Spring 2025
Columbia & Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History 2025
SPECIAL 10% GROUP SAVINGS: Save 10% on the cabin fare. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability, may not be combined with other offers, and is not applicable on airfare or extensions. Follow the Pacific Northwest's storied waterways traveled by early explorers, settlers, and indigenous peoples as we take in spectacular scenery, tour museums and historic sites, and indulge our senses with the region’s culinary splendors and world-class wines.
Provincial French Countryside 2025
Experience the beauty, allure, and hospitality of provincial France at an easy pace and in a unique style. Anchored by stays in vibrant Toulouse and enchanting Paris, this journey features diverse Languedoc, the remote Dordogne, the lovely Loire Valley, and historic Normandy as we stay in charming rural inns and small country hotels.
Machu Picchu to the Galapagos 2025
They rank as two of South America’s greatest treasures, and a small group tour is the natural selection for both: the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu, where we overnight at an intimate on-site hotel; and the fascinating Galapagos Islands, Darwin’s “living laboratory,” for a four-night island-based adventure.
Across Spain and Portugal with Paradores & Pousadas 2025
Fortified cities and tiny fishing villages, rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks, iconic shrines to both religion and fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits on this small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona.
Along Central Asia’s Silk Road
Traveling the ancient Silk Road route connecting East and West, encounter a mélange of culture and religion, art and architecture that conjures tales of trade and treasure, intrigue and empire.
Legendary Türkiye: from Istanbul to the Turquoise Coast 2025
Fascinating sights, scents, and sounds reign in this land where Europe and Asia meet. From Istanbul, magnificent “Empress of the World,” to ancient ruins, stunning landscapes, and the dramatic – and legendary – Turquoise Coast, Türkiye engages and beguiles.
Portugal: Alluring Alentejo
Be captivated by Portugal’s best-kept secret, the beautiful Alentejo region, which boasts sweeping landscapes of cork forests and whitewashed villages, as well as a first-rate reputation for stellar cuisine and wines. Enjoy six nights in Vila Viçosa and one night in Lisbon, along with enriching guided tours and lectures.Early booking and full payment discounts may be available.
Apulia – Undiscovered Italy
From your base in seaside Polignano a Mare, travel over timeless terra to historical towns filled with indelible wonders. Each day invites new opportunities to drink in vistas of brilliant blue seas and savor the region’s famously fresh cuisine. Early booking and full payment discounts may be available.
Dutch Waterways: Antwerp to Amsterdam
Delight in the remarkable riches of the Netherlands' and Belgium's most historic towns on a first-class cruise. Savor the ever-changing panoramas and relaxing comforts that make river cruising so enticing!Early booking and full payment discounts may be available.
Havana: The Afro-Cuban Experience
Explore the deep impact of the African diaspora on Cuban culture, delving beyond Havana's beauty to understand the essence of local life and Cuba's evolving dynamics. Engage with the vibrant art scene, delve into rural lifestyles, and uncover the rich Afro-Cuban heritage of Matanzas, Guanabacoa, and Regla through intimate encounters with knowledgeable locals.Early booking and full payment discounts may apply.
Insider’s Japan 2025
It’s a land of delicate art and bustling commerce, of rich traditions and dizzying modernity; a jumble of sights, sounds, and tastes that for visitors are truly foreign – and truly fascinating. This well-crafted tour features the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto, engages us in local life, and takes us off the beaten path to the lovely historic cities of Takayama and Kanazawa.
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