Discover the treasures of Portugal on this handcrafted 10-night program, featuring three nights in Lisbon and a seven-night cruise through the Douro River Valley. Begin in Portugal’s humming capital, enjoying its neighborhoods, monuments and splendid Jerónimos Monastery. Travel to romantic Óbidos and Coimbra, home to Portugal’s revered university. Spend time exploring Porto, an enigmatic harbor town known for its storied Ribeira district and bohemian culture. Then cruise aboard a first-class ship through the fabled Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated winemaking region. Carve a path through sculpted hills and bucolic lands steeped in winemaking traditions. Daily excursions feature wine estates and charming townships, including Vila Real, Lamego and Salamanca, Spain. Along the way, indulge in regional dishes, local pastries and authentic port wines. Plus, enjoy an authentic Portuguese folk show and traditional “Tuna” performance! This journey features a choice of included excursions to personalize your journey and an extensive meal plan. No single supplement for solo travelers!

Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 to reserve today!

Embark on a mesmerizing 7-night river cruise through the Netherlands and Germany, culminating in the enchanting beauty of Switzerland. Immerse yourself in a captivating journey filled with alluring history, awe-inspiring architecture, and nature. Begin your adventure in Amsterdam and cruise the canals fronted by stately Dutch Golden Age mansions. In Cologne, admire the twin-spired Gothic Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take in the city’s medieval history. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Rhine Promenade in Koblenz and take some time to relax in a cafe or beer garden. Explore the Palace Gardens at Heidelberg Castle, one of Germany’s most famous landmarks overlooking the city, or visit the Wilhelm-Hack-Museum in Ludwigshafen to see an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art featuring works by famous artists from around the world. Visit Strasbourg’s wine cellars and half-timbered homes in “La Petite France,” and hike beneath the Black Forest evergreen canopy of Grimm’s fairy tales. Before ending your journey in Basel, visit Breisach, a lovely German town resting among rolling vineyards.

Please contact Go Next at 800-842-9023 to reserve today!

Feat. Julia Morgan, Professor and Chair, Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences

Discover the legacy of Viking explorers and intrepid fishermen in the land of fire and ice aboard the 148- guest National Geographic Explorer. Venture over the remote fjords, volcanic isles and snow-capped plateaus. Hike cooled lava fields with expert naturalists, kayak along dramatic shorelines, and Zodiac cruise into remarkable inlets during this unrivaled expedition. Plus, witness the rich biodiversity that Iceland has to offer, including puffins, gannets, and humpback whales.

Please contact Lindblad Expeditions at 888-773-9007 or groups@expeditions.com to reserve today!

Feat. Cin-Ty Lee, Harry Carothers Wiess Professor of Geology, Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences

Glimpse a world primeval on this singular 14-day safari through some of Southern Africa’s great wildlife sanctuaries in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia. On this small group tour limited to 24 travelers, encounter one of the planet’s last unspoiled natural refuges – the African savannah. The adventure begins with sightseeing in Johannesburg’s renowned Soweto district, and visits to Nelson Mandela’s and Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s homes. Leaving urban life behind, spend three nights near Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls. Experience the spectacular falls – among the world’s largest – up close on a guided walk and take a game drive in search of the elusive black rhino. A relaxing “Sundowner” Zambezi dinner cruise offers another opportunity to observe wildlife. For a window on local life, visit Victoria Falls town and a local village. Continuing on to Botswana’s Chobe National Park, which boasts one of Africa’s largest concentrations of wildlife, embark on sensational boat safaris and game drives with three nights here. Then take a privately chartered flight to Zambia for a small group tour highlight: unparalleled wildlife viewing at South Luangwa National Park, an untouched region of eastern Zambia along the meandering Luangwa River. During a relaxing three-night stay at the Mfuwe Lodge, enjoy a variety of activities, including open-vehicle game drives, walking safaris, a local school visit, and community performances, before transferring to Lusaka for the flight home. Discover South Africa’s sparkling “Mother City,” Cape Town, with an optional 4-day/3-night post-tour extension, including a full-day Cape Peninsula tour and a full-day Cape Town and Winelands tour.

Please contact Odysseys Unlimited at 888-370-6765 to reserve today!