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The Top 10 Once in a Lifetime Experiences

September 12, 2022

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1.      South African Safari:

Start in Cape Town South Africa, tour the wine country, Robben Island, Table Mountain and venture into Kruger National Park. From there travel up to Zimbabwe and the majestic Victoria Falls, and onwards to Kenya for a grand safari following the great migration to Tanzania at Kilimanjaro National Park.

 

2.      The Orient Express:

Travel the legendary orient express from Paris to Istanbul, Tukey, explore old“ Constantinople” founded in the 7th century BCE. Marvel at the crossroads of European, Asian and Middle Eastern culture. Then travel onwards to the richest country in the world Doha (Qatar), down the spice route to Delhi and Mumbai(India)

 

3.      Northern Africa and the Sahara Desert

With a history stretching back nearly 10,000years, Morocco has been crisscrossed by Roman legions and Berber caravans. Marvel at the Egyptian Great Pyramids of Giza and countless other treasures of more than two millennia. Head towards southern Tunisia, to take a caravan on camelback from oasis to oasis through the Sahara Desert, sleep in cave hotels in the Atlas Mountains and marvel at the sheer natural beauty of this arid landscape.

 

4.      The Grand Pilgrimage

As the birthplace of four of the world's biggest religions - Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Christianity – Israel, Jordan and Nepal have long been pilgrimage sites for millennia. See with your own eyes the Dome of the Rock, Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount of Olives, Tomb of King David and Herodion. Venture to Jordan to see Petra and Jabal Al-Madbah Mountain. Walk in the footsteps of Kathmandu, the country's fabled capital, from Dwarika’s hotel to Durbar Square, site of the Temple of the Living Goddess.

 

5.      Antarctica Explorer & Ushuaia

Antarctica is an extraordinary and deeply inspiring destination filled with unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Take a voyage across the Southern Ocean, where you join the ranks of legendary explorers like Sir Ernest Shackleton, and enjoy the thrilling company of our own award-winning Expedition Team, each deeply familiar with the wonders of Antarctica.

 

6.      Wonders of the Galápagos & Machu Picchu

One of the world’s most spectacular destinations, the Galápagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador, offer a fascinating open-air wildlife museum that stirs the explorer in everyone. Then take an exclusive visit to a village in the Sacred Valley and a guided exploration of Machu Picchu, the awe-inspiring “Lost City” of the Incas in the Andes mountains.

 

7.      Asia City Explorer: Tokyo & Hong Kong

Explore these exciting, complex cities of contradictions. From Hong Kong night markets with herbal compounds and modern stores with cutting-edge electronics. Gleaming skyscrapers designed according to the traditional principles of feng shui. A cacophony of sounds juxtaposed with a calming sunset over the gorgeous harbor. Marvel at the unique balancing act between Japan's ancient traditions and its sleek, modern outlook. Bullet train back in time to Kyoto, the cultural center of Japan, discovering its teashops, shrines, Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavillion) and famed Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. 

 

8.      Private Island Paradise in The Maldives

Nestled between Sri Lanka and India in the Indian Ocean you will find an archipelago of islands, each with its own private retreat. From 5-star luxury hotels to your own villa, the Maldives take your regular beach vacation to a new ultra-luxurious level.

 

9.      Discover the Middle East: Qatar, Dubai and Oman

Steeped-in-tradition in Qatar you can learn about the ancient pursuit of falconry, watch camels race across the desert and admire traditional dhows (wooden cargo boats) bobbing on the water. Explore the capitals of Doha and Dubai two world-class cities, thanks to their spectacular modern skylines. In Oman Explore a land of vibrant souks, nesting sea turtles and stunning scenic beauty where bronze-age archeological sites yield ancient stonecutter's tools, and souks offer pashmina shawls in every color of the rainbow. With vistas that run from windswept beaches to city streets, along with boundless deserts, historic fortresses and majestic mountains on a single inspiring itinerary.

  

10.  Oceania: Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea

Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea area wonderland of natural spectacles, from the Great Barrier Reef and majestic fjords to brooding volcanoes and bubbling thermal pools. Yet the region still boasts proud Aboriginal cultures and pockets of cosmopolitan verve, as well as some of the most majestic beaches, like in the Whitsundays. While forest-cloaked mountains and coral-ringed islands set the stage for one of the world's most flamboyant cultures on the Solomon Islands.

 

 

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