Gate 1 Travel

Highlights

• Tour Colonial Quito with its priceless treasures of art and architecture Explore the Mindo Cloud Forest, a magnificent 47,000 acre reserve Stand at latitude "0" at the Middle of the World Monument at the Equator Browse for local goods at the lively Otavalo Market one of the largest in South America View magnificent flora and fauna in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest Stand before the powerful Devils Cauldron, one of Ecuador's most striking waterfalls Meet with a local Quechua Indian family in the river side village of Ahuano Tour a working rose plantation and learn about the process of this valuable export

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• Exploration of Rabat includes the Royal Palace, ancient ruins of Chellah, and the Oudaya Kasbah View Meknes’s monumental Bab Mansour gate with its priceless mosaics and lavish tile inscriptions In Fez, walk through the maze of lanes in the bustling Old Quarter with its souks and tanneries Visit Nejjarine Square with its elaborate mosaic tile fountain and Fez’s historic Jewish Quarter Journey to the dramatic Roman ruins of Volubilis that offer a glimpse into ancient Morocco Stand in awe at Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque, an architectural masterpiece See Marrakesh’s 16th century Saadian Tombs, towering Koutoubia Minaret, and opulent Bahia Palace Bargain for treasures at the sprawling medina in Marrakesh, with its endless maze of souks Admire Yves St. Laurent’s Majorelle Gardens, a mirage of over 300 plant species from five continents Drive by 4x4 vehicles to serene Lalla Takerkoust Lake and the rocky Agafay Desert with views to the High Atlas Mountains

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• View Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and Brandenburg Gate, symbols of the formerly divided city of Berlin Discover the baroque art city of Dresden, titled the "Florence on the Elbe" In Nuremberg, view the historic Palace of Justice where the War Crimes Tribunal met in 1946 †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals
• Sail on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, capital of the Rhineland
• Discover 2000-year-old Koblenz, with its superb Romanesque architecture
• View the mighty Lorelei Rock named for the siren "Lorelei" rising vertically from the waters
• Stroll the lanes filled with quaint wine taverns in the lively village of Rüdesheim

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• At the Prado Museum in Madrid, stand before masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya & El Greco In historic Segovia, view the 1st century Roman Aqueduct and the fairy-tale Alcazar Visit Salamanca, one of Spain’s most picturesque cities, a UNESCO World Heritage City Walking tour of Porto’s historic city center with wine tasting of Portugal’s famed Port Wine An inspiring visit to the Catholic pilgrimage site of Fatima Tour Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery and the charming Alfama district Enjoy the gorgeous scenery on the drive through Andalucia to historic Seville Visit the Cathedral of Seville, the largest and most beautiful Gothic cathedral in the world In Granada, tour the magnificent Alhambra Palace, Spain's most celebrated monument Head through groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges to Valencia, the “Garden City” View Valencia’s Arts & Science City, an extraordinary futuristic architectural marvel In the fortified fairy-tale city of Peñiscola, view the Castle, built by the Knights Templar Wine tasting in the renowned wine region of Penedes, known for white and rosé Cava Tour the Santa Maria del Mar basilica in Barcelona

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• Visit Jekyll Island majestically situated in the midst of Georgia’s fabled "Golden Isles"
• Enjoy beautiful Savannah, often called the "Belle of the South"
• Guided horse-drawn carriage tour of Beaufort’s historic center
• City Tour of Charleston with its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and antebellum houses

Highlights

• Drive along the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe and continuing to the iconic Eiffel Tower Travel to the famed Champagne region with tastings of this bubbly delight View the striking Dijon Cathedral and Ducal Palace, remarkable Gothic structures Drive via the Route des Grand Crus to Beaune, celebrated capital of Burgundy wines Visit Avignon, "City of Popes" and the spectacular Roman Aqueduct of the Pont du Gard Witness the stirring candlelight procession in Lourdes and behold the holy waters Wine and Cognac tastings throughout your journey in the wine country Visit the fairy-tale Chateau de Chenonceau, stretching across the river Cher †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates