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featured trip
| Mandarin China | Oct 6, 2008 - Oct 23, 2008 |
Explore the ancient yet rapidly transforming nation of China on this extraordinary travel program featuring a three-night Yangtze cruise and both traditional and modern aspects of Chinese culture. Begin in Beijing and discover the legendary
Great Wall and the splendors of the Forbidden City. Continue to the ancient capital of Xi’an to see the incredible army of terra-cotta warriors protecting the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Cruise the fabled Yangtze River through the dramatic Gorges, visiting ancient villages and the impressive Yangtze River Dam while enjoying the finest service, accommodations, and Continental and Asian cuisine aboard the deluxe Victoria Katarina. Conclude in cosmopolitan
Shanghai, where colonial-style boulevards and colorful street life contrast with the bustle of this growing global commercial center. |
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2008 programs
| Mandarin China | October 6 - October 23, 2008 |
| Treasures of the Arabian Gulf | November 14 - November 25, 2008 |
2009 programs
| The Essence of Southeast Asia | February 7 - February 21, 2009 |
| Jordan: History, Nature, and Culture | April 18 - April 26, 2009 |
| Empires of the East | May 4 - May 18, 2009 |
| China for Families | July 7 - July 19, 2009 |
| The Trans-Siberian Railway: A Journey on the Most Famous Railroad in the World | July 10 - July 26, 2009 |
| Mongolian Adventure: Land of the Nomad | July 14 - July 30, 2009 |
| Town and Country in Japan: Kyoto and the Noto Peninsula | September 9 - September 18, 2009 |
| Islands of Indonesia | September 16 - September 29, 2009 |
| Turkey by Land and Sea | September 21 - October 6, 2009 |
| Mandarin China | September 27 - October 13, 2009 |
| The Great Rail Journey Featuring the New Royal Rajasthan Palace on Wheels | October 11 - October 24, 2009 |
| Ancient Mysteries of the Near East: A Private Air Expedition | October 24 - November 7, 2009 |
