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

• Explore Côte d’Azur, walk through the old streets of Monaco to see the Palace and Tomb of Princess Grace.
• Tour to St-Paul-de-Vence discovers how this hilltop town became a refuge for artists.
• Visit along Arles and see the ancient two-tiered amphitheatre built by the Romans in the 1st century AD and which is still used for plays and concerts today.
• Experience Lascaux II Caves this caves contain some of the oldest and finest prehistoric art in the world. For preservation reasons, they have been replicated in all their glory.
• Discover Paris see the monuments, museums, buildings and bridges on a Seine River cruise through the heart of Paris.

Highlights

• Postojna: At the world famous cave-system, take a mini-train into the caves before walking through an illuminated fairyland of stalactites and stalagmites.
• Opatija: Spend a day discovering the ‘Jewels of Istria' - the sparkling seas of Rovinj and the gleaming white stone of the Roman arena at Pula.
• Plitvice Lakes: Marvel at the water wonderland of Plitvice National Park as you walk along stunning cascades, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
• Split: Explore above and below ground within the walls of the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace.

Highlights

• Discover Rome: Gain VIP fast-track entrance into the Vatican Museums and enjoy a special private viewing of the Bramante Stairs before being confronted by the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
• Explore Rome: Sightsee the local way with a leisurely passeggiata through the backstreets, where a friend in Rome will explain how modern life takes place around ancient treasures.
• Florence: Gain a fascinating insight into the work of Michelangelo's masterpiece statue, David, with a Renaissance art expert during your visit to the Accademia Museum.
• Venice: Enjoy a traditional gondola for a serenade through the romantic canals.
• Visit Assisi: Find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of medieval Europe with a Local Expert.

Highlights

• Barcelona: With a Local Expert, enter Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família Basilica.
• Granada: With a Local Expert visit the Alhambra Palace, an arabesque fantasy in stone, the ultimate in Muslim architecture, complemented by the rich scented Gardens of the Generalife.
• Seville: From the Moorish Patio de los Naranjos, step inside the cathedral, past the altarpiece, dripping with gold to the Tomb of Columbus, held aloft by four kings.
• Cordoba: See the Roman Bridge and explore the Mezquita's forest of horseshoe arches with a Local Expert.
• Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish painting plus an impressive foreign collection as you tour the Prado Museum with an expert art historian.

Highlights

• Lucerne: Join a Military Expert at the Vitznau Artillery Fortress, carved into the side of a mountain, to discover the munitions halls, galleries and armaments.
• St Moritz: Join a nature guide for a mountain stroll, taking in scenic views and spectacular mountain scenery.
• Glacier Express: Experience a stunning, First class scenic rail journey aboard this world famous train.
• Gornergrat: Ride the cogwheel train to the summit.
• Lake Geneva: Visit beautiful Chillon Castle, former home to the Counts of Savoy.

Highlights

• Napa Valley: Visit Benziger Winery for a private tram tour including the barrel aging caves and an exclusive tasting.
• Hearst Castle: Ascend the ‘Enchanted Hill' for a guided tour of one of America's grandest private estates.
• Santa Barbara: Visit Mission Santa Barbara, a historic Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in 1786.
• Los Angeles: Enjoy a guided tour of the Getty Villa, a recreation of an ancient Roman country house.
• Los Angeles: Step beyond the red carpet. A behind-the-scenes look at the Oscars on a private tour of the Dolby Theatre.

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!