Globus World Planner 2024-25

WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PLANNER

Touring. Beyond.

From the Great Pyramids to the Great Barrier Reef; from the Grand Canyon to the Colosseum, each Globus tour includes the legendary landmarks and must-see sights with an eye for hidden local gems you won’t find in any guidebook. Globus takes you to the head of the line at the world’s most awe-inspiring and iconic attractions, while sharing nearly a century of travel expertise

Why Travel With Globus?

After 90-plus years of sharing the world with travelers, Globus has set the gold standard for awardwinning touring across virtually every continent. Our global network of premiere travel partners, operations experts, and hospitality pros share one goal in mind—an exceptional travel experience no matter where we travel together.

GO BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOKS

VIP Sightseeing, expert Tour Directors, knowledgeable Local Guides, hand-selected hotels, authentic cuisine, and seamless transportation include everything you need to travel well without worry! With the perfect inclusions packed into each Globus vacation, all you have to worry about is packing!

TOUR DIRECTORS & LOCAL GUIDES

You’ve got a friend in every city. Explore the world with local experts who share the stories, sights, and local surprises not found in the guidebooks. Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides hail from the places you visit, and no one is more familiar, passionate, or happy to share insider knowledge than our local pros! Explore on your own with confidence with the GlobusGO mobile app!

SIGHTSEEING & VIP ACCESS

Skip the lines! Our worldwide relationships not only move you to the front of the line at the world’s must-see sights, but also take you behind the scenes for more in-depth experiences. Going beyond the iconic exteriors, our VIP access to the world’s most awe-inspiring legends and offthe-beaten-path locales gives you an exclusive experience at your destination.

SUPERIOR HOTELS

Get closer to your dreams. We’ve personally tested and selected the best hotels around the world with location, comfort, and style in mind. Enjoy first-class hotels and lodges in each destination, and check in with the confidence that we’ve already checked everything out for your comfort and convenience.

LOCAL FAVORITESSM

Local Favorites are unique insider experiences you wouldn’t find traveling on your own—and they’re included in every Globus vacation (except Independence by Globus and Choice Touring).

MEALS

After a good night’s sleep, you’ll enjoy daily breakfast and selected meals throughout your vacation, leaving flexibility to experience local eateries on your own.

TRANSPORTATION

Explore by private, first-class touring motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available), air-conditioning, extra leg room, and an emergency restroom. We can even coordinate your flights with your tour!

Discovery by the Dozen.

For those who are looking for every way in the world to see the world, Globus offers a ticket to awesome. From award-winning classic tours made famous by Globus travelers to passion-packed vacations with even more choices, independence, private itineraries, and off-thebeaten-path surprises, Globus has the travel style to match every wayfarer, wanderer, and wallet.

Whether travelers are looking for a quick escape, an unhurried adventure, or a journey by rail or cruise, we’re the “go to” for “let’s go!’ with every type of vacation imaginable. And then some. For those who want to go beyond the guidebooks, beyond expectation, and beyond the ordinary tour, choose extraordinary journeys across the globe with Globus.

¹.Classic Globus Tours

For more than 90 years, Globus’ expert Tour Directors have turned foreign countries into familiar harbors by providing hand-selected hotels in the heart of destinations, VIP access to must-see sights, and behind-the-scenes storytelling on perfectly planned itineraries across the globe.

Small-Group Discoveries

Enjoy the world and all its wonder with average of 24 up to a maximum of 28 on an intimate Small-Group Discovery tour with Globus—available in South America, Asia, and Africa vacations and select tours across Europe, North America, and the South Pacific.

The New Way to Tour. The “You” Way to Tour.

Choice Touring by Globus

Love to tour but fancy a bit more freedom? With the introduction of Choice Touring by Globus, travel enthusiasts now have a whole new way to cure their curiosity. This exciting new touring style promises all the wonder with a touch of whim and all the fun with the infusion of flexibility. In addition to guided sightseeing at the must-see sights, Choice Touring by Globus presents YourChoice excursions, a selection of curated experiences in key and off-the-beaten-path destinations–included in the package price so you can tailor your tour to your own interests, pleasures, and passions. Nature walk? Boat cruise? Wine flight? How you roll is up to you—at no extra cost. Just a wide-ranging menu of included excursions for you to design your own discovery, pick how you play, and make your own memories.

Undiscovered Tours

Explore the Less Traveled. ⁴.

While it might be the iconic sights of the world that first entice us to pack our bags for adventure, it’s often something quite different that beckons us to return—the towns with no traffic, the coasts with no crowds, the nooks with no noise. Globus designs the perfect balance of the hero sights you mustn’t miss and the hidden gems you otherwise would, offering a deeper glimpse into the world’s most intriguing destinations. Join us to veer off the beaten path, break away from the packs, and even break bread with the locals for an unparalleled vacation beyond the guidebooks that you wouldn’t find on your own.

Thinner Crowds. Thicker Wallets.

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Off-Season Escapes

Enjoy thinner crowds and thicker wallets when you explore the world between November and March on an exclusive series of Escapes by Globus that feature expertly planned touring itineraries and everything you love about Globus, for up to 40% less! In addition to great prices for all travelers, singles can benefit too. Most Escapes by Globus tours offer a number of single rooms where the single supplement is waived (call for availability).

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Cosmos Value-Minded Tours

Get the travel bug without the bite to your wallet on a Cosmos budget-friendly tour. Follow the lead of budget-savvy travelers who know the value of Cosmos’ 50+ years of affordable vacations that share the world’s riches of travel without breaking the bank!

Put Yourself Out There.

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Independence by Globus.

Independence by Globus invites you to enjoy the many benefits of touring, with the freedom to explore independently without the group—to cure your curiosities and discover new destinations on your own with ease thanks to onthe-go support from our team of travel experts.

Private Tours

Designed for parties from two to two dozen, Globus Private Tours offer you the opportunity to customize any published European tour for your private group for a special price to get away with family or friends.

Faith-Based Tours

Follow the footsteps of saints and religious history on a Globus or Cosmos faith-based vacation with uplifting itineraries that lead you to the enlightening experiences in the world’s most inspirational religious sites.

FAITH

Special Events

Get your ticket to the can’t miss celebrations in North America and Australia with Globus Special Event tours—from California’s Tournament of Roses Parade to New Mexico’s annual Balloon Fiesta. Or gaze above and beyond beneath the mesmerizing Southern Lights of Tasmania’s aurora australis!

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Cruise & Tour

See the world by land and by sea on a Globus cruise tour vacation that goes beyond the shores of Greece, British Columbia, Alaska’s Inner Passage, New England’s Eastern Seaboard, and Maritime Provinces.

Rail Vacations

Travel by train with the adventure and traditions of rail travel with all the modern luxuries. Globus and Cosmos vacations by rail carry you through the legendary landscapes of North America, Europe, Australia, and India!

The Magic is Real.

Dreams and wishes come true on a Globus tour— with possibilities limited only by your imagination!

Dreaming becomes doing with more time to explore thanks to VIP access to the world’s most magical sites and memorable experiences. Time travel to the roar of the Colosseum in Rome.

Cross centuries of culture, customs, and culinary traditions along the cobblestone streets of Austria and Germany. Time travel to touch the stones at Stonehenge. Feel the genius of great masters like Monet, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, and Strauss. Feel the passion of pipers in Scotland and feed your imagination with the rich regalia of royal life in Britain. From the little café of locals to the legendary castles of lore, you’ll see the magic appear before your very eyes on a Globus European vacation.

Italy’s Great Cities

TOUR LJ 9 Days from Rome to Rome

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ROME Explore many of the Eternal City’s treasures with an extensive guided sightseeing; including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Visit the Colosseum and see the Pantheon and Roman Forum, the hub of Imperial Rome. Marvel at the Baroque masterpieces of Piazza Navona and the Fontana di Trevi.

ASSISI Enjoy wine tasting at a local cantina in the valley at the foot of Assisi. See the Basilica of St. Francis

VENICE Enjoy a private boat ride on the canals. A guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs, followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time to discover more of the island or consider an optional Venetian gondola ride.

PISA See the gravity-defying Leaning Tower located in the aptly named “Square of Miracles.”

FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. Enjoy free time to discover the elegant streets of this Renaissance city or join an optional excursion to San Gimignano, known as the “Medieval Manhattan.”

SIENA An orientation walk through this stunning medieval city includes the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, venue of the historic Palio horse race. Indulge in Siena’s local specialties and taste the traditional sweets of panforte and ricciarelli

CASTEL GANDOLFO Take a guided visit of the Papal Palace, former summer residence of the Popes, and the Barberini Gardens.

That’s Amore: Italy By Design

TOUR FJ 7 Days from Rome to Florence

Departures

April to September

DESIGN YOUR DAYS WITH CHOICE TOURING

ROME See the timeless landmarks on an orientation tour of the Eternal City. YourChoice Excursions in Rome include:

A walking tour with a Local Guide in Trastevere’s bohemian shops, cafes, and bars. Continue to the Jewish Ghetto to hear its storied history.

OR Walking tour with a Local Guide in the Eternal City to admire the masterful paintings of the 16th-century artist Caravaggio.

NARNI Orientation tour and free time

SPOLETO Orientation walk of this historic Umbrian town, dating back to the Roman times. YourChoice Excursions in Spoleto include: A guided tour of one of the oldest cities in Italy. Stop at an oil shop for an olive-oil tasting and a glass of wine.

OR A guided tour to see important sites of the life of Saint Francis, featuring Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi, L’eremo delle Carceri, and San Damiano.

OR A cultural experience in the hills of Umbria to learn the art of truffle hunting with local farmers.

PIENZA Guided sightseeing.

FLORENCE A guided walking tour includes sights of this stunning medieval city’s landmarks. YourChoice Excursions in Florence include: A tasting of the region’s world-famous wines with views of the Chianti Hills and a visit to the ancient city of San Gimignano.

OR A small-group bike tour through Florence’s quaint cobblestone alleys and small piazzas amid the city’s most impressive landmarks, including the historic city center and Oltrarno.

OR A guided tour of Florence’s legendary landmarks, featuring a visit to the Officina di Santa Maria Novella, a centuries-old perfumery founded by Dominican friars in 1221. A visit to the Ferragamo Museum which highlights the creation of more than 10,000 shoe designs by famed Salvatore Ferragamo.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Independent Rome City Stay

TOUR M3 4 Days from Rome to Rome

Independent

Rome & Florence City Stay

TOUR M3B 6 Days from Rome to Florence

Independent

Rome, Florence & Venice City Stay

TOUR M3A 8 Days from Rome to Venice

Italian Vista

TOUR LR 8 Days from Rome to Milan

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum, the hub of Imperial Rome. Enjoy free time to explore or join an optional excursion.

ORVIETO Spend free time in Piazza del Duomo, the heart of this impressive hilltop town.

ASSISI Visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and marvel at the magnificent frescoes by Italian master Giotto that adorn the Basilica where the Saint is buried. Free time to explore this picturesque town. Choose to join an optional excursion to visit the charming town of Spello and enjoy a dinner of local specialties.

FLORENCE A guided walking tour includes sights of the cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the massive bronze doors of the Baptistry’s “Gates of Paradise,” and the sculptures of Signoria Square.

PADUA Enjoy an orientation drive followed by an Italian aperitivo (predinner cocktail) at Café Pedrocchi.

VENICE A private boat ride and guided walking tour includes a visit to St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblower demonstration. Enjoy free time to explore or consider an optional gondola ride.

VERONA An orientation walk in this elegant city includes Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Brà to admire views of the Roman Arena.

MILAN Take an orientation walk featuring sights of La Scala Opera House, the Galleria, and the Duomo. Free time for browsing.

LAKE COMO Take in the stunning scenery during a private boat ride across Lake Como to the beautiful village of Bellagio. See the lakefront villas and wander along the narrow streets.

Italian Tapestry

TOUR LS 9 Days from Venice to Sorrento

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

VENICE A private boat ride and guided walking tour includes a visit to St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblower demonstration. Enjoy a traditional Venetian gondola ride along the canals accompanied by music.

MODENA Enjoy a balsamic vinegar tasting at the renowned Acetaia Leonardi and learn about the traditions behind this local specialty.

FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square.

SIENA Guided walking tour through this stunning medieval city includes the sights of the Duomo and the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, venue of the historic Palio horse race.

PIENZA Enjoy an orientation walk of this charming Tuscan gem. Free time to browse.

ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum, the hub of Imperial Rome. Explore on your own at leisure or join an optional excursion.

POMPEII Take a fascinating guided walking tour of the archaeological site of Pompeii, the ill-fated Roman city covered by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

CAPRI Enjoy an excursion to this glitzy yet rugged island, including a funicular ride from the harbor to the village and guided sightseeing, including the Augustus Gardens. Free time to explore more on your own.

SORRENTO AREA Time to browse and enjoy this popular seaside resort. Join an optional excursion for a drive along the dramatic Amalfi Coast to the charming town of Positano for free time to explore.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Italian Escape

TOUR KIAX 7 Days from Rome to Venice

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Italian Treasures

TOUR LK 11 Days from Rome to Rome

Departures

October to March

Bella Italia Escape

TOUR KIEX 9 Days from Venice to Sorrento

ESCAPES BY

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum, the hub of Imperial Rome.

LUCCA Discover this medieval walled city with an orientation walk followed by free time. See the Piazza Anfiteatro, San Michele Square, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Guinigi Tower.

CINQUE TERRE Take a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to see one of Italy’s most iconic coastlines, then continue your journey by train.

PISA See the gravity-defying Leaning Tower located in the aptly named “Square of Miracles.”

SIENA An orientation walk through this stunning medieval city includes the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, venue of the historic Palio horse race.

SAN GIMIGNANO Enjoy an orientation walk through the town often nominated the “Medieval Manhattan.”

VERRAZZANO Visit the heart of the Chianti Classico area and enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard accompanied by local specialties.

FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square.

VERONA An orientation walk includes Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Brà to admire views of the Roman Arena.

VENICE Take a private boat ride on the canals. A guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs, followed by a glassblowing demonstration.

ASSISI A guided walking tour of this medieval hilltop town includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica.

Departures

October to March

ORVIETO Local pastry tasting at famed Caffè Montanucci. An orientation walk includes the cathedral with free time to visit San Brizio Chapel.

Northern Italy’s Highlights & Cinque Terre

TOUR LV 10 Days from Milan to Milan

Departures April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

MILAN A guided walking tour includes sights of the Sforzesco Castle, the Galleria, La Scala Opera House, and the Duomo. Free time to browse.

BUSSETO See the birthplace of composer Giuseppe Verdi with free time for lunch before a Parmesan cheese tasting at a local caseificio (cheese-making factory).

PARMA Guided sightseeing includes sights of the cathedral, bell tower, and octagonal baptistry. Enjoy free time to visit the cathedral. Consider an optional excursion to indulge in Parma’s gastronomic fare with a visit to a local farmhouse to learn how to prepare traditional dishes before dining on them.

MODENA Enjoy a Balsamic vinegar tasting at the renowned Acetaia Leonardi.

MARANELLO Visit the Ferrari Museum.

LUCCA Discover the medieval walled city with an orientation walk followed by free time. See the Piazza Anfiteatro, San Michele Square, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Guinigi Tower. An optional excursion is available to savor a traditional dinner in the Tuscan countryside.

CINQUE TERRE Take a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to see one of Italy’s most iconic coastlines, then continue your scenic journey by train.

GENOA Free time in former maritime republic and birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Enjoy a pesto demonstration with aperitivo.

GABIANO Enjoy wine tasting and a lunch of regional produce at this historic castle, one of the oldest and largest manors in Monferrato, where wine has been produced since the 12th century.

TURIN Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Mole Antonelliana and a visit to the cathedral.

VERCELLI Visit a rice factory followed by an authentic risotto lunch.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

The Best of Italy

TOUR LB 11 Days from Rome to Rome

Departures March to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum, the hub of Imperial Rome. Free time to explore or join an optional excursion.

ORVIETO An orientation tour of this impressive town, perched on a volcanic hill, features the cathedral.

FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. Taste a traditional gelato while strolling around this elegant Renaissance city.

PISA See the gravity-defying Leaning Tower located in the aptly named “Square of Miracles.”

VENICE Take a private boat ride on the canals. A guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time to discover more of the island or enjoy an optional gondola ride.

ASSISI A guided walking tour of this medieval hilltop town includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica.

POMPEII Join a guided walking tour of the archaeological site of Pompeii, the once thriving Roman city where life came to a sudden halt in 79 A.D. when Mount Vesuvius erupted and smothered it in ash.

CAPRI Take a funicular ride from the harbor to Capri village. Guided sightseeing includes an open-taxi ride to Anacapri to visit famous Villa San Michele. See Capri from a different perspective with a scenic cruise (weather permitting) around the island.

SORRENTO Enjoy free time in this seaside resort famous for its stunning panoramas. Browse the shops or relax in a sidewalk café to watch the world go by.

Italian Mosaic

TOUR LI 13 Days from Rome to Rome

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum, the hub of Imperial Rome. Free time to explore at leisure or join an optional excursion.

PISA See the gravity-defying Leaning Tower located in the aptly named “Square of Miracles.”

FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes sights of Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio.

CINQUE TERRE Take a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to see one of Italy’s most iconic coastlines, then continue your scenic journey by train.

LAKE MAGGIORE Enjoy a panoramic boat ride on Lake Maggiore. Enjoy dinner on Isola Madre.

LUGANO Cross the border into Switzerland for free time and an orientation tour of this elegant lakeside resort.

VENICE Take a private boat ride on the canals. A guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time to discover more of the island or enjoy an optional gondola ride.

ASSISI A guided walking tour of this medieval hilltop town includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica.

SORRENTO AREA Enjoy this seaside resort, famous for its stunning panoramas.

CAPRI Take a funicular ride from the harbor to the village for guided sightseeing, including Augustus Gardens and a granita tasting.

POMPEII Take a guided walking tour of the archaeological site of Pompeii, the once thriving Roman city where life came to a sudden halt in 79 A.D. when Mount Vesuvius erupted and smothered it in ash.

Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy

TOUR LM 14 Days from Rome to Palermo

Departures April to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

CASTEL GANDOLFO A guided visit of the Papal Palace and the Barberini Gardens with lunch.

CAPRI Enjoy an excursion to this glitzy yet rugged island, including a funicular ride from the harbor to the village and guided sightseeing.

SORRENTO AREA Free time to enjoy this seaside resort.

POMPEII Take a guided walking tour of the archaeological site of Pompeii.

NAPLES Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive on the panoramic road to Posillipo, a stop in Piazza Plebiscito, and a slice of Neapolitan pizza, of course.

BARI Take a guided walking tour of Bari Vecchia, the city’s oldest district, and visit San Nicola’s Church.

LECCE Guided sightseeing includes the Duomo and Santa Croce Basilica. Taste a pasticciotto (filled pastry) with almond-infused iced coffee.

ALBEROBELLO A guided walking tour includes a visit to a Trullo (traditional conical-roof house).

MATERA An orientation walk with views of the sassi house (cave houses).

PIZZO CALABRO Enjoy a traditional tartufo (ice cream dessert) tasting.

REGGIO CALABRIA Visit the museum that houses the Bronzi di Riace (famous bronze warrior sculptures).

TAORMINA Visit the ancient Greek theater located in the historic center. Free time to explore, or consider an optional excursion to Mount Etna.

AGRIGENTO A guided walking tour in the Valley of Temples.

PALERMO Scenic drive to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and a visit to the Norman Cathedral. Enjoy a visit to “La Casa di Paolo” and San Domenico’s Church followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Hidden Treasures of Southern Italy

TOUR LN 9 Days from Naples to Sorrento

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

NAPLES Guided sightseeing of one of Italy’s oldest and most famous cities features sights of the New Castle, San Carlo Theater, Galleria Umberto, and Piazza Plebiscito. Visit the magnificent Palazzo Reale. Free time to explore more and sample world-famous specialties such as authentic Neapolitan pizza.

CASTEL DEL MONTE En route to Bari, enjoy a guided visit of this striking, octagonal-shaped medieval castle.

BARI Guided walking tour features Bari, Vecchia, the city’s oldest district, and a visit to San Nicola’s Church followed by local focaccia tasting.

OSTUNI Free time to browse and enjoy lunch in this picture-perfect white town.

LECCE Guided walking tour includes the Duomo and Santa Croce Basilica. Taste a local pasticciotto (filled pastry) and almond-infused iced coffee. Visit an authentic Carrettieri (Sicilian carts) workshop.

OTRANTO Take an orientation tour with free time to browse around this charming seaside town.

ALBEROBELLO A guided walking tour includes a visit to a Trullo (traditional stone conical-roof hut).

CASTELLANA GROTTE Guided visit of the vast underground caverns to explore stunning geological formations in one of the world’s largest cave systems. Enjoy dinner at a local masseria (local farmhouse) with a wine and olive oil tasting.

PAESTUM Join a guided visit to one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in Italy, home to three Greek temples and fascinating burial paintings from the 5th-century BC.

SORRENTO AREA Take an orientation walk in the old town of this popular seaside resort. Enjoy free time to explore on your own. Join an optional excursion for a drive along the stunning Amalfi Coast to the charming town of Positano.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

The Sicilian

TOUR LP 10 Days from Palermo to Taormina Riviera

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

PALERMO Guided sightseeing includes the Church of Immacolata and a scenic drive to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and a visit to the Norman Cathedral. Enjoy lunch with Sicilian specialties such as arancini (stuffed rice balls) and cannoli (fried pastry rolls with sweet ricotta cheese).

ERICE Visit the town and sample almond biscuits and Marsala wine at the Pasticceria Maria Grammatico.

MARSALA Visit one of the traditional salt mills situated on the local coastline.

MAZARA DEL VALLO Guided sightseeing includes the cathedral and a walk in the Old Town.

AGRIGENTO Guided walking tour in the Valley of Temples.

PIAZZA ARMERINA A guided visit to the Villa Romana del Casale features its collection of remarkable Roman mosaics.

CALTAGIRONE Orientation tour with free time to see the monumental Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte.

RAGUSA A guided walking tour includes the city’s oldest district, the Ibla, the 19th-century gardens of Giardini Iblei, and St. George’s Cathedral. Visit an authentic Carrettieri (Sicilian carts) workshop.

MODICA Enjoy an orientation walk with a chocolate tasting.

NOTO Walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to admire San Nicolò Cathedral.

SYRACUSE A guided visit to the Archaeological Park.

CATANIA Take an orientation walk with free time to browse in Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea.

SAVOCA Enjoy an orientation walk followed by a Granita (semi-frozen drink), and brioche tasting at Bar Vitelli.

TAORMINA RIVIERA Orientation walk including a visit to the ancient Greek theater located in the historic center.

Sicilian Escape

Taste of Portugal

TOUR ZA 7 Days from Porto to Lisbon

ESCAPES BY

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Malta

Departures

October to March

Southern Italy Escape

TOUR KISX 9 Days from Naples to Alberobello Area

ESCAPES BY

*Full details online Spring 2024.

Departures May to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

PORTO Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour in the city center. Enjoy a glass of Porto. Later, relax on a river cruise and take in stunning views of the surroundings.

AGUEDA Take a stroll and admire the street art.

COIMBRA Orientation walk of the University town. Enjoy a wine tasting in the Bairrada region.

LISBON Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Guided sightseeing includes a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.

MAFRA Guided visit of Mafra includes the Royal Palace, the convent, and John V Library.

SINTRA Free time for lunch.

CASCAIS Free time to browse.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Madeira or Azores

Departures

October to March

Portugal in Depth

TOUR ZP 11 Days from Lisbon to Lisbon

Departures

March to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jerónimos Monastery and cloister and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.

OBIDOS Take an orientation walk in the medieval town.

NAZARÉ Free time to browse this charming coastal town.

ALCOBAÇA Visit the Church of Santa Maria Monastery.

FÁTIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.

TOMAR Visit the Convent of Christ, once the site of a Knights Templar prayer chapel.

COIMBRA Visit Portugal’s oldest University.

PORTO Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive. Visit the Church of São Francisco and the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. Enjoy a Port wine tasting at the famous Sandeman & Co Port Wine Cellar.

GUIMARAES Join an orientation walk through the medieval district.

PENAFIEL Visit the gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda winery and enjoy a Portuguese tapas tasting.

VISEU Dinner with local specialties and wine at Forno da Mimi restaurant.

BELMONTE Visit the Jewish Museum. Enjoy an olive oil tasting.

CASTELO DE VIDE Walk through the Jewish quarter with free time.

EVORA A guided walking tour includes the Gothic cathedral, Sao Francisco Church, and Ossuary Chapel. Visit a traditional cork factory.

ALGARVE Admire coastal views from the Promontory of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent. Stop to browse in the charming seaside resort of Lagos.

AZEITÃO Visit a traditional tile workshop.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Madeira or Azores

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

EXTEND YOUR TOUR

Add spectacular San Miguel Island to your Portugal tour with views of volcanic masterpieces from Pico da Barrosa Mountain, Furnas’ geothermal wonders, and Sete Cidades Lake—one of Portugal’s Seven Natural Wonders.

Add Azores to the Following Tours

Taste of Portugal

Portugal in Depth

Highlights of Spain and Portugal

ENHANCE YOUR TOUR

Continue your Portugal tour with the magical Island of Madeira. From the quaint fishing villages to luminous pools and lofty plateaus, discover a feast for the senses and the soul.

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Taste of Portugal

Portugal in Depth

Highlights of Spain and Portugal

Art & Soul: Portugal By Design

TOUR FX 8 Days from Lisbon to Porto

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Lisbon & Northern Spain

TOUR ZO 12 Days from Lisbon to Barcelona

Departures April to September

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LISBON Guided sightseeing includes a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. YourChoice Excursions include: A tram ride and walk the narrow streets, alleyways, and cobblestones to discover old taverns in centuries-old squares.

OR Guided tour of Sintra, one of Portugal’s most beautiful places.

TOMAR Guided sightseeing includes the Convent of Christ.

DORNES Orientation walk of the village and free time.

COIMBRA Visit the University. Dinner with regional specialties at a local restaurant. YourChoice Excursions during your stay in Coimbra include:

A Walking tour through Coimbra’s medieval center, Your walking tour arrives at a local home to enjoy the soul of Portuguese Fado music.

OR An excursion through the Bairrada region in the ancient province of Beira Litoral. Visit a local wine cellar for a tasting of award-winning sparkling wine.

ADDITIONAL YOURCHOICE EXCURSIONS IN COIMBRA INCLUDE:

A visit to the Environmental Interpretation Centre for a bicycle tour. Discover the region’s natural beauty, such as paddy fields, marshes, reed beds, and rushes. “Rio Antuã” and “Esteiro de Salreu,” connected by a network of ditches, allowing high levels of biodiversity.

OR Sample Pastéis de Tentúgal, the traditional thin, flaky pastries filled with rich egg custard, created by the resident Carmelite nuns in the 16th century! Hear the history of Tentúgal as you learn how its favorite confection is prepared, paired glass of wine or cup of tea.

OR Canal cruise on the Ria de Aveiro. Passing by the City Center, you’ll see the colorful buildings of the Art Nouveau movement. Light lunch at a local restaurant.

PORTO Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour in the city center. Enjoy a glass of Porto. Relax on an evening river cruise followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Departures April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jerónimos Monastery and cloister, a photo stop at Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.

FÁTIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, an important pilgrimage destination.

PORTO Guided sightseeing includes a drive to the mouth of the Douro River. See the Church of São Francisco and visit the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. Enjoy a Port wine tasting.

VIGO Take a walking tour of the historic district.

LA TOJA ISLAND See the unusual San Sebastian Church, covered completely in seashells.

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Join guided sightseeing of the revered pilgrimage site and cathedral with the relics of St. James the Apostle.

LUARCA Enjoy free time to browse this charming coastal town.

OVIEDO Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive and a walking tour of the Old Town. Enjoy a cider tasting at a traditional Sidreria (cider house).

SANTANDER Enjoy free time for lunch.

BILBAO Take a guided visit to the stunning Guggenheim Museum with its important collection of modern art.

SAN SEBASTIAN Take a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter with free time on the promenade.

PAMPLONA An orientation walk through the Calle Estafeta, followed by lunch with traditional tapas and Rioja wine at Basaburua restaurant.

SARAGOSSA An orientation walk includes Plaza of Our Lady of the Pillar.

BARCELONA Guided sightseeing includes a walking tour in the Old Town and a stroll down La Rambla. Take a panoramic drive to Montjuic Hill and stop to see La Sagrada Familia.

Highlights of Spain and Portugal

TOUR ZZ 9 Days from Barcelona to Lisbon

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

BARCELONA Guided sightseeing includes the Palau de La Musica and panoramic views of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. Stop at Sagrada Familia Basilica, Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gracia. Free time to explore more of the city on your own, or join an optional excursion to Montserrat, a stunning Benedictine Monastery set in the mountains just outside Barcelona.

MADRID Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Prado Museum and sights of the Cibeles Fountain and Calle Alcala. Free time to explore more of Spain’s capital or join an optional excursion to Toledo, Spain’s former capital.

CORDOBA A guided walking tour includes the Mosque of the Caliphs, with its 800 granite and marble pillars supporting brick and stone arches dating back to the 8th century. Enjoy free time to explore the historic city.

SEVILLE Visit Plaza de España with its magnificent mosaic patio. Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive, a visit to Casa de Pilatos, and a walk through the Santa Cruz quarter. Enjoy dinner with local specialties at El Palacio Andaluz restaurant with authentic Flamenco entertainment.

SETUBAL Free time for lunch in the vibrant food market.

AZEITÃO Visit a traditional tile workshop to learn how these colorful tiles are made.

LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jerónimos Monastery and cloister, a photo stop at Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Free time to explore or join an optional excursion to the Portuguese Riviera with visit to Cascais and the Palace of Queluz near Sintra.

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Portuguese Escape

TOUR KPAX 9 Days from Lisbon to Lisbon

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Departures October to March

Lisbon to Madrid Escape

TOUR KPSX 8 Days from Lisbon to Madrid

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Departures October to March

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Independent Barcelona & Madrid City Stay

TOUR M5A 7 Days from Barcelona to Madrid

Fiestas & Siestas: Southern Spain By Design

TOUR FY 9 Days from Madrid to Malaga

Departures

April to December

Departures

May to September

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MADRID An orientation tour of the city includes views of some of its major landmarks. YourChoice Excursions include:

Guided walk with a Local Guide in Madrid’s old city and the Habsburg Quarter. See the Royal Palace, Royal Theater, Cathedral, and the Main Square and indulge in chocolate with churros.

Independent Barcelona, Madrid & Malaga City Stay

TOUR M5B 10 Days from Barcelona to Malaga

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April to December

OR Guided tour of Toledo, an incredible melting pot of Jewish, Islamic, and Christian influence over the centuries, making it one of Europe’s most interesting and unique walled medieval cities!

CORDOBA Free time to browse the charming streets with their mix of Roman, Moorish, and Spanish culture before continuing south to Seville.

SEVILLE An orientation tour of the city includes views of some of its major landmarks. YourChoice Excursions include:

A drive into the Andalusian countryside to Carmona. Visit the Necropolis and the Alcázar of the Seville Gate with a Local Guide.

OR Visit an authentic espadrilles workshop. There, skilled artisans will share the secrets to help you create your own pair of espadrilles to keep.

OR A visit to one of Seville’s legendary local wineries to enjoy a guided wine-tasting experience, accompanied by local cheeses and ham.

JEREZ Orientation tour. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with a traditional Flamenco show. YourChoice Excursions include:

A walking tour of Jerez with a stop at a local winery. Learn how wine and sherry are produced here, and taste the wine and sherry paired with tapas.

OR A visit to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Observe training sessions in the indoor arena and visit the Royal School facilities. Learn about this historic facility preserving the world’s ancient Spanish lineage of the magnificent Andalusian Cartujano horse.

OR A panoramic drive from Jerez to Cadiz, the oldest city in Western Europe. Walk from Caleta Beach to the Old Quarter en route to the Gardens of the Genoves.

MARBELLA Free time before driving to Málaga.

MÁLAGA Sightseeing with a Local Guide of the city’s main landmarks.

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Spanish Escape

TOUR KSAX 9 Days from Madrid to Barcelona

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Departures

October to March

Spain & Portugal Escape

TOUR KSDX 9 Days from Barcelona to Lisbon

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Departures

October to March

Moroccan Escape

TOUR KMAX 7 Days from Casablanca to Casablanca

Departures

October to March

The Best of Spain

TOUR ZV 9 Days from Madrid to Barcelona

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

MADRID Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Prado Museum and sights of the Cibeles Fountain and Calle Alcala. Spend free time in Spain’s capital or join an optional excursion to Toledo.

CORDOBA A guided walking tour includes the Mosque of the Caliphs, with its 800 granite and marble pillars supporting brick and stone arches dating back to the 8th century. Enjoy free time to explore the historic city.

SEVILLE Visit Plaza de España with its magnificent mosaic patio. Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive, a visit to Casa de Pilatos, and a walk through the Santa Cruz quarter. Consider an optional dinner and Flamenco show.

GRANADA A guided walking tour includes the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife. Free time to explore the Andalusian city with its Moorish influences, charming squares, cafes, and shops.

VALENCIA Guided sightseeing includes a photo stop at the science complex, a panoramic drive, and a walking tour of old Valencia, including a traditional Horchata (rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon drink) tasting. Enjoy a traditional Paella Valenciana dinner at a local restaurant.

BARCELONA Guided sightseeing includes the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, and panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. Visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica. Free time to discover more of the city on your own or join an optional excursion. Enjoy Sangria and a farewell dinner.

Iberian Discovery & Morocco

TOUR ZW 13 Days from Madrid to Madrid

Departures March to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

MADRID Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Prado Museum and sights of the Cibeles Fountain and Calle Alcala.

SEGOVIA See the remarkably well-preserved Roman Aqueduct.

AVILA Visit the medieval town, known for its spectacular city walls.

SALAMANCA Take an orientation walk to Plaza Mayor. Enjoy an overnight stay and wine tasting with dinner at former monastery turned wine resort Hacienda Zorita, which once hosted Christopher Columbus.

FÁTIMA Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, an important pilgrimage destination.

LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jerónimos Monastery and cloister, a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.

AZARUJA Visit a cork factory to learn about one of Portugal’s traditional products.

SEVILLE Visit Plaza de España with its magnificent mosaic patio. Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive, a visit to Casa de Pilatos, and a walk through the Santa Cruz quarter.

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR Return ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco.

TANGIER Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive to Cap Spartel with mint tea with biscuits. An orientation walk includes Grand Socco square. Free time to explore the narrow streets of the kasbah.

COSTA DEL SOL A free day to explore more of this coastal area or join an excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar.

GRANADA A guided walking tour includes the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife. Enjoy regional specialties with lunch at a local restaurant.

TOLEDO Take a guided walking tour in the former Spanish capital.

Spanish Fiesta

TOUR ZX 14 Days from Madrid to Madrid

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

MADRID Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Prado Museum and sights of the Cibeles Fountain and Calle Alcala.

SEGOVIA See the remarkably well-preserved Roman Aqueduct.

BURGOS Take an orientation walk and see the Cathedral of Santa Maria.

VITORIA & SAN SEBASTIAN Free time to browse these historic towns.

PAMPLONA Take an orientation walk along the Calle Estafeta, followed by a Rioja wine-pairing dinner.

SARAGOSSA An orientation walk includes Plaza of Our Lady of the Pillar.

BARCELONA Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, and panoramic views of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. Visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica.

VALENCIA Guided sightseeing includes a photo stop at the science complex, a panoramic drive and walking tour of old Valencia, including a traditional Horchata (rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon drink) tasting.

GRANADA A guided walking tour includes the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife. Free time to explore. Enjoy regional specialties with dinner at a local restaurant.

COSTA DEL SOL Join an excursion to Málaga for a guided walking tour through the Old City and tapas tasting at the famous El Pimpi Bodega. Free time to explore more of Picasso’s birthplace.

GIBRALTAR Cross the border for guided sightseeing featuring St. Michael’s Caves.

SEVILLE Visit the royal bull ring Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla, Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive, a visit to Casa de Pilatos, and a walk through the Santa Cruz quarter. Visit Plaza de España.

CORDOBA A guided walking tour includes the Mosque of the Caliphs, dating back to the 8th century.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Spain, Portugal & Morocco

TOUR ZU 17 Days from Lisbon to Madrid

Departures March to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jerónimos Monastery and cloister, and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.

AZEITÃO Visit a traditional tile workshop.

SEVILLE Visit Plaza de España. Guided sightseeing with orientation drive, a visit to Casa de Pilatos, and a walk through the Santa Cruz quarter.

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR Return ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco.

RABAT Guided sightseeing includes Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Roman relics of Chellah.

CASABLANCA Enjoy lunch at Rick’s Café Américain, recognized by “Casablanca” fans. A drive includes a visit to the Hassan II Mosque.

MARRAKESH Guided sightseeing includes Bahia Palace and the marble masterpiece of the Saadian Tombs.

OUARZAZATE Visit the Kasbah Taourirt en route to Ouarzazate.

ERFOUD Enjoy a 4-wheel drive excursion on the sand dune of Erg Chebbi. Sip traditional mint tea. Dinner served in a traditional tent.

ER RACHIDIA See the spectacular Ziz Gorges.

FEZ Guided sightseeing includes the Medina.

TANGIER Take an orientation drive in the city.

COSTA DEL SOL Spend a free day to explore.

GRANADA Guided walking tour includes the Alhambra complex and Water Gardens of the Generalife.

TOLEDO Enjoy a guided walking tour and visit the Gothic cathedral, Santo Tomé Church, and Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue.

MADRID Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Prado Museum and sights of the Cibeles Fountain and Calle Alcala.

Classical Greece

TOUR RG 8 Days from Athens to Athens

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive featuring Syntagma Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit the Acropolis and stop for a photo at the Panathenaic Stadium. Enjoy free time to explore the Plaka district where the relics of ancient Greece can be seen while browsing the charming streets lined with shops and restaurants.

CORINTH Cross the canal and visit the ancient town of Corinth.

MYCENAE Take a guided visit to the excavations and museum. Famous for having been the city of Agamemnon, noted relics include the Lion Gate.

EPIDAURUS Guided visit to the 2,300-year-old open-air auditorium with its excellent acoustics.

OLYMPIA A guided visit to the archaeological site features the Temple of Zeus and the museum. Attend a cooking demonstration this evening to learn how to make traditional Greek tzatziki.

DELPHI Visit the city once considered the center of the world and home to the Oracle; guided sightseeing features the excavations and Archaeological Museum. Learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo.

METEORA Guided visit to the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the massive sandstone cliffs on which the monasteries of Meteora are perched.

THERMOPYLAE Stop at the site of the Battle of Thermopylae, dramatized in the film “300,” where the heroic, yet doomed Spartans of 480 BC fought against the Persian army.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. plus Island Hopper plus Greek Island Adventure with Iconic Aegean 3-Night Cruise with Iconic Aegean 4-Night Cruise with Idyllic Aegean 7-Night Cruise

Oh My Goddess!: Greece By Design

TOUR FG 8 Days from Athens to Athens CHOICE TOURING

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ATHENS Orientation tour and free time in the city called the “birthplace of western civilization.” YourChoice Excursions in Athens include:

A guided tour to discover the secrets of Athens including a visit to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.

OR A cruise to the island of Aegina and visit Aegina Town.

OR An excursion to Cape Sounion, on the tip of the Attica Peninsula and a visit the Temple of Poseidon

DELPHI Visit Delphi, once considered the center of the world and home to the Oracle. Take a guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum.

ITEA & GALAXIDI Enjoy olive-oil tasting with local specialties. Free time to explore these traditional seaside towns.

VOLOS Take an orientation of this lively city, the starting point of Jason and the Argonauts’ famed expedition. YourChoice Excursions in Volos include:

A guided leisurely half-day bike ride in the coastal port city of Volos with a light lunch of local specialties.

OR A cooking class with a chef on Mount Pellion, including lunch.

OR A guided walking excursion on Mount Pellion, including the Centaur’s Path and a light lunch.

THERMOPYLAE Stop at the site of the Battle of Thermopylae, dramatized in the film “300,” where the heroic, yet doomed Spartans of 480 BC fought against the Persian army.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Iconic Aegean 3-Night Cruise

Greek Island Adventure

TOUR RN 8 Days from Athens to Athens

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive featuring Syntagma Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit the Acropolis and stop for a photo at the Panathenaic Stadium. Enjoy free time to explore the Plaka district where the relics of ancient Greece can be seen while browsing the charming streets lined with shops and restaurants. Board a flight to Crete.

HERAKLION Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant on the historic island of Crete. Guided walking tour features the Venetian Walls, St. Minas Cathedral, the Church of St. Titus and a traditional bougatsa pastry tasting. Enjoy free time to explore the bustling capital of Greece’s largest island which boasts over 3000 years of history and multi-cultural influences. Take a high speed ferry to the island of Naxos.

NAXOS On arrival enjoy guided sightseeing along cobblestone alleys and Venetian castles. Taste the famous citrus spoon dessert at a local kafenio (cafè). These desserts come from an old Arabic custom and are a gesture of hospitality offered to welcome guests. Explore more of this lush green island during free time, stroll the charming streets, sample the local produce or relax on the beautiful beaches. Take a short ride on the high speed ferry to Paros.

PAROS Discover more of this idyllic Greek island famous for its traditional white beaches, stunning beaches and pristine waters. Guided sightseeing features a visit to the Panagia Ekatontapiliani (the “Church of a Hundred Doors). Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Take a ferry back to Athens.

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Greek Island Hopper

TOUR RM 10 Days from Athens to Athens

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive featuring Syntagma Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit the Acropolis and stop for a photo at the Panathenaic Stadium. Enjoy free time to explore the Plaka district where the relics of ancient Greece can be seen while browsing the charming streets lined with shops and restaurants.

PIRAEUS Board a ferry for a scenic crossing to Mykonos.

MYKONOS A walking tour includes the Church of Agia Kiriaki and an Amygdalota (traditional Mykonos dessert) tasting. Enjoy free time to explore the island at leisure. Stroll along its charming streets and see the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside above. Stretch out and relax on pristine beaches or consider an optional excursion to the nearby island of Delos to discover its ancient treasures. Board a high-speed express ferry across the Aegean Sea to Santorini.

SANTORINI A walking tour includes a picture stop at the cathedral and a glass of ouzo, the signature liquorice-tasting Greek aperitif. Enjoy free time to explore the island’s charming streets lined by the iconic white buildings with bright blue roofs, browse the shops, or watch the world go by from a sidewalk café. Optional excursions are available to visit Oia, perched on the rim of the Caldera with its fantastic views, or to the excavations of Akrotiri village. Take a short flight back to mainland Athens.

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Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Greek Escape plus 3-night Iconic Cruise

TOUR KGKX 11 Days from Athens to Athens

Departures

October to March

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Greek Escape plus 4-night Iconic Cruise

TOUR KGHX 12 Days from Athens to Athens

Departures

October to March

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Athens Escape plus 7-night 3 Continents Cruise

TOUR KGMX 10 Days from Athens to Athens

Departures

October to March

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Greek Escape

TOUR KGAX 7 Days from Athens to Athens

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Departures

October to March

Greek Escape plus 2 nights in Santorini

TOUR KGPX 9 Days from Athens to Athens

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Departures

October to March

Greek Escape plus 2 nights in Crete

TOUR KGOX 9 Days from Athens to Athens

Departures

October to March

Iconic Aegean with 3-night Cruise

TOUR RK 7 Days from Athens to Athens

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive featuring Syntagma Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit the Acropolis and stop for a photo at the Panathenaic Stadium. Enjoy free time to explore the Plaka district where the relics of ancient Greece can be seen while browsing the charming streets lined with shops and restaurants.

MYKONOS Enjoy free time to explore this island, famous for its pristine waters and beaches. Stroll along its charming streets and see the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside above. Alternatively, join an optional shore excursion to explore even more.

KUSADASI Visit the excavations of Ephesus, in Turkey, one of the bestpreserved ancient cities with the historic ruins of the Library of Celsus, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis.

PATMOS Afternoon call on this island known as the location where St. John received the Book of Revelations. Explore independently or join an optional shore excursion to see more cultural sites or to feast on the local specialties.

CRETE Explore Greece’s largest island with a visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, home to Europe’s first civilization. See the large Central Court, the throne-room, and the Grand Staircase. Marvel at the architecture and hear epic tales of Greek mythology about the labyrinth and the Minotaur.

SANTORINI Afternoon call (weather permitting) to one of Greece’s most iconic islands. Free time to explore or join an optional shore excursion, perhaps to Oia perched on the rim of the Caldera with its fantastic views, or to the excavations of Akrotiri village.

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Iconic Aegean with 4-night Cruise

TOUR RH 8 Days from Athens to Athens

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive featuring Syntagma Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit the Acropolis and stop for a photo at the Panathenaic Stadium. Enjoy free time to explore the Plaka district where the relics of ancient Greece can be seen while browsing the charming streets lined with shops and restaurants.

MYKONOS Enjoy free time to explore this island, famous for its pristine waters and beaches. Stroll along its charming streets and see the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside above.

KUSADASI Visit the excavations of Ephesus, in Turkey, one of the bestpreserved ancient cities with the historic ruins of the Library of Celsus, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis.

PATMOS Afternoon call on this island known as the location where St. John received the Book of Revelations. Explore independently or join an optional shore excursion.

RHODES Enjoy a full day in port, including a guided sightseeing tour to the Acropolis of Lindos, where the Temple of Athena once stood, located over 100 meters above the sea. Explore the medieval city of Rhodes.

CRETE Spend free time exploring the culture sites and lively sidewalks of Crete’s capital or join one of the optional shore excursions, choices include visiting the Minoan Palace of Knossos or sampling some local fare.

SANTORINI Afternoon call (weather permitting) to one of Greece’s most iconic islands. Free time to explore independently or consider an optional shore excursion, choices include Oia perched on the rim of the Caldera with its fantastic views, or a visit to the excavations of Akrotiri village.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer.

with Classical Greece

Idyllic Aegean with 7-night Cruise

TOUR RL 11 Days from Athens to Athens

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive featuring Syntagma Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit the Acropolis and stop for a photo at the Panathenaic Stadium. Enjoy free time to explore the Plaka district where the relics of ancient Greece can be seen while browsing the charming streets lined with shops and restaurants.

THESSALONIKI Enjoy free time to explore what is often considered Greece’s “cultural capital.” Stroll the lively streets to see the monuments that mark its fascinating history, dine on delicious Greek specialty dishes, or join an optional shore excursion.

KUSADASI Visit the excavations of Ephesus, in Turkey, one of the bestpreserved ancient cities with the historic ruins of the Library of Celsus, the Basilica of St. John, and the Temple of Artemis.

CRETE Visit Greece’s largest island and visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos, home to Europe’s first civilization. See the large Central Court, the throne room, and the Grand Staircase. Marvel at the architecture and hear epic tales of Greek mythology about the labyrinth and the Minotaur.

SANTORINI Free time (weather permitting) to explore one of Greece’s most iconic islands. Alternatively, stretch out on one of the breathtaking beaches or join an optional shore excursion, perhaps to Oia perched on the rim of the Caldera with its fantastic views, or to the excavations of Akrotiri village.

MYKONOS Enjoy free time to explore this island, famous for its pristine waters and beaches. Stroll along its charming streets and see the iconic 16th-century windmills that dot the hillside above.

MILOS Enjoy free time to discover this beautiful and dramatic island, with its enticing beaches and volcanic terrain. A selection of optional shore excursions is available to explore even more.

Footsteps of Apostle Paul

TOUR TP 10 Days from Athens to Athens

Departures April to October

JOURNEYS YOU CAN BELIEVE IN

ATHENS A guided sightseeing tour includes visits to the Areopagus and the Acropolis. Stop for a photo opportunity at the Panathenaic Stadium— site of the first Olympic Games. Included welcome and farewell dinners.

METEORA Visit 2 of the ancient monasteries including the Holy Monastery of Varlaam. Enjoy a scenic drive en-route to Kalambaka.

VERIA Visit the Berna of Apostle Paul.

THESSALONIKA An orientation drive includes the White Tower and Aristotelous Square. Visit Ag. Dimitros Basilika.

PHILIPPI & KAVALA Visit Lydia’s Baptistery, the forum, ruins of the Basilicas, and the theatre in Philippi. Continue to Kavala for an orientation including Neapolis of the Acts and St. Paul’s mosaic.

AEGEAN CRUISE Embark on your Mediterranean cruise from Athens through the Greek Islands and Turkey.

MYKONOS Spend the afternoon and evening exploring the whitewashed paradise of Mykonos with its iconic windmills.

EPHESUS Disembark in Kusadasi, Turkey, to visit to the Ephesus Archaeological site in the city where St. Paul wrote many “Letters to the Corinthians.” See the House of Mary, where the Blessed Mother spent her final days.

PATMOS Enjoy free time to explore the island.

HERAKLION, CRETE Take a guided visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos.

SANTORINI Visit the island (weather permitting). Free time.

CORINTH Photo stop at Corinth canal and guided visit of the excavations, including Agora and St. Paul’s Bema, where the Christian missionary faced the Forum’s court.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

FAITH

Israel Escape

TOUR KQCX 8 Days from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Turkish Delight

TOUR QT 14 Days from Istanbul to Istanbul

Jordan Escape

TOUR KQDX 7 Days from Amman to Dead Sea

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Departures

November to February

Departures

April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ISTANBUL Sightseeing tour, including visits to the Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a traditional Turkish coffee. Visit the underground Basilica Cistern.

ANKARA Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

OZKONAK Guided visit of the 4th-century underground fortress city.

GOREME Visit the open-air museum with impressive rock-cut chapels and monasteries.

PASABAG VALLEY See the earth pillars.

PIGEON VALLEY Enjoy views of this distinctive landscape.

RED VALLEY Photo opp at Uchisar Castle.

SULTANHANI Visit the Caravanserai, an historic stopover on the Silk Road.

KONYA Visit Karatay Medrese and Mevlana Monastery of the Dervishes.

ANTALYA Stop at Upper Duden Falls and guided walk of the Old Town.

PAMUKKALE Visit the ancient city of Hieropolis. See the travertine terraces and thermal water pools.

EPHESUS Follow your Guide for a walk through the ancient ruins and the archaeological museum. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

IZMIR Take an orientation tour of one of Turkey’s hidden gems and cultural hub located on the sparkling Aegean Sea.

PERGAMUM Guided visit of the Asklepion.

TROY Visit the excavations and the symbolic wooden Trojan Horse.

Departures

November to February

GALLIPOLI Visit the WWI battlefields on the Gallipoli peninsula, the Anzac Cemetery, and the Lone Pine Memorial.

ISTANBUL Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Egypt with Nile Cruise

TOUR QG 9 Days from Cairo to Cairo

Departures September to December

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum.

GIZA See the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built with an original height of 496 feet.

LUXOR Fly from Cairo to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise with lunch on board ship. Guided sightseeing includes the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes. Enjoy free time or consider an optional excursion on the West Bank of the Nile. Enjoy a Captain’s welcome cocktail party. Sail to Edfu.

EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus, dedicated to the falcon-headed god and one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Enjoy lunch on board while sailing.

KOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Enjoy free time to browse before enjoying a Galabeya (traditional Egyptian gown) party on board this evening.

ASWAN Discover the land of gold that has kept the treasures of the pharaohs for centuries. Sail on a felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan. Participate in a Nubian Folklore presentation on board this evening. Disembark your ship for an overnight in Aswan. Enjoy free time or consider an excursion to Abu Simbel—dedicated to the gods Amun, RaHorakhty, and Ptah, as well as to the deified Ramesses himself. Discover for yourself why Abu Simbel is considered the grandest and most beautiful of the temples commissioned during the reign of Ramesses II, and one of the most beautiful in Egypt. Fly to Cairo.

Cairo & Alexandria Escape

TOUR KQIX 6 Days from Cairo to Cairo

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Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with 3-night Nile Cruise

Departures October to April

Turkish Escape

TOUR KQRX 8 Days from Istanbul to Istanbul

ESCAPES BY

Departures October to March

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Fascinating Israel

TOUR QC 9 Days from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Departures

February to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LATRUN AREA See the site of David’s victory over Goliath and visit the Monastery of the Trappist Monks.

JAFFA Take a walking tour of the ancient port.

CAESAREA Visit the Roman Theatre and the Crusader Fortress.

ACRE Visit the Underground Crusader City.

HAIFA Explore the Baha’i Shrine and the ethereal gardens.

MOUNT OF BEATITUDES Explore the site where Jesus delivered his iconic Sermon on the Mount.

CAPERNAUM Visit the site where Jesus recruited his first followers.

JORDAN RIVER Visit a baptismal site.

SEA OF GALILEE See Lake Tiberias before a scenic cruise with panoramic views of the area. Hear a lecture on Kibbutz life.

NAZARETH Visit the Church of the Annunciation.

CANA Visit the site of Jesus’ first recorded miracle.

BET SHE’AN Explore the ancient city including the Roman and Byzantine relics. Stop for a panoramic view of Jerusalem.

MASADA Take a cable-car ride to visit the cliff-top fortress.

DEAD SEA Float in the saltwater of the Dead Sea. Receive a salt-scrub gift during your visit.

JERUSALEM Visit Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum. See the Garden Tomb, Mount of Olives, and Garden of Gethsemane. Follow the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Western Wall. Visit the Upper Room of the Last Supper. Visit King David’s tomb.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Jordan

Journey Through the Holy Land

TOUR TG 9 Days from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Departures February to October

JOURNEYS YOU CAN BELIEVE IN

JAFFA & CAESAREA Enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient port of Jaffa and the Roman Amphitheater and Crusader fortress in Caesarea.

MEGIDDO & MUHRAQA Take an orientation tour of Megiddo before driving to Mount Carmel, then photo stop in Muhraqa en route to Tiberias.

CANA Discover the place where Jesus changed water into wine.

NAZARETH Visit the Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph’s Church.

SEA OF GALILEE CRUISE Enjoy a cruise on Lake Tiberias and see a fishing boat from the time of Christ.

MOUNT OF BEATITUDES Visit the site where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount.

TABGHA Visit the Church of the multiplication of loaves and fishes and the Church of St. Peter’s Primacy. In Capernaum and Magdala, take an orientation tour followed by free time.

JORDAN RIVER Visit a Baptismal site on the river where Jesus was baptized.

EIN KAREM Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of Visitation.

BETHLEHEM Visit the Church of the Nativity.

JERUSALEM Visit the Garden Tomb and enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old City including the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Via Dolorosa. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, see the Western Wall, Mount Zion, the Upper Room, and the Tomb of King David. Walk the sorrowful path of Jesus along Jerusalem’s Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

MASADA & THE DEAD SEA Included excursion to Masada, ascending by cable-car. Spend free time floating in the waters of the Dead Sea.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer.

Add Jordan

FAITH

Introduction to Ireland

TOUR GR 7 Days from Dublin to Dublin

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

DUBLIN Take an orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.

KILDARE Visit the Irish National Stud where thoroughbred horses command respect on the racecourses of the world. En route to Limerick, see the Rock of Cashel where St. Patrick preached.

LIMERICK An orientation drive includes St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the Treaty Stone.

CLIFFS OF MOHER & GALWAY Visit the 668-foot Cliffs of Moher with breathtaking views of the Clare coast. Continue across the glacial-era limestone plateau of The Burren above the Atlantic coast. Enjoy free time to explore the vibrant, medieval city of Galway.

RATHBAUN Visit Rathbaun Farm to try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, talk to a farmer, and enjoy coffee and scones at a traditional Irish farm.

ENNIS Take a short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer; cross the Shannon estuary by ferry.

RING OF KERRY Take a panoramic drive along the Ring of Kerry on Ireland’s southwestern peninsula and enjoy a traditional Irish coffee.

BLARNEY Visit the village known for its magical Kissing Stone with free time to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts, or perhaps walk up to the medieval Blarney Castle.

WATERFORD Enjoy a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal and watch as craftsmen transform glowing balls of molten crystal into elegant shapes.

KILKENNY Time to explore one of Ireland’s most quaint towns.

Irish Escape

TOUR KARX 7 Days from Dublin to Dublin

ESCAPES BY

Departures October to March

North of Ireland Escape

TOUR KANX 7 Days from Dublin to Dublin

ESCAPES BY

Departures October to March

Green with Envy: Ireland By Design

TOUR FE 8 Days from Dublin to Dublin

Emerald Isle

TOUR GH 10 Days from Dublin to Dublin CHOICE TOURING

Departures April to September

DESIGN YOUR DAYS WITH CHOICE TOURING

KILBEGGAN Take a guided tour of an Irish whiskey distillery.

ATHLONE Enjoy an Irish coffee at Sean’s Bar, the oldest pub in Ireland.

WESTPORT YourChoice Excursions include one of the following:

A guided excursion exploring Ireland’s largest island, Achill Island, and experience some of the finest Irish coastal scenery.

OR A tour on an easy-to-ride e-bike to experience the natural beauty of the areas around Westport.

OR An Irish soda bread baking experience.

KYLEMORE Spend time at the Benedictine Abbey.

GALWAY YourChoice Excursions in Galway include:

A guided walking tour of Galway followed by dinner in a local pub.

OR A guided food tour that visits some of Galway’s best eateries.

INISHMORE Spend the day on the largest of the Aran Islands that includes lunch at a local pub and a visit to the prehistoric fort of Dun Aengus.

CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high rocky cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.

RATHBAUN FARM Enjoy lunch and experience rural Irish life.

DUBLIN Your city tour includes a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. YourChoice Excursions in Dublin include:

An evening of Irish musicians, singers, and dancers at Taylors Irish Cabaret, including a 3-course dinner.

OR A literary pub crawl, including dinner and visiting some of Dublin’s famed pubs.

Departures April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

DUBLIN Take an orientation drive, including O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.

CASTLEBAR Visit the Irish National Stud in Kildare and join a guided tour of the 1740s mansion and gardens at Strokestown House and the Famine Museum en route to Castlebar.

CONNEMARA REGION Via Westport, visit Kylemore Abbey, a massive yet graceful castle acquired by Benedictine nuns as a precious heirloom for Ireland.

ARAN ISLANDS Take a ferry crossing to Inishmore. Stop for a light lunch at Joe Watty’s pub and hear from a local who shares stories about life on Inishmore Island. A minibus tour of the island with a Local Guide/ Driver includes a visit to the prehistoric clifftop fort of Dun Aengus.

RATHBAUN Visit Rathbaun Farm and try your hand at scone baking, learn about sheep herding, and enjoy coffee and scones.

CLIFFS OF MOHER See the rocky landscapes of The Burren and make a photo stop at the prehistoric megalith at Poulnabrone Dolmen. Visit the 668-foot-high Cliffs of Moher above the Atlantic Ocean.

FOYNES Take a tour of the Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, followed by an Irish coffee demonstration.

DINGLE PENINSULA Enjoy a scenic drive on Slea Head promontory on the southwest Atlantic Coast.

RING OF KERRY Take a panoramic drive along the Ring of Kerry on Ireland’s southwestern peninsula and take a horse-drawn jaunting-car ride through the national park in Killarney.

WATERFORD Cross the Kerry Mountains into County Cork and visit Blarney, the village known for its magical Kissing Stone, en route to Waterford. Take a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal.

KILKENNY Time to explore one of Ireland’s most quaint towns.

Scenic Ireland

TOUR

Departures April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high Cliffs of Moher en route to Clifden. Visit Rathbaun Farm to try your hand at scone baking, then learn about sheep herding on this Irish farm before enjoying your scones with coffee.

CONNEMARA Visit Kylemore Abbey, a massive yet graceful castle acquired by Benedictine nuns as a precious heirloom for Ireland and admire its Victorian walled garden.

DERRY AREA Walk atop the city walls of Derry with a Local Guide. See Giant’s Causeway and hear how millions of years ago, erupting lava cooled slowly and evenly to form more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns from the cliff foot into the sea.

BELFAST On a “Living History” tour with a Local Guide, see City Hall, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, Queen’s University, and the Parliament Buildings at Stormont. Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience and Hillsborough Castle.

DUBLIN Stop at Carlingford, a village on the Cooley Peninsula. In Dublin, take an orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.

KILKENNY See one of Ireland’s most cosmopolitan yet quaint towns with medieval cobblestones. Visit Kilkenny Castle and gardens.

WATERFORD Join a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal and watch craftsmen at work.

BLARNEY Visit Blarney Castle, known for its magical Kissing Stone.

KILLARNEY AREA Embark on a private boat crossing followed by a walk on Garinish Island. Take a panoramic drive around part of the Ring of Kerry on Ireland’s spectacular southwestern peninsula. Visit the Blasket Islands Centre and stop in Dingle.

LIMERICK Stop at the quaint village of Adare to see its thatched cottages en route to Limerick.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Departures April to December

Departures October to March

Essential Britain & Ireland

TOUR GB 10 Days from London to London

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LONDON Enjoy free time to explore the lively British capital.

STONEHENGE Join a guided visit to the prehistoric site and explore the visitor center with its fascinating exhibitions, before taking a shuttle ride to the stone circle to admire the mysterious monument up close.

BATH Visit one of the best-preserved Roman excavations in the world built nearly 2,000 years ago and admire its stunning Georgian architecture with a staggering 5,000 historic listed buildings.

CARDIFF Visit Cardiff Castle. Cross St. George’s Channel by ferry to Ireland’s Rosslare.

WATERFORD Take a guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal to watch how glowing balls of molten crystal are transformed into elegant shapes.

DUBLIN En route to Dublin, stop in Kilkenny. Explore one of Ireland’s most quaint medieval towns. Enjoy an orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, Dublin’s famed Georgian squares, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.

BELFAST Pause in Belfast before crossing the North Channel to Scotland’s Cairnryan.

EDINBURGH City sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance (available on selected departures).

YORK En route to York, take photos of the Augustinian abbey ruins in Jedburgh and drive into Northumberland National Park to see a section of Hadrian’s Wall. See York Minster and walk through The Shambles with its timber-framed buildings and jettied roofs.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

London & Country

TOUR GA 7 Days from London to London

Departures April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LONDON Welcome dinner followed by a private, narrated cruise on the Thames River. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Visit William Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall where the bard was educated and inspired to become one of the world’s greatest playwrights.

COTSWOLDS Discover why the Cotswold Hills are so renowned as you visit the largest area of outstanding natural beauty in England and Wales. See its idyllic rolling English landscapes and visit some of its quintessentially English market towns and villages built from honeycolored stone.

OXFORD Take a guided walk through the university city to see the colleges where Britain’s elite scholars study.

STONEHENGE Join a guided visit around the prehistoric site. Explore the visitor center with its fascinating exhibitions before taking a shuttle ride to the stone circle to admire the mysterious monument up close.

SALISBURY Spend time in this medieval cathedral city before returning to London.

Bonnie Scotland

TOUR GG 7 Days from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Departures

April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

GLASGOW AREA Enjoy a scenic cruise on Loch Lomond passing pretty islands on your way from Luss to the picturesque village of Balmaha. Join a guided tour of a whisky distillery, where you hear about the ancient art of converting barley, water, and yeast into a heart-warming liquor. Visit Stirling Castle, a great symbol of Scottish independence and preferred residence of Scotland’s kings and queens. See Glasgow’s 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares built by wealthy tobacco barons.

INVERNESS Stop at Fort William beneath Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak, and see the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous viaduct at Glenfinnan. Take a scenic drive across Isle of Skye and take photos of Eilean Donan, a picturesque castle on a small tidal island. Stop at Loch Ness and spend the night in Inverness, the Highland capital.

HIGHLANDS Visit the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center where you hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans. Take a scenic drive through the Cairngorms National Park. Stop at Tomintoul, the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. Enjoy coffee with shortbread and take a guided visit at Scone Palace, the stately home of the Earls of Mansfield for over 400 years. See the home of golf and practice on the golf range in St. Andrews en route to Edinburgh.

EDINBURGH City sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Visit the former Royal Yacht Britannia and join a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance (available on selected departures).

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with London

Hot Tam!: Scotland By Design

TOUR FA 9 Days from Edinburgh to Glasgow

Departures May to September

DESIGN YOUR DAYS WITH CHOICE TOURING

EDINBURGH City sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Attend the Military Tattoo (select departures). YourChoice Excursions in Edinburgh include:

A visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia followed by dinner in a local restaurant.

OR A walking tour of Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town with a Local Guide followed by dinner in a local restaurant.

ST ANDREWS Free time to explore the home of golf.

DUNDEE Visit Discovery Point and the Royal Research Ship, Discovery.

PITLOCHRY YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

A private tour of Castle Menzies followed by afternoon tea.

OR A round of golf at Pitlochry Golf Club.

OR A spa treatment followed by afternoon tea.

BLAIR ATHOLL Visit Blair Castle.

CULLODEN Time to walk the battlefield and experience the visitor center.

INVERNESS In the Highlands capital YourChoice Excursions include one of the following:

Visit to Cawdor Castle, with its associations with Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

OR A guided walking tour of central Inverness.

OR A guided bike tour of the scenic areas in and around Inverness.

LOCH NESS Drive the length of the legendary lake.

GLASGOW Take an orientation drive around Scotland’s second city. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following:

A visit to Stirling Castle, familiar to ‘Braveheart’ fans.

OR A guided bike tour of Glasgow that includes a visit to one of the city’s best micro-breweries.

OR An opportunity to learn, play and have fun with the bagpipes at The Museum of Piping.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Scottish Escape

TOUR KASX 7 Days from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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Scottish Highland Fling

TOUR GM 10 Days from Edinburgh to Glasgow

Departures

October to March

Scottish Highlands Escape

TOUR KATX 6 Days from Edinburgh to Glasgow

ESCAPES BY

Departures

April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

EDINBURGH City sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the New Town and the Old Town and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance (available on selected departures).

EASTERN HIGHLANDS See the home of golf and famous university town of St. Andrews en route to Highlands. Time in the Victorian mountain resort of Pitlochry, before enjoying the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park and visiting the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center.

THURSO Visit a whisky distillery and Dunrobin Castle, the historic home of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland, en route to Thurso.

ORKNEY ISLANDS Travel to the Orkney Islands by ferry. Enjoy a guided tour of the island, visit The Orkney Brewery for lunch. Visit Skaill House.

ULLAPOOL Take a scenic drive along part of the spectacular North Coast 500 route via Durness and Scourie to Ullapool. A visit to the fishing port includes a traditional fish & chips lunch at a local restaurant.

INNER HEBRIDES Drive across Isle of Skye. From Oban, take a ferry and visit the Isle of Mull. Continue by ferry to Iona and see the center of Celtic Christianity before returning to mainland.

WESTERN HIGHLANDS See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. See Fort William, Ben Nevis, and Glen Coe.

GLASGOW Drive along Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park en route to Glasgow. See Glasgow’s main attractions on an orientation drive and enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Departures

October to March

Scottish Highlands & Islands

TOUR GJ 14 Days from Glasgow to Glasgow

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

GLASGOW En route to Edinburgh, see The Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world. Take a walking tour of Royal Burgh of Culross, see Linlithgow Palace ruins, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.

EDINBURGH AREA A walking tour includes the Royal Mile and visits to St. Giles’ Cathedral and the Castle. Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance (available on selected departures). Visit Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House. Visit St. Andrews—the home of golf and university town and visit a whisky distillery in Pitlochry en route to Inverness.

INVERNESS Visit the Bronze-Age site of Clava Cairns. See the Culloden battlefield site and visitor center. Visit Cawdor Castle.

THURSO AREA Visit Dunrobin castle, the historic home of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland en route to Thurso. Travel to the Orkney Islands by ferry. Enjoy a guided tour and visit The Orkney Brewery for lunch. Visit Skaill House.

ULLAPOOL Visit the fishing port and enjoy a traditional fish & chips lunch at a local restaurant.

INNER HEBRIDES Drive across Isle of Skye, visit the Museum of Island Life and Museum of the Isles and stop in Portree, the capital town. Visit the Isle of Mull and continue by ferry to Iona to see the center of Celtic Christianity before returning to mainland.

WESTERN HIGHLANDS See the monument to fallen Jacobite clansmen and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. See Fort William, Ben Nevis, and Glen Coe.

GLASGOW Stop for photos at Loch Lomond. Enjoy an orientation drive to see Glasgow’s landmarks, including the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares.

Stay

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Departures YearRound Departures April to December

Independent London City Stay

TOUR M1 4 Days from London to London

Departures

April to December

British Escape

TOUR KAEX 7 Days from London to Edinburgh

ESCAPES BY

Britain Sampler

TOUR GE 9 Days from London to London

Departures April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LONDON Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.

STONEHENGE Visit the pre-historic monument of Stonehenge (June 19th 2024 visit replaced with Salisbury Cathedral). Explore the visitor center with its imaginative exhibitions, then take the shuttle to the stone circle and admire the magnificence of the monument up close.

BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths, built nearly 2,000 years ago, and admire its stunning Georgian architecture with a staggering 5,000 historic listed buildings.

WALES Visit the picturesque town of Llangollen.

LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive and visit Wordsworth’s beloved village, sample original Grasmere gingerbread and hear about Sarah Nelson, a Victorian cook who invented it in 1854.

EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance (available on selected departures).

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with

Return to London

Departures

October to March

YORK En route to York, take a guided tour of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House and take photos of the Augustinian abbey ruins in Jedburgh. In York, see the Minster on a guided walk through The Shambles.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and hear tales of the playwright’s family life, marriage, and children with a close look at fascinating artifacts in a worldclass collection assembled by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust before returning to London.

Essential Britain

TOUR GC 12 Days from London to London

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LONDON Enjoy free time to explore the lively British capital.

STONEHENGE Visit the pre-historic monument of Stonehenge.

PLYMOUTH En route to the West Country, have lunch at a local pub. Enjoy a scenic drive through Poldark’s Cornwall to Looe, the fishing village and former smugglers’ port. Take a cruise on Plymouth Sound.

BATH Stop at Glastonbury, the town of the legend of King Arthur, before visiting the excavations of the Roman Baths. Take a drive along the Taff Valley and through the Brecon Beacons National Park. Stop at the ancient market town of Builth Wells and visit picturesque Llangollen.

LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story for a fascinating journey into the life and music of the Fab Four.

LAKE DISTRICT Take a scenic drive and visit Wordsworth’s beloved village and sample original Grasmere gingerbread.

GLASGOW En route to Glasgow, visit Gretna Green to see where a Scottish blacksmith performed weddings for eloping young couples and join in a wedding re-enactment. In Glasgow, join a drive to see the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares.

HIGHLANDS Take a drive past Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, and Glen Coe. At Fort William, see the gateway to Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak. Drive along legendary Loch Ness, stop at Culloden Moor battlefield, and stroll the Victorian resort of Pitlochry. Visit the home of golf and the university town of St. Andrews en route to Edinburgh.

EDINBURGH Guided sightseeing includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Attend Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance (available on selected departures).

YORK Visit Alnwick Castle en route to York. See York Minster and browse the shops of The Shambles.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Celtic Highlights

TOUR GD 13 Days from Glasgow to Glasgow

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

GLASGOW See the 12th-century cathedral, university buildings, and Georgian squares.

HIGHLANDS Take a scenic drive along Loch Lomond and Loch Linnhe, and through Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe to Fort William in the shadow of the UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis. Visit legendary Loch Ness and stop at the Culloden Moor battlefield site and visitor center. Visit Blair Castle.

EDINBURGH City sightseeing includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance (available on selected departures).

LAKE DISTRICT See where the Scottish blacksmith performed weddings for eloping young couples in Gretna Green en route to the Lake District. In Grasmere visit Wordsworth’s beloved village and sample original Grasmere gingerbread.

LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story for a journey into the life and music of the Liverpool’s Fab Four.

NORTH WALES Enjoy a scenic drive through the forest village of Betwsy-Coed and Snowdonia National Park. Take a ferry to Ireland.

DUBLIN Orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.

KILLARNEY En route to Killarney, visit the world-renowned Irish National Stud and see the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached. Visit Blarney known for its magical Kissing Stone. Take a scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry on Ireland’s southwestern peninsula.

CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs.

NORTHERN IRELAND Walk atop of the Derry city walls. At Giant’s Causeway, see more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions of years ago. Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience before taking a ferry crossing back to Scotland.

From the Shannon to the Thames

TOUR GU 13 Days from Limerick to London

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot-high cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.

GALWAY AREA Free time in Galway. At Rathbaun Farm, watch the farmer shearing a sheep and herding a flock with a help of a sheep dog, before enjoying a traditional tea.

ADARE Stop at the quaint village founded in the 13th century.

RING OF KERRY Take a panoramic drive around spectacular peninsula and enjoy free time in Killarney.

BLARNEY Visit the village renowned for its castle and Kissing Stone.

DUBLIN Take an orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.

NORTHERN IRELAND At Giant’s Causeway, see more than 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed millions of years ago. Visit the Titanic Belfast Experience before a ferry crossing on the North Channel Strait to Cairnryan on Scotland’s southwest coast. Take a scenic drive through Scottish border country to Edinburgh.

EDINBURGH City sightseeing includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Attend the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance (available on selected departures).

ALNWICK Visit Alnwick Castle.

YORK See York Minster and browse one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace en route to Bath.

BATH Visit the excavations of the Roman Baths—a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit Stonehenge en route to London.

LONDON Sightseeing includes the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, and Buckingham Palace.

Highlights of Britain & Ireland

TOUR GK 15 Days from London to London

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LONDON Sightseeing features the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Buckingham Palace, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.

STONEHENGE Visit the ancient and mysterious stones.

BATH Visit one of the best-preserved Roman excavations in the world.

CARDIFF An orientation drive features Cardiff Castle, Cathays Park, and the stately civic buildings.

BLARNEY Visit the town known for its magical Kissing Stone.

WEST CORK Stop at picturesque historic port and fishing town Kinsale and Rosscarbery, a small village on a shallow estuary with views of Rosscarbery Bay.

RING OF KERRY Take a panoramic drive along part of the Ring of Kerry on Ireland’s southwestern peninsula and enjoy a horse-drawn jauntingcar ride in Killarney National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

DUBLIN See the Rock of Cashel and visit the Irish National Stud before arriving to Dublin for an orientation drive to see O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College.

BELFAST En route to Belfast, visit Carlingford for a traditional Irish coffee. Take an orientation drive and visit the Titanic Belfast Experience. Take a ferry to Scotland.

EDINBURGH Sightseeing includes the New Town, the Old Town, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance is included on selected dates.

YORK Visit York Minster on a guided walk through medieval quaint streets, including The Shambles.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON En route to London, see Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Blenheim Palace.

Britain & Ireland in Depth

TOUR GT 24 Days from London to London

Departures

May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LONDON See the legendary landmarks. Visit Stonehenge and lunch at a pub.

PLYMOUTH Cruise on Plymouth Sound and see the Mayflower Steps. Stop at St. Michael’s Mount and St. Ives. Stop at Glastonbury and visit Bath.

WATERFORD Tour the House of Waterford Crystal.

BLARNEY Visit the village renowned for its magical Kissing Stone.

RING OF KERRY Drive the Ring of Kerry before a pub dinner with music.

LIMERICK Visit the Blasket Islands Centre and stop in Adare.

CLIFFS OF MOHER Visit the 668-foot cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.

NORTHERN IRELAND Visit Derry and Giant’s Causeway. In Belfast, join an orientation drive and visit the Titanic Belfast Experience.

DUBLIN See the sights including St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

NORTH WALES Board a ferry to Wales and drive through North Wales.

LIVERPOOL Visit The Beatles Story museum.

LAKE DISTRICT Visit Wordsworth’s village, and try Grasmere gingerbread. Visit Gretna Green, past Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, and Fort William.

ISLE OF SKYE Visit the Museum of the Isles cross the Inner Hebridean islands.

HIGHLANDS Drive along Loch Ness. Visit the Clava Cairns and the Culloden battlefield site. Stop at Pitlochry and St. Andrews.

EDINBURGH Visit Edinburgh Castle. Attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (select departures).

YORK Visit Floors Castle. See York Minster and The Shambles.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

COTSWOLDS A scenic drive is followed by dinner at a local pub. Visit Blenheim Palace.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

The Best of Switzerland

TOUR ZG 8 Days from Zurich to Zurich

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ZURICH Orientation walk in the Old Town includes a Sprüngli chocolate-praline tasting. Take a scenic drive along Lake Zürich and Lake Walen into the high Alps en route to the Principality of Liechtenstein.

VADUZ Spend free time to browse and for lunch.

ST. MORITZ Enjoy free time this afternoon.

LAKE COMO See the stunning lake en route to Lugano.

LUGANO Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening and see its mix of Italian and Swiss style and culture reflected in its architecture and cuisine.

STRESA Enjoy free time to stroll along the shores of Lake Maggiore. With its natural beauty, ornamental gardens, and grand architecture, Stresa is a study in sophistication.

TÄSCH Take a scenic mountain train ride to Zermatt.

ZERMATT Spend free time this morning before returning to Täsch. Take a scenic drive through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley en route to Lake Geneva.

BERNE Guided walking tour. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Swiss working farm before continuing to Lucerne.

LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and Chapel Bridge. Embark on a scenic railway ride to the top of Mount Pilatus and receive a special souvenir cap.

Swiss Sational: Switzerland & Lake Como By Design

TOUR FL 8 Days from Zurich to Lugano

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Spectacular Switzerland

TOUR ZH 9 Days from Zurich to Zurich

Departures April to September

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ZURICH Orientation walk of the Old Town includes sights of the Fraumünsterkirche.

RHINE FALLS Take a photo opp at the dramatic waterfalls.

BERNE Guided walking tour includes the Old Town, a stop at Bear Park and a panoramic view of the city from Rose Garden.

CHILLON Guided visit of the castle.

LAKE GENEVA Take a gondola ride to the soaring glacial sights high above Lake Geneva. Explore the spectacular scenery with a walk on the glacier or spend time at the fun park. YourChoice Excursions include: A visit to the lovely Lavaux region. Hop on a Swiss train to experience mountains and the magic of Switzerland’s second-largest wine-growing canton and take a stroll around the timeless vineyards!

OR A visit to the Maison Cailler chocolaterie (chocolate shop). Explore the story of Swiss chocolate through a series of interactive, multi-sensory experiences. Continue on to the picturesque town of Gruyères for a tasting and stroll through its Medieval cobblestones and fountains.

LUGANO YourChoice Excursions include:

A guided hike through the olive groves with views of Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains. Enjoy an aperitivo and some time to stroll in the quaint village of Gandria.

OR A guided walking tour of Locarno and board the Centovalli train to meet the farmers who share century-old stories and traditions with local specialties and a glass of wine.

OR A day on Monte Tamaro with your choice of entertainment, natural beauty, and trekking. Ascend the summit via cable car. Spend some “me” time at the spa. Or both!

LAKE COMO Drive to Lake Como. Embark on a boat cruise to take in the sights around Como’s dazzling lake all the way to Bellagio. Float past forested hills, lakeside villages, exotic gardens, and elegant villas. Free time in the town of Como.

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ZURICH An orientation walk in the Old Town includes the Fraumünsterkirche with its signature green steeple marking the skyline above stained-glass windows designed by masters Chagall and Giacometti.

BIEL/BIENNE Enjoy free time at the historical district.

NEUCHÂTEL Free time for lunch en route to Geneva.

GENEVA Guided sightseeing includes Reformation Park and a walk through the Old Town. See the Parc des Bastions where giant statues of the leading figures of the Reformation are carved into the great wall—engraved with Geneva’s motto, ‘Post Tenebras Lux’ (Light After Darkness).

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS Enjoy free time to browse.

GRUYÈRES Visit the castle and enjoy lunch with local specialties and a traditional dessert with meringue and double crème.

BROC Visit Maison Cailler Swiss chocolate factory for a tasting.

GSTAAD Enjoy an orientation walk and free time to browse.

INTERLAKEN Free time to explore.

GRINDELWALD Join an excursion to the Jungfrau Massif with a mountain train ride to the summit, Ice Palace, and receive your Jungfrau Passport. Enjoy free time to explore.

BERNE Guided walking tour includes a stop at Bear Park, panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and the Old Town. Free time for lunch.

LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge, the symbol of the city and the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.

The Best of Austria & Switzerland

TOUR ZC 11 Days from Vienna to Zurich

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

VIENNA Guided sightseeing includes Schönbrunn Palace and Heldenplatz at the former summer home of the Habsburg dynasty. Free time this afternoon.

KREMS Take a leisurely Danube cruise along one of the most scenic sections of the river.

MONDSEE Visit the Parish Church, one of the oldest in Austria, and certainly one of the most picturesque churches in the country. See the skeleton-filled altar piece that served as a backdrop to one of the most iconic scenes in “The Sound of Music.”

SALZBURG Guided walking tour includes Mirabell Gardens, the Great Festival Hall, and Residenz. Free time to explore at leisure or join an optional excursion.

INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof. Free time to browse. before driving into the Swiss Engadine en route to St. Moritz.

CHUR Take the Glacier Express train to Zermatt with lunch served on board.

ZERMATT Mountain train ride to Täsch. Free time to explore at leisure or join an optional excursion.

CHILLON Take a guided visit of the castle and enjoy a wine tasting.

BERNE Join a guided walking tour featuring a stop at Bear Park and panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and the Old Town.

INTERLAKEN Free time for lunch en route to Lucerne.

LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge. Take a private boat cruise this evening on the stunning Vierwaldstättersee, the “lake of the four forested Cantons” that highlights the sheer beauty of the city and its surroundings.

German Vista

TOUR ZB 8 Days from Berlin to Munich

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

BERLIN Join a guided sightseeing tour of the city’s historic sites. Stop at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the symbolic heart of West Berlin. See the vast Holocaust Memorial, the site dedicated to the remembrance of the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Take photos of the symbolic monument to peace and unity at the Brandenburg Gate—Berlin’s most famous landmark. Free time this afternoon and evening.

DRESDEN Free time for lunch. Guided walking tour features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard, the most famous building in the city, revered for its stunning Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens.

ROTHENBURG Orientation walk and overnight stay in the medieval town with half-timbered houses, medieval walls, and cobblestone streets. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening.

NEUSCHWANSTEIN Guided visit of King Ludwig’s castle. The 1800s castle with all the modern conveniences (like plumbing), still emphasizing the romantic vision of a storybook castle which inspired Walt Disney’s blueprint of a castle fit for Sleeping Beauty herself.

OBERAMMERGAU Stop in the beautiful Bavarian village to see the outdoor auditorium where the Passion Play is held once every ten years to fulfill a promise made to God during the Black Plague of 1633.

MUNICH Guided sightseeing includes Marienplatz, the town square since 1158. Stroll through the home of historic buildings, including the Old and New Town Halls in the picturesque heart and soul of the city . Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Swiss Escape

TOUR KHAX 8 Days from Zurich to Lugano

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German Highlights

TOUR ZD 12 Days from Frankfurt to Frankfurt

Departures October to March

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

RHINE RIVER Take a scenic cruise on the historic river.

Imperial Escape

TOUR KCAX 7 Days from Budapest to Prague

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Departures May to September

COLOGNE Visit the magnificent cathedral. Enjoy a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne’s famous breweries. Board the high-speed first-class ICE train to Berlin.

BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial.

DRESDEN Enjoy free time for lunch. An orientation walk features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard, the most famous building in Dresden.

BAYREUTH Take an orientation tour of Wagner’s city of festival.

NUREMBERG Walking tour includes the Old Town. Enjoy dinner with local specialties at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant where warm welcomes have been greeting clients since 1493.

ROTHENBURG Take an orientation walk with free time to browse.

MUNICH Guided sightseeing includes Marienplatz, the town square since 1158. Stroll through the historic buildings, including the Old and New Town Halls in the picturesque heart and soul of the city.

OBERAMMERGAU Enjoy free time before departing for Füssen.

FÜSSEN Spend a free day in the Bavarian village.

NEUSCHWANSTEIN Take a guided visit to King Ludwig’s castle, which inspired Walt Disney’s blueprint of a castle fit for Sleeping Beauty herself.

LINDAU Explore the island on Lake Constance.

BIRNAU Visit the Baroque church.

BLACK FOREST Enjoy a Cuckoo Clock demonstration at your hotel and a traditional Schwarzwaldkuchen (Black Forest cake) tasting.

HEIDELBERG Take a walking tour of the Old Town with a funicular ride to visit the castle.

Bohemian Dreams

TOUR RF 9 Days from Budapest to Prague

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

BUDAPEST Guided sightseeing featuring Heroes Square, Fishermen’s Bastion, and a visit to the Synagogue.

ESZTERGOM Guided walking tour of Hungary’s former capital includes a visit to the Basilica and Treasury.

BRATISLAVA Guided walking tour includes a visit St. Martin’s church. Also see the medieval fortifications, Hlavne Namestie Square, and the Town Hall.

VIENNA Guided sightseeing features a drive along the famous Ringstrasse and a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. This afternoon, enjoy an exclusive waltz dancing lesson in the city of Strauss. Join the locals at a historic local Café for Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake).

CESKY KRUMLOV A walking tour includes the main sights of the medieval town.

LUBOKA NAD VLTAVOU Visit Hluboka Castle.

CESKE BUDEJOVICE Visit the Budvar (Budweiser) Brewery followed by a light lunch.

PRAGUE Guided sightseeing includes the Astronomical Clock and Hradćany Castle grounds.

Poland, East Germany & World War II

TOUR RV 13 Days from Warsaw to Munich

Departures April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

WARSAW Guided sightseeing includes the Cathedral of St. John.

AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU Visit the former WWII concentration camps.

KRAKOW Free time this morning before a guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, and a visit to the Remuh Synagogue dating back to the 16th century and still active today. Free time for lunch before visiting the Oskar Schindler Factory, depicted in “Schindler’s List.” Guided sightseeing includes sights of St. Mary’s Church. See the former Gleiwitz radio station en route to Wroclaw.

WROCLAW Guided sightseeing includes Market Square, lined with townhouses, and see the Gothic Old Town Hall and astronomical clock.

DRESDEN Guided walking tour features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. Enjoy dinner with local specialties at Am Pulverturm restaurant.

TORGAU See the monument commemorating the meeting of US and Soviet forces and visit the Courtyard at Hartenfels Castle.

BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate and Holocaust Memorial.

WEIMAR Take an orientation walk.

BUCHENWALD Join an afternoon visit to the former concentration camp before returning to Weimar.

NUREMBERG Visit the Memorium Nuremberg Trials and Courtroom 600 (if available), and the Zeppelin Field. Take an orientation walk through the pedestrian area of the Old Town. Enjoy dinner with traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste (small sausages) at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant.

DACHAU Visit the site of the former concentration camp.

MUNICH Orientation tour includes the Marienplatz, the town square since 1158. Stroll through the historic buildings, including the Old and New Town Halls in the picturesque heart and soul of the city.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Imperial Splendors

TOUR RS 10 Days from Munich to Munich

Departures April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

MUNICH Orientation tour includes the Marienplatz, the town square since 1158. Stroll through the historic buildings, including the Old and New Town Halls in the picturesque heart and soul of the city. Visit the Hofbräuhaus. Free time before continuing to Prague.

PRAGUE Guided sightseeing features the Astronomical Clock and the grounds of Hradćany Castle considered to be the world’s largest ancient castle complex. Free time this afternoon and evening.

BRATISLAVA On an orientation walk of the city, look out for “Cumil” one the city’s most photographed inhabitants—the bronze statue of a man climbing out of a manhole. Free time before continuing to Budapest.

BUDAPEST Guided sightseeing includes the Matthias Coronation Church with perfect views of Fisherman’s Bastion with its seven towers overlooking the Danube River, and Heroes’ Square. Free time this afternoon and evening.

VIENNA Guided sightseeing features a drive along the famous Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Free time to explore at leisure or join an optional excursion.

KREMS Enjoy a leisurely Danube cruise along one of the most scenic sections of the river while indulging in one of Austria’s best-loved traditions—a cup of Kaffee and a delicious piece of Kuchen (coffee and cake).

SALZBURG A guided walking tour features Mirabell Gardens and Residenz Square. Dinner at St. Peter Stiftskeller restaurant.

The Best of Eastern Europe

TOUR RO 14 Days from Berlin to Berlin

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

BERLIN Guided sightseeing tour of the city’s historic sites includes stops at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the vast Holocaust Memorial, and the Brandenburg Gate. Free time to explore.

POZNAN Stop in the historic university city located on the Warta River and see its Old Market Square.

WARSAW Guided sightseeing features the Old Town with its Market Square and includes a visit to the Cathedral of St. John. Attend a special Chopin concert in an elegant hall.

CZESTOCHOWA Visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra, a global pilgrimage site, famous for its Black Madonna.

AUSCHWITZ Visit the site of the former concentration camp.

KRAKOW Guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, and a visit to St. Mary’s Church.

DONOVALY Stop at the beautiful ski resort to admire the alpine vistas.

BUDAPEST Guided sightseeing tour, including Matthias Coronation Church and a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion. Free time to explore or join an optional excursion.

VIENNA Guided sightseeing features a drive along the elegant Ringstrasse with sights of the State Opera House and Jewish quarter. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral

TELC Enjoy a light lunch with local specialties. See the beautiful Renaissance and Baroque town homes.

PRAGUE Guided sightseeing includes the Astronomical Clock and the Hradćany Castle grounds. Taste a traditional kolache tasting at the Scout Institute. Free time to explore or join an optional excursion.

DRESDEN Orientation walk features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard.

Gems of the Balkans

TOUR RI 7 Days from Tirana to Dubrovnik

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

TIRANA Guided walking tour of the city features a visit to the Bunk’Art.

VIRPAZAR Guided boat trip on Skadar Lake.

CETINJE Guided tour includes a visit to King Nicola’s Museum.

PERAST Visit “Our Lady of the Rocks” Church, perched on a manmade tiny Island.

KOTOR Guided visit of the old town.

BUDVA Dinner at local restaurant.

DUBROVNIK Walking tour with a Local Guide includes sights of the Rector’s Palace, film location for the epic TV series “Game of Thrones.”

KONAVLE Walking tour.

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TOUR RIE 14 Days from Tirana to Split

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

TIRANA Guided walking tour of the city features a visit to the Bunk’Art.

VIRPAZAR Guided boat trip on Skadar Lake.

CETINJE Guided tour includes a visit to King Nicola’s Museum.

PERAST Visit “Our Lady of the Rocks” Church, perched on a manmade tiny Island.

KOTOR Guided visit of the old town.

BUDVA Dinner at local restaurant.

PERAST Visit “Our Lady of the Rocks” Church perched on a manmade tiny Island on the way to Kotor city for a guided walking tour that includes all the famous sights of this little town.

DUBROVNIK—EMBARKATION Guided walking tour in Dubrovnik and Konavle. Take the cable car from the Old Town to the Srd mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Elaphiti Islands. Cruise around Dubrovnik city walls, then continue to one of the Elaphiti islands for a swim.

SLANO Explore the town’s long medieval ramparts, then learn more about oysters which made this village famous for and taste this delicacy.

MIJET Stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park and enjoy the boat ride to St Mary Isle to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery.

KORCULA Guided walking tour of the town surrounded by walls.

VIS Free time to explore the island.

BISEV Visit the Blue Cave (weather permitting)

HVAR Guided tour includes visit of the Renaissance Cathedral and the oldest community theater in Europe.

BOL Stop for a swim at one of the Dalmatia-Zlatni Rat beaches

SPLIT—DISEMBARKATION Guided tour of the city.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

A Taste of Croatia

TOUR RU 7 Days from Zagreb to Dubrovnik

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ZAGREB Guided sightseeing includes sights of the historic Parliament and Stone Gate, the only fortification entrance that is still standing, and now home to the city’s most important shrine.

KRKA Enjoy a guided walking tour in the national park shaped by the Krka River (Croatia’s longest river) which has carved gorges, created waterfalls, and sculpted canyons of remarkable beauty.

SPLIT Your walking tour with a Local Guide includes Diocletian’s Palace that was built for the Roman emperor Diocletian and served as the emperor’s villa, summer house, and military camp. Free time this afternoon and evening.

STON Guided walking tour includes the 900m fortress walls encircling the city and the salt pans—the oldest in Europe and the largest preserved in Mediterranean history. Free time to browse.

DUBROVNIK Walking tour with a Local Guide includes views of the Rector’s Palace, film location for the epic TV series “Game of Thrones.” Free time this afternoon and evening.

KONAVLE Walking tour.

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TOUR RUE 7 Days from Zagreb to Split

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ZAGREB Guided sightseeing includes sights of the historic Parliament and Stone Gate, the only fortification entrance that is still standing, and now home to the city’s most important shrine.

KRKA Enjoy a guided walking tour in the national park shaped by the Krka River (Croatia’s longest river) which has carved gorges, created waterfalls, and sculpted canyons of remarkable beauty.

SPLIT Your walking tour with a Local Guide includes Diocletian’s Palace that was built for the Roman emperor Diocletian and served as the emperor’s villa, summer house, and military camp. Free time this afternoon and evening.

STON Guided walking tour includes the 900m fortress walls encircling the city and the salt pans—the oldest in Europe and the largest preserved in Mediterranean history. Free time to browse.

DUBROVNIK—EMBARKATION Guided walking tour in Dubrovnik and Konavle. Take the cable car from the Old Town to the Srd mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Elaphiti Islands. Cruise around Dubrovnik city walls, then continue to one of the Elaphiti islands for a swim.

SLANO Explore the town’s long medieval ramparts, then learn more about oysters which made this village famous for and taste this delicacy.

MIJET Stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park and enjoy the boat ride to St Mary Isle to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery.

KORCULA Guided walking tour of the town surrounded by walls.

VIS Free time to explore the island.

BISEV Visit the Blue Cave (weather permitting)

HVAR Guided tour includes visit of the Renaissance Cathedral and the oldest community theater in Europe.

BOL Stop for a swim at one of the Dalmatia-Zlatni Rat beaches

SPLIT—DISEMBARKATION Guided tour of the city.

The Croatian

TOUR RZ 11 Days from Zagreb to Dubrovnik

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ZAGREB Guided sightseeing includes sights of the historic Parliament and Stone Gate, the only fortification entrance that is still standing, and now home to the city’s most important shrine. Scenic drive into Slovenia en route to Ljubljana.

LJUBLJANA Guided sightseeing features the Town Hall’s inner court. Hear the history and heritage of the Hapsburg Dynasty and see St. Nicholas Cathedral. Free time this afternoon and evening.

POSTOJNA Take a guided tour through the caves onboard an underground train before continuing to Opatija.

PULA Guided sightseeing features the Amphitheatre used during Roman times as a venue for gladiator fights and still used today for many important events and the Temple of Augustus. Free time to browse before returning to Opatija.

OPATIJA Free time to walk along the seaside promenade and see the Maiden with the Seagull.

PLITVICE Join a guided walking tour of the national park. Take a scenic drive along the coastline en route to Zadar.

ZADAR Take a guided walking tour through the Old Town to the main square with free time for lunch.

TROGIR Visit the historic city.

SPLIT Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Walking tour with a Local Guide includes Diocletian’s Palace that was built for the Roman emperor Diocletian and served as served as the emperor’s villa, summer house, and military camp.

DUBROVNIK Walking tour with a Local Guide includes views of the Rector’s Palace, film location for the epic TV series “Game of Thrones.” Free time to explore at leisure or join an optional excursion.

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Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Croatia & Albania Escape

TOUR KCZX 9 Days from Zagreb to Tirana

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Departures

October to March

European Escape

TOUR KEFX 9 Days from Rome to Paris

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Departures October to March

European Sampler

TOUR HD 9 Days from Amsterdam to Paris

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

AMSTERDAM Take a guided canal cruise and enjoy the fascinating views as you travel along the elegant canals of Amsterdam, followed by a visit to a Diamond Center. Free time to explore, or join an optional excursion to see windmills and the traditional fishing village of Volendam.

RHINE RIVER Enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise along one of Europe’s most famous rivers.

HEIDELBERG An orientation walk through the Old Town features a view of the red-walled castle ruins. Enjoy traditional German specialties with dinner and beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg restaurant.

BLACK FOREST See a traditional woodcarving demonstration and enjoy coffee and Black Forest Cake.

RHINE FALLS Photo stop at the magnificent waterfalls en route to Lucerne.

LUCERNE Enjoy a walking tour featuring the Bourbaki Panorama, the Lion Monument, and the Chapel Bridge. Free time to explore or join an optional excursion for a thrilling cable-car ascent of Mount Pilatus.

BEAUNE Visit the Hotel Dieu, a former charitable almshouse. Learn about Burgundy wine during a wine tasting at Marché aux Vins.

VERSAILLES Guided visit of the magnificent Palace of Versailles, Louis XIV’s opulent estate, featuring the king’s state apartment and the Hall of Mirrors. Stroll around the spectacular gardens.

PARIS Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a Seine River cruise. Free time to explore at leisure or choose an optional excursion

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European Highlights

TOUR HG 9 Days from London to Rome

Departures

April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LONDON Enjoy free time to explore some of London’s iconic landmarks.

PARIS Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a Seine River cruise. Free time to explore at leisure or join an optional excursion to the Louvre or a Parisian Cabaret Show.

LUCERNE A walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Free time to explore this lakeside city or join an optional excursion for a thrilling cable-car ascent of Mount Pilatus.

BERGAMO Take a funicular ride and orientation walk through Bergamo Alta. See elegant squares and buildings including Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, Piazza Duomo, the Rocca, and Palazzo della Ragione

VENICE A private boat ride along the canals is followed by an orientation walk featuring St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs. Learn about one of Venice’s oldest crafts with a glassblowing demonstration. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal.

FLORENCE Guided walking tour includes stops at the cathedral, to see the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Signoria Square.

ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum, the hub of Imperial Rome. Free time to explore at leisure or join an optional excursion.

Essential Europe

TOUR HF 9 Days from Rome to Paris

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum, the hub of Imperial Rome. Free time to explore at leisure or join an optional excursion.

FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise” and Signoria Square.

VENICE Take a private boat ride along the canals followed by an orientation walk featuring St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs. Learn about one of Venice’s oldest crafts with a glassblowing demonstration. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant followed by a private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal.

BELLINZONA Take the elevator to the Courtyard of Castelgrande and enjoy a light lunch with local specialties paired with Ticino Merlot wine.

LUCERNE A walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. Free time to explore this lakeside city or join an optional excursion for a thrilling cable-car ascent of Mount Pilatus.

BASEL See some of Basel’s landmarks en-route to the station to board the high-speed TGV train to Paris.

PARIS Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a Seine River cruise. Free time to explore at leisure or join an optional excursion to the Louvre, the magnificent Palace of Versailles, or a Parisian Cabaret Show.

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European Tapestry

TOUR HA 14 Days from Amsterdam to Paris

Departures

April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

AMSTERDAM Take a guided canal cruise followed by a visit to a Diamond Center. Free time to explore.

RHINE RIVER Enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise.

HEIDELBERG See the red-walled castle ruins and enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg.

BLACK FOREST See a traditional woodcarving demonstration and enjoy coffee and Black Forest Cake.

RHINE FALLS Photo stop at the magnificent waterfalls en route to Lucerne.

LUCERNE A walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.

VADUZ Free time to explore.

INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof.

VENICE Private boat ride on the canals and orientation walk. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum.

FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the “Gates of Paradise” and Signoria Square.

PISA See the gravity-defying Leaning Tower.

FRENCH RIVIERA Drive along Nice’s Promenade des Anglais.

LYON Take a walking tour of the Old Town with free time to browse.

PARIS Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a Seine River cruise.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with London

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Holland, Luxembourg & Belgium

TOUR HW 9 Days from Amsterdam to Brussels

Departures March to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

AMSTERDAM Take a guided canal cruise and enjoy the fascinating views as you travel along the elegant canals of Amsterdam. Visit the Rijksmuseum, Netherland’s national museum, illustrating 800 years of Dutch history through extraordinary works of art and photography. Visit Keukenhof Gardens, the world-famous flower park (on selected departures) or the Heineken Experience. Free time to explore or join an optional excursion to see windmills and the traditional fishing village of Volendam.

DELFT Visit the Royal Delft Pottery factory and see skilled craftsmen at work.

THE HAGUE Take an orientation drive and stop at the Dutch Parliament and the International Court of Justice.

MAASTRICHT Visit Vrijthof Square with free time to stroll the cobbled historic center.

BASTOGNE Visit the War Museum to learn about the brutal Battle of the Bulge. Take photos of the American Memorial.

LUXEMBOURG Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Cathedral of Our Lady. See the turreted Grand Ducal Palace and visit the American Cemetery to see General Patton’s grave.

WATERLOO Visit the battle site where Napoleon was defeated for a final time.

BRUGES Enjoy a canal cruise and Belgian chocolate bonbon tasting followed by guided walking tour of the city, including the Church of Our Lady and a traditional lace demonstration.

BRUSSELS An orientation walk includes Grand’Place and a photo stop at the mischievous Manneken Pis statue and fountain. Free time to explore more of the city or consider an optional excursion. Enjoy a farewell dinner of traditional Belgian specialties, including mouth-watering Moules frites (mussels and fries) at Chez Léon, one of the best renowned restaurants in town.

Independent London, Paris & Amsterdam City Stay

TOUR M1B 9 Days from London to Amsterdam

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Departures YearRound

Independent Paris City Stay

TOUR M2 4 Days from Paris to Paris

Departures YearRound

London & Paris

TOUR HC 7 Days from London to Paris

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LONDON Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Ride on the London Eye and soar above the Thames on the highest observation wheel in Europe. Free time to explore more of London’s icons—Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park, the wonderful museums and galleries, the shopping districts, and traditional pubs. Alternatively, join an optional excursion and travel further afield, perhaps to Stonehenge, Bath, or the charming Cotswolds. Ride the high-speed Eurostar train through the Eurotunnel to Paris.

PARIS Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive featuring the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysées. Relax on a Seine River Cruise with views of the Eiffel Tower and follow a Local Guide for a walking tour of the quaint Latin Quarter. See Notre Dame Cathedral, Viviani Square, and the Sorbonne University. Ride the Little Train through the Bohemian art district of Montmartre and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Free time to explore more of Paris, relax in a sidewalk café, or browse world-class boutiques in the shopping districts. Join an optional guided excursion to the Louvre with its world- famous artworks such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, or visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles, the opulent estate of Louis XIV.

Paris, Normandy & Châteaux Country

TOUR RC 9 Days from Paris to Paris

Departures

April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

PARIS Guided sightseeing features the Arc de Triomphe, les ChampsElysées, and a visit to the Courtyard of Les Invalides. Enjoy a Dinner on the first floor of the Tour Eiffel.

GIVERNY Visit the home of master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Stroll the gardens which inspired some of his most celebrated Impressionist paintings.

ROUEN Orientation walk and see Rouen’s grand Gothic cathedral, a frequent subject of Monet’s paintings. Enjoy exploring the quaint cobblestone streets.

DEAUVILLE Walk along the Promenade des Planches at this upscale seaside resort.

NORMANDY BEACHES Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery with the Monument to the Brave. See the Mulberry Harbor remains at Arromanches.

MONT ST. MICHEL Join a guided visit at the legendary abbey poised atop a tidal island on the coast of Normandy.

ANGERS Take photos of the medieval castle and half-timbered houses. Enjoy free time to browse the charming cobblestone streets or walk along the banks of the Maine River.

LOIRE VALLEY Visit Château Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley, and Chenonceau, the 16th-century castle of Catherine de Medici. Enjoy a wine tasting.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with London

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

French Rendez-vous

TOUR RD 11 Days from Paris to Nice

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

PARIS Guided sightseeing features the Arc de Triomphe, les ChampsElysées and a visit to the Courtyard of Les Invalides. Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Seine with incredible sights of the city.

NANTES Guided walking tour includes sights of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Ile Feydeau, Place Royale, and Passage Pommeraye.

COGNAC Guided visit of the Chateau Royale du Cognac and cognac tasting.

BORDEAUX Guided walking tour to discover historic neighborhoods such as Quinconces and Saint Pierre. Stop at a local patisserie to try a traditional canelé pastry.

CARCASSONNE Take an orientation walk by the ancient battlements and enjoy free time to explore this delightful medieval town.

NIMES Enjoy an orientation walk to admire the Roman Amphitheater and the Maison Carrée, an ancient Roman Temple.

LE BAUX DE PROVENCE Olive Oil mill visit with olive oil tasting.

MARSEILLES Guided sightseeing features a walk in the city’s oldest district – Le Panier, with a visit to the Cathedral La Major, the old port and a scenic drive along the panoramic waterfront road. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the old port area.

AIX-EN-PROVENCE Orientation walk of the city features the elegant Cours Mirabeau and free time to explore further.

NICE Follow your local guide for a walking tour through the old town’s narrow cobbled streets, charming squares, and Baroque churches. You may want to take advantage of an optional excursion to the Principality of Monaco.

WWII D-Day Landing Beaches & Battle of Normandy

TOUR RW2 5 Days from Paris to Paris

Departures

April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

CAEN Visit the Memorial Museum for Peace.

ARROMANCHES Watch a fascinating film in the 360 Circular Cinema. See the remains of the Mulberry Harbor, the artificial port which played a vital role in the Battle of Normandy.

ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS Visit the D-Day Museum and learn about the historic events that took place.

LONGUES-SUR-MER Discover an important part of the Atlantic Wall, see the German artillery bunkers.

UTAH BEACH Explore the westernmost of the landing beaches, see the memorials, and visit the museum.

SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE Visit the Airborne Museum with its moving and inspirational exhibits dedicated to the memory of the men of the 82nd and 101st U.S. Airborne Divisions who parachuted into Normandy.

POINTE DU HOC See the clifftop Ranger Monument.

OMAHA BEACH Visit the legendary landing beach and the American Military Cemetery and Memorial.

JUNO BEACH Visit the exhibition, the bunker, and the Canadian Memorial.

BERNIERES-SUR-MER Photo stop at the Canada House—the first house in France to be liberated on 6th June 1944 during the Normandy landings.

RANVILLE Visit the Memorial Pegasus Museum and see Pegasus bridge— the site of WWII British victory depicted in the film “The Longest Day.”

PARIS Enjoy free time to explore the “City of Light.”

Northern Capitals

TOUR ZT 10 Days from Copenhagen to Helsinki

Departures

April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

COPENHAGEN Guided sightseeing includes The Little Mermaid statue and the royal reception rooms in Christiansborg Palace—home to the Danish Parliament, Prime Minister’s office, Denmark’s Supreme Court, and visiting Danish monarchs. Enjoy a free afternoon before visiting Tivoli Gardens, the second-oldest amusement park in the world.

GOTHENBURG Take an orientation drive. Visit the indoor food market to find spices, coffee, cheese, fruit, and other delicacies from around the world in its 40 shops and eateries. Stroll through the stalls and enjoy authentic Swedish cuisine and sample delicious local specialties.

OSLO Guided sightseeing includes a walk through Frogner Park with the life’s work of Gustav Vigeland in sculptures in granite, bronze, and wrought iron, fountains, and bridges. Visit City Hall, site of the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

STOCKHOLM Guided walking tour of the Old Town. Visit the City Hall and the Vasa Ship Museum to see the war ship which capsized and sank on her maiden voyage off Stockholm in 1628. After 333 years on the seabed, the remarkable relics were salvaged to carry visitors on a fascinating voyage through history. Take an overnight cruise with dinner to Helsinki.

HELSINKI Guided sightseeing includes the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market for traditional fare, and see the beautiful cathedral and Sibelius Monument in this historic and picturesque setting. Free time to explore or join an optional excursion.

Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle

TOUR ZK 10 Days from Helsinki to Tromso

Departures

May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

HELSINKI Guided sightseeing. Flight to Oulu.

OULU Orientation tour of the town. Enjoy free time or consider an optional excursion to Hailuoto.

ROVANIEMI Visit Santa Claus Village. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive your Arctic Circle Certificate.

LUOSTO Visit a husky farm and enjoy snacks of the Sámi culture.

KARASJOK Visit the Sami Cultural Park.

HONNINGSVAG Visit North Cape Hall and visitor center.

ALTA Visit the Rock Carvings Museum.

TROMSØ Orientation walk includes the Arctic Cathedral.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Coastal Cruise

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle with Coastal Cruise

TOUR ZKE 14 Days from Helsinki to Bergen

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

HELSINKI Guided sightseeing. Flight to Oulu.

OULU Orientation tour of the town. Enjoy free time or consider an optional excursion to Hailuoto.

ROVANIEMI Visit Santa Claus Village. Cross the Arctic Circle and receive your Arctic Circle Certificate.

LUOSTO Visit a husky farm and enjoy snacks of the Sámi culture.

KARASJOK Visit the Sami Cultural Park.

HONNINGSVAG Visit North Cape Hall and visitor center.

ALTA Visit the Rock Carvings Museum.

TROMSØ—EMBARKATION Orientation walk includes the Arctic Cathedral. Embark on your cruise toward the Lofoten Islands.

NESNA Short stop at Nesna before sailing on to Sandnessjøen, gateway to the magnificent Helgeland Coast.

BRONNOYSUND Walk along Havnegata to explore the bustling marina and see Brønnøy Church—a stone church in the Neo-Gothic style dating back to 1870.

RORVIK Stop in the fishing port in the picturesque Vikna archipelago.

TRONDHEIM Take a stroll around the city early in the morning and see the sacred Nidaros Cathedral, resting place of St. Olav. Then, walk to Gamle Bybro bridge for a photo opportunity over Nid River.

KRISTIANSUND Take a walk around the cobblestone streets of the old town and tour the lively port.

MOLDE Spot the tops of the Romsdal Alps. Glimpse Nordfjord, under the giant Jostedal Glacier, mainland Europe’s largest glacier.

FLORO Morning stop to take in the harbor and the marina.

BERGEN Disembarkation and hotel transfer.

Best of Norway

TOUR ZM 7 Days from Oslo to Bergen

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

OSLO Guided sightseeing includes a walk through Frogner Park and a visit to City Hall.

BORGUND Visit the stave church.

FLAM Ride the spectacular Flåm train

STEINSDALSFOSSEN Marvel at the spectacular waterfall.

BERGEN Orientation drive includes Bryggen, the Hanseatic Wharf, the harbor, and the Fish Market. Farewell dinner

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Scenic Norway

TOUR ZQ 10 Days from Oslo to Oslo

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

OSLO Guided sightseeing includes a walk through Frogner Park with the life’s work of Gustav Vigeland in sculptures in granite, bronze, and wrought iron, fountains, and bridges. Visit City Hall, site of the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

HEDDAL Visit the Stave Church and take a scenic drive through Rjukan Valley via Lake Tinnsjø.

VEMORK Take a guided visit of the museum to learn about the historic role the once largest power station in the world played in thwarting Hitler and the Nazi regime during World War II.

HARDANGERFJORD Ferry crossing followed by an apple juice and cider tasting with lunch at a local fruit farm.

BERGEN Orientation drive includes Bryggen, the Hanseatic Wharf, the harbor, and the Fish Market.

SOGNEFJORD & NÆRØYFJORD Take a scenic cruise onto the wild and wonderful waters of the Naeroyfjord.

FJAERLAND Visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum.

JOSTEDAL GLACIER Stop for a stunning photo opportunity.

LOEN Take the breathtaking Skylift ride above the Nordfjord shores. Free time atop Mount Hoven summit.

GEIRANGERFJORD Take a scenic cruise on the fjord.

DALSNIBBA Take in the panoramic view from Geiranger Skywalk, Mount Dalsnibba’s platform above the fjord. Photo stop in Lom before continuing to Lillehammer.

LILLEHAMMER Photo stop at the Olympic ski jump where the winter games were hosted in 1994. Take a guided walking tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum. Enjoy a scenic drive en route to Oslo along Lake Mjøsa to Eidsvoll.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Iceland Adventure

TOUR ZR 8 Days from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

Departures April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

REYKJAVIK Orientation drive of Iceland’s capital city, named “Smoky Bay” after the columns of steam that the first settlers observed rising from its geothermal springs.

HELLISHEIÐARVIRKJUN Visit the geothermal heat and electric power station.

GEYSIR Stop at the hot springs and taste local specialties, including freshly baked bread cooked with the heat from the hot springs and served with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs, and herring with a glass of Geysir Schnapps served at freezing point.

GULLFOSS Take pictures at the “Golden Waterfall,” so named for the high sediment content of glacial water makes it glow gold in the sunlight.

THINGVELLIR Walk through the rift valley where the separation between the North American and European geological rift are clearly visible.

HAUGANES Take a whale-watching cruise before continuing to Akureyri.

AKUREYRI Take an orientation walk that includes the botanical gardens.

GOĐAFOSS Take pictures of the “Waterfall of the Gods.” Scenic drive to the lovely blue Lake Mývatn.

LAKE MÝVATN Stop at the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths.

DETTIFOSS Take photos of the most powerful waterfall in Europe (road conditions permitting).

EGILSSTADIR Scenic drive en route to Höfn.

LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN Take photos of the Vatnajökull Glacier, the largest in Europe (weather permitting). Scenic drive through Skaftafell National Park en route to Vik.

VIK AREA Take a scenic drive with views of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano.

SELJALANDSFOSS Take photo stop of the stunning waterfall.

Gems of Iceland with Northern Lights

TOUR ZRW 6 Days from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

Departures

Jan-Mar to Oct-Dec

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

REYKJAVIK Orientation drive of Iceland’s capital city, named “Smoky Bay” after the columns of steam that the first settlers observed rising from its geothermal springs. Evening excursion by coach to see the Northern Lights (weather permitting), a magical, natural light display that is only visible from a few places in the world.

THINGVELLIR Walk through the rift valley where the separation between the North American and European geological rift (tectonic plates) are above sea level and where the edges of both plates are clearly visible.

GEYSIR Stop at the hot springs and taste local specialties including freshly baked bread, cooked with the heat from the hot springs and served with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs, and herring with a glass of Geysir Schnapps served at freezing point

GULLFOSS Take pictures at the “Golden Waterfall,” so named for the high sediment content of glacial water makes it glow gold in the sunlight as it roars over the cataract.

LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN Snap photos (weather permitting) to capture the astonishingly beautiful glacier Vatnajökull (the Water Glacier), Iceland’s largest ice cap flow into the lake forming icebergs.

REYNISFJARA Take pictures of the black beach and drive along scenic Skogafoss and Seljandsfoss waterfalls. See the incredible 120-foot cascades in Iceland’s exquisite landscapes, where rainbows paint the air in the mist of these giant cataracts.

HELLISHEIðARVIRKJUN Visit the geothermal heat and electric power station.

Gems of Iceland with Whale Watching

TOUR ZRS 6 Days from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

April Departure

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

REYKJAVIK Orientation drive of Iceland’s capital city, named “Smoky Bay” after the columns of steam that the first settlers observed rising from its geothermal springs. Embark on a morning boat excursion to watch whales in their natural habitat with the chance to spot humpback and minke whales, porpoises, and dolphins surfacing on the glassy waters.

THINGVELLIR Walk through the rift valley where the separation between the North American and European geological rift (tectonic plates) are above sea level and where the edges of both plates are clearly visible.

GEYSIR Stop at the hot springs and taste local specialties including freshly baked bread, cooked with the heat from the hot springs and served with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs, and herring with a glass of Geysir Schnapps served at freezing point.

GULLFOSS Take pictures at the “Golden Waterfall,” so named for the high sediment content of glacial water makes it glow gold in the sunlight as it roars over the cataract.

LAKE JÖKULSÁRLÓN Snap photos (weather permitting) to capture the astonishingly beautiful glacier Vatnajökull (the Water Glacier), Iceland’s largest ice cap flow into the lake forming icebergs.

REYNISFJARA Take pictures of the black beach and drive along the scenic Skogafoss and Seljandsfoss waterfalls. See the incredible 120-foot cascades in Iceland’s exquisite landscapes, where rainbows paint the air in the mist of these giant cataracts.

HELLISHEIðARVIRKJUN Visit the geothermal heat and electric power station.

From See To Shining See.

From the mountains to the prairies to the oceans, white with foam, Globus shares the wonders of North America and the people who call it home. With a starry sky for a ceiling above in Canada’s Dark Sky country, to white sand stretching out like a blanket on the Hawaiian shores, you’ll feel at home in what was once the new frontier. From the walls of the Grand Canyon to the doors where forefathers heard freedom ring, to the first nations and last names of immigrants from around the globe, North America still calls to adventurers and history-lovers alike from sea to shining sea.

Tournament of Roses

TOUR AX 5 Days from Los Angeles to Los Angeles

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LOS ANGELES Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. Depart on a Los Angeles city tour that takes you from Olvera Street, the oldest thoroughfare in the city, to Hollywood. Then visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Join your travel companions at an exclusive Globus New Year’s Eve dinner and dance gala, complete with hats, party favors, live music, and champagne, of course! Get the VIP treatment to watch the legendary Rose Parade on New Year’s Day with specially selected reserved grandstand seating only minutes from the beginning of the parade route for prime viewing. After the parade, return to the hotel for a New Year’s Day lunch. Enjoy a trip to Santa Monica for a walk on the famous pier, shopping on the 3rd Street Promenade, or relaxing on the beach. Be treated to an up-close look the exquisite floral-designed floats made entirely of flowers, plants, and seeds in the post-parade float-viewing area for an amazing photo opportunity. Enjoy a very special farewell dinner.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with San Diego

Alaska’s Iditarod

TOUR AI 8 Days from Anchorage to Anchorage

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ANCHORAGE Experience one of the world’s great drives as you travel along the dramatically scenic Turnagain Arm. Marvel at the views and keep your eyes open for Dall sheep, eagles, and other wildlife. In coastal Seward, visit the Alaska Sealife Center.

GIRDWOOD Enjoy a full day at leisure, perfect for joining in a wide variety of optional activities. Consider flightseeing, skiing, snowshoeing, or you may choose to just relax at the hotel’s spa. An included aerial tram ride offers breathtaking panoramas of Turnagain Arm and seven glaciers.

ANCHORAGE Enjoy an included tour through the historic downtown district and Lake Hood Seaplane Airport. Visit the Alaska Zoo for a behind-the-scenes tour. Enjoy Iditarod festivities and dinner at the Mushers Banquet. Enjoy Alaskan entertainment, see the mushers draw for starting positions, and have the opportunity to meet them for photos and autographs. Travel north to Big Lake and visit the home of four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser at his Happy Trails Kennels. Visit the Iditarod Trail Race Headquarters to view pictures, videos, and other mementos of the “Last Great Race on Earth.” Head to 4th Avenue to get a great spot for the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. Later, visit the Anchorage Museum, a large art, history, cultural, and ecology museum. Travel north to the quaint community of Willow, which started as a mining camp when gold was discovered in 1897. Here, you’ll view the official restart of the Iditarod.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Fairbanks

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

December Departure

February Departure

Yellowstone Winter Wonderland

Departures January to February

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

JACKSON Meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Visit National Elk Refuge with a fun and exhilarating included sleigh-ride excursion. You’ll depart Jackson and travel through Grand Teton National Park, where some of the majestic peaks soar beyond 13,000 feet. At Flagg Ranch, board a snowcoach and begin your journey through Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first national park. Along the way, marvel at the West Thumb Geyser Basin on the shores of Yellowstone Lake, the Continental Divide, and Shoshone Point Overlook.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Upper Geyser Basin. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Why not try a typical winter activity like snowshoeing or cross-country skiing? Travel north through the park today by snowcoach, with stops to see the Lower Geyser Basin’s famous Fountain Paint Pots. At the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, see the thundering Lower Falls which are nearly twice the height of Niagara (weather permitting). Have your cameras ready as winter is ideal for wildlife spotting in the bright reflective snow. Enjoy a box lunch while continuing to the northern part of the park for an overnight stay at historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS Join an excursion to Lamar Valley, the magical “Serengeti of North America,” for the chance to spot bears, wolves, bison, pronghorn antelope, and many more species. Travel to Bozeman, Montana, before heading south to the town of West Yellowstone.

WEST YELLOWSTONE Board your motorcoach for a journey through Idaho. Get a different perspective of the Tetons along Idaho’s western side edge of Yellowstone and the western slope of the Tetons for views of the highest peak on the range, Grand Teton itself. Celebrate your adventure with a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ANCHORAGE Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, where cabbages grow up to an amazing 70 pounds thanks to the 24-hour daylight. Venture up over Tahneta Pass for wonderful vistas of Matanuska and Worthington Glaciers. Stop at Bridal Veil Falls on your way to the seaside port of Valdez.

VALDEZ Meet a local Alaskan fishing expert to learn more about the industry, the equipment used, and their daily lives. Then board your boat for a cruise on Prince William Sound. See the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, where supertankers are loaded with crude oil from Prudhoe Bay.

FAIRBANKS Visit Gold Dredge #8 and ride the narrow-gauge railroad. Then, try your luck as you pan for gold. Board the Sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River, with a stop at the Chena Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. You will also have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their famed dog teams. Board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed wilderness. Your train ride ends at Denali National Park, where North America’s highest peak, 20,320-foot Denali, majestically dominates the park’s 6 million acres.

DENALI NATIONAL PARK Consider an optional float trip down the Nenana River or a helicopter ride over the park. Then, prepare for an adventure of a lifetime with a Tundra Wilderness tour into the park with a Naturalist Driver Guide. Visit Happy Trails Kennels, home of four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and his dogs. Continue to Anchorage for a visit to the Alaska Native American Heritage Center. Upon arrival in Seward, board your vessel for a cruise on the glacial waters of Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy presentations by a Local Naturalist Guide and Alaskan bush pilot.

Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon

TOUR CB 13 Days from Anchorage to Anchorage

Departures June to August

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ANCHORAGE Travel north into the wilds of Alaska and visit the Iditarod Headquarters, home of the world-famous dogsled race. Continue to Talkeetna and board the historic Alaska Railroad for a scenic trip to Denali National Park.

DENALI NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a presentation by a Local Naturalist at the Murie Science & Learning Center followed by dinner. Journey into the 6-million-acre Denali National Park with a Naturalist Driver Guide. Enjoy lunch at the 49th State Brewery.

FAIRBANKS Board the sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River, with a stop at a recreated Chena Indian Village. Enjoy a sightseeing city tour, visit the University of Alaska–Fairbanks Museum and a stop at the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline.

DAWSON CITY Visit Diamond Tooth Gerties, featuring ragtime music, can-can girls, and an old-fashioned casino. Visit the site of Klondike Gold Rush Claim #1, where the first gold strike was made. Continue to the Robert Service Interpretive Center to learn of the poems and ballads composed by the “Bard of the Yukon.” View the Five Finger Rapids.

WHITEHORSE A city tour stops at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, where you can meet the giant Ice Age mammals that once ruled the area. See the historic SS Klondike Riverboat. Head to Whitehorse’s premier dogsled facility, Muktuk Adventures, where you will meet the huskies. Enjoy a special Taste of the Yukon dinner.

TOK Head to Alaska’s northernmost ice-free port, Valdez, home of the Alyeska Pipeline Terminal. Enjoy views of Thompson Pass, Worthington Glacier, and Bridal Veil Falls before arriving in the “Switzerland of Alaska”— Valdez.

VALDEZ Visit the Valdez Museum to learn of the areas Native Culture, early explorers, the 1898 Gold Rush, and the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. Embark on a boat ride for a closer look at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, the many glaciers, and the sea life of Prince William Sound.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Nature’s Best: Alaska

TOUR CK 7 Days from Fairbanks to Anchorage

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

FAIRBANKS Board the sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River with a stop at the Chena Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. Enjoy the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the big race! Continue to Denali National Park, home to North America’s highest peak, 20,320-foot Denali (formerly Mount McKinley), majestically dominating the park’s 6 million acres. This evening, enjoy a private presentation by a local Naturalist and dinner at Murie Science & Learning Center.

DENALI NATIONAL PARK Visit the home to North America’s highest peak, 20,320-foot Denali (formerly Mount McKinley). Enjoy a private presentation by a local Naturalist and dinner at Murie Science & Learning Center. Optional activities include a float trip down the Nenana River and a helicopter ride over the park. Venture into the 6-millionacre Denali National Park with a Naturalist Driver Guide on a Tundra Wilderness tour. Visit the home of an Iditarod Musher to hear stories of their adventures and meet their champion sled dogs. Board the Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed wilderness.

TALKEETNA Enjoy a traditional Alaskan treat at the historic Talkeetna Roadhouse. Head south toward Anchorage and continue on a scenic drive along the Kenai Peninsula en route to Seward. Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.

SEWARD Board your vessel for a cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park with the opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more!

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Spectacular Alaska! with Alaska Cruise

TOUR AJI 17 Days from Anchorage to Vancouver

Departures

May to September

Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon with Alaska Cruise

TOUR CBI 20 Days from Anchorage to Vancouver

Departures

May to August

California Classics

TOUR AA 10 Days from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Departures

May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

SAN FRANCISCO Enjoy morning sightseeing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities including a visit to the Japanese Tea Garden. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to the charming town of Sausalito. Continue to Sonoma with free time for lunch and visit a local vineyard for a tour and tasting.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Enjoy an open-air Valley Floor Tram to explore the famous sites of Yosemite. Visit Mariposa Grove, home to many old-growth sequoias. Stand in awe as you look skyward at these massive giants, one of the Earth’s largest and longest living organisms.

MONTEREY Enjoy free time visiting historic Cannery Row, the inspiration for the John Steinbeck novel. Other highlights include a visit to the resort town of Carmel with a scenic drive along the famed 17-Mile Drive.

SAN SIMEON Journey through Big Sur to San Simeon to visit Hearst Castle.

SOLVANG Explore the Danish town of Solvang and enjoy a Danish specialty at a local bakery. Then, travel through the Santa Ynez Mountains to beautiful Santa Barbara to visit the Old Mission Santa Barbara.

LOS ANGELES Sightseeing takes you from Olvera Street—the oldest thoroughfare in the city—to Hollywood. See the Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills. Later, visit the Getty Museum.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with San Diego

Golden State of Mind: Northern California By Design

TOUR F8G 9 Days from San Francisco to San Francisco

CHOICE TOURING

Northern California’s Finest

TOUR AL 9 Days from San Francisco to San Francisco

Departures

June to September

DESIGN YOUR DAYS WITH CHOICE TOURING

SAN FRANCISCO Enjoy a sightseeing of San Francisco. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions:

Visit Muir Woods and Sausalito

OR Take a self guided tour through the California Academy of Sciences and Steinhart Aquarium.

OR Enjoy a culinary tour of San Francisco’s Little Italy

SONOMA Take an orientation tour of Sonoma before a guided tour of the wine caves and tasting at Kunde Family Winery.

SACRAMENTO Enjoy a sightseeing tour including California’s State Capitol building and Midtown.

LAKE TAHOE Take drive to Lake Tahoe. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions: Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Tahoe

OR Ride on the Panorama Gondola to the top of Heavenly Mountain.

OR Explore the American Wild West in Virginia City, Nevada, and follow the Pony Express route to the mining motherlode site at Comstock Lode.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Take a scenic drive through the park with photo stops and a visit to Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Enjoy a 3-night stay at Tenaya Lodge with a farewell dinner and stargazing excursion. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions: Take a guided tram tour and join a Park Ranger highlighting the park’s natural history and the stories of Native Peoples and settlers.

OR Enjoy a guided walk through Yosemite to discover flora and fauna.

OR Take a private guided photography tour of Yosemite with expert photographers from the Ansel Adams Gallery.

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

SAN FRANCISCO Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of San Francisco to take in its famous sights. Consider an optional cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sonoma for an orientation tour. Enjoy a tasting at Kunde Family Winery.

SACRAMENTO Enjoy an included sightseeing tour and free time. Travel south through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Descend into the 4,000-foot valley for an open-air Valley Floor Tram to explore the spectacular landscapes of El Capitan, Cathedral Spires, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome.

SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS Enjoy dinner followed by a stargazing experience in the heart of Sequoia National Park. Spend more time exploring these magnificent parks, which now protect nearly half the remaining sequoia groves in the world. See the General Sherman Tree and spend time at the Visitors’ Center.

MONTEREY Spend free time visiting historic Cannery Row, an inspiration the John Steinbeck novel. Other highlights include a journey along scenic 17-Mile Drive and the seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Pacific Coast Adventure

TOUR AQ 9 Days from Seattle to San Francisco

Departures

May to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

SEATTLE Meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Begin with a tour of the Museum of Flight, the largest independent non-profit air and space museum in the world featuring over 175 air and spacecrafts. Enjoy a guided tour including the Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square. Travel south into Oregon for a visit to Multnomah Falls, the highest waterfall in Oregon, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.

PORTLAND Enjoy an orientation tour followed by free time. Discover why Portland is called the “City of Roses” with a visit to Washington Park and the International Rose Test Gardens. Continue through the Willamette Wine Valley to see Yaquina Head, Oregon’s tallest lighthouse guiding ships to safety since 1873 before arriving in Newport.

NEWPORT Enjoy special dinner at a local restaurant featuring seafood specialties and regional wine. See popular sites such as Heceta Head Lighthouse and Florence Old Town, followed by a dune buggy ride along the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

NORTH BEND Travel south to one of Oregon’s great natural treasures, the scenic Rogue River. Embark on a jetboat ride. Stop in Redwood National Park, home to the world’s tallest trees.

EUREKA Make a photo stop at the grand Carson Mansion—the most photographed example of Victorian architecture in the world. Travel to Humboldt Redwoods State Park for the spectacular Avenue of the Giants.

SAN FRANCISCO Enjoy a sightseeing tour of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks and sites. Join your Tour Director and travel companions for a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Historic Trains of the Old West

TOUR NC 9 Days from Denver to Denver

Departures

June to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

DENVER Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. Depart on a scenic drive to the Royal Gorge to ride the rails on the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Travel to Colorado Springs to explore the ancient red rock formations of Garden of The Gods.

COLORADO SPRINGS Depart Colorado Springs and head south into New Mexico, the “Land of Enchantment,” to the charming city of Santa Fe. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

SANTA FE Visit the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe allows you to explore a vast collection of traditional textiles, ceramics, paintings, and other unique objects that showcase the rich cultural heritage of different regions and communities. Visit nearby Chimayo to visit Santuario De Chimayo and learn about the healing powers that still attract thousands of pilgrims each year. Explore the ancient Anasazi Puebloans, their cliff dwellings, and the museum at Bandelier National Monument. Visit the adobe town of Taos for free time to explore.

DURANGO Visit the cliffside dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the D&SNG Railway Museum. Board the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad for a scenic ride through San Juan National Forest.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Travel through the Colorado Rocky Mountains and stay at the historic Hotel Colorado. Take a scenic ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad.

DENVER Your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Western Rails & Canyons with Rocky Mountaineer

TOUR AG 9 Days from Denver to Denver

Departures

June to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

DENVER See Denver’s historic Union Station, Mile High Stadium, and more on an orientation tour en route to Colorado Springs. Take a ride on the Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Travel up to the summit of 14,115-foot Pikes Peak. Explore Garden of the Gods Park, featuring 300-foot towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snowcapped Pikes Peak.

COLORADO SPRINGS Scenic drive along the Highway of Legends Scenic and Historic Byway, over the Sangre de Cristo Range. Enjoy a homecooked BBQ dinner with music under the stars at Colorado Springs’ Flying W Ranch (weather permitting). Continue to San Juan National Forest to Durango.

DURANGO Board the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad for a scenic ride through San Juan National Forest. Visit Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continuing to the Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum.

MOAB Visit magnificent Canyonlands National Park. Explore the landscape of Arches National Park, with more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches.

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER Embark on the Rocky Mountaineer for a scenic train ride in Silver Leaf Class. Travel through the Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area. See Parachute Creek and Mount Logan.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Enjoy a full day aboard the Rocky Mountaineer through the Colorado high country from dense wooded forests and white-capped mountains of White River National Forest, to Byers and Gore Canyons, and the mountain lakes of Arapahoe National Forest. Cross the high elevations of the Continental Divide with a sparkling wine toast while driving through the six-mile-long Moffatt Tunnel.

America’s National Parks

TOUR AN 10 Days from Rapid City to Salt Lake City

Departures

May to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

RAPID CITY Join your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Enjoy a scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest and experience the area’s fascinating history on a guided tour of Deadwood. Continue through the Black Hills to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains.

SHERIDAN Journey into southern Montana to visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains.

CODY Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of The West, a comprehensive museum of historic weapons and Western art. Continue through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy several photo stops along the way to your hotel.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the bubbling mud. See the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of the Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls—almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. Journey south into Grand Teton National Park. Visit glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the spires for a walk along the shore. Enjoy a freshly made huckleberry shake.

JACKSON Enjoy an Old West experience with dinner at the Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West show. Continue alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. Enjoy a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Denver

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Parks & Canyons Spectacular

TOUR AP 14 Days from Rapid City to Las Vegas

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

RAPID CITY Join your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Enjoy a scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest and a guided tour of Deadwood.

SHERIDAN Journey this morning into southern Montana to visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains.

CODY Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of The West, a comprehensive museum of historic weapons and Western art. Continue through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK See the iconic sights of Yellowstone including Fountain Paint Pots, Old Faithful Geyser, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and Mammoth Hot Springs.

JACKSON Journey south into Grand Teton National Park. Visit glacier-fed Jenny Lake. Enjoy the Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West show.

SALT LAKE CITY Sightseeing tour

BRYCE CANYON & ZION NATIONAL PARK Explore Bryce Canyon with its famous Hoodoos and Zion National Park with its impressive sandstone valleys and cliffs.

LAKE POWELL Visit the massive lake created in 1963 when the Glen Canyon Dam held back the waters of the mighty Colorado River.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Sightseeing of Grand Canyon.

LAS VEGAS Enjoy a sightseeing tour while en route to your hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Denver

The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West

TOUR AY 11 Days from Rapid City to Salt Lake City

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

RAPID CITY Enjoy a welcome drink and orientation tour of Rapid City. Visit Badlands National Park.

CUSTER STATE PARK Backcountry adventure on a Buffalo Safari with a local expert and Chuckwagon Cookout. Visit the Mammoth Site and Museum, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Mount Rushmore.

SPEARFISH CANYON Visit the historic Old West town of Deadwood for a tour with a Local Guide. Spend the night in Spearfish Canyon before continuing to the historic Ranch at UCross with free time to enjoy a variety of activities.

CODY Visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West and learn about the Pony Express rider and inventor of “Show Business.”

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its Upper and Lower Falls. Watch for herds of bison in Hayden Valley, and view many of Yellowstone’s geothermal sites, including Old Faithful Geyser.

JACKSON Travel through Grand Teton National Park to Jackson.

SALT LAKE CITY Farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director.

Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America’s Rocky Mountains By Design

TOUR F8A 8 Days from Billings to Spokane

CHOICE TOURING

Lost Canyons of the Southwest

TOUR AC 9 Days from Phoenix to Las Vegas

Departures

June to August

DESIGN YOUR DAYS WITH CHOICE TOURING

BILLINGS Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and travel companions. Take an orientation tour.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Stay overnight inside the park with sightseeing featuring Mammoth Hot Springs, the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Enjoy visits to Old Faithful and Fountain Paint Pots.

BIG SKY Select from three included YourChoice Excursions:

Take a 1600-foot ride on Big Sky’s scenic chair lift with a Naturalist Guide. OR Hike the gentle trail to the 40-foot cascade of Ousel Falls.

NEVADA CITY–VIRGINIA CITY Take a guided walking tour of the historic ghost town and outdoor museum. Spend free time exploring the ghost town of Virginia City.

WHITEFISH Join a guided orientation tour. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions:

Take a scenic float trip on a calm stretch of the Flathead River in Glacier National Park.

OR Stoll through Kalispell and take a guided tour of the historic Conrad Mansion and Gardens.

OR Take a guided walking tour to visit the area’s top breweries with a frosty glass of Montana microbrews.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Drive to Lake McDonald Village for a scenic ride along the Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard a historic Red Jammer bus. Cross 6,664-foot Logan Pass.

SPOKANE A guided sightseeing tour includes Manito Park Gardens, followed by a farewell dinner.

Departures

April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

PHOENIX Spend the cooler hours of the morning at the Desert Botanical Garden with lunch. Onward to Scottsdale to experience the beauty of the lush Sonoran Desert.

SEDONA Visit Montezuma’s Castle National Monument. See the 20-room high-rise pre-Columbian dwelling, nestled into a towering limestone cliff of Camp Verde. Hear the incredible story of ingenuity, survival, and prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape. Then get an up-close adventure in the desert on a guided 4-wheel-drive Jeep tour through Sedona’s red rock canyons. Visit the artist town of Jerome before taking a ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad scenic train ride onboard renovated vintage train cars traveling on a 20-mile journey.

CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT Take a scenic drive through the Coconino National Forest and the Painted Desert to Winslow. Visit Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, the world’s best-preserved meteorite impact site. Then explore La Posada Gardens, Gallery, and Museum with lunch. Take a 4-wheel-drive tour with a Local Navajo Guide. Explore the canyon floor to visit sacred archaeological sites not open to the general public. Visit Petrified Forest National Park to see giant ancient trees turned to rock.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Grand Canyon National Park and consider an optional helicopter flightseeing tour. Continue across the Mohave Desert to visit the Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum.

LAS VEGAS Enjoy a farewell dinner and free time in Vegas.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Canyon Country Adventure

TOUR AV 8 Days from Phoenix to Las Vegas

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

PHOENIX Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. Travel north through colorful cactus-studded scenery for an orientation tour of Sedona, “Arizona’s Scenic Sensation.” Join an optional jeep tour through magnificent red rock canyons.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Marvel at the spectacular beauty of this extraordinary wonder, which draws more than 5 million worldwide visitors a year. Take in a spectacular sunrise or sunset that paint the canyons in glorious desert hues. Explore the Grand Canyon and learn about its geology and how the canyon was carved.

MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK Embark on a 4-wheeldrive backcountry tour with a knowledgeable Navajo guide. Enjoy a traditional Navajo Fry Bread tasting.

LAKE POWELL Explore Antelope Slot Canyon with a local Navajo guide. Learn the history of this amazing canyon and be sure to take advantage of the incredible photo opportunities.

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Spend time in the park capturing the magnificent contrasts of bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called “hoodoos,” where centuries of erosion have carved colorful sandstone into thousands of spires, arches, and mazes.

ZION NATIONAL PARK Visit Zion National Park, a spectacle of massive stone formations whose colors change with the light of the day and the season.

LAS VEGAS Enjoy an orientation tour of Las Vegas and a farewell dinner.

Enchanted New Mexico

TOUR AU 6 Days from Albuquerque to Albuquerque

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ALBUQUERQUE Meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Tour Albuquerque’s Old Town before visiting the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and enjoy lunch at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen for an unforgettable Indigenous dining experience. Travel through the New Mexico high desert to Jemez Pueblo, one of the remaining 19 pueblos of New Mexico. On an interpretive tour, learn of the Towa culture and ancestral traditions. Meet with a local artist for a demonstration.

TAOS Visit the revered art colony and home to hundreds of years of a rich and diverse cultural community—from Spanish explorers to Native Americans to American immigrants. Visit the Taos Art Museum in the historic home of Russian artist Nicolai Fechin. Visit the San Francisco de Asís Church.

SANTA FE Visit the Museum of International Folk Art and discover a vast collection of traditional textiles, ceramics, paintings and other unique treasures that showcase the rich cultural heritage of different regions and communities. Visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum for a guided tour to view the beloved artist’s spectacular works of art. Travel to Bandelier National Monument to witness an ancient way of life with 10,000 years of cultural history. Enjoy free time in Santa Fe and join a farewell dinner while learning how to cook with southwestern flair at Santa Fe School of Cooking.

Enchanting Canyonlands

TOUR AM 11 Days from Las Vegas to Las Vegas

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LAS VEGAS Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. Cross the old Mojave gold-strike country and travel on a stretch of the legendary Route 66 to Grand Canyon National Park.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Stay overnight inside the park and explore the beauty of Grand Canyon.

LAKE POWELL Join a local Navajo guide to explore the spectacular shapes, light, and geological wonders of Antelope Slot Canyon.

MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK Explore one of the most dramatic and photographed points on earth. Travel with a local Navajo Guide into the red rock backcountry for a private Navajo backcountry cookout. Join your guide again in the cool hours of morning for a 4-wheel-drive backcountry tour.

MOAB Enjoy a Western BBQ overlooking the Colorado River. Visit Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the famous Delicate Arch. Onward to magnificent Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park.

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Drive along Utah’s Journey Through Time Scenic Byway and through Capitol Reef National Park. Continue through the land of natural bridges, narrow canyons, and expansive views to Bryce Canyon National Park.

ZION NATIONAL PARK Descend into a stunningly deep canyon for Zion National Park. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch on the front lawn of Zion Lodge with free time to explore.

LAS VEGAS Enjoy a farewell dinner.

America’s Canyonlands Escape

TOUR

Departures February to November

October

Departures Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Santa Fe

Exploring America’s Great Parks

TOUR AR 15 Days from Las Vegas to Las Vegas

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LAS VEGAS Welcome drink.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park.

MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK Embark on a 4-wheeldrive backcountry adventure and stay overnight at historic Goulding’s Lodge and be treated to a private Navajo backcountry cookout.

MOAB & GRAND JUNCTION Visit Arches National Park and the Colorado National Monument.

CUSTER STATE PARK Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial. Experience an exciting Buffalo Safari with a Local Expert. Enjoy a backcountry chuckwagon cookout, complete with Western entertainment. Explore the Wild West town of Deadwood.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a guided tour of Yellowstone National Park including all the must see sites.

JACKSON Journey south and visit Grand Teton National Park en route to Jackson at the base of the Grand Tetons.

SALT LAKE CITY Enjoy an orientation tour of the city.

BRYCE CANYON & ZION NATIONAL PARKS Explore Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park.

LAS VEGAS Farewell Dinner

Grand Western Canada Vacation

TOUR CP 13 Days from Vancouver to Vancouver

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

VANCOUVER Meet your travel companions for a welcome drink.

KELOWNA Spend time in the Okanagan Valley and lakefront Kelowna.

BANFF NATIONAL PARK Take a scenic ride on the Banff Gondola for views of six mountain ranges and the valley below. Visit Bow Falls and Lake Louise. Continue to the Columbia Icefield for a ride on the Ice Explorer.

JASPER NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a fireside chat with indigenous music and stories by the Warrior Women. Take an orientation tour of Jasper and an excursion to glacial Maligne Lake with a cruise to Spirit Island. Stop to view Maligne Canyon and drive on Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson.

WHISTLER Enjoy breakfast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Board the BC Ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island.

VICTORIA Take a city orientation tour and visit Butchart Gardens, including dinner in the former greenhouse. Take a ferry crossing on the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver.

VANCOUVER Guided sightseeing tour and farewell dinner.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Alaska Cruise

Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies

TOUR CD 7 Days from Calgary to Calgary

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

CALGARY Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. Take an orientation drive through Calgary before heading to Lake Louise.

LAKE LOUISE Take a leisurely guided heritage walk along the legendary lakeshore. Enjoy free time to relax at the exclusive Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a scenic drive on Icefields Parkway to see spectacular vistas, including the picturesque Peyto Lake.

JASPER NATIONAL PARK Explore Jasper National Park, a Dark Sky Preserve and the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island to discover the wild beauty of an alpine wonderland.

COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Depart Jasper with a scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Columbia Icefield. Explore how glaciers shape the landscape on an epic ride aboard the mighty Columbia Ice Explorer allterrain vehicle with a Guide.

BANFF NATIONAL PARK Discover breathtaking beauty beyond imagination. Drive through Banff’s Mountain cathedrals that tower above Natural Bridge, Kicking Horse River, and Emerald Lake. Explore Banff National Park with a scenic drive around Tunnel Mountain and witness the wonder of Bow River Falls with views of the peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Consider an optional helicopter flightseeing trip with dramatic aerial views of the Canadian Rockies and Banff or stroll the town’s colorful streets. Meet an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to hear tales in true Mounties’ tradition. Enjoy a farewell dinner in Banff. Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with the Calgary Stampede with the Rocky Mountaineer

Majestic Rockies

TOUR CV 11 Days from Vancouver to Calgary

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

VANCOUVER A guided tour of Vancouver includes the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Catch the BC Ferry to Vancouver Island and Victoria.

VICTORIA City orientation tour including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Visit world-famous Butchart Gardens, followed by a special dinner in the former historic greenhouse. Board a BC Ferry crossing on the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands. Stop at Shannon Falls en route to Whistler,

WHISTLER Enjoy a visit and breakfast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Travel north through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region en route to Sun Peaks.

JASPER Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon for lunch before stunning Maligne Lake for a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier. Climb Bow Pass to see alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glaciers. Stop at Lake Louise, where turquoise waters mirror a reflection of Mount Victoria.

BANFF Take a scenic ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain where you will enjoy breakfast and scenic views of the valley below. Also visit Bow Falls and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with the Calgary Stampede with the Rocky Mountaineer

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Spirit of the Rockies

TOUR CR 12 Days from Vancouver to Vancouver

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

VANCOUVER Tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. Board the Rocky Mountaineer train to follow the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson River to historic Kamloops. This tour features the iconic Fairmont properties found throughout Western Canada.

KAMLOOPS Back aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, journey from Kamloops eastward to Shuswap Lake. Follow Kicking Horse River and pass over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park.

BANFF NATIONAL PARK See Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, and Surprise Corner. See stunning Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks en route to Lake Louise.

COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Ride the Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier with an expert guide.

LAKE LOUISE Take a guided walk along the lake.

JASPER NATIONAL PARK Take a scenic drive on the Yellowhead Highway.

SUN PEAKS Travel past some of the most beautiful and rugged lakes and mountains in British Columbia.

WHISTLER Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for a private presentation and breakfast. Board the BC Ferry for a cruise to Victoria on Vancouver Island.

VICTORIA Take a city highlights tour. Visit beautiful Butchart Gardens and enjoy a farewell dinner at the gardens. Take the scenic BC Ferry crossing to Vancouver.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Alaska Cruise

Canada Believe Your Eyes: Western Canada By Design

TOUR F8I 7 Days from Vancouver to Vancouver

DESIGN YOUR DAYS WITH CHOICE TOURING

VANCOUVER Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. Sightseeing tour of Vancouver including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions:

Walk along the Capilano Suspension Bridge and admire the beauty of the surrounding rainforest.

OR Take a guided culinary walk through Granville Island Public Market sampling specialties along the way.

OR Cruise Vancouver’s picturesque harbor and admire the breathtaking views of the city.

KELOWNA Take a scenic drive over the Cascade Mountains through the Fraser Valley to the picturesque Okanagan Valley and enjoy dinner at a local vineyard.

KAMLOOPS Take a guided orientation tour. Riverside BBQ with s’mores this evening. Scenic drive along Kamloops Lake through the Cariboo Gold Rush region en route to Whistler.

WHISTLER Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Center for a guided tour with a Cultural Ambassador. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions:

Walk high amid the treetops through a true coastal temperate rainforest on a TreeTrek Canopy Walk.

OR Take a scenic ride on Whistler’s Peak-to-Peak Gondola.

OR See the sights on the Great Whistler Walking Tour with a Local Guide, including the Olympic Plaza.

Glacier National Park & the Canadian Rockies

TOUR CS 9 Days from Calgary to Calgary

Departures

June to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

CALGARY Enjoy an orientation tour of the city’s highlights. Travel south along Macleod Trail. Tour Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK Stay in Waterton National Park and enjoy an orientation tour.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Enter Montana through Waterton- Glacier International Peace Park and see the snow-capped peaks of Glacier National Park. Take a scenic ride on the Red Jammer Bus on Going-tothe-Sun Road.

BANFF NATIONAL PARK Sightseeing includes a stop at beautiful Bow Falls.

LAKE LOUISE Visit famous Lake Louise. Climb to Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses.

JASPER Journey to Maligne Lake for a narrated cruise of the glacial lake and Spirit Island. Afterward, enjoy a lakeside dinner. Visit Athabasca Falls and then retrace the route south along Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a memorable ride aboard an Ice Explorer.

CALGARY Your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Over dessert, be entertained by a local cowboy poet who will bring the region’s Western heritage to life through stories and songs.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with the Calgary Stampede

Great Canadian Rail Journey

TOUR CZ 14 Days from Toronto to Vancouver

Departures

May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

TORONTO Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. Orientation drive and dine atop the 1,815-foot-tall CN Tower.

NIAGARA FALLS Take a sightseeing cruise to view the thundering falls from river level.

VIA RAIL Depart on your three day train journey on the Canadian, VIA Rail’s premier transcontinental train. Continue by rail through Ontario and Manitoba through the picturesque prairies and winding rivers to Saskatchewan.

JASPER NATIONAL PARK Take an orientation drive through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to Maligne Lake for lunch and a scenic cruise to Spirit Island.

COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Take an Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier with a Guide. Stop at Lake Louise en route to Banff.

BANFF NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing includes Bow River and Falls. Travel through the beauty of Yoho National Park. On to Canada’s Glacier National Park, where you’ll ascend 4,379-foot Rogers Pass.

KAMLOOPS Enjoy a riverside BBQ with S’mores. Continue west and catch a BC Ferry to Vancouver Island.

VICTORIA An orientation tour of Victoria includes the gardens of Beacon Hill Park, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Visit Butchart Gardens, followed by a special farewell dinner in the original, now restored, greenhouse. Take the BC Ferry through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver.

VANCOUVER A city tour includes the Waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its towering evergreen forests and totem poles.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Alaska Cruise

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

America’s Musical Heritage

TOUR AS 10 Days from Nashville to New Orleans

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

NASHVILLE Meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Visit RCA Studio B and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Nashville. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame to see its collection of costumes, memorabilia and more. Settle into your reserved seats for a show at the Grand Ole Opry.

MEMPHIS Visit Sun Studio, where rock ‘n’ roll was first recorded. Visit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Take a guided sightseeing tour of Memphis and travel to Elvis Presley’s Graceland for a tour of the King of Rock-n-Roll’s estate.

CLARKSDALE Follow the Mississippi River into the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Visit the Delta Blues Museum. Enjoy a photo stop at “The Crossroads,” where legend holds how Mississippi blues guitarist Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil to become a driving force of the Delta Blues. Enjoy lunch with a local musician at Ground Zero Blues Club.

INDIANOLA Visit the B.B. King Museum.

NATCHEZ Dinner at Magnolia Hall Mansion. Guided tour of the Delta Music Museum to hear stories about Jerry Lee Lewis, Mickey Gilley, Conway Twitty, and other famous musicians. Visit Frogmore Cotton Plantation.

LAFAYETTE Partake in an experience at Martin Accordions and learn the history of accordion making. Cruise through the bayous and wetlands of the country’s largest river swamp of the Atchafalaya Basin. Visit Houmas House Plantation and Gardens.

NEW ORLEANS Take a guided sightseeing tour of the French Quarter. Stop at an above-ground cemetery and drive along tree-lined St. Charles Avenue to see the stately homes bordering the historic Garden District. Celebrate your musical journey with a festive farewell dinner.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer.

with Extended Stay in New Orleans

Southern Charms

TOUR NG 8 Days from Atlanta to Atlanta

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ATLANTA Meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Sightseeing includes Centennial Olympic Park, the historic Fox Theatre, and the Buckhead neighborhood, often referred to as the “Beverly Hills of the South.” Also visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, where you’ll learn more about the man and his legacy. Indulge in a dinner of southern specialties at a popular local restaurant. Head east across Georgia and South Carolina. Stop in Columbia, the state capital of South Carolina, rich with history and warm southern hospitality.

CHARLESTON Orientation tour of Charleston before a visit to Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens. Enjoy free time to browse the wares of more than 50 artisans at the historic City Market. Ask your Tour Director about the many ways to explore this quintessential Southern city—from cruising on the harbor to the best southern dishes to a ghost tour or stroll along Rainbow Row.

BEAUFORT Tour the town by horse-drawn carriage through the narrow, oak lined streets and learn the rich history of the area.

SAVANNAH See Savannah in style on a trolley tour with a Local Guide who shares scintillating stories of the city’s legendary characters and colorful past. See the southern live oaks draped in Spanish moss where authors have written mysteries and memoirs in Southern flare. Visit the American Prohibition Museum and enjoy a classic cocktail in the speakeasy!

JEKYLL ISLAND & ST. SIMONS ISLAND Visit Jekyll Island for a guided trolley tour of the Club Historic District—showcasing 19th-century wintercottages enjoyed by such families as the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and Pulitzers. Enjoy a farewell lunch at the historic Jekyll Island Club. Then, visit nearby St. Simons Island, home to unspoiled beaches, salt marshes, and unhurried Southern charm.

Music Cities: Nashville & Memphis

TOUR NF 7 Days from Nashville to Memphis

Departures April to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

NASHVILLE Sightseeing tour of “Music City,” including Centennial Park with its Athens’ Parthenon, the recording studios of Music Row, and famous Honky Tonk Row. Visit RCA Studio B, known as one of the birthplaces of the Nashville sound and the region’s oldest recording studio. Hear the stories of music titans who recorded here, such as Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and the Everly Brothers—to name a few. Visit the Grand Ole Opry with reserved seats for an unforgettable show. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame. Enjoy a private guided tour of one of America’s most treasured music landmarks, the Ryman Auditorium.

MEMPHIS Visit the National Civil Rights Museum, built around the former Lorraine Motel, the site of Martin Luther King’s assassination in 1968, and explore the history of the Civil Rights Movement. See the landmarks of Memphis on a city tour with a Local Guide, complete with songs from Memphis’ rich musical heritage. Explore Sun Studios—considered the most famous recording studio in the world and where rock ‘n’ roll was first recorded. Round out the afternoon with a visit the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. A full day is devoted to Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Tour the King of Rock-n-Roll’s mansion and see his original business office and grand collection of gold records and awards. Also see the singer’s prized jet, the “Lisa Marie”—named for Elvis’ daughter. Consider spending a free evening with a visit to a Blues club on legendary Beale Street. Celebrate your time in Nashville and Memphis with a festive farewell dinner at one of Memphis’ most famous barbecue restaurants, Rendezvous.

The Rhythm of Reflection: The Southern U.S. By Design

TOUR F8H 8 Days from New Orleans to Nashville

Departures April to October

DESIGN YOUR DAYS WITH CHOICE TOURING

NEW ORLEANS Guided sightseeing. Select from three included

YourChoice Excursions:

Explore the National World War II Museum in downtown New Orleans.

OR Float through the swamps and bayous of Louisiana with a seasoned Airboat pilot to spot alligators, raccoons, snakes, turtles and native birds.

OR Take a cruise aboard the last authentic Steamboat sailing the Mighty Mississippi River on The Steamboat Natchez.

BILOXI Sightseeing includes a guided tour of President Jefferson Davis’ home and library.

MONROEVILLE Sightseeing in the hometown of authors Truman Capote and Harper Lee features the Old Courthouse Museum.

MONTGOMERY Sightseeing features the Civil Rights Memorial, and the Rosa Parks Museum, and more. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions:

Visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum.

OR Take a guided walking tour of the historic homes in Old Alabama Town.

OR Visit the Hank Williams Museum featuring the singer’s memorabilia.

SELMA Travel the National Historic Trail and cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

FLORENCE (MUSCLE SHOALS) Guided sightseeing features the original Muscle Shoals Sound Studios building and Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions: Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House.

OR Enjoy a guided tour of Ivy Green, birthplace of Helen Keller.

OR Take a guided tour of the Florence Alabama Music Enterprise (FAME) recording studio.

NASHVILLE Enjoy a sightseeing tour.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. plus Nashville

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes

TOUR NM 8 Days from Detroit to Chicago

Departures

June to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

DETROIT Meet your fellow travel companions for a welcome drink.

DEARBORN Visit the Henry Ford Museum, the ultimate place to experience America’s past and present. See the world’s premier automotive exhibition, the JFK Presidential Limousine, an original camp bed used by George Washington, and the Rosa Parks Bus.

FRANKENMUTH Enjoy an authentic Bavarian dinner to experience fine German cuisine and a wine tasting. Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, a one-stop shop for everything Christmas. Take a ferry to beautiful Mackinac Island.

MACKINAC ISLAND Enjoy free time to rent a bicycle to explore on your own, visit Fort Mackinac, or sample some of the island’s famous fudge. Travel by horse and carriage for lunch at the elegant Grand Hotel. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour of this celebrated island.

MACKINAW CITY Visit Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse State Park. Stop at the historic Legs Inn and hear the fascinating history of the inn while sampling Polish and other Old-World specialties.

CHARLEVOIX Sightseeing tour with a Local Guide introduces you to the city’s Victorian summer resorts and renowned “Mushroom Houses.”

PETOSKEY Stay in a historic hotel above the shores of Lake Michigan.

GRAND RAPIDS Visit the Gerald Ford Presidential Library and Museum.

CHICAGO Sightseeing tour of the “Windy City.” Enjoy a farewell dinner.

Classic Fall Foliage

TOUR AB 9 Days from Boston to Boston

Departures

September to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

PORTLAND Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland’s famous Old Port Exchange, lined with its many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries.

BAR HARBOR Visit Maine’s oldest summer resort. Join us for dinner with a traditional lobster bake. Visit stunning Acadia National Park. During your visit, take the scenic park road for spectacular panoramas from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the first place in the continental U.S. to see the sunrise each day.

NORTH CONWAY Enjoy the Raven Interpretive Program with a Local Naturalist. Visit an iconic covered bridge and take photos of the classic New England fall colors. Enjoy a beautiful drive through Franconia Notch and along the Kancamagus Highway.

WOODSTOCK Cross into Vermont and visit Woodstock, its village green reminiscent of 19th-century England. Visit Billings Farm & Museum to experience life on a working dairy farm and enjoy a locally made treat.

STOCKBRIDGE Journey south to Stockbridge in the Berkshire Mountains for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Studio and Museum, housing a large collection of works by one of America’s most iconic artists.

STURBRIDGE Enjoy a Colonial-style dinner at the historic Publick House.

MYSTIC Visit Mystic Seaport and the Museum of America and the Sea.

NEWPORT Enjoy an orientation tour and see the first state house, the nation’s oldest synagogue, and St. Mary’s Church. Afterward, visit the Vanderbilt home at The Breakers.

BOSTON Take a guided walking tour of the city’s landmarks to walk in the iconic footsteps of American forefathers along the Boston Common, the Old State House, Old North Church (where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride), Freedom Trail, and Faneuil Hall—with the opportunity to browse in Quincy Market.

New England & the Hudson Valley

TOUR AE 10 Days from Boston to New York

Departures

September to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

BOSTON Take a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide featuring the city’s most prominent landmarks of the Freedom Trail. Visit Lexington, the “birthplace of America” with lunch.

SALEM Take a tour with a Local Guide to hear about the fates of the 1692 witch trials.

PORTLAND An orientation tour is followed by a presentation on the life of Cape Neddick’s Nubble Lighthouse “keeper.” Visit the Casco Bay village of Freeport, home to the L.L. Bean company.

MONTPELIER Travel to Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, for an orientation tour. Visit a historic maple syrup farm, where you’ll learn the art of making maple syrup and indulge in a local treat.

SHELBURNE Visit the Shelburne Heritage Park and continue to the shores of Lake Champlain. Board a scenic ferry crossing into New York.

LAKE PLACID Visit the site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

STOCKBRIDGE Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum.

WEST POINT Continue south to West Point Military Academy for an exclusive tour with a Local Guide.

TARRYTOWN Tour the historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with a Local Guide to unlock some of the secrets behind this famous resting place.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with New York City

America’s Historic East

TOUR AH 9 Days from Washington DC to Philadelphia

Departures May to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

WASHINGTON DC Sightseeing tour including the Lincoln Memorial, and the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorials. Also, visit Mount Vernon.

FREDERICKSBURG Travel south to Fredericksburg, known for its role in both the American Revolution and the Civil War. Visit Waterman’s Museum, whose mission is to demonstrate the role of Chesapeake Bay watermen.

WILLIAMSBURG Enjoy an exclusive performance by historian Sylvia Tabb-Lee. Visit Jamestown Settlement and Colonial Williamsburg for a guided tour to learn about the first permanent English settlement in the New World.

RICHMOND See Virginia’s capital and former capital of the Confederacy and visit St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry proclaimed, “Give me liberty or give me death!”

MONTICELLO Visit Thomas Jefferson’s estate.

STAUNTON Visit the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and birthplace of the 28th president.

SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK Stay overnight in the Park.

HARPERS FERRY Follow the route as Lee’s army during its invasion of Pennsylvania. Visit Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, where John Brown and his “army of liberation” staged their fateful raid on a U.S. Arsenal.

GETTYSBURG Visit Gettysburg National Military Park. Enjoy a presentation by one of America’s heroes of the 19th century with a performance by Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia. Enjoy dinner at historic Dobbin House Tavern. Travel through Lancaster County past Amish farmland to Valley Forge National Historic Park.

PHILADELPHIA Sightseeing features the famed historic treasures in the “City of Brotherly Love,” including the Liberty Bell. Farewell dinner on the historic Moshulu ship.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Extended Stay in Washington DC

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Cape Cod & the Islands

TOUR AO 8 Days from Boston to Boston

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

BOSTON Mingle with your travel companions for a welcome drink. Take a walking tour with a Local Guide featuring the city’s most prominent landmarks. Consider a stroll along the historic waterfront, or dine at one of the many restaurants around town.

PLYMOUTH Head south to Plymouth, where the Pilgrims landed over 400 years ago. See legendary Plymouth Rock and explore Plimoth Patuxet Museums and learn about the daily life for the Pilgrims. Visit the Mayflower II, built by hand in the style of traditional methods and tools derived from 17th-century shipwrecks.

HYANNIS During your time in Hyannis enjoy a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard for a tour with a Local Guide. Take the ferry to Nantucket with free time for lunch and a stroll around Straight Wharf before a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide spotlighting the strong Quaker influence during the early days of settlement. Enjoy a day in the artist colony, Provincetown. Back in Hyannis see the John F. Kennedy Memorial and St. Francis Xavier Church and enjoy a regional seafood dinner

NEWPORT Visit the elegant yachting mecca on Narragansett Bay in the “Ocean State” of Rhode Island. On a sightseeing tour of Newport, see the first state house, the nation’s oldest synagogue, and more. Afterward, explore the extravagant lifestyle of the Gilded Age with a visit to The Breakers. Later, join your Tour Director and travel companions for a special farewell lunch.

Maritimes Adventure

TOUR CT 13 Days from Boston to Boston

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

BOSTON Meet your travel companions for a welcome drink.

PORTLAND Head north through New Hampshire into Maine for Portland. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Portland’s famous Old Port Exchange, lined with many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries.

BAR HARBOR Enjoy dinner at a traditional lobster bake. Visit Acadia National Park.

FREDERICTON Explore this culturally rich community.

DIGBY Take part in a demonstration by a local fisherman to hear about the famous the Digby scallop.

HALIFAX Travel to Peggy’s Cove for a Nova Scotian breakfast. Return to Halifax for a guided sightseeing tour. Tour the Mi’kmaw First Nation’s Cultural & Heritage Centre.

CAPE BRETON Drive along the Cabot Trail to see Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

BADDECK Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum.

CHARLOTTETOWN A guided afternoon tour of the island includes Prince Edward Island National Park. Visit Green Gables Heritage Place.

FUNDY NATIONAL PARK Guided tour of Hopewell Rocks and explore the National Park.

ST. ANDREWS BY THE SEA Take an orientation tour of St. Andrews and enjoy a farewell dinner.

ROCKLAND Spend time in this pirturesque coastal town.

Passage through New England & Eastern Canada

Departures April to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

BOSTON Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. An orientation tour of Boston features Boston Common, the State House, and Faneuil Hall.

WHITE MOUNTAINS Stay in scenic White Mountains and visit Franconia Notch State Park and enjoy a Raven Interpretive Wildlife Program presentation by a Local Naturalist.

MONTPELIER Visit the Capitol of Vermont and tour a historic maple syrup farm with a local treat.

VERGENNES Visit nearby Shelburne Heritage Park for a taste of authentic Adirondack culture.

MONTREAL Guided sightseeing includes the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice and a drive to the top of Mount Royal. Embark on your 7-night cruise.

QUEBEC CITY Free time to enjoy Quebec City.

GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE Spend a day of leisure at sea.

CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Enjoy free time to explore Charlottetown.

SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA Enjoy free time to explore Cape Breton Island.

HALIFAX Free time to explore Halifax.

BAR HARBOR Arrive in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine’s oldest summer resort, and stroll around the charming waterfront with its many shops, galleries, and boutiques.

Eastern US & Canada Discovery

Departures May to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

NEW YORK CITY Orientation tour of New York City.

PHILADELPHIA Orientation tour.

WASHINGTON DC Sightseeing with a Local Guide the legendary landmarks.

LANCASTER Learn about the Amish and Mennonite communities here.

NIAGARA FALLS Board a Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise for a thrilling boat ride to view the falls from river level. Drive around the “Golden Horseshoe” of Lake Ontario and through vineyards and rich farmlands to Toronto.

TORONTO Take a sightseeing tour of Toronto with a Local Guide. View Toronto’s two city halls, the Ontario legislature buildings, the university, and local neighborhoods, including Chinatown.

OTTAWA Tour the city with a Local Guide to see Ottawa in depth.

MONTREAL Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide.

QUEBEC CITY Join your Local Guide for an included tour of Québec City, including the Place d’Armes, ancient Place Royale and more. See Montmorency Falls and drive to Ile d’Orléans for dinner in a restored 17th-century flour mill.

BOSTON A sightseeing tour features the city’s prominent landmarks of the Freedom Trail. See Boston Common, the Old State House, the Old North Church, and Faneuil Hall. Enjoy a Boston favorite, authentic handmade Italian cannoli.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with New York City

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Historic Cities of Eastern Canada

TOUR CC 9 Days from Toronto to Montreal

Departures May to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

TORONTO Meet your travel companions for a welcome drink. Take an included sightseeing tour featuring the Legislature Building; the cultural neighborhoods; the University of Toronto; and Eaton Centre—including lunch atop the CN Tower affording incredible views of the city and harbor. Leave bustling Toronto and travel along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls.

NIAGARA FALLS Board a cruise for a thrilling ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake with time to browse the shops of Main Street. Enjoy dinner tonight with a spectacular view of the falls and a taste of the region’s ice wine.

THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a scenic boat cruise.

OTTAWA Guided sightseeing through the landmarks of the Canadian capital city of Ottawa. Drive north to Cap-de-la-Madeleine to visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. Stroll through the grounds of the sanctuary and see the Madonna in the old chapel. Enjoy a regional specialty of Canadian beavertail pastry.

QUEBEC CITY Visit a Sugar Shack for a guided tour to learn the art of making maple syrup and to enjoy a traditional sugar shack breakfast. Tour Canada’s only walled city with a Local Guide to see the Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale.

MONTREAL Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. Enjoy a farewell dinner in the heart of Old Montréal.

The Sky’s the Limit: Eastern Canada By Design

TOUR F8J 8 Days from Toronto to Montreal

Departures May to September

DESIGN YOUR DAYS WITH CHOICE TOURING

TORONTO City sightseeing includes two city halls, the Ontario legislature buildings, the university, and Chinatown, followed by free time at the historic St. Lawrence Market. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions:

Explore the Royal Ontario Museum, one of North America’s largest, most diverse collections of natural and cultural treasures

OR Ascend 1,136 feet up to the top of the CN Tower for a 360-degree view of Toronto, Lake Ontario, and Niagara Falls and lunch in its revolving restaurant in the sky.

OR Board a Toronto Harbor Cruise for stunning views of the city skyline and fascinating stories of the harbor’s history.

KINGSTON Scenic cruise of the 1,000 Islands region which spans miles from Kingston to the St. Lawrence River.

OTTAWA Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide.

MONT-TREMBLANT Take a guided sightseeing tour. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions:

Renew the spirit at the Scandinavian hydrotherapy baths of MontTremblant.

OR Join a Local Expert on a nature hike in Domaine Saint-Bernard.

OR Take a guided tour of Mont-Tremblant National Park.

MONTRÉAL Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Select from three included YourChoice Excursions:

Cruise on St. Lawrence River for stunning city views, fascinating history, and natural wonders of the Montreal Islands.

OR Sample the rich flavors and culinary delights of Old Montreal on a Foodie Walking Tour with an expert guide.

OR See Montreal from above on Le Grande Roue de Montréal, the 60-meter-high Ferris wheel with views of the city’s skyline, the St. Lawrence River, and the surrounding mountains.

Québec in Depth with the Gaspe Peninsula

TOUR CQ 11 Days from Montreal to Montreal

Departures

June to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

MONTRÉAL Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city.

RIMOUSKI Follow the historic Navigator’s Route along the St. Lawrence River into the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Explore the Gaspé Peninsula with a drive along the St. Lawrence River to Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site.

CARLETON-SUR MER Travel through the Matapédia Valley for a guided visit to Miguasha National Park. Visit Ferme Bourdages Tradition Farm for a strawberry wine and liqueur tasting.

PERCE Visit the Banc-de-Péche-de-Paspébiac National Historic Site. Take a cruise around the Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island to spot seabirds and marine life.

MATANE Drive to Forillon National Park and the peninsula road to old Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse. Enjoy lunch in the charming Grand Vallée area. Visit the famous Les Jardins De Métis, better known as the Reford Gardens.

QUÉBEC CITY Follow the St. Lawrence River to Saguenay Fjord for a whale-watching cruise in Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Stop in the Charlévoix region. Visit a family-owned fromagerie (cheese factory) for a tasting. Tour Québec City with a Local Guide. Enjoy dinner in a 17thcentury mill on the Ile D’Orléans.

Wonders of the Maritimes & Scenic Cape Breton

TOUR CH 9 Days from Halifax to Halifax

Departures

June to September

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

HALIFAX Visit Peggy’s Cove and enjoy a traditional Nova Scotian breakfast. Venture to Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a walking tour with a Local Guide. Take an orientation tour of Halifax, including the public gardens and harbor area. Before arriving in New Brunswick, stop at Sugar Moon Farm to enjoy a Maritime sugar camp lunch, along with a guided tour and traditional sugar camp treat.

MONCTON Travel to Hopewell Rocks to explore the sculpted landscape on the sea. Drive across 8-mile-long Confederation Bridge.

CHARLOTTETOWN Cross onto Prince Edward Island, stopping for a local treat at Cow’s Ice Cream Factory before continuing to Charlottetown for a traditional lobster supper. A tour of the island includes a drive to the fishing port of North Rustico Harbour to see the sand dunes and lovely beaches of Prince Edward Island National Park and Green Gables Heritage Place with a Local Guide. Enjoy lunch at Prince Edward Island Preserve Company and be treated to a traditional Ceilidh (folk music party). Board a ferry across the Northumberland Strait, known as the “Birthplace of New Scotland.”

BADDECK Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site to learn about the famous inventor of the telephone. Travel along the Cabot Trail and continue along the coastal vistas of the rocky shoreline and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Enter Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a landscape that strikingly resembles Scottish coastal regions.

HALIFAX Visit the Citadel Hill National Historic Site and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with the Ocean Train to Montreal

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

Newfoundland & Labrador

TOUR CF 12 Days from Corner Brook to St. John’s

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

CORNER BROOK Enjoy an orientation tour of Corner Brook. Travel along Humber Arm to the Bay of Islands on the way to Frenchman’s Cove. Enjoy a stop at Lark Harbour.

ST. BARBE Head north to Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the lighthouse at the Lobster Cove Head, then marvel at glacier-carved gorges en route to Port Au Choix National Historic Site. Board your ferry to cross the Strait of Belle Isle. Onward to Red Bay National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized as the first industrial complex of the New World.

L’ANSE AU CLAIR Take a ferry back to St. Barbe. Visit L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site for a look at the history of Viking settlers here.

ST. ANTHONY Travel along the Viking Trail, with a stop at Arches Provincial Park Then, embark on a boat ride for a scenic cruise on Bonne Bay.

GANDER Visit the North Atlantic Aviation Museum to learn the history of North Atlantic aviation from the 1930s to its role in the days following the 9/11 tragedy. Join the Beyond Words Tour to learn of the humanitarian role that the town played days after the tragic event. Drive along the Road to the Isles. Visit Granville Centre and Terra Nova National Park.

CLARENVILLE Visit Ryan Premises National Historic Site, commemorating the fishing industry from the early 1500s to today. Continue to historic Trinity, one of the oldest communities in North America. Enjoy a regional lunch at a local restaurant followed by a walking tour with a Local Guide.

ST. JOHN’S Travel to Witless Bay for a narrated cruise around the three islands in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Visit Cape Spear National Historic Site. Visit Signal Hill National Historic Site, Cabot Tower, and more. Enjoy a farewell dinner with traditional Screech-In ceremony.

Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with the Iceberg Festival

Best of the Hawaiian Islands

TOUR EW 10 Days from Honolulu to Maui

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

HONOLULU Tour Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial and Museum, and cruise to the USS Arizona Memorial, honoring the 1,177 crewmen who were killed here on December 7, 1941. Visit the Punchbowl National Cemetery, Chinatown, the Hawaii State Capitol, ‘Iolani Palace, and Kamehameha the Great statue. Enjoy a welcome breakfast and dinner with your Tour Director and travel companions.

KONA Enjoy an excursion to Kona Coffee Living History Farm and an authentic Hawaiian Luau. Drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to see Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic landscape of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests. Enjoy lunch followed by a stop at Punalu’u Bake Shop to sample the famous Hawaiian sweetbread. Find adventure on an optional snorkel trip.

MAUI Drive to the lush `Iao Valley to see the `Iao Needle, a spectacular volcanic spire. Visit the Maui Ocean Center, recognized as one of the top aquariums in the world. Plunge into the Pacific and connect with astonishing marine animals at this multi-sensory aquarium, which has been inspiring ocean enthusiasts for the past 25 years.

Grand Hawaii Vacation

TOUR EK 13 Days from Honolulu to Maui

Departures January to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

HONOLULU Tour Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial and Museum, and cruise to the USS Arizona Memorial, honoring the 1,177 crewmen who were killed here on December 7, 1941. Visit the Punchbowl National Cemetery, Chinatown, the Hawaii State Capitol, ‘Iolani Palace, and Kamehameha the Great statue.

HILO Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, see Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests. Visit Punalu’u Bake Shop to sample the famous Hawaiian sweetbread.

KONA Enjoy an excursion to Kona Coffee Living History Farm and an authentic Hawaiian Luau. Explore Kona with an optional cruise and snorkel adventure featuring some of the Big Island’s most scenic sights.

KAUAI Enjoy the lush landscapes featuring orchids, hibiscus, and plumeria that are often used as a setting for Hollywood films depicting tropical paradise. Savor a special lunch at Kilohana Plantation with narrated train ride. See Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” and Hanapepe Valley. Visit the Kauai Coffee Plantation for a taste of local Hawaii coffee.

MAUI Drive to the lush `Iao Valley to see the `Iao Needle, a spectacular volcanic spire. Visit the Maui Ocean Center, recognized as one of the top aquariums in the world. Plunge into the Pacific and connect with astonishing marine animals at this multi-sensory aquarium, which has been inspiring ocean enthusiasts for the past 25 years.

Mexico’s Magical Colonial Cities

TOUR YG 9 Days from Mexico City to Guadalajara

Departures March to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

MEXICO CITY Welcome drink. Visit the Palace of Fine Arts and take a guided sightseeing tour featuring Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, the historic center featuring the Zócalo, the National Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Templo Mayor (the great temple). Attend a Folklorico Ballet Show at the Palace of Fine Arts.

CHOLULA Take a guided sightseeing tour featuring the 16th-century Church of the Lady of Remedies, built atop the massive Tlachihualtepetl pyramid.

PUEBLA Taste traditional Mexican Poblano mole—a mixture of chocolate and peppers. Visit the historic center with colorfully tiled “Talavera” facades the Cathedral, and the Parián Handicraft Market.

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE Enjoy a walking tour of the historic main square featuring the 17th-century Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel Church. Artist interaction at the Fabrica La Aurora, a former textile factory and home to art galleries and studios.

DOLORES HIDALGO Visit Dolores Hidalgo to learn about the priest and founder of Mexico—Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla—a leader in Mexico’s War for Independence.

GUANAJUATO Walking tour of the historic city center and see the city’s underground streets and panoramic views from atop El Pipila.

TLAQUEPAQUE Visit Paco Padilla’s Taller de Cerámica (ceramic workshop) and meet the award-winning artist for a hands-on ceramics experience. Enjoy lunch with a traditional mariachi performance.

TEQUILA Take a guided tour of the Mundo Cuervo (Jose Cuervo) distillery. Sample some of the company’s most popular tequilas.

GUADALAJARA Join your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a festive farewell dinner.

Itineraries and departure dates subject to change.

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AFRICA

The Natural World at Heart.

Kick up some dust off your wildest travel dreams with an out-of-this-world adventure in Africa. Follow the horizons of untamed landscapes with the pride of lions, grasslands of gazelles and grazing zebras, and roaming wildebeest, elephant, and giraffe—returning each night to the comfort of your carefully selected lodge accommodations. Board a breezy 4-wheel drive with experienced guides— perfectly adapted for small group experiences to follow big dreams and bigger moments on spectacular Globus safari vacations.

Kenya: A Classic Safari

TOUR QK 9 Days from Nairobi to Nairobi

Departures January to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

SAMBURU/SHABA NATIONAL RESERVE Lunch at the famed Mount Kenya Safari Club followed by an afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve. An additional day of morning and afternoon game drives with sundowner drinks in the bush with sunset views over the Ewaso Ng’iro River.

OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY Search for the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo—on an afternoon and morning drive of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a long-term home to orphaned and abused chimpanzees, and sleep under the shadows of Mount Kenya.

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Morning game drive includes an exclusive bush breakfast with mimosas. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive.

MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Morning and afternoon game drives with free time to relax at your camp in between. Special farewell bush dinner includes a traditional Maasai dance performance. Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Nairobi with Amboseli with Nairobi & Amboseli

Kenya Private Safari

TOUR IQK1 10 Days from Nairobi to Nairobi

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East Africa

Private Safari

TOUR IQH1 11 Days from Nairobi to Arusha

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Tanzania: The Serengeti & Beyond

TOUR QZ 9 Days from Arusha to Arusha

Departures January to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK The Tarangire River provides the park a permanent water source, which makes for great game viewing yearround. Morning and afternoon game drives plus an exclusive bush breakfast with mimosas.

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK Morning and afternoon game drives plus sundowner drinks in the bush with spectacular views of Lake Manyara.

NGORONGORO CRATER Visit a local primary school followed by lunch at beautiful Gibb’s Farm before driving to your lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Full-day game drive in the world’s largest unflooded crater includes picnic lunch. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area yearround.

SERENGETI Morning and afternoon game drives of Tanzania’s largest and most famous park with free time at your tented camp in between. A special farewell dinner in the bush includes a traditional Maasai dance performance!

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Tanzania Private Safari

TOUR IQT1 10 Days from Arusha to Arusha

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Independent South African Sojourn

TOUR IQS1 9 Days from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Kenya & Tanzania: The Safari Experience

TOUR QB 14 Days from Nairobi to Arusha

Departures

January to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY Search for the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo—on morning and afternoon drives of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a long-term home to orphaned and abused chimpanzees, and sleep under the shadows of Mount Kenya.

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through the Kenyan highlands to see Nyahururu Falls en route to Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive.

MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE Afternoon and morning game drives including a traditional bush breakfast.

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK Morning and afternoon game drives including sundowner drinks in the bush at dusk with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK Morning game drive and exclusive bush lunch with spectacular views of Lake Manyara.

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA Visit a local primary school to meet the children en route to your lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Full-day game drive in the crater includes a picnic lunch.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Morning and afternoon game drives. Special farewell dinner in the bush includes a traditional Maasai dance performance.

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Splendors of South Africa & Victoria Falls

TOUR QS 12 Days from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Departures YearRound

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

CAPE TOWN Walking tour of Cape Town plus the Bo-Kaap neighborhood including a visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum and a traditional Malay lunch. Scenic cable-car ride to the top of Table Mountain.

CAPE PENINSULA EXCURSION Scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive to see the Cape of Good Hope. Ride a funicular with panoramic views of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and visit Boulders Beach to see a colony of endangered African penguins.

MAKALALI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Spend three nights in Makalali Private Gaem Reserve, in the greater Kruger National Park area, with multiple morning and afternoon game drives with a skilled tracker and professional Ranger. Staying in a private game reserve is the ultimate safari experience as you can go off-road to get up close to the wildlife including the “Big 5.” Enjoy sundowner drinks in the bush in the evenings.

JOHANNESBURG Sightseeing includes a visit to Soweto, the Mandela House, and the Apartheid Museum.

VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE Take a scenic cruise on the Zambezi River to see wildlife and a spectacular African sunset. Guided walk at Victoria Falls.

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The Spice of Life.

Awaken your senses in Asia on a Globus vacation that excites, enriches, and emboldens your sense of adventure as well.

From the ancient customs, amazing colors, and ample culinary temptations, Globus Asia tours leave no stone (or dumpling) unturned in the pagodas, palaces, temples, and timeless traditions of Eastern treasures.

Independent Highlights of Thailand

TOUR IAT1 10 Days from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

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TOUR IAV1 13 Days from Hanoi to Siem Reap

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Visions of Japan

TOUR OP 11 Days from Tokyo to Kyoto

Departures

March to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

TOKYO Guided visit to the Meiji Shrine, then participate in a calligraphy class, kimono fitting and traditional tea ceremony at a local artist’s studio. Visit the Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest tower, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise Shopping Arcade. Cable-car ride with views of Mount Fuji and cruise on Lake Ashi for more views of this beautiful area. Conclude the day with a thrilling shinkansen (bullet train) ride back to Tokyo. A full day at leisure gives you time to explore the city’s unique districts like Ginza or Shibuya on your own.

TAKAYAMA Visit Matsumoto Castle and a local wasabi farm enroute to Takayama. In Takayama sightseeing includes visits to the morning market, Takayama Jinya historic site, and a sake tasting at a local brewery

KANAZAWA Drive through Shokawa Valley en route to Shirakawa for a visit to the Gassho-Zukuri thatched-roof houses (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In Kanazawa, visit Kenroku-en garden, followed by a goldleaf design class to make your own bento box.

KYOTO Participate in a Japanese cooking class followed by visits of Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Another day of guided sightseeing includes visits to the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, Sanjusagendo Temple, and Yuzen Handmade Corner to learn the ancient kimono fabric-dyeing techniques and create your own souvenir. Last, take a day trip to Nara including guided sightseeing at Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine (UNESCO World Heritage Sites).

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Alluring Vietnam & the Temples of Angkor

TOUR OH 14 Days from Hanoi to Siem Reap

Departures

January to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

HANOI Take a cyclo ride and walking tour through the Old Quarter. Visit the mausoleum and the humble cottage of Ho Chi Minh, the father of modern Vietnam, as well as the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Lunch is served at a non-profit restaurant that teaches local children restaurant skills for stable employment opportunities. Also visit the ancient Temple of Literature, followed by the infamous Hanoi Hilton.

HA LONG BAY Travel to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and embark on your overnight cruise.

HOI AN Take a cruise on the Thu Bon River and participate in a fishing lesson. Later, explore historic Hoi An on a walking tour including an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese assembly hall, and the famous Japanese covered bridge. For dinner, participate in a cooking class.

HUE Enroute to Hoi An, see China Beach, landing point for U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War. Visit the tombs of the Nguyen Emperors: the Khai Dinh Mausoleum and the Royal Tomb of Tu Duc. After lunch, visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda, the unofficial symbol of the city by cyclo.

HO CHI MINH CITY See Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, the Municipal Theatre, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Visit the War Remnants Museum, followed by Ben Thanh Market, the largest and oldest in the city. Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels.

SIEM REAP Guided tour of the Angkor Temple complex with visits to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the Bayon Temple. Explore Bantaey Srei, a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Then interact with children at a local school. Visit Ta Prohm Temple which has been left relatively untouched and surrounded by jungle. Enjoy dinner followed by a traditional Apsara dance performance.

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Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers & Beyond

TOUR OD 10 Days from Delhi to Delhi

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LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

DELHI Orientation drive includes the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Delhi’s famous bazaar. Visit to Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Welcome dinner includes an Indian cooking demonstration with a local chef.

AGRA Sunrise visit to the captivating Taj Mahal. Visit Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Train trip to Ranthambore National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives in search of the elusive Bengal tiger, leopard, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, striped hyena, and more. Visit to Dastkar Bazaar, a nonprofit that supports local traditional craftspeople.

JAIPUR Visits to Amber Fort, City Palace and its museum, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Visit a local vocational training program which teaches children valuable skills. Enjoy dinner in a local Indian noble family home with a sari- and turban-tying demonstration.

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Independent India: The Golden Triangle

TOUR IAI1 8 Days from Delhi to Delhi

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Independent Wonders of India & Nepal

TOUR IAP1 13 Days from Delhi to Kathmandu

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A Step Beyond Ordinary

Join in a dance of daring adventure and dreamy artistry to be moved with an experience like no other on a Globus South America tour. You won’t miss a beat while stepping through treasured traditions that stir the soul and ignite the imagination. From Rio’s soulful Samba to the rainforest’s stirring songbirds to the timeless Tango in Argentina, the possibilities are as wide as Ecuador’s Pacific, high as the Chilean Andes, and deep as the secrets of Peru’s Sacred Valley.

Exploring Cuba’s Culture, History, and Colonial Cities

PROGRAM YW 8 Days from Havana to Havana

Departures

January to December

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome meeting and dinner. Guided walk through Old Havana, interacting with private artisans and visits to the four main squares. Visit Beyond Roots, a private project dedicated to the Afro-Cuban Culture in Cuba, followed by a cigar-rolling and rum-tasting experience. Visit a community-run afterschool program to interact with the children and volunteers. Enjoy dinner featuring the music and dance of Cuba. Photo stop at Revolution Square followed by a discussion with members of the Antique Car Club. Discuss baseball in the USA and Cuba with Cuban baseball players. Visit Ernest Hemingway’s former home and meet the staff. Visit a sustainable organic farm and enjoy lunch at a local paladar (restaurant) with an interactive mojitomaking demonstration. Visit Jose Fuster’s Community Art Project. Meet owners of classic American cars with a ride to a festive farewell dinner.

See the fifth largest city and home to one of Cuba’s biggest universities. Visit the Che Guevara Memorial and Museum followed by a visit to a local retirement community project. Spend time with the members of the project and discover their passion for singing, dancing, and music.

See the city’s beautifully restored plazas in Camaguey, nicknamed the “City of Squares.” Visit the art studios of Pepe Gutierrez and Martha Jimenez. Enjoy a musical performance by students of the Jose White Conservatory and meet the artists.

Visit the historic center to see famous landmarks, meet local self-employed residents and shop owners. Visit a unique art gallery, meet the artist, and discuss the inspiration for her work and life as an artist. Later, engage with the Santander family, known for their pottery.

Guided walk around the historic main square, often referred to as the “Pearl of the South.” Enjoy a performance by the Cienfuegos Orchestra and join in a discussion with the artists about their training, performance schedule, and daily lives.

Join in a discussion on the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the role it played in the Cold War. Enjoy lunch at a local paladar and engage with a local naturalist to discuss environmental concerns.

Peru Splendors

TOUR SO 8 Days from Lima to Lima

Departures

February to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LIMA Sightseeing includes the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, Cathedral, and San Francisco Monastery. Tastings at a Peruvian food market. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Fly to Cusco.

SACRED VALLEY Participate in an El Pago a la Tierra (Mother Earth Ceremony) with local shaman. Visit Awanakancha to see a pre-Columbian weaving demonstration, and llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas. Visit to the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo and a local Peruvian home. Ride on the Vistadome Train through the Urubamba Valley.

MACHU PICCHU Sightseeing at Machu Picchu. Second included entrance to Machu Picchu. Afternoon train to the Sacred Valley. Transfer to Cusco.

CUSCO Sightseeing includes visits to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Monastery. Traditional Pasacalle (Andean Parade) and visits to Kenko Amphitheater and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman. Farewell dinner. Fly to Lima.

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Legacy of the Incas

TOUR SP 12 Days from Lima to Lima

Departures

January to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

LIMA Guided sightseeing includes the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, Cathedral, and San Francisco Monastery. Visit and tastings at a Peruvian food market. Welcome dinner at Casa Garcia Alvarado (one of Lima’s finest historic homes). Fly to Cusco.

SACRED VALLEY Lakeside lunch followed by an El Pago a la Tierra (Mother Earth Ceremony) with local shaman. Visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo with a Local Guide. Visit a local Peruvian home. Scenic ride on the Vistadome train through the Urubamba Valley.

MACHU PICCHU Sightseeing at Machu Picchu. Second included entrance to Machu Picchu. Afternoon train to the Sacred Valley. Transfer to Cusco.

CUSCO Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes visits to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Monastery. Inka King greeting and visit to Kenko Amphitheater and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman. Fly to Juliaca.

SILLUSTANI Sightseeing with a Local Guide to Sillustani Pre-Incan Burial Ground and visit to a local home.

PUNO Boat ride on Lake Titicaca to Taquile and the Uros Floating Islands. See how the Uros live with a visit to a local home.

PARACAS Cruise to the Ballestas Islands in search of sea mammals, bluefooted boobies, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. See the Candelabro etching on the Paracas Cliffside.

PISCO Flightseeing over the 500-BC Nazca Lines (mysterious drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the desert).

LIMA Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

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Independent Peru Highlights

TOUR ISM1 8 Days from Lima to Lima

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Independent Peru with Lake Titicaca

TOUR ISL1 11 Days from Lima to Lima

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Independent Machu Picchu & Cusco Getaway

TOUR ISP1 4 Days from Cusco to Cusco

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Independent Galápagos cruise aboard the Galápagos Legend

TOUR ISK1 7 Days from Quito to Guayaquil

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Independent Galápagos at the Finch Bay Resort

TOUR ISQ1 8 Days from Quito to Guayaquil

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Peru Escape

TOUR K2 7 Days from Lima to Lima

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South America Getaway

TOUR SB 9 Days from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

RIO DE JANEIRO Cable-car ascent to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain for a sunset cocktail party to sample caipirinhas (the famous Brazilian rum drink). Guided sightseeing includes a cog railway ride to see Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain. Visit the Cathedral and see the Sambodromo, Carnival Parade location. Brazilian Churrascaria (traditional Portuguese BBQ) dinner at a local restaurant this evening. Fly to Iguassu Falls.

IGUASSU FALLS Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Iguassu National Park on the Brazilian side of the falls. Fly to Lima, Peru. Travel to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls. Visit the rainforest via Ecological Jungle Train for a guided walking tour of the falls with a Local Guide. Fly to Buenos Aires.

BUENOS AIRES Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a walking tour of La Boca and San Telmo districts. See La Casa Rosada (the President’s House), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Teatro Colón Opera House. Visit the site of Eva Perón’s tomb at Recoleta Cemetery. Argentinean empanada cooking class. Private Tango lesson followed by Argentinean steak dinner and Tango show. Visit an estancia (ranch) for lunch with live music, followed by a carriage ride and a gaucho (cowboy) horsemanship performance.

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South American Odyssey

TOUR SG 15 Days from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

RIO DE JANEIRO Cable-car ascent to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain for a sunset cocktail party to sample caipirinhas (Brazilian rum drink). Guided sightseeing includes a cog railway ride to Christ the Redeemer statue. Visit the Cathedral and see the Sambodromo, Carnival Parade location. Brazilian Churrascaria dinner at a local restaurant.

IGUASSU FALLS Guided sightseeing in Iguassu National Park on the Brazilian side of the falls. Fly to Lima, Peru. Travel to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls. Visit the rainforest via Ecological Jungle Train for a guided walking tour of the falls.

BUENOS AIRES Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a walking tour of La Boca and San Telmo districts. See La Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Teatro Colón Opera House. Visit the site of Eva Perón’s tomb at Recoleta Cemetery. Argentinean empanada cooking class. Private Tango lesson followed by Argentinean steak dinner and Tango show. Visit an estancia (ranch) for lunch with live music, followed by a carriage ride and a gaucho (cowboy) horsemanship performance.

BARILOCHE Guided walk includes city hall, Municipality Square clock tower, and chocolate factories. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a chairlift ride to Cerro Campanario summit for views of the Andean peaks, Llao Llao Peninsula, Lago Moreno, and Lopez Bay. Andes Lake crossing from glacial fjord Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest.

PUERTO BLEST Catamaran cruise past Osorno Volcano, along Lago Llanquihue en route to Puerto Varas in Chilean Patagonia.

PUERTO MONTT Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide.

SANTIAGO Guided sightseeing includes the Government Palace, Plaza de Armas, San Cristobal Hill, and the Cathedral. Guided tour and tasting at a local winery. Farewell dinner.

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Spirit of South America

TOUR SA 15 Days from Rio de Janeiro to Lima

Departures

January to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

RIO DE JANEIRO Cable-car ascent of Sugar Loaf Mountain for a sunset cocktail party to sample caipirinhas (the famous Brazilian rum drink). Guided sightseeing includes a cog-railway ride to the Christ the Redeemer statue. Visit the Cathedral and see the Sambodromo. Brazilian Churrascaria dinner at a local restaurant this evening.

BUENOS AIRES Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a walking tour of La Boca and San Telmo districts. See La Casa Rosada, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Teatro Colón Opera House. Visit the site of Eva Perón’s tomb at Recoleta Cemetery. Private Tango lesson followed by Argentinean steak dinner and Tango show.

IGUASSU FALLS Travel to the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls. Visit the rainforest via Ecological Jungle Train for a guided walking tour of the falls with a Local Guide. Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Iguassu National Park on the Brazilian side of the falls.

LIMA Sightseeing includes the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, Cathedral, and San Francisco Monastery. Guided visit to Larco Herrera Museum followed by dinner at the museum.

SACRED VALLEY Visit the Kenko Amphitheater and Puca Pucara with Local guide. Experience an El Pago a la Tierra (Mother Earth Ceremony) with local shaman. Visit Ollantaytambo with a Local Guide. Visit a local Peruvian home. Ride on the Vistadome train through the Urubamba Valley.

MACHU PICCHU Visit Machu Picchu with a Local Guide. Pisco Sour demonstration and dinner. Second included entrance to Machu Picchu. Train to the Sacred Valley en route to Cusco.

CUSCO Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman. Farewell dinner.

LIMA Visit and tastings at a Peruvian food market.

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Brazil & Argentina Escape

TOUR K4 9 Days from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

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Independent Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls

TOUR ISS1 6 Days from Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu Falls

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Independent Rio de Janeiro

City Stay

TOUR ILR1 4 Days from Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro

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Independent Buenos Aires

City Stay

TOUR ILB1 4 Days from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires

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Independent Santiago City Stay

TOUR ILS1 4 Days from Santiago to Santiago

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Patagonia: Journey to the End of the World

TOUR SF 13 Days from Santiago to Buenos Aires

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LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

SANTIAGO Sightseeing includes the Government Palace, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and Santa Lucia Hill. Lunch at a local restaurant and visit La Vega Central Market. Taste a terremoto cocktail at a local pub. Visit Cerro San Cristobal for stunning views of Santiago and the Andes.

PUNTA ARENAS Scenic drive through the Patagonian steppe to Puerto Natales.

PUERTO NATALES Visit Milódon Cave.

TORRES DEL PAINE Scenic drive past waterfalls, icebergs, mountains, rivers, and lakes in Torres del Paine National Park. Sightseeing includes visits to Los Cuernos, Lago Pehoe, Salto Grande, Lago Grey, Grey Glacier, and Laguna Azul. Join a cocktail demonstration and lesson with fresh ingredients from the garden.

EL CALAFATE Cruise on Lago Argentino to see icebergs including the 35-mile-long Upsala Glacier. Disembark and visit Estancia Cristina (Cristina Ranch), including a 4-wheel-drive tour or a short hike. Visit Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, for a walking tour along the catwalks.

USHUAIA Cruise across the Beagle Channel to watch for sea lions, albatrosses, skuas, and other Patagonian fauna. Visit Martillo Island for a chance to see a colony of Magellan penguins.

TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK Sightseeing with a Naturalist includes Bahia Lapataia, Lago Roca, and Bahia Ensenada.

BUENOS AIRES Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes Plaza de Mayo to see La Casa Rosada and visit the Metropolitan Cathedral. See Teatro Colón Opera House and visit Recoleta Cemetery, burial site of Eva Perón. Other stops include La Boca and San Telmo. Take a Tango lesson at a famous Tango Club with professional instructors. Farewell Argentine steak dinner, followed by a Tango show.

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Costa Rica: Coast to Coast

TOUR SC 9 Days from San Jose to Guanacaste

Departures

January to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

SAN JOSÉ Drive through tropical mangroves en route to Guacalillo for a cruise on Tárcoles River in search of crocodiles, nesting birds, and more.

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK AREA Join a Naturalist Guide in Manuel Antonio National Park for a guided hike to search for sloths, toucans, monkeys, and more. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Free time to enjoy the beach and resort.

ARENAL Guided visit to Arenal Hanging Bridges. Visit Eco Termales Hot Springs for a dip in the pools before dinner at the hot springs. Guided visit to Arenal Volcano National Park includes lava trails and nature that has recovered from past lava flows. Walking tour of the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos includes spectacular views of the active Arenal Volcano.

GUANACASTE Journey from Arenal, descending the Tilaran Mountains through countryside plains to the golden sands of Tamarindo Beach. Ample free time to enjoy the resort, beach, or optional adventures. Farewell dinner.

Natural Wonders of Costa Rica

TOUR SR 9 Days from San Jose to San Jose NEW IN

Departures

January to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

SAN JOSÉ Drive past banana plantations en route to the Caribbean shore to board your cruise to the Tortuguero Canals.

TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK Cruise on the canals with a Local Guide and boatman includes watching for freshwater turtles, caimans, herons, toucans, egrets, and monkeys. Presentation about the park with a Naturalist. Second boat cruise with a Naturalist through remote areas of the park, followed by a rainforest walk. Boat trip en route to the Sarapiqui area

SARAPIQUI Guided tour of a local family-owned pineapple farm highlights the history and cultivation of the pineapple industry.

ARENAL Guided visit to Arenal Volcano National Park includes lava trails and nature that has recovered from past lava flows. Walking tour of the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos includes spectacular views of the active Arenal Volcano. Visit Ecotermales Hot Springs for a dip in the pools before dinner at the hot springs.

MONTEVERDE Guided tour with a Naturalist on the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges. Walking tour with a Naturalist in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (home to over 600 species of butterflies, 400 species of birds, with 100 reptile and 120 mammal species). Visit to a family-owned Ecological Sanctuary includes a tour, cooking class, and lunch. Farewell dinner this evening.

SARCHI Visit the local village known for its artists and their famous handpainted oxcarts.

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Jewels of Colombia

TOUR SL 9 Days from Bogotá to Cartagena

Departures February to October

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

BOGOTÁ Guided sightseeing includes the landmarks of the vibrant capital, a tour and tasting at the famous Paloquemao food market, and a cable car ride up Monserrate Hill. Visit the Gold Museum and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

PEREIRA Visit the heart of the Coffee Triangle of Colombia, the thirdlargest producer of coffee in the world. Journey to the small town of Calarcá for a Jeep adventure to a coffee hacienda. Meet the hacienda owners for lunch to hear about their lifestyle before strolling through the coffee plantation where they share the coffee harvest process before a coffee tasting. Drive through the Cocora Valley, learn of the Palma de Cera (wax palm) and discover Finlandia’s quaint streets, richly hued architecture, and more.

MEDELLÍN Sightseeing in the “City of Everlasting Springs” includes Nutibara Hill for 360º views over the city. See the old quarter and visit the famous Botero Square, home to the voluptuous sculptures by famed artist Fernando Botero. Visit Antioquia Museum and take a cable car up to San Javier for the electric stairways to the graffiti-rich Comuna 13 district. Join a social leader in Cumuna 13 to peruse the passionate murals and hear the history of how this vibrant enclave in Medellín was transformed into a positive culture of graffiti, hip hop, and a popular tourist destination.

CARTAGENA Visit the Monastery of La Popa, built on a hillside at the beginning of the 17th century, it features panoramic views of the city, its beaches, and the bay. Tour San Felipe Fort, built to protect the city from pirates as well as the British and French. Explore the walled colonial city and see the brightly hued streets and plazas of Old Cartagena. Tour the San Pedro Claver Convent, housing impressive Pre-Columbian artifacts. Ample free time to enjoy the beach or an optional excursion before a farewell dinner.

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Wonder Down Under.

What could be greater than the Great Barrier Reef or grander than the Outback colors at sunset? From rugged rocks of Uluru to the rising skyline of Sydney, every day is a g’day in Australia on a Globus vacation in the Land Down Under. Go further for an adventure in culture, colorful characters, and captivating creatures in Tasmania and New Zealand as well. Your Aussie dreams just got a whole lot closer!

Contrasts of the Kimberley

TOUR PA1 10 Days from Darwin to Broome

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

DARWIN Enjoy a welcome meeting and drink.

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ADELAIDE RIVER Travel from Darwin with a stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, home to 435 Commonwealth burials of WWII.

KATHERINE Enjoy storytelling by a local Aboriginal artist followed by a cruise through dramatic Nitmiluk/Katherine Gorge. Dinner at a local restaurant.

LAKE ARGYLE Visit the lake measuring 21 times larger than Sydney Harbour, and take a cruise on the Ord River.

WYNDAM Visit the northernmost town in the Kimberly region and the Five Rivers Lookout.

EL QUESTRO STATION Explore El Questro Station in the heart of the Kimberley region and covering 700,0000 acres of stunning landscape. Enjoy a dinner under the outback evening sky. Optional walks to Emma Gorge and Zebedee Thermal Springs.

FITZROY CROSSING Take a cruise in the sheer Geikie Gorge for a chance to spot local wildlife such as crocodiles, sea eagles, and wallabies.

BROOME Take an orientation tour of this multicultural melting pot and the gateway to the Kimberley. Enjoy a craft beer tasting followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. During your free time, why not take a fun camel ride on Cable Beach, a boat cruise of Roebuck Bay, visit a pearl farm, or relax by your resort’s pool. You may also choose to upgrade your experience and include a half-day tour to see amazing Horizontal Falls (see vacation PAH1 for more information).

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Rugged Tasmania

TOUR PB1 9 Days from Hobart to Hobart

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HOBART Your Tasmanian adventure begins and ends in Hobart with a welcome meeting and drink and a special farewell dinner at tour’s end. Visit the famous Salamanca Market with a chance to meet artisans and taste fresh local produce.

BRUNY ISLAND Take in the landscapes, wildlife, and delightful dishes on Bruny Island. See the views from Neck Lookout and Two Tree Point and stroll through Mavista Rainforest—home of white wallabies. Enjoy a tasting tour which may include oysters, seafood, berries, local wine, beer, and whiskey.

MOUNT FIELD NATIONAL PARK Stroll through towering tree ferns and giant eucalyptus with a walk to Russell Falls—Tasmania’s favorite waterfall.

LAKE ST. CLAIR NATIONAL PARK Continue to Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage area and visit Lake St. Clair. Enjoy a stop at the Wall in the Wilderness art project.

STRAHAN Cruise on the Gordon River past the narrow channel of Hells Gates and see Sarah Island and learn of its convict history. Enjoy untouched rainforest and the serene beauty of Western Tasmania.

CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Explore Cradle Mountain National Park with an easy walk on the Ronny Creek Boardwalk. Watch for wombats who call the park home. Continue to Dove Lake for scenic views and more exploration. Go behind the scenes at Devils@Cradle Tasmanian Devil sanctuary. Observe the antics of feeding time to see how the Tassie Devils got their names.

SHEFFIELD & LAUNCESTON Visit Sheffield, the Town of Murals, and stop in Launceston to visit the scenic Cataract Gorge, followed by a wine tasting at Josef Chromy Winery.

FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK Take a cruise on Wineglass Bay and hear the history of the Freycinet Peninsula with the chance to spy whales, seals, penguins, and dolphins. Later, visit the Cape Tourville Lighthouse for amazing views of the ocean and coast below.

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Gems of the Red Centre

TOUR PD1 6 Days from Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Departures

April to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ALICE SPRINGS Enjoy a welcome meeting and drink. Guided sightseeing includes a visit to Standley Chasm to join an indigenous guide through the spectacular geological and cultural icon of Central Australia. Learn about the local flora, fauna, bush medicine, bush tucker, weaponry, and the spiritual connection to this ancient land. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of the Air. Enjoy lunch and a craft beer tasting at the Alice Springs Brewing Co.

KINGS CANYON Travel through the Outback to breathtaking Kings Canyon, home to a scenic landscape of rugged ranges, ancient sandstone walls, hundreds of rocky domes, rock holes and gorges. Join your Tour Director and explore the Kings Canyon Creek Walk. Walk through the base of the canyon through lush ferns and eucalypts to a platform with views of the sheer canyon walls above. Rise early (if you wish) for the Kings Canyon Rim Walk to see the Garden of Eden, Priscilla’s Crack, and the weathered domes of “the Lost City.”

ULURU (AYERS ROCK) Visit Mutitjulu Waterhole known for Aboriginal rock paintings. Enjoy drinks and nibbles as you watch the sunset over “the Rock.” Next, experience the Field of Light—an installation with 50,000 spheres of light. On your second day, see the sunrise over Uluru and explore the domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). In the evening, enjoy the Sounds of Silence dinner experience. Snack on canapés and chilled sparkling wine as sounds of an Aboriginal didgeridoo waft through the air. Enjoy a bush-tucker dinner with Australian wine and beer. A star talker decodes the night sky, and you’ll have the chance to spot the Southern Cross, signs of the zodiac, and the Milky Way.

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TOUR IPK1 9 Days from Cairns to Sydney

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TOUR IPD1 14 Days from Sydney to Melbourne

Great Sights of Australia

TOUR PG 12 Days from Brisbane to Sydney

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BRISBANE Enjoy a welcome meeting and dinner. Take an orientation tour of Brisbane. Visit the Australia Zoo, “Home of the Crocodile Hunter.” You can hand-feed kangaroos, pet a dingo and see the saltwater crocodiles. Go behind the scenes of the zoo’s Wildlife Hospital, founded by Steve and Terri Irwin to provide care and rehabilitation to injured wildlife.

CAIRNS City orientation and visit to the Cairns Aquarium. Board a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater kaleidoscope of dazzling hues by snorkel, semi-submersible watercraft tour, or attend an informative presentation by a marine biologist. During your free time, you may wish to explore the nearby Daintree Rainforest, stroll Cairn’s famous Esplanade, shop for a favorite souvenir at the Night Market or relax at your resort’s pool.

MELBOURNE Take an orientation tour and discover the city’s diverse culture, world-class shopping, art galleries, museums, coffee shops, vibrant street art, hidden laneways and more. With free time to explore on your own, you may wish to visit Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s premier wine regions, take a trip on the Great Ocean Road, or venture to Phillip Island for the famous Penguin Parade.

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SYDNEY A guided sightseeing tour includes the famous Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in the city’s Botanic Gardens. Carved by convicts in 1810, the sandstone chair is said to have provided the perfect vantage point from which Mrs Macquarie kept watch for ships. Visit the famous Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sit below the iconic sails of the music hall and enjoy a panoramic lunch at one of the Opera House’s restaurants with sweeping views of the harbor and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There’s so much to explore with free time in Sydney. Why not visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales, try delicious Asian food in Spice Alley, visit one of Sydney’s famous beaches, or see the city from a different view atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb. Enjoy a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

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Australian Safari

TOUR PL 21 Days from Brisbane to Sydney

Departures

January to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

BRISBANE Enjoy a welcome meeting and dinner. Take an orientation tour of Brisbane. Visit the Australia Zoo, “Home of the Crocodile Hunter.” Go behind the scenes of the zoo’s Wildlife Hospital.

CAIRNS Enjoy an orientation tour and explore the Cairns Aquarium. Board a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and explore by snorkel, semisubmersible watercraft tour, or attend a presentation by a marine biologist.

ULURU (AYERS ROCK) Experience the sunset at Uluru with changing hues of the massive rock while enjoying sparkling wine and snacks.

ALICE SPRINGS Visit the amazing Kangaroo Sanctuary, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and the Old Telegraph Station.

ADELAIDE Ferry to Kangaroo Island. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park, Admirals Arch, and Flinders Chase National Park, a sanctuary for kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas.

MELBOURNE Visit scenic Phillip Island and explore the Koala Conservation Centre. Witness the famous Penguin Parade.

LAUNCESTON Enjoy a treat at a local ice creamery.

CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Explore Cradle Mountain National Park with a walk on the Ronny Creek Boardwalk and watch for wombats who call the park home. Continue to Dove Lake for scenic views and more exploration. Go behind the scenes at Devils@Cradle, a wildlife sanctuary. Observe the antics at feeding time to see how the Tassie Devils got their names.

HOBART Enjoy an orientation tour. On your Tasman Island cruise, see waterfalls, rock formations, archways, and deep-sea caves. Visit the Port Arthur Historic Site for a guided tour of the former convict settlement.

SYDNEY Sightseeing includes a visit to the famous Sydney Opera House and the botanic gardens. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Start Sooner. Stay Longer.

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Spectacular Australia with the Historic Ghan Train

TOUR PQ 20 Days from Melbourne to Sydney

Departures

February to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

MELBOURNE Enjoy a welcome meeting and dinner. Guided sightseeing includes Parliament House, Fitzroy Gardens, the Shrine of Remembrance and the Botanic Gardens. Later, enjoy traditional high tea.

HOBART Take a walking tour of the historic waterfront. Enjoy an excursion to the Tasman Peninsula with visits to Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasmanian Devil UnZoo.

ADELAIDE Ferry to Kangaroo Island. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park, Admirals Arch, and Flinders Chase National Park, a sanctuary for kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas.

GHAN TRAIN Embark on a scenic train journey into the heart of Australia.

ALICE SPRINGS Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Old Telegraph Station.

ULURU (AYERS ROCK) Visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and enjoy a Sounds of Silence dinner experience. Highlights include sparkling wine, snacks, Aboriginal music, a bush-tucker dinner, and stargazing at the Olgas, and Uluru as sunrise.

DARWIN Take an orientation tour and visit the Botanic Gardens, East Point, and the Darwin Museum.

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong, see Nourlangie Rock, and visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

CAIRNS Embark on a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Visit the Koala Gardens including a photo with a koala.

SYDNEY Guided sightseeing includes an inside visit to the Sydney Opera House. Visit Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Bondi Beach, and cruise on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a festive farewell dinner.

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TOUR IPE1 10 Days from Sydney to Melbourne

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TOUR IPO1 9 Days from Cairns to Sydney

New Year’s Eve Down Under

TOUR PY 21 Days from Sydney to Auckland

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LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

SYDNEY Enjoy a welcome meeting and dinner upon your arrival. Guided sightseeing features an inside visit to the Sydney Opera House. Celebrate the New Year with a Sydney Harbour cruise complete with canapés, 4-course dinner, music and dancing, followed by a midnight champagne toast and Sydney’s world-famous fireworks.

CAIRNS Board a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater kaleidoscope of dazzling hues by snorkel, semi-submersible watercraft tour, or attend an informative presentation by a marine biologist.

ULURU (AYERS ROCK) Explore the domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), enjoy a sunset drink, and take a guided tour of the base of Uluru.

ALICE SPRINGS Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Old Telegraph Station, followed by an Outback barbecue.

MELBOURNE Guided sightseeing with a visit to the top of the Melbourne Skydeck.

QUEENSTOWN Take a scenic excursion to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park and a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for dinner and breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountains.

MOUNT COOK Overnight inside the National Park.

ROTORUA Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery, Agrodome, and Te Puia, home of New Zealand’s largest geyser and boiling mud pools. Enjoy a Traditional Hangi dinner and Māori cultural performance.

WAITOMO Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

AUCKLAND Guided city sightseeing and later, enjoy a festive farewell dinner atop Sky Tower with amazing views of the city and harbor below.

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Treasures of the Top End & the Iconic Ghan

TOUR PZ1 10 Days from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Darwin

Departures March to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

ULURU (AYERS ROCK) Enjoy a welcome meeting and drink. Visit Mutitjulu Waterhole with the chance to discover Aboriginal rock paintings. Take a walk at the 36 unique domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Enjoy the Sounds of Silence dinner experience. Snack on canapés and chilled sparkling wine as sounds of an Aboriginal didgeridoo waft through the air. Enjoy a bush-tucker dinner with Australian wine and beer. A star talker decodes the night sky, and you’ll have the chance to spot the Southern Cross, signs of the zodiac, and the Milky Way.

ALICE SPRINGS Visit the historic Telegraph Station, ANZAC Hill, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

GHAN TRAIN Take a scenic train journey through the heart of Australia. Sit back and relax as you take in the changing scenery, enjoy a meal in the restaurant car, or a friendly conversation with fellow passengers in the lounge car. You’ll soon see why this train journey is on every Australian’s bucket list.

KATHERINE Choose between an included scenic cruise in the gorge, featuring indigenous rock art dating back 40,000 years, or an optional upgraded excursion to see Nitmiluk Gorge by helicopter.

DARWIN An orientation tour is followed by a visit to the Botanic Gardens, East Point, and the Darwin Museum. Take a full-day excursion to Litchfield National Park, home to stunning waterfalls, waterholes, dense bush lands, and fascinating termite mounds. Explore the Adelaide River on a Jumping Croc Cruise. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Visit Nourlangie Rock, Jim Jim Falls, and take a Yellow Water billabong cruise. Enjoy a dinner of local specialties including the Northern Territory’s famous Barramundi.

Best of New Zealand

TOUR PN 14 Days from Auckland to Queenstown

Departures

January to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

AUCKLAND Enjoy a welcome meeting and dinner. A guided sightseeing tour includes Queen Street, Auckland Domain, and historic Parnell Village.

BAY OF ISLANDS Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty House and cruise along the Rakamangamanga Peninsula to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock.

ROTORUA Take a guided tour and visit to the National Kiwi Hatchery. Next, visit Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest geyser and bubbling mud pools. Join a New Zealand family for dinner in their home.

MARTON Visit a local sheep farm and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch and tour.

WELLINGTON Guided sightseeing includes a scenic cable-car ride, the botanic gardens, and a visit to Te Papa Museum, New Zealand’s national museum.

CHRISTCHURCH A sightseeing tour features the city’s landmarks and gardens.

TRANZALPINE TRAIN Experience the South Island’s striking landscape aboard one of the world’s great train journeys.

FRANZ JOSEF Join a Local Guide for a walk to Franz Josef Glacier Viewpoint, revealing breathtaking landscapes.

QUEENSTOWN Enjoy a tour and tasting at a local winery. Cruise on legendary Milford Sound for the chance to see New Zealand fur seals, dolphins, and Fiordland-crested penguins. Enjoy a festive farewell dinner atop Bob’s Peak.

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Highlights of the South Pacific

TOUR PK 17 Days from Auckland to Sydney

Departures

January to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

AUCKLAND Enjoy a welcome meeting and dinner atop Sky Tower. Guided sightseeing tour features bustling Queen Street, Auckland Domain, and the historic Parnell Village.

WAIHEKE ISLAND Tour of the island includes a visit to an olive grove and a winery for a tour with a tasting and lunch.

WAITOMO Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

MATAMATA Tour Hobbiton and see the film setting of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies.

ROTORUA Visit Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest geyser and boiling mud pools. Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery and the Agrodome, a working sheep farm. Explore the ancient culture of the Māori featuring a traditional Hangi dinner and performance.

QUEENSTOWN Take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkable Mountains.

MILFORD SOUND Cruise on the scenic fiord.

MELBOURNE Sightseeing includes the Parliament House, the Shrine of Remembrance, and a tribute to Australia’s war heroes. Drive past the lush Royal Botanical Gardens. Take a guided tour of Fitzroy Gardens with a visit to Cook’s Cottage. Later, enjoy traditional high tea.

CAIRNS Visit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure and have the chance to see a wide variety of native animals including wombats, echidnas, emus, kangaroos, wallabies, and saltwater crocs! Have your photo taken with a koala. Board a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

SYDNEY Visit the Sydney Opera House for an inside guided tour. See Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in the city’s Botanic Garden and visit Manly Beach. Enjoy a farewell waterside dinner overlooking Sydney Harbour.

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Down Under Discovery

TOUR PS 20 Days from Auckland to Sydney

Departures

January to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

AUCKLAND Enjoy a welcome meeting and dinner atop the Sky Tower. Guided city sightseeing includes the All Blacks Experience, going behind the scenes to learn about New Zealand’s legendary rugby team.

WAITOMO Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

ROTORUA Enjoy a traditional Hangi dinner and Māori cultural performance. Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery and Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest geyser and boiling mud pools.

MOUNT COOK Visit to Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center.

QUEENSTOWN Take a scenic excursion to Milford Sound and cruise the legendary fiord. Take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for dinner and breathtaking views.

MELBOURNE Guided city sightseeing with a visit to the top of the Melbourne Skydeck.

ALICE SPRINGS Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Old Telegraph Station, followed by an Outback barbecue.

ULURU (AYERS ROCK) Explore the domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), and enjoy a sunset drink at Uluru.

CAIRNS Board a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Visit to Koala Gardens with an included photo with a koala.

SYDNEY Guided sightseeing features a visit to the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club, and a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a farewell dinner featuring views of Sydney Harbour.

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Ultimate South Pacific with the Legendary Ghan Train

TOUR PP 28 Days from Melbourne to Auckland

Departures February to November

LOCAL FAVORITES AND HIGHLIGHTS

MELBOURNE Enjoy a welcome meeting and dinner. Take a guided sightseeing tour and enjoy traditional high tea.

HOBART Take a walking tour of the waterfront district. Travel to the Tasman Peninsula with visits to Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasmanian Devil UnZoo.

ADELAIDE Take an orientation tour and an excursion to Kangaroo Island.

GHAN TRAIN Embark on a scenic train journeyinto the heart of Australia.

ALICE SPRINGS Royal Flying Doctor Service and Old Telegraph Station.

ULURU (AYERS ROCK) Visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and enjoy a Sounds of Silence dinner experience.

DARWIN Visit the Botanic Gardens and the Darwin Museum.

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong, see Nourlangie Rock, and visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

CAIRNS Embark on a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Visit Koala Gardens including a photo with a koala.

SYDNEY Sightseeing includes an inside visit to the Sydney Opera House. Visit Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Bondi Beach, and cruise on Sydney Harbour.

CHRISTCHURCH Take an orientation tour of this very English town.

MOUNT COOK Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center.

QUEENSTOWN Cruise Milford Sound and ride the gondola to Bob’s Peak.

ROTORUA Enjoy a Traditional Hangi dinner and Māori cultural performance. Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery, Agrodome, and Te Puia.

WAITOMO Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

AUCKLAND Join in a festive farewell dinner atop the Sky Tower. Start Sooner. Stay Longer. with Fiji

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TOUR IPN1 13 Days from Auckland to Queenstown

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