Famous Sights Abound As You Journey Around The World In 26 Days On The "Trip Of A Lifetime"
As you devote close to a month to global travel, this "Grand Journey Around the World" gives you a chance to see some of its wonders. It follows an itinerary that features the best of eight countries on three continents and introduces you to iconic landmarks that may have been long on your wish list.
It is offered by AHI Travel, founded in 1962 and widely applauded for its design of unique, educational travel opportunities for sophisticated travelers. Joining AHI Travel’s "Grand Journey Around the World," you will:
* Visit the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto with its renowned Golden Pavilion;
* Journey to Beijing to discover the Forbidden City and the Great Wall;
* Travel to Bangkok to the Grand Palace and the opulent Temple of the Emerald Buddha;
* Continue to Ayutthaya, former capital of Thailand, and the Royal Palace at Bang Pa- In;
* Stop in Dubai to discover the warm Emerati people and a culture steeped in history-yet on the cutting edge of modernity;
* Explore ancient Cairo, the Pyramids and the Sphinx, as enchanting today as they have been for five millennia;
* Visit Petra, Jordan, a stop on an ancient spice route that linked East to West, where you will view magnificent architecture carved into red sandstone walls;
* Trace the footsteps of Moses as you admire a sweeping view of Israel from Mount Nebo;
* Travel to Jerusalem to visit the Mount of Olives, the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock;
* Relax as royalty of old in a castle amid the vineyards and medieval towns of Germany’s Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
Creature comforts are emphasized: You’ll be part of a small group limited to a maximum of 20 passengers and will enjoy travel in business-class seats on Star Alliance carriers, and relax in business-class lounges as you travel.
Enjoy world-class accommodations: In Asia, you’ll enjoy the impeccable service at legendary Peninsula hotels. In Amman, you’ll stay at a hilltop Four Seasons with views of the city. In Cairo, the Four Seasons offers views of the Nile River and the Great Pyramids. In the Rhine Valley, you’ll stay at an exquisite schloss built on the site of a 12th-century castle.
Small group size means special privileges: You get the best of both worlds, enjoying experiences not available to or easily planned by independent travelers and large groups.
Offered at half the cost of other luxury around-the-world programs: As a bonus, earn at least 25,000 frequent-flyer miles on this journey (available to members of Star Alliance frequent-flyer programs).
Comprehensive pricing, including business-class airfare, is $29,995 per person (based on double occupancy). Program dates for 2010 are: Aug. 28-Sept. 22, Sept. 4-29, Sept. 11-Oct. 6, Sept. 18-Oct. 13, Sept. 25-Oct. 20 and Oct. 2-27.
Included are specially selected accommodations in world-class hotels; flights to and from your gateway city; business-class flights to Japan, China, Thailand, Dubai, Egypt, Jordan and Germany; flights within Egypt; first-class bullet train transfer in Japan; and deluxe motor coach transfer to Israel.
Also included are 24 breakfasts, 14 lunches, eight dinners and eight in-flight meals (with select meals at restaurants designed to experience local cuisine); all domestic and foreign governmental airport/departure taxes and fees; baggage handling throughout; automatic $250,000 flight insurance for all passengers ticketed by AHI Travel, subject to policy terms. Many extras include gratuities for all excursion guides and drivers and detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.
Space is limited and expected to sell out quickly. Call early to make reservations or request information. Contact AHI Travel at (800) 323-7373-or check the Web site: http://www.ahitravel.com/gettrip/Overview.aspx?Pr=748A&Tr=19076&Dt=0. The main website is www.ahitravel.com.
