Stand in the shadow of the Acropolis and marvel at the fusion of modern buildings and crumbling ruins of the Athenian cityscape. Set sail for the Aegean Islands to see thatched windmills, blue-domed churches, white-washed houses, and pristine beaches.

Discover Berlin’s war-ridden past, tour Prague’s extravagant palace, visit Krakow’s Rynek Glówny, Europe’s largest medieval town square, and see the 90 statues that stand outside the extravagant Gothic-style Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest.

As soon as you arrive, you'll see why Dubrovnik is known as the "pearl of the Adriatic." Stroll the winding stone walls of this ancient city, taking in picturesque vistas of terracotta roof tops and sparkling blue waters. Travel north along the Dalmatian coastline, where you'll see stunning examples of Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, as well as a massive stone organ that's "played" by the lapping waves of the Adriatic Sea. Then head inland to the lakes and waterfalls of Plitvice National Park, a place so incredible it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue north to experience Ljubljana, the cultural centre and capital city of Slovenia, before ending your tour in Venice or continuing on to Rome.

Travel the Ring of Kerry, a scenic coastal route that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Emerald Isle, visit the birthplace of true genius at William Shakespeare’s childhood home, and stop by a local “chippie” for an authentic fish ‘n’ chips meal.

See the bubbling 6,285-foot-high Rincón de La Vieja Volcano, ride a horse to the cooling hacienda’s waterfalls, kayak on Arenal’s pristine lake, make your way up to Costa Rica’s Cloud Forest in Monteverde, and see cows, horses, and cowboys in Guanacaste.

Wander through the parks and beaches of the Miraflores District in Lima, visit the Indian Market in Pisac, ride a train up to the Incan city of Machu Picchu, travel to Lake Titicaca to explore its artificial islands and visit an indigenous Uros Island family.

Experience the imperial history of the Roman Pantheon, glimpse into ancient life in ruined Pompeii and visit the birthplace of the pizza. Then sail to the island of Sicily to discover the sprawling ruins in Agrigento and the ancient coastal town of Taormina.

Visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia to visit a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake and an ancient temple in Angkor Wat, and discover Thailand’s rich history and sacred temples in Bangkok.