Swim with sea lions, wander through catacombs lined with colonial bones... cook traditional recipes... meet llamas and alpacas and more, as the height of adventure, the thrill of discovery, and the hunt for centuries-old mysteries old come together for your family on Tauck Bridges' Peru vacation adventure! As you discover the secrets of this ancient land from today's capital, Lima, to its original Incan capital of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and mysterious Machu Picchu, you'll paint pottery, get blessed by a shaman, go horseback riding or river rafting, see Peruvian Pasos dance, weave bracelets with schoolchildren, ride the rails to a lost city, find clues to daily life in a Cusco market, take a chocolate-making class, play a pan flute and much more. It's the perfect Peru vacation for your family!

This grand vacation is perfect for those who wish to experience all of Italy, including the Isle of Capri and Sicily. In the cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice, guided sightseeing and highlight visits are included to St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum in Rome, Michelangelo's David, and the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. In Venice, enjoy a guided walking tour featuring the Rialto Bridge, the Bovolo Spiral Staircase, Doges' Palace with the Bridge of Sighs, and a visit to St. Mark's Square and Basilica...

From the lush green Pacific coast of Vancouver board VIA Rail's The Canadian for a once in a lifetime overnight train journey. Relax in the dome car and experience panoramic views of snow capped mountains, glacial lakes, rushing rivers and the sheer unspoiled wilderness of Canada. Arrive in Jasper and see the dramatic Maligne Canyon and its picture-perfect lake, where you enjoy breakfast with a view! Travel one of the world's most spectacular roads, the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Feel like royalty while overnighting at the fabulous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Banff Springs Hotel. Discover the natural beauty of Morainne Lake, the powerful Bow Falls and impressive Hoodoos. Experience a day on a Ranch in the Alberta plains, complete with a wagon ride in search of buffalo and a BBQ lunch in the great outdoors. End your journey in cosmopolitan Calgary.

Tour Pace: Your days in Jordan and Cairo are packed with interesting visits that require a bit of walking, but well worth the effort. Once aboard your Nile cruise, there is more time to relax, enjoy the changing scenery and absorb the depth of history on show. Hotels: Most hotels here hail from the prestigious and well respected Marriott group. In Cairo your sumptuous hotel is well located - a tranquil oasis in the bustling city. While your comfortable, well equipped Nile cruiser is in the traditional style.

The romance of Italy comes to life. Explore the lakes region your way when you choose between a scenic boat ride on Lake Maggiore or a visit to a local farm for a cheese and wine tasting. Explore the rugged coast and remote fishing villages of the Cinque Terre. Spend four relaxing nights in a Tuscan villa. Discover the hilltop town of San Gimignano. Experience medieval life at the Palazzo Davanzati. Visit a winery in the countryside and learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Wander a Florentine food market. Spend two wonderful nights in Venice.