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Sights & Sounds Getaway to PA’s Amish Country
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5/5 Excellent
7 reviews
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy truly authentic PA Dutch dinner at Stoltzfus' Homestead.
  • Experience thrilling matinee performance at Lancaster's incomparable Sight & Sound Theater.
  • Enjoy a luncheon & broadway-style performance of a musical classic at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater!
  • Explore visiting Kitchen Kettle Village
  • Have a great time enjoying history’s greatest musicals

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50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

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"Would just like to thank Starr, Penny and our driver Chick for a great trip to Cape Cod this past weekend. Was the first time for my mom and I on an overnight trip, and everything worked out great. Thank you!"

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Lewis & Clark Canoeing & Glamping
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5/5 Excellent
5 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Montana, White Cliffs of Dover

Highlights

  • Relive the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery adventure on the Missouri River on one of the premier canoe trips in the United States.
  • Paddle the Upper Missouri River Wild and Scenic River/the Missouri River Breaks National Monument, from Coal Banks through the White Cliffs and all the way into Montana's Badlands, the Missouri River Breaks.
  • See why Stephen Ambrose described the White Cliffs in his Lewis and Clark book, Undaunted Courage, as “one of the most beautiful places on Earth”.
  • Explore important historic sites, native American petroglyphs and tipi rings, Lewis and Clark campsites, and abandoned homesteads with our historian/ interpreter.
  • Experience "glamping" at its finest, with your accommodations set up as you arrive in camp for hors d' oeuvres and dinner each night, sit at tables with chairs, have wonderful breakfasts and lunches, and don't have to do the dishes!

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Women Only

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"I always wanted to meet orangutans in the wild. Going with AW to Indonesia was the way to do it. We had great local guides, delicious food, and magical experiences. Everything was taken care of. The diverse group of women made the time even more enriching. I started as a solo traveler, but within a day I had 14 new friends. I can totally see traveling with AW again."

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Global Explorer
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Bali, Melbourne, Sydney, Temple of Zeus

Highlights

  • Romantic Southisland Pacific s - Tahiti and Moorea
  • 100% Pure New Zealand - Auckland and the Maori cultural capital of Rotorua
  • Downunder Australia - Sydney, voted the world's best city, and Melbourne
  • Exotic tropical island paradise of Bali
  • Enchanting Thailand - silks, temples and curries
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Around the World, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Our Italy
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cinque Terre, Florence, Rome, Siena, Sistine Chapel, Tuscany, Venice

Highlights

  • Visit of Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel with skip the line reservation
  • Visit the main sights of the city but also to discover the real soul of Venice
  • Discover the most beautiful villages of Cinque Terre
  • Experience an amazing boat trip to take the most beautiful pictures of Cinque Terre from the sea

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

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Spiritual Icon of Myanmar
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Highlights

  • Discover Myanmar
  • Visit Botahtaung Pagoda, Bogyoke Market, Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world
  • Explore Thanlyin is a major port city of Burma
  • See the Sadan Cave, is the biggest of the caves in the area and the 5th longest in Myanmar.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Photography

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Discovering The Art And Culture Of Japan
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Tokyo

Highlights

  • Explore Kanazawa: Travel by Bullet Train from Tokyo’s neon lights and sky-piercing architecture to the more traditional and much-less visited Kanazawa.
  • Visit Kyoto away from the beaten path
  • Experience Kyoto’s real treasures are its leafy parks with their tranquil temples and Zen gardens
  • Visit some of the city’s best museums and lesser-known gardens
  • Enjoy a charming private tea ceremony at a traditional home

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

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Discover the World
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, Hong Kong, Jaipur, Jama Masjid, Phuket, Qutab Minar, Taj Mahal, Zurich

Highlights

  • Enjoy a traditional Thai herbal massage or a special spa treatment
  • Explore Hong Kong
  • Visit Buddhist temples with golden spires and see the magnificent Emerald Buddha
  • Visits to the Maharajah’s City Palace and the Palace of Winds
  • Experience exploring to Zurich is a fabulous blend of a medieval European town with modern architecture

Themes

Around the World, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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Japan Essence
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hiroshima, Kyoto

Highlights

  • Visit Tokyp metropolitan governmwnt building and other cultural sights
  • Experience visiting to Kotokuin Temple with Great Buddha, Hase Kannon Temple
  • See the Kinkakuji Temple and Ryoanji Temple to feel the Zen atmosphere
  • Visit Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine.

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative, Religious

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Oct 2018

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History in the Heat

I've always been interested in Egyptian history and when friends suggested joining this holiday I booked straight away. And it didn't disappoint. Seeing & bein...

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Oct 2018

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Nile Cruise

This was a wonderful trip - I enjoyed it enormously. Visit to the temples at Karnak & Luxor Khaled Lotfy was an excellent & inspirational group leader. He ...

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Oct 2018

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postscript

Sorry, I meant to add that Exodus should perhaps delete the reference to the "library" on the cruise from the Trip Notes. The library consisted of 16 dog-eared bo...

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Feb 2018

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Nile Cruise

I do not have a very long 'bucket list', in fact Egypt is the only destination on it and this holiday did not disappoint. From the flight to Cairo to the flight ho...

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Jan 2018

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Nile Cruise and Pyramids

This was a wonderful trip. It was very exciting to get our first glimpse of the Pyramids which were only a short ride from the airport. There was a few early mor...

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Travel Tips for Historical Travel Tours

A historical travel tour offers an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the past to explore ancient civilizations with a historian guide. To make the most of your journey, here are some practical tips to enhance your history trip:
  • Familiarize yourself with the historical significance of the sites you visit to deepen your understanding and appreciation.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking and exploring historical sites, often involving uneven terrain and outdoor elements.
  • Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated, especially in warmer climates where historical sites may lack amenities.
  • Be mindful of local customs and traditions when visiting historical sites, and adhere to any dress codes or etiquette guidelines.
  • Take advantage of the expertise of your tour guide, who can provide valuable insights and historical context during your exploration.
  • Bring extra storage and charging devices to ensure you can capture all the photos you want of the historical sites you visit.
  • Remember to be respectful of any photography restrictions.
  • Carry essentials such as sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat to protect yourself from the elements during outdoor excursions.
  • Keep an open mind and be prepared for unexpected changes to the itinerary, as historical travel tours may encounter unforeseen challenges or delays.

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