Travel through one of the greatest engineering marvels of our time and journey through virgin rainforests and jungle-fringed beaches from Costa Rica to Panama. Witness an abundance of flora and fauna in Manuel Antonio National Park. Discover the wildlife of the Osa peninsula and learn about the rainforest, sloths and chocolate during a variety of included excursions. Travel to two UNESCO-designated sites in Panama: Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection, and the historic district of Panama City. Finish with a specially arranged daylight transit of the mighty locks of the Panama Canal, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Pre- and post-tour extensions in San José, Costa Rica and Panama City.

Travel the breadth of southern Africa, where history is rich, culture is diverse and “Big Five” game viewing is extraordinary. Enjoy a unique three-night river safari aboard the deluxe MS Zambezi Queen on Namibia’s legendary Chobe River. Follow Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom in Johannesburg; behold Zimbabwe’s awe‑inspiring Victoria Falls; and experience breathtaking wildlife encounters on safari. Extension in Cape Town available.

Our 13-night cruise aboard the elegant new Swan Hellenic Diana, provides convenient access to sites in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia and Senegal, many of which would be difficult to reach by other means. Visit Kakum National Park, the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the Bijagos Archipelago, Abuko Nature Reserve, and Makasutu Culture Forest where you will encounter a marvelous diversity of abundant wildlife.  Also visit important historical and cultural sites, many which demonstrate the complex relations between Africa and Europe. Experience the Africa that few people have a chance to see.

Join a captivating seven-night canal cruise by private river barge through the Netherlands and Belgium, where art and architecture take center stage against the picturesque backdrop of historic waterways. With 18-cabins, Magnifique IV boasts an intimate atmosphere with an impressive variety of amenities on board. Visit renowned museums that showcase masterpieces from artists of the Dutch Golden Age and explore beautifully manicured gardens during the height of blooming season. Amidst this visual feast, enjoy the abundance of spring bulb blooms in Holland. A pre-tour extension in Amsterdam and a post-tour extension in Brussels are also available.

Retrace ancient trade routes across two continents and four countries as you cruise from Casablanca, Morocco, to Lisbon, Portugal, on this deluxe small ship voyage — featuring one night in Rabat, Morocco, and a seven-night cruise. Visit seven spectacular port cities along the northeast African coast and Iberian Peninsula — Casablanca; Tangier; Gibraltar; Cádiz; Seville; Portimão and Setúbal with excursions throughout. Enhance your adventure with the Marrakech pre-program extension and/or post-program extension in Lisbon.

Visit the best of the British Isles and Ireland, from the dazzling metropolis of London to the windswept archaeological sites of Scottish isles; from the warm gregariousness of Dublin to the breathtaking natural beauty of the Lake District. Learn from distinguished guest speaker Allen Packwood, OBE, WWII and Winston Churchill expert. Visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites, four castles and lesser-known but unforgettable locales of Cowes, Tresco and Whitby. Enhance your experience with a London pre-tour extension.

Bask in sun-dappled islands at the crossroads of history on this deluxe, seven-night cruise from the Amalfi Coast to Malta. Visit the UNESCO-inscribed ruins of Pompeii and savor the splendor of the Isle of Capri. Enjoy calls at Palermo, Taormina, ancient Syracuse and Malta’s capital city of Valletta. Join Guest Speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II on a guided tour of a museum devoted to the history of the 1943 Allied landings in Sicily during World War II. Optional extensions in Rome and Valletta available.

Choose the less frequented path to Machu Picchu and be rewarded with authentic, immersive, and exclusive experiences. Take in the ancient history and living culture of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the archeological site of Chinchero and the market at Pisaq. Take a Peruvian cooking class. Stay in deluxe mountain lodges along the Lares Trail and tailor your experience with adventure activities and cultural encounters. Explore the remarkable complex of Machu Picchu. This trip is designed to rejuvenate the soul.

Begin your epic 22-day journey in Sydney. Journey from sophisticated Sydney, to sacred Uluru, and the wondrous Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand’s towering Mount Cook and breathtaking Milford Sound, plus Rotorua, Queenstown, and Auckland. Experience the Maori culture at a traditional hangi dinner and performance. Optional post-tour extension in Auckland.

Journey into the one the world’s most remote regions on an 11-day Peruvian expedition that includes one night in the capital city of Lima, a three-night Amazon River cruise, two nights in the lush Sacred Valley, two nights in colonial Cuzco and one unforgettable night at the majestic “lost city of the Incas” — Machu Picchu. Experience the natural beauty of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve and explore ancient Inca history on this incomparable itinerary.