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Albania, Macedonia & BeyondClosed to travelers for decades, Albania’s glories are now blossoming in the country’s rebirth. Go where few have gone before and explore this hospitable country, rich in tradition and culture. 2010: $7995 |
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Capital Cities of Eastern EuropeHistory is deep here, rich as the fertile soil in the verdant forest valleys. On the shores of alpine lakes, discover charming medieval towns with ancient cobblestone streets, savory local cuisine, and warm hospitality. 2010: $8490 |
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Croatia & Slovenia with MontenegroHistory is deep here, rich as the fertile soil in the verdant forest valleys. On the shores of alpine lakes, discover charming medieval towns with ancient cobblestone streets, savory local cuisine, and warm hospitality. 2010: $9170 |
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Fabulous FranceForget the crowds of the city as you revel in the roads less traveled through the captivating and colorful French countryside. 2010: $14830 |
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Gems of the BalticWalled cities and rugged terrain give you clues of a past that now only survives in tales and textbooks. Captivating “old towns” beckon you to stroll their cobbled streets to discover art and architecture dating back hundreds of years. 2010: $7580 |
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La Dolce VitaEnjoy sunrise over the canals of Venice, a balmy afternoon in Rome when the flowers are in bloom, and moonlight drenching the mystical Isle of Capri. 2010: $14790 |
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Magnificent Alpine LakesJourney to a land of snow-capped mountains and medieval castles, extravagant cuisine and ancient towns rich in history. 2010: $11790 |
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Romantic Germany & Austria with OberammergauFor nearly 400 years, the inhabitants of the lovely town of Oberammergau in Bavaria have been performing their epic Passion Play. 2010: $14995 |
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Splendors of SicilyAt dawn, watch fishermen launch their brightly colored boats into the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean as they have for centuries. 2010: $7895 |
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The Royal Scotsman & the Military Tattoo Escorted JourneyFortified castles, glorious seaside, gentle glens, haunting moors and soulful melodies combine to give Scotland a mythical and evocative feeling. 2010: $12390 |
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Umbria & PugliaMorning mist rising from a verdant plain, the wash of waves on a pebbled shore, the heady aroma of a rich chianti—the soul of Italy lives in the glorious fertile heartland of Umbria and Puglia. 2010: $10690 |
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Intriguing IndochinaIt is dawn along the Mekong River. Watch young fishermen launch their boats into the sleepy current while a young girl whistles as she strolls down a gorgeous colonial street in Luang Prabang. 2010: $8950 |
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Legendary ChinaDiscover the secrets of China’s Yangtze River aboard the newest and most deluxe ship, M/V Victoria Jenna. You’ll cruise through bustling port towns, stunning gorges and spectacular dams. Experience the pace of life along the Yangtze in contrast to China’s dynamic cities. 2010: $10495 |
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Mongolia & the Gobi DesertWild horses galloping across the steppes, Genghis Khan, caravans of camels trekking the Gobi Desert—the name “Mongolia” has always stirred visions of the untamed. 2010: $5995 |
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Papua New Guinea & the Sepik RiverAs your boat slips into the current of the Sepik River, the rain forest surrounds you. Journey into the unknown as the river unwinds, drawing you deep into the uncharted interior of the country. 2010: $9695 |
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Sensational JapanMount Fuji presides over your journey through the “Land of the Rising Sun.” Wander Tokyo’s teeming streets and find peace in a quiet park adorned by crimson Japanese maples and a bubbling stream. 2010: $10425 |
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Tibet & NepalJourney to the roof of the world in Tibet and Nepal. The towering, snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas provide a perfect backdrop for your exploration of the people, wildlife and cultures of this ethereal land. 2010: $7950 |
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Ancient Roads of Syria & JordanListen to the echoes of the past in desert fortresses, perched high on mountaintops or hidden within rocky valleys. Explore the ruins of Roman temples, standing in stark landscapes, illuminated by the golden light of the afternoon sun. 2010: $7390 |
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Botswana & Zambia's Wild KingdomWatch a family of elephants arrive at the watering hole in the early morning light as swift white birds dart through the air above. Nearby, a lioness begins her hunt, stalking her prey in the sun-kissed savannah. 2010: $9490 |
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Definitive South AfricaSit back as the opulent Blue Train carries you through the lush orchards and verdant vineyards of South Africa, while the sun gilds the hills and valleys. In Cape Town, journey to the summit of Table Mountain, looming over the seaside city like a guardian spirit. 2010: $9995 |
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Essence of IsraelLike pages torn from the Bible, this journey reveals the tale of this sacred land. 2010: $4290 |
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Grand Safari with Kenya & TanzaniaExquisite wildlife and centuries old tribes await you on this trip of a lifetime. Enjoy a magical sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara. Take in views of the vast African plains with snowcapped Kilimanjaro dotting the horizon. 2010: $12550 |
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Jewels of ArabiaThe ancient traditions of the desert still hold way in Arabia, fabled land of the 1,001 Nights. Stand at the edge of the Sahara’s ocean, dune overlapping dune, sand cascading through the dry, bright air. 2010: $11695 |
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The Nile RevealedEgypt’s life-giving river holds a multitude of wonders waiting to be discovered. Be in awe of the colossal temple of Abu Simbel, as the morning light gilds the ancient stones, while on the Nile a boatman guides an elegant felucca into the current. 2010: $6790 |
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Timeless NamibiaYou’ll soar above Namibia’s great orange sand dunes as they rise hundreds of feet into the sky from the famed Skeleton Coast. At a spectacular saline lake, watch pink flamingoes ascend in unison, spreading their great wings and taking flight. 2010: $7395 |
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Bhutan & Sikkim UnveiledStep back centuries and explore Bhutan and Sikkim, two of the most isolated and unique of the Himalayan kingdoms. 2010: $9190 |
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Classical IndiaIndia’s colors change with the hours. See the Taj Mahal at dawn, its exquisite marble dome opalescent in the tranquil early hours. 2010: $9975 |
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Mystical IndiaAswirl with colorful saris, awash in waves of song and prayer, India carries you on a sea of artistic and architectural wonder. From the majesty of the Taj Mahal to the minarets, mosques and palaces of its ancient cities, India offers an unforgettable blend of history and culture. 2010: $10990 |
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Alluring South AmericaThe rhythm of South America swells in your heart to a samba beat. Delight in glorious white-sand beaches, thundering waterfalls, cosmopolitan cities full of gorgeous colonial architecture, and the rugged landscape of Tierra del Fuego—all on one spectacular continent. 2010: $9595 |
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Colonial Cities & Mayan CivilizationsDiscover a land of proud and colorful traditions where brave men and women blazed trails that still cast shadows of a rich and vivid past on the current landscape. 2010: $4690 |
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Galàpagos & Machu PicchuThe stones of the great mountaintop Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, garlanded by clouds, tell stories of ancient kingdoms, riches beyond imagination and a way of life that is now gone forever. 2010: $9995 |
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