Classic Journeys November 2019 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

TRAVELERS’ CHOICE!

See guests’ top 2020 picks for adventure, wine, beaches and more Page 10

UNCORKING PORTUGAL

Hip, historic Portugal hits all the right notes

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TROPICAL PUNCH

Belize and Guatemala will leave you breathless … and speechless

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LONDON & PARIS

Two great cities – one epic family adventure

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It’s so good to hear your voice. Have you ever surprised someone back home with a phone call while you’re off exploring someplace like the Galápagos or lounging in a Tuscan villa-hotel? The reactions are fun to hear – the startled “where are you?” then the delight that you took the time when you’re so many time zones away. At Classic Journeys, we have those moments constantly, only in reverse. A few days into your trip, one of us calls you wherever in the world you may be to check in and make sure everything is going well. Hearing your voice and listening to your feedback – before, during and after your trip – is the fuel for everything we do. Guest input often inspires itinerary refinements, for example, when we hear that a chance occurrence on one Portugal departure was so memorable that it deserves to be repeated. When parents and grandparents wished out loud for family travel experiences designed to introduce the younger generations to international travel, our London & Paris trip (page 34) was a direct upshot. And now we’ve crowdsourced our family of passionate travelers to bring you Travelers’ Choice – their top picks for 2020’s best experiences (page 10). Their voices come through loud and clear in recommendations you can use to choose your next trip. I hope you will give us a chance to show you what good listeners we are at Classic Journeys. Call us at 833-738-7272, whether you’re in the brainstorming phase or are looking for more details about a particular one of our 100 handcrafted itineraries. We’d love to hear from you and start the conversation that will lead to the trip of a lifetime for you. Best Regards,

– EDWARD PIEGZA President & Founder

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How do you want to experience Vernazza and the other villages of Italy’s Cinque Terre? With Classic Journeys ‘Choose Your Adventure’ approach to travel, you can explore them from a scenic footpath, from a fisherman’s boat and aboard a small coastal train. You choose, any or all, and they’re all included.

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Five Ways to Explore Hotels + Cuisine

Guides

Destination Finder

TRAVELERS' CHOICE

GALÁPAGOS 16 SOUTH AMERICA

BELIZE & GUATEMALA

CENTRAL AMERICA

CUBA

ASIA & OCEANIA

SOUTHEAST ASIA

AFRICA 32 LONDON & PARIS

UK & IRELAND

ICELAND 40 TUSCANY 42 AMALFI COAST & CAPRI

ITALY 46 FRANCE 48 PORTUGAL

SPAIN

EUROPE 56 THE ADRIATIC

UNITED STATES

CANADA 62

Private Travel & Giving Back

Solo Travel & Ambassador Club

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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.

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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.

HOTELS + CUISINE

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Skálakot Manor Luxury Hotel Seven generations of Icelanders have lived on this family farm, nestled at the intersection of sheep meadows and mountains. The white gales echo the nearby peaks. With just 14 rooms, this manor hotel is as cozy and luxurious as they come. After a day outdoors, maybe riding one of the farm’s Icelandic horses, nothing is so perfect as a hot-tub soak before a locavore dinner focused on specialties like Arctic char.

• OIA, SANTORINI, GREECE

• PRAIANO, ITALY

• NEAR PANAMA CITY, PANAMA

Fanari Villas

Clifftop Pizza

Pinch yourself (but not too hard). It’s really you … this is really your hotel … that is undeniably your whitewashed terrace that overlooks Santorini’s ridiculously blue caldera. The suites are spacious and luxurious, but to be honest you’ll find yourself at every chance out on the terrace – watching the water glitter, the wispy clouds sweep by, and the sunset, chilling with a glass of something chilly at your side.

Just below a monastery on a cliff overlooking the sea, lies the path to the best pizza of your life. Signora Grazia will wave you into her home. 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 the terrace with a glass of the homemade wine they refer to as “grape juice,” you chat with the family, soak in the view, and discover how blissful pizza can be. This is some kind of heaven.

Lunch in a Rainforest Village You’ve never approached a meal quite like this. Your traditional dugout canoe slides up Panama’s Chagres River, walled in by lush rainforest. Up ahead there’s a clearing, and members of the indigenous Embera tribe wade out to welcome you and pull you to the banks. There, in the thatched village on stilts, lunch is on the fire. The typical fare is tilapia and plantains on banana leaves. And as the villagers share their humble meal with you, you get a taste of a life that you never could have imagined until now.

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GUIDES

Your expert local guides take you inside the places they call home. On every Classic Journey trip, 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.

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.

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.

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.

With a personal entourage of experts, colleagues and logistical wizards, our guides make sure that you are always

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GUIDES

Welcome to my world Isabelle HOME TURF: PROVENCE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE FOR: 25 YEARS “I want my guests always to have real life moments not just travel moments,” says Isabelle. That extends to her invitation to visit her own farm to taste the award-winning olive oil that she and her chef-husband Jean create. It doesn’t get more real than that!

Isabelle was outstanding! Her knowledge of history, horticulture, culture, etc. was deep and broad and made our trip fun, rewarding and informative. She was a delight to be around with a great sense of humor and flexibility.” — Sherry W. | Kentucky

Atli HOME TURF: ICELAND FUN FACT: CAN TRACE HIS ANCESTRY TO 9TH CENTURY VIKINGS It’s true. Atli’s family heritage includes not only Vikings, but also more than 30 generations of shark fishermen. His favorite way to show Classic Journeys guests Iceland is by super jeep to access places tourists cannot.

Atli’s knowledge combined with the serenity of Iceland was superb. I decided I want to be with Atli when the zombie apocalypse comes.” — Julie H. | Texas

Ulisse HOME TURF: AMALFI COAST, PUGLIA, SICILY PROFESSIONAL GUIDE FOR: 17 YEARS "Food defines us in Italy,” Ulisse says, “And we love to share.” Fresh porcini hot from the grill. The pizza his guests make in a private home. Wine from private cellars. “I like to say that we don’t just pause to smell the roses, we stop to taste the pasta!” Traveling with Ulisse, I felt like I was being shown around by a friend or favorite cousin who wanted me to know all of the good places to go and the right things to see.” — Sue K. | New Jersey

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Guests’ Top 2020 Picks – for wine & watersports, hotels & culture, romance & adventure … and a lot more! When travelers talk, Classic Journeys listens! You wouldn’t believe the fun and revealing conversations we have with guests while we plan together, travel with them or chat by phone mid-trip, and then when they’re fresh home and full of memories. Now we’ve pulled their opinions, anecdotes and input together, and the result is Travelers’ Choice – a totally unscientific and happily personal selection of their top picks in an array of categories. It’s just the kind of world-of-mouth advice you look for from your travel peers when you start the process of choosing your next vacation!

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Adventure Destination: Iceland The descendants of 9th century Vikings know a thing or two about how to get along in the wilds. Lucky you that they are your local guides on this visit to Iceland. (“I want to be with our guide Atli when the zombie apocalypse hits!”) Walks on glaciers and lava flows, exploring ice caves, checking in on puffins, chatting up shark fishermen are just part of it. “We saw tourists taking photos from observation points while we went right into the midst of it all. There’s nothing armchair about this trip!” Though a relaxing soak in hot tub at your luxury hotel is a pretty sweet way to recharge for a new day of adventures tomorrow.

“We saw tourists taking photos from observation points while we went right into the midst of it all. There’s nothing armchair about this trip!”

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Culture Capital: Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Wine Region: Tuscany

How many capitals can one empire have? For the Habsburgs, three was the magic number. Fueled by immense wealth, they were – and remain – centers of the arts, architecture, history and the good life. That they are close enough together to be perfect grace notes on a casually paced week in the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary makes them all the more appealing. “You feel like you are timetraveling,” which is as good a reason as any to add these three cities to your life list. Well, that and a slice of sacher torte in a sidewalk café.

Walks in ridiculously beautiful vineyards. A glass (or two) from a family’s favorite bottle along with lunch in their 15th century castle. The Tuscan sunset refracted through a ruby-red pour as you watch the spectacle from the terrace of your villa-hotel. “We never had wine for breakfast, but maybe only because we didn’t ask!” Better of course to stick to morning caffé to fuel days that include Florence, Portofino and the perched villages of the Cinque Terre. “And thanks for treating us to complimentary wine at every dinner.” No problemo. What better way to enjoy the wine that runs in the veins of Tuscany?

Family Destination: Morocco

Beach Destination: Costa Rica

“When I was a kid we camped in the backyard, but now my kids have camped in the Sahara. Priceless.” That tent, by the way, is in a luxury Berber encampment. You arrive on a camel, and it’s just one of the reasons this exotic vacation is a huge hit with all generations. With an entourage of local experts, you explore medieval medinas and see both sides of Marrakesh from the souks to a lavish private home. “Everything was new and different, but we never felt outside our comfort zones.” That’s a major win for any family getaway.

If life’s a beach, Costa Rica makes life worth living! Known as the world’s premier eco-destination, it also boasts fantastic sandy strands. Luxurious beachfront lodges make it super easy to split the difference between abundant nature and aquatic fun. “Spotting hummingbirds, crocodiles, macaws and capuchin monkeys is great, but monkeying around on the beach is a blast, too!” Snorkeling, boogie boarding, kayaking, watching for dolphins and sea turtles, or just vegging out, the best of the beach is within easy reach.

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Best Island: Cuba

Wildlife Experience: Galápagos

“Nobody believes I snorkeled on the Bay of Pigs, but I have pix to prove it!” You’ll see: Cuba is unexpected and life-changing. Instead of the usual Caribbean lifeis-a-resort experience, you make a deep dive into the real world to meet Cuban people like cigar-rollers, artists, coffee growers, and Afro-Caribbean dancers. You also explore 500 years of history from the sugar plantations of Trinidad to modern Havana where you still ride in mid-century tail-finned cars. Bonus points: While recent regulations shut down cruises and other travel companies, all Classic Journeys trips are good to go with departures through 2020.

The Big Five make Galápagos #1 for wildlife. The giant land tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, penguins and marine iguanas add up to an experience that had AFAR Magazine naming Classic Journeys island-based trip “The Best Wildlife Encounter in the World.” It’s a “happy shock to get so close to these animals,” an accomplishment made easy by the expert local naturalist/guides who are with you every walking, snorkeling, kayaking inch of the way. Staying in waterfront boutique hotels instead of a cruise ship means “no cabin fever for us!”

Hiking Destination: Chile The test of a good hiking destination is how it keeps bringing you to a dead stop. Yes, you’re booted up and striking out, but in Chile the overwhelming beauty of the place makes you pause to ponder. Patagonia puts you in rolling meadows at the foot of the Torres del Paine crags. The trails lead to Salto Grande waterfall and a lake cluttered with ice floes freshly calved from Grey Glacier. On a working estancia, you’re glad for the appetite you worked up when you sit down to a classic gaucho barbecue. “Hiking in Chile exercised our imaginations like crazy!”

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Romantic Destination: Amalfi Cue the sighs of contentment. No place is oh-so-easy to love as Italy’s Amalfi Coast. It calls for multiple nights on Capri at the Grand Quisisana, one of the most gorgeous hotels on earth. “After the day-trippers went back to Naples, we had Capri practically to ourselves. Heaven!” And things only get dreamier as you revel in pastel Positano, go limoncello tasting, make your own pizza in a private kitchen in a cliffside home overlooking the sea, and…. Well, you get the idea: it’s easy to give your heart to glorious, glamorous Amalfi.

Most-Awarded Hotels: India “Rajah-worthy is the best way to describe our hotels in India.” Indeed, how can one quibble with a luxury room with a view of the Taj Mahal? Your Relais & Chateaux retreat in Deogarh is a traditional mansion-style haveli at the edge of lake. And the Udaipur Obervilas is extravagantly palatial with a swarm of white domes that reflect in vast pools amid 30-acres of sculpted gardens. The hotels alone are worth the visit. But juxtaposed with your forays into rural villages and the bustling market streets with local guides, these properties elevate your experience beyond every expectation.

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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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GALÁPAGOS

Big-Five Getaway Five fabulous days is tons of time to spot the Big Five with your naturalist-guide. 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 5 DAYS/ 4 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: DEC 26, DEC 27 2020: MAR 29, APR 12, JUN 21, JUL 19, OCT 18, DEC 23, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

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GALÁPAGOS

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GALÁPAGOS & MACHU PICCHU

Island-Based Wildlife Adventure

The Bucket List Trip

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

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 llamaherders, schoolchildren and Inca weavers. It’s full immersion in the greatest wonders of South America!

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS MULTISPORT: DEPARTS 2019: 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 27, DEC 30 MULTISPORT: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6990 FAMILY: DEPARTS 2019: 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 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6990

LENGTH 9 DAYS/ 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: MAR 29, JUN 21, JUL 19, OCT 18, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $10190

YO U R W E E K I N T H E GA L ÁPAGOS SPREAD YOUR WINGS IN LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS (INSTEAD OF CRAMPED CRUISE SHIP QUARTERS) SWIM AND SNORKEL WITH SEA TURTLES ON SAN CRISTÓBAL ISLAND EXPLORE THE RIM OF A VAST VOLCANIC CALDERA • LEARN THE ISLANDS’ AMAZING STORY FROM YOUR FULL-TIME NATURALIST GUIDE KAYAK TO ISLA LOBOS TO PLAY WITH THE SEA LIONS WANDER AMONG THE 500-POUND GIANT TORTOISES ON SANTA CRUZ ISLAND TAKE A DIP IN OUR HOTEL’S INFINITY POOL BEFORE A RELAXING DINNER 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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Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Cusco

The Bucket List Trip

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!

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!

PERU

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING: DEPARTS 2019: DEC 27 2020: MAR 22, MAY 24, JUN 21, JUL 12, SEP 13, OCT 11, NOV 8, DEC 27 CULTURE + WALKING: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590 FAMILY: DEPARTS 2019: DEC 27 2020: MAR 29, APR 5, JUN 28, JUL 26, DEC 27 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

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GALÁPAGOS & MACHU PICCHU

LENGTH 9 DAYS/ 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: MAR 29, JUN 21, JUL 19, OCT 18, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $10190

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MedellÍn to Cartagena

Lake District & Patagonia

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.

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.

Easter Island, Atacama & Maipo Vineyards

COLOMBIA

CHILE

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: DEC 29 2020: FEB 16, JUN 28, AUG 2, SEP 20, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $7290

LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: 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 2020: JUN 28, SEP 20 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $7190

SOUTH AMERICA ON YOUR SCHEDULE! We’ll handcraft a private version of these itineraries that departs on any day you choose.

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BELIZE AND GUATEMALA WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS … AND SPEECHLESS "I climbed two Mayan pyramids. I learned that hand-grinding cacao beans is all in the wrist. I looked a nurse shark in his beady little eyes. I hot-tubbed in my private casita while watching sunset over a rainforest lake. Did I mention that I tasted a termite?” And that, friends, is just a partial list. When you ask Amy Guasch, Classic Journeys guest services manager and uber-frequent traveler, how she whiled away the time on her recent multisport trip to Belize and Guatemala, her answers come fast and furious. “I loved it all,” she raved, and then dished the details. WHY SHE CHOSE BELIZE AND GUATEMALA

I was in a tropical mood, and Central America is easy to get to. I also like to have my passport stamped as often as possible, so getting to both

Floating over the quiet waters of Quexil Lagoon in a private nature preserve, your suite at Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel is a decadent ringside seat for Guatemala’s rainforest.

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countries appealed to my trophy-collector side. And then there’s my Indiana Jones alter ego. WHEN SHE KNEW SHE WASN’T IN ‘KANSAS’ ANYMORE

For me, it was Xunantunich. Out in the Belizean countryside, we met a rancher named Santiago who saddled up his horses for us. He led us on an easy trail ride through some forest. At one point, there was a river that we crossed by handcranking a ferry. Then, all of sudden, peeking through and above the trees we started to see El Castillo, a Mayan pyramid that’s 130 feet tall. It was mind-blowing, and yes, we climbed to the top. I was breathless and speechless. Later in the week, we went to Tikal where the ruins are even bigger and more extensive, but the first one made such an impression.

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About the coolest hotel where she’s ever stayed I’d go back to Guatemala tomorrow for Las Lagunas eco-lodge. Decadent doesn’t begin to describe it. The rooms are private bungalows that jut out over a rainforest lagoon with the best view ever of a tropical sunset. I felt like I was a million miles from everywhere. Plus, the hotel is in a private nature preserve. There’s an island in the lake populated by howler monkeys, and we cruised out there on a boat with the local naturalists who care for them. FYI, a little howler monkey sounds as loud as a lion.

And as for that termite snack … Well, I only tried ONE. Our local guide Giselle opened a bit of bark on a tree to show us where the termites nested and to make the point that Mayans included them in their diet. When she asked if anyone wanted to try one, I raised my hand (a little slowly). She said it would taste like a “dirty carrot”, and weird as that sounds, she was right. No termite shaming for those in the group who weren’t interested. But this is a great example of the terrific things our guides did to help us understand local life, past and present. For them, it’s all in the little details, not just the ruins and the resorts.

On an un-Belize-able day Before this trip, I thought Belize was all about the beach. Oops. On one day in Belize, we started at a local women’s cooperative in San Antonio. They showed us how to grind the corn and form tortillas. The ultimate test is how well they bubble up when they get baked on hot stones. Mine passed well enough to be part of our lunch. After that, we visited a village school where we talked to the kids and gave them art supplies and balls for their playground. Like the things we did all week, this was facilitated by our local guide Marlon who translated and helped us really engage with the kids. He’s so great at making everyone – natives and visitors – feel comfortable with each other.

Caribbean Sea? Or pool? Or both. The options are all yours at the luxurious Victoria House Resort & Spa in Belize.

But wait, there’s more! After that, we drove on a rainforest trail to what looked like a swimming hole where teenagers were jumping off cliffs into the water. With local guides, we got into canoes and paddled into a big limestone cavern. It was used by Mayans, and on some ledges, you can even see ancient bones. Such a great combination of adventure and history lesson all in one.

How you can catamaran at Ambergris Caye The barrier reef at Ambergris Caye is one of the best in the world. We saw loads of tourists piling onto charter boats that then clustered over parts of the Hol Chan Reserve for some elbowto-elbow snorkeling. We avoided all of that thanks to Classic Journeys local boat captain and guide, Steve. He owns his own catamaran and with his siblings as crew members, they took our Classic Journeys group on board

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exclusively for our own private day on the water. Steve took us to his favorite hidden spots until the tourists headed back to shore, so we could have Hol Chan Reserve all to ourselves. When I saw the nurse sharks in the water, I wasn’t sure I was quite ready for snorkeling. But Steve had all the gear we needed and plenty of guidance. I went in, and I was so proud of myself. It was so exhilarating to see the coral forest and the damselfish and spotted eagle rays and turtles. At one point, Steve dove down to gather conch and to spearfish for yellowfin, which minutes later became the freshest reef-to-table meal. Of all the times I’ve been at a beach or on the water, that was the most perfect one of all.

Why she tells her friends to go I’ve never had so much variety on a single trip as in Belize and Guatemala. It’s a little bit rainforest, a little bit beach-y island getaway. I saw a lot, I Iearned a lot. And I had a blast. In the end, how much better than that could any vacation be?

Our friend Steve’s catamaran is the ideal platform for cruising, snorkeling and relaxing at Ambergris Caye.

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BELIZE & GUATEMALA

Coral Reefs & Mayan Pyramids 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. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: DEC 1 2020: FEB 16, APR 5, JUL 5, NOV 1, DEC 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4890

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BELIZE & GUATEMALA

Coral Reefs & Mayan Pyramids 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 2020: FEB 16, MAR 22 , JUN 21 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4890 CLASSICJOURNEYS.COM • 23

Central America YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A BIRD-WATCHER TO GET A BUZZ WHEN A HUMMINGBIRD LANDS ON YOUR HAND. Central America touches you in all kinds of ways. Costa Rica is the most bio-diverse country on earth, and you’ll see the country’s very best from Manuel Antonio Park and Arenal Volcano to quiet villages where you meet the native Ticos. In lush Panama, you explore far more than the canal, all the way into the rainforest for a day at the riverside settlement of an indigenous tribe. Wherever you travel with Classic Journeys, you’ll have mindbending eco-experiences with expert local guides and naturalists, and luxuriate in the region’s finest inns and resorts. Because Central America 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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Canal, Rainforest & Highlands

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.

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: DEC 29 2020: FEB 16, MAR 1, JUN 28, NOV 1, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3595, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4190 Call us for details on our Special Edition departure to Panama and Costa Rica on Dec 28, 2019 or Dec 27, 2020!

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Arenal & Manuel Antonio Park

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

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.

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COSTA RICA

End your year on a travel high note in Costa Rica! Monkeys? Check. Kayaking down a jungle river? Check. Zipline? Oh, yeah. This trip has it all! Costa Rica blends adventure and nature like nowhere else. And because it is temperate and close to the U.S., you can join us in almost any season — making it a great year-end getaway.

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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 explorations. In the company of expert local guides, you’ll meet a remarkable cross-section of society: cigar-makers and classic-car restorers, singers and coffee-growers, farmers and chefs. On the streets of Havana and in Cienfuegos and Trinidad on the Caribbean shore, every moment is eye-opening. Each of our three 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 Caribbean Coast

A Long Weekend in Havana

Cienfuegos, Trinidad & Havana

A remarkable exposure to Cuban culture, history and life on a trip including activities for kids ages eight to 18. Meet farmers and dancers, walk past waterfalls to a coffee plantation, 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.

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.

CUBA

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CUBA

LENGTH 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: 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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C A N YO U S T I LL G O T O C U B A? YE S ! There’s a totally legal clause in the U.S. restrictions on travel to Cuba, and you can take advantage of it if you travel with Classic Journeys. Isn’t all travel to Cuba prohibited now? Most, but not all. It’s true that cruises and privately planned travel are no longer allowed. The new rules have also put an end to many people-to-people programs. So how can Classic Journeys still offer trips? Because we responded vigorously and quickly to the evolving regulations, all of our trips are compliant under two license categories — ‘People-to-People’ under a “grandfather” clause and also ‘Support for the Cuban People’. As a result, all of our 2019 and 2020 trips can operate legally, despite restrictions that affect other operators. Are there still commercial flights to Cuba? Yes. The airline will ask for specific information when you reserve. The Classic Journeys team will brief you in advance on how to answer properly and legally. Is it safe to reserve now? Absolutely. All of our Cuba scheduled departure dates for 2019 and 2020 are good to go, and you can even book a private departure if you prefer. If you’ve been hesitating to plan a Cuba trip, this is the moment to do it while space is still available. Want more details? Call us at 833-738-7272

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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: DEC 28 2020: JAN 25, DEC 26 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8590 Call us for details on our Special Edition India & the Holi Festival departure on March 4, 2020! Or, opt for our Special Edition India & the Pushkar Camel Fair departing November 19, 2020!

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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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CHINA

Shanghai to Shangri-La 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. LENGTH 12 DAYS/ 11 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: APR 6, MAY 25, SEP 7, OCT 5 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8990

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Himalayan Villages & Chitwan Safari

Himalayan Villages & Monasteries

Tokyo to Kyoto

A remarkable look inside the storied Himalayan land. You’ll explore Kathmandu, visit sacred temples, and meet the locals in remote villages. Activities include an elephant and rhino safari in Chitwan National Park, meeting artisans from chefs to potters, and walking through terraced countryside in the shadow of famed Annapurna.

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.

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 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: APR 13, MAY 18, SEP 7, NOV 9 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6995,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $9290 Call us for details on our Special Edition Japan Cherry Blossoms tour departing March 30, 2020!

NEPAL

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BHUTAN

JAPAN

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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: DEC 27 2020: JAN 27, MAR 2, NOV 2, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6990

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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!

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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.

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MYANMAR

LENGTH 9 DAYS/ 8 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2019: DEC 27 2020: FEB 3, MAR 9, NOV 9 , DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6290

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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. In Morocco, unforgettably exotic experiences fill every day. You’ll walk in lush oases full of date palms and fields. You’ll meet shepherd families and stay in lovely hotels, everyone with a swimming pool. Or for a week of experiences that defy expectation, join us on one of two new South Africa trips. Experience the dramatic and irresistible diversity of its cultures, landscapes and wildlife. There are days in Cape Town with memorable visits to the Cape of Good Hope. You’ll walk in gorgeous vineyards, tasting your way to wine nirvana, and cap off the week at Phinda Private Game Preserve to see the Big Five — elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, lion and leopard — and far, far more.

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Cape Town, Vineyards & Safari

Marrakesh, Sahara & Fès

Essaouira to 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 lodge nested in the Lebombo foothills.

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.

SOUTH AFRICA

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MOROCCO

LENGTH 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING: DEPARTS 2019: 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: NOV 23, DEC 28 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5045,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5940

MOROCCO

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: DEC 22 2020: MAR 15, APR 19, JUN 14, OCT 4, DEC 27 MULTISPORT: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4095,  SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4790

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LONDON

PARIS

TWO GREAT CITIES. ONE EPIC FAMILY ADVENTURE. Astride an electric bicycle for the first time, feeling agile as she navigated around the reflecting pools and sculpture gardens at the Palace of Versailles, Heather Gandy had a revelation. “I realized that unicorns are real!” she says with a laugh. “I used to think that the ideal family vacation was a total unicorn, some sort of fantasy land where our 7- to 77-year-olds would smile all day. Where I would sip champagne and take high tea and never have to referee or play social director. Where we would explore the world’s great cities and share experiences that we’d reminisce about over Thanksgiving turkeys for years to come. Our family trip to London and Paris with Classic Journeys made me a believer in unicorns!” This epic handcrafted adventure to two of the world’s most famous and beautiful cities has everything going for it. For the younger travelers in your clan, London and Paris are awesome – but also easy to grasp, especially when you’re in the company of expert local guides who become your instant friends and revel in making

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For London’s best vistas there’s nothing like soaring to the top of the London Eye in a private capsule for a champagne toast for Classic Journeys guests only. Insider tip: The best tower to ascend in Paris is Montparnasse (not Eiffel!) – not only do you avoid the massive crowds, you get the best views including of Eiffel itself.

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their hometowns exciting, accessible and fun to explore. “I think this one week turned my granddaughter into a lifelong traveler,” one recent guest raved. “It was just a wonderful introduction to overseas travel, and she already wants to know where we’re going next.” For those in your family who’ve already been to Paris and London, get ready to see the cities through new eyes thanks to activities like nothing you’ve done on past visits. In London, your local guide leads visits that are something completely different than the typical slog from monument to monument. Whether you’re floating sky-high on the London Eye or standing under St. Paul’s huge dome or learning about the ravens and crown jewels at the Tower of London, you get the story of the city, paced and presented in personal style that speaks to the experiences and attention spans of your whole family. To mix up the tempo and keep things engaging, the itinerary includes events like an elaborate afternoon tea, served Harry Potter-style with drinkable potions. (As one dad admitted to us, “I pretended like it was for my kids. But I’ve read the Harry Potter books. I saw the movies. I loved it.”) At the opposite end of the magical/ mystery spectrum, you also get a private visit to Stonehenge when the site is closed to the public. Think about it. If you’ve ever been to see the legendary circle of standing monoliths, you know what a crowd scene it can be. You and your family, though, will have the site to yourselves – all the better to appreciate the power and let your imaginations run wild. Deep history and over-the-top fun in a single experience is the kind of chemistry that’s not easy to achieve on your own.

Your guide arranges private access to Stonehenge after the site closes to the public. Imagine your family with the awesome megaliths all to yourselves for a sunset you’ll all remember, always.

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That kind of exclusivity and lineskipping ease continues in Paris where your guide whisks you past the crowds for instant access to the Louvre. Too many visitors are already worn out

GET READY TO SEE THE CITIES THROUGH NEW EYES THANKS TO ACTIVITIES LIKE NOTHING YOU’VE DONE ON PAST VISITS. before they get a glimpse of the Mona Lisa or Venus de Milo. But not you. Likewise, at Versailles you’ll get a personally guided visit of Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette’s palace. Whereas most visitors only look out from the Hall of Mirrors to see the sculpted gardens stretching to near infinity, you all will spend time out in the gardens, too, on the all-time best bicycle ride. The bikes are included, and there are E-bikes for anyone who prefers less manual pedaling. The cool part is that you get to explore the 2,000-acre estate like most tourists never do…and enjoy each others’ company in the process. Just see if you don’t have the kind of I-believe-inunicorns moment that Heather did. You can also expect your family to develop a real appetite for Paris that goes beyond warm croissants for breakfast and the tasting you’ll have at one of the city’s chocolatiers. Your days will be filled with guided strolls on the Left Bank and a nighttime cruise on the Seine to see the skyline twinkle. And here’s a secret you’ll want to pass on: the best way to experience the Eiffel Tower is from the top of Montparnasse Tower where you get never-ending views of the city without an endless wait to ascend to the Eiffel Tower’s over-crowded observation platforms. And as Heather learned firsthand, “I liked our

time on Montparnasse Tower better than when we were on the Eiffel Tower, because on Montparnasse we had amazing views of Eiffel!” When you travel with your family, it’s no time to skimp on hotels. Location matters so that you can step right out the door and be in the thick of things without wasting time or energy to get to the sights. When it’s time to rest and recuperate from busy days, comfort matters just as much. Both luxury hotels on this trip exceed what you hoped for. In London, the Ampersand Hotel is a 5-star boutique property near Hyde Park, Chelsea and Harrod’s. In the City of Light, you’ll be ensconced at Au Manoir Saint Germain, in the heart of the Left Bank. Heather Gandy’s family included 22 people with a 70-year age spread. When she polled them to ask what they liked best, she reports: “Everybody had different favorites. There is NOTHING I would’ve taken out. We all loved it all.” If you’re planning a family getaway – whether there are two of you or 20 – could you hope for better reviews than that?

A Parisian chocolatier welcomes your family for the tasting of a lifetime. Finger-licking magnifique!

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LONDON & PARIS

Capital Cities & Countryside 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. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: JUL 12, AUG 2 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5495, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6490

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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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Edinburgh & the Highlands 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. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: MAY 24, JUN 7, JUL 26, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5890

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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 2020: JUN 7, JUL 5, AUG 9, SEP 6 CULTURE + WALKING: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4395, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5190 FAMILY: DEPARTS 2020: JUN 28, AUG 2 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4395, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5190

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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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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: 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

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 2020: JUN 7, JUL 12, JUL 19, AUG 16, SEP 13 CULTURE + WALKING PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6890 FAMILY DEPARTS 2020: JUN 21, JUL 5, AUG 2 FAMILY PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6990

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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 2020: MAR 14, MAY 30, OCT 3, NOV 25, DEC 27 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

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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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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

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TUSCANY

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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

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Amalfi Coast & Capri ON A LAUNCH APPROACHING THE AMALFI PENINSULA, YOU FACE A STARTLING SIGHT. Like elegant rock climbers, villas cling with no visible foothold to the sheer cliffs. You have to ask yourself how … why? But when you swing open the shutters in your cliffside hotel room, the jaw-dropping view is all the answer you need. In balmy Amalfi, orange trees shade village streets. Seaside footpaths around Ravello and Positano encourage an easy pace perfect for soaking in the atmosphere. You’ll settle in for a stay on the glorious isle of Capri — a luxury the day-trippers can’t imagine. You’ll reach the rim of Mount Vesuvius, too, and explore Pompeii with an archaeologist. Whether you choose our Culture + Walking, Culinary or Family experience, you’ll see Amalfi in the best way — in the company of an Italian friend who knows the ins and outs of life at the edge of the sea.

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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.

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.

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AMALFI COAST

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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 2020: MAR 29, JUN 14, JUL 12 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5890

yo u r W E E K O N T H E A M A LF I C OAST • HYDROFOIL ACROSS THE BAY OF NAPLES FOR TWO LUXURIOUS NIGHTS ON CAPRI AT THE GRAND HOTEL QUISISANA • WIND ALONG THE LEGENDARY SEASIDE PATHS TO POSITANO • MAKE PIZZA IN THE KITCHEN OF A PRIVATE HOME ... AND EAT IT ON A TERRACE OVERLOOKING THE SEA

• TASTE LIMONCELLO IN THE WORKSHOP WHERE IT’S MADE • JOIN AN ARCHEOLOGIST FOR A WALK THROUGH THE RUINS OF POMPEII • AMBLE ALONG THE SPECTACULAR COAST AND SAVOR LUNCH AT AN EXCLUSIVE BEACH CLUB

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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 Puglia 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 bestselling trips to Tuscany (pages 42-43) and the Amalfi Coast (pages 44-45).

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Como, Maggiore & Orta

Palermo, Agrigento & Taormina

Matera to Lecce

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.

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.

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ITALIAN LAKES

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Rustic Villages & Costa Smeralda

Introduction to Italy

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!

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.

SARDINIA & CORSICA

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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 come-here-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.

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NORMANDY & BRITTANY

Mont-St.-Michel to D-Day Beaches Make the pilgrimage to Mont-St.-Michel at low tide. Sip apple brandy at your château-hotel. Explore the D-Day beaches. Take a Breton cooking lesson. Deauville to Saint-Malo, this is France at its historic and scenic best. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS  DEPARTS 2020: MAY 11, JUN 15, SEP 7, OCT 5 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590

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PROVENCE

The South of France 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. LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING DEPARTS 2020: MAY 10, JUN 21, SEP 6, OCT 11 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995 SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5690 FAMILY DEPARTS 2020: Jun 14, Jul 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995 SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5690

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PROVENCE

Markets, Vineyards & Kitchens 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 2020: MAY 24, JUL 5, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

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The Authentic Heart of France

San Sebastian, Bilbao & Pyrenees

Bordeaux & Southwestern France

Burgundy & Provence

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.

LOIRE & BURGUNDY

The good life times two! In Burgundy, walk the gently rolling countryside, dine in Dijon and taste the vintages in the wine capital of Beaune. Then, from your chateau in the Loire Valley, pay personally guided visits to Chenonceaux, Chateau de Villandry’s gardens and da Vinci’s last home. LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: JUN 21, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5495, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6690

BASQUE COUNTRY

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DORDOGNE VALLEY

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THE RHONE

Discover the France of Cézanne and gastronomic thrills. On an itinerary that ranges from the wine capital of Beaune to the Pont du Gard and Avignon, you’ll walk the legendary countryside, meet olive growers, and dine in a Michelin-starred restaurant. LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: MAY 5, JUL 14, OCT 15 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8490

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UNCORKING PORTUGAL HIP, HISTORIC AND HIGH-ENERGY, PORTUGAL HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES

You could logically expect a wellpreserved, 800-year-old country to feel like a great big museum – all velvet ropes in the king’s bedroom and commemorative plaques. Portugal, though, apparently didn’t get that memo. Ancient as it is, this land is also the master of reinvention, and today the country has a retro-modern vibe that is utterly Portuguese. Susana, our good friend and a Classic Journeys expert local guide, says it’s because “in Portugal, we live with the past all around us, but we absolutely refuse to live in the past.” A day in Évora proves her case, hands down.

Local guide Susana says, “The past is all around

Lording it over the golden plains of the Alentejo, Évora is a beautifully preserved medieval town with everything from cathedral to Roman ruins. But don’t imagine for a second that it’s trapped in amber. It’s a university town too, and the energy is impossible to miss. Fourteenth-century storefronts house art galleries; a restaurant is as likely to specialize in the classics (cozido a portuguesa, anyone?) to 21st century twists. History matters intensely, but the story refuses to end there.

us, but we refused to live in the past!”

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Around here cork is seriously cool – an old-as-the-hills trade with plenty of contemporary cachet. Our friend David, who’s the fourth generation to work in his family’s cork factory, leaves no doubt in your mind. By the time David waves you into the workshop, you have seen the region’s picturesque groves of trees with their startling burgundy-red trunks and branches. Those are cork oaks, and their strong blush comes after their bark has been gently peeled away. As David tells you, the bark grows back, making his family’s livelihood

Susana isn’t bragging when she tells you, “Portugal is timeless. Our past and present live so happily together. Everything is here and nowhere else is better!”

sustainable before it was in style. You see how they harvest the bark, treat it, and transform it into everything from furniture to wine corks. In fact, his great-grandfather was designing cork furniture as far back as the ‘50s. He’ll introduce you to his father Joaquim who is the creative force today. You get the story of a family and a personal look at a traditional trade that most of us have never even stopped to think about. The historic-but-hip parallel is alive and well at a nearby organic vineyard as well. There you meet Victor, a winemaker who’s so intense you can practically imagine him willing the grapes to have the perfect sugar content. He’s the kind of guy who tends the cows, and looks after the estate’s own olive grove, and who lives, breathes and dreams wine. For him, biodynamic wine isn’t a marketing ploy; it’s a return to the way grapes have been grown here in his native Alentejo for 2,000 years. True believer that he is, Victor also makes sure you get it that he’s not trying to recreate heritage wines. Instead, he’s returning to the past to create something modern. Later, at a culinary picnic in the shade of a cork tree, you sip wines that taste of the soft clear air and the golden soil and drink to Victor for blurring the lines between past and present.

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Sunny Porto, on the Douro River, is a perfect blend of Portugal’s edgy and historic sides.

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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.

The delight of Portugal is that every day is a fresh start. One moment, you stand on Cabo da Roca where the Atlantic surf pounds the westernmost point in all of Europe. There’s that morning in Lisbon when you bite into your first creamy-flaky custard tart, a national obsession if ever there was one. Then, almost without warning, you slip completely out of this millennium as you step into the Neolithic stone circles that pre-date Stonehenge. On the banks of the Douro, you can imagine yourself on a small dock awaiting arrival of a boat to carry your port to Oporto – only you’re on a chaise, by the pool with a ringside view of the river and the endless vineyardcovered hills. Susanna isn’t bragging when she tells you, “Portugal is timeless. Our past and present live so happily together. Everything is here and nowhere else is better!” There’s no time like the present to find out for yourself.

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THE DOURO

Porto to Salamanca Through a gentle series of locks, you ascend from coastal Porto up to a scenic land of olive groves, vineyards and medieval hilltop villages. At the highest reaches of the valley, you explore Salamanca and the glorious Spanish countryside. LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: MAY 3, JUL 3, SEP 20 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $8490

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Spain BLESSED BY EPIC SCENERY AND RICH CULTURES that hold fast to the traditions and history of long-gone kingdoms, Spain offers you Culture + Walking adventures that couldn’t be more different. Barcelona, capital of proud Catalonia, has a cosmopolitan vibe that extends to the luxurious beaches of the Costa Brava. In southern Andalusia, you still see and feel the intense Moorish influences from the Alhambra to remote whitewashed villages that seem not to have changed for centuries. Everywhere in Spain, you enjoy a perfect blend of sunny climate, truly remarkable food, and an easygoing 21st-century style that embraces you instantly.

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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 farmhouse-parador 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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SPAIN

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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 trips 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 42-47), France (pages 48-49), Spain (pages 54-55) and Portugal (pages 50-53).

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GREEK ISLES

Crete, Mykonos, & 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 2020: MAY 17, JUN 7, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5790

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CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRIA & HUNGARY

Prague to Budapest

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. LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: JUN 7, AUG 2, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5490 Call us for details on our Special Edition Christmas Markets departure to Prague, Vienna and Budapest on Dec 15, 2019 and Dec 13, 2020!

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Vienna & Budapest The Hapsburg Empire still reigns supreme along the banks of the Danube as you’ll discover on your exclusive activities that reveal the Austrian countryside, as well as Vienna, the Slovakian capital of Bratislava and gorgeous Budapest. LENGTH 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS DEPARTS

2020: JUN 20, JUL 24, OCT 12 PRICE PER PERSON

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Oslo, Jostedal & Bergen

The Bernese Alps & Oberland

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.

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 cheesemakers, visit the carless village of Mürren, and see the country’s mostprized alpine views.

CULTURE + WALKING LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING: DEPARTS 2020: JUN 21, JUL 19, AUG 9, SEP 6, OCT 4 CULTURE + WALKING: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5195, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $6190 FAMILY: LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS FAMILY: DEPARTS 2020: JUN 28, JUL 5, AUG 16 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5990

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING: DEPARTS 2020: AUG 2, SEP 13, OCT 4 CULTURE + WALKING: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590 FAMILY: DEPARTS 2020: JUN 21, JUL 19 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5390

NORWAY

SWITZERLAND

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The Adriatic THE ADRIATIC IS THE COASTLINE 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 and Montenegro 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 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

Azure Adriatic & Soaring Mountains

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.

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 2020: MAY 3, JUN 7, JUL 5, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: JUN 21, JUL 12 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4895, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5590

LENGTH 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: MAY 3, JUN 7, JUL 5, SEP 6, OCT 4 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5490

CROATIA

MONTENEGRO

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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!

More ways to se e t h e USA NAPA PRIVATE JOURNEY SANTA FE & TAOS

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Kenai Peninsula

Glacier National Park

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 riverrafting, spit-walking and tide-pooling together! And the resorts and lodges are very cool.

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 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS FAMILY: DEPARTS 2020: JUN 21, AUG 2 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4195, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4790 MULTISPORT: DEPARTS 2020: JUN 28, AUG 16 MULTISPORT: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4195, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4790

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS CULTURE + WALKING: DEPARTS 2020: JUL 5, JUL 19, AUG 16 CULTURE + WALKING: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4690 FAMILY: DEPARTS 2020: JUL 5, JUL 19 FAMILY: PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3995, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4690

ALASKA

MONTANA

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America’s Finest National Parks

The Antebellum South

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.

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-alifetime experience.

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.

BRYCE, GRAND CANYON & ZION

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: MAY 24, JUN 14, JUL 12, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3395, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3890

BRYCE, GRAND CANYON & ZION

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: JUN 21, JUN 28, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4190

CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH

LENGTH 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: APR 5, MAY 24 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4095, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4890

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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 2020: JUN 21, JUL 5, AUG 9, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4295, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5290

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CANADIAN ROCKIES

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: JUN 28, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4295, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $5290

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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 2020: JUL 12, AUG 9, SEP 6 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3395, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3990

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: JUN 21, JUL 19 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3695, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4290

QUÉBEC

LENGTH 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS DEPARTS 2020: JUN 14, JUL 5, AUG 2, SEP 13 PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $3795, SINGLE OCCUPANCY FROM $4390

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 833-738-7272.

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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. For more than a decade, 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 833-738-7272 to ask us how you can maximize your savings. www.classicjourneys.com/ac

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MORE OF GUESTS’ TOP 2020 PICKS! CHECK OUT THE WORD-OF-MOUTH TRAVEL ADVICE FROM EXPERT CLASSIC JOURNEYS GUESTS WHO LOVE TO TRAVEL LIKE YOU DO UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE: MACHU PICCHU You just can’t have too much Machu Picchu. Our Peruvian trip includes parts of three days at the site that guests describe as “stupendous,” “almost incomprehensible,” and “just wow!” — Page 24

FOODIE DESTINATION: PROVENCE Have “the gustatory time of your life” as you cook with a Michelin-starred chef, shop village markets, taste your guide’s award-winning olives and amazing Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. — Page 48

FRIENDLIEST DESTINATION: IRELAND “The Irish people are as cordial as the day is long.” Watch sheep dogs at work, walk in emerald countryside, and take a wee nip at a distillery with local guide Donal, who’s “the perfect social lubricant.” — Page 38 See additional Traveler’s Choice picks on page 10 and online at ClassicJourneys.com/blog/travelers-choice

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