Abercrombie & Kent

Highlights

• Cruise for seven nights in the Galápagos on board Eclipse
• Kayak wildlife-rich waters or snorkel amid sea lions and fish
• Enjoy a wide range of on-board activities, including stargazing, whale watching and an equator-crossing celebration
• Ride like a local when you board a panga to go ashore and explore island coastlines
• Children's Activity Coordinator and child-friendly programming are included throughout the journey

Highlights

• Cruise the Saône and Rhône rivers, experiencing 11 days of exclusive Connections sightseeing in your private small-group vehicle, escorted by your own Resident Tour Director
• Stay at intimate hotels in Paris and Beaune, carefully chosen for their central locations and historic splendor
• Enjoy seven meals ashore that highlight authentic, local cuisine, including lunch at a Provençal farmhouse
• Disembark for enlightening Connections-exclusive shore excursions, including a hands-on baking class at a Parisian boulangerie and a day trip to Sénanque and Arles
• Enjoy lunch beneath the ancient Pont du Gard — where you marvel at the Roman aqueduct — and a tour of Avignon

Highlights

• Explore glorious iconic cities while diving into kid-friendly fun, connecting the whole family to Italy at its most authentic
• Spar like a Roman gladiator in a mock combat training session
• Take a pizza-making lesson and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a classic Italian Culinary Connection
• Board a train to visit the Cinque Terre villages along the coast
• Visit a family-owned balsamic vinegar factory, sampling this local favorite before enjoying a farmhouse lunch

Highlights

• Explore sunny Spain from seaside Barcelona to heartland Madrid, enjoying kid-friendly experiences designed to inspire
• Join a local chef to learn how to make some classic Spanish dishes and then enjoy them for lunch on a Culinary Connection
• Take a dramatic cable car ride in Gibraltar for spectacular views
• Visit a traditional Andalusian farm in the midst of a UNESCO Bioreserve and interact with the horses and bulls raised there
• Take part in an exciting scavenger hunt through the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid

Highlights

• Board the private Orient Silk Road Express for a remarkable journey along the Great Silk Road
• Visit seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Bukhara, home to nearly a thousand monuments
• Disembark in Khiva, to explore the palaces, mosques, minarets and tombs of its inner keep, Itchan Kala
• Attend a lecture by a local archaeologist in Samarkand and join a local merchant for a special tandir roasted dinner
• Meet an Uzbek craftsman's family who make paper from mulberry bark

Highlights

• Embark on a three-night cruise upon the Yangtze River aboard all-balcony Sanctuary 'Yangzi Explorer'
• Cruise with an A&K Young Explorers Guide who leads young guests in fun, age-appropriate learning activities, such as Mandarin lessons, crafts and games
• Walk atop the less-visited Mutianyu section of the Great Wall - if you like, hop on a toboggan and ride back down
• Visit giant pandas roaming freely in their natural habitat
• Enjoy a dumpling-making demonstration for a unique Chef's Table experience

Highlights

• Explore inspiring Italy, enjoying firsthand looks at legendary masterpieces and unrivaled insider access to historical sites
• Browse the local markets in Rome, Florence and Venice
• View some of the greatest art treasures of the Renaissance with insight from an expert A&K guide
• Enjoy special private access to the Vasari Corridor at the Uffizi Gallery, to walk in the footsteps of the Medici princes
• Experience an unforgettable after-hours guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, when it is illuminated just for you

Highlights

• Encounter the spirit of Asia as you journey from the vibrant, modern cities of Bangkok and Singapore, to the enchanted island of Bali
• Embrace the sophistication of travel by rail on a three-night journey from Bangkok to Singapore aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express
• Take in the soaring skyscrapers, luxury boutiques and neon nightlife of Bangkok and Singapore
• Discover the exquisite beauty of ox-tilled earth and floating lotus flower farms on your journey through rural Thailand and Malaysia
• Experience the rich and intriguing culture of Bali as you visit exotic temples, travel through diverse landscapes of scenic rice paddies and relax on sun-soaked beaches