Global Stories. Remarkable Journeys.

A One-of-a-Kind Travel Company

From Novelist to Global Tour Guide

John Shors Travel was conceptualized and launched as a result of outreach from the readers of John's bestselling books, and their desire to visit the settings of his novels. Since 2013, John Shors Travel has taken more than a thousand guests on small-group, high-end tours to six continents.

Featured destinations span Eastern and Western Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, India, China, Japan, North Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Tours boast meticulously designed itineraries highlighted by rich cultural experiences and iconic wonders.  

With a mission to connect travelers with the world’s marvels, John Shors Travel creates all-inclusive journeys that leave lasting memories, and inspires guests to celebrate their own stories.

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Our Partnerships

We partner with colleges, art museums, botanical centers, and bestselling novelists to bring specialized and meaningful experiences to their communities.


FAQs

Look at answers to some commonly asked questions.

  • I’ve been on ten different tours with John Shors Travel, to four continents, including group trips to Bhutan, China, India, Cuba, Croatia, Greece, Morocco, and SE Asia. John is always able to create amazing itineraries, and he finds the best activities, restaurants, and hotels for his guests to enjoy.

    — Nancy Green, Des Moines, Iowa
  • Traveling under the planning and care of John Shors makes for the best trip you can imagine.

    — Judy Goodwin, Des Moines, Iowa
  • If you are seeking a first-class, five-star adventure to treasure in the years ahead, then I would whole-heartedly recommend touring with John Shors.

    — Ann Kelsey, New Bern, NC
  • Traveling with John Shors—who is the most considerate and detail-oriented guide ever—created the most personal, effortless, and worry-free travel experience that I could have asked for.

    — Frits Huijskens, Jacksonville, Florida
  • Our journey was more like getting together with a small group of friends but having everything taken care of for us.

    — Linda Katzman, San Diego, California
  • I’ve been on eight or nine trips with John, all very different and wonderful... We enjoyed so many amazing experiences and settings. What I also really appreciated was the pacing of the trip. We definitely covered a lot of ground, but John is also careful to weave some free time into each day, so that people can relax if they want to.

    — Sherry Clark, Boulder, Colorado
  • Everything he had planned looked amazing, and exceeded our expectations once we were there. I can't imagine a better experience for our first time in Asia, or a better guide. We will definitely be taking more trips with John.

    — Lisa Sutton, Des Moines, Iowa