A thorough exploration of Northern Pakistan where three empires meet, with stops in Islamabad, Gilgit, Hunza, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu, Shigar, Khapulu & Lahore.

Accessing major sites and special, off-the-beaten path gems using China's efficient high-speed rail network ● Three major urban centres (Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai) well-spaced with lesser known, fascinating locations, many of them Unesco sites ● delicious authentic meals ● charming & comfortable accommodations ● expert guiding and leadership

El Salvador - Joya de Ceren Archaeological Site ● Guatemala - Antigua City & Tikal ● Honduras - Maya Site of Copan ● Nicaragua - Ruins of Leon Viejo ● Birds, volcanoes, indigenous cultures

A comprehensive regional tour including seven extremely varied countries ● Stately Belgrade ● Scenic mountain scenery ● Venerable Skopje ● Stunning Lake Ohrid ● Rugged and little visited Albania ● Pretty Dubrovnik ● Fascinating Bosnia-Herzegovina

Guided Valletta harbour cruise ● Pre-historic temples of Hagar Qim and Ggantija, beautiful Gozo ● colourful fishing village of Marsaxlokk ● Ancient Greek Temples at Agrigento & Paestum ● Compelling Pompeii ● Rome - The Vatican & the Sistine Chapel

Explore Nafplio's Venetian fortress and historic harbour ● visit ancient Sparta and imagine the lives of the Spartans ● walk in the footsteps of ancient athletes at Olympia ● marvel at the ancient monasteries of Meteora ● ascend the Acropolis and explore the Acropolis Museum in Athens ● experience the vibrant island life of Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Amorgos, and Santorini.

Guided colonial Quito tour ● Four-night luxury Galapagos cruise ● Exciting guided shore excursions ● Condor spotting in Cajas National Park ● Beautiful, colonial Cuenca ● Ingapirca Inca ruins ● exciting Amazon experience

Lan Ha Bay Overnight Cruise ● Hanoi city tour ● Hue: Perfume River sampan trip ● Charming, historic Hoi An ● Saigon & Cu Chi tunnel complex ● Mekong Delta boat trip ● Superlative Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom

Spectacular Delphi and Museum tour ● Hanging Monasteries of Meteora ● Spectacular Santorini ● Beautiful beaches of Mykonos ● Guided Knossos site tour ● Guided Athens city tour