Trip Summary
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS AND EDINBURGH
Need some drama in your travels? Striking oceanside landscapes … castles perched on craggy bluffs … echoes of epic battles … and even tales of a lake monster? We invite you to join Hermes Tours on our brand new itinerary to the land of bagpipes, kilts, and tartan. In the remote highlands, we explore pristine lochs, including the famous Ness; admire rolling terrain draped in green; and visit quaint fishing villages and monasteries on Atlantic islands. And in Edinburgh, Scotland’s occasional royal residence, there’ll be ample time to uncover the historic, cosmopolitan side of this underappreciated – and completely surprising – country.
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TURKISH DELIGHTS TOUR
Once you set foot in Turkey, Eurasia’s heady mix of east and west, it doesn’t take long to realize you’re not in Kansas anymore. Here, one exotic city straddles two continents, an incredibly preserved metropolis reveals an ancient past, and magical, mystical landscapes of cotton castles and fairy chimneys lead to a vast underground city that invites endless exploration. Join Hermes Tours, and we’ll unravel endless mysteries of an enchanting land as only a small group can!
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Istanbul Tour, including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome
Visit to the Grand Bazaar
Take a cruise up the Bosphorus
Ephesus Tour, including the Antique City, Te ...Trip Summary
IBERIA! FROM MADRID TO LISBON
Wedded bliss reigns in the Iberian countries of Spain and Portugal. Gay marriage is written into their laws. And together, their union reveals a breathtaking repository of a rich cultural, religious, and world history. From vast Spanish plains, Moors and Christians vied for power and built stunning fortress complexes. From Portuguese shores, bold explorers set out for new worlds. And from the vantage point of your Hermes small group, you’ll unveil the centuries-old secrets of these welcoming nations.
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Madrid City Tour, including the Royal Palace and El Prado Museum
Toledo & El Escorial including the cathedral, St. Thomas Church, and ...Trip Summary
China took center stage during the Summer 2008 Olympics. And now it’s time for its encore, starring you and your Hermes small group. What’s on the playbill? How about an ancient wall 4,000 miles long… a city once forbidden to visitors … 8,000 stone warriors watching over an emperor … serene gardens that seek nothing less than metaphysical perfection.
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Beijing, including the Great Wall of China, Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City
Xian, including the Terra Cotta Soldiers
Hangzhou, including West Lake, a silk factory and a tea plantation
Suzhou, including the Master of Nets Garden
Shanghai, including the Old Town, Jade Buddha Temple, Huangpu ...Trip Summary
MOROCCAN SPICES
Paul Bowles traversed these sands and set some of literature’s most romantic and captivating tales in this exotic, mysterious land. Set off on an unparalleled adventure of your own with Hermes Tours. We’ll explore medieval Fes, its dusty, ancient souks frozen in time … discover an ancient Roman outpost and a laid-back seaside jewel … and mingle with acrobats, storytellers, and snake charmers in Marrakesh. By journey’s end, you’ll be entranced by all that unfolds beneath this sheltering sky
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Casablanca Tour, including Hassan II Mosque
Rabat Tour, inlcuding the Royal Palace, Mohammed V’s Mausoleum, and more
Fes Tour, including the Sahrij Mederssa, ...Trip Summary
TREASURES OF THAILAND
“Sawadee krap.” You’re sure to hear this Thai greeting everywhere in this warm and welcoming country. Blame the gushing friendliness on Buddhism, practiced by 95% of Thais…or on the magnificent natural beauty that blankets so much of the emerald landscape. On this thrilling small group experience, you can decide for yourself why Thais are so peace-loving as we explore Bangkok by its canals, delve into temple-strewn forests, explore by long-tailed boat, and honor the Allied war-fallen. Our group size makes us nimble, so we can visit sites that others miss, like Sukhothai, Lamphun, and Chiang Mai’s colorful Warorot Market. Join us!
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Bangkok Tour, ...Trip Summary
QUITO & THE GALAPAGOS IN DEPTH
Join Hermes in the Galapagos and discover the archipelago’s largest and most diverse island as only a Hermes small group can. After a fascinating stay in the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, the centerpiece of our journey is 4 nights on Isabela, home to a rich menagerie of diverse creatures found nowhere else on earth. Staying on-island gives us maximum access to its shores, where teeming wildlife frolics, soaks in the sun, and shows no fear of humans. We’ll explore during hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling expeditions that put you right in the center of this fantastical world. .
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Quito Tour, including historic center and Middle of the Worl ...Trip Summary
GAY ADVENTURE DOWN UNDER
Let loose – Hermes style! – with our action-packed itinerary to Oz, the fun-loving Land Down Under. Begin with six nights in Sydney, one of the gay-friendliest cities on the planet. Our group size lets us truly connect with the outdoor spirit of the place, with a Harbour Bridge climb and a walk along the city’s buff beaches. We’ll explore farther afield into the beautiful Blue Mountains and vineyard-laden Hunter Valley. The fun continues in Cairns, where we check in to the continent’s top GLBT resort, snorkel in the multihued Great Barrier Reef during a day-long catamaran cruise, and explore the oldest living rainforest on earth.
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Sydney Harbour ...
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