Gate 1 Travel

Highlights

• Visit La Candelaria District renowned for its perfectly preserved Colonial architecture Stand before the impressive collection of pre-Hispanic Indian gold pieces at the Gold Museum View the paintings and sculptures of Fernando Botero, the famed Colombian artist Visit the amazing Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira built within the tunnels of a salt mine Walk on an ecological path through the world’s tallest wax-palms at the Los Nevados National Park Tour a working coffee plantation in Manizales, center of Colombia's Zona Cafetera Discover Medellin in the beautiful Aburra Valley, named the "City of Eternal Spring" Visit Santa Elena birthplace of the ornate flower arrangements called "Silletas" Stay in magical Cartagena, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site - a true cultural treasure! Tour Cartagena's Colonial District, view Bolivar Park, Santo Domingo Church and the Gold Museum †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• Explore the Acropolis, an ancient architectural masterpiece
• Visit the Acropolis Museum, a modern museum housing ancient relics from the Acropolis
• Visit Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games
• Tour the archaeological sites of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo
• Ascend to Meteora with its mystical monasteries †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• At Recoleta Cemetery, see the final resting place of Eva "Evita" Peron Tango lesson with professional Argentine tango dancers Tour Santiago, the energetic capital city of Chile View the Moai Statues on Easter Island †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• Enjoy all of the delights of buzzing Mexico City one of the most vivacious cities in Latin America Admire gorgeous views of the cathedral, beautiful churches and colonial buildings in Puebla At the romantic plaza in Veracruz see strolling jarochos, guitarists and marimba bands In Villa Hermosa, visit the intriguing park with giant 12-feet Olmec heads from La Venta Visit the astonishing soaring jungle swathed temples of Palenque, a national treasure! Tour Campeche, a colonial city with Baroque Spanish architecture and a walled historic district At the dramatic archaeological site of Uxmal, view the pyramids and temples from 600 AD Enjoy hospitality, a home-cooked dinner and conversation with a local family in Merida View the distinctive architecture of Merida at the ornate 15th century Casa Montejo Tour the wondrous ancient ruins of Chichén Itzá, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site In magical Valladolid, stroll the picturesque square with its rows of colorful historic buildings †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• Marvel at the oldest structure of the "seven wonders of the ancient world", the Great Pyramid of Giza Tour historic Alexandria, founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great Visit the splendid Egyptian Museum, housing the world's most extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities Enjoy a 7-day cruise on the Nile and admire the spectacular scenery of the Nile Valley Explore the imposing Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo Discover the Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis with its beautiful island location View the world-famous Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle, built in the 1960s Visit the mighty Temple of Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour the stunning Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, built in the Ptolemaic period Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years Admire the two colossal statues of Ramses II at the entrance to the ancient Luxor Temple Visit Coptic Cairo, the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the world's oldest Christian denominations

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• In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals Sail on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, capital of the Rhineland Discover 2000-year-old Koblenz, with its superb Romanesque architecture View the mighty Lorelei Rock named for the siren "Lorelei" rising vertically from the waters Stroll the lanes filled with quaint wine taverns in the lively village of Rüdesheim Visit the Alsace capital of Strasbourg, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site Walk the cobbled streets of tiny Breisach, a city that dates back over 4,000 years Explore Lucerne with its pristine lakeside setting and gorgeous mountainous panorama

Highlights

• Visit the UNESCO site of Mahabalipuram, an ancient archaeological wonder rising on a rocky outcrop In Kanchipuram, "City of a Thousand Temples," tour the Ekambareswarar and Kailasanathar Temples Exclusive visit to a traditional silk weaving factory - meet with artists and learn how to drape and wear a sari Journey to enchanting Pondicherry, a former French settlement that retains its carefree French atmosphere At serene Auroville, visit the Meditation Center inspired by the teachings of the Indian yogi Sri Aurobindo Witness pilgrims immersing themselves in a ritual bath at Amma Mandapam on the banks of the river Tour the spectacular Maratha Palace with its priceless collections of Chola bronzes and stone carvings View the impressive UNESCO listed Lord Brihadeeswarar Temple, a magnificent architectural achievement In vibrant Madurai on the banks of the Vaigai River, view the 1000-year old Meenakshi Temple Visit the Gandhi Museum dedicated to this remarkable man lovingly called the "Father of the Nation" Spend two nights at Periyar National Park, the best-known sanctuary in South India, home to Bengal tigers Attend a colorful Kathakali Dance performance that combines storytelling with music and physical strength Visit the Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi the oldest existing Jewish synagogue in India Specially arranged cooking class in Kochi reveals some of the secrets of Indian cuisine In Alleppey, board a houseboat that cruises along the intricate network of canals, lakes, lagoons and rivers