You may be dreaming of exploring Italy and Spain or discovering the cultural treasures of Japan. Perhaps Croatia is the next holiday destination on your list or maybe you have always wanted to visit those southern cities that gave birth to America’s jazz, blues and country music scene. Explore these journeys to get you started on your way!
As you begin your trip in Sicily you will be enthralled by the Moorish and Norman influences that intertwine with Greek and Roman ruins standing guard over the island landscape. Explore the Valley of the Temples and the historic hilltop town of Taormina. Enjoy a wine tasting and dinner bursting with regional flavours at an agriturismo experience as you start your journey along the southern Italy coastline. Discover the cave dwellings of Sassi di Matera and be mystified by the unusual cone-shaped roofed homes in Alberobello. Discover spectacular Mt. Etna Volcano National Park. Explore the stunning twist, turns towns and villages of the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento. Be moved as you walk through the memories of the ancient Romans who perished in the foothills of Mount Vesuvius as you explore evocative Pompeii.
Leave no cultural treasure unexplored as you travel from Tokyo to Kyoto on this 13 day trip. In Tokyo, you will explore the famous Ginza district, see the Imperial Palace and enjoy an authentic tea ceremony. Visit Asakusa's renowned Senso-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon. Explore the picturesque lakeside resort of Hakone and views of Mt. Fuji as you cruise Lake Ashi. Ascend the Kachi Kachi Ropeway to take in epic views of Mt. Fuji. Tour Matsumoto Castle and learn why it is knowns as the 'Crow Castle.' Head to the Japanese Alps to uncover the beautifully preserved old town of Takayama. Marvel at the gassho-zukuri-style homes of UNESCO World heritage listed Shirakawa. Visit Kanazawa's lively covered Omicho market and the Samurai district. Marvel at Kyoto's Nijo Castle, home of the first Shogun. Board the Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima where you'll be moved at the Peace Memorial Museum.
Start your trip in Opatija and travel to Zagreb as you discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast along the way on the this 11 day tour. You will be charmed by the medieval architecture, tranquil lakes, local villages and Croatian charm as your journey through Dubrovnik, Lake Bled, Ljubljana, and the pearls of the stunning Dalmatian coast unfolds. Begin your exploration with two nights in Opatija, the 'Riviera of Croatia' and an Istrian gem. Feel the magic as you explore Plitvice National Park by foot and by boat, a place where waterfalls cascade down sheer cliffs connecting sixteen pristine lakes. Outside Dubrovnik you will enjoy a dinner boasting regional cuisine when you visit a local family. Explore the harbour town of Dubrovnik with its white stone buildings. Lose yourself in winding alleys, and marvel at the massive city walls of this ancient town. Step back into Roman times in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Diocletian's Palace, which comprises Split's Old Town. Explore Ljubljana, Slovenia's quaint capital city, and float on a 'pletna' boat on serene Lake Bled and be surrounded by stunning scenery at every turn.
If you love the sounds of America’s south you will love this finger-snapping, toe-tapping tour of America's most famed musical cities. You will visit New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville and revel in the sounds of the blues, jazz, country and good old rock 'n' roll. Start your journey in New Orleans, where jazz, food and good times are what the city is all about. Have your choice on tour - either stroll through New Orleans' famous French Quarter on a walking tour with a local expert or set out on a panoramic motor coach tour for a different perspective of the city. Explore Memphis, the 'birthplace of the blues,' and tour Elvis Presley's Graceland. Enjoy southern hospitality at the historic Belle Meade plantation while you indulge in regional delicacies and wine tasting. Enjoy reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville for a memorable night of music. Finish this musical feast of the south with a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where renowned country legends recorded hit songs. Your visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame is sure to have you humming those timeless, memorable tunes long after you return home.
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