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_{The magnificent fort of the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou}

Moroccan Discovery from the Imperial Cities to the Sahara 2026

This land of dramatic contrasts invites us to encounter its ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and spirited souks. As we travel from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara, we open our eyes and hearts, to a truly foreign land, an age-old culture, and genuinely hospitable people.

Homes and buildings along a vertical seaside coast

Portrait of Italy from the Amalfi Coast to Venice 2026

From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome, through the gentle Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to timeless Venice, this wide-ranging tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and beautiful natural scenery.

Mountain village in front of snowy Matterhorn,

Alpine Splendor: Switzerland and Austria

The towering peaks of the Alps serve as the stunning backdrop for our Swiss and Austrian exploration. As our small group discovers mountain villages and European cities, rides the famed Glacier Express, cruises on glassine lakes, and ascends snowcapped summits, borders disappear and the region’s history – and beauty – enchant one and all.

A photograph of the Great Sphinx of Giza with the Pyramid of Khafre in the background, set against a clear blue sky

Egypt & the Eternal Nile 2026

This small group journey through antiquity travels from vibrant Cairo and the Great Pyramids to Abu Simbel and the Upper Nile for a fascinating cruise on Lake Nasser. A classic voyage then brings us along the Lower Nile from Aswan to Luxor before returning to Cairo.

Monument of the Discoveries against a blue sky

_{Monument of the Discoveries on the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary, Lisbon}

Across Spain and Portugal with Paradores & Pousadas 2026

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 singular small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona.

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