Insight Vacations

Highlights

• Golan Heights: Visit a family-run winery and regale in a tasting of the local produce.
• Tel Aviv: Enjoy a Welcome Drink and mingle with your fellow travel companions to begin your journey.
• Tiberias: Participate in a Friday night Shabbat dinner.
• Jerusalem: Toast the culmination of your travels with a lively Celebration Dinner.
• Amman: Get to know your fellow travelers and Travel Director over a drink at your Welcome Dinner.

Highlights

• Munich: A private invitation to exclusive seating in the renowned Ochsenbraterei Tent. Sit back and experience the festive atmosphere of this once in a lifetime event and enjoy a three course dinner, a dedicated host and savour the Bavarian Beer!
• Munich: Join special guest Patrick von Ritchthofen, a direct descendant of Manfred von Ritchthofen, otherwise known as ‘The Red Baron’, for an unforgettable conversation and a Celebration Dinner.
• Dresden: Dinner at Schloss Hotel Dresden-Pillnitz. Situated on the premises of the former summer residence of the King of Saxony. Majestic gardens, stunning architecture of the previous centuries create a truly magical atmosphere.
• Melk: A river cruise along the stunning Wachau Valley and sample wine from a vineyard in the same region.
• Vienna: A concert of classic Viennese music and dance combined with a delicious meal of traditional Austrian fare.

Highlights

• Olympia: Join a local chef and savour the regional specialties in a fun, exciting introduction to Greek cooking.
• Athens: Toast the culmination of your vacation with a lively Celebration Dinner in true Greek style at a local restaurant.
• Dining Summary: 13 Breakfast (B), 1 Dinner (D), 11 Dinner with Wine (DW), 6 Lunch with Wine (LW)
• Athens: See the Arch of Hadrian, erected in honour of the Roman Emperor and used as a divider between the ancient city and the new Roman district, along with the remaining columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
• Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans.

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• Ardgowan Castle: Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart welcomes you to his family castle, set on a 10,000-acre coastal estate. Learn the history of the area, the Shaw Stewart family and the castle itself, followed by a traditional Scottish tea and scones.
• Edinburgh: Get to know your fellow travellers over your Welcome Dinner of modern European cuisine and wine, at a chic bistro tucked away in New Town.
• Thirsk: Join a family for a home-hosted meal at the historic Thirsk Hall. This Grade II* listed building was extended in 1770 by famous English architect John Carr.
• Stratford: Enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast Dinner, with all the trimmings.
• Bath: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers at Brasserie Blanc. Raise a glass over your Celebration Dinner to commend your wonderful journey, while enjoying a delicious French-inspired meal accompanied with wine.

Highlights

• York: In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and the chance to get to know your fellow travellers.
• Dining Summary: 10 Breakfasts (B), 1 Dinner (D) and 2 Dinners with Wine (DW) all with tea or coffee.
• Scenic Drives: Enjoy the beautiful Scottish countryside and scenery of the Trossachs and Loch Lomond before continuing through the English Lake District, over Severn Bridge and past Dartmoor and the Welsh Marshes.
• Stratford-upon-Avon: Learn about the life of William Shakespeare, arguably history's most famous writer, when you visit his birthplace. Then enjoy some time to explore this pretty town with its iconic Tudor houses.
• York: Walk with your Travel Director within the city walls to see the York Minster and crocked Shambles.

Highlights

• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Stanserhorn: Walk along beautiful scenic pathways at the summit of Mount Stanserhorn for a chance to see native animals like marmots.
• Stanserhorn: Embark on a spectacular journey to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn and appreciate unrivalled views of snow-capped peaks. Meet a Swiss ranger and learn about the local wildlife and flora over a conservation talk. Learn about the conservation of the local ecosystem and local fauna from a Swiss ranger. Hear about what it takes to preserve the wildlife throughout the year and in all weather. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life On Land. Alternatively, walk along beautiful scenic pathways for a chance to see native animals like marmots.
• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Paris: Shop in quaint boutiques like a true Parisian with your Local Expert.

Highlights

• Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
• Vienna: Travel along the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
• Cesky Krumlov: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of the city as you explore the medieval streets of this fairy-tale town.
• Auschwitz: Experience a powerful and moving visit with a Local Expert. See the Auschwitz memorial and museum, which bears witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust.
• Kraków: The medieval heart of Krakow is rich in legend, a kind of Polish Camelot. Join your Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of this historic Holy Grail. Cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Podgórze and see the Ghetto Square.

Highlights

• Krakow: Enjoy getting to know your fellow guests over a fabulous Welcome Dinner.
• Zakopane: Meet Poland's Goral Highlanders and share their culture at a dinner with local specialities and music.
• Warsaw: The Polish capital is currently enjoying a culinary renaissance - find out what the buzz is all about during your end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine at a favourite restaurant.
• Dining Summary: 9 Breakfast (B), 4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
• Scenic Drives: Enjoy the scenery as you travel past the Tatra Mountains, along Oder River, through Wielkopolska and along Vistula River.