Destinations

Turkish Delights

Cappadocia’s caves, ancient Ephesus and a spectacular arrival in Istanbul.

Ottoman Riches
See the sultan’s ornately tiled quarters in the Green Mosque and tuck into an exemplary doner kebab in the Ottoman Empire’s birthplace of Bursa. With Bursa as its starting point, this nine-day exploration of Turkey takes in the immortal city of Troy and spends two days in Kusadasi, where you’ll explore the enormous ancient site of Ephesus. Spend three days in Istanbul to experience major sights such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the lively Grand Bazaar.
Hoodoos and Wine Country
The gnomish landscape of Cappadocia fans out from your vantage point in a hot-air balloon as the golden dawn light breaks over the “fairy chimneys.” After touchdown and breakfast, tour Göreme, where 2,000 years of Christian history are carved into underground cities and churches. Visit a traditional potter and Turkish winery to round out the day.
The Original Orient Express
Arrive in Turkey to views over the Thracian Plain, along an eminently historic route. Your luxury train, featuring carefully restored, richly crafted 1920s cabins, departs Paris for Istanbul just once a year, on a lavish six-day journey with overnight stays in Budapest and Bucharest. Make a few quick stops in Sinaia, Romania and in Varna on the Black Sea.

 An abundance of cultural treasures

Traveling across Europe opens your eyes to a world of unparalleled culture and history. It often seems impossible to choose between the Renaissance art of Florence and the Impressionist paintings of Paris; Germany’s Bavarian castles and the bustling multicultural London streets. The wealth of knowledge acquired in Europe is an asset of a lifetime – its only rivals being the people and food you’ll encounter along the way! Close proximity of individual countries makes it easy to incorporate any number of them into your trip, while each country is more than worthy of a focused, extended stay as you immerse yourself in the culture and communities.

The Possibilities Are Endless

Set to a backdrop of an impressive variety of landscapes, from lush tropical rainforests to the breath-taking Rocky Mountain range, North America offers a unique adventure for every traveler. Take a road trip along the Pacific Coast highway, zip-line through Canada’s temperate rainforests, or journey through Mexico’s Copper Canyon by train. The endless opportunities of the land will leave you wanting to discover more.