Discovery Tours by Gate 1

Highlights

• 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.
• Tour Lisbon’s impressive Jeronimos Monastery, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Travel to Sintra, lush with lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments.
• Flamenco dancing lessons have been arranged just for you in Seville to acquaint you with this passionate and fiery dance.
• Visit Seville's Gothic Cathedral, one of the largest in the world with its original minaret, the Giralda Bell Tower.

Highlights

• 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.
• Tour Lisbon’s impressive Jeronimos Monastery, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Travel to Sintra, lush with lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments.
• Flamenco dancing lessons have been arranged just for you in Seville to acquaint you with this passionate and fiery dance.
• Visit Seville's Gothic Cathedral, one of the largest in the world with its original minaret, the Giralda Bell Tower.

Highlights

• 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. In Bucharest, visit the Arch of Triumph, commemorating Romania's independence Tour the unique open-air Village Museum, the first of its kind, nestled on Lake Herastrau Special dinner with a guest lecturer who enlightens you on Romania's turbulent history Private wine tasting and lavish dinner at the sumptuous Stirbey Palace Ascend to Sofia's Tsarevets Hill, the inescapable symbol of the city and former seat of the Tsar At a beautiful 17th century Bulgarian church, a magical performance by an esteemed local choir Enjoy a Bulgarian Folklore Show, coupled with a traditional dinner and a choice of wine At the splendid Bachkovo Monastery, a home-cooked lunch and warm hospitality Ascend to the 10th century Rila Monastery, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site Explore the historic streets of Skopje’s Old Town, stopping at the House of Mother Teresa Wine tasting and vineyard tour in Stobi, a Macedonian city at the crossroads of civilization Discover lively Tirana, the beating heart of Albania, with its vibrant café culture and funky art Visit Kruje, where the hero Skanderbeg defended Albania from the Ottomans

Highlights

• 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 Drive past the India Gate War Memorial in New Delhi See the sandstone Qutab Minar Victory Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the astonishing Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of India's rich history Ascend to spectacular Amber Fort with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors Attend an elegant gala dinner in Samode, filled with delectable local specialties and great entertainment Enjoy a visit to the Gandhi Smriti, the official residence and a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi Stand at the Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, the oldest shrine in the world Learn more about the rich culture and hospitality of the Nepalese people at a village themed lunch with traditional favorites from a local farm Spiritual journey to Pashupatinath, one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world Special prayer ceremony and blessing from the Holy Lama in Boudhanath Elephant Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park takes you to view wildlife in their natural habitat Tour the Pokhara Valley with its natural wonders including cascading Devi's Fall Home hosted farewell dinner

Highlights

• 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
• View the impressive Silver Pagoda on the grounds of the Royal Palace complex in Phnom Penh with its floor of over 5000 shimmering silver tiles and its crystal Emerald Buddha.
• Meet a Cultural Historian for a discussion on Cambodia's heritage and resilient population.
• Stand in awe at the architectural masterpieces of Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat, designated as one of the "Seven Wonders of the World".
• See the mysterious Bayon Temple, replete with over 172 giant smiling stone faces.

Highlights

• 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 fabulous Auckland Museum, guided by an expert natural historian
• Descend into the astonishing Ruakuri Caves with its swirling rivers, waterfalls and glow worms
• Stay overnight at the unique Chateau Tongariro renowned for its style and grandeur
• Visit Orakei Korako, one of New Zealand's largest geyser fields

Highlights

• 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 to the Irish National Stud Farm where world-class thoroughbreds are reared. Gain insight into the rearing of these champions
• See the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland's most spectacular archaeological sites
• Enjoy lunch and conversation with a family at Molanna Farm about life on an Irish homestead
• Sample an Irish Coffee at the Flying Boat Museum, where it was invented

Highlights

• 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. Ride across Mongolia's breathtaking steppe on horseback, like the nomadic tribes that still inhabit this land. Share in the local love of music during performances of throat singing, long song and a shaman dance. Meet a Yak family in their ger and learn about their nomadic life Explore the mysterious "Singing Sand Dunes" at Khongoryn Els by camel and on foot. Learn to make khuushuur fried dumplings during a fun cooking lesson. See Bayanzag's Flaming Cliffs, noted for the dinosaur fragments uncovered here in the 1920s. Explore the ancient Mongol capital of Karakorum. Meet a nomadic family when they invite you into their ger, or yurt, for lunch.