Privately chartered vessel with expert guides and executive Belgian chef ● Bonobo tracking in the DRC's primary forests ● Western Lowland Gorilla encounters in Dzanga Sangha National Park ● Authentic village visits with Pygmy tribes, Teke Kingdom, and Sangha-Sangha peoples ● Navigate over 700 km along the Congo, Alima, and Sangha Rivers ● Cathedral forests, swamp ecosystems, and exceptional birdwatching with hundreds of species

Explore ancient ruins, including the mythological birthplace of Apollo ● discover stunning beaches and turquoise waters ● visit medieval castles and traditional villages ● immerse yourself in local culture, savoring Greek cuisine and wine ● experience the warm hospitality of the islanders ● take in breathtaking landscapes, from whitewashed houses to blue-domed churches.

Barcelona: Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance ● Bilbao's Guggenheim ● Santiago de Compostela: Place of Pilgrimage ● Madrid: City tour & Prado ● Granada & the Alhambra ● Arab, Jewish, Christian, Roman, Visigothic legacies ● Andalucia: Orange groves, flower-filled patios

A thorough exploration of Northern Pakistan where three empires meet, with stops in Islamabad, Gilgit, Hunza, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu, Shigar, Khapulu & Lahore.

Accessing major sites and special, off-the-beaten path gems using China's efficient high-speed rail network ● Three major urban centres (Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai) well-spaced with lesser known, fascinating locations, many of them Unesco sites ● delicious authentic meals ● charming & comfortable accommodations ● expert guiding and leadership

El Salvador - Joya de Ceren Archaeological Site ● Guatemala - Antigua City & Tikal ● Honduras - Maya Site of Copan ● Nicaragua - Ruins of Leon Viejo ● Birds, volcanoes, indigenous cultures

A comprehensive regional tour including seven extremely varied countries ● Stately Belgrade ● Scenic mountain scenery ● Venerable Skopje ● Stunning Lake Ohrid ● Rugged and little visited Albania ● Pretty Dubrovnik ● Fascinating Bosnia-Herzegovina

Guided Valletta harbour cruise ● Pre-historic temples of Hagar Qim and Ggantija, beautiful Gozo ● colourful fishing village of Marsaxlokk ● Ancient Greek Temples at Agrigento & Paestum ● Compelling Pompeii ● Rome - The Vatican & the Sistine Chapel

Explore Nafplio's Venetian fortress and historic harbour ● visit ancient Sparta and imagine the lives of the Spartans ● walk in the footsteps of ancient athletes at Olympia ● marvel at the ancient monasteries of Meteora ● ascend the Acropolis and explore the Acropolis Museum in Athens ● experience the vibrant island life of Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Amorgos, and Santorini.