Group Travel made easy in Central New York

We have solutions for your cabin fever.  Reserve your seat now for an upcoming event or tour and let the anticipation begin!

March 25 -  St. Patrick's Shenanigans with Rattlin' Bog at Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club

New tours have been added to the Public Tours Page, check it out.

 

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Celebrate America 250:  Virginia Beach featuring the International Tattoo - a Patriotic Celebration of Music and America.  April 13-18, 2026.  Find details now on the Public Tours Page

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 AIR TOURS

Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks departing June 18, 2026 - Reserve your seat now!

Nashville City Stay departing July 14 - Five nights in a downtown Nashville hotel so you can easily walk to the Honky Tonks on Broadway in the evenings if you choose to do so.  Guided tours by day, Jack Daniel Distillery, Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, a show at the Grand Ole Opry, and more.  This will be a whole lot of fun.  Join us!

Christmas Markets Cruise on the Rhine departing November 30, 2026  Limited availability but it changes often.  Reserve your space before it's too late.  We can always put you on a waiting list in case something opens up in your preferred category.  Or hey, treat yourself to the spacious owners suite with all the perks that come with it!

And coming in 2027 - Winter in Yellowstone National Park!  

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Providing customized group tours and trips for the general public.  Now in our 24th year!

Thank you for your business, it is our pleasure to work with you and travel with you.  

 

CUSTOMIZED GROUP TOURS

We customize tours for pre-formed groups.  Do you belong to a club, business, organization or school

and would like to have a tour set up just for you?   Call us today!

 

If you don't have a group to travel with, be sure to check out our Publc Tours for Individuals page

and make a reservation for yourself and meet new friends.  We'd love to travel with you! 

 

Health and Safety 

There is always a risk of exposure to harmful viruses and other illnesses in any public place.  When traveling, you do so at your own risk.  If you do not feel well the morning of a tour departure, please do not travel.

 

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With 29 years of experience, Carol Buczek of Tours By Design provides quality tour planning

for pre-formed groups and for the travelling public and individuals.  Trust your travel plans to a professional.