Discovery Tours by Gate 1

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Your Sossusvlei adventure is marked by towering dunes, surreal landscapes and dazzling colors Rise before dawn to visit the Sesriem Canyon, carved into the rock by the mighty Tsauchab River Travel through a dunes corridor to Deadvlei, a "dead" marsh that sits eerily in a forest frozen in time Drive to Swakopmund on the Atlantic, known as the adventure sports capital of Namibia Catamaran Cruise on Walvis Bay, a wetland area at the Southern end of the Skeleton Coast Ride in a 4x4 through desert dunes in a barren landscape populated by geckos and chameleons Zoom through the "singing" dunes traveling from the eastern side through to the Atlantic on the west A scenic drive takes you to Damaraland, one of the most dramatic and picturesque areas in Namibia Discover the world-famous rock engravings at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein Visit a Himba tribe dwelling and learn first-hand about their history, culture and unique traditions Spend three days exploring Etosha National Park, the most important wildlife sanctuary in Africa Meet with staff at the AfriCat Foundation dedicated to conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores

Highlights

• Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
• Visit serene Wat Po, home of the astonishing giant Reclining Buddha, over 150 feet long
• Exploration of Yangon begins at the majestic hilltop 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda, the country's spiritual landmark
• Attend a special performance of the world-famous Myanmar Puppets
• Sunset Cruise along the Irrawaddy River in Bagan, with sweeping views of the city's glistening temples as the sun begins to set

Highlights

• Experience a traditional Afternoon High Tea at world-famous Harrods Visit Chartwell, family home of Winston Churchill, now a museum dedicated to the beloved Prime Minister Experience 700 years of history at romantic 13th century Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn View astounding Avebury Stone Circle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, erected over 4500 years ago Walking tour in the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, traces the footsteps of William Shakespeare Journey into the unique Cotswold countryside with its charming thatch cottages and rolling hillsides Tour Blenheim Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and birthplace of Winston Churchill Visit the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, a World Heritage Site Enjoy a peaceful cruise on stunning Windermere Lake with its breathtaking panoramas Walk through Levens Hall, a grand manor house with its fine Elizabethan interior and topiary garden In dazzling Grasmere visit the resting place of William Wordsworth and tiny Dove Cottage where he once lived Pay respects at the somber Garden of Remembrance and imposing Air Disaster Memorial in Lockerbie Tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, floating residence of the Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years Visit splendid Edinburgh Castle perched high above the city; view the magnificent crown jewels Tour Stirling Castle and its beautiful gardens, a favored residence of the Stewart kings and queens A walking tour of York reveals the striking medieval center of this ancient city enclosed by towering walls