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Cultures & Cuisines by Private JetA Luxury Private Jet Tour to Asia, the Middle East and Europe

Sep 17 - Oct 5, 2012
A Private Jet Tour Celebrating Traditional Foods, Historic Treasures & Natural Wonders of Europe, the Middle East & Asia
Starting at $59,950
Call 866-903-7650
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  • Our exclusive world jet tours offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see some of the most legendary places on earth. Travel aboard a VIP-configured Boeing 757 and enjoy the comfort and luxury of private jet travel with an experienced expedition staff and flight crew renowned for their attention to detail and top-notch hospitality. As you travel through Iceland, Hungary, India, China, Vietnam, Oman, Greece, and France, you’ll gain insights on the cultures and cuisines you visit during specially arranged tours and lectures. Plus, everywhere you go, you’ll stay in outstanding luxury accommodations and enjoy traditional dining experiences in unique settings accompanied by entertainment. During this extraordinary private jet trip you’ll go beyond the main itinerary, with a choice of personalized excursions along the way. Whether you want to visit a school or hike off the beaten path, we will ensure that your travels are tailored to your interests.
  • Throughout your journey travel in the company of exceptional experts. Darra Goldstein is founding editor and editor-in-chief of Gastronomica: the Journal of Food and Culture, has served on the board of directors of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, has published four cookbooks, and is a frequent contributor to well known culinary publications such as Saveur, Gourmet, Bon Appétit, and The Joy of Cooking, as well as The New York Times. Read Darra’s interview about this upcoming private jet expedition. Charles Doherty is an art historian, lecturer and writer who has traveled to more than 125 countries. Charles has been a popular lecturer on many private jet expeditions.
  • Journey to the enigmatic land of fire and ice—Reykjavik.
  • Sample Hungarian delicacies and the old-world splendor of Budapest.
  • Explore the Golden Temple and Punjabi cooking of Amritsar, India.
  • The Lush Tea Plantations and Natural Wonders of Hangzhou, China.
  • Experience beautiful Ha Long Bay, historic Hanoi and the lively, fresh flavors of Vietnam.
  • Partake in an Arabian Nights Feast in Muscat, Oman.
  • See the ancient monuments and savor the Mediterranean specialties of Crete, Greece.
  • Experience the legendary vineyards & cuisine of the Burgundy region in France.
  • This tour features the following World Heritage sites:
    • Thingvellir National Park, Iceland
    • The City of Budapest, Hungary
    • West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou, China
    • Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
    • Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hanoi, Vietnam

    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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