Insight Vacations

Highlights

• Lucerne: Join a Military Expert at the Vitznau Artillery Fortress, carved into the side of a mountain, to discover the munitions halls, galleries and armaments.
• St Moritz: Join a nature guide for a mountain stroll, taking in scenic views and spectacular mountain scenery.
• Glacier Express: Experience a stunning, First class scenic rail journey aboard this world famous train.
• Gornergrat: Ride the cogwheel train to the summit.
• Lake Geneva: Visit beautiful Chillon Castle, former home to the Counts of Savoy.

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• Angkor Wat: With a renowned Khmer scholar from the Angkor Temple Conservation Institution, explore the Angkor Temple and surrounding complex. See the Bayon temple, visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King and hear fascinating insights into the history of the Khmer Empire. Have all that you see, brought to life, as you imagine what life was like when Angkor was bigger than any European city.
• Siem Reap: With an amazing vibe and such energy, the Phare Circus is transforming the lives of disadvantaged Cambodian Youth. More than just a circus, Phare performers use theatre, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their emotion, enthusiasm and talent. After the show, meet one of the performers to hear how their lives have changed since joining the circus.
• Saigon: See the major landmarks of Saigon, as well as local side-streets and a presentation on Vietnamese coffee culture.
• Mekong Delta: Meet Mr Sau Tuong, a former soldier who survived 4 years fighting the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Hear his tale and see how he and his wife make their living making rice paper.
• Hue: Before it opens to the public, visit the UNESCO listed Imperial Citadel with a renowned historian. Hear about the architecture that makes it truly unique.

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• Munich: See the Marienplatz, Town Hall and Glockenspiel.
• Vienna: Tour the Ring Road seeing the City Hall and Parliament.
• Kindlberg: See the colourful maypole.
• St Veit an der Glan: See the Plague Column and Rathaus.
• Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.

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• Rome: Enjoy a private guided tour of St Peter's Basilica.
• Pisa: See the cathedral, baptistery and Leaning Tower.
• Florence: View the city skyline from the sumptuous terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo
• See the cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise' on the baptistery and Signoria Square
• Witness a traditional Florence leather-work demonstration.

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• Lima: Enjoy a Highlight Lunch at Amor Amar in a trendy, bohemian district.
• Lima: Located in an unparalleled setting within the compound of a 1500-year-old adobe pyramid built by the original inhabitants of Lima, the menu at Huaca Pucllana is creatively Peruvian, with fusion touches spicing up classic criollo cooking and created by one of the capital's celebrated chefs.
• Sacred Valley: Experience a caja china lunch, a popular way to create a delicious meal in Peru, cooked in a wooden box.
• Sacred Valley: Delight in a Pachamama Feast prepared in an underground oven and served in an exquisite garden.
• Cusco: Dine at MAP restaurant, situated on the patio of the Museum of Pre-Colombian Art. This contemporary Peruvian haute cuisine restaurant offers an artistic dining experience—candlelit for a dazzling evening ambiance.

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• Hue: Join a private dinner fit for royalty! At the Ancient Hue Restaurant, dress in traditional royal costume and savour an unforgettable dinner of dishes typically served to royalty.
• Hue: Visit Dong Thuyen pagoda and dine on a delicious vegetarian lunch prepared by the Buddhist nuns. Chat with them and learn about their beliefs and practices.
• Hoi An: Meet a local chef who will lead a hands-on cooking class, learn how to create some of the local specialities.
• Hanoi: Join a local foodie to experience the best of Hanoi's street-food vendors on a walking tour of some of the most interesting areas of the city. Try local tastes, such as rice paper rolls and com cake.
• Hanoi: Your Celebration Dinner will take place at the History Museum after it closes to the public, with a cocktail reception in the museum itself, before heading to the elegant courtyard to toast your newfound friends and enjoy dinner.

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• Cusco: Sunday market in Chinchero, truly authentic and local. Visit the Salt Pans of Maras and learn about the ancient economy of the Inca empire revolving around caring for terraced salt pools.
• Lake Titicaca: Stand on the floating islands of Uros and hear about the day to day struggle just to stay afloat on top of Lake Titicaca from family members who know no other way of life.
• Kingston Family Winery: Be immersed in the cool climate wine culture that has made Chile famous.
• Buenos Aires: Stand on the wide open Pampas of Argentina and along side the gaucho's cowboy lifestyle of the past.
• Rio de Janeiro: Walk along white sand beaches humming the famous songs they are known for....Copacabana and Ipanema.

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• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Killarney: Enjoy a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys as you explore the lush scenery of Killarney National Park.
• Killarney: Join a gentle hike with a nature guide in Killarney National Park and admire stunning mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls. Stroll along the lake shore and past the impressive 15th Century Ross Castle and the famous Muckross Estate, a charming 19th Century mansion and grounds.Alternatively, enjoy a memorable ride on a horse-drawn jaunting car with the local jarveys.
• Dublin: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. See the Guinness Brewery, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
• Galway: Enjoy an orientation tour of the many landmarks in Galway such as the Lynch Memorial, Church of St. Nicholas, Spanish Arch and Eyre Square.