This 9-day Greece vacation from picturesque fishing villages to ancient historic ruins is a classic. From Athens and ancient Corinth, Mycenae and Epidaurus to Olympia and Delphi with a special visit to the Archaeological Museum, spectacular ancient history will unfold. Enjoy a whole afternoon in the unreal, fantastic landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries. Visit Varlaam Monastery, famous for its frescoes, and St. Stephen's, featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible panoramic view. Next is Thermopylae, the site of the heroic battle of Leonidas' 300 doomed Spartans against Xerxes' huge Persian army. Drive past Thebes and Marathon before returning to Athens, Greece's capital, where you visit the Acropolis. If you want to tour and experience Greece, this vacation is for you!

Rates start at $1439 per person, land only based on double occupancy. Rates apply to the June and July 2010 departures. Other departure dates available upon request. Call for air add-on from your departure city.

On this 10-day South America vacation, explore two of the great cities in Brazil and Argentina at a relaxed pace. Your trip begins with a 3-night stay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While here, visit 1,300-foot-high Sugar Loaf Mountain and ascend a cable car to its summit. Savor spectacular views of the city. A guided sightseeing tour takes you to the cathedral and to the statue of Christ the Redeemer crowning Corcovado Mountain, a rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay below. Take the scenic cog railway ride to its top for 360-degree panoramic views. In Rio de Janeiro, enjoy plenty of free time to relax, explore on your own. Next, fly to Iguassu Falls and witness the spectacular beauty of this natural waterfall with its 2-mile-wide torrential downpour. The clouds of spray, the incessant roar, and the surrounding luxuriant tropical growth make this an unforgettable natural wonder. Fly to Argentina's vibrant capital city Buenos Aires, and enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. On a sightseeing tour, see La Boca, a colorful district and site of the city's first port. Also, visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cemetery of the Recoleta, the burial site of Eva Peron. With a perfect balance of guided tours and leisure time to enjoy Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, this South American Escape is filled with vacation memories to last a lifetime.

Rates start at $2469 per person land only, based on double occupancy. Rates apply to the June - September 2010 departures. Other departure dates available upon request. Call for air add-on from your departure city.

Mayan Civilizations: Honduras, Guatemala & Belize

Explore the history of ancient Mayan civilizations during this exciting 12-day vacation to Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize. Start your trip in Guatemala City, Guatemala for an overnight before departing for the colorful Indian market and Church of Santo Tomás at Chichicastenango. Continue to Lake Atitlán, known for its beauty and many colorful Mayan towns and villages along the shores. Here, enjoy a cruise across this impressive 900-foot-deep lake formed after a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. Visit Santiago Atitlán and meet one of Guatemala's indigenous tribes. Next stop in Antigua, one of the Americas' oldest and most beautiful cities, enjoy a sightseeing tour and witness the city's 16th-century Spanish Colonial architecture. See ruins of churches and monasteries?some with hidden underground passages? that were destroyed by the 1776 earthquake. From Antigua, travel to Copán, Honduras, the site of the once major Maya kingdom with the greatest collection of Mayan stone sculptures anywhere in Central America. Your tour travels to Quiriguá, Guatemala, with the largest stelae in the Mayan world, weighing more than 65 tons. Then, a full-day in Tikal, the largest of the ancient Maya cities with artifacts dating as early as the 7th century BC. Because it sits within the rainforest, it is common to see spider monkeys, howler monkeys, toucans, and parrots. On to San Ignacio, Belize, with a stop at Yaxhá, another significant Mayan excavation. From San Ignacio, enjoy an excursion to Caracol, the largest known Mayan archaeological site in Belize. See the great Caana Pyramid standing 140 feet high and the tallest man-made structure in Belize., a perfect conclusion to your magical ancient Mayan Civilizations vacation!

Rates start at $2559 per person, land only based on double occupancy. Rates apply to the Fall 2010 departures. Other departure dates available upon request. Call for air add-on from your departure city.

Explore the captivating canyon lands on this 8-day vacation! Your trip begins among the neon lights of Las Vegas before heading east to the Grand Canyon, where you overnight in the park and have time to wander along the canyon rim. Continue into Navajo country and Monument Valley. Have your camera ready for some shots during your 4-wheel drive tour of mystical Monument Valley. Then head west for Page and Lake Powell. After Page, a day of contrasts leads you to Bryce Canyon National Park, where years of erosion have carved colorful sandstone into thousands of spires, arches, and mazes. Finally, head to Zion National Park - with its massive canyon walls. You have time there to explore, hike, bird watch, or join a Park Ranger to learn more about the animals, geology, plants, and human history within the park. Return to Las Vegas, but stop first for a tour of St. George, the most important Mormon community in southern Utah. You have a little time to let loose in Las Vegas and visit the shops and casinos?a perfect way to end your vacation!

Rates start at $1199 per person, land only based on double occupancy. Rates apply to the May and June 2010 departures. Other departure dates available upon request. Call for air add-on from your departure city.

This awe-inspiring 11-day vacation is a perfect balance of Canada's majestic wonders and exciting urban cities. Begin your trip with a tour of Calgary's major sights. Th en enter the scenic heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park, Canada's oldest national park. Your sightseeing tour includes a ride on the Banff gondola up Sulphur Mountain. Ready your camera for an excursion to spectacular Lake Louise, where you have time to enjoy the gorgeous setting at world-renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Then follow the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park with a stop at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride on the 1,000-footthick Columbia Icefield. Continue on from Jasper into beautiful British Columbia and enjoy overnight stays in the quaint mountain village of Sun Peaks, as well as the bustling resort village of Whistler (An optional Rocky Mountaineer Rail Journey: Jasper - Whistler is available - call for pricing). Take a ferry to Vancouver Island and Victoria. Your orientation tour in Victoria includes Beacon Hill Park, the Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, Thunderbird Park, and the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Tour Vancouver, including Stanley Park and Gastown. A very nice way to wrap up your majestic Canadian vacation.

Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option: Journey into the heart of British Columbia’s
interior aboard the Rocky Mountaineer! Travel Jasper – Whistler, with an
overnight in Quesnel. This train ride through breathtaking scenery takes you
back to a time when getting to your destination was part of the fun. Along the
way, see wild rivers and majestic mountains. Your rail journey ends in Whistler
where you will re-join your group.

From $2545 + $127.28 Canadian GST p.p. dbl. occ. Departs May 21, June 4, July 2, and August 27, 2010. Includes 8 meals and lodging accommodations. Air fare to gateway city is additional. Call for air add-on from your city.