Insight Vacations

Highlights

• Visit the 17th century Gangteng Monastery in Phobjikha Valley
• Visit the 7th century Jambey Lhakhang in Bumthang
• Join a cooking class with local chefs to learn how to prepare local Bhutanese delicacies in Bumthang
• Climb through open countryside to Ura la pass and enjoy views of Mt Gangkhar Puensum in Ura Valley
• Take a short hike to the temple of the ‘Divine Madman' in Punaka

Highlights

• Caesarea: Explore the Roman and Crusader ruins of Caesarea, formerly one of the splendid cities in Palestine.
• Sea of Galilee: Enjoy a morning boat ride at the very place where Jesus is said to have walked on water.
• Dead Sea: It's nearly impossible to sink so be sure to take a dip in the mineral-rich waters.
• Dead Sea: Ascend by cable car to the ancient fortress of Masada where Jewish Zealots held out for three years against Herod's armies, before committing mass suicide.
• Jerusalem: Visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Shrine of the Book.

Highlights

• thens: Ascend the ‘Sacred Rock', the Acropolis, to admire the Parthenon built in 5th century BC as well as the smaller Temple of Athena Nike and "Porch of the Maidens".
• Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal ‘beehive' tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, hearing tales of Agamemnon (hacked to death in his bath by his wife Klytemnestra!).
• Epidaurus: Visit the Sanctuary of Asklepios. In the centre of the enclosure stood the temple dedicated to the god of medicine. Visit the museum, as well as the best preserved open-air theatre in the whole of Greece.
• Argolis: View beautiful works of art during your visit to a family-run pottery studio, which embraces traditional methods.
• Olympia: Join a master chef and get to grips with the local flavours in an introduction to Greek cooking!

Highlights

• Amsterdam: Explore the Rijksmuseum, the Dutch national museum and largest art museum in the Netherlands, with a local art historian. Witness famous works by Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Rembrandt.
• Amsterdam: Cruise along the waterways, discovering the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.
• Wurzburg: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Würzburg Residence.
• Wurzburg: Stand on the statue-lined Alte Mainbrucke and see the Marienburg fortress.
• Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Picturesque Rothenburg ob der Tauber isthe best-preserved medieval town in Germany and a truly enchanting destination. Step back in time and explore the city walls, towers, and gates around the old town as well as the old town itself.

Highlights

• Amsterdam: Explore the Rijksmuseum, the Dutch national museum and largest art museum in the Netherlands, with a local art historian. Witness famous works by Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Rembrandt.
• London: Relax on the smooth, high-speed Eurostar train as you journey from London to Europe via the revolutionary Channel Tunnel.
• Amsterdam: Cruise along the waterways, discovering the architectural gems of the old city, including mansions dating from the Golden Age of the 17th Century.
• Wurzburg: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Würzburg Residence.
• Wurzburg: Stand on the statue-lined Alte Mainbrucke and see the Marienburg fortress.

Highlights

• Luang Prabang: Join your Travelling Concierge for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal, along with the chance to meet your travelling companions.
• Luang Prabang: Enjoy a delicious dinner of local treats as well as an exclusive Q&A session with Mr Francis Engelmann - a UNESCO consultant who has worked at the Luang Prabang Conservation Authority. Mr Engelmann will answer your questions about Lao culture, history, customs and the natural environment.
• 3 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 2 Lunches (L); plus 1 Welcome Reception (WR) and 1 Highlight Dinner (HD) both with wine, plus tea or coffee.
• Luang Prabang: Enjoy a walking tour through some of the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang. See the fusion of traditional architecture with colonial styles of the 19th and 20th centuries, as you wander through the backstreets and alleys to witness rural life.
• Luang Prabang: Join a sunset cruise on the Mekong, observing local village and rural life along the tree-lined banks of the river. Enjoy a cool drink and have an opportunity to take brilliant photos of the sunset over the Mekong River.

Highlights

• Hue: Join a private dinner fit for royalty! At the Ancient Hue Restaurant, dress in traditional royal costume and savour an unforgettable dinner of dishes typically served to royalty.
• Hue: Visit Dong Thuyen pagoda and dine on a delicious vegetarian lunch prepared by the Buddhist nuns. Chat with them and learn about their beliefs and practices.
• Hoi An: Meet a local chef who will lead a hands-on cooking class, learn how to create some of the local specialities.
• Hanoi: Join a local foodie to experience the best of Hanoi's street-food vendors on a walking tour of some of the most interesting areas of the city. Try local tastes, such as rice paper rolls and com cake.
• Hanoi: Your Celebration Dinner will take place at the History Museum after it closes to the public, with a cocktail reception in the museum itself, before heading to the elegant courtyard to toast your newfound friends and enjoy dinner.