Gate 1 Travel

Highlights

• Visit the Acropolis, the astonishing ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens Tour the Acropolis Museum, a striking modern building where many of the original statues from the Acropolis are now displayed Explore the archaeological site of Ancient Ephesus and the colorful town of Kusadasi Tour the traditional settlement of Lindos and the medieval city of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• Discover magical Paris in a vintage French Citroën on a special ride to Montmartre Take a guided visit to the treasure-filled Louvre, one of the world's largest museums Visit the soaring World Heritage site of the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) in Avignon Stand before the extraordinary UNESCO listed three-tiered ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct Walking tour along the honey-colored streets in Arles that inspired many Van Gogh paintings Enter the vast Camargue, a harsh landscape home to white horses, black bulls and flamingos Share lunch with Guardians (cowboys) at a local ranch in the Camargue region In Saint-Rémy visit the beautiful old monastery complex where Van Gogh spent his last years Typical picnic lunch in Mouries with local wines and fresh olive oil from a nearby oil mill Explore the quintessential Provencal town of Aix-en-Provence, home of painter Paul Cézanne Visit Cézanne's art studio, nestled on Lauves hill where many of his masterpieces were created At Sainte-Victoire Mountain, savor a delectable Provencal lunch with tastings of regional wines Journey into the very heart of Provence with its tiny clifftop villages and sprawling vineyards In Marseilles, visit the Vieux Port where fishmongers sell their catch along the boat lined quay A cruise in Cassis to view the region's famous calanques (limestone rock formations) A boules game with locals followed by a culinary lesson and dinner in the village of Velaux Travel from Nice along the sun-drenched French Riviera, stopping in Eze and Cap Ferrat Visit the stunning Rothschild Villa and Gardens, a pink palazzo in magnificent St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Cross the border into the storied Principality of Monaco with its opulent Royal Palace In glamorous Monte Carlo, crown jewel of the Riviera, view the lavish marble and gold Casino †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• Explore the Hakone Open-Air Museum's vast array of sculptures Discover Owakudani Valley’s extraordinary volcanic zone Embark on a cruise on Lake Ashi and admire the stunning scenery Board the famous Shinkansen, or “bullet train” that whisks you to Kyoto †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals Sail on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, capital of the Rhineland Discover 2000-year-old Koblenz, with its superb Romanesque architecture View the mighty Lorelei Rock named for the siren "Lorelei" rising vertically from the waters Stroll the lanes filled with quaint wine taverns in the lively village of Rüdesheim Visit the Alsace capital of Strasbourg, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site Walk the cobbled streets of tiny Breisach, a city that dates back over 4,000 years

Highlights

• Discover centuries-old folklore, historic towns and diverse cultures in the Baltics Marvel at the medieval architecture and history in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius View Toompea Castle and visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn In Riga, view the Liberty Monument, St. Jacob's Cathedral and Riga Castle Visit the St. Peter and Paul Church, view Gediminas Tower and the Castle in Vilnius View Warsaw’s Lazienki Park, Old Town, Market Square and visit St. John's Cathedral †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates