Gate 1 Travel

Highlights

• Descend into the astonishing Waitomo Caves with its swirling rivers and glow worms Home hosted dinner in a traditional New Zealand home Enjoy a traditionally prepared Hangi dinner, cooked in the steaming ground Visit Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park and admire its steaming geysers Embark on a walking food tour of Wellington City, known as the "culinary capital" Discover delightful Christchurch, the "most-English" city in the country Take in the stunning landscape of the South Island aboard the TranzAlpine train Experience the dynamic environment at the Franz Josef Glacier Explore the dazzling city of Queenstown, the country's adventure capital Tour a family-run working merino sheep farm Cross Lake Wakatipu on a steamship and visit Walter Peak High Country Farm Cruise on spectacular Milford Sound, surrounded by breathtaking scenery †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• Walking tour of the iconic French Quarter, the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans Visit the unique Presbytere with its exquisite collection of Mardi Gras memorabilia Tour of Baton Rouge, the jewel of Louisiana, a city of contrasting cultures Swamp boat ride in the magical Atchafalaya Basin, the largest wetland in the U.S. Visit Vermilionville, a folklife park and living history museum on the banks of the Bayou Tour the Visitor Center and pepper sauce factory of the world famous "hot" Tabasco sauce on Avery Island

Highlights

• Embark on a gorilla trek in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park Take a guided forest trek in search of Golden monkeys in the highland forests of Volcanoes National Park Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the world's most successful orphan elephant rescue center At the Giraffe Centre, hand-feed elegant Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven Explore Samburu National Park, known for its unique wildlife Enjoy leisurely game viewing at one of Kenya's iconic tree lodges Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its superb birdlife Test your luck and see how many of the "Big Five" you'll spot in the magical Masai Mara National Reserve †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• Visit Colonial Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and walk through its cobblestone streets Stand at the Middle of the World monument, situated at latitude 0º Browse for local goods at the traditional Otavalo Market Stay in the Amazon region, the world's largest ecosystem †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• Enjoy a Rhine River Cruise, view hilltop castles, terraced vineyards and villages of timber-framed houses Marvel at the thunderous Rhine Falls, one of Europe’s largest and most powerful View the Golden Roof, in the heart of historic Innsbruck Visit Bavaria's "Mad" King Ludwig's fantasy castle of Neuschwanstein, a symbol of idealized romance In sparkling Lucerne, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, visit the inspiring Lion Monument †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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• Explore the remarkably preserved Volubilis, once a major African outpost of the Roman Empire Camp in the Sahara under an endless canopy of desert stars Explore Ait Benhaddou, an ancient desert village on an old caravan route Marvel at the circus atmosphere of Marrakesh’s Djemaa el Fna Square, bustling with acrobats, performers, and snake charmers Join a Marrakesh family for a dinner of home-cooked fare in their home Meet the women of the Argan Oil Cooperative and see how they extract nutritive oil from this nut Stroll the inviting medina in seaside Essaouira, bustling with crafts shops and fishmongers †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• Visit Stonehenge, one of the most famous prehistoric sites, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the Roman Baths in the beautiful Georgian city of Bath View the birthplace of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon Trace the steps of where the Beatles began their journey to fame in Liverpool In Edinburgh, view the Edinburgh Castle, Scottish Parliament and baroque Palace of Holyrood house In York, view the Minster, one of the world's most beautiful Gothic cathedrals †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates♦ London Gatwick Airport transfers available at an additional cost