National Geographic Expeditions

Highlights

• Gain special access to the excavations of Pompeii with a local expert and peer into the crater of Mount Vesuvius alongside a volcanologist.
• Gaze at the spectacular mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale and descend into fascinating catacombs in Palermo.
• Visit eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, from the dramatic Amalfi Coast and ancient Syracuse to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
• Hike through a landscape transformed by lava on Mount Etna and enjoy breathtaking views of Taormina and the coast.

Highlights

• Search for the very symbol of the Arctic—the polar bear—and observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
• Take naturalist-led shore walks, and cruise among beautiful passing icebergs in a Zodiac or a kayak.
• Experience the legendary midnight sun: the ethereal light of the northern summer, when the sun never sets.
• Watch for huge walruses, bearded and ringed seals, arctic foxes, and reindeer.

Highlights

• See the world withNational Geographic Explorer-in-ResidenceDr. Spencer Wells
• Travel in a privateBoeing 757 jet
• Go off the beaten path to discover some of the most incrediblelegacies of legendary civilizations
• Enjoy a private tour of theGeorgian National Museum
• Explore thevibrant bazaars ofSamarqand inUzbekistan

Highlights

• Set out on one of the ten best long-distance hikes in the world!
• Step back into England’s fascinating history as you explore sites from prehistory to the Roman era to the Tudors and beyond.
• Visit the home of poet William Wordsworth in the enchanting Lakeland village of Grasmere.
• Stay in picturesque inns that exemplify the character and charm of the region.

Highlights

• Delve into the history, mythology, and masterpieces of ancient Greece as we explore amazing Athens and the whitewashed villages of the Cyclades.
• Experience Greek culture through hands-on activities with artists, dancers, chefs, and more.
• Discover how the ancients lived while exploring the Acropolis in Athens, the ruins of Delos, and the marble quarries of Paros.
• Ride a donkey down the cliffside to Santoríni’s harbor, and encounter the island’s volcanic origins during a fun sailing adventure.

Highlights

• Drive your own team of Alaskan huskies on a sledding expedition through the Lapland wilderness.
• Relax in cozy cabins ideally situated for viewing one of nature’s most dazzling displays: the aurora borealis, or northern lights.
• Spend time with Sami herders and try your hand at driving a traditional reindeer sled.
• Stay at the famed Icehotel, with the option of sleeping in one of its sculpted ice rooms.

Highlights

• Discover the evocative choral music and unique culture of Buryat’s Old Believers.
• Trace the shores of Lake Baikal, and stop for tea in a family home.
• Attend musical performances, including a concert at the Decembrist House Museum in Irkutsk.
• In Moscow, take an in-depth tour of the Kremlin, and meet a Russian cosmonaut.

Highlights

• Kayak and explore the wooded islands, white pebble beaches, and lush inlets of Croatia’s stunning coast.
• Climb Vidova Gora, the highest peak of the Adriatic islands, and take in sweeping views of the spectacular Dalmatian coast.
• Swim and snorkel in Korčula’s quiet coves, then visit the island’s walled town, a World Heritage site.
• Walk atop Dubrovnik’s magnificent ramparts and explore Split’s white-stoned Diocletian’s Palace.