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escorted itineraries

If you are more inclined to strike off on your own rather than follow the crowd but do not want to sacrifice any of the convenience or expertise you find on professionally planned tours, we have the solution. Most of our Escorted Journeys can be modified to your specific needs and interests, and we can also create customized Independent Journeys. Contact us for more details.

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2012 TRIPS

pdf Signature Australia   13 Days
On this comprehensive independent journey, experience Australia’s best: the Red Centre, tropical north and the most dazzling cities. Discover the hidden secrets of Melbourne with a local historian. Watch the sun set and rise over Uluru in the remote Outback. Stay at pristine Lizard Island for three nights in a natural paradise, and view Sydney from the most enviable vantage point — while cruising the Harbour.
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pdf Signature Ethiopia   12 Days
Explore Ethiopia’s untouched landscape during a comprehensive, independent journey visiting some of the world’s highest — and most stunning — vantage points, from the jagged Simien Mountains to the rainbow-frocked Blue Nile Falls. Rich with ancient history, this lush land gives way to cave churches, soaring cathedrals and the locale where the Biblical Ark of the Covenant is said to be kept.
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pdf Signature France   8 Days
On this independent journey, begin in Paris, the “City of Light,” and then see the dazzling effects of light in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. Head west to view gardens in Giverny that were made famous by artist Claude Monet. Continue to Normandy to remember World War II on the landing beaches and try to “read” the famous Bayeux Tapestry that depicts the 1066 conquest of England.
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pdf Signature India   12 Days
Experience the best of India on this independent journey through Rajasthan, the country’s northern region and its most culturally significant. Explore a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and diverse landscapes, from the stunning Taj Mahal to Udaipur’s palaces to the towering Qutub Minar in Delhi. Lodge in some of the world’s finest hotels and enjoy privately chauffeured tours throughout.
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pdf Signature Italy   11 Days
From Venice to Rome, this independent journey shows you Italy’s best. Explore Venice and its renowned sights, including some hidden from the crowds in the Scuola di San Rocco and the Frari Church. In Florence, view Michelangelo’s David and the Uffizi Gallery. In the Tuscan countryside visit Cortona, made famous in the book and film Under the Tuscan Sun, and relive ancient history in the Roman ruins.
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pdf Signature London Paris   8 Days
Visit many of the iconic sights in London and Paris, from the Tower of London and Trafalgar Square to the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre. Ride a car high up on the London Eye and peer out over the Thames to see magnificent Westminster and the City of London. Journey to Paris in comfort and style aboard the Eurostar, travelling under the English Channel. Then travel to Versailles for a look at the opulent palace of Louis XIV.
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pdf Signature Peru   8 Days
From Machu Picchu to Lima, Peru’s must-sees come alive on this independent journey. Discover Lima’s colonial and pre-Columbian relics, as well as Cusco’s Andean and Spanish traditions. Absorb the spirit of the Sacred Valley with a sunrise stroll through Machu Picchu and a visit to the market town of Pisac. Lodge in the heart of the action by staying at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel located next to the citadel.
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pdf Signature Spain   10 Days
This independent program takes you from Madrid into the charming Andalusian countryside. View some of the most remarkable collections of European art and works by Spain’s greatest masters. Stroll the streets of Córdoba to the mighty Mezquita, once a Moorish mosque, and explore Granada’s Alhambra, built at the height of Islamic rule. Conclude your journey in Don Juan country — romantic Seville.
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