Discover a side of Portugal few travellers have seen. Enjoy multi-night stays on the remote islands of Sao Miguel in the Acores (Azores) and on Madeira, the "pearl of the Atlantic." Explore medieval towns, charming coastal villages and breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, indulge in Portuguese cuisine, regional wines and traditional entertainment. Visit Sintra, Cascais and Estoril on Portugal's Riviera. Tour Lisbon and see how the Old World blends with the modern.

Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Jordan and Egypt. Spend a full day at the stunning stone-carved hidden city of Petra. Be welcomed for lunch at a Bedouin camp in the remarkable Wadi Rum desert. Luxuriate at a Dead Sea resort and spa. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs - Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples, and the tombs on the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Cruise down the legendary Nile for three nights. Dedicated Egyptologists provide insight throughout your journey. Bask in the warmth of Egyptian and Jordanian hospitality. Explore an endlessly fascinating part of the world where history and an energetic culture come together.

Bask in the splendour and romance of Europe's imperial cities, Prague, Vienna and Budapest with 3-night stays in each city. In Prague, walk the Golden Lane, a delightful neighbourhood of tiny, medieval houses, and indulge in your choice of local restaurants during a Dine Around Dinner. Delight in the baroque marvels of Vienna's Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years. Visit a 14th century Hungarian castle where knights recreate the days of chivalry. Visit a horse farm on the Hungarian Great Plain and thrill to the skilled horsemanship of the Csikos. Cruise the Danube River through the beautiful scenery of the Wachau Valley.

This included city TOUR focuses on Lima's rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. Enjoy a scenic drive south along the Pan-American Highway to Pisco, the wine capital of Peru, CRUISE out to the Ballestas Islands, which are inhabited by a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds, including boobies, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins.

Tour Pace: Well paced with three-nights in Killarney, and overnight stays in Galway and Blarney. The driving days are of a reasonable length with scenic stops offering photo opportunities. Hotels: The four hotels on this tour range from the contemporary Burlington in Dublin and Galway’s stylish Clayton Hotel, to the cosmopolitan Killarney Towers and the Blarney Golf Resort, set amongst 170 acres of the Shournagh Valley. Please Note: In some parts of Ireland, the remote nature and limited seasonality means hotels are often more basic, modest and simpler in style than Insight hotels elsewhere in Europe, especially in the larger or capital cities. These properties are typically family-run establishments and have completely individual character - which is part of their attraction. The key attribute of these properties is their easy access to the wonders of the beautiful countryside and more remote towns and villages.