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CLICK HERE for Royal Caribbean Cruises!So what exactly is a Royal Caribbean International vacation? It's a vacation that lets explorers get out and see and do things they've never done before - things they may have never even imagined seeing and doing. 

And no one brings that adventure to life like Royal Caribbean.


CLICK HERE for Celebrity Cruises!Passengers are typically 48 years old, married, and experienced travelers. They tend to understand quality and enjoy fine dining. 50% have cruised before, and 20 - 30% previously with Celebrity.

 

CLICK HERE for NCL Cruises!Even though we transport thousands of guests every year, we know each person is an individual, each voyage unique. NCL's special programs and products add even more of that personal touch. 

 

CLICK HERE for Holland America Cruises!Holland America shows you the world. For over 125 years Holland America has upheld a reputation for "five star" service and unequaled cruise itineraries.


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CLICK HERE for Radisson Seven Seas Cruises!Luxury Cruises to Africa, Alaska, Antartica, Asia, Australia, Baltic, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Iceland, Mediterranean, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama Canal, South America, Tahiti, Coastal United States and World Cruise.

 

CLICK HERE for Silversea Cruises!Six-Star service. All ocean view suite accommodations, most with a private teak veranda.


CLICK HERE for Windstar Cruises!Under the promise of 180 Degrees from Ordinary Windstar provides one of the most unique cruise vacation experiences in the world

 

CLICK HERE for Princess Cruises!Princess Cruises offers hundreds of places to visit. Every vacation features a style of travel you won't find anywhere else. It's called Grand Class Cruising. Cruises range from 7-72 days.

 

CLICK HERE for Crystal Cruises!Providing Upscale Cruises to South America, Caribbean, Trans-Canal, Alaska, South Pacific, World Cruise, Mediterranean, Northern Capitals, Western Europe, Trans-Atlantic


 

CLICK HERE for Costa CruisesCosta offers a way of cruising unlike any other. Festive. Elegant. Delightfully different in service, cuisine and ambiance.

 


CLICK HERE for Orient Cruise Lines!Specialist in destinational cruising, Orient Lines offers affordable cruise vacations to the most exciting & exotic parts of the globe aboard its award-winning liners, Marco Polo & Crown Odyssey

 

CLICK HERE for Cunard Cruises!Specializes in distintive and innovative cruising




EXPLORE THE CONTINENTS
WITH A LUXURY RIVER CRUISE

 SIX NIGHTS CRUISES ON THE SAONE OR RHONE RIVERS
  by Abercrombie & Kent
TOUR ID:GTSFA1034
featuring One of Europe's Finest Canal Cruisers

Barge Cruising through History!
Luxury barge 'Napoléon' is one of Europe's finest vessels. This year she cruises from Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage in France's Rhône region to Arles in Provence, a diverse itinerary that passes from châteaux and sleepy vineyards to the sun-drenched landscapes of Van Gogh and the monuments of the Roman Empire.


7 Days Paris/Paris
  LAND RATE FROM: $4100 p/p
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Abercrombie and Kent
CLICK HERE for A&K Deluxe River Cruises!
6 Nights Cruises
on the Saone or Rhone Rivers

 THE LEGENDARY DANUBE
   by Globus Tours
TOUR ID:GTSAUG1002
 ...in a relaxed pace! -
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Spend three nights in Prague and then enjoy a seven-night cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest on this 12-day vacation. A tour of Prague shows you the main sights and one and one-half days are at leisure so you can explore on your own. Travel by coach to Nuremberg for city sightseeing and to board your ship for a Gala Welcome Dinner and hearty "Oompah" music. After leaving the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal, take a boat cruise through the lovely Danube Gorge and visit Weltenburg Abbey. Return to your ship in Regensburg and take a guided tour of one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. You'll delight in a walking tour of Passau, a guided tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey and sightseeing in romantic Vienna. End in Budapest to the sound of Gypsy violins.

12 Days including air, or 11 Days Budapest/Prague
  LAND RATE FROM: $2399 p/p
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Globus Tours
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The Legendary Danube
12 Days- Deluxe Tour
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 LEGENDARY WATERWAYS OF EUROPE
  by Collette Vacations
TOUR ID:GTSEG1017
featuring Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Holland

Collette Vacations

Cruise through five countries in the heart of Europe on this relaxing 14-night cruise. Let the waters of the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube carry you gently through Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, exploring striking vistas rich with history, culture, lore and traditions. Sail by castles, fortresses, villages and vineyards and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Bamberg, Bratislava, Budapest, Melk, Vienna and much more.

16 Days including air, or 15 Days Amsterdam/Budapest
  LAND RATE FROM: $4199 p/p
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Collette Vacations
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Legendary Waterways of Europe
16 Days- Deluxe Tour
 
 SIGNATURE DANUBE RIVER  ABOARD THE M/S RIVER CLOUD
  by Abercrombie and Kent
TOUR ID:GTSASA1049
Splendid Adventure on the Magnificent Danube River!

CLICK HERE for A&K A Tale of Five Cities!

The Ultimate Danube River Cruise!
This glorious journey through the heart of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire is a dream come true - quite literally speaking, because it has only recently been made possible by the completion of the Main-Danube Canal, a plan conceived by the Emperor Charlemagne more than a thousand years ago. Now you can travel in style between Budapest, Hungary, and Dietfurt, Germany, aboard the splendidly-appointed 'M/S River Cloud,' visiting jewels of Central Europe such as Passau, Dürnstein, Bratislava and Vienna along the way.


8 Days Munich/Budapest
  LAND RATE FROM: $3000 p/p
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The Danube River
Aboard the Magnificent 'M/S River Cloud'
 
 RUSSIAN RIVER CRUISES
  by Collette Tours
TOUR ID:GTSRUSC1052
 featuring Estonia! -

Collette Vacations

Experience the splendor of the czars, vibrant Slavic culture and the expansive beauty of rural Russia on this 11-day cruise from Russia’s capital, Moscow to Peter the Great’s glittering city, St. Petersburg. Visit Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral‘s kaleidoscopic towers. Step inside the Kremlin and discover its imperial treasures. See the architectural treasures of the “Golden Ring.” Cruise through picturesque Lake Onega and the mighty Volga River. Follow an expert guide to discover the incredible treasures of the immense Hermitage Museum as you explore St. Petersburg, one of the loveliest cities in Europe.

11 Days including air, or 10 Days Moscow/St. Petersburg
  LAND RATE FROM: $1849 p/p
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Collette Tours
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Russian River Cruising
11 Days- Deluxe Tour

 EGYPTIAN SPLENDOR
  by Globus Tours
TOUR ID:GTSAEG1056

Highlights of Egypt's Rich Past
This 10-day vacation offers an exciting voyage through the Kingdom of the Pharaohs. Your journey begins in Cairo where you'll marvel at Tutankhamon's treasures in the Egyptian Museum, visit the enigmatic Sphinx, and see the Great Pyramids of Giza. Then fly to Aswan to enjoy a felucca ride and board an elegant hotel boat for a four-night Nile River cruise to Luxor. Along the way, visit Kitchener Island's lush Botanical Gardens, gigantic Aswan Dam, the Temple of Isis, the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, and Luxor Temple. You'll also enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through Edfu to the Temple of Horus, visiting colorful local bazaars and exploring the stunning monuments of Karnak.

10 Days including air or 9 Days Cairo/Cairo
  LAND RATE FROM: $2211 p/p
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Egyptian Splendor
10 Day- Deluxe Tour
 
 GRAND TOUR OF EGYPT
  
by Globus Tours
TOUR ID:GTSAEG1058

Egypt and the Nile
Complete sightseeing program: Cairo, the Pyramids, Alexandria, Karnak, Luxor, Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae. Nile cruise accommodation in luxury two-berth outside cabins with private facilities on one of the great Oberoi hotel boats; all shore excursions are included.

12 Days including air or 11 Days Cairo/Cairo
  LAND RATE FROM: $2608 p/p
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CLICK HERE for Globus Tours Grand Tour of Egypt
Grand Tour of Egypt
11 Day- Deluxe Tour

 SPLENDORS OF THE NILE
  
by Collette Vacations

TOUR ID:GTSAEG1059

Collette Vacations

Smithsonian Journey!
Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs – Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples, and the tombs on the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Dedicated Egyptologists provide insight throughout your journey. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass colonnaded temples and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes.

12 Days including air, or 11 Days Cairo/Cairo
  LAND RATE FROM: $1699 p/p
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CLICK HERE for Collette Vacations Splendors of the Nile
Splendors of the Nile
12 Day- Deluxe Tour

 JOURNEY THROUGH JORDAN AND EGYPT
  
by Collette Vacations

TOUR ID:GTSAEG1060

Collette Vacations

Explorations Series!
Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. Bask in the warmth of Egyptian and Jordanian hospitality. Spend a full day at the stunning stone-carved hidden city of Petra. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians in the shadow of the Pyramids. Cruise down the legendary Nile for three nights. Be welcomed for lunch at a Bedouin camp in the remarkable Wadi Rum desert. Luxuriate at a Dead Sea resort and spa. Explore an endlessly fascinating part of the world where history and an energetic culture come together.

15 Days including air, or 14 Days Cairo/Cairo
  LAND RATE FROM: $2999 p/p
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CLICK HERE for Collette Vacations Journey Through Jordan and Egypt
Journey Through
Jordan and Egypt
15 Day- Deluxe Tour
 
 SPLENDORS OF THE NILE
  by Abercrombie and Kent
TOUR ID:GTSAEA1061
CLICK HERE for A&K A Tale of Five Cities!

Ultimate Nile!
Splendors of the Nile is a comprehensive Connoisseurs program, exploring every highlight along the Nile "in A&K style."   After three nights in Cairo (where sightseeing includes the Museum of Antiquities and its Mummy Room, Memphis, Sakkara, the Pyramids and Sphinx), fly south to Abu Simbel to see the great Temple of Ramses, saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser by an international effort financed, in large part, by the United States. Then, continuing to Aswan by air, board 'Sun Boat IV' to begin a five-day cruise to the temples at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna. Two nights in Luxor allow travellers to see all of the wondrous sights. Little-visited Dendera, Karnak and Luxor are highlights, as is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt's only female pharaoh, and the Valley of the Kings, resting place of Tutankhamon and many of his royal peers. Returning to Cairo, explore the old Coptic city and its Islamic mosques and monuments before boarding a homebound flight. 

10 Days Cairo/Cairo
  LAND RATE FROM: $6,575 p/p
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Abercrombie and Kent
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Splendors of the Nile
11 Day- Ultimate Tour

 WONDERS OF CHINA & TIBET WITH YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
   by Globus Tours
TOUR ID:GTSOCT1070
 Ancient Lands/Modern Cities! -

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of China and Tibet during this unforgettable land and river cruise vacation! Your trip begins in Beijing, where you visit the Great Wall of China, the Imperial Palace, Tian’anmen Square, and the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. On to Xi’an to marvel at the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD, and the famous legion of Terracotta Warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi’s (China’s first Emperor’s) tomb.

Then journey into the Himalayas to see the religious sites in the Buddhist city of Lhasa, Tibet. Tour the Potala Palace, once the center of the Tibetan government and the former winter residence of the Dalai Lama. Visit the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama, featuring the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Learn about traditional Tibetan medicine and therapy at the Tibetan Hospital, and visit a typical Tibetan monastery. Visit one of Tibet’s oldest shrines, Jokhang Temple.

Fly to Chengdu and visit the fascinating Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Then fly to Kunming to view the Stone Forest, an area of limestone pillars—some almost 100 feet high—dotted with small lakes and waterfalls. Then travel to Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by 16,000-foot-plus mountains. Tour the medieval town and the Black Dragon Pool.

After flying to Chongqing, China’s capital during World War II, embark on your 3-night river cruise on the magical Yangtze River aboard the Victoria Katarina, where you witness beautiful landscapes and visit the Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest of its kind in the world. Disembark in Yichang and fly to Shanghai, China’s most populous city. In Shanghai, tour the Shanghai Museum and experience the spectacular beauty of the Yu Yuan Gardens. This vacation to China and Tibet, with the wonderful Yangtze River Cruise, is a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

20 Days including air or, 19 Days Beijing/Shanghai
  LAND RATE FROM: $4689 p/p
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Globus Tours
Cultural China and Tibet by Globus Tours
Wonders of China
and Tibet
20 Day- Deluxe Tour
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 YANGTZE PASSAGE
  by Abercrombie and Kent
TOUR ID:GTSOCA1072
A Unique Trek through Cultural China!

CLICK HERE for A&K A Tale of Five Cities!

Experience China in Grand Style!
On this Connoisseurs journey, experience the Yangzi River scenery - inspiration to generations of artists - on a four-night cruise that includes private shore excursions. In Guilin, glide down the Li River on an exclusive cruise through rock peaks. Discover China's most impressive monuments in inimitable style as well, visiting the best-preserved section of the Great Wall and exploring Shanghai with an expert historian.
  • In Beijing, Guilin and Xian, relax in private hotel club lounges, with complimentary cocktails and concierge service

  • Sail Lake Kunming in a small group (with just your fellow A&K travellers) for maximum comfort

  • Cruise the Yangzi River on board Sanctuary MS 'Yangzi Explorer,' lodging in deluxe cabins that offer uninterrupted views of the Three Gorges from your own balcony

  • Leave the Guilin crowds behind on a private half-day cruise on the Li River

  • Gain a deeper understanding of ancient Chinese artifacts when you tour the Yangling Museum with an expert archaeologist

  • See Shanghai through the eyes of renowned local historian Patrick Cranley during a private tour

16 Days Beijing/Shanghai
  LAND RATE FROM: $7795 p/p
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Abercrombie and Kent
CLICK HERE for A&K Yangtze Passage!
Yangtze Passage
16 Day- Ultimate Tour




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