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Discover Croatia’s rich heritage and stunning Dalmatian coastline. Charting a course through the cities of Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik, the journey pauses for sea-to-table oysters in Ston, a quaint coastal village. Croatia’s culinary delicacies are also the order of the day at Celebration Dinner in Dubrovnik paired with wine and grappa. Explore Plitvice National Park, one of Europe’s great natural wonders.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Habitat Conservation at Plitvice National Park

Join a Local Expert to explore Plitvice National Park. Learn about the studies taking place to monitor and protect the natural habitat, and education initiatives on the marine environment and best practices for a low-impact experience. The site participates in habitat restoration and is constantly working to protect the parks natural ecosystems and animal population.

Travel from Paris to the D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy and on to the beautiful Loire Valley on this in-depth France and Normandy tour. Imagine life as a French noble as you are welcomed to a 17th century château and learn about the battles that were fought here through the ages.

Iconic and Be My Guest Experience - Mont Saint-Michel and 17th-Century Chateau d'Eporce Visit
Savor your first sight of the fortified island of Mont Saint-Michel and cross the causeway to explore the tidal island town. Then, walk among the wild hyacinths in the beautiful gardens of the 17th-century Chateau d'Eporce, during a unique Be My Guest experience. Enjoy a selection of local wines and taste some home-cooked specialties created by the chateau’s resident culinary expert, Lydia.

Blaze a trail and tick off the Treasures of Ireland on this quick jaunt around the Emerald Isle, including stops in Dublin, Cork and Cobh, Titanic’s final fateful stop. Learn all about Viking history, kiss the Blarney Stone and watch in wonder as the idyllic Ring of Kerry unfolds.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Deenagh Lodge

Enjoy freshly baked goods in Ireland's most charming tea room. Deenagh Lodge, located at the entrance of Killarney National Park, advocates for positive changes in society and provides training and employment opportunities to over 30 Down Syndrome adults.

Discover the spectacular sites of Morocco. View Morocco's largest mosque in Casablanca and indulge in a feast of aromatic tagines and exotic fruits inside the ancient palace in Fes. Then take time to watch the enticing art of belly dancing. Be awed by the rugged red mountains of Dades Valley, then sip wild-herb tea alongside local nomads. Before you reach Marrakesh, walk around one of Morocco's most impressive kasbahs at the gate of the Saraha, an earthen clay fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Marrakesh for Tea and snacks
Visit the ladies of a local women’s cooperative as they welcome you for tea and cakes at their community Café in Marrakesh.

Embrace the timeless tradition and modern spirit of Japan’s iconic sites, from the neon skyline of Tokyo to the foodie hotspot of Osaka. Relax in the soothing hot springs of Kotohira, spend the night in a traditional ryokan and contemplate world peace in Hiroshima.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® and Be My Guest Experience - Gokayama Washi Paper Workshop and Traditional Japanese Ryokan Lunch

Help support a local business with a visit to a washi paper workshop. You'll watch the family at work, and test your paper-making skills for yourself. The following day, enjoy a kaiseki lunch at a traditional Japanese ryokan near Kyoto where you will learn about local customs.

Add a dash of emoción to your journey across the Iberian Peninsula, following an enticing trail of tapas, architectural triumphs and centuries-old art on this 13 day adventure through Spain and Portugal. You'll ramble through Barcelona, people-watch in Madrid, and stroll along the golden beaches of Costa del Sol. Other famous highlights along the way include the ancient cave dwellings at Guadix, Lisbon's iconic Belém Tower and the world's greatest Gothic Cathedral in sizzling Seville.

Included Sightseeing - Valencia and Lisbon

See the Art Nouveau, Train Station Estación del Norte, Cathedral, Towers of Serrano and Quart and the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. In Lisbon, View Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries on your sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist.