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Village Life in Tuscany

• September 13 to 21, 2008
• $2495 per person (plus airfare)

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Join this delightful Tuscan experience and discover the stunning beauty, rich history and unrivalled artistic and cultural legacies of one of Italy’s most fabled regions while staying in the charming 130-year-old Hotel Chiusarelli, located in the heart of the medieval town of Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This specially designed itinerary features a full program of excursions providing a perfect balance between the world-renowned treasures of Florence and some of Tuscany’s lesser-known gems like the enchanting medieval hamlets of San Gimignano and Montalcino where the rhythms of life have remained virtually unchanged for centuries.

During your week in Tuscany, stand in Siena’s Piazza del Campo, where Tuscany’s greatest festival, the Palio, has been held since 1283; admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the David, in Florence; sample the world-renowned wines of Chianti; and savor the sumptuous delights of one of Italy’s most famous cuisines.

Your appreciation for Tuscany’s history and culture will be enhanced through a custom-designed program of exclusive lectures and enhancements including a performance of Gregorian chants by monks at the Abbey of Sant’Antimo and a specially arranged Village Forum with local residents that will provide insight into life in provincial Tuscany.

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Town and Country Life in Dublin and Killarney

• September 16 to 24, 2008
• $2695 per person (plus airfare)

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On this delightful nine-day itinerary, immerse yourself in Ireland’s timeless charm and beauty and its vibrant Celtic heritage. Begin your sojourn amid the lakes of County Kerry, where you will experience the legendary warmth of Irish hospitality in the traditional Cahernane House Hotel in the tranquil lakefront town of Killarney.

From here, explore southwest Ireland’s enchanting countryside on a lake cruise and a ride in a traditional jaunting car. Spend a day on the ruggedly scenic Dingle Peninsula, a stronghold of Celtic culture and the ancient Gaelic language. Continue by train across the heart of Ireland to cosmopolitan Dublin, a vibrant blend of old and new. 

Enjoy three nights in Ireland’s capital in the elegant Brooks Hotel, located within walking distance of fashionable Grafton Street, St. Stephen’s Green and Trinity College. In Dublin, follow in the footsteps of such literary giants as Jonathan Swift, James Joyce and Sean O’Casey; view the magnificent Book of Kells, a masterpiece of medieval manuscript illumination; and visit the 18th-century Palladian mansion of Powerscourt, renowned for its beautifully landscaped formal gardens, considered to be some of the finest in Europe.

Your appreciation of this nation’s unique history and culture will be enhanced through a custom-designed program of exclusive lectures and enrichments, including a presentation on architectural preservation by a resident expert and a specially arranged COSMOPOLITAN CONVERSATION with local residents that will shed insight into life in contemporary Ireland.

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Island Life in Ancient Greece

• October 7 to 15, 2008
• From $2995 per person (plus airfare)

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Join us on this unique weeklong voyage across the Aegean Sea from Turkey’s historic coast to the Greek Isles. Discover a region renowned for its fascinating history, stunning beauty and deep-rooted cultures.

Stroll through the streets of Ephesus, the most intact Greco-Roman city in the world, and sail in the wake of Achilles, Odysseus and Agamemnon to legendary Troy aboard the exclusively chartered M.S. LE DIAMANT, one of the finest ships to cruise the eastern Mediterranean. Explore Greece’s most fabled islands, including Pátmos, Rhodes, Delos and Santorini, renowned for their stunning beauty, ancient monuments and picturesque villages.

Gain unique insight into life in the Aegean region during an exclusively arranged VILLAGE FORUM with local residents, and enhance your understanding of the region’s history and cultures through educational lectures and a comprehensive series of expert-led excursions.

We also invite you to join a two-night Pre-Program Option in mystical Istanbul, crossroads of East and West, and a two-night Post-Program Option in the ancient Greek capital of Athens.

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China and the Yangtze River

• September 10 to 22, 2008
• From $2,740.00 per person

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In Beijing, visit the ornate Forbidden City palace complex, the Temple of Heaven, the royal Summer Palace, the narrows streets of the Hutongs and massive Tiananmen Square. Admire beautiful countryside from the Great Wall.

Discover Xi'an, home to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda and famous Terra Cotta Warriors that guard Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb. Board the M.V. Yangtze President in Chongqing, and cruise the Yangtze River to Fengdu. Sail through the magnificent Three Gorges region before disembarking in Yichang to explore Sanyou Cave.

Finally, arrive in Shanghai, and experience the Bund, the prestigious Shanghai Museum and the serene Yu Garden. An optional excursion to the lovely town of Suzhou is also available. Take advantage of the exceptional value of this unique travel opportunity!

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Standing at the crossroads of Europe, Croatia is where civilizations and people met and intermixed, and its long history has been closely interwoven with the Roman and later the Italian influence. 

Sophisticated Opatija, one of Croatia’s most famous resorts on the beautiful Adriatic, is a showcase of opulent grandeur and classical architecture, redolent of the splendor of a bygone era. 

From Opatija, journey through the gentle rolling hills of the Istrian peninsula to medieval hilltop towns and explore ancient underground caves in this fascinating land. 

Lido di Jesolo, one of Italy’s most popular and attractive resorts on the blue Adriatic coastline is a superb base from which to explore the culturally rich and scenic parts of the Veneto. 

In close proximity is the magical city of Venice with remarkable sights around every corner and the splendid architectural jewels of Padua and the Riviera del Brenta are yours to discover.

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