| Around
the World by Private Jet
An Exploration of the World's Greatest
Treasures & Legendary Places
February 2-25,
2009
Dear Traveler,
Join us for an extraordinary 24-day journey around the
world by private jet, to explore the most treasured
and legendary places on Earth–places that have
inspired and captured the imagination of humankind for
centuries. more...
Itinerary
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Lima,
Cusco & Machu Picchu, Peru
Marvel at how
Incan and Spanish cultures intertwine in Cusco,
and visit Machu Picchu, the great citadel abandoned
by the Inca and rediscovered in 1911. |
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Easter
Island
Delve into
the mysteries of Easter Island's enormous moai
statues, fascinating clues to the island's famously
lost culture. |
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Apia, Samoa
Enjoy the hospitality and unspoiled beauty of
tropical Samoa, considered to be the cradle of Polynesian
culture. |
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Port
Douglas & The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Swim along the rainbow variety of marine life
in this extensive coral reef system and marine sanctuary
that is the world's largest World Heritage Area. |
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Angkor,
Cambodia Explore the astoundingly
beautiful Angkow Wat temple complex, one of the
world's great architectural triumphs, and discover
the hidden treasures within. |
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Lhasa,
Tibet See the majestic Potala Palace
in Lhasa–former home of the Dalai Lama, filled
with countless rooms richly decorated with centuries
of Buddhist artwork. |
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The
Taj Mahal, Agra, India Visit the
legendary Taj Mahal at Agra, a lasting masterpiece
of history's greatest builders, the Moguls. |
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Tanzania
Safari Adventure Enjoy a safari adventure
in the Serengeti National Park–home to a staggering
concentration of wildlife. |
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Luxor
& Giza, Egypt Admire Egypt's
legendary antiquities, or visit the ancient lost
city of the Nabataeans at Petra. |
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Fez,
Morocco Wander the colorful souks
and explore the treasures of Saharan kings in the
celebrated medina of Fez. |
Cost Per Person
Double Occupancy: $56,950
Single Occupancy supplement: $8,545
To receive a complimentary, full-color brochure with
complete details, please contact Rose Sundin in the
Rice alumni office at 800-742-3258 or 713-348-4678.
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