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Ancient Civilizations of the Red Sea
Destination:
Africa & Middle East
Countries:
Egypt, Jordan
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
2/1/2011
Explore the great legacy of the Eastern Mediterranean on this journey by land and sea. Visit the Egypt of the pharaohs, preserved in the Pyramids of Giza and the temples of Luxor. Walk the streets of ancient Petra, carved from the rose-red sandstone of Jordan’s hills. See treasures long protected at St. Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai desert, and admire the spectacular landscapes of Wadi Rum. Your seven-night cruise aboard the small ship Harmony V will call at ports along the Red Sea coast, blending days of discovery with the restful pleasures of life aboard. A pre-tour extension follows the old Silk Road to Syria’s landmark sites—Damascus, Palmyra and Aleppo. Throughout your journey excellent local guides will provide insight into the region’s past and intriguing aspects of its present.
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5995.00
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Namibia & South Africa by Sea: Natural Treasures and Human Accomplishments
Destination:
Africa & Middle East
Countries:
Namibia, South Africa
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
1/5/2011, 2/14/2011
Round the Cape of Good Hope with us as we voyage from the serene deserts of Namibia to Table Mountain, the Kirstenbosch wine country, and the wildlife preserves of South Africa, where many a member of “the big five” can be seen. This coastal journey allows us to marvel at the 150,000 birds winging their way across Walvis Bay, and travel through Namibia’s Bavarian-influenced towns to abandoned diamond mines. We’ll spend time exploring no fewer than five game reserves and national parks to admire the unbelievable variety of terrain in South Africa, and the creatures in them. From deep river ravines with seals and dolphins, to high savanna plateaus with giraffes, wildebeest and hyenas, to mountain wildernesses teeming with flowers and bird life, the transition from desert dunes to rugged forests will astonish and delight.
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10995.00
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Mozambique and Madagascar: Africa's Treasures
Destination:
Africa & Middle East
Countries:
Mauritania
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
1/17/2011, 1/31/2011
With its 1,500-mile coastline – replete with stunning beaches – stretching out upon the Indian Ocean, and its idyllic, sparsely inhabited tropical islands, Mozambique has emerged from Portuguese administration and civil war to become one of Africa’s rising stars in the last two decades. Madagascar is easily one of the most unique places on Earth – at first glance, it seems to be part of Africa, but don’t let the map fool you: it is 500 miles off the continent, having separated from it 160 million years ago.
On this expansive voyage discover these two African treasures – each with its unique cultural history and natural wonders, both equally extraordinary. In Mozambique the markets teem with trade and its wilderness north of the Zambezi River is a lush, pristine paradise. Snorkel and sightsee amid waters filled with loggerhead turtles and dazzlingly-hued tropical fish. Stroll through the narrow alleyways of Moçambique Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, it’s on to Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, sheltering 5% of the world’s plant and animal species (80% of those are unique to the island). When humans arrived, they came not from Africa, but from Borneo – giving this civilization a far more pronounced Asian character than anywhere on the African continent. You’ll see myriad species of spry lemurs scrambling in the baobab trees, snorkel among the anemones and starfish of tiny offshore islands, and wander through virgin rain forests where chameleons perch and butterflies flit. This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to see wildlife found nowhere else on the planet.
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11995.00
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From the Imperial Cities to the Gold & Ivory Coasts: Exploring West Africa's Cultural and Natural Treasures
Destination:
Africa & Middle East, Europe
Countries:
Morocco, Senegal, Spain, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana
Travel Style:
Small Ship Ocean & Adventure Cruises
Departure Dates:
11/30/2010, 3/16/2011
The region of Africa explored in this itinerary comprises of a mosaic that is varied, rich, and diverse. Some of the continent’s ancient kingdoms flourished in these lands, and these seldom-visited countries are also home to some of the last remaining primeval rain forests in West Africa. Beyond the scenic delights, we have fashioned this voyage to focus on the countries’ culture and peoples as well as its rich biodiversity. Morocco beckons with Marrakech’s Djemaa el-Fna Square, where there is a cacophony of oral storytellers, jugglers, and snake charmers. Explore the natural wonders of Arrecife on the Canary Islands, enchanting Laayoune, and the wildlife of Abuko Nature Reserve in The Gambia. We continue our voyage of discovery in Dakar, Senegal’s beautiful capital city. In Monrovia, Liberia’s capital founded in 1822 and named after U.S. President James Monroe, we will sail along the country’s coast and explore Sapo National Park, known for its rich wildlife. Among the highlights of our voyage is our exploration of Ghana’s famed “Castle Coast” and Kakum National Park, where an aerial walkway rises 100 feet above the forest floor allowing us to view life in the rain forest canopy as well as the many special events we have arranged, including meeting with local government officials, private visits, and musical performances.
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12995.00
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