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Grand Tour of Japan (Vacations by Rail)
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14 Days
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$6695
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Grand Tour of Japan
 IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND TRADITIONS OF JAPAN ON THIS ALL-ENCOMPASSING JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN
Absorb ancient history and timeless tradition as we travel through the 'Land of the Rising Sun' by futuristic bullet train. Sample Japanese whiskey, soak up the spectacular sight of Mount Fuji, experience an authentic tea ceremony and explore the bustling cities of Tokyo and Hiroshima on an all-encompassing route through Japan's highlights.
Highlights:
* Rail travel onboard Shinkansen bullet trains
* Hotel accommodations for 13 nights
* 16 meals
* Guided tour of Sapporo
* Visit to Yoichi Distillery, including a tasting of Nikka whiskey
* Explore Hakodate, including its bustling seafood market
* Sightseeing tour of Tokyo
* Hakone, including a guided tour and cruise across Lake Ashi
* Visit to Mount Fuji and Matsumoto Castle
* Excursion to Hida Folk Village and tour of Takayama
* Kyoto, including a traditional tea ceremony
* Sightseeing tours of Nara and Hakata
* Discover Hiroshima, with a guided tour and talk from a Hiroshima survivor or descendant
* Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
* Services of a professional tour escort and knowledgeable local guides for touring |
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Five-Star India's Golden Triangle, Tigers & Shimla (Vacations by Rail)
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13 Days
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$1795
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Five-Star India's Golden Triangle, Tigers & Shimla
 MARVEL AT HISTORIC TEMPLES, SPOT AN ELUSIVE TIGER AND VISIT BEAUTIFUL PALACES
Spend 13 days exploring colorful India on this round-trip journey from Delhi. We explore the country’s historic temples and palaces and visit the wild Ranthambore National Park. Our trip is enhanced by luxurious hotel accommodations and travel aboard some of the country’s most impressive trains. Begin in Delhi, where you board the Shatabdi Express, which travels to Shimla. In Shimla, a guided tour introduces us to the colonial past of this city in Northern India. After a day to explore at leisure, we return to Delhi to explore both the Old and New parts of town, immersing ourselves in “real” India. From Delhi, we board Gatimaan Express and feel the excitement come to a pinnacle as we head toward the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, a 16th-century city constructed of red sandstone. The tour wraps up as we try to spot wild Bengal Tigers in Ranthambore National Park and explore the “pink city” of Jaipur. The contrasts of India are displayed beautifully on this tour.
Highlights:
* Rail travel on board the Shatabdi Express, Gatimaan Express and Toy Train
* Hotel accommodations for 12 nights
* 30 meals
* Special guest speaker in Shimla
* Guided city tours in Delhi, Shimla and Jaipur
* See the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and the Amber Fort
* 2 game drives in Ranthambore National Park
* Transportation aboard a Volvo motorcoach
* Services of a professional tour escort and knowledgeable local guides for touring |
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Discovering Japan (Vacations by Rail)
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12 Days
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$4595
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Discovering Japan
 BY DELUXE MOTORCOACH, TRAIN AND FERRY, SPEND 12 DAYS EXPLORING THE “LAND OF THE RISING SUN” FROM TOKYO TO MIYAJIMA.
Come experience the insatiable pull of Japan through its colorful cities, fascinating points of interest and amazing historical sites. The tour begins in Tokyo, where you have two days to explore before moving on to cities such as Hakone at the base of Mt. Fuji, the mountain town of Takayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka, where futuristic innovation is brought to life. Guided excursions through places like Mount Fuji and Matsumoto Castle present intriguing facts, and our cruise to see the Itsukushima Shrine is truly memorable. A true highlight of this journey is the traditional tea ceremony in a thatched farmhouse. The contrasts of modern life and Japan’s rich history are exemplified beautifully on this expedition.
Highlights:
* Rail travel on Shinkansen bullet trains
* Hotel accommodations for 11 nights
* 15 meals, including a welcome dinner in Tokyo, dinner of contemporary Japanese cuisine in Pontocho Alley and a farewell dinner in Osaka
* Full-day guided tour of Tokyo
* Excursions to Mount Fuji and Matsumoto Castle
* Visit to the Hida Folk Village and a tour of Takayama
* Cruise to Miyajima Island to see the Itsukushima Shrine
* Visit to the A-Bomb Dome Museum and a talk from a Hiroshima survivor or successor
* Guided tours of Hiroshima, Hakone, Osaka, Nara and Kyoto
* A traditional tea ceremony
* Deluxe motorcoach, rail, and ferry travel provided throughout tour
* Services of a professional tour escort and knowledgeable local guides for touring |
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India's Palace on Wheels (Vacations by Rail)
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14 Days
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$5595
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India's Palace on Wheels
 AN ADVENTURE ON ONE OF INDIA'S FAMOUS HOTELS TRAINS, THE PALACE ON WHEELS
Magnificent palaces and forts are waiting to be discovered on this Indian rail adventure aboard the Palace on Wheels train. Experience the lifestyle of the Maharajahs as we visit walled cities, marvel at the astonishing Taj Mahal and enjoy tiger spotting in Ranthambore National Park.
Highlights:
* Rail travel onboard the Palace on Wheels in a private cabin (6 nights on train)
* Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
* 35 meals
* Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Shimla sightseeing tours
* Visit to the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
* Visit to Udaipur and cruise across Lake Pichola
* Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
* Amber Fort and Palace of the Winds
* Excursion to Chittorgarh Fort
* All rail and VOLVO coach travel throughout your tour
* Toyota Innova car transfers in Shimla
* Services of a professional tour escort and knowledgeable local guides for touring |
