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	Moscow Ext. - Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil's & More *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Russia *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 9/20/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 900.00
	South India: Aurangabad post-tour Extension *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* India *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 11/11/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 900.00
	Cambodia's Angkor Wat Extension *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* Cambodia, Vietnam *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 10/25/2008, 11/22/2008 There is an older Vietnam, stretching back centuries before colonial times and recent conflicts. Its ancient pagodas and temples embody that history, with its Chinese influences in the north and Indian and Cambodian features in the south. There is a colonial Vietnam, evidenced in architecture and cuisine. There is also a modern Vietnam, moving forward. It welcomes travelers to its lush landscapes and fascinating cities, and to beautifully appointed hotels for you to enjoy at the end of each day’s journey. More...	*Rates from:* 1095.00
	North India: Mother Ganges Ext. - Khajuraho & Varanasi *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* India *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 10/25/2008, 11/11/2008, 11/17/2008, 11/22/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 1395.00
	Yangtze River Cruise - Post-tour to Chinese Adventure *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* China *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 9/24/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 1695.00
	Explore Vietnam *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* Vietnam *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 10/10/2008, 11/7/2008 There is an older Vietnam, stretching back centuries before colonial times and recent conflicts. Its ancient pagodas and temples embody that history, with its Chinese influences in the north and Indian and Cambodian features in the south. There is a colonial Vietnam, evidenced in architecture and cuisine. There is also a modern Vietnam, moving forward. It welcomes travelers to its lush landscapes and fascinating cities, and to beautifully appointed hotels for you to enjoy at the end of each day’s journey. More...	*Rates from:* 2195.00
	Tibet - Pre-tour to Chinese Adventure *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* China *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 9/1/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 2295.00
	Bhutan pre-tour *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* Bhutan *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 10/2/2008, 10/19/2008, 10/23/2008, 10/30/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 2595.00
	Grecian Autumn *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Greece *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 10/11/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 2795.00
	Peru - Exploring The Inca Trail *Destination:* Central/South America *Countries:* Peru *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 8/15/2008, 9/12/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 2895.00
	Glorious Greece *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Greece *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 10/3/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 2995.00
	Mysteries of Indonesia *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* Indonesia *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 10/24/2008, 11/21/2008 The Indonesian islands you’ll visit on this journey—Java, Sulawesi and Bali—are a microcosm of the region’s cultural history and natural beauty. See some of the world’s most magnificent Buddhist and Hindu temples. Visit traditional villages, rice farms, schools, and shops where artisans produce world-renowned batik fabrics. Experience the grace of Balinese dance, the view from atop a volcano, and a dinner of Indonesian specialties in a restaurant at the shore. You’ll learn about this complex and beautiful part o the world and be warmly welcomed at in-town and resort accommodations that will refresh your spirit. More...	*Rates from:* 2995.00
	Venice, Versilia & Lake Maggiore *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Italy *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 9/23/2008 This tour takes in some of the most gorgeous spots in Northern Italy, including a few that may surprise you! Spend two nights in Venice, where a morning tour takes you into opulent St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Then set out for the Tuscan area known as the Versilia, with a stop in Ravenna. Range out on excursions to the beautiful coastal towns called Cinque Terre, to ancient Lucca and the Tower of Pisa, and to the port city of Genoa—each of them a distinctive corner of Italy—and return each night to the Versilia’s beaches, pinewoods and lakes. End this leisurely tour by the shores of deep-blue Lake Maggiore near the Swiss border. More...	*Rates from:* 2995.00
	Sojourn in Southern Italy *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Italy *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 9/6/2008 Experience the history and stunning beauty of Southern Italy as you journey through the region. Visit the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, buried by the volcanic ash that preserved the lifestyles of 2000 years ago. Explore romantic Sorrento, and take the ferry to the magical Isle of Capri, set like a jewel in the Bay of Naples. Then drive along the Amalfi Coast between the mountains and the sea, enjoying the breathtaking views at every turn. Stop to visit Amalfi’s 9^th-century Cathedral, and climb the winding road to mountaintop Ravello to visit the Palazzo Rufolo and its fabled gardens high above the sea. More...	*Rates from:* 3095.00
	South African Odyssey *Destination:* Africa & Middle East *Countries:* South Africa *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 10/10/2008, 11/14/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 3395.00
	Treasures of St. Petersburg & the Russian Countryside *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Russia *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 9/20/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 3395.00
	Sicily - Cultural Crossroads of the Mediterranean *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Italy *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 8/29/2008 Centuries of diverse histories are preserved on—and within—the island of Sicily. The cities of this rocky volcanic island hug the coastline and are extraordinarily beautiful. Palermo, the capital, bears traces of Moorish and baroque Spain, the Arab-Norman fusion, and the Roman and Byzantine empires. See Palermo, the delightful village of Taormina, and a villa with magnificent Roman mosaics. Along with the tumultuous history, you’ll enjoy a Norman folk tale told with traditional Sicilian puppets, sample many regional specialties, and take in the beauty of this sparse land with its panoramic views of the seas that surround it. More...	*Rates from:* 3595.00
	Chinese Adventure *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* China *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 9/7/2008, 9/11/2008, 10/9/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 3795.00
	Cities, Towns & Markets of Provence with Barcelona Extension *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* France *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 9/11/2008 This storied region in the south of France evokes the intense beauty seen and painted by Monet, Cézanne, Matisse and the other artists who fell under the spell of azure sea, green and ochre earth and brilliant light. Its castles and ancient villages also recall the tumult of the Middle Ages. Spend this journey through Provence delighting in the rich visual surroundings of city and countryside, visiting the historic sites and discovering the markets that are a feast for the senses. You may extend your trip to the great Catalan city of Barcelona. More...	*Rates from:* 3795.00
	Jewels of the Baltic Sea *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 8/17/2008 Discover the jewels of the Baltic Sea—Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia—three proud countries whose venerable capitals are flourishing. In Vilnius, Lithuania, visit the castle district, Cathedral, and the 16^th-century University. Stop at the Hill of Crosses, a monument to the quest for political freedom, and the Jewish Quarter, which before World War II was a community of 100,000 people. Visit Riga, Latvia, a repository of architecture from Gothic to Art Nouveau. Tallin, Estonia’s capital, was one of Europe’s great cities, as its Old Town of beautifully preserved historic buildings attests. At the end of your Baltic journey, enjoy a day on your own in Helsinki. More...	*Rates from:* 3795.00
	South India - The Silk Route, Spices & More *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* India *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 10/28/2008 More...	*Rates from:* 3895.00
	Berlin, Bach & the Treasures of Dresden *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Germany *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 9/28/2008 See the new Berlin from the expansive glass dome of the Reichstag, and the artifacts of centuries—even millennia—past, in the Pergamon Museum on the city’s fabulous Museum Island. Glittering palaces are part of Berlin, as is Daniel Libeskind’s extraordinary Jewish Museum. You’ll see Frederick the Great’s Sans Souci Palace in nearby Potsdam, Bach’s St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, and the Goethe house in Weimar, one of the major centers of German cultural life. Visit all these sites and more, travel back in time at Wartburg Castle, and enjoy a concert in one of Berlin’s new halls. You may add to this trip three days and nights in Prague.