Since emerging from its self-imposed isolation and opening its doors in 1974, Bhutan has mesmerized its visitors. Visit the Tiger’s Nest monastery, the bustling capital Thimphu, and small villages on our journey through this once forbidden country.