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(6 Hotel Nights)
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Visit the land of spectacular natural scenery, splendid old churches and castles full of historic tales. Kiss the Blarney Stone, shop for an Irish hand knit sweater and circle the Ring of Kerry admiring the beautiful lakes. Stand at the edge of the Cliffs of Moher before exploring the otherworldly landscapes of the Burren region and some of the most impressive castles and mansions.
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(7 Hotel Nights)
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Visit the country of Celtic crosses, scenic lakes, pretty villages, gracious manor houses and serene cathedrals and abbeys. Make photo stops at some of Ireland’s postcard perfect locales as well as visit the lesser known regions of the country such as the Burren and Connemara. Get to know the country through its landscapes and people.
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(7 Hotel Nights)
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Scotland at it's breathtaking best. Visit the dramatic mountain scenery of Assynt and experience the remote white sandy beaches of the Northern Highlands, walk through the ancient pine forests of the Cairngorm National Park and soak up the romantic beauty of the Isle of Skye. Further highlights include Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scotland's highest road out to the remote village of Applecross, giving you a tour unrivalled for the best views of Scotland
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(7 Hotel Nights)
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Imagine life as one of the Scottish nobility on this tour of Scottish castles. History comes alive as you tour a castle where a Scottish Queen was imprisoned, a castle housing an artifact presented by the famous warrior Robert the Bruce, and a castle which served as the location for some of the scenes in the movie “The Queen” among many others.
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(6 Hotel Nights)
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This specialist whisky tour takes you to the “Queen of the Isles” and the Whisky Coast. Islay is home to 8 of Scotland’s finest malt whisky distilleries Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Bruichladdich, Ardbeg, Caol Ila and Kilchoman. For the whisky enthusiast this tour will give you an in depth knowledge and even better - you won’t need to drive anywhere yourself!
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(7 Hotel Nights)
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Discover the best of Scotland and Northern England . Ancient abbeys, Roman Roads, market towns and more await you on this escorted tour. See Hadrian’s Wall, the wall built by a Roman emperor to keep out the wild Scots. Explore the Lake District villages and see the ancient Castlerigg standing stones, thousands of years old as well as Dove Cottage, home of the famous poet William Wordsworth. Admire the natural beauty of Yorkshire Dales National Park and absorb the medieval atmosphere of York’s narrow winding streets.
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(7 Hotel Nights)
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Saints, horses, art, canals and beautiful lakes await on this tour of Italy’s northern gems. Explore the medieval city where the famous Palio horse race is held. Immerse yourself in Florence’s art treasures, hit Venice’s highlights and relax in the serene Lake District.
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(11 Hotel Nights)
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This vacation includes Italy’s three main cities, but also so much more. See a different side of Italian life in smaller towns such as Assisi, Siena, Bologna and Padova, each with its own character, local cuisine and architectural styles. Feel the glamour when you visit Sorrento and chic Capri.
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(8 Hotel Nights & 1 Overnight Ferry)
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Ruins, volcanoes, grottos, amphitheaters, mountains and more wait for you on this Mediterranean odyssey. See the remnants of ancient civilizations, feel glamorous on the island of Capri, and experience traditional Italian life in Sicily among other pursuits in Italy’s southern half.
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(9 Hotel Nights)
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University towns, medieval and renaissance are and architecture, fashion and fabulous lakes are the keys to this Italian escapade. Admire works by Giotto, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and more as you vacation in Siena, Florence and Venice. Relax by the shores of one of Italy’s best kept secrets, the Italian Lake District. Make time for a fashion spree in Milan before you depart from one of the most popular countries in Europe.
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| Spain |
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(6 Hotel Nights)
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Visit the most prominent northern Spanish city, Madrid, as well as Barcelona, Spain’s prime coastal city and the town which is the heart of Andalusia, Seville. In addition, spend time on the Costa del Sol, which literally means the ‘sunny coast
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(6 Hotel Nights)
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Sample both Mediterranean and Andalusian cultures of Spain on this tour. Visit a magnificent mosque, palace and an Olympic site in some of the best loved cities of Spain where layers of history tell the stories of gypsies, caliphates and artistic visionaries.
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(7 Hotel Nights)
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Experience the many delights of Spain in this 6 night trip to Spain’s most beautiful cities…from the exciting city of Barcelona, to the Moorish towns of Córdoba and Granada, the attractions of sunny Seville and the charms of Mediterranean Valencia, there is something to suit all tastes.
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(13 Hotel Nights)
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The history of Spain is closely intertwined with the Moorish culture. This tour offers the opportunity to explore both cultures through visiting the premier cities, monuments and beaches of Spain and Morocco.
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(7 Hotel Nights)
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Start the adventure in Zagreb, Croatia’s capital filled with baroque palaces and churches. Spend time in Sarajevo, long known as a crossroad of cultures, civilizations and history. Cap off a wonderful trip in Dubrovnik where the Old Town walls and ancient port have always enchanted visitors.
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(10 Hotel Nights)
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Visit the prime cities of the former Eastern bloc. Visit a Winter Olympics site and the city known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic.’ Explore a palace which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a national park filled with sparkling lakes, and a journey into one of the largest caves in Europe, as just a few examples of the adventures that await.
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(12 Hotel Nights)
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Palaces, castles, theatres and churches line the six stunning cities included on this tour. History collides with striking architecture when visiting the Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, Prague’s Astronomical Clock and Poland’s Yasna Gora Monastery, home to the Black Madonna. Sample each unique culture on this smorgasbord of eastern European cities.
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(3 Hotel Nights & 7 Night Cruise)
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Croatia is a European country with a Mediterranean climate and a maritime history. Explore the gracious churches and cobblestoned streets of Zagreb. Then marvel at the striking natural wonder that is Plitvice Lakes National Park before embarking on a relaxing Seven-night cruise to four Croatian islands dotted like jewels along the Adriatic Sea.
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(Escorted Tour)
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Experience one of South Africa`s most popular journeys. The Garden Route lies east of Cape Town and encompasses some of South Africa's most beautiful beaches, mountains, and rivers. The climate is mild all year round and there are countless of activities to enjoy including whale-watching, hiking, ostrich riding, golfing, swimming, bungee jumping and more.
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Explore the thrilling wilderness in South Africa. Pan for gold, see a film location from “The Gods Must Be Crazy”, gaze upon elephants, lions, and rhinos, admire traditional crafts and visit a tiny kingdom filled with traditional beehive shaped houses. All of these adventures and experiences are yours on this trip to South Africa and the Kingdom of Swaziland.
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South Africa is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveler a unique and inspiring experience. Your escorted vacation to South Africa is a combination of all of these experiences, and we have included Kruger National Park, renowned for its beautiful natural scenery and exceptional wildlife viewing.
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(7 Hotel Nights)
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Explore the capital of India, New Delhi, the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, and Agra’s world renowned Taj Mahal. Forts, temples, palaces, memorials, mosques and more await visitors on this odyssey through the exotic offerings of the riveting country of India.
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(9 Hotel Nights)
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See the modern and the ancient mix in bustling New Delhi, exquisite architectural structures in Jaipur and Agra. Be amazed at Khajuraho where some temples have survived for over a thousand years. A visit to Varanasi demonstrates how closely the Ganges River is closely tied to religion and rituals.
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Beijing contains so many of the monuments associated with the imperial dynasties of Chinese history. On this tour visit these symbols of power and tradition and experience the tastes of China by sampling Peking Duck in the place where it was invented. Palaces, pagodas and museums round out the last stop of the tour in Shanghai, China’s largest city.
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Visit the highlights of Japan… shogun castles, Shinto and Buddhist temples, peaceful gardens and parklands, scenic lakes, imperial palaces, a dramatic volcanic crater, iconic Mt Fuji and the world’s largest bronze Buddha all await in the Land of the Rising Sun.
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(9 Hotel Nights)
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China is a vast country with much to see and this tour hits the country’s highlights. A trip to this fascinating country would not be complete without visiting the Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Warriors and seeing pandas - this escorted tour includes all of this and more.
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(8 Hotel Nights)
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In Tokyo the latest in modern entertainment and shopping competes with ancient religions and cultural traditions for your attention. Spend time exploring Kyoto, which was the center of Japanese culture and politics for centuries and continues to enchant visitors today with its temples, shrines and palaces. Visit one of Japan’s most photographed sites, Mt. Fuji.
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