Destinations

An introduction to Southeast Asia

Examine the region’s history and visit its royal palaces, glittering temples and jungle-ruined temples.

Cruise the Nile and marvel at ancient and modern Cairo

Explore Egypt’s historical and cultural riches with exclusive tours of its temples, tombs, mystifying pyramids, and great cities.

An underwater adventure in Micronesia

Explore azure-blue waters teeming with colorful fish, snorkel with majestic manta rays, and learn about the islands’ ancient and modern cultures.

A month-long sabbatical in the cradle of the Renaissance

Live like a local and learn (or refine!) your Italian with language classes and on excursions in Florence and to Tuscany’s famous hill towns.

A river cruise through the Netherlands

Soak up Amsterdam's incredible art scene, then cruise the rivers and canals of Holland, visiting storied cities and taking in the idyllic countryside.

A springtime walk through a storied land

Set out on foot past granite outcrops and through vineyards, bucolic pastures and thick woodlands to visit medieval towns, pilgrimage churches, and paleolithic rock art.

Kyoto, the Japan Alps, and Tokyo

Attend the resplendent Aoi Matsuri Festival in Kyoto, see the best of Tokyo, and journey through the Japan Alps by trolley, gondola, and cable car.

Capital cities and a cruise along the azure Adriatic

Visit Ljubljana and Zagreb before exploring the sun-drenched coast, beautifully preserved architecture, and seaside towns on a voyage from Zadar to Dubrovnik.

A food and wine journey through the Basque countryside

Quiet cobblestone villages, traditional pintxos plates, exclusive wineries— venture to a region of majestic vistas marked by ancient legends and rich histories.

Wildlife and wonders in South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia

Explore history and culture in Cape Town and Johannesburg, see spectacular wildlife in Kruger National Park and the Okavango Delta and marvel at wondrous Victoria Falls.

The Amazon and Machu Picchu

Cruise the Amazon River to view endemic wildlife and travel deep into the lush Sacred Valley to behold mystical Machu Picchu.

A month-long immersion into the rich world of Spain

Enjoy the life of a local during a stay in sunny Andalusia. Spanish-language study and an enticing array of excursions round out this unforgettable trip.

A hidden kingdom in the clouds

Take in the harmonious culture of one of the world’s most isolated countries and explore natural landscapes, sacred sites, and the dramatic Himalayas.

Walking the South Island's great tracks

Explore one of the most pristine places in the world with its glaciated peaks and cobalt-blue fjords framed by thick rainforests.

Examining history and art alongside modern culture

Take in the beauty of Japan’s temples and gardens, experience traditional Japanese living at a contemporary ryokan, and explore contemporary art on Naoshima Island.

Magnificent temples, luxury rail travel, and warm welcomes

From Singapore, through Malaysia, and on to Bangkok and the temples of Angkor, travelers experience a journey rich in both ancient history and modern hospitality.