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.
• During the city tour of Sucre, visit the La Recoleta Museum and historic Liberty House
• Visit Candelaria village, weaving center of Bolivia, and the bustling Tarabuco Indian Market
• At Salar de Uyuni, marvel at the world's largest salt flat - a surreal landscape!
• Visit La Paz, the highest capital in the world at 12,000 feet above sea level

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 At Giant’s Causeway view the massive floor of hexagonal columns that stretch into the sea Whiskey tasting and pub lunch at Bushmills, Ireland’s oldest working distillery Visit Belfast’s impressive Titanic Museum, erected on the spot where the ship was built Visit the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum with its inspirational stories of people who fled Ireland Tour magnificent Russborough House, a grand mansion built 275 years ago Walking tour of the Irish National Stud Farm where world-class thoroughbreds are reared Wonderful views at the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland's most spectacular archaeological sites At the Cobh Heritage Centre explore the fascinating “Queenstown Experience” Ferry to Spike Island, home to a monastery, fortress and unique jailhouse and homes Kiss the world-famous Blarney Stone and gain the gift of “eloquence” at Blarney Castle Tour the rooms and gardens at the magnificent Muckross Estate, an Elizabethan-style manor Spend an afternoon of astonishing scenery as you encircle the world-famous Ring of Kerry Tour a working sheep farm and watch sheep shearing demonstrations Enjoy a home hosted lunch and conversation with a family at Molanna Farm View the rugged scenery at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher rising vertically from the sea Farewell Banquet in an authentic Irish Castle, complete with fine food, wine and music

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 dazzling Tokyo, a city of ancient traditions coupled with state-of-the-art technology Culinary demonstration led by a professional chef -- learn the art of creating sushi and sashimi Visit the serene Meiji Shrine honoring the first Emperor of modern Japan and his Empress A day of breathtaking natural scenery as you drive to the National Park of Hakone and Mt. Fuji Board the famous Shinkansen, or "bullet train" that takes you to Kanazawa on the Noto Peninsula Travel to the UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go, known for its village of gassho-zukuri farmhouses In Kagaonsen, stay at a traditional Ryokan (inn) A walking tour of Takayama’s historic district reveals its traditions dating back to the 9th century Discover enchanting Kyoto, founded in the 7th century, one of the early capitals of Japan Visit Kyoto’s Nijo Castle, residence of Shoguns, and the magnificent gilded Golden Pavilion Experience the cultural heritage of Kyoto at a traditional Tea Ceremony at the Gesshin-in Temple Dinner and traditional Maiko (Geisha) dance performance reflects the core of Japanese culture Travel to the Imperial capital of Nara, with eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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 of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the sophisticated "Paris of South America" Enjoy Tango lessons with professional Argentine Tango Dancers Travel to the Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere Tour Puerto Natales, center of Chilean Patagonia, on the shores of the Senoret Channel Join on board naturalists for daily sightings of wildlife from the ship's observation deck Traverse the Strait of Magellan named for the Portuguese seafarer who discovered this passage Enter the narrow Garibaldi Fjord - view the awesome splendor of the stark Garibaldi Glacier Stop in Puerto Williams on the tiny island of Navarino, capital of the Chilean Antarctic Go ashore on Cape Horn (conditions permitting) southernmost point of Chile and South America An exciting journey takes you along the Drake Passage where the Atlantic and Pacific converge Go ashore in Zodiacs to encounter colonies of Magellanic Penguins, birds, dolphins and sea lions Explore crescent-shaped Half Moon Island, a jewel of diversity in the polar landscape On Deception Island, discover Whalers Bay known for its warm springs and black volcanic sand You’ll be welcomed by colonies of waddling Gentoo penguins on your visit to Neko Harbor A stunning cruise to Lemaire Channel where sheer cliffs rise above iceberg filled passage Tour Santiago, the energetic capital city of Chile