Gate 1 Travel

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• In Bangkok, visit serene Wat Po, home of the astonishing giant Reclining Buddha, over 150 feet long Visit the buzzing and vividly colorful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Walk the bridge over the River Kwai & explore the War Museum Visit to impressive Ayutthaya Historical Park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Explore historical Sukhothai, capital of the first Kingdom of Siam Visit the House of Opium & Golden Triangle Discover Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand Authentic Thai dinner at a Chiang Mai private home

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• Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Explore Banff National Park and ascend by gondola to Sulphur Mountain View Lake Louise, nestled at the foot of the impressive Victoria Glacier Visit Jasper, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies Walk along the majestic Maligne Canyon’s trails with breathtaking views of waterfalls Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride to the center of the massive Athabasca Glacier

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• In the lush tropical lowlands of Ecuador visit a working Cocoa (Cacao) Plantation Visit Guayaquil's Seminario Park, a favorite place of bird watchers and home to arboreal Iguanas Embark on a journey to the beginning of time in the Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands Explore stunning Tintoreras Islet with its sea lions, turtles, iguanas and whitetip reef sharks Stand before the historic ‘Wall of Tears,’ monument to prisoners who constructed the barrier Hike to Sierra Negra, one of the most active volcanoes on the Galapagos Islands At the Los Humedales complex, see all four species of mangroves found in the archipelago Visit the Turtle Breeding Center - hear about programs to save the iconic Galapagos Tortoises Visit the "Middle of the World" monument at the Equator that marks latitude 0º Enjoy the wonders of nature and the hot steamy thermal springs at Papallacta in the Andes Journey deep into the Amazon, a living jewel with rare beauty and astonishing natural wonders From atop the canopy walkway pause to view amazing panoramas and vibrant colored birds Meet with women at an Interpretation Center to learn more about the Kichwa lifestyle A native guide shows you how to fish for the infamous razor-toothed Piranha - a real challenge! Listen to the symphony of frogs and birds on a nocturnal jungle walk by flashlight Discover Quito's historic colonial quarter, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour a rose plantation and learn about Ecuador's major rose cultivation industry †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• Visit the imposing red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a Gothic masterpiece Cruise on the scenic Rhine River past exquisite landscapes of castles and villages See the striking 13th century Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site In Hamburg, view the country’s port on the Elbe River, “gateway to the world” History comes to life as you cross the former “Iron Curtain” to Berlin View Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag and Brandenberg Gate, symbols of the formerly divided city Cross Saxony to the baroque art city of Dresden, titled the "Florence on the Elbe” In Nuremberg, view the Palace of Justice where the War Crimes Tribunal met in 1946 Journey to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the walled town where time has stood still Travel on the picturesque Romantic Road through medieval towns and villages Visit Nymphenburg Palace, former summer residence of Bavarian rulers Visit Bavaria's "Mad" King Ludwig's fantasy castle of Neuschwanstein perched high above the valley below

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• During the Panoramic Cape Town City Tour, pass by Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grande Parade and view Table Mountain Game drives in magnificent Limpopo Province Visit spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• Visit St. Mark’s Square in Venice, with its extraordinary treasures and architectural wonders Walking tour in the walled city of Lucca, a jewel of medieval architecture Enjoy a Tuscan farm dinner with wine and olive-oil tasting Explore the Renaissance city of Florence with a guided walking tour Experience one of the world's most spectacular drives along the Amalfi Coast Travel past the Bay of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius to Pompeii, the city frozen in time Tour the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's incomparable Sistine Chapel Historic tour of Ancient Rome including the Roman Forum and the Colosseum †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss and get to know the locals Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Hand-feed Rothschild Giraffes, an endangered species, at the Giraffe Centre Game drives in Samburu National Park, known for its unique wildlife Enjoy a lecture and discussion with a Samburu naturalist Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, with over 450 species of birdlife Game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve, renowned for its spectacular wildlife viewing Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site, Africa's "Garden of Eden" At the Olduvai Gorge Museum view fossils that provide evidence of our ancestors Game drives in Serengeti National Park, with Africa’s highest concentration of game In the Serengeti, linger at Simba Kopje, inspiration for scenes in The Lion King Travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge herds of elephants and giraffes Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cultural center of the Zanzibar Archipelago Tour a working spice plantation to learn about the crops of the Spice Islands Enjoy a sunset cruise on a traditional wooden dhow