An extended visit to Tokyo really showcases the complexity of this city; highlights include Tsukiji Market, the Old Tokyo Yanaka District, taking in a Grand Sumo Match, visiting a hot spring bath, ascending Mt. Takao and enjoying dinner in a stunning setting in western Tokyo. Kyoto's top sights are also visited with time included to 'geisha watch' in Gion plus visit nearby Nara and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Visiting: Himeji, Kurashiki, Okayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kyoto, Kanzawa, The Japan Alps, & Tokyo
A wonderful journey, through a beautiful and fascinating country. This is an opportunity to explore Japan as the Japanese do - stay in Japanese Inns and Business Hotels, and experience the Bullet Train. Visit many special places not found on most itineraries: the tiny island of Miyajima; Kurashiki, with its quiet Historical District and lovely willow-lined canal; the beautiful Japan Alps, including the charming village of Ogimachi in the Shirakawa-go Valley, plus much, much, more.
Get to know the north of Spain, the area by the Bay of Biscay that lies between steep mountains and green meadows, by beaches and cliffs, and discover the towns and villages of northern Spain. These are places full of enchantment and history that over the centuries have become living works of art. Places like Santiago de Compostela, Vivero, Oviedo, Ribadesella, Llanes, Santillana del Mar, Santander, Bilbao, Carrion de los Condes and Leon. On board the train you will have the choice of double or single suites, where you will have all the privacy needed on any pleasure trip.
