Encounter a mélange of culture, religion, art and architecture. Tour Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek and learn about nomadic life in the village of Burana. ExploreRussian-accented Almaty in Kazakhstan. In Uzbekistan discover Khiva, a UNESCO site; watch silk weavers and visit an art studio in Bukhara; experience Samarkand's treasures; and see the world's oldest Quaran in Tashkent.

Travel to the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fez and Marrakech: View the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis; wander the alleys of Fez; visit a Berber village; take a sunset camel ride at the edge of the Sahara; and view the spectacular scenery of the High Atlas Mountains.  Discover Marrakech's medina and Djemaa el Fna Square.  Conclude in Casablanca.

Join us for a journey from the azure Aegean to the beautiful Red Sea, exploring the treasures of Greece, Egypt and Jordan aboard the exclusively chartered, 5-star Le Bougainville. Marvel at the Minoan Palace at Knossos on Crete. Visit the brilliant New Alexandria Library, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the rose-red city of Petra and transit the Suez Canal. Optional pre-trip extension in Greece and post-trip to Israel.

Join archaeologist William Saturno in Chiapas and discover the rich cultural traditions and dazzling archeology and architecture of the Maya. Explore the UNESCO world heritage site of Palenque. Marvel at more remote sites such as Yaxchilan and Tonina to see remarkably well-preserved murals. Chiapas is one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world and we venture to the heart of the Lacandón jungle, with scarlet macaws and howler monkeys. Enjoy San Cristobal de la Casas, a stunning colonial city nestled in mountainous central highlands.

Explore Earth's last frontier aboard M.S. L'Austral, one of the finest vessels in Antarctica, featuring private balconies in 95% of the ocean-view staterooms. Experience fantastically shaped icebergs, turquoise glaciers, bustling penguin rookeries and breaching whales. Join an expedition team of world-class naturalists and board sturdy Zodiac craft for excursions. Enjoy two nights in Buenos Aires. Optional extension to Iguazú Falls.

This incredible 10-day voyage follows Charles Darwin’s revolutionary observations of this remarkable world. Experience the astounding biodiversity of the UNESCO-inscribed Galápagos archipelago, home to unique reptiles, birds, plants and aquatic life.  Cruise aboard the Six-Star, all-Suite Silver Origin, designed specifically to navigate the remote archipelago of the Galápagos. Only here can you get up close to the spiny-backed iguanas and sea birds, and snorkel alongside playful seals. Quito Pre-Program Option or Post-Program Option to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.

Experience Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, the necropolis at Saqqara, the enigmatic Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Relax during a 4-night cruise on Lake Nasser. See the temples at Abu Simbel and sail down the Nile on a 3-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens and Karnak. Optional 5-day/4-night Jordan post-tour extension.

Discover Vietnam’s captivating beauty and enduring traditions on this 17-day journey. Experience the French-accented capital Hanoi; cruise through scenic Ha Long Bay; visit Da Nang’s acclaimed Cham Museum; explore the colorful village of Hoi An and the imperial capital of Hue. Explore the Mekong River Delta and bustling Saigon. Optional extension to the temples of Angkor.

Experience Jerusalem, sacred to three major religions. Visit Yad Vashem, a living memorial to the Holocaust. Journey to Masada and float in the Dead Sea. Travel to the Palestinian Territories, into the West Bank cities of Bethlehem and Ramallah. Visit a Druze village in the Golan Heights and explore cosmopolitan Tel Aviv. Hear from incredible guest speakers throughout the trip.

Visit Badwater Salt Flats (282 feet below sea level) and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of all 11,049 feet of Telescope Peak. Hike amid surreal sand dune landscapes and between the multi-hued walls of Golden Canyon; experience sunrise at Zabriskie Point; and visit Ubehebe Crater.