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GENERAL INTEREST TOURS
Enchanting Ireland May 9 - 22, 2010 (14 days)
Our very comprehensive tour of beautiful Ireland encompasses Dublin – Co. Wicklow – Powerscourt – Glendalough – Kilkenny – Rock of Cashel – Dingle Peninsula – Cliffs of Moher – Aran Islands – Dun Aengus – Galway – Donegal – Inishowen Peninsula – Grianan of Aileach – Giant’s Causeway – Carrick-a-Rede – Belfast – Carrickfergus Castle – Co. Meath – Newgrange.
Russia Cruise Sep. 2010
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Highlights: Kremlin, The Hermitage, Peterhof, the spectacular Kizhi Island open-air museum.
An unbelievable educational and cultural experience including Moscow, the chance to explore the diverse villages rich with tradition and artistic gems as we cruise the Wolga-Baltic waterways and glorious St. Petersburg, home to the Hermitage and Peterhof. Learn of Russia’s fascinating folklore and history while traveling on the best ship of the Russian waterways.
Moscow – Wolga-Baltic Waterways through great lakes – St. Petersburg.
Eastern European Capitals Including Oberammergau
Passion Play Sep. 14 - 29, 2010 (16 days)
Enjoy a spectacular tour of Eastern Europe's most desirable destinations and a rare opportunity to see the world-famous Passion Play that is mounted every 10 years.
Budapest – Krakow – Auschwitz – Warsaw – Berlin – Potsdam – Dresden – Prague – Nuremberg – Oberammergau.
Southern Italy & Sicily Sep. 30 - Oct. 15, 2010 (16 days)
Explore the history and splendour of the Mediterranean on this gorgeous route which includes Rome – Monreale – Palermo – Corleone – Cefalu – Agrigento – Villa Casale – Siracusa – Acireale – Mt. Etna – Taormina – Naples – Pompeii – Sorrento – Capri – Amalfi Coast –Montecassino – Castelgandolfo.
Copper Canyon and Baja California Nov. 2010
France River Cruise & Tour
May 2011
EXOTIC LOCALES
South America ( Chile, Argentina, Brazil )
Oct. - Nov. 2009
Highlights: Cross the Andes, Wine Country, Rio, Tango & Samba shows.
We have a rich variety of sights to see through Chile, Argentina and Brazil: from natural wonders of the Andes, Iguassu Falls and the rain forest... to the
incredible artistic heritage of the cities and towns along the way.
Santiago – Valparaiso – Mendoza – Buenos Aires – Iguasso – Rio and area.
Australia & New Zealand Nov. 2009
Highlights: Ayers Rock, Great Barrier Reef, etc.
Melbourne – Ayers Rock – Cairns / Great Barrier Reef – Sydney – Christchurch – Queenstown – Glaciers – extension includes Auckland and Fiji.
Exotic South Africa Tour & Mini Safari Apr. 2010
Highlights: safari, Victoria Falls, Capetown.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience offers a great combination of cities,
breathtaking landscapes and spectacular wildlife!
Johannesburg – Port Elizabeth – Garden Route – Capetown – Soweto – Kruger National Park – Victoria Falls
Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong Cruise Oct. 24 - Nov. 8, 2010 (16 days)
A great tour including Hanoi, a special 2-day cruise with Ha Long Bay, then Siem Reap with one of the tour highlights: a visit to the Angkor Wat temple complex. Then we cruise the Mighty Mekong for 7 days, visiting Phnom Penh, enjoying wonderful villages and exotic excursions, and ending in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
This is a wonderful opportunity to explore these exotic destinations and have a window into the culture and lives of the locals. And you can look forward to simply enjoying your trip, knowing that everything’s been taken care of by a trusted operator of the highest standards and integrity.
The La Marguerite is a beautiful, brand-new ship combining colonial charm with a full array of modern amenities and services.
EXPEDITION-STYLE ECO-TOURISM
Are you ready for astounding pristine vistas, glaciers, incredible wildlife, and a
chance to truly experience nature?
Scotland Tour & Nature Cruise
June 2010
Greenland & Iceland Expedition Cruise
Sep. 2010
SPECIAL INTEREST: THE ARTS
Eastern European Capitals Including Oberammergau Passion Play Sep. 14 - 29, 2010 (16 days)
Enjoy a spectacular tour of Eastern Europe's most desirable destinations and a rare opportunity to see the world-famous Passion Play that is mounted every 10 years.
Budapest – Krakow – Auschwitz – Warsaw – Berlin – Potsdam – Dresden – Prague – Nuremberg – Oberammergau.
Vancouver Choir Festival Sep. 2011
SPECIAL INTEREST: CANADIAN MILITARY HISTORY & VETERANS
Liberation of Holland 
May 2-10, 2010 (9 days)
Special focus: 65th Anniversary Commemoration ceremonies & Parade at Apeldoorn.
Our historical tour of Holland includes Amsterdam – Arnhem – Groesbeek – Holten – Nijmegen – Deventer – Ijsselstein – a side trip to Germany (Reichswald) – Bergen – Keukenhof – Apeldoorn.
Liberation of Holland & Belgium April 27- May 10, 2010 (14 days)
Special focus: 65th Anniversary Commemoration ceremonies & Parade at Apeldoorn.
Our historical tour of Holland and Belgium includes London – Dunquerque – Ieper – Adegem – Bruges – Ghent – Antwerp – Arnhem – Groesbeek – Holten – Nijmegen – Deventer – Ijsselstein – a side trip to Germany (Reichswald) – Bergen – Keukenhof – Apeldoorn.
Italy Campaign Oct. 8 - 19, 2010
A great tour to see all the main sites of the Italian
Campaign, meet the locals and enjoy the Dolce Vita of modern Italy!
Rome – Montecassino – Gari River – Melfa River – Roccasecca – Cepran – Frosinone – Ortona – Campobasso – Moro River – Gradara – San Marino – Rimini – Montecchio – Tavullia – Corriano Ridge – San Martino – Villanova – Cessena – Ravenna – Venice.
Italy Campaign including Sicily Oct. 4 – Oct. 19, 2010
The above tour plus a look at Sicily with historic Taormina, Mt. Etna and of course the important landing beaches and hilltop villages freed by Canadians.
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Rome – Taormina – Mt. Etna – Costa dell’ Ambra –
Modica – Catania – Leonforte – Agira – Rome – Montecassino – Gari River –
Melfa River – Roccasecca – Cepran – Frosinone – Ortona – Campobasso – Moro River – Gradara – San Marino – Rimini – Montecchio – Tavullia – Corriano Ridge – San Martino – Villanova – Cessena – Ravenna – Venice.
SPECIAL INTEREST: RELIGIOUS HISTORY
Steps of St. Paul, Journey to Egypt The Holy Land Mar. 9 - 19, 2010 (11 days)
Our tour in the Steps of St. Paul through the Holy Land includes 8 nights cruising the Mediterranean aboard the MV Cristal PLUS Athens – Cairo – Giza – Jerusalem – Bethlehem – Haifa – Sea of Galilee – Tabgha – Capernaum – River Jordan – Rhodes – Kusadasi – Ephesus – Corinth.
Steps of St. Paul & Istanbul
Nov. 4 - 13, 2010 (10 days)
Our tour in the Steps of St. Paul toward Istanbul includes 7 nights cruising the Mediterranean aboard the MV Cristal PLUS Athens – Thessaloniki – Veria – Kavala – Philippi – Istanbul – Pergamon – Sardis – Kusadasi – Ephesus – Patmos – Corinth.
SPECIAL INTEREST: SPORTS
Hockey World Championship Germany, Prague Tournament Apr. 2010
Engage in hockey games with German teams, take part in a tournament in Prague and cap it off with the World Championship in Germany.
We create custom-tailored tours for hockey, soccer and other sports teams of any age and calibre to destinations such as Russia, Central Europe, South America and Dubai. Please contact our office for details.
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CUSTOM-TAILORED TOURS
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TOUR OVERVIEW
(chronological)
South America
Oct. - Nov. 2009
Australia & New Zealand
Nov. 2009
Steps of St. Paul, Journey to Egypt The Holy Land Cruise
Mar. 2010
Exotic South Africa Tour & Mini Safari
Apr. 2010
Hockey World Championship Germany, Prague
Apr. 2010
Liberation of Holland & Belgium
May 2010
Liberation of Holland
May 2010
Enchanting Ireland
May 9 - 22, 2010
Scotland Tour & Nature Cruise
June 2010
Greenland & Iceland Expedition Cruise
Sep. 2010
Russia Cruise
Sep. 2010
Eastern European Capitals incl. Oberammergau Passion Play
Sep. 14 - 29, 2010
Italy Campaign plus Sicily
Oct. 4
- 19, 2010
Italy Campaign
Oct. 8
- 19, 2010
Southern Italy & Sicily
Sep. 30
- Oct. 15, 2010
Vietnam, Cambodia & Riches of the Mekong
Oct. 24 - Nov. 8, 2010
Steps of St. Paul & Istanbul Cruise
Nov. 4 - 13, 2010
Copper Canyon and Baja California
Nov. 2010
France River Cruise & Tour
May 2011
Vancouver Choir Festival
Sep. 2011