Tulip Time River Cruise: April 6-14, 2013

Discover picturesque Holland and Belgium in the spring on this marvelous river cruise vacation! Drink in the colorful blooming beauty of famous Keukenhof Gardens, vibrant gardens with the world’s largest bulb flower park, take photos of the charming windmills at Kinderdijk, and learn about Holland’s complex flood controls at the fascinating Delta Works. Discover St. Baaf’s Cathedral in medieval Ghent, explore Antwerp, and visit Maastricht, the university town on the borders of Belgium and Germany. End your cruise with a canal cruise in Amsterdam. All of this is waiting for you on this vacation sure to delight all of your senses!

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• To make a reservation, call 1-877-303-7735. Please make sure to give the Travel Learn code for this trip, which is WAA 30407.

The Dalmatian Coast (Croatia): June 1-8, September 21-28, or October 5-12, 2013

**This Wayfarers' Walking Tour is rated Level 2

Croatia's beautiful walled city, Dubrovnik, is the starting point for this journey through one of Europe's most diverse and beautiful countries. As we travel northwards, our path takes us through cypress woods, along coastal headlands and rural tracks, into dramatic gorges and along rambling streets.  The sparkling sea views and sleepy harbor villages, with their milk-white limestone buildings, are the perfect environment for the steady pace of life and relaxed café culture.  It becomes apparent that Croatia is still the authentic and uncommercialized Mediterranean associated with a bygone era.  We also gain an insight into the break up of Yugoslavia and spend time in places which were directly affected by the early 1990's war as well as driving through the neighboring coast of Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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Burgundy & Provence from Côte d'Azur to Paris: June 2-13, 2013

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your adventure begins with an overnight on the French Riviera, also known as the Cote d’Azur. Then travel to Arles in the Provence region to board your ship. Upon leaving this town, sail through the peaceful Camargue area before returning north to Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as Mâcon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, and fascinating Beaune. Your vacation ends in Paris with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and free time to explore the remarkable “City of Light” on your own! You’re sure to return home from this vacation with lots of memories and photos to share.

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• To make a reservation, call 1-877-303-7735. Please make sure to give the Travel Learn code for this trip, which is WAA 30603.

Jane Austen Country (England): June 16-22 or October 6-12, 2013

**This Wayfarers' Walking Tour is rated Level 1

One of English literature's best loved authors, Jane Austen, wittily observed preindustrial English society from a sheltered and gentrified family life in Hampshire. The literary walk of her lifetime takes us to many of her haunts, including the village of Steventon where her father was Rector, and the gentle rolling countryside that forms the backdrop to much of her work. A walk through rich meadows and snug valleys, handsome estates and civilized landscapes intersperses two visits to Chawton, where Jane moved at the age of 33, and a talk and discussion with a Jane Austen expert. These take us on paths she probably used passing timeless cottages she would have known. The week closes in Winchester, once capital of the ancient kingdom of Wessex, where Jane is buried in the ancient cathedral.

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Hadrian's Wall & The Lake District (England): June 30 - July 6 or August 11 - 17, 2013

**This Wayfarers' Walking Tour is rated Level 3

The landscape that inspired Wordsworth and Coleridge is our home for this seven-day journey across the romantic Lake District and rugged Northumberland. Following the course of Hadrian's Wall, we trek through wild, unpopulated country, climbing low fells and high crags, crossing open moorland and following remote bridleways. We see the remains of Roman towns, bath houses and military forts, meander through sleepy northern villages and eat hearty pub lunches. A highlight of this trip is our time at Lake Windermere, the largest and most impressive of the lakes. We also visit Rydal Mount, Wordsworth's elegant home, and Beatrix Potter's garden at Hill Top.

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Switzerland Bernese Oberland: July 7-14, 2013

**This Wayfarers' Walking Tour is rated Level 4

For centuries, the Swiss have mastered these mountains, bringing cheeses, salt and spices to Roman Italy. Today, highly efficient cable cars, cog railways, and chairlifts bring walkers to trails high above the treeline where we walk through verdant meadows filled with wildflowers, cows carrying their Alpine bells and wildlife including agile chamois and adorable marmots. On every side are the legendary mountains of The Bernese Alps, their white peaks brilliant in the clear air. Below, are mountain lakes, woodlands and Alpine pastures dotted with timber chalets.

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Nature's Best - Alaska with Alaska Cruise: July 23 - August 5, 2013

From Fairbanks to Anchorage, see what the "Great Land" of Alaska has to offer on this exhilarating vacation. You’ll have an opportunity to ride the thrilling, world‐famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed wilderness into Denali National Park, where North America’s highest peak—Mount McKinley—dominates the park’s six million acres. In Denali, enjoy a wilderness expedition in search of grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and more. You’ll also mine for gold in Fairbanks and visit Happy Trails Kennels near Anchorage, where you’ll learn about the Iditarod and meet the sled dogs.

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Alaska: August 4-11, 2013

**This Wayfarers' Walking Tour is rated Level 3

Remote trails through landscapes shaped by glaciers, earthquakes and storms, almost perpetual daylight and the chance of hearing distant wolves make this Walk a truly amazing experience. We visit the Independence Mine Historical site, once one of Alaska's most productive gold mines, and cruise the pristine waters of the Kenai Fjords National Park and watch out for orcas! Walking part of the National Historical Iditarod Trail takes us deep into Eagle River's Nature Center, where tiny birds will alight on your hand. Everyone enjoys the dog-sled ride, and we will get to meet champion Alaskan Husky sled dogs and their puppies.

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Scotland: August 12-20, 2013

From deep glacial lakes shrouded in mist to rugged highland hills, Scotland’s legendary landscape has always set a scenic stage for epic adventure. Through the centuries, an intricate blend of Celtic, Norse and Norman cultures have intermingled like the weave of a tartan plaid to fashion colorful seaside towns and fairy tale castles. Discover the very best of Scotland by walking in the footsteps of freedom fighter William Wallace, tracing the pathways of Bonnie Prince Charlie and leaving your own footprints along the “bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.”

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The Seine River - Paris to Normandy: September 3-15, 2013

On this European River Cruise, see the lovely landscapes and charming villages that inspired the great Impressionist artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Begin your European trip in romantic Paris, the "City of Light", where you’ll explore the monuments, churches, and buildings that are familiar to you from film and photographs. Continue your odyssey with a river cruise through the heartland of France aboard the award‐winning M/S Bizet. Admire the passing scenery of thick forests, fertile pastures, and apple orchards, and explore culture‐rich villages along the way. You also travel to the famous Normandy beaches, visit the World War II Peace Memorial Museum, and pause at the somber field that is the American Military Cemetery. This is an in‐depth exploration of one of the richest regions of France.

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America's Majestic National Parks: September 19 - October 7, 2013

During this National Park trip, you'll discover the spirit of the West—epic, wild, and rugged, which is at the heart of the American experience. And the national park is a uniquely American concept—begun with Yellowstone, the model for the protection of our national heritage. Discover five national parks—
Yellowstone, the Black Hills of South Dakota, Grand Teton, the Grand Canyon, and Zion National Park—as you traverse six Western states. Explore the natural and man‐made marvels of the American West, from the rugged faces on Mount Rushmore to red desert rocks and lush green canyons. Join us on this
National Parks tour and witness some of the most magnificent, majestic settings on Earth.

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Cinque Terre & The Riviera: September 29 - October 5, 2013

**This Wayfarers' Walking Tour is rated Level 4

The ancient trade routes of the Roman Empire are our territory for this unique Walk through the World Heritage site of the Cinque Terre or Five Lands. We trek cliff-top footpaths overlooking the Mediterranean and picturesque harbor towns of the Italian Riviera.

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Amalfi Coast: October 8-16, 2013

Here, mountains erupt from the waters of the Mediterranean and pastel‐painted buildings cascade down their sides. The glistening sea and architecture act as prisms, creating a spectacular spectrum of colors as they are kissed by daylight. This is the Amalfi Coast — a handful of villages that will be the
backdrop of your journey. Travel a fabled, serpentine ribbon of road from destination to destination. Along the way, take in the breathtaking views that inspired countless artists, gain historical perspectives and see exactly why the Divine Coast has drawn royalty and celebrities for decades.

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