Discovery Tours by Gate 1

Highlights

• Experience a traditional Afternoon High Tea at world-famous Harrods Visit Chartwell, family home of Winston Churchill, now a museum dedicated to the beloved Prime Minister Experience 700 years of history at romantic 13th century Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn View astounding Avebury Stone Circle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, erected over 4500 years ago Walking tour in the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, traces the footsteps of William Shakespeare Journey into the unique Cotswold countryside with its charming thatch cottages and rolling hillsides Tour Blenheim Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and birthplace of Winston Churchill Visit the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, a World Heritage Site Enjoy a peaceful cruise on stunning Windermere Lake with its breathtaking panoramas Walk through Levens Hall, a grand manor house with its fine Elizabethan interior and topiary garden In dazzling Grasmere visit the resting place of William Wordsworth and tiny Dove Cottage where he once lived Pay respects at the somber Garden of Remembrance and imposing Air Disaster Memorial in Lockerbie Tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, floating residence of the Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years Visit splendid Edinburgh Castle perched high above the city; view the magnificent crown jewels Tour Stirling Castle and its beautiful gardens, a favored residence of the Stewart kings and queens A walking tour of York reveals the striking medieval center of this ancient city enclosed by towering walls

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
• Discover Dubai, the quintessential land of striking opulence that stands beside ancient mosques
• Specially arranged lunch and meeting at Dubai's important Sheikh Mohammed Centre
• Admire the glitter of the gold souk with its dazzling displays
• Board a traditional abra for a ride on Dubai Creek, view a perfect snapshot of Dubai's contrasts

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
• Tour Lisbon’s impressive Jeronimos Monastery, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Travel to Sintra, lush with lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments.
• Flamenco dancing lessons have been arranged just for you in Seville to acquaint you with this passionate and fiery dance.
• Visit Seville's Gothic Cathedral, one of the largest in the world with its original minaret, the Giralda Bell Tower.

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
• Exploration of the Yucatan begins at Ek Balam, one of the largest Mayan ruins in Mexico
• In magical Valladolid, stroll the picturesque square with its rows of colorful historic buildings
• Tour the wondrous ancient ruins of Chichén Itzá, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• View the distinctive architecture of Merida at the ornate 15th century Casa Montejo

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Visit Old Jaffa, the ancient port city known for its biblical links with Solomon, Jonah and St. Peter Walking tour in Tel Aviv highlights the splendid Bauhaus architecture, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site In Haifa, view the Baha'i Shrine and see the magnificent and serene Baha'i Gardens Descend by cable car to the magical underwater grottos and sea caves at Rosh Hanikra Enjoy wine tasting and a vineyard tour at a boutique hilltop winery in the Golan Heights Visit the Hula Valley Nature Reserve; view the multimedia presentation about this unique ecosystem Pamper yourself in the warm thermal pools or float in the waters of the Dead Sea On the fabled mountaintop of Masada, you'll be transported back in time to the days of King Herod Discover the "golden" city of Jerusalem, one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world Participate in the Temple Mount "Sifting Project" of ancient rubble dating back to the Temple period In Jerusalem, share a Sabbath Dinner with a family at their private home - a feast of local favorites! Attend a fabulous performance of the dramatic "Sound & Light Show" at David's Citadel Visit the Jerusalem Archaeological Park and Davidson Center offering a window into Jerusalem's glorious past

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Visit the magnificent Larco Herrera Museum in Lima with its pre-Columbian masterpieces and stunning exhibition of gold and priceless jewels Stroll the cobbled streets of Arequipa and marvel at the superb examples of Spanish colonial architecture Travel to the dramatic Colca Canyon, thought to be twice as deep as the Grand Canyon -- view the flight of rare Andean condors Meet a humble Aymara family and learn about their farming methods, local customs, daily struggles and share a specially-prepared farm lunch Boat excursion to the fascinating floating Uros Islands where the indigenous people of the area - the Uros - live on tiny islands that dot the lake Stand in awe at the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, the last stand of the Incas in their defense against the Spanish conquistadors Discover the crowning achievement of Inca ingenuity at the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" Join a traditional Peruvian family for a delectable home-cooked dinner in their home along with an informative cultural exchange