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Ancient Cultures and Contemporary Traditions
Europe to Asia by Private Jet
2 4 DAYS | JUNE 7–30, 2023
COST: $94,995
EXPEDITION OVERVIEW
• Encounter sublime Islamic architecture in Samarkand, early Christian churches in Georgia, Buddhist caves in Sri Lanka, and the biblical sites of the Holy Land.
• Explore the 20th-century sites of Berlin, from World War II bunkers to Checkpoint Charlie, and learn how decades of conflict inspired the city’s cultural renaissance.
• Sample local wines in Hungary, learn to how to prepare Georgian dishes during a cooking class, and visit a spice plantation with an Ayurvedic doctor in Sri Lanka.
Across the globe and across the ages, culture has flourished in times of prosperity and remained an enduring touchstone in times of hardship. Delve into rich and timeless traditions from western Europe to eastern Asia and discover how cultures of the past continue to influence contemporary life. Trace history in the remarkable architecture of Budapest and Berlin, and explore the vestiges of once-powerful civilizations amid the ancient ruins of Sri Lanka and Israel. Delve into the legacy of the Silk Road in the beautiful cities of Samarkand and Tbilisi, and get immersed in the timeless lifestyle of Mongolia’s nomads. Amid the marble palaces and winding souks of Oman, soak up the rhythms of life on the Arabian Peninsula. Along the way, get immersed in the art, music, dance, and flavors that define these rich cultures.
FISHERMAN'S BASTION | BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
DEAD SEA | ISRAEL
MONGOLIAN NOMAD | GOBI DESERT
GAL VIHARA | SRI LANKA
Our Experts
A team of National Geographic Expertswill accompany this trip.
Anthropologist, David Harrison
Archaeologist, William Saturno
Photographer, Nevada Wier
See our website for full bios.
Prices are per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Transportation by private Boeing 757 jet and other conveyance, as noted in the itinerary, is included in the price. Airfare to and from London, England is not included. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
Please note: This trip will be operated by National Geographic Expeditions, on flights operated by Icelandair. Visit natgeoexpeditions.com/ AncientCulturesT&C to view the Terms and Conditions and Operator-Participant contract for this trip.
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