The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. Northern Thailand is renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, home to all manner of wild orchids, not to mention temperate fruits such as strawberries and peaches. Central Thailand is one of the world’s most fertile rice and fruit growing areas, home to sandy beaches on the east coast and vibrant, cosmopolitan Bangkok. Further south along the peninsula, unspoiled beaches and idyllic islands dot the landscape, offering some of …

Austria-Italy-Switzerland
Sightseeing Tour

Zurich Orientation of the cathedral and Bahnhofstrasse.
Munich Orientation of the Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel.
Innsbruck Orientation of the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.
Salzburg See “The Sound of Music” locations, the Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s birthplace.
Sirmione See the Scaligers Castle.
Verona Visit the old roman arena, see Juliet’s balcony, Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe.
Venice Canal cruise by private launch. See St. Mark’s Square, the Byzantine Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs and more. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
Lugano Orientation tour around the lake.
Lucerne Orientation includes the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.

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Best of Italy-Greece
Sightseeing Tour

Rome Views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
Venice Canal cruise viewing St. Mark’s Square, Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. Visit a glass-blowing factory.Travel along the Brenta Canal seeing the Palladian villas.
Florence See the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and visit Santa Croce Basilica. Views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
Assisi Orientation including Santa Maria degli Angeli and a visit to St. Francis Basilica.
Monte Cassino Visit the Commonwealth cemetery.
Pompeii A guided tour of …

Steeped in a rich and colorful history, the city of Istanbul, Turkey’s largest, straddles the continents of Europe and Asia. It is here that towering minarets, as if in a fabled tale of the Arabian Nights, soar majestically into the skies, while imposing mosques, ancient castles and lavish palaces enhance the city’s undulating skyline. Historically, Istanbul dates back for more than 2000 years, though the earliest of Turkey’s inhabitants, the Catal Hoyuk have been known to exist long before that. Founded by a seafaring tribe from Megara in about 650 …