venture to Potala Palace and explore Sera Monastery. Alternatively, stay in Chengdu and visit a panda reserve. The Temple House; The St. Regis Lhasa Resort Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D DAYS 16–17 I TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA Visit the majestic Taj Mahal, then venture to Agra Fort or join local youth on a city walking tour. Or visit the red-sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri and the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah. The Oberoi Amarvilas | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 18–19 I SERENGETI PLAIN OR NGORONGORO CRATER, TANZANIA In Tanzania, choose from two options: go on game drives in Serengeti National Park; or descend into Ngorongoro Crater, harboring some 25,000 animals. National Geographic Explorer-at-Large Louise Leakey joins us to discuss the family’s historic fossil finds. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 20–21 I PETRA AND WADI RUM, JORDAN Discover Petra, then gather for a festive dinner and Bedouin folklore performance. Experience the otherworldly desert landscape of Wadi Rum. Mövenpick Resort Petra | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D
DAYS 22–23 I MARRAKECH OR THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS, MOROCCO In Marrakech, opt to explore the medina, visit the Museum of Perfume and create your own scent, or take a food tour of Djemaa el Fna square. Stroll the lush Majorelle Garden. Or, venture into the Atlas Mountains and experience Amazigh (Berber) traditions firsthand. Gather for a farewell dinner celebrating our extraordinary adventure. La Mamounia | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAY 24 I WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S Fly by private jet to Washington, D.C. and connect with your flight home. Meals: 1B, 1L F LY BY P R I VAT E J E T
A team of National Geographic Experts will accompany this trip. Archaeologist William Saturno (pictured), author and television host Andrew Evans, and National Geographic photographer Nevada Wier, will join the December 28, 2020 departure. INFORMATION 2020 Dates: Oct. 1–24 | Oct. 26–Nov. 18 Dec. 28, 2020–Jan. 20, 2021 2021 Date: Jan. 31–Feb. 24* *This departure follows a modifed itinerary. Visit our website for details. Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement is from $8,950. For your protection and peace of mind, all payments are protected by a surety bond. Transportation by private Boeing 757 jet and other conveyance, as noted in the itinerary, is included in the price. Airfare to/from Washington, D.C. is not included.
† The issuance of Tibet entry permits is at the discretion of
A Boeing 757 jet has been specially outfitted for this expedition and provides unparalleled flexibility, allowing us to maximize our time in each destination. Instead of the standard 233 seats, the jet’s interior has been refitted to accommodate 75 passengers in two-by-two, VIP-style seats.
local authorities. National Geographic Expeditions will use its best efforts to secure entry permits on behalf of travelers. In the event an entry permit is not issued on a traveler’s behalf, the alternate itinerary will include three nights in Chengdu, China instead of one night in Chengdu, China and two nights in Lhasa, Tibet. Note: This trip will be operated by National Geographic Partners Chicago, the tour operations branch of National Geographic, on flights operated by Icelandair. Visit natgeoexpeditions.com/atwterms to view the operatorparticipant contract and terms and conditions for this trip.
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