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Table of Contents AFRICA
South Africa - Cape Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Wild Botswana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 South Africa & Victoria Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 South Africa & Botswana Journey . . . . . 10-11 Ancient Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
ASIA
Japan - Yoshitomo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 Discover Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 China Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Jewels of the Far East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 China Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Europe
Ireland - Kilkenny City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Haunted Ireland Private Tour . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Classic Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Paris Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Italy Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Great Britain Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 London & Paris Via the Chunnel . . . . . . . . . 29 Iceland - Fire & Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Croati an Dream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Madrid & Andalusia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Florence & Tuscany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Swiss Alpine Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Prague - Vienna & Budapest . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 A Musical Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
North America
Canada - Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57 Seatt le -Victoria & Vancouver . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Montreal & Quebec City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Discover Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Alaska Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lati n America
Bienvenidos a Colombia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Essenti al Colombia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Belize Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Argenti na & Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43 Enchanti ng Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 Galapagos Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47
South Pacifi c
Australia - Sydney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-69 Australian Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 New Zealand Voyager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
The Middle East
Israel - Jerusalem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 The Holy Land - By Doreen Kerby . . . . . . 50-51 All That is Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Jerusalem Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Burj Al Arab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Turkish Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Russia
Russia - Kazan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63 St. Petersburg & Moscow . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65 Balti c Republics & St. Petersburg . . . . . . 66-67
Maupintour
Maupintour is dedicated to providing you with the vacati on of your dreams. We off er many tours that are customizable to meet your unique specifi cati on in the eff ort of creati ng that prefect vacati on package.
aupintour.com is a luxury tour operator off ering escorted and independent tours worldwide to upscale travelers. The company has operated for over 60 years and has an acti ve alumni that desires luxury vacati ons which include private sightseeing, fi ne dining and 4 and 5 star accommodati ons.
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F Miller, Wintersprings, Florida“My customized trips with Maupintour were just what they say
an ‘Extraordinary Vacati on.’ Everything is always done and more
according to my expectati ons. We were always met at airports
and escorted to their wonderful choice of hotels. I recommend
them if you like to be pampered and treated with the utmost
respect. Thank you as always for wonderful service.”
Place Visited: Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia,
Chile, Argenti na, Brazil, South Africa, Botswana
E Fu & Family, McLean, VA
“Sorry for not getti ng back to you earlier. The fi rst thing I want to do is to say thank you and to let you know that we appreciate your services! Without your personal assistance, we would have never enjoyed our last three trips as much as we had. From our experiences with Maupintour, we would recommend anyone to trust you and your company for a relaxing, stress-free trip-planning and vacati on. Having planned our trips last minute, you handled our personal requests with such pati ence and with such a pleasant atti tude that you made the hardest part of planning a vacati on, actually enjoyable. Not only did you and your company personalize our schedule and and accommodate our requests, but the vacati on itself, unlike the other experiences we had with other tour companies, balanced well the qualiti es we desire from holiday experience. We had knowledgeable, friendly guides that educated us with history and culture with such enthusiasm, it made each place we visited come to life. The guides also gave us suggesti ons that made our personal ti me dining and roaming each point-of-interest a more inti mate experience.
The trip was well planned to a point where we did not have to stress about transportati on or hotel accommodati ons, but relaxed enough so we did not feel constrained to a schedule. We cannot be any happier to share with others our family experiences we had with Maupintour and yourself! Thank you again for your conti nual service in a true vacati on experience!”
P. Indeck of Boston, MA“My parents gave me your contact
informati on. First, I’d like to thank you for making their fi rst trip to
Italy such a wonderful and memorable experience. They said that
it was the best vacati on they have ever taken in their lives. My wife
and I gave this trip to my parents as a gift , so we are very grateful
for your hard work. My parents have been talking about the trip for
weeks, especially the outstanding job that you did as tour director,
and the overall quality of the trip from Maupintour. Mille grazie!!”
— Son of Maupintour travelers, Grand Italy
W Clarke, Evanston, IL
arrange a tour of Egypt for my wife and me.
We signed up for a tour, but no one else did,
so we traveled on our own. The trip was
truly excellent! We had a wonderful ti me. We
had not traveled with/through Maupintour
previously, but defi nitely will consider doing so
in the future, either on a tour or a custom trip.
Again, thanks so much for your assistance!”
D & K Patt erson, Allentown, PA
“I just wanted to let you know it went well and we were very pleased
with our two week customized visit to the beauti ful country of Italy.
We had a fantasti c ti me...the accommodati ons were wonderful
(especially the Palace Bonavechiati in Venice) and the tours were
great. The tour folks in Venice were wonderful; met us at the train
upon our arrival and saw us off to our gates at the airport upon
departure. Top notch marks all the way! Thanks so much for your
work on our behalf. We defi nitely look forward to booking more
independent trips through you in the future! Gracie per tutt o!”
S.L., Chesterfi eld, Missouri
“I would recommend Maupintour (and I do!) to anyone wanti ng a top class tour — last year’s Fall Foliage and this year, I’m more enthusiasti c to do more. Very well organized, nice choices of special events (such as lunch at Beechwood), congenial companions — so many unforgett able memories. Great to see people again who I met last fall!”
The Maupintour Advantage
aupintour Extraordinary Vacati on programs off er the discerning traveler several advantages. With a disti ncti ve range of customized programs and more than 400 independent city stays available worldwide, Maupintour Extraordinary Vacati ons can help you design the vacati on of your dreams.
Customize your holiday – your way
We can also off er you a custom designed iti nerary where our travel specialists listen to your needs, research all kinds of exciti ng opti ons and present you with a tailored program, creati ng your ideal getaway. This allows you the freedom to go when you want, where you want and include exactly what you want!
Our goal is to ensure that you benefi t from our experti se and service. Whether you are traveling solo, or as a couple, family or group, we can reliably deliver the value, experience and personal service you expect and deserve. Join us once, and you will understand why our guests come back to us year aft er year.
Nancy
Hi Miriam,
I kept thinking about emailing you. The trip to Egypt was amazing and met all our expectati ons. The enti re trip went like clockwork and was beauti fully planned for the ti me we had. The guides in Cairo and the Luxor area were especially well informed and we enjoyed speaking with them, not only about Egypti an history but also about the current politi cal situati on. Congratulati ons to you and Maupintour. We would not hesitate to recommend or to go with you again. I especially enjoyed taking our son---it’s a trip he’ll never forget. All the best.
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South Africa
outh Africa, almost twice the size of Texas, is a land of exoti c adventures, fascinati ng cultures, and ecological biodiversity. Take part in a classic “big game” safari hunt with your camera in Kruger Nati onal Park or cage-dive with the Great White Sharks in the crystal clear, blue waters off Cape Town. Explore the history and traditi ons of the nati ve Zulu Kingdom and the Afrikaans founders and understand the troubled history of Soweto were gold miners once lived under segregati on. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, you are sure to enjoy many sunny days on your journey to this southern-most point of the African conti nent. Experience the romanti c remnants of Victorian elegance in Cape Town or admire the enchanti ng natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. Dance the night away in big-city Johannesburg or experience the historical beauty of Durban, the capital city. South Africa today has overcome its troubled past to welcome all visitors with open arms and a warm South African welcome.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
• Visit South Africa Museum, Colorful Malay Quarter and more • Enjoy seeing the Botswana wildlife while taking a drive in a open 4x4 safari vehicle • Explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and the Okavango channels by motorboat • Experience a stay in a luxury tree-house at Sussi Lodge, built into the living canopy of giant ebony trees lining the bank.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Private Transfers • Two 4x4 safari vehicle adventures • Experience a stay at Camp Moremi that is located on the beauti ful Xakanaxa Lagoon in the heart of the Okavango Delta • A Visit to Chobe a place that is well known for its populati ons of elephant and buff alo
otswana refl ects the mysti que of Africa in its abundant wildlife, its beauti ful sunsets, and its uncharted landscapes of grasslands, natural water channels, savanna and forests. It stands as an emerald green gem in contrast to the stark Kalahari Desert. This custom program allows you to choose your date, have assistance and local guides at all stops, enjoy game viewing in Botswana at both the famous Okavango Delta and Chobe Nati onal Park, plus explore Cape Town and Victoria Falls.
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Day 2 Cape Town
Today you will venture through the streets crowded with history. Highlights include The South Africa Museum, Company Gardens, Parliament Buildings, Castles of Good Hope, Colorful Malay Quarter, District Six Museum, Green Market Square, Signal Hill, Camps Bay and Clift on and then drop off and collecti on from the cable car stati on at Table Mountain. HOTEL TABLE BAY
Day 3 Botswana, Moremi
Depart on an Air Botswana fl ight from Cape Town to Maun in Botswana and then transfer for a scheduled charter fl ight to Xakanxa airstrip in Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Two nights at Camp Moremi on a fully inclusive basis. Camp Moremi accommodates only 22 guests in East African- style safari tents, individually situated on raised
teak platf orms. Each tent has its own private bathroom situated adjacent to the tent. Acti viti es include tracking big game on morning and aft ernoon game drives by open 4x4 safari vehicle, excellent bird-watching, exploring the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat. HOTEL CAMP MOREMI
Day 4 Botswana, Moremi
Enjoy morning and aft ernoon acti viti es within Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Camp Moremi is situated on the beauti ful Xakanaxa Lagoon in the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Xakanaxa is renowned as one of the best game viewing areas in Botswana. Shaded by giant ebony trees, the magnifi cent Moremi tree lodge is an elegant elevated thatch and ti mber structure consisti ng of a main lounge, wildlife reference library, dining room and stylishly decorated cocktail bar cooled by overhead punkah-punkah fans. The large sun deck aff ords an unsurpassed view of Xakanaxa Lagoon. A secluded swimming pool, covered boma and elevated observati on
platf orm assures Camp Moremi of its status as one of Botswana’s fi nest desti nati ons. HOTEL CAMP MOREMI
Day 5 Botswana, Chobe
This morning you will depart on a scheduled charter fl ight from Camp Moremi to Kasane Airport. Upon arrival at Kasane airport, you will be transferred by road into Chobe National Park and further to Chobe Game Lodge. Two nights at Chobe Game Lodge, the only permanent lodge situated within the boundaries of Chobe National Park, on a fully inclusive basis. All rooms at the lodge are river facing and are air conditioned with overhead fans, complimentary mini bar and en-suite bathrooms, each with tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms have their very own private terrace. HOTEL CHOBE GAME LODGE
Enjoy a choice of land or water acti viti es and
secluded retreat. HOTEL SUSSI LODGE
Day 8 Livingston, Return Home
Aft er breakfast and a choice of your acti vity, travelers will be collected at Sussi Lodge at a pre-determined ti me and transferred to the Livingstone Airport for their onward travel arrangements.
Booking code: BOT
Land only rates are per person based on double occupancy for room only. Airfare is not included in the land only price. Internal fl ights are included in the land tour rate. Return fl ight needs to be booked out of Livingston. Please inquire about our competi ti ve rates at the ti me of booking. Pre/Post nights are available upon request. Reservati on deposit is $750 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
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the most complete game experience in the Chobe area. Chobe is well known for its populati ons of elephant and buff alo, as well as many other species of wildlife. Game drives are conducted in open sided 4X4 vehicles ensuring maximum visibility, while game viewing on the Chobe River is conducted by small, shallow draft and highly maneuverable boats piloted by expert boatmen. HOTEL CHOBE GAME LODGE
Day 7 Zambia, Sussi & Chuma
Depart Botswana into Zambia by scheduled road transfer. One night accommodati on at Sussi Lodge on a fully inclusive basis. Guest accommodati on consists of 10 luxury tree- houses, built into the living canopy of giant ebony trees lining the bank. Each unit has a private view of the Zambezi from its own deck among the branches. Resident wildlife, such as hippopotamus and elephant, is likely to wander through the Lodge grounds at any ti me, since in the Nati onal Park they have priority. A wide choice of acti viti es adds to the att racti ons of this elegant,
Day 1 Cape Town
Meet and Greet services upon arrival at Cape Town Airport and road transfer to the Table Bay Hotel, situated within the V&A Waterfront. The aft ernoon and evening can be spent at leisure. The Table Bay Hotel, located on Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, straddles the anti que breakwater and is an architectural masterpiece, capturing the essence of the enchanti ng Cape, the Victorian elegance of yesterday, combined with the contemporary design of today. It is in perfect
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xplore the wonders of southern Africa: game viewing in Botswana’s Chobe Nati onal Park, Zambia’s fabulous Victoria Falls, plus South Africa’s Kruger Nati onal Park, the Cape Winelands, and Cape Town. The region possesses a natural glory that dazzles, from desert to bushveld, from mountain peaks to wide, unspoiled beaches, and from majesti c waterfalls to the crashing Cape of Good Hope ocean waves. Topping on the cake is the visit to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Two-day private game reserve stay beside Kruger Nati onal Park • Three-day stay at Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront • Finale game viewing in Botswana’s Chobe Nati onal Park • Cable car ride up Table Mountain and excursion to the Cape of Good Hope • Visit Victoria Falls
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 1 night at The Rosebank Hotel in Johannesburg • 2 nights at Chobe Marina Lodge, Chobe Nati onal Park • 3 nights at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel
Days 1 Arrive Cape town
Meet and Greet services upon arrival at Cape Town Airport and road transfer to the Table Bay Hotel, situated within the V&A Waterfront. Accommodati ons in standard rooms with en-suite faciliti es on a Bed and Breakfast basis. The aft ernoon and evening can be spent at leisure. The Table Bay Hotel, located on Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, straddles the anti que breakwater and is an architectural masterpiece, capturing the essence of the enchanti ng Cape, the Victorian elegance of yesterday, combined with the contemporary
design of today. It is in perfect harmony with the backdrop of Table Mountain, the historic working harbour and the yacht bay. VICTORIA AND ALFRED HOTEL
Day 2 Everything Cape Town
Sightseeing of Cape Town includes the Malay Quarter and the historic Dutch East India Company Gardens. Weather permitti ng, ascend one of the African great natural wonders, Table Mountain. The cable car ride off ers magnifi cent views of the town and beaches. The aft ernoon is free in Cape Town and your hotel could not be bett er located, on the Waterfront, at the doorstep of fi ne shops. VICTORIA AND ALFRED HOTEL
Day 3 Cape of Good Hope
Travel to the ti p of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope, with breathtaking ocean vistas. Sandy beaches, steep cliff s and wild fl owers abound as you pass through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to Bonte Bok and Cape mountain zebra. Stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and see the penguin colony at Boulders Beach before returning to Cape Town. VICTORIA AND ALFRED HOTEL
Day 7 Victoria Falls
Fly to Livingstone, gateway to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. The Falls are more than a mile wide and one of the Natural Wonders of the World. The deafening roar of the water and the misty haze makes it apparent why local tribes called the falls, Mosi-o-Tunya, “the smoke that thunders.” This evening there is a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River above the falls. Stay in DAVID LIVINGSTONE SAFARI LODGE.
Day 8 More falls
You’ll feel the mist and see the rainbows of majesti c Victoria Falls during a walk through the rainforest, with stops at viewpoints along the way. There is also a game drive in the Mosi-o-Tunya Nati onal Park. Return to David Livingstone Safari Lodge.
Day 9 Chobe Nati onal Park
Cross into Botswana, “jewel of Africa”, to Chobe Nati onal Park. Chobe is known for its populati ons of elephant and buff alo, beauti ful kudu, plus big cat predators. Game viewing is provided the aft ernoon of arrival, plus morning and aft ernoon the next day. Enjoy a choice of land or water acti viti es for the most complete game experience in the Chobe area. River cruises allow you to see animals as they come to the bank to drink and oft en happen upon hippos. CHOBE MARINA LODGE
Day 10 Chobe Nati onal Park
Another day to explore this wildlife paradise! CHOBE MARINA LODGE
Day 11 Return Home
A great send off -- enjoy a fi nal game viewing drive this morning. Mid-morning return to Livingstone to catch the return fl ights home via Johannesburg.
2013 Dates & Rates: Operates daily year round. . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $5,990
Booking code: DSA
Land only rate is per person based on double occupancy. On tour fl ights Johannesburg/ Mpumalanga, Mpumalanga/Johannesburg, Johannesburg/Cape Town, Cape Town/ Johannesburg/Livingstone, and Livingstone/ Johannesburg are included in the land tour rate. Internati onal airfare is not included. With the purchase of internati onal airfare through Maupintour, arrival transfers are included. Single supplement is from $1,729. Visa is required and is the responsibility of the traveler to secure. Pre/ post nights are available upon request. Reservati on deposit is $750 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
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Day 4 Private Game reserve
Catch a cross country fl ight to stay at a private game reserve adjacent to world famous Kruger Nati onal Park. The area att racts elephants, white rhino, giraff e, antelope and their predators, the great cats- -cheetah, leopard and lion. Game viewing is prime; the surrounding bush holds high wildlife concentrati on. Stay at Makalali Private Game Reserve Lodge, situated on the banks of a river, and complete with open boma fi re ring and billowing mosquito nets surrounding your bedstead. Be transported to a bygone era of Africa, enjoying this classic safari experience.
Day 5 Private Game reserve
Your safari adventure conti nues on early morning and late aft ernoon game drives, in open Land Rovers. You are accompanied by an experienced ranger and a tracker. Laze away the aft ernoon in camp or accompany the ranger on a game walk through the bush. Africa comes alive as the sun sets and your game drive is extended to look for nocturnal animals.
Day 6 On to Johannesburg
The early morning game drive provides an exciti ng exit of the Kruger area. Then fl y to Johannesburg, or “Joburg,” as the locals call it. On arrival Joburg, visit Soweto, an acronym for South Western Townships. Originally the living quarters for goldmine workers, Soweto is famous as the fl ash point of the 1976 race riots, which signaled the end of apartheid in South Africa. Remainder of the day is free. ROSEBANK HOTEL
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BBHIGHLIGHTS:
• Enjoy a fun fi lled day in Chobe with a land or water acti vity of your choice • Discover the African wilderness together with the Young Explore family programs • Take a drive in a 4x4 vehicle in the Okavango Delta • Learn survival skill that you might use to survive in the bush • Explore Cape Town with a full day trip to the Cape Peninsula & Cape Point or Robben Island
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• A Chance to see animals that you may have never seen before and up close and in their inhabitants • Land and water acti viti es • Private transfers
Day 1 Johannesburg, Welcome to Africa!
You will be met in Johannesburg and transferred for your overnight at the MONDIOR CONCORDE HOTEL
Today you will start your exciti ng safari when you are transferred to the airport to catch your fl ight to Zambia! You will
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o to Botswana at your peril… The visitor here is oft en profoundly changed, even aft er a short ti me. For this is a good country, a place where, for the most part, Governments and people have behaved with propriety and with respect for others. It is a place that is ready to break the heart in unexpected ways…”. – Alexander McCall Smith
be welcomed off your fl ight with broad smiles to enjoy a 1h30min road transfer to the legendary and world famous CHOBE GAME LODGE
Today enjoy a choice of land or water acti viti es and the most complete game experience in the Chobe area. CHOBE GAME LODGE
Day 4 Botswana, Okavango Delta
Young Explorers – you’ll enjoy every minute of this exciti ng unique family safari. The Young Explorer’s programs are specially designed safaris off ering families the opportunity to discover the wonders of the African wilderness together. Parents can relax and parti cipate at their leisure. YOUNG EXPLORERS CAMP
The day begins before sunrise. Enjoy a light breakfast around the campfi re before heading out to see what the bush has in store for us. Following the water’s edge gives us the chance to examine some of the tracks left by overnight visitors, as well as identi fying some of the multi tude of animals, birds and insects that inhabit the forests. Today learn some traditi onal bush skills and later enjoy a mokora (dugout canoe) ride on the Delta. YOUNG EXPLORERS CAMP
With the sunrise comes an introducti on to driving large 4x4 vehicles, which are vital out in the bush. While out and about we are sure to bump into some of the many species of large mammals that inhabit the Okavango Delta including wild dogs, elephants, lion, buff alo, cheetah, wildebeest and impala. Later, you may wish to try your angling skills Okavango style, either along the banks
of lagoons and channels or, for the more adventurous from the mokoro. YOUNG EXPLORERS CAMP
Day 7 South Africa, Cape Town
The morning is spent discussing your stay. Aft er this informal bush evaluati on you will then be awarded your Okavango Delta certi fi cate making you an offi cial member of a truly select group of bushrangers. Fly to Cape Town. COMMODORE HOTEL
Cape Town off ers the visitor a great combinati on of scenic beauty, outdoors and cultural experiences. Aft er breakfast enjoy your choice of acti viti es either a full day trip to either Cape Peninsula & Cape Point or Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. COMMODORE HOTEL
Aft er breakfast enjoy a half day trip included of Cape Town City, Table Mountain & the Waterfront. COMMODORE HOTEL
Day 10 Return Home
Aft er your last breakfast in Cape Town you will be transferred back to the airport for your return fl ight home, bringing to an end an unforgett able family adventure!! HOTEL COMMODORE
Booking code: SBF
Note: Land only rates are per person based on double occupancy for room only. Airfare is not included. Internal fl ights are included in the land tour rate. Children rates available. Pre/Post nights are available upon request. Reservati on deposit is $750 per person.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
• Explore the Egypti an Museum including Tutankhamun’s arti facts • Full day sightseeing the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Memphis and Saqqara • Visit Karnak and Luxor temples in Luxor • See Upper Egypt’s Temple of Abu Simbel • Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and Kom Ombo’s twin shrine • Visit King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings • Enjoy the knowledge and experti se of an Egyptologist tour manager
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 3 nights at the Conrad Cairo in Cairo • 4 night Nile River cruise aboard the 5-star M.S. Royal Lily • 1 night at the Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo • On tour fl ights Cairo/Luxor, Aswan/Abu Simbel/Cairo • All meals included in Egypt, starti ng with breakfast on Day 3 • 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners (bott led water included)
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Day 3 Giza Pyramids/Sphinx/Saqqara
Experience one the oldest forms of transportati on — a camelback ride — to the base of the Giza Pyramids. Examine Cheop’s Great Pyramid, 4,500 years old and covering 13 acres at its base. The famous Giza plateau also includes Chephren and Mycerinus Pyramids and the Sphinx, protector of the pharaohs. A visit is included to the fascinati ng Solar Boat Museum, meant to transport the pharaoh in the aft erlife. This aft ernoon tour Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt, and the necropolis at Saqqara to see Djoser’s Step Pyramid, the oldest freestanding stone structure in the world. CONRAD CAIRO
Day 4 Luxor/Karnak Temple complex/ M.S. Royal Lily cruise
Fly up the Nile Valley to Luxor, known as Thebes in pharaonic ti mes. Visit the Karnak Temple complex, built by generati ons of pharaohs and covering 60 acres, then follow the parti ally buried two-mile Avenue of the Ram-headed Sphinxes to Luxor Temple, well-preserved by its cover of desert sand unti l discovery in the 19th century. Embark on the M.S. Royal Lily, a deluxe river cruiser, for four-night passage up the legendary Nile. Att end the Sound and Light Show this evening. M.S. ROYAL LILY
Day 5 Luxor/Valleys of the Kings and Queens
Cross to the west shore of the Nile to the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the famed necropolis where tombs of 64 pharaohs have been found, including that of Tutankhamun, whose treasures were miraculously intact aft er 3,000 years. You visit the tomb, not normally seen by tourists. View the unique colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. M.S. ROYAL LILY
Day 6 Nile cruise/Edfu/Kom Ombo
Sail to Edfu for a visit to the nearly intact Temple of Horus, the falcon god, built by Ptolemy III in 230 BC. Aft er lunch, conti nue cruising up the Nile past small villages, palm trees, and farmers working in fi elds much the same as they did 2,000 years ago — with donkeys and camels. Dock at Kom Ombo to visit the twin temples dedicated to Horus and to Sobek, the crocodile god. M.S. ROYAL LILY
Day 7 Aswan/Philae Temple
The M.S. Royal Lily docks in Aswan, locati on of the largest landfi ll dam in the world — the High Dam — built to control the annual Nile
2013 Dates & Rates: Operates Weekly year round. . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $2,950
Booking code: NSC
Land/cruise only rate is per person based on double occupancy. On tour fl ights Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Abu Simbel/Cairo are included in the Land/ cruise rates. Internati onal airfare is not included. Please inquire about our competi ti ve rates at the ti me of booking. Single supplement is from $919. Visa is required and is the responsibility of the traveler to secure. Pre/post nights are available upon request. Reservati on deposit is $750 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
hispers of the treasures of Tutankhamun echo in the Valley of the Kings. From the Pyramids and bustling bazaars of Cairo to the graceful temples on the banks of the Nile, your Egyptologist tour manager will bring to life the magnifi cent wonders of this ancient culture. Find friendly smiles around every turn, ride a camel to the base of the Giza Pyramids, and sail up the Nile River as pharaohs did many millennia past.
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It’s ti me to go to Egypt Depart USA
Board your overnight fl ight from the USA to Cairo.
Day 1 Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, jewel of the Nile! Make your way to your hotel and enjoy a three night stay downtown. CONRAD CAIRO
Day 2 Cairo/Egypti an Museum
Morning tour the Egypti an Museum, containing the largest arti fact collecti on from pharaonic ti mes, including the unparalleled treasures of the tomb of Tutankhamun—the “Boy King.” Your Egyptologist guide shows you the gold mask, toys, jewelry and throne, all found in the pharaoh’s tomb across the Nile from Luxor. Lunch is out on the town. Then visit the Old City of Cairo, including the Mohammed Ali Mosque in the Citadel. Enjoy a walk through the bazaar of Khan el Khalili where stalls and shops overfl ow with jewelry, copper, brass,carpets, and spices. CONRAD CAIRO
fl ooding and to provide electricity. Visit Philae Temple, relocated from another island to save it from the rising river waters when the dam was built, and see the granite quarry where an ancient obelisk lies cracked and unfi nished. Later, visit the Internati onal Museum of Nubia, housing pharaonic monuments and statues, plus Copti c treasures. M.S. ROYAL LILY
Day 8 Abu Simbel/Cairo
Fly to Abu Simbel, the colossal temple carved from solid rock in 1235 BC. by the great Ramses II. Beside it stands the Temple of Hathor, built to honor the Pharaoh’s wife, Nefertari. In the 1960’s, the temples were moved piece-by-piece 200 feet up the hill to preserve them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. This evening, fl y back to Cairo for your farewell dinner. CONCORDE EL SALAM HOTEL CAIRO
Day 9 Conclude Cairo
It’s ti me to return home with life-long memories and treasures from the land of the pharaohs. Saida, as-salam alaikoom! Cruise accommodati ons are outside cabins with private faciliti es aboard the M.S. Royal Lily. All shore excursions and cruise ti pping are included.
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apan is an exciti ng mixture of ancient cultural traditi ons and the latest in modern and futurist technology. From a trip on the ultra-fast Bullet trains to a quiet walk through the exquisite gardens surrounding gilded temples and shrines, Japan hassomething to off er everyone. Choose from shopping in the bustling retail of Tokyo; savoring the healthful, quiet serenity of a Japanese spa; or skiing in the former Olympic site of Sapporo. Taste the fi nest sushi in its birthplace, delight in demonstrati ons of the fi ne arts of origami or Kabuki Theater, experience the refi ned att enti on of a Geisha, or discover the latest electronic toy. There is endless discovery….only in Japan.
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Asia Discover Japan
The Golden Pavilion Awaits With six centuries of history and splendor, Kinkakuji continues to mesmerize and inspire all who stand before it. Set amongst magnifi cent strolling gardens and overlooking the surrounding mirror pond, Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion awaits your arrival.
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apan is a country of contradicti ons. Made up of the four islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, it combines massive urban sprawl with areas of outstanding natural beauty. Tightly packed, vibrant skyscraper citi es are crowded onto fl at coastal plains, while steep, densely forested mountains and volcanoes rise inland. This seven day tour will give you a fl avor of Japan, leaving you savoring for more!!
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Imperial Palace Plaza, Meiji shrine & Omotesando Street • Riding the fi rst class bullet train from Odawara Stati on to Kyoto • Visit the Kiyomizu Temple
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• A chance to see the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan • Visit Kegon Waterfall • Hakone sightseeing cruise • Private car transfers
Day 1 Welcome to Tokyo
Arrive Tokyo Internati onal Airport. You will be met by your driver and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax. IMPERIAL HOTEL
Day 2 All that is Tokyo
Spend a whole day seeing the sights of Tokyo including the Imperial Palace Plaza, Meiji shrine, dedicated to the deifi ed spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. The spacious shrine grounds off er walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll. We will also visit Omotesando Street. Referred to as Tokyo’s Champs-Elysees, Omotesando is a one kilometer long, tree lined avenue, serving as the main approach to Meiji Shrine. Numerous stores, bouti ques, cafes and restaurants, including several leading fashion brand shops, stand along the avenue. Our day will also include visits to the Ginza District and the Asakusa Kannon Temple with Nakamise Shopping Arcade. IMPERIAL HOTEL
Day 3 Nikko Nati onal Park
Today, we will spend the day at Nikko Nati onal Park, one of Japan’s most beauti ful nature locales, located 125 km from Tokyo. We will visit Toshogu Shrine. The lavishly decorated shrine complex consists of more than a dozen Shinto and Buddhist buildings set in a beauti ful forest. Our visits will also take us to Yomeimon Gate, Futaarasan Shrine, Kegon Waterfall (ranked as one of the three most beauti ful waterfalls in Japan) and Lake Chuzenji. The sight of Kegon Waterfall in combinati on with Lake Chuzenji can be enjoyed from Akechidaira Observatory, which is accessible by ropeway from Akechidaira Plateau. IMPERIAL HOTEL
Day 4 Hakone
Today we will leave for Hakone via Kamakura where we will visit the Great image of Buddha and Komache Street. With a height of 13.35 meters, it is the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara’s Todaiji Temple. We will conti nue on to Hakone via the scenic Shonan Coast. On arrival at Hakone, we will visit Lake Cruise on placid Lake Ashi and ride the Sky Gondola on Mt. Komagatake. GORA KADAN RYOKAN
Day 5 Transfer to Kyoto
Start your day by riding the fi rst class bullet train from Odawara Stati on to Kyoto. Your guide will drive you to Nara, where you will visit Todaiji Temple, the Kasuga shrine with its 1,000 stone lanterns and Deer Park. KYOTO HOTEL
Day 6 Kyoto
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing as we visit the Golden Pavillion, a world heritage site, the Rock Garden of Ryoanji Temple, Nijo Castle, the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the fi rst shogun of the Edo Period and the Sanjyusangendo Hall, meaning 33 intervals. It derives its name from the number of intervals between the building’s support columns, a traditi onal method of measuring the size of a building. We will also visit the Kiyomizu Temple. The Kiyomizu Temple, is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall’s pure waters. Kiyomizudera is best known for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside below. The stage aff ords visitors a nice view of the numerous cherry and maple trees below that erupt in a sea of color in spring and fall, as well as of the city of Kyoto in the distance. KYOTO HOTEL
Day 7 Japan see you next ti me
Today, we bid sayonara to this beauti ful country as we head back home.
7 Day Customized From $10,700 Per Person, Land & Cruise
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pend an enchanti ng week visiti ng the jewels of the Far East. One of the most spectacular city vistas on earth Hong Kong city eff ecti vely straddles the stretch of water separati ng it from the mainland. Just an hour away by sea from the glitzy skyscrapers of Hong Kong lies Macau - a slower, smaller and older city. The streets are cobbled and winding, colonial buildings stand side by side with Buddhist temples and old men snooze in back alleys. While local authoriti es have been marketi ng Macau to the world as “Monaco of the East”, others have described it as “China with a Portuguese accent”. In the end, this is Macau, individualisti c, and defi antly unique.
Day 1 Hong Kong, China
Arrive in Hong Kong. Your private car will pick you up at the Hong Kong airport to take you to your hotel. No acti viti es are planned so that you may rest from your long journey. GRAND HYATT, HONG KONG
Day 2 Hong Kong Island Morning Tour
Today you will tour the exoti c legend that is Hong Kong. Be amazed by this exciti ng City of Life with this half-day tour. Your coach tour will take you to the Victoria Peak where you will be amazed by the spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline, the world-famous Victoria Harbor and Kow- loon, the towering skyscrapers, and the peaceful green hillsides. You will also visit Aberdeen Fishing Village, a value-added presti gious jewelry factory and the Stanley Market where you can spoil yourself in this shopper’s paradise.
Aft er a short rest at the hotel, you see the Night Bar, The World of Suzie Wong, and Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter. A fabulous Chinese style dinner will be off ered to you at the famous Jumbo Floati ng Restaurant in Aberdeen. A visit to the unique and world famous Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum will be followed by the 360-degree panoramic view from the highest viewing platf orm of the Sky Terrace. (Breakfast, Dinner). GRAND HYATT, HONG KONG
Day 3 Lantau Explorer
Your day-long Lantau Explorer tour begins with an approximately 8 AM pick from your hotel. You will fi rst stop at the Avenue of Stars and a jewelry factory. You will then travel to Tung Chung Cable car stati on and experience the best view of Hong Kong with Ngong Ping 360 Cable car up to Ngong Ping. A walking tour of Tai O Fishing Village, known as the “Venice of the East”, will be followed by a visit to the Great Buddha Statue and a delicious vegetarian lunch served in the Po Lin Monastery. Next you will visit Ngong Ping Village, a culturally-themed village combining att racti ons, shopping, dining, and entertainment. The fi nal explorati on trail of Lantau will take you for an amazing 20-25 minutes ride onboard the 5.7km Ngong Ping 360 cable car between Lantau and Tung Chung city. (Breakfast, Lunch) GRAND HYATT, HONG KONG
Day 4 Bubba Gump
Today you can spend most of the day as you please. Enjoy a leisurely 2-hour lunch at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, a restaurant themed on the movie “Forrest Gump” and his philosophy and love of shrimp. The décor showcases memorabilia and photos from the movie, along with reproducti ons of script pages, storyboards, and costumes. The menu features shrimp, but they have also won awards for their Dixie-style baby back ribs and drink menu. With a locati on at the third level of The Peak Tower, there is a spectacular view of the Victoria Harbor.
Aft er your delicious lunch with the spectacular view from The Peak Tower, a private car will meet your at your hotel for the short ride from the Grand Hyatt in
Hong Kong to the Veneti an in Macau.A private car will pick you around 4 PM to take you to the Macau Ferry Terminal to meet up with your coach for an exciti ng evening in Macau. You will discover the magic of the Chinese and Portu- guese cultures with this night tour, seeing the newly developed att racti ons and heritage of Macau. Your tour will visit the famous theme att racti on, Macau Fisherman Wharf & Babylon Casino, which combines entertainment, accommodati on, fi ne dining, retail, conventi on, and exhibiti on faciliti es in one single locati on. A quick glimpse at the Kum Lam Statue and Macau Tower from the coach, and the tour will proceed to The Old Bakery , a place to purchase those diff erent kind of souvenirs and snacks. Next stop is the landmark of Macau (Ruins of St. Paul's), a church dati ng back to 1602, damaged by fi re in 1835. Another chance to shop, this ti me at a Duty Free Shop, before returning to the Veneti an where the tour ends.(Breakfast, Lunch). GRAND HYATT, HONG KONG
Day 5 Everything Macau
Today, you will visit the Statue of Kum Iam, the goddess of Mercy, followed by a visit to the Macau Tower. Here you will be able to explore the shops inside the tower at or alternati vely, enter the observati on deck for a panoramic view of Macau and the Pearl River Delta (entrance fee not included). You will then visit the 400-year-old A-Ma Temple, the most famous temple in Macau. Aft er lunch on your own, the tour will visit Macau landmark, Ruins of St. Paul. You will be able to enjoy a walking tour from there to Ladies Street and Senado Square. Your last stop will be an opportunity to break the Bank of Macau at the world famous casino before returning to your hotel. (Breakfast) THE VENETIAN RESORT & CASINO
Day 6 Tsai Tien (Farewell) Macau and Hong Kong
Aft er a leisurely breakfast in your hotel, a private car will take you to Macau Internati onal airport for return fl ight home. (Breakfast).
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Coach Tour of Victoria Peak • Visit Aberdeen Fishing Village • Tour the famous Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum • See the developed att racti ons and heritage of Macau
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 4 night at The Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong • 1 nights at The Veneti an Resort & Casino • 5 breakfast 2 Lunch 1 Dinner
or the experienced traveler, spend a few days in China and visit places that off er adventure and knowledge into the Chinese culture. Visit the beauti ful city of Suzhou, known for its classical gardens or Huangshan Mountain, famous for its “strange pines, absurd stones, sea of clouds and hot springs”
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Visit Yu Yuan Gardens and Humble Administrators Garden • Take a trip to Liuhe pagoda and Meijiawu tea village • Explore Huangshan City
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• A chance to see the biggest inkstone • Private car and coach transfers • Cable car ride
Day 1 Arrive Shanghai
Arrive Shanghai. Private transfer to your hotel. Relax for the rest of the day. RENAISSANCE YU GARDEN
Day 2 All that is Shanghai
Aft er breakfast, morning visit to Yu Yuan Gardens, and then visit Old Town Market and Nanjing road. The Old Town of Shanghai displays the richness of Ming and Qing architecture and the vibrancy of traditi onal Shanghai street life. Some call this Shanghai’s “Chinatown” because of the traditi onal atmosphere, though the bright visages of Colonel Sanders and neon lights lining the narrow alleys add a modern touch. We will have lunch at a local restaurant. In the aft ernoon, we will take a walk on the Bund, and visit to Shanghai World Financial Center. RENAISSANCE YU GARDEN
Day 3 Suzhou Gardens
Aft er breakfast, morning drive to Suzhou by private coach. The beauti ful waterside City of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province in South China is most famous for its elegant classical gardens. We will visit the Humble Administrators Garden (a World Cultural Heritage site) and Master of Nets Garden - the smallest of the Suzhou residenti al gardens, yet it is the most impressive because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size. Lunch will be at a local restaurant followed by a Canal Cruise and Suzhou No.1 silk mill. Return to Shanghai in the evening. RENAISSANCE YU GARDEN
Day 4 Huangshan
Today, we will drive to Hangzhou (the capital of Zhejiang province) by private coach. With enchanti ng natural beauty and abundant cultural heritages, the city is known as ‘Heaven on Earth’. We will also visit Lin Ying temple - a premier showpiece in the West Lake environs and one of the ten most famous Buddhist temples of China - and Fei Lai park. Visit to the West Lake cruise. Aft er lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit Liuhe pagoda and Meijiawu tea village, then drive to Huangshan. Overnight in Huangshan Hotel. CROWNE PLAZA HUANGSHAN HOTEL
Day 5 Huangshan Mountain
Aft er breakfast visit Huangshan Mountain. In 1990 it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site and World Natural Heritage Site.We will take Yungu cablecar up. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then visit Beginning-to-believe Peak, Black Tiger Pine, Cloud-dispelling Pavilion. Flying-over Rock and Bright Summit. XI HAI HOTEL
DAY 6 HUANGSHAN, YIXIAN & HONGCUN
Watch the sunrise at early morning, then visit Lion Peak, Stone Monkey Gazing at the sea, Dawn Pavilion, Refreshing Terrace and others. Take the cable car down and have lunch at a local restaurant. Drive to Yixian and Hongcun Village. This village enjoys the reputati on of ‘a village in the beauti ful Chinese picture’ because of its locati on at high alti tude and being shrouded by clouds and mist. It has about 137 Ming and Qing style residences. We will drive to Tunxi and visit Tunxi old street, Hukaiwen Ink-sti ck Factory. Along the street there are many shops that have existed for over one hundred years. Curios and knick-knacks including inkstones, brushes, local teas, and Mao badges can also be found. It is a paradise for tourists to buy souvenirs rich in Chinese culture with comparati vely lower prices and is a must-see when you are traveling in Huangshan City. At the Ink-sti ck factory, you can fi nd the biggest inkstone weighing about 27,558 pounds. Aft er dinner, we will take the fl ight back to shanghai. Pick up and transfer to hotel. RENAISSANCE YU GARDEN
Day 7 Return home
Morning at leisure, and then transfer to the airport for the departure fl ight.
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ee China’s famous Three Gorges, the Great Wall, Beijing’s Forbidden City and Summer Palace, Xian and Shanghai. Learn about the vast history, art and culture of this amazing country.
HIGHLIGHTS: • The Great Wall of China • Explore the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace • See the Terra-Cott a Warriors of Xian • 3-day Yangtze River cruise
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• On-tour fl ights Beijing/Xian/ Chongqing and Yichang/Shanghai. • 3 nights at The Peninsula Beijing in Beijing • 2 nights at the Sofi tel Xian • 3 nights at Le Royal Meridien Shanghai • 3 nights cruising downstream on the Yangtze River aboard Victoria Cruises • 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 3 dinners
Days 1 Depart USA
Arrive Beijing with private car transfer to the hotel. THE PENINSULA BEIJING
Day 2 Great Wall/Ming Tombs
Walk along the incomparable Great Wall, built so wide that fi ve horsemen could pass shoulder-to- shoulder. Stroll along the Sacred Way past huge stone animals, warriors and Mandarin guards to the ancient Ming Tombs. Enjoy a traditi onal Peking Duck dinner this evening. THE PENINSULA BEIJING
Day 3 Forbidden City/Tiananmen Square
Begin your day exploring Tiananmen Square. Enter the Forbidden City, the 250 acre compound, now the Imperial Palace Museum, which houses historic treasures from throughout China. THE PENINSULA BEIJING
Day 4 Hutong Tour/Xian
Visit the Temple of Heaven, where Emperors of China came to worship, followed by a hutong rickshaw tour of Beijing and have lunch with a local family. Fly to Xian this aft ernoon. SOFITEL ON RENMIN SQUARE
Day 5 Terra-Cott a Warriors/Great Mosque
At the Qin Shi Huang Di Tomb, see over 8,000 life-sized Terracott a Warriors and horses guarding the tomb. These fi gures were buried over 2000 years ago in a huge pit covering more than three acres. SOFITEL ON RENMIN SQUARE
Day 6 Xian/Chongqing/Yangtze Cruise
See the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a sevenstory Buddhist temple, located on the grounds of the Temple of Good Will. Fly to Chongqing and visit the zoo to see the Giant Pandas, China’s Ambassador to the world. This evening embark on your cruise on the Yangtze River. VICTORIA CRUISES
Day 7 Cruise/Shibaozhai
Enjoy scenery soon to be lost under the waters when the Three Gorges Dam is completed. Visit Shibaozhai, an 11-story pavilion built during the 1700’s, Fengdu or Wanzhou. VICTORIA CRUISES
Day 8 Three Gorges
Pass through the Three Gorges—the Qutang, Wu and Xiling, each of which has its own special characteristi cs. The Qutang is the shortest, but considered the most beauti ful. Xiling, with its many narrow curves and stretches, is the longest of the three gorges. VICTORIA CRUISES
Day 9 Three Georges Dam Project/Shanghai
Visit the Three Gorges Dam Project to learn about the dam and its infl uences. Then sail to Yichang to disembark and fl y to Shanghai, known as the city of the future by the Chinese. LE ROYAL MERIDIEN SHANGHAI
Day 10 Shanghai Museum/Jade Buddha Temple
Your tour of Shanghai includes visits to the Yu Yuan Garden, dati ng from the 16th century of the Ming Dynasty, and the Jade Buddha Temple, to see the two precious jade statues. LE ROYAL MERIDIEN SHANGHAI
Day 11 Shanghai
Tour the Shanghai Museum on People’s Square. The Museum houses art and arti facts from ancient China. See ancient ceramics, calligraphy, jade, and Ming and Qing furniture. Aft er lunch out on the town, remainder of your day is free. LE ROYAL MERIDIEN SHANGHAI
Day 12 Conclude Shanghai
A private car transfer is provided to the airport, for your return fl ights home.
2013 DATES & RATES: Operates Wednesday and Friday on weekly basis. . . . . . . . . . . . from $4399
Booking Code: YCH
Land/cruise only rate is per person based on double occupancy On-tour fl ights Beijing/Xian, Xian/ Chongqing and Yichang/ Shanghai are included in land/cruise rate. Internati onal airfare is not included. Please inquire about our competi ti ve rates at the ti me of booking. Single supplement is from $2,119. Visa is required and is the responsibility of the traveler to secure. Pre/ post nights are available upon request. Reservati on deposit is $750 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
The Great Wall of China
12 Day Customized From $4,399 Per Person, Land/Cruise~ ~ aupintour.comM
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ump into Ireland….with ancient myths and legends to uncover, amazing landscapes to explore, and locals who will be more than happy to reveal Ireland’s hidden gems. Travel the literary roads of the great Irish poets, enjoy the exciti ng atmosphere of a real Irish Pub, or take part in the many events of “The Gathering”, a year-long celebrati on of everything Irish around the world. Sleep in a historical, stone-walled castle; visit the home of Waterford crystal; tour the Old Jamison Disti llery; or just explore the excitement of the modern citi es of Ireland. A trip to Ireland will be a trip to remember.
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I EuropeClassic Europe
reate lifeti me family memories on this iti nerary featuring highlights of England, France, Switzerland and Italy. Visit Shakespeare’s Globe Theater and ride the London Eye. Experience history and culture at the Louvre in Paris, at the Uffi zi in Florence, and at Vati can City in Rome. Enjoy an excursion through the Swiss Alps and see the Colosseum in Rome. HIGHLIGHTS:
• Visit Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey • See Michelangelo’s masterpiece David in the Galleria dell’Accademia • Tour the famous Roman Colosseum
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 2 nights at the Rembrandt Hotel in London • 2 nights at the Hotel Royal Saint Honore • 2 nights at Hotel Bristol • 2 nights at Boscolo Hotel Astoria • 2 nights at Empire Palace • 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
Day 1 Arrive in London - Free day
Arrive in London and have free ti me to explore. RADISSON EDWARDIAN BERKSHIRE
Day 2 Everything London
Meet your expert local guide--there will be several--and begin with a panoramic drive of London. See Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Near London Bridge, visit the Globe Theater, the faithful reconstructi on of the playhouse where Shakespeare wrote and worked. Then cruise on the Thames River and ride the London Eye, the ferris-wheel (the roomy capsules are enclosed) att racti on aff ording terrifi c views of London town. Your aft ernoon is at leisure. A theater performance highlights the evening. RADISSON EDWARDIAN BERKSHIRE
Day 3 Eurostar Chunnel Train / Paris
Depart London aboard the high speed Eurostar Chunnel Train, whisking you through County Kent and under the English Channel to France. On arrival Paris, drive along the Champs- Elysees from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde, where Marie Antoinett e met her unti mely end. See Sainte Chapelle and the dominati ng, yet graceful, Eiff el Tower. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, essence of Gothic architecture with its fanciful stonework and elegant fl ying butt resses. HOTEL ROYAL SAINT HONORE
Day 4 Today the Louvre
Today visit the Louvre, a former palace and now a truly great art museum. See crown jewels and Master painti ngs. The Mona Lisa is here, as is the incomparable Nike of Samothrace. The aft ernoon is free; if you enjoy art, consider the Museee D’Orsay or a stroll in Montmarte to see arti sts at work. This evening, enjoy the “City of Light” on a Seine River cruise. HOTEL ROYAL SAINT HONORE
Day 5 TGV Train to Geneva
Travel across France and into Switzerland aboard a TGV high-speed train. Your arrival Geneva is early in the aft ernoon and your Swiss guide is there to show you the city’s highlights, including a walk through the Old Town medieval lanes. HOTEL BRISTOL
Day 6 More Switzerland
Explore the Alps today! Drive along Lake Leman on the scenic mountain drive to Chamonix, oldest of the French winter-sports resorts (it hosted the fi rst winter Olympics in 1924). Take the world’s highest cable car ride 12,000 feet up the Aiguille du Midi. Staggering views of the Alps await, including Mt. Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe at 15,700 feet and fi rst ascended by Paccard in 1786. HOTEL BRISTOL
Day 7 A train to Florence
Take the train south through more of Switzerland, the Bernese Oberland and the Alps. Enter Italy. At Milan, switch train lines for a late aft ernoon arrival in Florence, the “birthplace of the Renaissance.” You are surrounded by the glories of the art and architecture of the Renaissance period, the 13th to 16th centuries. BOSCOLO HOTEL ASTORIA
Day 8 Everything Florence
Experience the beauty and appreciate the history of Florence. See Michelangelo’s masterpiece David in the Galleria dell’Accademia. Explore the enormous Cathedral (the Duomo) and see Giott o’s Campanile and the Bapti stry with its engraved bronze doors.
Walk to Ponte Vecchio, the famous bridge over the Arno River, sti ll housing jewelry and anti que shops. Then visit the Uffi zi Gallery, founded in 1581, making it one of the oldest fi ne art museums in the world. Visit (June and July tours only) the Medici Chapel in the Church of San Lorenzo. BOSCOLO HOTEL ASTORIA
Day 9 On to Rome
Enjoy the Tuscan countryside en route to Rome. This aft ernoon, sightsee the magnifi cent Italian capital city. Toss a coin at Trevi Fountain; see Villa Medici, Navona Square and the Spanish Steps overfl owing with summer fl owers. Follow Via dei Fori Imperiali by Trajan’s Forum to see the Arch of Constanti ne, the Pantheon, Palati ne Hill and Circus Maximus, all remnants of the era when Rome ruled the western world. Visit the Colosseum, both the famous and infamous past home to the Roman games. EMPIRE PALACE
Day 10 Everything Rome
Visit Vati can City, a sovereign nati on within Rome’s boundaries. See the Sisti ne Chapel, where Michelangelo painted his remarkable frescoes, and St. Peter’s Basilica covering nearly 5 acres. Michelangelo’s exquisite and moving sculpture, The Pieta, created when he was only 20, stands in St. Peter’s. The aft ernoon is free for your own Roman adventures. EMPIRE PALACE
Day 11 Return Home
Transfer to the Rome airport for your fl ight home. We hope you join us again soon!
2013 Dates & Rates: Operates daily year round. . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $5,800
Land only rates are per person based on double occupancy for room only. Airfare is not included in the land only price. Please inquire about our competi ti ve rates at the ti me of booking. Pre/Post nights are available upon request. Reservati on deposit is $750 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
11 Day Customized From $5,800 Per Person, Land & Cruise
Europe Haunted Ireland Private Tour
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Visit the famous Hellfi re Club • Explore Grace Neills Bar • Tour Springhill house and explore its beauti ful gardens • Visit the ruins of Killua Castle in Westmeath • Vist Charleville Castle & Clonony Castle • Ross Castle Killarney
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Private transportati on • Free Day - Dublin • A visit to City of Walls or the Tower Museum • You have a chance of seeing ghosts
xplore the history and mystery of Ireland. From the Wicklow Gaol, one of the most haunted sites, to Dublin’s Malahide Castle, this journey into the unknown is sure to excite the mysti cal side of any traveler. Add lodging at Ireland’s ancient stone castles and you have a unique, memorable tour of Ireland’s green countryside, bounti ful history, and mysti cal magic.
Day 1 Arrive in Dublin - Free day
Arrive at Dublin airport and meet with your driver, who will transfer you to the luxury 5* Hotel in Dublin city centre. MERRION HOTEL
Free day to Explore Dublin
Day 2 Wicklow
Travel into the Wicklow Mountains this morning and visit the famous Hellfi re Club, where you can explore historical buildings and the many diff erent walking trails & viewing points. This evening spend some ti me at the Wicklow Gaol, learning about one of the most haunted sites in Ireland before heading back to Dublin City and taking a Ghost Tour of the city. MERRION HOTEL
Day 3 Belfast Depart Dublin today, travelling north for Belfast. Travel past Belfast towards Bangor to visit Grace Neills Bar, which is said to be haunted by Grace herself. Conti nue on to Belfast this evening, perhaps taking a ghost tour of the city or seeing a show at the Belfast Opera House in the hopes of bumping into one of its many ghosts. FITZWILLIAM HOTEL
Day 4 Derry
Aft er exploring the city again this morning travel westerly, perhaps stopping off in Dobbins Inn Hotel, Carrickfergus for something to eat, where you may bump into resident ghost Elizabeth, before spending some ti me exploring the beauty of the Giants Causeway. This evening travel to the Walled City of Derry where you will stay for the night. BEECH HILL COUNTRY HOUSE
Day 5 Derry
Today visit Springhill house and explore its beauti ful gardens, maybe stumbling into local ghost Olivia. You could also learn about the history of the city, visiti ng the City of Walls or the Tower Museum. BEECH HILL COUNTRY HOUSE
Day 6 Off aly
This morning travel southerly toward your desti nati on for the night county Off aly. En Route stop of at Lough Sheelin where the lake is said to be haunted by the ghost of Sabrina, whose lover drowned in the lake when they tried to elope. Visit the ruins of Killua Castle in Westmeath where ghosts are said to have been seen in the vacant windows before conti nuing on to Off aly this evening where you will stay for the night. BALLYNAHINCH CASTLE HOTEL
Day 7 Galway
Today explore the many castles that populate Off aly which include Leap Castle, Charleville Castle & Clonony Castle. For example Charleville Castle is said to be haunted by the youngest daughter of
the third Earl of Charleville, Harriet who died at the age of eight in a tragic accident. This evening travel to Galway. AGHADOE HEIGHTS HOTEL
Day 8 Killarney
This morning perhaps go to Renvyle House Hotel for some breakfast. It was here that W.B Yeats is said to have witnessed a haunti ng with doors opening & closing, groans, bed sheets fl ying off their beds and other unexplained happenings. Next stop is Ross Castle Killarney, where ghosts have been known take make an appearance. OVERNIGHT – KILLARNEY
Day 9 Wexford
Depart Killarney for Wexford today to see the infamous Loft us Hall said to be haunted by the devil and the ghost of a young woman. Explore the rest of Wexford this aft ernoon maybe visiti ng Dunbrody Famine Ship or the JFK Homestead. Conti nue to Wicklow for overnight. DRUIDS GLEN RESORT
Day 10 Dublin
Today make your way back to Dublin. Spend your last day visiti ng the remaining haunted sites in Dublin including Dower House, St Michans Church and Malahide Castle, said to be haunted by many unseen spirits and ghosts. MERRION HOTEL
Day 11 Dublin Airport & Home
Travel to Dublin Airport for return fl ight home.
11 Day Private Tour From $4,143 Per Person, Land Only
Escape the Ordinary
EuropeItaly Journey: Rome, Florence & Venice
ere is the perfect opportunity for you to explore Paris. Visit the Louvre and enjoy excursions to Versailles, Notre Dame and Giverny, Claude Monet’s famous home of Waterlillies. Paris is a shopper’s dream and famous for its anti ques. Bookstalls are perched against the parapets along the Seine River and fl ea markets abound. Come experience the city of light!
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Expert local guided sightseeing • Cruise on the Seine • Guided tour of the Notre Dame & Eiff el Tower • Explore Montmartre & the Louvre Museum • Visit exquisite Versailles Palace • Enjoy an excursion Giverny, Monet’s home • Lunch at the ‘Moulin de Fourges’ in Giverny • Private car airport transfers
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 5 nights at the Hotel Regina • 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Tour operates daily year round, and can operate in reverse or can be customized to suit your needs.
Temps à Paris Depart USA
Board your overnight fl ight to Paris.
Day 1 Paris
Arrive Paris and with your hotel ideally located across the street from the world famous Louvre Museum on one side and overlooks the Tuileries Gardens on the other side and just a few steps from the Palace de la Concorde and the Champs Elysees. HOTEL REGINA
Day 2 Eiff el Tower and more…
Paris was created 2000 years ago and began at the Cite Island (Ile de la Cite). You will discover the Marais District and the Lati n Quarter. Aft er a mini- cruise on the River Seine to reach ‘Ile de la Cite’ you will then enjoy a guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral. Discover Place de la Concorde, Avenue des Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe. You will then be taken to a presti gious residenti al area near to the Bois de Boulogne, before enjoying a one hour cruise on the River Seine. Finally, enjoy a visit to the 2nd fl oor of the Eiff el Tower and admire the superb panoramic views over Paris. HOTEL REGINA
Day 3 The Louvre today
The hill of Montmartre is the home of Parisian arti sts, and many of them (Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh etc) sett led here with their families towards the end of the 19th century. Your coach will take you to the base of the hill, and via funicular you will get to the top and enjoy a guided walking tour of the village and Place du Tertre. You will then have some ti me to visit the Sacred Heart Basilica (unescorted). A guided visit to the Louvre will follow and you will have the chance to admire its highlights, such as the Winged Victory, the Venus of Milo and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. HOTEL REGINA
Day 4 Versailles anyone?
Claude Monet lived at Giverny from 1883 unti l his death in 1926. In the surroundings of his home, Monet created the famous fl ower and water garden with its Japanese bridge, which became his main source of inspirati on. The tour will start with a visit to Monet’s house where you will be able to see his furnishings and his collecti on of Japanese engravings. Naturally, the visit would not be complete without a lovely walk around the famous water lily gardens. Versailles presents a reminder of the grandeur of classical French architecture. The extravagant decorati on and layout of the enti re site refl ects the will of King Louis XIV, known as the Sun King. Lunch today at ‘Moulin de Fourges.’ HOTEL REGINA
Day 5 A day for you
The day is free in Paris. You may want to visit the famous fl ea market, arrange a French cooking class or explore more of the city’s famous art museums. We would be happy to help with any of these arrangements. If shopping is your preference, where bett er to be than in Paris! HOTEL REGINA
Day 6 Return Home
Depart Paris with a private car to the airport for your return fl ight. Note* Tour on day 5 only operates on Fri & Sat, if travel falls on diff erent date another tour will be substi tuted.
Booking code: PAR
Land only rates are per person based on double occupancy for room only. Airfare is not included in the land only price. Please inquire about our competi ti ve rates at the ti me of booking. Pre/Post nights are available upon request. Reservati on deposit is $750 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Arc de Triumph, Paris
ain a fi rst-hand perspecti ve of Italy’s greatest citi es. Learn of the momentous impact of the art from the Italian Renaissance through viewing Italy’s architectural and historical monuments. Relax in a country of extraordinary beauty, meet its people and observe contemporary Italian life up close.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Private guided full day tour of Rome • Full day tour of Florence with visit to Pisa • Half day walking tour of Venice Island • Romanti c Gondola serenade • First class train ti ckets, Rome/ Florence/Venice
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 3 nights Empire Palace, Rome • 2 nights Hotel Principe, Florence • 2 nights Hotel Bonevcchiati , Venice Island • Private car transfers: rail stati ons and airports • 7 breakfasts
NOTE: Tour operates daily year round, and can operate in reverse or can be customized to suit your needs.
It’s Time for Rome Depart USA
Board your overnight fl ight
Day 1 Arrive Rome!
“All roads lead to Rome”, they say. And no wonder. The ancient Romans built many thousands of miles of roadways across the European conti nent, and far beyond. Laden with treasures from the ages since, modern Rome has more masterpieces per square foot than any other place on earth. The city that once ruled the world will rule your heart, and you will vow to return again and again because there is so much Rome to see! The rest of the day is yours to rest and relax or explore. HOTEL EMPIRE PALACE
Day 2 Rome
This morning enjoy your private English speaking Italian guide for the enti re day. You may want to start in Ancient Rome and see the Pantheon or the Form of Augustus and don’t forget the Coliseum. You may choose to take in some wonderful works of art like the Vati can Museum or the Sisti ne Chapel, it’s all up to you! HOTEL EMPIRE PALACE
Day 3 Rome
Today Rome is yours to explore on your own. HOTEL EMPIRE PALACE
Day 4 Rome/Florence
Your private driver will assist you to the train stati on for your fi rst class ti ckets to Florence. Arrive in Florence and the rest of the aft ernoon is free to explore on your own. The hotel is located along the Arno River in a villa dated from 1860. HOTEL PRINCIPIE
Day 5 Florence
This morning enjoy a romanti c tour of Florence along the Viale dei Colli up to the Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the wonderful panorama. A short walk through the historic streets in the heart of Florence will then bring you to the renowned Galleria dell’Accademia. Here you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the great arti st. This aft ernoon enjoy a coach tour to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. HOTEL PRINCIPIE
Day 6 Florence/Venice
Your private driver will assist you to the train stati on for your fi rst class ti ckets to Venice. Welcome to Venice, truly one of the most romanti c citi es in all of Italy. Your hotel is located right in the heart of it all, St. Marks Square. This evening enjoy a gondola serenade. HOTEL BONEVCCHIATI
Day 7 Venice
This morning join your private guide for a walking tour of Venice Island and learn some of the secrets of this mysterious city of canals. HOTEL BONEVCCHIATI
Day 8 Venice/Return Home
We hope this is just the beginning of your love aff air with all that is Italian. Private transfer to the airport for your departure fl ights home. Arrivederci a presto
Booking code: ITL
Note: Land only rates are per person based on double occupancy for room only. Airfare is not included in the land only price. Single supplement is from $2,950. Pre/Post nights are available upon request. Reservati on deposit is $750 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
For more informati on please contact us at 1-800-255-4266 aupintour.comM
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EuropeLondon & Paris Via the Chunnel
n this superb holiday, see two of the world’s most beauti ful capital citi es — London and Paris. Experience London’s great anti que shopping, traditi onal pubs and legendary theatre. In Paris, browse museums, cruise the Seine and enjoy the gourmet pleasures of Parisian cuisine. See Big Ben, the Eiff el Tower and travel between London and Paris on the Eurostar train.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Enjoy a full day sightseeing in London • Enjoy a full day sightseeing in Paris • Ride between London and Paris on the fi rst class Eurostar Chunnel Train
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Private car airport transfers • 3 nights at the Thistle Marble Arch Hotel in London • Transfer to Waterloo Stati on for fi rst class Chunnel train to Paris • Private car transfer to Hotel Regina • 3 nights at the Hotel Regina in Paris • Taxes and service charges • 6 breakfasts
Tour operates daily year round, and can operate in reverse. Please call for rates and availability.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Visit Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse Palace • Travel by modern train to York and then into London • The Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral • Explore York’s Gothic Minster, Viking Jorvik Center, city forti fi cati on walls and medieval shopping streets
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• Private car airport transfers • 2 nights at Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh • 2 nights at the Hilton York Hotel in York • 2 nights at the City Inn Westminster in London • Private local guides for sightseeing • Taxes and service charges • 6 breakfasts
Before your Tour Depart USA
Board your overnight fl ight to Scotland, land of bagpipes and tartans, clans and kilts.
Day 1 Arrive Edinburgh
Aft er arrival and private car transfer to the hotel, the remainder of the day is free in Edinburgh. You may want to stretch your legs on a stroll down Rose Street, fi lled with picturesque pubs and shops. CALEDONIAN HILTON EDINBURGH
Day 2 Edinburgh sightseeing
Meet your private guide and car for sightseeing Edinburgh, proud and beauti ful capital of Scotland. See the smart shops, gardens and parks along Princes Street, visit Holyroodhouse Palace (if the Queen is not in residence) and Edinburgh Castle, which towers above the Old Town. CALEDONIAN HILTON DINBURGH
Day 3 England/Train to York
The morning is free in Edinburgh. At midday, board the train south to England’s ancient walled-city of York. No other Briti sh city off ers the magical, medieval charm and beauty of York, with its Roman (71 A.D.) and Viking history and bustling streets fi lled with charming shops and pubs. HILTON YORK HOTEL
Day 4 York Minster/Jorvik
On your walking tour, visit York Minster, Northern Europe’s largest Gothic Cathedral, which dominates the city’s skyline. See the well-preserved city fortress walls and visit the Jorvik Viking Center, a reconstructed archeological site, to experience everyday life in a medieval Viking village. The aft ernoon is at leisure, to walk atop the medieval city walls or window shop the ancient lanes of the “Shambles.” HILTON YORK HOTEL
Day 5 Train to London
Board the express train for the ride through Yorkshire and south to London’s Kings Cross Stati on. You are met and transferred to your hotel. CITY INN WESTMINSTER
Day 6 London sightseeing & free ti me
Morning private guided sightseeing includes
visits to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London where the Crown Jewels are kept. See Regent and Oxford Streets, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Parliament. The aft ernoon is free in London. The most famous shopping areas are Regent and Oxford Streets, plus fabulous Harrods in Knightsbridge. CITY INN WESTMINSTER
Day 7 Conclude London
Private car transfer is provided to Heather Airport for your fl ight home.
2013 DATES & RATES: Operates daily year-round. . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $3869
Booking code: SEN
Land only rate is per person based on double occupancy. Internati onal airfare is not included. Please inquire about our competi ti ve rates at the ti me of booking. Single supplement is from $1,639. Reservati on deposit is $750 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
Day 1 Arrive London
A private car will be waiti ng to transfer you to your well-located West End hotel. Situated in the heart of London, the Thistle Marble Arch Hotel is minutes away from Oxford Street’s shopping paradise. Have the rest of the day to explore London. THISTLE MARBLE ARCH HOTEL
Day 2 London
Board a sightseeing coach for a full day tour of London. Drive through Westminster, past Downing Street, to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Stop to visit Westminster Abbey, the site of many royal coronati ons, then conti nue to Buckingham Palace for the colorful Changing of the Guard ceremony, and on through the busy streets to Piccadilly, home to London’s theaters. Aft er passing around Trafalgar Square and Nelson’s Column. Aft erward, head to the Thames River for a cruise to the Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels. THISTLE MARBLE ARCH HOTEL
Day 3 London
Enjoy London at your leisure today. Perhaps you would like to browse the shops of Mayfair or visit Covent Garden. THISTLE MARBLE ARCH HOTEL
Day 4 London/Paris
Aft er breakfast, you will be taken to Waterloo Stati on via private car to board the Eurostar Chunnel Train for your fi rstclass ride to Paris. Upon arrival at Gare du Nord, a private car transfers you to your historic hotel, the majesti c Regina, with the Louvre Museum on one side and the Tuilleries Gardens on the other. Enjoy the rest of the day soaking up the Parisian atmosphere as you orient yourself to “The City of Light.” HOTEL DU LOUVRE
Day 5 Paris
Paris was created 2000 years ago and began at the Cite Island (Ile de la Cite). You will discover the Marais District and the Lati n Quarter. Aft er a mini-cruise on the River Seine to reach ‘Ile de la Cite’ you will then enjoy a guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral. The second part of our tour is called. The second part of the tour is called ‘Montmartre and the Grand Louvre Museum’. The Montmartre Hill is home to Parisian arti sts and many of them (Picasso, Van Gogh etc) sett led here towards the end of the 19th century. Your coach will take you to the base of the hill and via funicular you will get to the top and enjoy a guided walking tour of the village and Place du Tertre. You will then have some ti me to visit the Sacred Heart Basilica. A guided visit to the Louvre will follow and you will be able to admire its highlights, such as the Winged Victory, the Venus of Milo and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. HOTEL DU LOUVRE
Day 6 Paris
See Paris at your leisure today. You could spend some ti me visiti ng the Louvre’s fabulous collecti ons, or shop in the fashion district. Perhaps you would like to walk through the Montmartre area and watch the arti sts at work, or take a seat in a cafe and sip a glass of wine while you people watch. HOTEL DU LOUVRE
Day 7 Return home
Aft er breakfast, a private car takes you to the airport for your return fl ight home. A bientot!
Booking code: LAP
Land only rates are per person based on double occupancy for room only. Airfare is not included in the land only price. Please inquire about our competi ti ve rates at the ti me of booking. Pre/Post nights are available upon request. Reservati on deposit is $750 per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
oyal pageantry, scenic landscapes and historic citi es await. Enjoy the Scotti sh capital of Edinburgh, on the Firth of Forth, with its foundati on the famous Edinburgh Castle. Then explore the “second city” of the Briti sh realm, charming York with its Roman and Viking roots. Your fi nale is London, one of the truly great citi es of the world, to see the Crown Jewels in the Tower and visit St. Paul’s Cathedral.
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roati a and the magnifi cent Dalmati an coastline await your welcomed arrival. Dubrovnik has ever been a favorite of world travelers! From unspoiled countryside vistas to the sparkling clear waters of the Adriati c, the charms and hospitality of this litt le country will delight you.
HIGHLIGHTS: • Visits include many UNESCO World Cultural or Natural Heritage sites • Europe’s third oldest pharmacy • Visit the Diocleti an’s Palace • Excursion into Montenegro • Take an island excursion to Hvar • Get to know historic Zagreb • Visit Trakoscan Castle • Services of a private personal guide for 10 days • Private car transfers
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 3 nights Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik • 2 nights Le Meridien Hotel in Split • 2 nights Jerezo Hotel in Plitvice • 2 nights Regent Esplanade Zagreb • 9 breakfasts Tour operates daily year round, and can operate in reverse or can be customized to suit your needs.
Day 1 Arrive Dubrovnik
Welcome to Dubrovnik, centuries old forti fi ed jewel on the clear blue Adriati c coast, included on the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. HILTON IMPERIAL DUBROVNIK
Day 2 Dubrovnik
This morning take a walking tour within the thick medieval walls of the carefully preserved and restored “old town”. Visit the Rector’s Palace, the Baroque Cathedral, the Dominican monastery with priceless collecti ons, and the Franciscan monastery with Europe’s third oldest pharmacy. HILTON IMPERIAL DUBROVNIK
Day 3 Montenegro/Dubrovnik
Cross the border into ti ny Montenegro, whose stunning natural scenery is sure to impress. On the fj ord-like Bay of Kotor lies a village of the same name on UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Heritage, surrounded by sheer verti cal mountains on three sides. Make a stop at the resort of Sveti Stefan before your return to Dubrovnik. HILTON IMPERIAL
Day 4 Split
Drive along the magnifi cent Dalmati an coast this morning to the popular and picturesque Adriati c port city of Split, home to another of Croati a’s
abundance of offi cial UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. Discover the relics and signifi cance of the 3rd century Diocleti an’s Palace with the Peristyle, Jupiter’s Temple and the cathedral. Built by Emperor Diocleti an as an imperial forti fi ed residence, it is an intriguing maze of narrow cobblestone streets. LE MERIDIEN HOTEL
Day 5 Hvar/Split
Travel by ferry to the island of Hvar, an exquisite and celebrated resort for more than century. Take a short drive from the waterfront promenade, bordered with palms, to the town of Hvar where the local guide will show you one of the oldest municipal theatres in Europe as well as the centuries old fortress walls, cathedral and Franciscan Monastery. There is ti me to stroll about on your own and soak up the views. LE MERIDIEN HOTEL
Day 6 Trogir/Zadar/Plitvice
Conti nue along the ever-scenic coast, fi rst to the UNESCO protected museum town of Trogir, on a small islet. Then, to the medieval city of Zadar with its disti nctly Italian accents. This aft ernoon turn inland across the valley to Plitvice, surrounded by dense woods and an abundance of natural beauty. JEZERO HOTEL
Day 7 Plitvice Lakes Nati onal Park
Take a walking tour in Plitvice Lake Nati onal Park, largest in Croati a and, also on the UNESCO list of World Natural Heritage sites. Sixteen aquamarine lakes, each at diff erent levels, are joined in a series of cascading waterfalls, a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. JEZERO HOTEL
Day 8 Zagreb
Your are off to Croati a’s 900-year-old capital today with a tour of the forti fi ed upper town, the city’s historical center, St. Mark’s church with its multi -colored roof, the Croati an Nati onal Theatre and the University. REGENT ESPLANADE
Day 9 Hrvatski Zagorje/Zagreb
Take an excursion into the castle country, where the delicate landscape of gentle rolling hills is dott ed with vineyards, orchards and forests. Here also white church steeples reach upward to the clear blue sky and the sullen walls of old palaces speak of another ti me. Visit 13th century Trakoscan Castle. REGENT ESPLANADE
Day 10 Conclude Zagreb
Return home today with fond memories to share with friends and family. Hvala, do videnja!
HIGHLIGHTS: • Half day city tour of Reykjavik • Classic Golden Circle sightseeing to Thingellir Nati onal Park, the geyser region and Gullfoss Waterfall • Jeep and Monster truck expediti on to Langjokull Glacier • Float in the Blue Lagoon
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