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Featured Journey: Scotland
Featured Journey

Scotland
August 10–18, 2005
Experience Scotland’s magnificent natural beauty from the wild Highlands to the lowland Trossachs. Discover historic Scotland, including the homelands of William Wallace and Rob Roy. Visit Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Urquhart Castle and Scone Palace.

Visit Scotland’s famous lakes and see the beautiful Loch Katrine, the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and the mysterious Loch Ness. Learn the secrets of Scotland’s ancient whiskey artistry in a visit to the Famous Grouse Experience. Participate in an open discussion with friendly local residents
from various walks of life.


The South of France
April 14–26, 2005
Cruise past some of France’s most beautiful countryside and richest vineyards along the Rhône and Saône Rivers and top your journey off with five nights in Aix-en-Provence.

Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

 

Maritime Wonders & Newfoundland
June 26–July 6, 2005
Visit picturesque Nova Scotia, Cabot
Trail & Newfoundland.

 

Krakow, Poland
July 6–14, 2005
The spiritual capital of the nation expresses the heart and soul of the Polish people.

The Great Pacific Northwest
September 20–27, 2005
Explore the scenic waterways, rain forests and islands of the Pacific Northwest.

Chianti, Italy
September 25–October 3, 2005
Relish the comforts of an authentic Tuscan Villa, situated in the heart of the Chianti region overlooking the breathtaking Elsa Valley.

Saxony Cruise on the Elbe
October 17–26, 2005
Visit some of the most picturesque and historically significant cities in Germany’s Brandenburg and Saxony provinces.

SydneyAustralia and New Zealand — From the Outback to the Glaciers
October 29–November 17, 2005
Highlights: Melbourne • Alice Springs • Ayers Rock • Cairns • Great Barrier Reef • Sydney Opera House • Breakfast with the Kangaroos • Christchurch • Franz Josef Glacier Region • Queenstown • Milford Sound • Dine with a New Zealand family • Mt. Cook National Park.





 
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