The SilverOpus Group Experience:
Reimagined for Excellence & Authenticity
At SilverOpus, all group tours are engineered from the same principles. First, we think of the destination. Then, we imagine a large bus full of tourists in a crowded spot in that destination. Then, we ask ourselves: “how do we build an experience which is the exact opposite of that?” That single question ignites the magic!
Make it your own! Ask us how to turn any group tour into a private experience—with special rates and exclusive perks.
Here’s our formula:
(No one does it quite like us, so we don’t fear sharing it!)
Tribal Travel
First and foremost, we build experiences for sophisticated, curious and adventurous travelers ages 50 plus. That is our tribe. We have a solid understanding of what our tribe wants, how they expect to discover the world, so we build adventures around that knowledge.
Group Size & Tour Directors
Each of our departures is restricted to a maximum of 14 travelers, which guarantees a meaningful and intimate experience for all. Why such small groups? Because they are perfect for camaraderie to flourish. Laugh, exchange ideas, discover, talk, learn. Together. You are among friends. Old and new.
Leading each departure you will always find someone who does two things very well: 1) they are masters at sharing their knowledge and passion for the destination. Great story tellers. 2) They have the gift of taking care of people, ensuring that they feel comfortable, happy and safe. Caring leaders.
We are fully aware that at the heart of every outstanding travel experience is a great Tour Director, so we invest heavily in the people we hire to lead our programs. Our tribe deserves them!
Local Tour Guides
In every village, town and city visited in our programs live a few unique guys and gals who really, really, really love that town. They love it so much that they could talk about it all day long. They are entertaining, warm and immensely proud of the culture, history, food and people they represent.
Those are the guys and gals we pick for our local tours and excursions. Excellent people. Beautiful people whose words and passion become souvenirs that our travelers carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Itinerary Design
There are a few cornerstones present in every program we design. Nothing is by accident.
Balance is paramount. A strong itinerary covers some of the destinations famous attractions, but, most importantly, it must give you the opportunity to be with the locals. Walk the streets and see the houses, understand how people live there. Reflect. The final touch in the recipe is some open time, so you can roam around a bit and find your own favorite corners. Favorite memories, after all, are personal.
Hotels, Activities, Transportation & Meals
No, hotels are not just a place to spend the night. Each property has the job of reminding you that you are a guest of honor at that wonderful destination through ambiance, comfort and dedication to service. Each hotel is a very important piece of your experience.
Another key element is local, fresh, authentic, traditionally prepared food. All of our group programs include daily breakfast and several other meals (lunches and dinners), allowing you to taste fine local dishes and delicacies.
For transportation we combine luxury vehicles with local transportation (trains, boats and flights) to maximize your comfort and your sightseeing time. You want to spend your days exploring the land, not stuck in a vehicle. That concept is meticulously exercised in our designs. Sustainability is also very important to us, so we always observe it in our choices. Respect for the destination is a part of our promise to the world, as a company.
Finally, when it comes to activities, we find it very important to give you the opportunity to actively participate in the unfolding of your experience. For that to happen, all your senses must be engaged. Study any of our programs and you will see that each new day allows you to experience the destination in a different way. Fitness level is also an important consideration, which is why we build program variations to adapt to your personal situation.
Absolute, 24/7 Support
Airplanes are the safest way to travel because of their redundant safety systems. We shamelessly copied that idea in what we do (why not?). If you need anything while traveling, your Tour Director is right there to assist you. Moreover, we have a network of suppliers at each destination, ready to work for you. And over here, in the USA, we have a team of highly-qualified professionals at your disposal before, during and after your travels. No question goes unanswered and no request is ignored. We do what it takes to give you absolute support.
The Final Quality Test
Before any new program is made available to our tribe, it must be approved by the founder and owner of SilverOpus: a tough-to-please engineer with sky-high expectations. Our tour designers, all of the highest caliber, know that they will be faced with one question: “would you take your spouse / family / friends on this adventure?” If the answer is not a ground-shaking “yes!!”, then the program returns to the drawing board, immediately.
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