The Austro-Hungarian Empire stretched across Central Europe for more than 600 years until the beginning of the 20th century. Its capital was Vienna, and among the cultural and architectural jewels also included were Prague and Budapest. With more than 10 Centuries of history, architectural splendor, art and glorious music, this will be a memorable trip of a lifetime!
This tour was carefully crafted to reveal some of Italy’s most ancient and historical sites. Whether this is your first trip or you are simply returning to enjoy what Italy has to offer, you'll find the time to truly enjoy and appreciate the art, ancient history and its monuments, food and wine and the Renaissance artifacts that have influenced the Western culture as we know it today.
Historical relics, architectural and natural wonders, a diverse range of foods and culture, vibrant and colorful cities, and stunning landscapes attract millions of tourists every year to South America. Some of the most visited places in the region are included on your journey, two of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities – Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, a visit to Iguassu Falls is sure to impress you with its natural beauty.
Peru was home to the Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. The Peruvian population is multiethnic, and this mixture of cultural traditions has resulted in a wide diversity of expressions in fields such as art, cuisine, literature, and music. Your tour includes visits to the most important sites including the capital city of Lima, Cusco, one of the oldest existing cities in America, the Sacred Valley of Urubamba and the “Lost city of the Incas”, Machu Picchu.
Russia is a country with a very rich cultural heritage and rather tumultuous history which makes it a very attractive destination to visit. Most famous attractions are centered in the cities of Moscow (Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin), and St. Petersburg (Peter and Paul Fortress, State Hermitage Museum and St. Isaac’s Cathedral). All of these and more are included in this carefully crafted tour which will bring to life the wonders of Russia you’ve heard so much about!
Turkey might be the world’s most contested country. Its landscape is dotted with battlegrounds, ruined castles and the palaces of great empires. Partially in Europe and predominantly in Asia, this is the land where Alexander the Great slashed the Gordion Knot, where Achilles battled the Trojans in Homer’s Iliad, and where the Ottoman Empire fought battles that would shape the world. The country’s tumultuous history has left a deep legacy. Our comprehensive tour of Turkey will leave you rich with knowledge and warm appreciation of all that Turkey has to offer!
Mark Twain called India “the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on its rounds.” The very name is synonymous with mystery and allure. This vast territory has fascinated people from all over the world for centuries, with its rich and varied culture and millennia-old history. Most visitors to India visit the "Golden Triangle" formed by the ancient cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, the seat of the various empires that have ruled India through the centuries, and home to world famous symbols from history - including the Taj Mahal - the world's most beautiful building.
China's civilization is one of the oldest in the world. China's premier tourist attractions are famous the world over and include some of the greatest and best-preserved archaeological discoveries anywhere. Sites such as the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Army of Xian have to be seen to be believed, while the natural splendor of the mountains and rivers of China's interior leave the visitor breathless.
Without a doubt one of Vietnam's principal draws is its outstanding natural scenery: Mekong Delta, with its lush green rice paddies; the weird and wonderful scenery of Halong Bay, where thousands of rocky islands jut out of the water. The towns and cities of Vietnam combine old French colonial charm with traditional Vietnamese temples and typically Asian streetscapes. Cambodia is well and truly back on the Southeast Asian travel map, featuring ancient temples, empty beaches, mighty rivers, remote forests ...and (outside Angkor) only a handful of tourists. Cambodia surely possesses an enigmatic air that gives the intrepid traveler a real sense of achievement.
Seemingly endless blue skies over-reach red savannahs, where the big five animals still roam freely. Great plains abound with legions of game, snow-capped mountains soar above dusty valleys, rain forests teem with monkeys and birds, beaches are covered in sand as soft and white as talcum powder, and coral reefs host myriads of jewel-like tropical fish. Wetlands are home to crocodiles and hippos while the mineral-rich lakes of the Rift Valley attract vast flocks of pink flamingos, which come for the small fish that thrive here. The region is also known as the "Cradle of Civilization" for it was here that the most ancient remains of early man were found in the 1920’s.
Egypt is probably the world's oldest civilization, having emerged from the Nile Valley around 5,000 years ago, historically. Egypt, however, is much more than pyramids and monuments. Egypt is a land bustling with life, sound, visual beauty and excitement. More than anything else, we want you to think of Egypt as fun. For thousands of years, it has been the playground of emperors and kings, and we hope you will take the time to find out why.
Culturally, Morocco is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Only nine miles away from Europe and situated at the northernmost western tip of Africa, it is the gateway to several major civilizations: African, Islamic, Arab, and European. With cities like Fez, Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat, Morocco evokes images of freedom and beauty, exoticism and creativity.
