Discovery Tours by Gate 1

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
• Tour Lisbon’s impressive Jeronimos Monastery, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Travel to Sintra, lush with lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments.
• Flamenco dancing lessons have been arranged just for you in Seville to acquaint you with this passionate and fiery dance.
• Visit Seville's Gothic Cathedral, one of the largest in the world with its original minaret, the Giralda Bell Tower.

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• Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed International flights Los Angeles-Beijing, Shanghai-Los Angeles Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Xian-Chengdu, Chengdu-Lhasa, Lhasa-Chongqing & Yichang-Shanghai 15 nights in First Class accommodations

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• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Visit the magnificent Larco Herrera Museum in Lima with its pre-Columbian masterpieces and stunning exhibition of gold and priceless jewels Stroll the cobbled streets of Arequipa and marvel at the superb examples of Spanish colonial architecture Travel to the dramatic Colca Canyon, thought to be twice as deep as the Grand Canyon -- view the flight of rare Andean condors Meet a humble Aymara family and learn about their farming methods, local customs, daily struggles and share a specially-prepared farm lunch Boat excursion to the fascinating floating Uros Islands where the indigenous people of the area - the Uros - live on tiny islands that dot the lake Stand in awe at the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, the last stand of the Incas in their defense against the Spanish conquistadors Discover the crowning achievement of Inca ingenuity at the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" Join a traditional Peruvian family for a delectable home-cooked dinner in their home along with an informative cultural exchange

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• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
• Exploration of the Yucatan begins at Ek Balam, one of the largest Mayan ruins in Mexico
• In magical Valladolid, stroll the picturesque square with its rows of colorful historic buildings
• Tour the wondrous ancient ruins of Chichén Itzá, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• View the distinctive architecture of Merida at the ornate 15th century Casa Montejo

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• Tour Broc’s Maison Cailler factory with its irresistible scent of freshly-made chocolates In the small medieval village of Gruyere enjoy a lunch of bubbling cheese fondue Visit 13th century Chillon Castle with its unending maze of courtyards and halls filled with priceless art Leisure time in the glitzy mountain resort of Zermatt dominated by the mythical Matterhorn Travel on Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway surrounded by wondrous picture-postcard views Journey across the iconic Simplon Pass with its staggering vistas of the Swiss and Italian Alps In Lugano, a private cruise on the pristine lake coupled with a traditional Swiss-Italian dinner From chic St. Moritz, a carriage ride into the enchanting Roseq Valley known for its rich flora and fauna Travel on the astonishing Glacier Express, one of the world’s most spectacular train rides Stand before roaring Staubbach Waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, a nature-lovers paradise In Brienz, view the village's 18th-century wooden chalets, sculptures and unique Woodcarving Museum Visit the giant Sonnenberg Bunker and its subterranean building with medical and control offices Visit Lucerne’s inspirational Lion Monument, covered Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge

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• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Tour Reykjavík, a buzzing city combining cosmopolitan and traditional trends Travel to the picturesque Borgarfjordur region, well-known for its astonishing natural beauty and historical heritage Explore an Ice Cave inside Langjökull Glacier, a once-in-a-lifetime experience Taste “hakarl,” Icelandic fermented shark, at the Bjarnarhöfn Shark Farm Visit Snæfellsjökull National Park, dramatic setting for Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth Visit the award-winning Herring Era Museum in Siglufjörður, the nearest town to the Arctic Circle View Godafoss, the “waterfall of the gods,” one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland Pamper yourself with a soak in the warm geothermal Myvatn Nature Baths, with beautiful views over the Lake Myvatn area Enjoy a whale watching expedition from Húsavík harbor, considered the Whale Capital of Iceland Visit the remarkable geological and historical site of Þingvellir National Park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour Iceland’s most famous natural wonders in the Golden Circle, including Gullfoss Waterfall and the famous Strokkur Geysir At Friðheimar Greenhouse, learn how pesticide-free tomatoes are grown with geothermal heat Travel along the wondrous southern coast, with its stark black sand beaches and waterfalls, and stunning views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes Attend a unique performance of the famed Icelandic horses Visit the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant and learn about geothermal power production in Iceland Enjoy a soothing experience in the warm and mineral-rich geothermal waters at the Blue Lagoon