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. Share a meal with a Dubrovnik family as guests in their home. Explore the magnificent Dalmatian Islands of Korcula and Hvar. Visit a family-owned tavern in Hvar and enjoy delicious local fare along with traditional music. Tour magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a network of 16 terraced basins. Board an authentic pletna on Lake Bled, a unique rowing boat used for generations. Stop at the Sheppard Museum in Bohinj, where farm-fresh cheeses are ripe for your tasting.

Highlights

• Tour Broc’s Maison Cailler factory with its irresistible scent of freshly-made chocolates In the small medieval village of Gruyere enjoy a lunch of bubbling cheese fondue Visit 13th century Chillon Castle with its unending maze of courtyards and halls filled with priceless art Leisure time in the glitzy mountain resort of Zermatt dominated by the mythical Matterhorn Travel on Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway surrounded by wondrous picture-postcard views Journey across the iconic Simplon Pass with its staggering vistas of the Swiss and Italian Alps In Lugano, a private cruise on the pristine lake coupled with a traditional Swiss-Italian dinner From chic St. Moritz, a carriage ride into the enchanting Roseq Valley known for its rich flora and fauna Travel on the astonishing Glacier Express, one of the world’s most spectacular train rides Stand before roaring Staubbach Waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, a nature-lovers paradise In Brienz, view the village's 18th-century wooden chalets, sculptures and unique Woodcarving Museum Visit the giant Sonnenberg Bunker and its subterranean building with medical and control offices Visit Lucerne’s inspirational Lion Monument, covered Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge

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 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 Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven 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 wildlife In the Serengeti, linger at the 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