Odysseys 10 Unforgettable Small Group Journeys
by Goway
goway.com
2024/25
FEATURED ODYSSEYS INCLUDE:
Kenya Odyssey, Peru Odyssey, Egypt Odyssey, Japan Cherry Blossom Odyssey, Italy Odyssey, plus five more unforgettable Odysseys!
Why You’ll Love Odysseys by Goway 01 Stay Longer, Explore More
Leave the tourist trail behind as you delve deeper into the
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heart of destinations. Enjoy a refined pace as you stay longer at each stop along the way and discover hidden gems most tour guides have never heard of. On Odysseys by Goway,
East Africa Odyssey
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Tanzania Odyssey
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you’re not a tourist, but a world traveller.
02 Small Groups for Close Connections
Odysseys by Goway keep your group small, with a maximum of 16 guests, so you can bond with your fellow explorers and create connections that’ll last a lifetime. The tight-knit group
Kenya Odyssey
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Ghana Odyssey
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Travel Experiences 03 Elevated Why settle for ordinary? Get elevated with curated tours at
Egypt Odyssey
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a leisurely pace. Spend less time on your luxury tour vehicle
Southern Africa Odyssey
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Japan Cherry Blossom Odyssey
also allows for more intimate experiences at landmarks and cultural encounters that aren’t possible with big tour groups.
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About Odysseys For over 50 years, we’ve planned tailor-made trips to some of the world’s most exotic destinations. Starting in 2024, we’re joining you for the adventure with Odysseys by Goway, our new line of small group travel experiences guided by Goway.
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Stay longer at each destination to enjoy a refined pace and deeper cultural experiences. Make life-long connections with your small group of like-minded world travellers. Feel alive with epic adventures and awe-inspiring experiences. Receive
Peru Odyssey
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Terms & Conditions
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premium service throughout the entire journey. And enjoy peace of mind with guaranteed departure dates.
the value of a good night’s sleep, which is why Odysseys by Goway all feature premium accommodations that avoid chain hotels to provide a more memorable, refreshing stay. Your Epic Travel Story 04 Write Embark on an epic journey as you explore some of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations. Follow the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra across the Serengeti, cruise the Nile River to discover ancient tombs and temples, or scale clouddraped mountains to explore the Lost Citadel of the Incas, Machu Picchu. by Globetrotters 05 Guided On Odysseys by Goway, we’re with you every step of the way. A Goway Destination Specialist handles the booking
To learn more about Odysseys, visit goway.com
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and more time exploring timeless landmarks. We also know
process while Goway guides and drivers take you throughout your destinations, showcasing their extensive knowledge and passion for living a life of travel. Enjoy the convenience of planning and travelling and touring all with the same company and make deep connections with your guide and fellow passengers. A life of travel is best lived together.
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East Africa Odyssey
Small Group Journeys Full of Unique Inclusions Odysseys by Goway include unique experiences and cultural encounters you won’t find anywhere else. Whether these are a traditional naming ceremony in a local village, a luxurious spa day at a hot spring inn, or simply a gorgeous view from a lodge in an unbeatable location, these inclusions are sure to wow you and provide memories that’ll last a lifetime.
Get a traditional name and become a part of the local community at a Living Heritage Ceremony in Ghana Explore the tombs along the Nile River on a 5-star cruising vessel in Egypt Unwind in an onsen (hot spring) in a ryokan and feast on kaiseke cuisine in Japan. Stay in a one-of-a-kind trulli home in Italy Engage with Māori culture at Te Po, an Indigenous Evening Experience in New Zealand. Reveal the mysteries of the Amazon while retiring each night to a luxurious, river-front lodge in Peru. Cruise the Zambezi River at sunset near Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe Enjoy magnificent views of the Ngorongoro Crater right from your safari lodge in Tanzania
East Africa Odyssey First-Class | Small Group:
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through some of East Learn about rhino conservation at the world’s leading rhino conservancy
Africa’s most popular national parks on this Goway exclusive
in Kenya
small group safari. Get ready to witness breathtaking vistas and incredible wildlife as you explore Kenya and Tanzania and experience nature at its finest.
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$8,049
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$11,099
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14 Days
*To see the complete itinerary, full list of inclusions, and up-to-date pricing, visit goway.com or contact a Goway Destination Specialist. Prices are per person in USD or CAD based on double occupancy. Single supplement pricing available upon request.
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East Africa Odyssey
East Africa Odyssey
Trip Itinerary Arrive Nairobi Trip Start
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Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta Airport to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure.
Trip Continues
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Visit a traditional Masai village in the afternoon.
Reserve, enjoying lunch at Trout Tree Restaurant en route.
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Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some of
make your way to your lodge. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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lots of bird life as well as plains game. Head on an afternoon game drive in the Soysambu Conservancy. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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Lake Elmenteita & Lake Nakuru National Park
The afternoon is at leisure. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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Ngorongoro Crater Head on a half-day tour of the crater floor. A population of approximately 25,000 large animals live in the crater, including black rhinoceros and hippopotamus, as well as wildebeest, zebra, eland, and Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelle. The crater has the densest known population of lions. On the crater
Park. In the afternoon, go on a game drive while
rim are leopards, elephants, mountain reedbuck, and
heading to your lodge.
buffalo. In the middle of the crater there is a large
MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
lake inhabited by hundreds of flamingoes. The crater is a large, unbroken, unflooded volcanic caldera,
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Serengeti National Park
which was formed when a giant volcano exploded
Explore the Serengeti on morning and afternoon
and collapsed on itself some two to three million
game drives. The Serengeti ecosystem is located in
years ago.
north Tanzania and extends to southwestern Kenya
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and spans some 11,580 sq-mi (30,000 sq-km). The Serengeti hosts the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world, which is one of the 10 natural travel wonders of the world. Approximately 70
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humans were found dating back 3.5 million years.
Tarime airstrip for your flight to Serengeti National
Lake Elmenteita
the presence of the alkaline lake of Elmenteita, supports
Transfer to the Mara Serena Airstrip for your flight
caldera in the world. Its enduring charm stems
archaeological site where remains of prehistoric
Change vehicles and proceed into Tanzania to the
Conservancy, well known for rhino protection. Head
ecosystem, being part of the Great Rift Valley and with
Serengeti National Park
Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact
the crater floor. Visit Olduvai Gorge en route, an
pool breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure.
Masai Mara National Reserve to
Ngorongoro Crater
abundance of wildlife, permanent residents on
Wake up early for a dawn game drive and hippo
Isebania to pass across the Tanzanian border.
Drive to your camp situated at the famous Ol Pejeta
of the Great Rift Valley and Soysambu Ranch. The
Serengeti National Park.
from its overwhelming physical beauty and the
Masai Mara National Reserve
to Migori. On arrival, drive to the border town of
MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Drive past the Aberdares mountain range to the floor
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Masai Mara National Reserve.
on an afternoon game drive until sunset.
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Head on morning and afternoon game drives in
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In the afternoon, head on another game drive in
Spend the day in Samburu National Reserve with the plentiful wildlife the park has to offer.
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Samburu National Reserve morning and afternoon game drives in search of
only region left in Kenya where travellers can see
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Serengeti National Park
century ago. Stop for lunch at Sarova Mara Camp.
Drive north via Nanyuki and Mt. Kenya to Samburu National
Experience your first game drive in the afternoon as you
Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, perhaps the
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animals in the same super-abundance as existed a
Samburu National Reserve
the best and most colourful game viewing in the country.
Masai Mara National Reserve
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larger mammals and some 500 avifauna species
Drive to nearby Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the
are found there. This high diversity in terms of
Rift Valley soda lakes. The lake’s algae attract flamingos,
species is a function of diverse habitats ranging
which you might spot lining the shores of the lake. Other
from riverine forests, swamps, kopjes, grasslands,
birds also flourish in the area, as do warthogs, baboons
and woodlands. Blue wildebeests, gazelles, zebras,
and other large mammals. Black and white rhinos have
and buffalos are some of the commonly found large
also been introduced. After lunch at Sarova Lion Hill
mammals in the region, with the predators, such as
Lodge and a game drive in the park, continue to Lake
lions, cheetahs, and leopards close on their heels.
Elmenteita for your overnight stay.
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Depart Arusha Drive to Arusha. After lunch, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward travels. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L End of Travel Arrangements
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Trip Continues
Departure Dates for 2024 10 Feb | 2 Mar | 16 Apr | 8 Jun | 13 Jul | 10 Aug | 7 Sep | 5 Oct | 9 Nov
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Tanzania Odyssey
Tanzania Odyssey
Trip Itinerary Trip Start
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Trip Continues
Arrive Arusha Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to your hotel in Arusha. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Rift Valley’s numerous alkaline lakes, which, apart
and flamingos. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in search of the parks wildlife. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact
Serengeti National Park Spend the morning and afternoon exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti, observing animal and bird life in their natural habitat. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, one of the
elephant and buffalo population, tree climbing lions,
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Arusha to Lake Manyara
from its abundant bird life, is renowned for its large
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Arusha and Depart Transfer to the local airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. In Arusha, head to Cultural Heritage for lunch. Afterwards, head to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward travels. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L End of Travel Arrangements
caldera in the world. Its enduring charm stems from its overwhelming beauty and the abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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Ngorongoro Crater Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact crater, in a 4x4 vehicle. This natural amphitheatre is home to a vast concentration of animals and is the best place to see the black rhino. Enjoy a half day of game viewing in the crater. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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Tanzania Odyssey
visit the archeological site of Olduvai Gorge, where
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humans dating back 3.5 million years. Head on a
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migrating wildebeest on intimate game drives in the Serengeti,
Trip Continues
Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara and rest in premium
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Mary Leakey discovered traces of pre-historic game drive through the park in the afternoon.
exclusive small group journey. Search for elephants, lions, and
$3,489
the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, concentration of plains game anywhere. En route,
Explore the most famous game parks of Tanzania on this
From USD
Drive to Serengeti National Park, undoubtedly unequalled for its natural beauty and the greatest
First-Class | Small Group:
game lodges each night.
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
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$4,599
Trip Duration
7 Days
*To see the complete itinerary, full list of inclusions, and up-to-date pricing, visit goway.com or contact a Goway Destination Specialist. Prices are per person in USD or CAD based on double occupancy. Single supplement pricing available upon request.
Departure Dates for 2024 16 Feb |
22 Mar |
17 May | 14 Jun | 19 July | 9 Aug | 20 Sep | 18 Oct | 22 Nov
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Kenya Odyssey
Kenya Odyssey
Trip Itinerary Arrive Nairobi Trip Start
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Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta Airport to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure.
Samburu National Reserve Drive north via Nanyuki and Mt. Kenya to Samburu National Reserve, enjoying lunch at Trout Tree Restaurant en route. Rugged and remote, this wildlife reserve provides some of the best and most colourful game viewing in the country. Experience your first game drive in the afternoon as you make your way to your lodge. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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Samburu National Reserve Spend the day in Samburu National Reserve with plentiful wildlife the park has to offer. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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Trip Continues
morning and afternoon game drives in search of the
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Masai Mara National Reserve
Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, perhaps the only region left in Kenya where travellers can see animals in the same super-abundance as
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
existed a century ago. Stop for lunch at Sarova
Drive to your camp situated at the famous Ol Pejeta
Mara Camp. Visit a traditional Masai village in the
conservancy, well known for rhino protection. Head on an afternoon game drive until sunset.
afternoon.
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Lake Nakuru National Park & Lake Elmenteita Drive to nearby Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the Rift Valley soda lakes. The lake’s algae attract
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Masai Mara National Reserve Wake up early for a dawn game drive and hippo pool breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure. In the afternoon, head on another game
flamingos, which you might spot lining the shores of the lake. Other birds also flourish in the area, as do
drive in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Kenya Odyssey
warthogs, baboons and other large mammals. Black
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overnight stay.
and white rhinos have also been introduced. After lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge and a game drive in the park, continue to Lake Elmenteita for your
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Explore some of the best safari game parks in Africa and stay
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in beautiful premium safari camps each night. From Nairobi, connect to Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara
Trip Continues
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Depart Masai Mara Drive to Nairobi and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta Airport for onward travels. MEAL INCLUSION: B End of Travel Arrangements
to head on game drives to search for the Big Five, visit Masai villages, and learn about animal conservation.
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$3,299 10
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$4,329
Learn More Trip Duration
8 Days
*To see the complete itinerary, full list of inclusions, and up-to-date pricing, visit goway.com or contact a Goway Destination Specialist. Prices are per person in USD or CAD based on double occupancy. Single supplement pricing available upon request.
Departure Dates for 2024 25 Mar | 13 May | 10 & 24 Jun | 8 & 22 Jul | 12 Aug | 2 & 16 Sep | 21 Oct | 18 Nov | 2 Dec
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Ghana Odyssey
Ghana Odyssey
Trip Itinerary Arrive Accra Trip Start
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Transfer from Kokota International Airport to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Trip Continues
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in sub-Saharan Africa. The castle serves as a powerful reminder of the inhumanity of the slave
of Ghana. Travel through the administrative and
trade. In the afternoon, embark on a guided
economic districts of Accra. See the Artiste Alliance
walking tour of Elmina, which was the first point of
Gallery, the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African
European contact in sub-Saharan Africa and was
Culture, Nkrumah Park, and the Independence/Black
once the most cosmopolitan city in tropical Africa.
Star Square. Learn about important events in Ghana’s
Immerse yourself in the local fishing industry.
history and the country’s first president who helped
Meet with local fishermen to learn the intricacies
lead Ghana to independence. Continue to the National
of their trade and the challenges they face in their
Museum of Ghana, which was opened on March 5,
day-to-day work as well as fishmongers in the
1957 as part of Ghana’s independence celebrations.
village who will demonstrate the various stages of
End the tour at the Arts Center, where you have the
smoking fish in earthenware ovens.
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Kakum National Park & Cape Coast Castle
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Global Mamas Culinary & Batik Making Workshop After breakfast, visit the Global Mamas Cultural
Drive to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa’s
Workshop. Explore the fragrant flavours of West
last surviving tropical rainforests. Extending over
African cuisine in Auntie Esi’s kitchen and learn
140 sq-mi (360 sq-km), Kakum is the home to over
how to create authentic Ghanaian dishes such as
40 large mammals and 400 bird species as well
fufu, groundnut soup, fried plantain, palava sauce,
as many species of butterflies. The most popular
and red red. Enjoy a lunch that you helped make.
attraction is the canopy walkway, which is made
Afterward, discover the art and beauty of African
up of seven bridges extending 1,082 ft (330 m),
batik and get a glimpse into the life of a local
hanging 100 ft (30m) above the forest floor. You can
artisan as you work side-by-side during a four-hour
choose between either a 1.2 mi (2 km) nature walk
class. Join a Global Mamas’ batiker in her workshop
through this forest to discover the wide variety of
to learn the traditional techniques of batik
floral species and the medicinal values they offer
production using wax and dye to create colourful
Ghana Odyssey
or a walk on the canopy walkway. In the afternoon,
patterns and make your own one-of-a-kind fabric.
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was later taken over by the British, to learn about
embark on a tour of the infamous forts, castles, Castle, which was built by the Swedes in 1653 and
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the relationship between the Western slave traders and the African tribes that made the trans-Atlantic
in Accra, the heart and capital of Ghana. Discover the resilient
slave trade possible. The castle also houses the
spirit and enjoy the warm hospitality of the Ghanaian people
West African Historical Museum established by
as you immerse yourself in the history of Cape Coast, Elmina,
the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the
Assin Manso, Donkor Nsuo, and the Nkynkyim Museum.
From USD
$3,699
From CAD
$4,999
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and slave dungeons of Ghana. Visit the Cape Coast
Embark on this captivating 9-day Ghana vacation, beginning
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1482. Also known as St. George’s Castle, Elmina
Head on a sightseeing tour of Accra, the capital
for West African goods in an open-air market.
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Visit Elmina Castle, built by the Portuguese in Castle was the first European structure built
Accra
opportunity to sharpen your bargaining skills shopping
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Elmina Castle & Fishing Village
Ghanaian Government in 1994.
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Trip Continues
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Cape Coast to Assin Manso to Accra Drive through the forest towards Assin Manso. Visit the site of “Donkor Nsuo,” the former Slave River and market, as well as the final transit point for a large number of enslaved Africans. This is the final resting place for two ancestors whose mortal remains were returned from the USA and Jamaica. End the day back in Accra. MEAL INCLUSION: B Trip Continues
9 Days
*To see the complete itinerary, full list of inclusions, and up-to-date pricing, visit goway.com or contact a Goway Destination Specialist. Prices are per person in USD or CAD based on double occupancy. Single supplement pricing available upon request.
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Ghana Odyssey
Egypt Odyssey
Trip Itinerary continued Trip Continues
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Living Heritage Ceremony & Cedi Beads Depart Accra on a scenic drive to a beautiful village located in the Volta Region. Here you will have the opportunity to pay a courtesy call on the chief and elders before participating in a traditional naming ceremony, where a Ghanaian name is given to participants and a gift presented as a part of celebrating a new identity as a Ghanaian and member of the local community. In the afternoon, visit a cedi beads factory and market. Beads play an important role in the life and culture of the Krobo people of Ghana, marking family status, special occasions, and the important rite of passage of girls into puberty, called the Dipo. Participants will be shown around the factory and observe the making of beads in the traditional manner and even have the opportunity to make their own beads to take home. Afterwards, return to Accra. MEAL INCLUSION: B
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Nkyinkyim Museum Visit Nkyinkyim Museum, one of Ghana’s largest outdoor museums. The museum depicts the story of the African slave trade by using exquisitely sculpted objects that tell the tale of African history. There are several life-dash heads, 1,500 of which are made of concrete and 3,000 of which are made of terracotta. The artwork on the museum’s ancestral reverence grounds pays tribute to the memories of the deceased slaves who endured unfair treatment at the hands of the colonial owners. In the evening, head to a special farewell dinner with your group. MEAL INCLUSION: B/D
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Depart Accra Transfer to the airport for onward travels. MEAL INCLUSION: B End of Travel Arrangements
Egypt Odyssey First-Class | Small Group:
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Enjoy an exceptional introduction to Ancient Egypt on this exclusive small group journey. From Cairo, you’ll explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, cruise along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, and enjoy intimate tours and fascinating cultural experiences throughout your entire journey.
Departure Dates for 2024 16Apr 7 Feb | | 1522 Sep Mar| |20 17 Oct May | 10 | Nov 14 Jun | 19 July | 9 Aug | 20 Sep | 18 Oct | 22 Nov
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From USD
$2,717
From CAD
$3,679
Learn More Trip Duration
9 Days
*To see the complete itinerary, full list of inclusions, and up-to-date pricing, visit goway.com or contact a Goway Destination Specialist. Prices are per person in USD or CAD based on double occupancy. Single supplement pricing available upon request.
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Egypt Odyssey
Egypt Odyssey
Trip Itinerary Trip Start
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Trip Continues
Arrive Cairo
Trip Continues
and has a distinctively African atmosphere. Its
limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors,
Transfer from Cairo International Airport to your hotel.
ancient Egyptian name was Syene. Aswan is small
an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
enough to walk around in and graced with the most
Continue to the small town of Edfu, situated on the
beautiful setting on the Nile. Visitors stroll up and
west bank of the Nile, 35 mi (56 km) south of Esna
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Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
and 65 mi (105 km) north of Aswan. Today, it is an
Embark on a full day tour of the pyramids, the Sphinx,
important centre for sugar production and pottery-
and the Egyptian Museum. Cheops Pyramid or the Great
making.
Pyramid of Giza is especially interesting since its interior
time of Chephren (2,620BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 ft (19 m) high and 187 ft (57 m) long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a
etch the sky with their tall masts or sitting in floating restaurants listening to Nubian music and eating freshly caught fish.
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burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the pyramids is the Sphinx, which dates from the
down the broad Corniche, watching the sailboats
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Edfu to Kom Ombo to Aswan In the morning, visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. The temple is perhaps the best preserved in all of Egypt and ranks second behind
human with a lion’s body. The Egyptian Museum is the most
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as a falcon. Inside the temple is a small sanctuary
Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of
where the priests of the day offered the best parts
ancient Egyptian kings and Tutankhamun’s treasures.
of the animals to the gods. Continue sailing to Kom
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Ombo, located on a bend in the Nile River about 31
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mi (50 km) north of Aswan. Visit the Graeco Roman-
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Airport for your flight back to Cairo, where you will
MEAL INCLUSION: B
large black granite statues of Horus who is depicted
world. It features artifacts from the Pharaonic and Graeco-
Disembark from your ship and transfer to Aswan transfer to your hotel.
Karnak in size. At the temple’s entrance stand two
important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the
Aswan to Cairo
Cairo to Luxor
style Temple of Sobek, an unusual double temple built
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to
during both the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The
Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to your ship, your floating
temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and
hotel as you cruise up the Nile. On shore excursions,
the falcon god Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Despite
explore Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Built largely by
being badly damaged, the temple is a beautiful sight
Amenhotep III and Ramses II, Luxor Temple served as a
as you approach from either direction on the river,
setting for the rituals of the festival of Opet, which was
particularly at sunset.
held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his
MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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Cairo Today is at leisure. MEAL INCLUSION: B/D
Depart Cairo Transfer to Cairo International Airport for onward travels. MEAL INCLUSION: B End of Travel Arrangements
divine office. Karnak Temple was erected in 1,928BC as a shrine dedicated to Amun, god of Thebes. It comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples, all constructed over the course of 1,300 years, making it the largest temple in Egypt. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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Aswan Tour the Aswan High Dam and the Temple of Philae. The Old High Dam was built by Sir W. Wilcox on behalf of the British authorities in 1898. It is constructed of granite quarried in the Aswan area. The official opening took place in 1902. The Temple of Philae was
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Luxor to Edfu
dismantled and reassembled on Agilika Island about
Explore the west bank of the Nile and the burial ground
1,640 ft (500 m) from its original home on Philae Island
of the pharaohs, including the Valley of the Kings, Valley
in the wake of the High Dam. The Temple, dedicated
of the Queens, the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut,
to the Goddess Isis, is in a beautiful setting, which has
and the Colossi of Memnon. The Valley of the Kings in
been landscaped to match its original site. Its various
Upper Egypt is home to many pharaonic tombs of the
shrines and sanctuaries, which include a temple of
New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamen
Hathor, a Birth House, and two pylons, celebrate all
and Ramses the Great. Each king’s formal name and title
the deities involved in the Isis and Osiris myth. Aswan,
is inscribed in his tomb, which is also adorned with his
Egypt’s sunniest southern city and ancient frontier
images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into
town, is located about 81 mi (130 km) south of Luxor
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Southern Africa Odyssey
Southern Africa Odyssey
Trip Itinerary Arrive Cape Town Trip Start
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Transfer from Cape Town International Airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Cape Peninsula Cruise along Millionaire’s Paradise from Clifton to Camps Bay and on to Llandudno before an optional Seal Island cruise. Wind along Chapman’s Peak Drive and stop for lunch at The Foodbarn. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park before meandering back along the coast, visiting Simon’s Town and ending your day at
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Cape Town to Makalali Game Reserve Transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, where
the penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach. The rest of
you’ll transfer to your game lodge in the Makalali
the day is at leisure.
Game Reserve. Head on a game drive in the late afternoon.
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Bo Kaap Cooking Experience & Cape Town In the morning, enjoy the Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour experience, which offers a fully immersive social and cultural experience combining a walking tour,
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Makalali Game Reserve
Head on your first morning game drive with your expert guide. Feel the bush come alive as the
hands on cooking workshop, and two-course lunch.
sun rises in your open vehicle. Makalali Private
In the afternoon, head on a tour of Cape Town, the
Game Reserve, home to the Big Five as well as
Mother City. Sense the depth of history as you drive
many other species, sits on a 26,000-hectare
past the Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the
conservancy so there is plenty of room to explore.
Slave Lodge. Hear of the brief history of District Six
After returning to your camp, head on
en-route to a visit at the Company Gardens where
an afternoon game drive in the reserve.
you walk through the landscaped gardens. Trace
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the moves of a professional diamond cutter as he creates every girl’s dream stone with a visit to a diamond cutting factory. After learning more about the history of diamonds and gold in South Africa, drive past the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, way to Table Mountain where you can ascend to the top via cable car. The rest of the day is at leisure. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L
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Cape Town Today is at leisure. MEAL INCLUSION: B Trip Continues
Makalali Game Reserve Head on morning and afternoon game drives in the Makalali Private Game Reserve. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
Sea Point, Clifton, and Camps Bay as you make your
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Africa’s diverse landscapes and captivating wonders.
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Makalali Game Reserve to Johannesburg Head on one final game drive in the morning. Transfer to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport to fly to Johannesburg, where you’ll transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. MEAL INCLUSION: B
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Trip Itinerary continued Trip Start
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Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Transfer to the airport to fly to Victoria Falls, where you’ll transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. MEAL INCLUSION: B
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Victoria Falls & Sunset Cruise Explore Victoria Falls. Discover why the falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world as you tour the Zimbabwean side, which offers various vantage points along the width of the falls. Walk through the rainforest and stop at several vantage points to view the Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Pot, Cataract Island, and Livingstone Island. Witness the spray and thunderous noise, as millions of litres of water tumble over the falls into a series of narrow gorges below. After your tour, head to The Lookout Café for lunch as you look over the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River, overhanging a giant chasm of the Batoka Gorge. In the afternoon, head on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River aboard the Zambezi Explorer. Enjoy the best of the Zambezi River in comfort and style as you spot the abundant wildlife along the river. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L
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Victoria Falls The day is at leisure. In the evening, head for a farewell dinner at The Boma - Dinner & Drum Show. MEAL INCLUSION: B/D
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Depart Victoria Falls Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport for onward travels. MEAL INCLUSION: B End of Travel Arrangements
Japan Cherry Blossom Odyssey First-Class | Small Group:
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Travel to Japan during the famous cherry blossom season to enjoy special blossom viewing experiences offered only by Goway. This one-of-a-kind trip takes you to Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa, and Kyoto to experience Japanese cultural traditions, explore temples and shrines, and enjoy the country at its most beautiful.
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Japan Cherry Blossom Odyssey
Japan Cherry Blossom Odyssey
Trip Itinerary Trip Start
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Arrive Tokyo Transfer from Narita or Haneda International Airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
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Tokyo Explore the city like a Tokyoite: by public transportation. Visit Meiji Jingu Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deified spirit of Emperor Meiji and
Tokyo to Takayama Ride the shinkansen (bullet train) to Nagoya, where you’ll connect to the scenic Hida limited express train.
the blooming cherry trees line both sides of the
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river to form an Insta-worthy tunnel of pink. Next
Arashiyama to explore the picturesque bamboo groves.
you’ll transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a short tour around
Last stop is the beautiful Tenryu-ji Temple. In the evening,
the well-preserved historic Sannomachi district of
enjoy a farewell dinner with your group.
Takayama. The rest of the day it at leisure.
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interesting seafood stalls. Next, join a hands-on
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Hakone
evening. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L
Kanazawa to Kaga Onsen In the afternoon, take the train to Kaga Onsen, a small hot spring town. Relax in your Japanese-style room
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famous hot spring resorts and views of iconic Mt.
and its boiling sulfur springs. Return to Tokyo in the
Next, visit Kanazawa Castle. In the afternoon, walk
kaiseki dinner that evening.
km) southwest of Tokyo. Hakone is known for its
as well as a cable car ride to the Owakudani Valley
where you will experience a traditional tea ceremony.
and try the onsen (hot spring) baths. Enjoy a Japanese
Head for the day to Hakone, about 50 mi (80
powerful volcanic eruption nearly 3,000 years ago,
Kenrokuen Garden, a large Japanese landscape garden
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Buddhist temple. Last stop is Ueno Park, another
ride around Lake Ashi, a crater lake formed by a
Spend the day touring Kanazawa. First stop is
outside art installations.
neighbourhood of Asakusa, home of the Senso-ji
Fuji. Enjoy a full day of activities including a boat
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stop is the 21st Century Museum where you’ll tour the
subway ride north brings you to the traditional
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Japan. Transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the
MEAL INCLUSION: B
families used to reside, and tour Nomura House. Last
end shopping or window shopping in Ginza. A short
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Kanazawa located on the west coast along the Sea of
Transfer to Kansai or Itami Airport for onward travels.
to the Nagamachi district, where samurai and their
creations for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy high
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After a visit to the morning market, ride the train to
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Depart Kyoto
Kanazawa
sushi-making experience and feast on your own
popular park for cherry blossoms.
Takayama to Kanazawa
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afternoon.
Explore the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market with its many
ji Zen Temple, known for its rock garden. Continue to
geishas entertain their wealthy clients.
ohanami (picnic). Continue exploring Shinjuku in the
Tokyo
Visit Kinkaku-ji, known as the Golden Pavilion, and Ryoan-
Higashi Chaya area, home of working teahouses where
stop is Shinjuku Gyoen, a popular large park, for an
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Kyoto
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Walk around the hip neighbourhood of Harajuku After lunch in Shibuya, head to Nakameguro where
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Arrive in Takayama in the early afternoon, where
a popular place for traditional Japanese weddings. and the trendy high fashion district of Omotesando.
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Kaga Onsen to Kyoto Head to Kyoto. In the afternoon, visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, a shrine famous for its thousands of vermillion torii gates on the hillside. Next is Kiyomizu Dera, one of the most celebrated temples in Japan. Not to be missed this afternoon is a stop at Maruyama Park, one of the main spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto. End the day in the geisha district of Gion.
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Peru Odyssey Italy Odyssey
Italy Odyssey
Trip Itinerary DAY
01
Trip Start
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Arrive Rome
pastures of Puglia to stop at a cheese producer to
Transfer from Rome International Airport to the hotel. In
learn about and taste the local favourite, burrata. Drive
the late afternoon, enjoy a traditional Italian aperitivo and
towards the sea to Polignano a Mare, a town known for
group orientation on the hotel’s rooftop, overlooking the
its pebbly beaches, crystal-clear waters, whitewashed
city and St. Peter’s cupola. After the orientation, enjoy a
buildings, charming churches, and delicious ice cream. It
welcome dinner.
also became famous by the song “Volare,” sung by Italian singer Domenico Modugno over 60 years ago. Later, join
MEAL INCLUSION: D
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a hands-on cooking class in a traditional Masseria. Led by a local chef, the class teaches how to make one of the
Rome
best-loved pasta dishes in Puglia, orecchiette.
Head on a full-day sightseeing tour of Rome. The tour begins
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with Ancient Rome, from the Colosseum, the world’s most famous arena of entertainment, to the Arch of Constantine, the largest and only still existing triumphal arch in Rome, Palatine Hill, the location of the Imperial Palace complex, the Imperial Forum, the home of Julius Caesar and Caesar Augustus,
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First-Class | Small Group: Discover famous wonders and hidden gems on this unforgettable
and Otranto, visit a Masseria, and taste local delicacies including extra virgin olive oil, the gold of Puglia. The
who commissioned it. Next stop is a visit to Christian Rome,
first stop is the beautiful city of Lecce. Tour some of the
including a tour around Castel Sant’Angelo, St. Peter’s Square
most important monuments such as the Piazza Oronzo
with Bernini’s arcade in the Vatican. In the late afternoon,
and the Roman amphitheatre. Discover why Lecce
discover Baroque Rome. Visit the Spanish Steps, the widest
earned its nickname as the Florence of the South due
stairs in Europe, the Trevi Fountain, where images of the lovely
to its style of architecture, known as Barocco Leccese
Anita Eckberg seem to dance in its waters, as she did in the
or Lecce Baroque. Revel in jaw-dropping fine works
film La Dolce Vita. Continue to the Pantheon and finish at
scattered throughout the historical centre. After the
the beautiful Baroque Piazza Navona, which has it all: three
walking tour, taste one of the best desserts in Italy,
glorious fountains, Bernini sculptures, a lovely outdoor café
the pasticciotto leccese, a famous tart traditionally
scene, and the magnificent Sant’Agnese in Agone church.
made with a combination of custard cream and cherry.
Through the Jewish Ghetto you reach Campo de Fiori, where
Afterwards, walk along the sea of Otranto, a fascinating
you will sample some great street foods and Roman staples
town located on the Adriatic Sea, connecting to the
such as Roman pizza, suppli, cold cuts and cheeses, and
Ionian Sea separating Italy from Albania. Its strategic
conclude your tour with some gelato.
position meant that the area endured many attacks throughout history, from the Greeks and Romans to the
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castle stands at the entrance to the old city, a lively area with many charming shops and cafes. Ascending back to
In the morning, drive to Alberobello, famous for its unique trulli,
Alberobello, stop in a charming Masseria for an extra virgin
which are small, round houses topped with conical roofs made
olive oil tasting. The high quality, golden coloured oil is harvested from the twisted, centuries-old trees and makes Puglia the largest producer of olive oil in Italy. MEAL INCLUSION: B
stay in a unique trulli hotel for a “truly” authentic experience. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L
explore medieval villages, stroll through coastal gardens, and go
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for a typical lunch. Continue towards Alberobello, where you’ll
as you venture to Rome, Apulia, the Amalfi Coast, and Naples to deeper into the wonders of Italy.
Ottomans and up through World War II. The fortified city’s
along the Adriatic coast, with a stop at in a trabucco restaurant
small group journey. Explore in the company of an expert guide
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heel of the boot. Discover the historical towns of Lecce
from the sky and depicting the victories of the emperor
of stone and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Drive
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The journey continues to the Salento Peninsula, the
and Trajan’s Column, which reads like a scroll descending
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Puglia Explore the hidden gems of Pulgia, including visits to the towns of Trani, Andria, and Polignano a Mare. A cheese tasting in a local farm and a hands-on experience with orecchiette pasta is also on the menu. Drive through the fields and Trip Continues
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Alberobello to Amalfi Drive to the Amalfi Coast, heading from Puglia to Basilicata and the city of Matera, known for its unique sassi caves. Matera was declared a must see European Capital of Culture for 2019. On arrival in Matera, head on a privately guided tour through the 7,000 year-old town, Trip Continues
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the third-longest continuously inhabited human settlement in
Herculaneum. Afterwards, visit a unique cellar at the foot of
the world. Discover the sassi caves, the unique cave dwellings
Mt. Vesuvius, which is the only active volcano on mainland
carved out of limestone producing layers of astonishing
Europe. The fertile volcanic soil on its slopes offers unique
houses and underground churches with hand-sculpted
wine, including the traditional Lacryma Christi wine, which
arches, pillars, and domes. The area is now a UNESCO World
you’ll get to taste. The last stop is Naples, the capital of the
Heritage Site. Enter two churches and a farmhouse to get a
region of Campania. Naples has a unique charm and character
glimpse of how these fascinating structures were made. After
that casts a spell on its visitors. Discover the city’s simple
some leisure time, drive to Agerola on the Amalfi Coast.
but delicious cuisine at a local pizzeria with the backdrop of
MEAL INCLUSION: B
Vesuvius across the bay. At the end of the day, drive to the Riviera d’Ulisse.
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Capri & Sorrento
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Tour the famous sites of the Amalfi Coast including Sorrento and Capri. Drive to Castellammare di Stabia, located on the Bay of Naples and take a short boat ride to the idyllic rocky island of Capri. At the Marina Grande harbour, ride a minibus shuttle to the famous piazzetta or Piazza Umberto I, an
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Sunset Cruise to Ponza The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon, take a boat tour to the island of Ponza, a lesser-known island, filled with charming, colourful houses, and a lively harbour. During the
elegant public square in the heart of Capri where many people
boat tour, you’ll also learn about the secrets of this moon
come to sit, sip, and enjoy a little relaxation at the bright cafes.
island. Spend the remainder of the day on Ponza, including a
Take some time to enjoy the scenery or head to the many
farewell dinner.
designer, luxury shops in the square. Later in the day, return
MEAL INCLUSION: B/D
to Sorrento to visit a lemon garden and enjoy a tasting of the lemon flavoured liqueur limoncello, made from the rinds of the locally produced citrus fruit. MEAL INCLUSION: B
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Amalfi Coast Enjoy a full day exploration of the Amalfi Coast with visits to
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Depart Rome Transfer to Rome Airport for onward travels. MEAL INCLUSION: B End of Travel Arrangements
Positano, Amalfi, and a sunset experience in Ravello. Drive along the breathtaking and winding coastal road towards Amalfi. Board a boat to Positano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its picturesque beauty. Explore the cliffside town and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this historic fishing village with famous terraced gardens adorned
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with orange, lemon, and olive groves. Return to Amalfi for some leisure time and lunch. At sunset, reach the popular town of Ravello and visit the enchanting gardens of Villa Cimbrone. Stroll through these beautifully manicured gardens
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and savour the magnificent views and sunset from the Terrazza dell’Infinito or Terrance of Infinity. Return to Agerola.
on this exclusive small group journey with Goway. Go behind the
MEAL INCLUSION: B
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scenes of famous landmarks and delve deeper into the welcoming culture of New Zealand in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington,
Amalfi Coast to Riviera d’Ulisse Depart for Riviera d’Ulisse with stops in Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius, and Naples. In Pompeii, head on a two-hour private tour of
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Explore the natural wonders and cultural highlights of New Zealand
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Christchurch, and the breathtaking fjord of Milford Sound.
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Trip Itinerary Trip Start
DAY
01
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of New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupō. From Taupō, travel
the dining room rotates once every hour, providing a truly unique
over the Ahiminawa Ranges to Napier. Napier has the highest
experience with amazing 360-degree panoramas of the city, the
concentrations of Striped Classical, Spanish Mission, and Art
Hauraki Gulf, and beyond.
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Waiheke Island
vibrant wine-producing areas in New Zealand. The evening is
Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, sample local seafood such as salmon
In the morning, catch the ferry from downtown Auckland to
at leisure.
and greenshell mussels paired with Marlborough sauvignon blanc.
beautiful Waiheke Island. Waiheke Island boasts 57 mi (92km)
MEAL INCLUSION: B
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journey takes in Napier’s famous Art Deco Quarter, historic Port
rest of the day is at leisure.
Ahuriri, and a delightfully quaint Art Deco residential suburb,
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Auckland to Hobbiton to Rotorua farmland of the Waikato region. Your journey takes you through undulating green hills signaling that you are approaching The Shire. On arrival at Shire’s Rest, embark on a tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings. See 44 hobbit holes, the mill and
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WWI aircraft and artifacts. The story of aviation in the Great War
Napier to Wellington Travel through the countryside of Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu and along the Kāpiti Coast into the capital city of Wellington.
hills beyond are spectacular.
into a beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. Enjoy the
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beauty and power of traditional waiata (song), mōteatea (chants), poi, and haka. Afterwards, travel into the geothermal valley for a
MEAL INCLUSION: B/L/D
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Wellington to Marlborough Wine Region This morning enjoy the Introducing Te Papa Tour, which provides an overview of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa’s highlights, Māori taonga (treasures), and
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and Cecil Peak, and, of course, Queenstown. For dinner, head to Skyline’s Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar, which offers panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the surrounding mountains. MEAL INCLUSION: B/D
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Kaikōura, check in at Whalewatch Kaikōura Whaleway Station for a whale watching tour. A typical whale watching tour may encounter New Zealand fur seals, pods of dusky dolphins, and the endangered wandering albatross. Depending on the season, you may also see migrating humpback whales, pilot whales, blue whales, and southern right whales. The order of touring today may be reversed, with Kaikōura before Omaka.
Depart Queenstown and travel to Milford Sound via Te Anau. the best of Milford Sound with a leisurely cruise. Exploring the length of the fjord you’ll learn about the history of the region and benefit from the knowledge of your specialist nature guide. Experience the cool spray of a waterfall as you move in close to sheer rock faces or watch out for dolphins, seals, and, in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguins. MEAL INCLUSION: B/L
special appeal is marine mammal encounters; whales, fur seals, and dolphins live permanently in the coastal waters. On arrival in
Milford Sound Enjoy the scenic views along the way. Take the time to enjoy
rugged Seaward Kaikōura Range and the Pacific Ocean. Kaikōura’s
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Depart Queenstown The morning is at leisure. Transfer to Queenstown Airport for onward travels. MEAL INCLUSION: B End of Travel Arrangements
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three bridges. The views of the city below and the harbour and
dinner, experience the exhilarating pōhiri (ceremonial welcome)
breathtaking views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter
environment is truly spectacular. The village is caught between the
2,000 ft (612m) journey travels through three tunnels and over
sourced cuisine and an authentic Māori twist in each dish. Following
where you’ll enjoy a spectacular 220-degree panorama with
south to the picturesque coastal town of Kaikōura. Kaikōura’s
minute trip has become a Wellington must-do for tourists. The
experience. Te Pō begins with a mouth-watering buffet with locally
Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak,
acclaimed talent of WingNut Films and Weta Workshop. Continue
Car has trundled up and down the Kelburn hillside. The five-
sharing knowledge and is also Te Puia’s authentic evening cultural
Southern Hemisphere. You’ll be carried 1,574 ft (480 m) above
is brought to life in sensational sets created by the internationally
tour in the Wellington Cable Car. For over 120 years, the Cable
waters still play after 40,000 years. Te Pō is an intimate time for
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and the outstanding Knights of
the Bluff Hill Scenic Lookout.
Wellington, the waterfront, and Mt. Victoria, including a oneway
into an ancient valley where geysers, mud pools, and boiling
In the morning, experience a unique New Zealand attraction: the the Sky exhibition, featuring Sir Peter Jackson’s own collection of
in Wellington, take an orientation tour through downtown
Institute. Experience the wonders of the thermal area by stepping
Marlborough to Kaikōura
and includes visits to the world-renowned Municipal Theatre or
compact and exploring on foot is relatively easy. Upon arrival
Rotorua. In the evening, head to Te Puia and Maori Arts & Crafts
dramatically lit Pōhutu Geyser.
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surrounded by bush clad hills. The city centre itself is quite
ends with lunch in the Hobbiton Party Marquee before heading to
hot chocolate upon naturally heated rock seating overlooking the
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Wellington sits on a wonderful deep natural harbour and is
double arch bridge, and the party tree, including Bag End. The tour
the stunning views as you ride the steepest cable car lift in the
MEAL INCLUSION: B
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Travel south from Auckland over the Bombay Hills to the rich
enjoy a scenic ride in the iconic Skyline Gondola and take in
local wildlife including seals, dolphins, and birds.
vintage car tour along with an exclusive opportunity of a guided walk inside some of the city’s most iconic buildings. Your
culture. After your wine tasting, return to Auckland on the ferry. The
Good Shepherd in Lake Tekapo. Upon arrival in Queenstown,
Sounds and take in the picturesque scenery, keeping an eye out for
In the morning, experience Art Deco Napier with a luxurious
Experience the beauty of the South Island on a scenic drive from of the Canterbury Plains and includes a visit to the Church of the
You’ll also learn about this fascinating industry in the Marlborough
Napier
Christchurch to Queenstown Christchurch to Queenstown. The drive offers incredible views
Sounds. You’ll explore both on your exclusive Marlborough
afternoon Seafood Odyssea Cruise. As you cruise through Queen
drive, learning about the island’s history, geography, people, and
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Marlborough is best known for wine and the unique Marlborough
Napier is also at the centre of one of the largest and most
sample a range of their wines. Along the way enjoy a guided scenic
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Marlborough
afternoon, tour the stunning Marlborough Sounds with the exclusive
cruise from Auckland. Visit three of Waiheke’s top vineyards and
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completely rebuilt following a catastrophic earthquake in 1931.
groves, and seaside villages and is approximately a 40-minute
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Icons Tour. Visit two Marlborough wineries in the morning. In the
of pristine beaches, stunning coastal headlands, wineries, olive
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relaxing recreation opportunities.
Deco building styles in the world. The commercial centre was
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Marlborough Sounds, gourmet foods, adventure activities, and
towards Taupō. Travel past Taupō, which sits on the shores
Orbit Restaurant. Situated at the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower,
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varied attractions include its wine industry, the waterways of the
made radiate pine forest in the world, the Kaingaroa Forest,
enjoy a welcome dinner with your group at the SkyCity Auckland
air-conditioned, colonial style dining tram.
the fertile Wairau Plains in the Marlborough district, Blenheim’s
geothermal highway and past the edge of the largest man-
through exceptional innovation and technology. In the evening,
combined with evening sightseeing in central Christchurch in an
in the world.” On arrival, make your way to Blenheim. Situated on
the famous Lady Knox geyser. From Rotorua, travel along the
showcases the All Blacks, New Zealand’s national rugby teams,
the Tramway Restaurant, which offers curated seasonal dining
and has been described as “one of the most beautiful ferry rides
and moon-like landscapes are the key features along with
All Blacks Experience is a state-of-the-art guided encounter that
in Christchurch, enjoy an orientation tour. For dinner head to
Wellington and Picton. The 57 mi (92 km) voyage takes three hours
tapu Thermal Wonderland the amazingly colourful hot springs
Viaduct, downtown Auckland, and the All Blacks Experience.. The
family who has lived in Cheviot for five generations. On arrival
the South Island. Interislander’s Cook Strait ferries travel between
geothermal parks: Wai O Tapu. See volcanoes, geysers, New
farmland, and through native and exotic forests. At Wai-o-
sightseeing tour, including Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland
BBQ. Embrace a total, rural New Zealand experience with a
international exhibitions tour regularly. Afterwards, connect to
In the morning, visit one of Rotorua’s most natural and popular
hot springs on your journey around volcanic landscapes,
Transfer from Auckland Airport to begin a three-hour city
for an exciting blast up the Hrunui River followed by a riverside
New Zealand’s diverse art and visual culture and top-rating
Rotorua to Napier
Zealand’s largest boiling mud pool, and many multicoloured
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New Zealand history. An exciting range of exhibitions display
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Kaikōura to Christchurch Drive to Christchurch, stopping en route at Tawanui Farm. Enjoy an unforgettable visit with breathtaking views of the Kaikōura mountain ranges. Tour Tawanui Farm on a six-seater ATV farm bike, meet the farm dogs, seeing them working the sheep and cattle, and learn about regenerative farming practices. Afterwards, jump on an Energy Jet
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Transfer from Jorge Chavez International Airport
Amazon adventure with a 45-minute boat ride
to your hotel. In the early afternoon, explore Lima’s
along the Madre de Dios River that carves through
creative hub: Barranco. On this walking tour, you will
the rainforest. The motorized wooden boat
visit artists’ workshops, handicraft shops, and see
hugs the meandering riverbanks to reach your
some of the best street art in Lima while taking in
eco-lodge in the middle of the rainforest. In the
spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Stroll along
afternoon, head on a guided rainforest excursion.
the malecón and the famous Bridge of Sighs, visit the
Walk along the trail system for an immersive
Barranco Main Square, as well as a few hidden spots
introduction to the intricate biodiversity of the
that are typically frequented by locals. A visit to a
Amazon basin. There are excellent opportunities
renowned Peruvian artist’s home and atelier will give
for birding and observing an abundance of flora
you a sense of the bohemian atmosphere that has
and fauna. In the late afternoon, head on a twilight
typified this neighbourhood for years. A brief stop at
river excursion to witness the jungle transform
a prestigious local muralist’s workshop, whose pieces
from a diurnal to a nocturnal world. You may be
adorn many streets of the neighborhood, will show
able to spot the likes of nightjars, owls, capybaras,
you how creativity continues to be at the heart of the
and caimans lurking on the riverbanks.
Barranco experience. Rounding out the walking tour,
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Trip Start
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Puerto Maldonado, transfer to the pier. Begin your
you will enjoy a coffee at a popular specialty cafe and chocolate shop. Back at your hotel, join a cocktail class to learn to prepare three cocktails: one pisco based, one gin based, and one vodka based.
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Peru Odyssey First-Class | Small Group:
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Embark on an unforgettable small group journey through the nature and history of Peru. Connecting from Lima to the Amazon, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and Machu Picchu, you’ll survey
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stunning vistas, feast on culinary delights, spot exotic wildlife, and learn about the fascinating history of this diverse nation.
From USD
$6,099 30
From CAD
$8,279
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The Amazon
In the morning, visit Lake Sandoval, a glassy, oxbow lake located inside the protected Tambopata National Reserve, reached via a sun-dappled
Lima
rainforest trail. Board a dugout wooden canoe to
The morning is at leisure. In the early afternoon,
quietly paddle through a stream and glide onto
explore the colonial heart of Lima. In the historic
Lake Sandoval, flanked by picture-perfect palms.
centre, visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, an
This serene lake is home to many species of
impressive complex that was first imagined in the
birds, the endangered giant river otter, red howler
1530s and rebuilt through the centuries following
monkeys, anacondas, side-neck turtles, and
earthquakes in 1678, 1687, 1746, and 1940. From
black caimans among others. In the afternoon,
the convent, you’ll head to the stunning Casa
climb the exhilarating Inkaterra Canopy Walkway.
de Aliaga, the historic residence of conqueror
The Canopy Walkway is a sophisticated and safe
Jerónimo de Aliaga, whose descendants still call
1,135 ft (344 m) network of seven ecologically
this place home. Visit Plaza Mayor, home to the
constructed hanging suspension bridges, strung
Government Palace and Lima Cathedral. End
between eight treetop observation platforms
the day at the Larco Museum, which houses an
above the forest floor. This is an unforgettable
unsurpassed private collection of treasures from
opportunity to observe the rainforest. Ascend
ancient Peru. This collection showcases more than
the first vertiginous tower 124 ft (38 m) above
5,000 years of Peruvian history through more than
ground, keeping an eye out for bright toucans,
45,000 items. Enjoy dinner at the museum.
woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, and the three-
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toed sloth. After descending, enjoy a 30-minute
Lima to the Amazon Transfer to the airport to fly to Puerto Maldonado,
anaconda walk that follows a 656 ft (200 m) raised wooden platform over a flooded aguajales swamp.
coined the Capital of Biodiversity. Upon arrival in
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*To see the complete itinerary, full list of inclusions, and up-to-date pricing, visit goway.com or contact a Goway Destination Specialist. Prices are per person in USD or CAD based on double occupancy. Single supplement pricing available upon request.
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Peru Odyssey
Peru Odyssey
Trip Itinerary continued Trip Start
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The Amazon Journey 25 minutes by boat to Gamitana Farm and Creek to unearth more of the wonders of the rainforest. At Gamitana model farm, you will get to see how local farmers
Trip Continues
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station to board the Hiram Bingham train and ride
Sacred Valley
back to Cusco, where you’ll transfer to your hotel.
Visit the Maras salt mines. Along the way, you’ll
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stop at the Raqchi viewpoint to catch incredible views of the Sacred Valley. Soon after, tour Maras,
grow a variety of produce and sample some seasonal
Cusco
which is where the finest salt in the world is
forest fruits. Afterwards, follow a dense jungle trail under
extracted. Enjoy a traditional pachamanca dish
the canopy to reach Gamitana Creek. This winding, dark
for lunch; pachamanca (from Quechua pacha
water creek is home to abundant flora and fauna, with
“earth,” manka “pot”) is a traditional Peruvian dish
many piranhas, caiman, turtles, and birds hiding in the murky waters and riverbanks. In the afternoon, travel 35 minutes upriver to Inkaterra’s sister lodge Hacienda Concepcion, built on an old cocoa and rubber plantation. This site formerly functioned as a medical centre, set up by Catholic missionaries in the 1950s, as well as a centre for ecological research. With over 200 different plant species found here, you’ll see why the rainforest is often considered the world’s largest pharmacy and learn about their uses and benefits up-close. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing 30-minute canoe trip to look for turtles, sun
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Armed with flashlights, you’ll encounter animal activity and spot species that only emerge under the veil of nightfall.
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Start in the Main Plaza, where you will visit the Cathedral, the most important church in the city.
the Misminay community, where the villagers will
Continue by foot to Koricancha Temple, an ancient
warmly welcome you with music and traditional
Inca temple dedicated to the Sun God, and upon
dances and invite you to learn about their
which the Order of the Dominicans built a church,
lifestyle by including you in some of their daily
which remains standing to this day. Your tour finishes
activities. Continue to Moray, a fascinating Incan
with a visit to the bohemian neighbourhood of San
archeological site with huge concentric terraces,
Blas, also known as Cusco’s artists’ district, a cradle
which the Incas used as a botanical laboratory.
of well-known folk artisans, with its narrow and
The rest of the day is at leisure.
winding streets and popular art and knick-knacks shops. In the late afternoon, head to the lovely Palacio Manco Capac on the outskirts of the city to
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watch the sunset while toasting your adventure, then
Machu Picchu
settle in for a delicious farewell dinner.
Transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo to
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board the Hiram Bingham train with service to Aguas Calientes, a town found at the base of the mountain
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coexistence between Andean and Spanish cultures.
oven known as a huatia. In the afternoon, visit
Under the cover of darkness, venture out for a rainforest by night excursion through Inkaterra’s Ecological Reserve.
city of the Incas, and an example of the harmonious
baked with the aid of hot stones and an earthen
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grebes, nightjars, and herons before returning to the lodge.
In the morning, tour Cusco, the imposing imperial
that leads to Machu Picchu. In Aguas Calientes, ride a bus up to Machu Picchu. Soon you will find
The Amazon to Cusco to the Sacred Valley
yourself in front of one of the Seven Wonders of
The early morning is at leisure. In the mid-morning, board
the Modern World, a truly unforgettable experience.
your ready-waiting boat for the 45-minute return trip
Explore the ancient ruins, learning about the
along the snaking Madre de Dios River. Transfer to the
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history and mysteries that surround this iconic site.
airport to fly to Cusco, where you’ll transfer to the Sacred
Surrounded by incomparable landscapes, there will
Valley of the Incas.
be no shortage of spectacular photo opportunities.
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After touring the citadel, transfer to your hotel in Aguas Calientes.
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Sacred Valley
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Today’s exploration begins with a hands-on pottery class, where you will learn about ancient pottery making in Peru. Later, visit a coffee roaster to learn about the selection and roasting process, and of course enjoying a freshly prepared cup. Soon after, you’ll head to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an impressive Incan military complex rich with history, and visit the nearby town of Ollantaytambo to stroll through the picturesque streets and shops.
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Machu Picchu to Cusco Return to Machu Picchu for an independent exploration or head on a guided hike commonly known as Montana Machu Picchu. This trek is an oftmissed experience on visits to Machu Picchu, which offers excellent views of the complex and the distant mountains. After lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary
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Lodge’s outdoor restaurant, connect to the train
Trip Continues
Trip Continues
Departure Dates for 2024 8 Jun | 13 Jul | 10 Aug | 14 Sep
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