Discovery Tours by Gate 1

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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 Durbar Square, the ancient palace of Hanuman Dhoka and the Temple of Kumari in Kathmandu
• Marvel at the Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, designated a World Heritage Site
• Travel to medieval Bhaktapur, known as the "City of Devotees," dating back to the 13th century
• Spiritual journey to the World Heritage Site of Pashupatinath, a world-famous Hindu shrine

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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. 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

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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 Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site, Africa’s "Garden of Eden" At the Olduvai Gorge Museum view fossils that provide evidence of our ancestors Game drives in Serengeti National Park, with Africa's highest concentration of wildlife In the Serengeti, linger at the Simba Kopje, inspiration for scenes in The Lion King Travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge herds of elephants and giraffes Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cultural center of the Zanzibar Archipelago Tour a working spice plantation to learn about the crops of the Spice Islands Enjoy a sunset cruise on a traditional wooden dhow

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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 Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great and center of the ancient Macedonian dynasty. In Thessaloniki, view the iconic 15th century White Tower, once used as a fort and prison. View the Royal Tomb of King Phillip and the priceless jewels and treasures in Vergina. Tour Meteora’s mystical monasteries perched in mid-air, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ferry to dazzling Corfu, with its dramatic coastlines, olive groves and miles of wild flowers. Walk through luxurious Achilleion Palace built for Princess Sisi, the Empress of Austria. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi and the imposing Temple of Apollo Tour the Achaia Clauss Winery and its vineyards in the wine region of the Peloponnese. Enjoy a Greek cooking demonstration led by a chef who shares his culinary secrets. Visit the archaeological sites of Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics. Visit the picturesque town of Nauplion, the first capital of modern Greece. In Mycenae, heartland of Greek mythology, visit the remarkable Tomb of Agamemnon. Enjoy a fun filled night in Athens' Plaka area with great food and great company! Explore Athens - a living museum! Stand before the gleaming Acropolis and magnificent Parthenon. An exclusive invitation to join a Greek family in their home for a Farewell Home Hosted Dinner