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	Archeological and Cultural Treasures of Tunisia *Destination:* Africa & Middle East *Countries:* Tunisia *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 3/25/2010, 11/4/2010, 12/2/2010 Tunisia holds treasures beyond its white Mediterranean beaches. This journey begins with the historic and sensory feast of the Tunis Medina and the whitewashed seaside town of Sidi Bou Said. Explore the ruins of ancient Carthage and the spectacular Roman amphitheater at el Jem, and see the 9^th-century mosque at Kairouan. Continue through the gorges of the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara, where you’ll visit Berber villages and ride into the desert by 4X4. Enjoy the food—North African with a French accent—and the hospitable people you’ll meet on this journey into a land of past and present wonders. More...	*Rates from:* 2495.00
	Rome, Florence & Venice *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Italy *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 6/18/2010, 7/23/2010 Rome, Florence and Venice—each designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites—invite you to walk into the panorama of history. Visit the Colosseum. See the Sistine Chapel and the Renaissance masterworks in the Uffizi Gallery. Ride a gondola. On this journey you and the guests who travel with you will encounter Italy’s three greatest cities, each with a distinct history and flavor. More...	*Rates from:* 3495.00
	Sicily - Cultural Crossroads of the Mediterranean *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Italy *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 5/8/2010, 9/18/2010 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:* 3495.00
	Undiscovered Turkey and the Turquoise Coast *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Turkey *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 4/24/2010, 6/26/2010, 9/25/2010 A trip of many dimensions in a country where one city may have been the site of ten successive civilizations! This 15-day journey takes you deep into Turkey’s archaeological past, far into its heartland and then onto a modern version of a traditional wooden sailing ship to cruise the Mediterranean coast, known as the “Turkish Riviera.” See Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and other cultural treasures in Istanbul, and experience the fragrance of a spice market. Visit Cappadocia, where a labyrinth of rooms carved into volcanic stone are covered with Byzantine frescoes. See Aphrodisias, Ephesus and other ancient sites, and end your Turkish odyssey with a cruise along the Mediterranean coast and a return to Istanbul. More...	*Rates from:* 3495.00
	Ancient Treasures of Greece *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* Greece *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 4/10/2010, 10/2/2010 Marvel at the splendors of ancient Greece as you travel from Athens, site of the great Acropolis, south to the Peloponnese to enjoy time in the seaside town of Tolo and to participate in the Greek Easter celebrations. Here you will also visit Epidaurus and Nauplia, before heading north to Delphi, following the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo; to Meteora and its incredible Byzantine monasteries precariously constructed on cliffsides; and to Thessalonika, birthplace of King Phillip, father of Alexander the Great. End your tour with a visit to the renowned Aegean island of Santorini to visit the Minoan city of Akrotiri. More...	*Rates from:* 3995.00
	Israel & Jordan: A Journey Through the Ages *Destination:* Africa & Middle East *Countries:* Israel, Jordan *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 10/16/2010 Join us on this journey through Israel and Jordan, lands sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims. Spend two full days in Jerusalem, tour the ruins of Caesarea and Massada that recall life in Biblical times. We’ll also float on the Dead Sea, and discover modern Israel in Tel Aviv, a rural kibbutz, and other sites that illuminate momentous developments in the country’s recent history. Then cross to Jordan where we’ll tour beautifully preserved Jerash and Madaba, the “City of Mosaics.” Arrive at Petra, a city carved in rose-hued rock which UNESCO calls one of the most precious cultural properties of our common heritage. More...	*Rates from:* 4295.00
	Journey to Old Japan *Destination:* Asia *Countries:* Japan *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 5/9/2010, 11/7/2010 Explore some of Japan's most enthralling cities, from the otherwordly shrines of Kyoto to the ancient capital of Nara to the vibrant boulevards of Tokyo. Stoll through beautiful gardens under the vivid fall foliage, and visit temples rich in gold and statuary. You'll see carvings from the seventh century, ride the famous high-speed bullet train, and have the pleasure of hands-on encounters with Japanese culture. Come away with a wealth of impressions of this beautiful country and insights into its heritage. More...	*Rates from:* 4995.00