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Beacon Hill impresses locals and tourists alike with its charming streets, brick sidewalks lined with gas lamps, hidden houses, and parade of doors and doorknockers. This 18th century neighborhood is rich in history, elegant architecture and stately homes and is waiting for you to explore on this Boston Walking Tour.

Discover the gems that make Beacon Hill sparkle, and hear fascinating stories about the residents who once lived there. How did Beacon Hill get its name? Why do the street names have a common theme? Learn that and more as you’re transported to a different place and time on the Beacon Hill Masterpieces tour.

This Boston Walking Tour is a photographic journey takes you from the Shaw Memorial to the picturesque streets of Beacon Hill. Stops along the way include Acorn Street and Louisburg Square.

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The Nubia Museum is considered to be one of the most important Egyptian museums. Featuring exhibits and artifacts from the surrounding sites such as the High Dam, the museum is a “must-do” for any visitor to Aswan.

In the early 1960′s, when Egypt built the High Dam at Aswan, Egyptologists and archaeologists the world over heeded UNESCO’s appeal to salvage the monuments of Egyptian Nubia before the rising waters of Lake Nasser submerged them forever. More than sixty expeditions ultimately joined the “Nubian Rescue Campaign”, which resulted in the excavation and recording of hundreds of sites, the recovery of thousands of objects, and the salvage and relocation of a number of important temples to higher ground.

Due to the quantities of material recovered from tombs, temples and settlements, UNESCO was encouraged in the 1980′s to plan a new Nubian museum in Aswan where the objects could be stored and exhibited. It was universally felt at the time that they should be kept as close as possible to their principal places of origin.

Nearly 12 years later, the Museum became a reality and opened its doors in November 1997. The architecture of the Museum and the enclosure walls are intended to evoke traditional Nubian village architecture, as it was along the Nubian Nile before the region was flooded by Lake Nasser. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will show you some of the most important artifacts before allowing you free time to explore the museum at your leisure.

The building is set within a landscape, on graded levels, that includes a sequence of waterfalls. When the waterway reaches the lower part of the garden, it divides into 2 branches to surround an open-air stage and amphitheater where already many local and foreign groups have performed. The remaining 43,000 square meters have been planted with palm trees, flowers, and climbing plants, spread over natural rocks.

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A full day exploring history, beautiful architecture, religious monuments and the unique way of life around the walled city of Xi’an. The Silk Road city has been well protected over time, living out 13 dynasties, and enjoying equal fame as Athens, Cairo and Rome as one of the 4 ancient civilization capitals. Highlights of the tour include  City Wall, Bell Towers and Great Mosque.

The tour begins with a visit to the Shaanxi History Museum for a cultural and historical overview of the province, beginning with the great Emperor Qing. You’ll relive the rise of the city’s greatness as guardian of the wealth that came from the Silk Road. After a comprehensive historical overview at the museum, you’ll travel to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. The Pagoda is a square brick construction with dense eaves, 45 meters high but missing it’s top which was shaken off by an earthquake! It is uniquely and delicately shaped with a hollow inside.

Next, you will hear history ring at the Bell Tower, a city tower that hold great significance for the local community. Xi’an is also the home of the Great Mosque, your last stop on the tour. One of five Muslim sanctuaries in China, the mosque is built in traditional Chinese style. First constructed in the Tang Dynasty, its grounds were expanded in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties to include pavilions, platforms and halls.

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See the “real” Florida with thousands of alligators, animals and birds. Enjoy exciting one-of-a-kind reptilian shows, and splish n’ splash at Gator Gully Splash Park where kids of all ages can cool off on those hot summer days. It’s all included in a day of fun at Gatorland, Orlando’s best half day attraction!

Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, combining old Florida charm with exciting, new exhibits and entertainment.

The park opened as a roadside attraction in 1949. Known internationally as the “Alligator Capital of the World”, Gatorland today provides affordable priced family fun with thousands of alligators and crocodiles, a breeding marsh with boardwalk and observation tower, one-of-a-kind reptilian shows, miniature water-park, aviary, petting zoo, educational programs and much, much more.

See “Itinerary” below for list of attractions at Gatorland.

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Treat yourself to the absolute highlights of Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches on this 30-minute seaplane flight. Fly over Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches all the way to Palm Beach and then back over Pittwater to Sydney Harbour! On your return witness the magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House from the air.

This Sydney Northern Beaches Scenic Flight by Seaplane Tour encompasses Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches. Your scenic flight will provide you with unforgettable photo opportunities of Sydney’s famous northern beaches, including Manly, Curl Curl, Avalon and the iconic Palm Beach where Australia’s favorite soap “Home and Away” is filmed.

Return to the harbor via the yachties paradise of Pittwater. You will be amazed at the number of boats grouped around the nooks and crannies of this picturesque waterway. Your sedate, high wing beaver aircraft is perfect for still or video photography.

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Meet Chef Giovanni and learn how to cook a four-course Tuscan banquet in a private home in the heart of Florence! Numbers are limited to a maximum of 12 people on this small group Italian cooking class, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable food expert.

Whether you’re a cooking enthusiast or a novice, this full-day cooking class promises to be fun and entertaining. You’ll source produce from a local market, a unique opportunity to meet Italian locals and best of all, you can wow friends and family with your Tuscan recipes when you return home.

First, you’ll take a trip to the Florence Central Market, shopping with Chef Giovanni to pick up the ingredients for your lunch. Meeting the butchers, the bakers, and the farmers selling vegetables from their gardens, you will learn how to distinguish the highest quality ingredients and how to barter to get the best price. You’ll also taste local food and wines.

Then it’s time to start your cooking lesson in a private kitchen in Florence. During this true hands-on experience, you will learn how to prepare bruschetta, fresh home-made pasta, and a main course, accompanied with a selection of Chianti wines.

And at the end of your lesson your reward will be the delicious lunch you have prepared, under the watchful eye of Chef Giovanni.

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Discover the beautiful beaches of Portugal’s “Sunny Coast” on a relaxing afternoon excursion from Lisbon. You’ll travel to Estoril, the Bay of Cascais and Boca do Inferno, then cross Sintra Mountain to visit the idyllic Palacio Nacional da Pena in Sintra.

Your first stop is picturesque Estoril, where Ian Fleming (author of the James Bond series of novels) hit on the idea for Casino Royale. Estoril is often referred to as the Portuguese Riviera, as it is home to Europe’s biggest casino. You will also see the colorful Bay of Cascais and the picturesque cliff of Boca do Inferno, Guincho.

The excursions continues to Cabo da Roca, Europe’s westernmost point. The tour stops here from April 1 to October 31 only.

Your tour then takes you across Sintra Mountain and its lush gardens to visit the fairytale Palacio Nacional da Pena in Sintra (closed on Wednesdays, when the tour visits Queluz Palace instead).

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Andalucia means just one thing: Seville! Who can fail to fall for the charms of this seductive city on the banks of the Guadalquivir River? Discover the history and secrets behind this magical orange-scented city on an informative morning tour. You have a choice of two itineraries: the classical tour or the historical tour.

CLASSICAL TOUR:
Beautiful Seville has many impressive monuments dating back over the centuries. The Moors’ legacy of marvelous architecture includes the Gothic cathedral with its Giralda, a minaret transformed into a Christian bell tower.

After visiting the cathedral you will see the Torre del Oro (Golden Tower) by the Guadalquivir River, where important documents relating to the nautical history of Seville are stored. The Torre del Oro is closed on Mondays, when a visit to the Macarena Church will be included instead. You’ll also enjoy panoramic views of Seville by coach.

HISTORICAL TOUR:
Discover the architecture of Seville in 1929, when the Iberoamerican Exhibition took place in the capital of Andalucia. You’ll travel by coach to the Plaza de America and the Pabellon Mudejar by the Maria Luisa Gardens.

Continuing to the city center, you’ll pay a visit to the Alcazar Royal Palace, a fantastic example of the Moorish style with gorgeous tile mosaics, shady courtyards and Moorish and Renaissance gardens.

The tour finishes in the narrow streets and tiny squares of the Santa Cruz quarter, Seville’s historic Jewish district.

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There is only one way to travel from Santa Maria Novella railway station in florence to your central Florence Hotel, by a private vehicle! Book this transfer for a fast, friendly and hassle-free journey to your hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for up to 8 people per vehicle.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your train details and your Florence city hotel. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. It’s that easy!

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Whether you are looking for an exciting sightseeing adventure around Miami Beach or a laid back cruise, these luxury electric cars provide a cool and comfortable way to ride with the wind in your hair and the sun in your face.

Car rental without the expense of gas!

Choose between:

• Hummer H3
• Cadillac Escalade
• Roadster

Renting a electric car is the most convenient and economical way to experience Miami.

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