Art / Architecture
Experience the Passon Play, a dramatic reprisentation depicting the Passion of Christ: the trail, suffering and death of Jesus Christ, while enjoying the history of central Europe’s most famous cities.
Munich is the gateway to the Bavarian Alps, and Germany’s “good time” capital. Bravarian food, beer and oom-pah bands instantly come to mind, particularly during the […]
Escorted Journeys, Europe, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Cultural, Music Events, Art / Architecture, Join-In Tour, Religion, Classic Visit, Hosted Tours, Eastern Europe, Kompas
Enjoy the splendor and mystery of Italy with this 9-day tour that hits the highlight cities of this history-rich country. Beginning in Venice, travel to Piza, Florence, Assisi, and end in Rome in a comfortable, modern motorcoach guided by an English speaking tour director throughout.
Venice: is built on 117 small islands and holds 150 canals, […]
Escorted Journeys, Europe, Italy, Art / Architecture, Culinary / Wine Discoveries, Join-In Tour, Hosted Tours, Rome, Venice, Florence
A chain of lakes, forests, meadows and snow-covered volcanoes between the Bio-Bio river and the town of Puerto Montt gives shape to one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country of Chile.
Santiago is a delightful blend of 19th century Europe, Spanish colonial, and modern architecture in both downtown and the newly erected suburbs. […]
South America, Argentina, Chile, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Join-In Tour, Photography, Buenos Aires, Santiago
The north of Chile is a singular landscape of solitary beaches, vast deserts and enormous perfectly conical volcanoes, where picturesque Andean villages, ruins of Pre-Columbian cultures and hauntingly abandonded nitrate mines live on. A new boutique hotel & spa created in San Pedro de Atacama. Owned and operated by the Purcell family of Hotel Portillo, […]
South America, Chile, Atacama Desert, Active Travel, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Surfing, Join-In Tour, Photography
The Anymara have existed in the Andes for over 2000 years. The region where they are now located, the Altiplano, was conquered by the Incas under Huayna Capac. It is most likely the Inca had a strong influence over the Anymara for some time. The architecture for which the Inca are noew known is modeled […]
South America, Chile, Atacama Desert, Trekking, Active Travel, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Join-In Tour, Photography, Altiplano
Embrace both cultures an geographical areas of Bolivia; from the mysticism of the Highplateau and Lake Titicaca with its 5.000 years of culture which formed the Andes life, passing by classy Sucre & historical Potosi; to end this fabulous joumey at the “Madidi National Park”, one of the most bio-diverse places in the world. Experience […]
Escorted Journeys, South America, Archaeology, Bolivia, Educational, Cultural, Nature / Ecology, Bird Watching, Art / Architecture, Amazon, Join-In Tour, Photography
Self discover the highlights of the Low Countries… a delightful package of ancient, historic chateaux and delicious cuisine, bound together with more unspoiled off-the-beaten-track delights than heretofore imaginable.
The Benelux is the name for a economic union formed by three countries of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg, a definite precursor of the European (Economic) Union. As such, […]
Independent Journeys, Europe, Luxembourg, Self Drive, Belgium, Holland, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Customized Programs, Module, Intriguing Getaway
A self drive program which is a real medieval masterpiece! Fabled castles, charming villages, incredible vistas, there’s a magnificent atmosphere about this ten day foray back in history in the heart of Europe from the Rhone to the Danube through the Alpine scenery of Germany, Switzerland and Austria!
The Black Forest, or “Schwarzwald”, is well […]
Independent Journeys, Europe, Germany, Austria, Self Drive, Switzerland, Alpine Lakes, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Culinary / Wine Discoveries, Customized Programs, Module
Plenty of old-world; rarified and romantic, where the riches of centuries lavishly unfold before you in eight unforgettable days! This is a classic German road trip filled with churches, castles and half-timbered houses, a drive that takes you through mountains, pristine farmland and bustling cities. It also takes in a part of the famous […]
Independent Journeys, Europe, Germany, Self Drive, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Culinary / Wine Discoveries, Christmas Markets, Customized Programs, Module, Intriguing Getaway
Castles and Convents… a medieval treasure chest where Romanesque and Gothic art mix with an un-crowded and beautiful countryside far from today’s accelerated pace… a slower look at life. These are unique places that provide special experiences.
Each Pousada in Portugal is a unique place, usually located in carefully restored monuments or traditional locations that provide […]
Independent Journeys, Europe, Portugal, Archaeology, Self Drive, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Culinary / Wine Discoveries, Customized Programs, Module, Intriguing Getaway