Classic Journeys May 2019 Travel Catalog by Classic Journeys

CULTURE + WALKING // FAMILY // MULTISPORT // CULINARY // RIVER CRUISING // 2019 + 2020 CLASSIC JOURNEYS

H ANDCRAF TING TRIPS OF A LIFE TIME

2019 + 2020 TRAVEL ADVENTURES

AT HOME ON THE AMALFI COAST

Two generations of guides welcome you to their home turf. Page 14

NEW RIVER CRUISES LAUNCH!

THE SECRET TO NATIONAL PARKING

ESCAPE YOUR EMPTY NEST

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You have friends in all the right places. You’re just one degree of separation from the husband and wife team who press the best olive oil in Provence. You might as well be related to Atli, an Icelander who knows how much you want to explore an ice cave. That penguin whisperer in the Galápagos? You couldn’t be closer. We take huge pride in the fact that Classic Journeys guides are super-well-connected locals — friendly souls who will pull you right into their circles. They’re natives who grew up down the street, buy artichokes in the village market, and can call in favors from the truffle hunters, shepherds and chefs you want to meet. I have to smile when I see how some tour companies tout the guides they fly in to, say, Morocco from the U.S. and Canada. Our lead guide Saida only has to step out her door to join your group. She lives in the medina of Fès and, let’s just say, she knows her way around! Check out the story on page 14 to catch up with Sergio and Ulisse, the two generations of Neapolitan guides whom we have known since Classic Journeys first explored Amalfi 24 years ago. In this issue, we’re also announcing our first ever river cruisebased trips in the Danube, Rhone and Douro valleys (page 28). On all three itineraries, our local guides will elevate your travels above and beyond what other passengers experience with a rich schedule of experiences in award-winning Classic Journeys style. Your happy sense of being well-connected will begin the moment you talk to one of our travel experts to start planning your vacation. Please give us a call at 833.557.5368. We’d love to introduce you to our favorite people in the world. Best Regards,

– EDWARD PIEGZA President & Founder

P.S. Join Susana (at right) and see Portugal like a local with a local. Page 24.

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Five Ways to Explore Hotels + Cuisine

Guides

Destination Finder

TUSCANY

AMALFI 14 ITALY 18 FRANCE 20 SPAIN 22 PORTUGAL 24 UK & IRELAND

RIVER CRUISES

EUROPE 32 CROATIA & SLOVENIA

ICELAND 36 AFRICA 38 SOUTHEAST ASIA

ASIA & OCEANIA

EMPTY NEST

GALÁPAGOS 46 SOUTH AMERICA

CENTRAL AMERICA

COSTA RICA

CUBA 54 BRYCE, GRAND CANYON & ZION

UNITED STATES

CANADA 62

Private Travel & Giving Back

Solo Travel & Ambassador Club

For more information on tours, visit classicjourneys.com

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HOW WE TRAVEL

5 to explore WAYS

CULTURE + WALKING

A stimulating cultural immersion highlighted by scenic walks designed to reveal the region’s personality and history. Your full-time local guide will set a casual tempo that offers plenty of opportunities to absorb the environment, sightsee and relax. You’ll enjoy our exceptional lodgings and relish local cuisine, from picnics to gourmet feasts.

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MULTISPORT

Active fun in amazing environments. Multisport trips offer a spectrum of energetic outdoor activities from body-surfing with iguanas to glacier hiking and zip lining. We partner with expert outfitters and provide you every bit of the gear you need to join in — all at no extra cost. You’ll stay fueled up with unforgettable meals and re-charge every night at luxury inns and hotels.

FAMILY

Fascinating itineraries designed to satisfy the curiosity, energy levels and passions of your multi-generational clan. We include activities to engage the whole family, plus focused events for teens and even younger children. This is a wonderful way to celebrate a milestone, bond with the people you love most, and enjoy the company of other families.

HOW WE TRAVEL

CULINARY

Sensory heaven for lovers of food and wine. These itineraries include casual cooking instructions in local kitchens … plus visits to markets, vineyards, bakers, cheesemakers and the like. All offer non-cooking options for companions who don’t want to spend time in the kitchen, as well as walks and visits to sites of historic and scenic interest.

YOUR DATES RIVER CRUISING

Your vacation, your way. The immersive Classic Journeys experience based on a 5-star river cruise ship. Unpack once … and enjoy a leisurely week of culture and walking activities on Europe’s most beautiful waterways. Your local Classic Journeys guide leads you on exclusive experiences reserved only for your small group. Plus, you’ll have full access to the ship’s dining options, amenities and impeccable service!

OUR DATES Join us on any of our handcrafted set departures. Or ask us to custom-craft a private trip just for you. See Page 64 for details about private trips.

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HOTELS + CUISINE

Ah, the Creature Comforts FIVE-STAR INNS TO MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS, WE TREAT YOU TO THE VERY BEST. SUPERIOR HOSPITALITY

ABOVE-AND-BEYOND BENEFITS

When you shop for a trip, the easiest way to compare options is to look at hotels. At Classic Journeys, our accommodations include coveted properties that appear in “World’s Best” and “Top 10” rankings. In most cases, we obtain lower rates than bigger companies thanks to our long relationships with hoteliers. If there’s a fine hotel tucked into an authentic farmhouse, within view of the Taj Mahal or clinging to the cliffs in Santorini, we’ll find it. More often than not, you’ll spend two or more nights in a location for a chance to settle in.

Only Classic Journeys enhances your vacation with a selection of these special amenities you won’t find anywhere else.

UNFORGETTABLE MEALS Food is a foolproof way into the hearts, homes and history of the places you visit, and we prove it with every meal. If we start telling you about the Provençal dinner with endless courses ... the sweet taste of a just-caught trout in Montana ... the homemade spring rolls on our junk in Halong Bay ... we’ll never stop. All of your breakfasts and most dinners are included and many lunches, too. For picnics, we shop local markets and bakeries. We’ll also get you into village cafés and small restaurants that are favorites of our local guides who often know the cooks.

Invisible Check-in – Your hotel check-ins are arranged in advance. You and your bags are whisked directly to your room. And of course, we tip the bellman for you. Wine on Us – In many regions, we uncork wonderful local wines at every dinner, compliments of Classic Journeys. Perfect Pairings Dinners – A special dinner prepared by one of our favorite chefs with a procession of wines tailored to each course. Privileged Access Events – One-of-a-kind access to remarkable people, places and activities arranged just for you. Imagine a private visit to Stonehenge, pizza making in a private home overlooking the sea, or a jump to the front of the line to see Michelangelo’s David.

LA BOBADILLA

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HOTELS + CUISINE

• OLIENA, SARDINIA

Su Gologone The scents of myrtle and rosemary season the air at this 4-star country inn tucked into the remote Sardinian region of Barbagia. At this intimate familyowned property your guesthouse is nestled among gardens, stone pathways and a spring-fed pool. You’ll feel connected in every way to the island’s rich culture from the colorful rooms to the robust local cuisine enjoyed at an al fresco table. It’s a wonderful, wonderful life!

• NEAR GRANADA, SPAIN

• CHIANTI, TUSCANY

• SARLAT, THE DORDOGNE VALLEY

La Bobadilla

A Lazy, Lazy Lunch

Known as a “Royal Hideaway Hotel,” this glamorous 5-star property was built in the style of a typical Andalusian village. Sit in the Sierra de Loja mountains between Granada and the Costa del Sol, it is a remarkable retreat. Luxurious rooms blend classic style and modern amenities, and the arched windows frame views of the surrounding olive groves. You can take advantage of the spa or stroll in the expansive garden where there is a lovely pool.

When Massimo greets you for a home-cooked lunch on the terrace of his 15th-century castle, you quickly concede that Tuscan food is more fabulous than you ever imagined. As if it weren’t tasty enough, it’s even better with the sun on your back and a light breeze rustling the grapevines. It would be wrong to refuse a glass or two of his homegrown wine. And now you understand why Italians are famous for stretching out lunch as long as they can.

Guilty of Extravagance A generous slice of terrine for your baguette? Duck breast with peaches, perhaps? A crackletopped crème brulée to top it off? Lunch at Le Présidial in Sarlat is farm-to-table Périgord cuisine at its rich, rustic best. You savor it under the shade of a tree in courtyard of an actual court — the building where royal justice was served until 1789. Rarely have you partaken of a meal so perfectly of its time and place.

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GUIDES

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GUIDES

Welcome to my world Andres HOME TURF: CHILE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE FOR: 26 YEARS Andres was born on a farm in northern Patagonia, so the visit with the gauchos is one of his favorite experiences. “Gauchos are the real spirit of Chile and I love to help my guests feel this special connection to the land.”

Your expert local guides take you inside the places they call home.

Andres had a natural ability to share his knowledge and genuine love of his country and Patagonia in particular. I would say he’s one of the best guides I've had! — Christine C. | Monroeville, PA

Donal

On every Classic Journey, you’ll travel in the company of our exceptional local guides. Instantly, you’ll be on first-name basis. And because our trip leaders live where they work, don’t be surprised when everybody seems to know them — and welcomes you as the friend of a good friend.

HOME TURF: IRELAND PROFESSIONAL GUIDE FOR: 20 YEARS Donal would have you believe that “we Irish only tell the truth where a lie won’t fit. While he does love a good tale, he’s also a serious wellspring of delightful information from the history of Killarney to the fine points of peat cutting and sheepdog training.

Your full-time guide will be the kind of person whose cousin is the llama-trekker. A plugged-in resource who knows the opening day of truffle season ... and a truffle-hunter who’ll let you tag along. A native who can navigate the maze of the medina in Fés with her eyes closed, because it’s where she and her family live. With a personal entourage of experts, colleagues and logistical wizards, our guides make sure that you are always in the cultural mix and never at arm’s length from the best experiences a region has to offer. We happily empower them to personalize your trip on the fly, to leap at an unexpected opportunity like a once-a-year festival day or an off-the-cuff invitation into a private home. They are unflappable folk, as genuine and sunny as they are sincere. And really, can you think of a better description of a great traveling companion? Even after your trip is over, some of your happiest memories will be of the shared stories, unfiltered insights and good times that you shared with your new friend in Peru or Iceland or Croatia.

He was beyond exceptional in every way. He is passionate about his country and a wealth of information. He is engaging and the love of being a guide is very evident. Classic Journeys is very lucky to have him as your Ireland guide"

— Bonnie L. | Story Brook, NY

Carolina HOME TURF: COLOMBIA FAVORITE DAY ON TOUR: GUATAPÉ—WHERE WE VISIT MEDELLÍN AND THE COLORFUL ZÓCALOS. A social anthropologist by training, Carolina has a fine eye for cultural variety. “The quick move from cosmopolitan Medellín to the crazy colors of little Guatapé can make heads spin. I’m so happy that my country can give that fun to a guest.” Carolina is a native of Bogota. Her passion for sharing the culture of Colombia led her to university where she earned her degree in anthropology. She is now one of the most acclaimed guides in the country, and relishes connecting her guests with her local friends in the cities and countryside.

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Handcrafting

Trips

of a

Lifetime

AT CLASSIC JOURNEYS, WE TAKE PRIDE IN CURATING EVERY DETAIL OF YOUR VACATION, AND THE BENEFITS OF THAT APPROACH START RIGHT HERE. In the pages ahead, you’ll find all of our trip options — Culture + Walking, Multisport, Family, River Cruising and Culinary — conveniently organized by region. Whether you’re looking for an itinerary in a specific destination or browsing the world for a fresh idea, your next vacation is easy to find. Our small groups average just 10 guests per departure, so whichever one you choose, you can look forward to a rich, intimate and immersive travel experience. Here’s to the start of your trip of a lifetime!

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Tuscany SOMEBODY HAS TO SIT ON THE TERRACE OF A TUSCAN VILLA, SIPPING A GLASS OF CHIANTI AS THE SUN SETS OVER A ROLLING SEA OF SILVERY OLIVE TREES. Why shouldn’t it be you? And why shouldn’t life always be like this? Lunch in a 15th century castle. A vineyard walk to San Gimignano. Private kitchens that invite you in to garlic-scented heaven. Famed Portofino and the Cinque Terre — those five impossible villages that lure you down from a clifftop trail to pastel streets that practically spill into the Ligurian Sea. And in Florence, more art treasures per square inch than anywhere on earth (and a jump-to-the-front-of-the-line opportunity to see one of the most famous: Michelangelo’s David). On our Culture + Walking trips and Culinary tours, you’ll discover one of the happiest truths in travel: Tuscany is everything you dreamed it would be, and more.

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• CULTURE + WALKING

• CULINARY

Chianti, Florence & Seaside Villages

Florence, Chianti & Cortona

Selected as one of Forbes’ Luxury Walking Favorites, this trip to Tuscany includes Florence, San Gimignano, vineyard strolls, a home-cooked lunch in the Chianti hills and more. Cap the week with walks to the spectacular villages of the Cinque Terre and Portofino.

Start with cooking instructions in our friends’ farmhouse and villa kitchens. Add in a visit to San Gimignano, Chianti tastings, cheese-makers and markets. And walk off the calories on three-night forays in both Florence and Cortona.

TUSCANY & THE CINQUE TERRE

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 12, MAY 26, JUN 9, JUL 7, SEP 1, SEP 15, SEP 29, OCT 13, OCT 27 2020: APR 12, MAY 10, MAY 24, JUN 7, JUL 5, SEP 6, SEP 13, SEP 27, OCT 11, OCT 25 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590

TUSCANY

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: APR 21, MAY 19, JUN 16, SEP 22, OCT 20, DEC 27 2020: APR 19, MAY 17, JUN 14, SEP 20, OCT 18, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5690

TUSCANY ON YOUR SCHEDULE!

YO U R W E E K i n Tu scany & C i n q u e Te r r e SETTLE INTO AN ELEGANT VILLA WHERE YOUR HOSTS FOR THREE NIGHTS ARE A COUNT AND COUNTESS LUXURIATE IN SANTA MARGHERITA’S GRANDEST SEASIDE HOTEL SAVOR YOUR FIRST SIP OF CHIANTI AT A FAMED TUSCAN WINERY STROLL THROUGH VINEYARDS TO A HOME-COOKED LUNCH ON THE GROUNDS OF A 15TH-CENTURY CASTLE EXPERIENCE THE GREAT TREASURES OF FLORENCE WITH AN ART HISTORIAN

We’ll handcraft a private version of these itineraries that departs on any day you choose.

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Amalfi AT HOME ON THE

Coast Two generations of Classic Journeys’ guides welcome you to their family turf.

You have to love a father who names his son Ulisse (Ulysses is the English pronunciation). My friend Sergio and his operasinger wife christened their only child in honor of history’s most epic traveler. “They wanted to embed wanderlust in me,” laughs Ulisse. When I asked Sergio if it was true, he confirmed the family tale with a trademark mustachioed smile that his fan club of Classic Journeys guests would recognize instantly. Almost 25 years ago, Sergio met us in his native Naples to scout our very first Classic Journeys’ trip to the Amalfi Coast. In our debut year, Amalfi was one of just six itineraries we offered. Every year since, it’s been one of the most popular trips, and Sergio has been with us all the way. As a teenager, Ulisse interned in our office in California. Over the last 16 years, we were almost as proud as his father to watch him become an accomplished guide for several companies, one of which named him their European tour leader of the year multiple times. He’s been one of our most popular local guides for a decade or so, and with the upcoming birth of his first child, we like to think the third generation is on the way!

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LOCAL MATTERS When you compare tours, be sure to ask if your guide will be a native of the place you’re visiting. All guides on all of our trips are locals. They have deep roots in the region that assure you a very personal, totally plugged-in view of the people and culture you’re there to discover. A lot of them have been a part of the Classic Journeys family for 10 years, 20 years and even longer. Many operators tout the guides they import from around the world on their Instagram feeds. Nice and well-intentioned they may well be, but if your goal as a traveler is to get the most immersive feel for a place, local truly matters!

“It’s wrong to call this a job,” Ulisse insists. “Every day, I wake up happy for another chance to show guests around the places and the secret corners where I live and where I grew up.” As for Sergio, I suppose that at some point in history, he met a stranger. But I’ve never seen evidence that there’s anyone he doesn’t know in his native Naples, Capri or Positano. He makes it sound deceptively simple: “I’m lucky to have many friends. Many have known Ulisse his whole life. Our friends are your friends, too.” The depth and sincerity of their ties have blown us away again and again. None of the guides that other companies shuttle in from the U.S. or Canada — no matter how gung-ho or well-versed in guidebook facts — can match their connectedness. For proof that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know, look no further than a family house that sits on a cliff above Praiano. For generations, the family that lives in that house worked the land for the monastery that’s even higher up the slope. The monks are gone now, but the family remains, tending their terraced vineyards and gardens. All Classic Journeys guests know this because — thanks to the good graces of Sergio and Ulisse — the family invites you to lunch after you meet the artisans who are restoring the monastery’s frescoes. Signora Grazia will wave you out to the terrace where you can see Positano and all the way to Capri. Over at the barrel of “grape juice” (aka homegrown wine), you’re instructed to twist the spigot and fill your glass as often as you like. In the cave built into the cliff behind the house, there’s a disk of pizza dough for you to stretch, top to your taste, and bake in the wood-fired oven. Lunch on that terrace as you chat with the family and soak in the view is some kind of heaven — a deeply authentic moment that no tourist can experience at any price.

“It’s wrong to call this a job,” Ulisse insists. “Every day, I wake up happy for another chance to show guests around the places and the secret corners where I live and where I grew up.”

The greatest gift you can receive as a traveler is the rare thrill of feeling at home in a place that couldn’t be farther from your everyday life. From the first “Ciao!” you hear from Ulisse or Sergio, you’ll feel that great sense that you are right where you belong. When you visit the Amalfi Coast with Classic Journeys, you become an instant part of the extended family they have created … and add an unforgettable chapter to your own lifelong odyssey.

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Amalfi Coast & Capri • CULTURE + WALKING

AMALFI COAST

Positano & the Isle of Capri One of our all-time best-sellers. From Naples, you ferry to romantic Capri for a two-night stay, and then to Positano for three nights. An amazing week includes seaside walks, limoncello tastings, and visits to Mt. Vesuvius, Ravello and Pompeii. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS  DEPARTS 2019: MAY 5, MAY 19, JUN 2, SEP 8, OCT 6, OCT 20, DEC 29 2020: APR 5, MAY 3, MAY 17, JUNE 7, SEP 6, OCT 4, OCT 18, DEC 29 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6190

• CULINARY

AMALFI COAST

Positano & the Isle of Capri A fantastic week in Amalfi. You’ll cook in a cliffside kitchen and with a top Positano chef, taste the wine and limoncello, and walk in Capri and Ravello. You’ll explore the streets of Pompeii ... and see the town from the top of Mt. Vesuvius. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: APR 21, SEP 22 2020: APR 19, SEP 20 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6490

• FAMILY

AMALFI COAST

Capri, Positano & Pompeii Together, you walk Vesuvius’ rim, eat gelato, kayak the coast and explore Pompeii. The kids go for a boat ride in the Blue Grotto. The adults enjoy some fine walks and dinners out. And everybody loves the island of Capri and cliffside Positano. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS  DEPARTS 2019: JUN 16, JUL 14 2020: MAR 29, JUN 14, JUL 12 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5890

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Italy VISIT ITALY EVERY YEAR FOREVER, AND YOU’D NEVER HAVE TO REPEAT YOURSELF. Each region — sometimes it seems like each village — is its own utterly unique and totally irresistible destination. From the alpine breezes that cool the villas on Lake Como to sun-warmed Sicily, the culture, climate and terrain couldn’t be more different. For something more rustic and off-the-beaten path, head for Apulia in the heel of Italy’s boot. For the flip side of Italian sophistication, our Family trip to Venice, Florence and Rome is a wonderful introduction to the best of the best. Or hobnob with rural shepherds — and the yacht set — on a visit to Sardinia that also includes the nearby French island of Corsica. Your options also include our best-selling trips to Tuscany (pages 12-13) and the Amalfi Coast (pages 14-15).

• CULTURE + WALKING

Palermo, Agrigento & Taormina

Matera to Lecce

Rustic Villages & Costa Smeralda

The ultimate Italy with its own rustic culture. Our circuit takes in Palermo, Taormina and the olive groves and vineyards of the Aeolian Islands. Wait until you see your hotel overlooking the Greek temples of Agrigento.

You’ll love the sunny heel of Italy’s “boot.” There’s the baroque city of Lecce and cliff-clinging Matera. Plus, fish markets, walled farms, blue seas, snow-white trulli and homemade lunches filled with amazing food.

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 12, JUN 9, SEP 15, OCT 13 2020: APR 12, MAY 10, JUN 14, SEP 13, OCT 11 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: APR 28, MAY 26, JUN 23, SEP 29, OCT 27 2020: APR 26, MAY 24, JUN 21, SEP 27, OCT 25 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5390

Rustic. Quiet. Gorgeous. Walking Corsica’s herb-carpeted coast or lunching with a Sardinian shepherd, you’ll step back in time. Nature preserves, country inns, suave nights in Bonifacio, archeological wonders. These French and Italian islands have it all!

SICILY

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PUGLIA

SARDINIA & CORSICA

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 5, JUN 2, SEP 8, OCT 6 2020: MAY 3, JUN 14, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

• CULTURE + WALKING

• FAMILY

Como, Maggiore & Orta

Introduction to Italy

Como. Maggiore. Orta. Italy’s stunning mountain lakes have lured travelers for millennia. Starting in Bellagio, you’ll walk in extravagant villa gardens and alpine meadows, meet a shepherdess, go wine-tasting, shop for local treasures and more.

Three must-see cities — like most families never get to see them! You’ll discover the best of Italy without feeling like you’re in a rush. Best of all, you’ll meet pizza-makers, art experts and gladiator trainers who will give Italy a happy personal spin for your family.

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: APR 28, MAY 19, JUN 9, JUL 7, SEP 8, OCT 6 2020: APR 26, MAY 17, JUN 14, JUL 12, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5890

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: APR 28, JUN 23, JUN 30, JUL 7, JUL 14, JUL 21, JUL 28, DEC 27 2020: APR 26, JUN 7, JUN 28, JUL 12, JUL 26, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

ITALIAN LAKES

VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME

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France THE SEDUCTIVE POWER OF FRANCE IS IRRESISTIBLE. You can try to wave off the lunchtime splash of Bordeaux, but the glass always seems to find your lips. When a maman leans out her window on folded arms and cocks her head in that comehere-and-tell-me-who-you-are way, what can you say but, “Of course.” If a breeze heavy with lavender tugs at your senses, it’s almost impossible not to give in. Our Culture + Walking trips go happily with the French flow, whether we’re on a lazy low-tide walk at Mont Saint-Michel or catching the rays on the ramparts of a clifftop castle overlooking the Dordogne River. The cuisine is remarkable, the hotels are magnifique, and with your local guide you’ll slip easily into la vie française.

• CULTURE + WALKING

• FAMILY

• CULINARY

Vineyards & Villages of the Luberon

A Week in the South of France

Markets, Vineyards & Kitchens

Lavender fields, vineyards and orchards. Award-winning country hotels and goat cheese on warm baguettes. Avignon, the Pont du Gard, cooking in a friend’s kitchen. It hardly seems possible, but Provence is even better than you’ve imagined.

All ages love our Provence! Everyone will enjoy great walks in lavender fields, river kayaking and climbing around castle ruins. You’ll go wine-tasting, they play boules and you all mellow out with the full-time help of our expert local guides.

Live the dream during a gourmet week in a château-hotel. You’ll cook with professional chefs and a cookbook author, shop local markets and go wine-tasting. Easygoing walks take you to Sénanque Abbey, Les Baux and the Pont du Gard.

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUL 21 2020: JUN 14, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5690

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 26, JUL 7, OCT 6 2020: MAY 24, JUL 5, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

PROVENCE

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 12, JUN 2, JUN 23, SEP 8, OCT 13 2020: MAY 10, JUN 21, SEP 6, OCT 11 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5690

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PROVENCE

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Mont-St.-Michel to D-Day Beaches

San Sebastian, Bilbao & Pyrenees

Bordeaux & Southwestern France

Make the pilgrimage to Mont-St.-Michel at low tide. Sip apple brandy at your châteauhotel. Explore the D-Day beaches. Take a Breton cooking lesson. Deauville to Saint-Malo, this is France at its historic and scenic best.

Explore Basque culture in both Spain and France. You’ll see medieval villages, catch a game of pelota, walk the Jaizquibel, eat tapas in San Sebastián, walk by the Bay of Biscay and visit the titanium-wrapped Guggenheim museum.

This best-selling tour starts in St. Émilion’s legendary vineyards. Then you’re off to wander castle-studded river valleys, go truffle-hunting, see ancient cave paintings and stay at one of our favorite inns.

NORMANDY & BRITTANY

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS  DEPARTS 2019: MAY 13, JUN 17, SEP 2, OCT 7 2020: MAY 11, JUN 15, SEP 7, OCT 5 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590

BASQUE COUNTRY

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS  DEPARTS 2019: MAY 12, JUN 16, SEP 8, OCT 13 2020: MAY 10, JUN 14, SEP 6, OCT 11 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590

DORDOGNE VALLEY

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 6, JUN 10, SEP 16, SEP 23, OCT 21 2020: MAY 4, JUN 8, SEP 14, OCT 12 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590

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Spain PASSIONATE FLAMENCO VS THE COOLING SPLASH OF THE ALHAMBRA’S POOLS. The gleaming simplicity of white-washed mountain villages vs the gaudy Gaudî masterpieces of Barcelona. Vast plains studded with gnarled olive trees vs the soft, decadent beaches of the Costa Brava. Spain is an intense and exciting land full of contrast. Our Culture + Walking and Family adventures introduce you to the people of Spain and immerse you in their diverse lives. From the intricacy of Moorish palaces to stylish cosmopolitan promenades, you’ll get an unforgettable look at country where a thousand years of fierce history and easy-going 21st style blend perfectly in culture, architecture and truly remarkable food.

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Andalucia’s Seville to Córdoba

Barcelona to Costa Brava

Moorish southern Spain is cinematic. First, suave Seville, Granada and the Alhambra with a local expert. Then, vast plains dotted with ruined fortresses, a luxury five-star hotel in the style of an Andalusian village, gnarled olive groves and spectacular country walks.

Our local guide says Catalonia is “like Tuscany, only better!” In Vic, the farmers’ markets, rustic country paths and farmhouseparador are just right. The “better” part: a private seaside resort at Begur and walks along the warm Costa Brava.

From cool Barcelona, this active family vacation heads to the country and a four-star hilltop parador near waterfalls and extinct volcanoes. From a resort overlooking the Costa Brava, go sea kayaking, cave exploring, and walking amid Roman ruins.

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LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 12, JUN 16, SEP 15, OCT 6 2020: MAY 10, JUN 14, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5490

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Portugal PORTUGAL GLOWS UNDER MORE HOURS OF SUNSHINE PER YEAR THAN ANY OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRY — quite the useful fact when one is plotting out a Culture + Walking vacation. There’s so much to experience, and so much gorgeous weather in which to soak it all in. The great cities of Lisbon and Porto are rich with imperial landmarks. Our hotels are splendiferous, including a country manor that’s been home to your hostess’s family for a mere 800 years. Of course, you’ll taste the country’s port wines on walks in mountain vineyards and while cruising the Douro River. On a coastal trail, you’ll face the churning surf that Henry the Navigator conquered to explore the New World. And your local guide, will introduce you to Portuguese people from the workers who harvest sea salt to some of the country’s most respected winemakers.

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Lisbon, Douro Valley & Porto Portugal has more regal grandeur than any other country we know. Experience the rich imperial landmarks of Lisbon and Porto, explore 8,000 year old Neolithic stone formations and cruise on the Douro River in a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: APR 28, MAY 19, JUN 2, JULY 7, SEP 1, OCT 6, OCT 27 2020: APR 26, MAY 17, JUN 14, JUL 5, SEP 6, OCT 4, OCT 25 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4595, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5390

• TASTE THE VINTAGE PORT AT A 300-YEAR-OLD WINE ESTATE IN THE DOURO VALLEY • VISIT WITH THE VISCOUNTESS WHO WELCOMES YOU TO THE COUNTRY MANOR HOTEL THAT’S BEEN HER FAMILY’S HOME FOR EIGHT CENTURIES • PICNIC ABOARD A TRADITIONAL RABELO BOAT AS YOU CRUISE THE DOURO RIVER

• STROLL THE COLORFUL STREETS OF LISBON • EXPLORE PENA PALACE, ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF PORTUGAL • FEEL THE POUND OF ATLANTIC SURF ON A COASTAL TRAIL TO THE PORT OF CASCAIS • AMBLE THROUGH THE HISTORIC STREETS OF PORTO

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UK & Ireland IS THERE ANYPLACE ELSE THAT IS SO WONDERFULLY FAMILIAR BUT REFRESHINGLY UNEXPECTED AS IRELAND, SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND? We think not. Images of tiny thatched villages and emerald meadows dotted with sheep are practically part of our DNA. The landmarks from Edinburgh Castle to Stonehenge are nothing short of iconic. As you walk along a Cornish beach straight out of a Daphne du Maurier novel or slather a warm scone with clotted cream, it all feels so … natural. But the lovely little surprise is that life in these lands is full of traditions, history and ways of life that are great fun to discover. From falconers to spinners of blarney to cottage gardeners, the folk you meet on our Culture + Walking and Family trips will change the way you see the places you thought you already knew.

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Cornwall Coast to Land’s End

Cotswolds, Stonehenge & London

The finest walking anywhere on headland trails overlooking the sea. You’ll follow them to St. Michael’s Mount, Tintagel Castle, a seal sanctuary and Bedruthan Steps. Stays include three nights at Fowey in Daphne du Maurier country.

Imagine a private visit to Stonehenge at sunrise. We’ve arranged it, plus walks in picture-perfect countryside, stays in Chipping Campden and Burford, meetings with a falconer and a cheese-maker and dinner in a private manor house.

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ENGLAND

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IRELAND

Killarney Lakes & Dingle Peninsula Warm, friendly and fun. There’s castle climbing in Killarney. A sheep-herding lesson. A cart ride in the Gap of Dunloe. Easy walks to waterfalls and eerie stone circles. Stay in a manor house, hit the local pub and get a warm, personal welcome to Irish life. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING: DEPARTS 2019: JUN 2, JUL 7, AUG 11, SEP 8 2020: JUN 7, JUL 5, AUG 9, SEP 6 CULTURE + WALKING: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4295, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5090 FAMILY: DEPARTS 2019: JUN 30, AUG 4 2020: JUN 28, AUG 2 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4295, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5090

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Edinburgh & the Highlands

Capital Cities & Countryside

The highlands you’ve imagined and more. Royal Edinburgh, St. Andrews, a dram at a micro-distillery, heathery walks at Culloden Moor, Loch Ness and dramatic Moray Firth, plus fishing villages, a cashmere mill and sheep shearing.

In London, see all the top sights from Westminster Abbey to a fascinating tour of the Tower of London, then visit Stonehenge when it’s closed to the public. In Paris, you’ll join a chocolatier in his kitchen, grab a bird’s eye view of the city, take an e-bike tour of Versailles and skip the lines at the Louvre.

SCOTLAND

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LONDON & PARIS

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUL 14, AUG 4 2020: JUL 12, AUG 2 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5495, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6490

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A River Runs Through It THE RICH CULTURES AND HISTORY OF EUROPE’S SCENIC RIVER VALLEYS INSPIRE THREE NEW CLASSIC JOURNEYS

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What happens when the Danube, the Rhone or the Douro runs like a rich thread through the heart of your vacation? Standing in the clifftop castle of a lost kingdom you feel the ebb and flow of time. When you walk the path through a near-vertical vineyard you can’t help but appreciate the infinite ingenuity of man (while you build a suitable thirst). As you shop a village market or sit down to lunch in a private home tucked away in the surrounding countryside, you have the rare chance to soak up the tempo and tastes of everyday life like few travelers ever do.

"It's river cruising reimagined." Edward Piegza, President & Founder Europe’s great rivers don’t just connect mountains to seas. They link prehistoric past to the bustling present — and when you explore them with Classic Journeys you’ll experience it all in deeply personal, once-in-a-lifetime ways. Every inch of the way, your full-time local guide will introduce you to friends and favorite places that give you the insights that you crave as a traveler. You’ll meet the likes of artisans, farmers and schoolchildren, not to mention vintners happy to pour tastes from their premier barrels. And, of course, you can count on chefs to prepare traditional cuisine for you in some of the region’s finest cafes and restaurants. Welcome to river cruising the Classic Journeys’ way. Your home base throughout your visit will be a five-star river cruise ship. It’s a real pleasure to unpack a single time in a stateroom where expansive floor-to-ceiling windows mean the views are always with you. In addition, you’ll have unlimited access to all of the ship’s luxury amenities — gourmet restaurants, concierge service, fitness facility and spa, and a top deck where you can settle into a chaise to watch the world slide by or grab a nap. Every day, you have the option of choosing your own adventure. Because your Classic Journeys’ guide is with you fulltime, they’ll lead you on expeditions handcrafted exclusively for your small group of no more than 18 guests. Thanks to your group’s small footprint, you’ll have opportunities that the ship’s other passengers can only dream of. If you or a traveling companion decides instead to take a “day off” to lounge on board or set off for an on-your-own stroll, go for it. The choice is all yours. After all, it’s your vacation. If the idea of a vacation that blends rich cultural experiences with wonderful logistical ease floats your boat, you’ll love these river-based Classic Journeys. Please join us as we launch our inaugural itineraries this fall in the Rhone, Douro and Danube river valleys. 30 • CLASSIC JOURNEYS | TOLL FREE: 833-557-5368

GO WITH THE FLOW! CHOOSE FROM THREE NEW RIVER-BASED ITINERARIES THAT BLEND OUR AWARD-WINNING APPROACH TO HANDCRAFTED TRIPS OF A LIFETIME WITH THE EASE OF RIVERBOAT CRUISING.

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THE DANUBE

THE RHONE

Porto to Salamanca

Vienna & Budapest

Burgundy & Provence

Through a gentle series of locks, you ascend from coastal Porto up to a scenic land of olive groves, vineyards THE RHINE and medieval hilltop villages. At the Cologne to Basel highest reaches of the valley, you explore Salamanca andfrom the Koblenz glorious to From ports that range Spanish countryside. Strasbourg and Basel, you’ll explore the most iconic stretch of the Rhine with LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS Classic Journeys-only experiences that DEPARTS OCT 20 include wine-tastings, explorations of PRICE PER PERSON medieval villages, and even a foray into DOUBLE FROM $5995, the SwissOCCUPANCY Alps.

The Hapsburg Empire still reigns supreme along the banks of the Danube as you’ll discover on your THE DANUBE exclusive activities that reveal the Vienna Budapest as well as Austriantocountryside, Vienna, the Slovakian of The Hapsburg Empire capital still reigns Bratislava and gorgeous supreme along the banksBudapest. of the Danube you’ll /discover on your LENGTHas 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS exclusive activities that reveal the DEPARTS OCT 7 Austrian countryside, as well as PRICE PER Vienna, the PERSON Slovakian capital of DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, Bratislava and gorgeous Budapest.

Discover the France of Cézanne and gastronomic thrills. On an itinerary that ranges from the wine capital of Beaune THE RHONE to the Pont du Gard and Avignon, you’ll Burgundy & Provence walk the legendary countryside, meet olive growers, and dine in a MichelinDiscover the France of Cézanne and starred restaurant. gastronomic thrills. On an itinerary that ranges the wine capital of Beune LENGTHfrom 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS to the Pont du Gard and Avignon, you’ll DEPARTS OCT 17 walk the legendary countryside, PRICEolive PERgrowers, PERSONand dine in a meet DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, Michelin-starred restaurant.

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Europe FOR MANY OF US, THE FIRST TIME WE USED THAT SHINY NEW PASSPORT WAS FOR A TRIP TO EUROPE. The continent is still a sentimental favorite, not least because of the kaleidoscopic options it offers. Maybe it’s time to thread your way through the fjords of Norway or take your family to Switzerland. Discover the culture and history that links Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Or go a little farther afield to the gorgeous Greek Isles or rugged Montenegro on the Adriatic. The first Classic Journeys were in Europe, so our roots are deep, our friendships are strong, and our connections guarantee you immersive and unforgettable experiences. In addition to these trips, we also offer itineraries to favorite European destinations in Italy (pages 12-19), France (pages 20-21), and Spain (pages 22-23) and Portugal (pages 24-25).

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GREEK ISLES

Crete, Naxos & Santorini Soak up Greek history and culture. Rustic Create is a rich mix of Minoan ruins, fishermen and olive groves. From lush Naxos, explore Mykonos and the archeological treasures of Delos. On Santorini, you’ll stroll vineyards, visit artists and bask in sunsets from the terrace of your cliffside hotel. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 5, JUN 2, SEP 1, OCT 6 2020: MAY 3, JUN 7, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5690

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Prague to Budapest

The Bernese Alps & Oberland

Explore the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary in one compact visit. Between the two bookend capitals, you’ll also visit Vienna, walk in rolling farmlands and vineyards, stay in the preserved village of eský Krumlov, cruise the Danube and more.

Go Swiss with a twist! Your adventures can include dog sledding, glacier walking, river rafting, trekking and biking. From chalet-hotels, you’ll walk in wildflower meadows, meet cheese-makers, visit the carless village of Mürren, and see the country’s most-prized alpine views.

LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 2, AUG 4, SEP 1, OCT 13 2020: JUN 7, AUG 2, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5390 Call us for details on our Special Edition Christmas Markets departure to Prague, Vienna and Budapest on Dec 15, 2019 and Dec 13, 2020!

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING: DEPARTS 2019: AUG 4, SEP 15, OCT 6 2020: AUG 2, SEP 13, OCT 4 CULTURE + WALKING: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5490 FAMILY: DEPARTS 2019: JUN 17, JUL 22 2020: JUN 21, JUL 19 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5290

CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRIA & HUNGARY

SWITZERLAND

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MONTENEGRO

Azure Adriatic & Soaring Mountains Start on the balmy Adriatic coast with palm-lined bays. Ascend into wild mounts with sheer canyons and quiet lakes. And all along the way meet olive growers, grappa-makers, shepherds and artists in this most beautiful and remote Balkan country. LENGTH 7 DAYS/ 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 5, JUN 2, JUL 7, SEP 8, OCT 6 2020: MAY 3, JUN 7, JUL 5, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5490

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NORWAY

Oslo, Jostedal & Bergen Norway is spectacular fun on a visit that ranges from Oslo to Bergen. You’ll cruise on mind-boggling fjords. There’s a cinematic glacier walk, kayaking amid fascinating ice floes, and spectacular mountaintop views. And you’ll discover real Norwegian life on a family-owned hotel on an working alpaca farm. CULTURE + WALKING LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING: DEPARTS 2019: MAY 19, JUN 23, JUL 14, AUG 11, SEP 1, OCT 6 2020: JUN 21, JUL 19, AUG 9, SEP 6, OCT 4 CULTURE + WALKING: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6090 FAMILY: LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS FAMILY: DEPARTS 2019: JUN 30, JUL 21, AUG 18 2020: JUN 28, JUL 5, AUG 16 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5990

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Croatia & Slovenia CROATIA IS THE COUNTRY WHERE WE WOULD LIVE IF WE COULD LIVE ANYWHERE. Beautiful doesn’t begin to describe Dalmatia’s Adriatic coastline or Istrian vineyards that Napa should envy. Cinematic Dubrovnik (aka King’s Landing on “Game of Thrones”), Rovinj perched on the tip of a peninsula, and harbor-side Hvar. And next-door Slovenia offers some of the most picture-perfect scenery anywhere in the Balkans. These are lands where you can do an artisanal olive-oil tasting lesson, take a country walk a million miles from anywhere, and luxuriate at your 5-star hotel by the sea, all in the same day. The locals are warm hosts and — from vintners to truffle hunters — just about the most engaging people ever.

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SLOVENIA & CROATIA

Ljubljana to the Istrian Peninsula Start with picturesque Ljubljana and the grand scenery of Lake Bled. Then explore Croatia’s Istrian peninsula complete with walks on the Adriatic coast, truffle hunting and ancient red-roofed villages. Highlights include the Brijuni Islands, Rovinj and a stay at a seaside villa in Opatija. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 12, JUN 9, JUL 14, SEP 8, OCT 6 2020: MAY 10, JUN 14, JUL 12, SEP 13, OCT 11 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5390

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Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast

The grandeur of Dubrovnik. Footpaths above the Adriatic. Wine-tasting lunches and seafood dinners. Lavender fields, olive oil mills, a two-monk monastery, harborside nights in Hvar. This amazing week is a rich, relaxing cultural experience.

Kids love Croatia. Adriatic waters invite swimming, kayaking and snorkeling. Country walks take you to monasteries and olive mills. And there’s great variety with stays in Dubrovnik, at a seaside resort and on the beautiful isle of Hvar.

JOIN A HUNTER AND HIS TALENTED HOUNDS ON A TRUFFLE HUNT

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 5, JUN 2, JUL 7, SEP 1, OCT 13 2020: MAY 3, JUN 7, JUL 5, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590

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EXPLORE THE ROMAN AMPHITHEATER AT PULA

CROATIA

STROLL VINEYARD TRAILS TO SUNNING HILLTOWNS

WALK THE COASTAL “OLIVE OIL ROAD,” FOLLOWED BY A TASTING AT A LOCAL MILL LUXURIATE IN A 5-STAR HOTEL OVERLOOKING THE ADRIATIC PROMENADE

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Iceland SOMETIMES IN ICELAND, WHEN THE SKY TURNS ORANGE, THE PUFFINS SQUAWK, AND YOU’RE SOAKING IN A STEAMING LAKE, YOU HAVE TO REMIND YOURSELF THAT THIS IS EARTH, NOT PLANET X. Other-worldly fun is what our Multisport and Family trips are all about. If you’re not walking on a black beach, you’re snorkeling in clear-as-glass water between tectonic plates, or trotting on an Icelandic horse. Icelanders were recently proclaimed the “Friendliest People in the World”. With your local guide, you’ll learn just how true that is, whether you’re hot-tubbing with them at the Best Hotel in Iceland or exploring the super-hip scene in Reykjavik.

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Spectacular South & Glacier Lagoon Think waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches and lava fields covered with insanely green spongy moss. For every ice cave, there’s a geothermal pool. The Northern Lights curtain the night sky. Activities range from tectonic snorkeling to horseback riding, spectacular coastal and countryside walks to puffin watching. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 2, JUL 5, AUG 11, SEP 15, OCT 27, DEC 27 2020: MAR 8, MAR 22, JUN 7, AUG 9, SEP 13, OCT 25, DEC 26 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5595, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6390

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ICELAND

South Coast & Snaefellsnes The perfect outdoor vacation in spectacular settings. Think puffin watching, soaking in a geothermal lagoon, walking on glaciers and cooled lava fields — everything you ever expected Iceland, only much more! Luxury hotels include a deep-country lodge and the cuisine is fantastic. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING DEPARTS 2019: JUN 9, JUL 21, AUG 18, SEP 15 2020: JUN 7, JUL 12, JUL 19, AUG 16, SEP 13, DEC 26 CULTURE + WALKING PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5595, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6490 FAMILY DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, JUL 7, AUG 4 2020: JUN 21, JUL 5, AUG 2 FAMILY PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6890

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ICELAND

Iceland Escape Iceland is so close and so compact that five days is plenty of time to go full-immersion! Go walking on lava fields and along glacial lagoons … spot puffins and whales … and hang with shark fishermen. And did you know? The cuisine is amazing and the remote luxury hotels are exceptionally cool! LENGTH 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS DEPARTS JUN 24, JUL 29 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

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Africa IMAGINE A DAY LIKE THIS: You settle onto a camel, sway into dunes to watch the sunset, and relax into a Berber encampment to eat and dance around the campfire before nodding off in a carpeted luxury tent. Anywhere but Morocco, that would be hard to beat. But on our Culture + Walking and Family trips, unforgettably exotic experiences fill every day. You’ll walk (or bike if you prefer) in lush oases full of date palms and fields. You’ll meet shepherd families and squeeze past donkey carts as you explore the Medieval maze of the Medina of Fés. In Marrakesh, you’ll haggle your way through the souks and see snake charmers, and have dinner in one of the city’s finest private mansions. All along the way, you’ll stay in lovely hotels, everyone with a swimming pool. And the best surprise of all is the warmth with which the Moroccans welcome you and make you feel comfortable and well cared for in this gorgeous exotic land.

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Marrakesh, Sahara & Fès

Essaouira to Marrakesh

Cape Town, Vineyards & Safari

Can you top camel riding in the Saharan dunes with a night in a luxury Berber encampment? You will on this tour with visits to the Medina of Fès, oasis walks, palace hotels, mountain villages and snake charmers, the souks of Marrakesh and more.

Exotic Morocco in just six days! Ride camels into a luxury encampment in the Agafay Desert. Cook with a local chef or go paddle boarding in Essaouira. Meet farm families and cheese makers in the scenic Argan Valley. And explore the souks and Djemaa-el-Fna Square in Marrakesh.

Experience the best of South Africa from every angle. Explore Cape Town and visit the Cape of Good Hope. Walk amid penguins one day and through vineyards on a wine estate the next. Then take the Big Five safari you’ve always dreamed of from your base at a luxurious tented encampment.

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS FAMILY: DEPARTS 2020: FEB 15, MAR 8, MAR 21, JUN 21, NOV 21, DEC 28 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4195,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4890 MULTISPORT: DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, OCT 6, DEC 22 2020: MAR 15, JUN 14, OCT 4, DEC 27 MULTISPORT: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4095,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4790

LENGTH 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING DEPARTS 2019: JUL 30, OCT 7, DEC 28 2020: MAR 15, JUN 21, OCT 4, DEC 28 CULTURE + WALKING PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8590

MOROCCO

LENGTH 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING: DEPARTS 2019: MAY 4, SEP 14, OCT 5, NOV 2, DEC 28 2020: MAR 7, MAR 29, APR 4, MAY 2, JUN 21, SEPT 12, OCT 3, OCT 18, NOV 7, DEC 28 CULTURE + WALKING: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5890 FAMILY: DEPARTS 2019: JUN 15, NOV 23, DEC 28 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5045,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5940

SOUTH AFRICA

FAMILY DEPARTS 2019: JUL 30, OCT 7, DEC 28 2020: MAR 15, JUN 21, OCT 4, DEC 28 FAMILY PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8590

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Southeast Asia LAZY JUNGLE RIVERS. Raucous cities crowned by golden temples. Sugary ocean beaches, plains sprinkled with ancient pagodas and some of the 5-starriest hotels and resorts anywhere. The lands of Southeast Asia define exotic travel. Where the languages are inscrutable and cuisine is an endless stream of new and wonderful flavors, it’s all the more reassuring and revealing to explore in the company of experienced local guides. Our Vietnamese friends share their homeland with grace and open hospitality. You’ll be able to talk to the floating farmers of Myanmar, participate in a Laotian alms-giving ceremony with proper respect, and meet hill-tribe villagers deep in the Thai countryside. With Classic Journeys, you’ll experience the cultural traditions you only find if you approach the region like a traveler, rather than a tourist.

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THAILAND

Phuket to Chiang Mai Stepping far beyond the temple-spired capital, we’ll visit an elephant sanctuary in the foothills of Chiang Dao, and walk from rice-paddy paths to remote villages where we receive the blessing of saffron-robed Buddhist monks at an early morning alms-giving … glide over rivers in longtail boats … and are welcomed into one of the country’s finest kitchens. LENGTH 7 DAYS/ 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: NOV 4, DEC 27 2020: JAN 27, MAR 2, NOV 2, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6890

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Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia

Mandalay to the Temples of Bagan

Between Saigon and Hanoi, spend a night on a junk in Halong Bay and bike amid Mekong rice paddies. In Laos, care for elephants at an elephant sanctuary. Explore Cambodia’s splendid Angkor Wat. And luxuriate at some of Asia’s finest hotels.

Take a bath with an elephant. Explore awesome caves along Halong Bay. Bike along the Mekong, meet rural schoolchildren and rice farmers. Give alms to monks and climb on Angkor Wat. The list of amazing family experiences is almost endless!

LENGTH 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 12, OCT 20, DEC 28 2020: JAN 19, MAR 8, MAY 10, OCT 18, DEC 28 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6290

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From Yangon’s gold-encrusted Shwedagon Pagoda to mind-boggling Bagan where 2,000 pagodas and temples dot the plain, you’ll see the country’s essential landmarks. But most of all, we’ll immerse you in the lovely countryside and the lives of the people whose local traditions continue from floating farmers, lacquerware artisans, schoolchildren, and ethnic tribespeople in village markets.

SOUTHEAST ASIA

MYANMAR

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Asia & Oceania WHEN KIPLING WROTE THAT, “EAST IS EAST AND WEST IS WEST,” he concluded that the difference in geography didn’t matter at all when the people of East and West came face to face. You’ll experience the wonderful truth of that sentiment on our Culture + Walking trips across the International Date Line. From the exotic lands of Southeast Asia to sophisticated Kiwi culture in New Zealand and the rich tapestries of India, Bhutan, China and Japan, you’ll go exploring in the company of our experienced local guides. They remove the logistical obstacles to a seductive vacation halfway around the world. With visits to villages, iconic landmarks, legendary cities and the homes of everyday people, you will experience these remarkable and very distinctive cultures like few travelers are privileged to do.

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INDIA

Rajasthan & Taj Mahal An epic journey! Delhi. The Taj Mahal at dawn. One-of-a-kind countryside walks that introduce you to villagers and rural life ... as well as descendants of royal families, sari- and turban-tying experts, and eminent naturalists. LENGTH 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: NOV 1, DEC 28 2020: JAN 28, MAR 4, NOV 20, DEC 29 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8590

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NEW ZEALAND

North & South Islands Awesome variety from Auckland to Queenstown! Sail on an America’s Cup yacht and sip wine on lush Waiheke Island. Visit a working sheep farm and go jet-boating. All capped by a glacier walk and a cruise in the fjords of Doubtful Sound. LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING: DEPARTS 2019: DEC 30 2020: FEB 23, MAR 22, DEC 30 CULTURE + WALKING: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5495, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6390 FAMILY: DEPARTS 2019: DEC 30 2020: APR 5, DEC 30 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5395, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6290

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Himalayan Villages & Monasteries

Shanghai to Shangri-La

Tokyo to Kyoto

This Himalayan kingdom is a revelation with its perched monasteries, rice paddies and rhododendron forests. On guided walks, you meet farmers, wood carvers and yak-herders. And you’ll be immersed in Bhutanese cultural and spiritual life.

Moving beyond must-see China — Beijing, the Great Wall, Xi’an’s terra-cotta warriors, Shanghai — you’ll penetrate the interior, including Guilin and Yangshuo. And finally, living and walking among natives in the Tibetan highlands called Shangri-La.

A revealing look at Japan’s history and modern culture. Explore Tokyo and learn to make sushi. Take in the beauty of Hakone with views of Mt. Fuji. Visit Kyoto’s temples, partake of the tea ceremony, and experience the art of the geishas at an elegant dinner.

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LENGTH 12 DAYS/ 11 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 27, SEP 9, OCT 7 2020: APR 6, MAY 25, SEP 7, OCT 5 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8990

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 13, SEP 2, NOV 11 2020: APR 13, MAY 18, SEP 7, NOV 9 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $9290

BHUTAN

CHINA

JAPAN

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Galápagos YOU PUT THE GALÁPAGOS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST FOR THE AMAZING WILDLIFE. So you’ll dance like a blue-footed boobie when you learn that AFAR Magazine named our Galápagos trips the “Best Wildlife Encounter”… in the world! (Too bad for most visitors that they tour the islands by cruise ship. Everybody gets stir-crazy in the limited space.) Classic Journeys pioneered trips on the islands with stays in luxury boutique hotels where you’ll have plenty of room, a seaside pool, and amazing wildlife right out the back door. You have easy access to sparkling lagoons for snorkeling and kayaking, great trails for hiking and mountain biking, and white sand beaches for lounging. All activities and gear are included and arranged for you seamlessly. And you have amazing local naturalist-guides, giving you much better opportunities for face-to-face wildlife experiences with giant tortoises, sea lions, Galápagos penguins, colorful iguanas and strutting flamingos at every turn.

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Island-Based Wildlife Adventure

Big-Five Getaway

Our island-based itinerary trades cruise ships for boutique inns. You get more naturalist-guided time to snorkel, explore lava tunnels, visit a coffee plantation and meet iguanas, penguins, sea lions, bluefooted boobies — and local people, too.

The coolest active vacation ever. Penguins, giant land tortoises, iguanas, sea lions and blue-footed boobies, of course! Plus guide-led sea kayaking, snorkeling, mountain biking and friendly boutique hotels with pools (instead of cruise ship cabin fever)!

Five fabulous days is tons of time to spot the Big Five with your naturalistguide. On top of the sea lions, giant tortoises, iguanas, blue-footed boobies and penguins, you’ll go snorkeling, walk a volcano rim, have a coffee tasting, and luxuriate in great boutique hotels.

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 16, JUN 23, JUL 21, JUL 28, NOV 24, DEC 27 2020: FEB 16, MAR 22, MAR 29, JUN 21, JUL 19, JUL 26, NOV 22, DEC 22, DEC 27, DEC 28, DEC 29 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6990

LENGTH 5 DAYS/ 4 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, JUL 21 DEC 26, DEC 27, DEC 29 2020: MAR 29, APR 12, JUN 21, JUL 19, DEC 23, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

GALÁPAGOS

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 19, JUN 9, JUN 30, SEP 1, OCT 6, NOV 3, DEC 28, DEC 30 2020: JAN 12, FEB 16, MAR 15, APR 5, MAY 17, JUN 14, JUL 5, SEP 6, OCT 4, NOV 8, DEC 30 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6990

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YO U R W E E K I N T H E GA LÁ PA G O S

GALÁPAGOS & MACHU PICCHU

The Bucket List Trip

Two dreams in one vacation! Sea lion pups, penguins, giant tortoises, and blue-footed boobies welcome you to the Galápagos as you experience the islands with your expert naturalist guides. There’s time for snorkeling and coffee tasting, too, before you return to the mainland and ascend to Machu Picchu for an exploration enhanced by visits with llama-herders, schoolchildren and Inca weavers. It’s full immersion in the greatest wonders of South America! LENGTH 9 DAYS/ 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, JUL 21, OCT 13, DEC 27 2020: MAR 29, JUN 21, JUL 19, OCT 18, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $10190

SPREAD YOUR WINGS IN LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS (INSTEAD OF CRAMPED CRUISE SHIP QUARTERS)

KAYAK TO ISLA LOBOS TO PLAY WITH THE SEA LIONS

SWIM AND SNORKEL WITH SEA TURTLES ON SAN CRISTÓBAL ISLAND

WANDER AMONG THE 500-POUND GIANT TORTOISES ON SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

EXPLORE THE RIM OF A VAST VOLCANIC CALDERA

TAKE A DIP IN OUR HOTEL’S INFINITY POOL BEFORE A RELAXING DINNER

• LEARN THE ISLANDS’ AMAZING STORY FROM YOUR FULL-TIME NATURALIST GUIDE

MEET THE GONZÁLES FAMILY AT THEIR ORGANIC COFFEE PLANTATION

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South America MACHU PICCHU IS ACTUALLY IN A JUNGLE. No matter how many years it’s been on your bucket list, you will get the shivers the first time you see it. And if it’s the best-known place in Peru, it is far from the only amazing experience you’ll have. If you like your Andes spikier and more snow-capped, Chile is for you. Glaciers calve. Penguins mix with flamingos. Vineyards knit valleys into a neat green patchwork. In both countries, we’ll introduce you to local cultures from the Quechua descendants of the Incas to the gauchos of The Pampas. Or, for a week of amazing experiences that defy expectations, join us on the new Colombia trip to walk towns painted head-to-toe in vivid murals. Visit coffee plantations and a sunken city. And explore the lush Tayrona jungle a-twitter with countless birds.

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MedellÍn to Cartagena

Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Cusco

Towns painted head-to-toe in vivid murals. Coffee plantations and a sunken city. The lush Tayrona jungle a-twitter with countless birds. The maze of cobbled alleys and Caribbean culture in wonderfully walkable Cartagena. Colombia is full of amazing experiences that defy expectations.

The best way to see Machu Picchu! You’ll get two nights there with the choice to arrive via the Inca Trail or by train. You’ll explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley and meet llama herders with your local Quechua guide. Hotels include several of South America’s best!

COLOMBIA

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 30, AUG 4, SEP 15, DEC 27 2020: FEB 16, JUN 28, AUG 2, SEP 20, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $7290

PERU

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 26, JUN 23, JUL 7, SEP 8, OCT 13, NOV 10, DEC 27 2020: MAR 22, MAY 24, JUN 21, JUL 12, SEP 13, OCT 11, NOV 8, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590

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Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Cusco

Lake District & Patagonia

Easter Island, Atacama & Maipo Vineyards

PERU

A multisport take on a Top 10 destination. You get parts of three days at Machu Picchu, with an optional Inca Trail climb. Plus three more days to bike and walk the Sacred Valley. You’ll explore Cusco, meet local school kids, and get a chance to hang out with llama herders. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 30, JUL 21, DEC 27 2020: MAR 29, JUN 28, JUL 26, DEC 27 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

CHILE

So much awesome nature! The Andes, Osorno Volcano and the wilds of Patagonia — not to mention penguins and wild guanacos. Chilean civilization is fun, too, from a gaucho lamb barbecue to lush Maipo Valley vineyards and Santiago. LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: NOV 3, DEC 27 2020: JAN 19, FEB 16, MAR 8, NOV 1, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5890

CHILE

Escape to the beautiful edges of Chile on an exploration that roams from the Atacama Desert in the shadow of the Andes to the enigmatic moai statues of Easter Island. You’ll also taste in Chile’s renowned vineyards and visit the capital of Santiago. LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 30, SEP 22 2020: JUN 28, SEP 20 PRICE PER PERSON *CALL FOR DETAILS

S PE C I A L E D IT ION : TO TA L S O LA R E CLI P S E O F THE S U N 2 0 2 0 Total solar eclipses are rare. And even more so in a setting as dramatic as Patagonia. Join this special departure of our Lake District & Patagonia itinerary that will place you in the path of totality at exactly the right moment. 8 DAYS | DEPARTS DEC 12, 2020 | DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6990

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Central America ZIP-LINERS ZOOMING THROUGH THE RAINFOREST CANOPY. Snorkelers facedown over coral gardens and schools of manta rays. Canoers coming ashore in a primitive jungle village. Visitors to Central America are the luckiest species of traveler. Panama, Belize and Guatemala are eco-experiences to the Nth degree — teeming nature with an abundance of super-fun activities. You’ll stay in luxury lodges, paddle into a massive limestone cavern, spot emerald toucans and howler monkeys, and climb Mayan ruins. (Did we mention the part about sipping a cocktail by the pool or getting a massage?) Thanks to our fulltime naturalist guides and an expert team of outfitters, all you have to do on any of our Family and Multisport trips is go with the flow and have the time of your life.

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Coral Reefs & Mayan Pyramids

Canal, Rainforest & Highlands

A luxury eco-adventure taken to beautiful extremes! Expert naturalists walk you into teeming rainforests. Visits to Mayan ruins include sunrise atop Tikal. At Ambergris Caye, you snorkel and kayak over the vast coral gardens.

The next eco-tourism hotspot. Paddle a dugout canoe to a rainforest village. See anteaters, parrots and hummingbirds, taste shade-grown coffee, go ziplining. Plus stays at a resort and the country’s finest inn.

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BELIZE & GUATEMALA

Super fun for everybody. Snorkel at Ambergris Caye and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Go canoeing in a huge cavern. Explore ancient Mayan pyramids. And every night is in rainforest lodges or at family-friendly resorts on the white Caribbean sands. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23 2020: FEB 16, MAR 22 , JUN 21 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4890

PANAMA

Canal, Rainforest & Highlands Take a shower under a waterfall. Visit a tribal jungle village. Go bird-watching for the resplendent quetzal. And see the Panama Canal in action. After varied, activity-filled days, you’ll settle into two of the most beautiful hotels anywhere! LENGTH 6 DAYS/ 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, AUG 4, NOV 17, DEC 20, DEC 27 2020: FEB 9, MAR 22, JUN 21, AUG 2, NOV 15, DEC 18, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4290

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Costa Rica YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A BIRD-WATCHER TO GET A BUZZ WHEN A HUMMINGBIRD LANDS ON YOUR HAND. Costa Rica touches you in all kinds of ways. It’s the most bio-diverse country anywhere, the land where eco-tourism was born. Our spectrum of itineraries takes you from Caribbean coast to Guanacaste on the Pacific shore and include Manuel Antonio Park, Arenal Volcano, and Tortuguero National Park renowned as the breeding ground for sea turtles. You’ll meet the native Ticos and residents of Afro-Caribbean villages, have mind-bending eco-experiences with our local guides and naturalists, and enjoy the most relaxing active vacation ever. Because Costa Rica is temperate and easily accessible from the U.S., you can join us in almost any season — and it’s a fantastic spur-of-the-moment getaway.

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COSTA RICA

Arenal & Manuel Antonio Park You’ll explore a cloud forest, walk the slopes of Arenal Volcano and zipline in the forest canopy. From our luxury hotel overlooking the Pacific in Manuel Antonio Park, you’ll take naturalist-guided walks, go kayaking and taste the brew at a coffee plantation. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 19, JUN 16, OCT 27, DEC 27 2020: JAN 12, FEB 23, MAR 15, MAY 17, JUN 14, OCT 25, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3495, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4190

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Arenal & Manuel Antonio Park

Tortuguero & Papagayo Peninsula

Our top eco-tour, kicked up a notch. Your kids

From Tortuguero on the Caribbean to Guanacaste on the Pacific, this is the best of Costa Rica. Watch out for toucans, orchids, river otters and more. You’ll go on jungle walks, spot sea turtles, ride ziplines and catamarans … and stay in fine waterfront hotels.

See both sides of this amazing country. Start in Tortuguero National Park on the Caribbean. You’ll take a plunging raft ride on the Tenorio River. At Guanacaste on the Pacific coast, watch for tapirs and tiger herons and zipline through the forest canopy.

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COSTA RICA

will love waking up to white-face monkey chatter. They’ll zipline through the rainforest canopy, go whitewater rafting, spot three-toed sloths and hummingbirds on fun wildlife walks. And you will all enjoy the comfort of luxury lodges. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, NOV 24, DEC 27 2020: FEB 16, MAR 22, JUN 21, NOV 22, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3395, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3990

COSTA RICA

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Cuba UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF THE 20TH CENTURY, AMERICANS PUDDLE-JUMPED TO CUBA FOR QUICK GETAWAYS. Now, the door is ajar again. But this time it opens to deep, warm and fun interactions with Cubanos on our one-of-a-kind people-to-people explorations. In the company of expert local guides, you’ll meet a remarkable cross-section of society: school students and cigar-makers, singers and white-magic priests, farmers and chefs. On the streets of Havana, in the scenic Viñales Valley, and in Cienfuegos and Trinidad on the Caribbean shore, every moment is eye-opening. Each of our four itineraries includes meaningful time to explore on your own. And whether you’re snorkeling on the Bay of Pigs or discovering your inner salsa dancer, you’ll get a close-up look at the how’s and why’s of life in Cuba today. Join us now for adventures that National Geographic Traveler included in their 50 Trips of a Lifetime.

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Havana & the Viñales Valley

A Long Weekend in Havana

The very best of Cuba in one remarkable and immersive trip. You’ll meet and interact with the Cuban people, from farmers and cigar rollers to historians and dancers. We explore Havana, walk in the scenic Viñales Valley, chat with classic car aficionados and visit Hemingway’s home.

A remarkable exposure to Cuban culture, history and life on a trip including activities for kids ages eight to 18. Meet local students, farmers and artists, cruise the streets of Havana in classic cars from the ’50s, and change the way you see the world.

On this four-day/ three-night hop to Havana, you’ll meet and mingle with Cuban artists, dancers and musicians. Visit Hemingway’s home and a cigar factory. Try out the paladares, fine privately owned restaurants. It’s instant immersion in modern Cuban life.

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, SEP 8, OCT 20, NOV 17, DEC 15, DEC 29 2020: JAN 12, FEB 9, MAR 15, APR 12, SEP 6, OCT 18, NOV 15 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4595, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5290

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 19, JUN 23, NOV 17, DEC 15, DEC 29 2020: MAR 8, MAR 22, MAY 17, JUN 21, NOV 15, DEC 13, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4595, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5290

LENGTH 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 9, JUN 20, JUL 18, AUG 15, OCT 10, NOV 7, DEC 5 2020: JAN 9, FEB 6, MAR 5, APR 9, MAY 7, JUN 18, JUL 16, AUG 13, OCT 8, NOV 5, DEC 3 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4590

CUBA

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Cienfuegos, Trinidad & Havana The colonial Caribbean side of Cuba. Wander in pastel seaside cities. Walk amid coffee plantations and fincas in the Escambray Mountains. Snorkel in the Bay of Pigs and ride classic cars in Havana. It’s an amazing immersion into 500 years of history and culture. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 12, JUN 9, SEP 15, OCT 13, NOV 10, DEC 8, DEC 29 2020: JAN 19, FEB 9, MAR 1, APR 19, MAY 10, JUN 7, SEP 13, OCT 11, NOV 8, DEC 6, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4595, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5290

• VISIT THE WORKSHOP OF CLASSIC CAR RESTORERS ... AND CRUISE THE STREETS OF HAVANA IN THEIR VINTAGE MODELS • TAKE A GUIDED WALK IN THE 500-YEAR-OLD STREETS OF OLD HAVANA

• SNORKEL ON THE CORAL REEF IN THE BAY OF PIGS • WANDER THE GROUNDS OF FINCA VIGIA WHERE HEMINGWAY WROTE SOME OF HIS MOST FAMOUS WORKS • EXPLORE CIENFUEGOS, THE FRENCH COLONIAL CITY THAT IS A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

• ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES FOR AN INSTRUCTION WITH A CUBAN COOK • WALK TO A FINCA IN THE ESCAMBRAY MOUNTAINS FOR LUNCH WITH THE OWNERS • ENJOY A PRIVATE CHORAL CONCERT AT A MANSION IN CIENFUEGOS

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THE SECRET

TO NATIONAL PARKING

EXPERIENCE THE GRAND CANYON, BRYCE AND ZION AS ONLY A FULL-TIME LOCAL GUIDE CAN REVEAL THEM

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So there you are in your first slot canyon. Whorled walls of stone twist up to a narrow sliver of sky. Except for a burble of sandstone-red water, it’s totally quiet. Just ahead, a young woman has stopped, head bowed. You don’t want to interrupt so you sidle past quietly. And you can’t help but notice that she’s praying … to her smartphone. Specifically, to the guidebook she downloaded to figure out what she’s seeing. For too many visitors, that’s how national park visits work — plenty of awe, and an awful lot of head scratching. Of course, the National Park Service offers excellent visitor centers, but they take you inside to learn about the great outdoors. Park rangers are amazing sources of information, but they’re stretched to the max by shrinking budgets and the tourists who arrive without a plan or a clue about what to do. You, on the other hand, can take your time, go deeper than the crowded lookout points, and get an intensely personal take on these national treasures in the company of the experienced local guide on your Classic Journey. Our friend Marcia, who’s been a professional guide for 15+ years, says it just right. “I like to help you get a little outside your usual comfort zone and have a blast.” She adds an observation that we’ve seen over 20 years of exploring in the national parks: “80% of visitors drop out in the first 20 minutes of a hike. So leaving the crowds behind really contributes to the sense of discovery and fun.”

ASK QUESTIONS UNTIL YOU’RE HOARSE. Because you’ll be part of a small group of no more than 18 travelers, your guide has plentiful time to satisfy your curiosity — whatever form it takes. How tall were the Puebloans? Are those layers of stone slanting up or down? How do trees survive flash floods? Is the Grand Canyon still getting deeper? You get answers that help you understand what you’re seeing, as you see it.

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AVOID EROSION OVERLOAD. It’s no joke! You’ll see countless kinds of outlandish rock formations. But where do you look first? In Bryce Canyon, there are hundreds of hoodoos, those pillars of crimson stone. Zion’s slot canyons branch and curve out of sight. Every view of the Grand Canyon is, well, grander than the last one. Many overwhelmed visitors call it a day without realizing what they’ve missed. An informed guide brings it all down to size and makes sure you see the crème de la crème sights with an elegant efficiency.

COMMUNE WITH THE NEIGHBORS With so much focus on the geology, it’s easy to overlook the fact that human habitation in these parts dates back about 12,000 years. Your Classic Journeys guide makes certain you learn about the Ancestral Puebloans and visit their ruins. You’ll also meet the couple that maintains the home of Maynard Dixon, one of the region’s leading artists. They have lunch ready just as you arrive. And a local cowboy musician tunes up his guitar for the evening, right after he’s done tending his mules.

STAY COMFORTABLE. The premier accommodations in these parts are already booked up far in advance, but you don’t have to worry. Classic Journeys reserves these coveted spaces one to two years in advance, so you’ll stay at the classic park lodges that most visitors only get to peek into. You’ll also love the Desert Pearl Inn, a scenic and super-civilized resort set on the banks of the Virgin River at Zion. And your guide takes your comfort to an even higher level by timing walks carefully, advising you whether it’s a day to wear shorts or jacket, and making sure you stay hydrated. When you go national parking, it really pays to know the right people!

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BRYCE, GRAND CANYON & ZION

America’s Finest National Parks

Three amazing parks on one easy trip. Bryce’s red rock hoodoos. Sunset from our lodge on the Grand Canyon’s rim. A guided visit to Ancestral Puebloan ruins and the Zion Narrows slot canyon. Great lodges keep you in the heart of the action. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 26, JUN 16, JUL 14, SEP 1 2020: MAY 24, JUN 14, JUL 12, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3295, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3790

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BRYCE, GRAND CANYON & ZION

America’s Finest National Parks

Take your family national parking with total emphasis on fun instead of logistics. This amazing vacation is about so much more than the sights: mountain biking, river tubing, fossil hunting, a cowboy cookout and more will make your three park visit a once-in-a-lifetime experience. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, JUN 30, JUL 21 2020: JUN 21, JUN 28, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4190

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United States WHEN YOU CRAVE A VACATION THAT FEELS FAR AWAY BUT ISN’T, THE GOOD OL’ U.S. OF A. IS IT. There’s a region just right for your mood. Kayak with icebergs and chat up the halibut fishermen of Alaska on a Multisport trip second to none. Down in Charleston, the pace is languid and the culture refined. For mountains’ majesty, Montana’s Glacier Park is unsurpassed. (Alpine meadow walks and meet-ups with cowboys are the icing on the cake.) And the list goes on. Just as much as if you were headed for Morocco or Machu Picchu, the idea of seeing America first with a full time local guide and zero logistical hassles makes great sense. Here’s to home turf … and the adventures in store for you!

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Kenai Peninsula

Amazing family fun! You won’t just see glaciers, you walk and kayak right up to them. There are puffins, beluga whales and moose, too. You’ll meet native Aleuts and gold miners, and go river-rafting, spit-walking and tidepooling together! And the resorts and lodges are very cool.

The walking is wonderful — no “bush” skills required! You’ll step onto a glacier, take paths through the world’s most northerly rainforest and wildflower meadows and spot humpback whales and orcas. You’ll also meet halibut fishermen in Homer and cruise sparkling fjords.

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, AUG 4 2020: JUN 21, AUG 2 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4690

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 30, AUG 18 2020: JUN 28, AUG 16 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4690

ALASKA

• CULTURE + WALKING

• FAMILY

The Antebellum South

Glacier National Park

Think grand city mansions … barrier islands where dolphins romp … villages where Gullah culture from West Africa is still strong. The moss-draped coastal South is one of America’s most distinctive regions with history, culture and a way of life all its own.

Glacier Park is the centerpiece of a fun outdoor week full of snow-capped Rockies, elk and eagles, walks and picnics in wildflower meadows. Meet local Blackfeet natives and ranchers, boats and gondolas and soak in nature at its amazing best.

LENGTH 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: MAY 26, OCT 6 2020: APR 5, MAY 24 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4790

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUL 7, JUL 21, AUG 18 2020: JUL 5, JUL 19, AUG 16 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4690

A mountain vacation with more high points than you can count! Like a gondola ride up Whitefish Mountain, horseback riding on a working ranch, stargazing in the inky sky, waterfall picnics and cozy nights in classic lodges. It’s a fine outdoor week in our nation’s most beautiful park.

CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH

MONTANA

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS  DEPARTS 2019: JUL 7, JUL 21 2020: JUL 5, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4690

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Canada

SNOW-CAPPED ROCKIES MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN ANY ALP OR APENNINE. The ésprit of France in Québec. Seaside villages as quaint as the best of Cornwall or Brittany. The provinces to our north aren’t just Canada Nice. They’re Canada Awesome … all the more because these destinations are right here on the continent you call home. From the Bay of Fundy to shining Puget Sound, Canada offers a remarkable variety of scenery, culture and multisport fun. Our guides are all locals who can lead you to the friendliest lobstermen, the best path to a wildflower meadow, Québec’s finest restaurants, and the richest hunting grounds of orcas. If you don’t have a ton of time or just want to squeeze in an extra vacation, so much the better! You can pull off any of these Canada vacations in six fun-filled days.

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Banff & Jasper National Parks

Experience the wild beauty of Lake Louise and Lac Beauvert. You’ll walk among lodgepole pines, stand in the mist of Takakkaw Falls, spot elk and bighorn sheep and take a guided walk on Athabasca Glacier.

This trip has a high “cool” quotient. Think suspended gondola rides, spotting bighorn sheep, elks and bears, fossil hunting in the Burgess Shale and whitewater rafting on the Athabasca River. Around a campfire or settled into a lodge on Lake Louise, it’s fun for everybody.

CANADIAN ROCKIES

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUL 7, AUG 11, SEP 8 2020: JUN 21, JUL 5, AUG 9, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4195, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5090

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CANADIAN ROCKIES

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, JUL 21 2020: JUN 28, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4195, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5090

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Québec City to Charlevoix

Halifax, Bay of Fundy & Lunenburg

It’s France next door! Explore Québec City on splendid walks. In rural Charlevoix, you’ll spot caribou, gallery-hop in BaieSaint-Paul and taste local cheeses. From La Malbaie, an awesome day cruise of Saguenay Fjord is ideal for whale watching.

A postcard-perfect way to spend long summer days. See the Bay of Fundy, explore Kejimkujik Park, go for a wildlife walk on a deserted island, and watch the whales on a working lobster boat. Stays in Annapolis Royal and Lunenburg immerse you in history and culture.

Your family will be quite the whale-watching, bog-hopping, lobsterboating, sea-kayaking bunch. Based in Lunenburg and Annapolis Royal, you’ll explore a deserted island, canoe on forest lakes in Mi’kmaq country and squeeze a ton of togetherness into long summer days.

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUL 14, AUG 11, SEP 1 2020: JUL 12, AUG 9, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3295, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3890

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 23, JUL 21 2020: JUN 21, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3595, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4190

QUÉBEC

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: JUN 16, JUL 7, AUG 4, SEP 1 2020: JUN 14, JUL 5, AUG 2, SEP 13 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4290

NOVA SCOTIA

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PRIVATE TRAVEL

Go Private!

Your group. Your dates. Just for you. DO YOU HAVE A NARROW TRAVEL WINDOW THAT DOESN’T FIT WITH PUBLISHED TOUR DATES? Is your wish list full of activities or destinations you can’t find on anybody’s itinerary? Then go private! You can start any Classic Journeys itinerary on any day you choose ... massage the activities to match your interests … or build in extra days and destinations, whether you’re a party of one or a group of 30. You’ll find that the starting point — the published base price of a Classic Journeys vacation — is lower than what many companies charge for their comparable tours. In some cases, you’ll even get a private vacation for less than what you would pay for other companies’ standard tours.

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YOUR DATES + OUR ITINERARY

Pick any Classic Journeys itinerary you find in the catalog or on the website. Then just name the date when you would like your vacation to begin. It’s the simplest way to arrange a private vacation. Bonus points because you can align your trip to a special occasion. (“We want our private breakfast at Stonehenge to fall on Dad’s 60th birthday.”)

YOUR DATES + YOUR WISH LIST

The sky’s the limit with a custom trip. A candlelit dinner in the heart of Angkor Wat. An entire villa-hotel all to yourselves. Two weeks in Peru and the Galápagos, or a summer-long Grand Tour with your extended family. If you can wish it, our team can make it happen.

Start planning your private vacation here. To get the process started, go to ClassicJourneys.com/Request or call us toll-free at 833-557-5368.

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Giving Back Pays Back You make a real and positive impact on the lives of the people and places you visit on a Classic Journeys vacation.

KNOWING SHEPHERDS, VILLAGE ELDERS AND CHEFS IS GOOD BUSINESS.

WE HAVE SOFT SPOTS FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND WOMEN’S ECONOMIC ISSUES.

Keeping it local is what we’re all about at Classic Journeys. We put our pesos, dirhams and euros into the pockets of the folks who live where we travel. From tour leaders to glacier guides to truffle hunters, village elders to geishas, llama herders to gelato makers, restaurateurs to hoteliers, we work with the local people to support their livelihoods. It’s your guarantee that you’ll have authentic, up-close experiences on your trip. Best of all, our person-to-person business dealings help sustain their ways of life. These wonderful friends reciprocate by welcoming you into their worlds.

You’ll find that we have a special affection for tiny village schools in regions from the Peruvian Andes to the Mekong Delta. So that you can be a part of the experience, we suggest supplies that will make meaningful and useful presents to the students. As a company, we directly donate resources to the schools. We’re also proud to support community programs and women’s collectives around the world. Many of them work to preserve traditional crafts and folkways as diverse as weaving or the harvest and processing of argan oil in rural Morocco. Your explorations with Classic Journeys help to preserve the past and positively shape the future of women and children in developing countries.

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SOLO TRAVEL

Traveling Solo? You’re Not Alone.

YOU’VE JUST FOUND THE COMPANY THAT HAS THE SAME SPIRIT AND INDEPENDENCE YOU LOOK FOR IN YOUR OWN TRAVELS. On average, about a third of Classic Journeys guests are solo travelers. When you join us, you’ll have a singular travel experience in the congenial company of others who see the world just like you do.

YOUR SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS ARE THE LOWEST.

YOU’LL NEVER FEEL LIKE A FIFTH WHEEL.

Admit it. You’ve learned that you can’t get emotionally involved with a trip until you check out the single supplement. Well, here is the news you’ve been hoping for! You’ll be thrilled to find that Classic Journeys has the lowest single supplements anywhere. While some companies boost prices up to 50 percent for single travelers, we keep it to just 15 to 20 percent on average. We only pass along any extra costs that hotels charge us, instead of marking it up to make extra profit from you.

For starters, you already have a friend on the tour. Your expert local guides are with you full-time to watch out for everyone’s needs and interests. At the fine restaurants where you’ll dine, you won’t find yourself at a table for one. And, your accommodations are “doubles for single use” so that you can have as much elbow room as everyone else. “I just feel really comfortable traveling solo with y’all, and I look forward to this trip every single year.” —Susan L. Mystic, Connecticut

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AMBASSADOR CLUB

Welcome to the Ambassador Club! THE GUEST LOYALTY PROGRAM WORTHY OF THE WORLD’S BEST GUESTS Guests like you are our best ambassadors. Eleven years in a row, they have voted us a Travel + Leisure World’s Best Tour Operator, and they refer other travelers to us in amazing numbers. The Ambassador Club is our way of saying thanks for that trust and support. As a Classic Journeys guest, you automatically get access to a whole suite of Ambassador benefits you can use

immediately … and as often as you like. There’s no enrollment, no fee, no card to clutter your key chain — just a variety of savings options and priority room assignments. That’s extra value designed to make it even easier for you to come back for more of the exceptional travel experiences, welcoming and knowledgeable local guides, and award-winning boutique hotels we handcraft into every Classic Journey.

5% COMEBACK REWARD

$750 PAIRING BONUS

Reserve another trip with us within 60 days after returning from any Classic Journey, we’ll reduce the cost of the next trip by 5% per person.

Combine two back-to-back Classic Journeys in one trip, and we’ll reduce your combined price by $750 per person.

REFER A FRIEND

BEST ROOM PRIORITY

As a Classic Journeys Ambassador, you receive a $250 travel credit when a guest you refer travels with us for the first time.

As a Classic Journeys Ambassador, you get priority assignment to the best rooms we have reserved for your departure on every Classic Journey.

TRAVEL FOR FREE Your trip is free when you organize a Classic Journeys trip with 10 or more travelers (including you)! Or you can share your savings with other group members.

Start Using Your Benefits Now! Call us toll free at 833-557-5368 to ask us how you can maximize your savings. www.classicjourneys.com/ac

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MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE! Looking for something completely different? Try one of these exciting travel options, all new for 2019!

GALÁPAGOS & MACHU PICCHU: THE BUCKET LIST TRIP Live two of lifelong travel dreams on one amazing vacation with upclose wildlife encounters and the wonders of Inca civilization past and present.

GALÁPAGOS GETAWAY

ICELAND ESCAPE

RIVER CRUISING

You only need these five perfect days to see the Big Five — giant land tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, penguins and marine iguanas — on this island-based trip.

Make the short hop to Iceland for the best five days of multisport adventure you’ve ever had on the island at the top of everyone’s wish list.

The Danube. The Rhone. Portugal’s Douro. Unpack once … and explore Europe’s great rivers on a 5-star cruise with activities handcrafted by Classic Journeys. It’s river cruising reimagined.

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