Immerse yourself in the history, art and culture of Italy and Greece. The thrills of Rome and the ruins of Pompeii; the beauty of Capri and the Amalfi Coast; the wonders of Florence and majesty of Venice; mystical Assisi and ancient Athens. Don't miss this inspiring and fascinating adventure!

Tour Pace: A well paced tour of nearly three weeks duration, comprising of three separate itineraries in Jordan, Israel, and Egypt. Transfers and flights between the countries are relatively short giving you ample time to settle in to your new environment before the excitement begins. Hotels: Insight is an Eastern Mediterranean specialist. This means our purchasing power in the region allows us to negotiate with prestigious world-famous hotels such as the Marriott and Sheraton and pass the savings back to you. Cruise the Nile in style aboard your traditional Nile cruiser with its spacious cabins, bars, shops, lounge, restaurant and swimming pool.

Westbound - Picture a China tour that takes you behind the scenes at ancient treasures, exotic gardens, architectural masterpieces and compelling UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Warriors, includes a memorable 4-night cruise through the Yangtze River's Three Gorges aboard the Yangzi Explorer... and is filled with exclusive experiences ranging from an insider experience in Beijing's hutongs - including a visit with a local family. Experience China travel by rickshaw in Beijing, by sampan in Shennong Stream, via funicular up Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, and by gondola and on foot along the Great Wall. Meet a conservation expert at the Terra Cotta Warriors museum in Xi'an, and families at a Three Gorges Dam relocation village along the Yangtze. There's no end to the enriching discoveries you'll make on Tauck's comprehensive China tour!

2014 marks the 100th year since the Panama Canal first opened its interoceanic route - a U.S. Army Corps of Engineering feat that put Panama at the center of global trade. Combine the fun of Tauck's Costa Rica tours with a Panama Canal cruise on our 11-day The Panama Canal & Costa Rica and enjoy up-close discoveries of amazing wildlife, fascinating centuries-old cultures and man-made marvels, and two-night stays in Panama City and San Jose. A 6-night voyage aboard the newly renovated yacht m/v Tere Moana (formerly Le Levant) includes a complete transit of the Panama Canal, and an opportunity for cultural exchange with locals. Explore the rich interior and its abundant wildlife with our expert naturalists. Go swimming or snorkeling, land on white sand beaches via Zodiac craft, visit a gold museum in San Jose and learn how coffee beans are harvested and brewed to perfection. Experience the best of our Costa Rica tours with the pleasures of Tauck small ship cruising through the Panama Canal!

For those who visit Europe once in a lifetime and want to experience as much as possible, this is THE vacation to explore the Continent, from London and Vienna to Rome, Madrid, and Paris. Spend two nights each in Barcelona, London, Lucerne, Madrid, Nice, Paris, Rome, Sorrento, Vienna, and Venice. Then, there's the high-speed Eurostar train ride from London to Brussels, a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a Rhine cruise, the Black Forest, Rhine Falls, Liechtenstein, and Innsbruck. Also enjoy a special dinner at a local farm and a guided walking tour in Salzburg, Zagreb, a stop in Kumrovec for lunch and a visit to the Staro Selo Ethnological Museum, an overnight in Ljubljana, a private boat transfer in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, St. Paul de...