Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Treasures of Turkey and Greece!

“I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.”
- Socrates

Enjoy the ultimate treasure hunt with your fellow All Classical guests and join hosts from All Classical, Robert McBride, Senior Announcer, and Sharon Johnson, VP of Marketing and Development, on an adventure that promises to be filled with mouth-watering Turkish and Greek specialties, sun-drenched beaches and romantic ruins. Visit Turkey’s historic sights, sleep among blue domes of Santorini, sail in the Cyclades and experience the exotic sights and landscapes of ancient Turkey. Hear the call to prayer echoing across the Ottoman city of Istanbul, walk through Byzantine Mosques with stunning mosaics and enjoy a stroll through colorful bazaars. Don’t miss out on this life changing expedition with All Classical!



JOURNEY OVERVIEW
1 Overnight flight to Europe
3 Nights historic Istanbul
2 Nights Kusadasi/Ephesus, Turkey
2 Nights Isle of Mykonos
3 Nights Isle of Santorini
2 Nights Ancient Athens
2 Nights Post tour extension to Mycenae, Corinth and Delphi

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
TURKEY: Ancient city of Ephesus * Istanbul’s Spice Markets * Blue Mosque * Aya Sofya Mosque * Topkapi & Beylerbeyi Palaces of the Sultans * Cruise on the Bosphorus * Lecture on history of Islam * The Whirling Dervishes

GREECE: Parthenon & Acropolis * Plaka district markets * The sun-soaked isles of Santorini, Mykonos, Delos and Samos * Afternoon sail on the Aegean Sea * Wine tastings with the producers * Opportunities for independent walks/hikes

TRIP FACTS
13 Nights /14 days (including air travel)
$3,775 Land pp in a double room (based on 24-29 travelers)
$4,950 Land & Air from Portland (based on 24-29 travelers)
$795 Single Supplement (waived if a rooming partner is found)
Departing Portland on the morning May 12, 2012 on Delta Airlines
Journey begins in Istanbul at noon on May 13
Journey ends in Athens/Portland on May 25
Post tour ends in Athens/Portland on May 27

For more information please call, 1-800-723-8454 or click here to view the detailed itinerary.

Friday, November 18, 2011

An Art Lovers Journey: In Pursuit of Pablo


“I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.”
- Socrates

Join KDFC listeners and Ellen Harden, long-time docent at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco for an art lover’s journey to discover the life and passions of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso! Your arts adventure is set to commence in Barcelona, where the young Picasso began his own remarkable journey. Enjoy a privately guided tour of the Picasso museum, dine in Pablo’s favorite cafés and discover works by Gaudí, Miró and Dalí. Then we are off to the south of France, where you’ll walk in Picasso’s footsteps and stay in the charming seaside village of Collioure. The gorgeous light and scenery found in the South of France lured painters there, familiar names such as Signac, Matisse, Chagall, Dufy, Mackintosh and Picasso. Continuing our search we head deep into Provence and visit the very places where the artist painted and lived. Admire the works by the only painter Pablo considered his personal master: Paul Cézanne. Our journey culminates as we tip our hat to Marc Chagall and life-long competitor, Henri Matisse. Wine tastings, world class art, towering hill towns, Roman ruins and Provençal markets are all included as together we relive the life and recreate the world of the 20th century’s greatest artist, Pablo Picasso!


JOURNEY OVERVIEW
1 Overnight flight to Spain
3 Nights Barcelona, Catalonia
2 Nights Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
3 Nights Arles, Provence
3 Nights Mougins, Cote d’Azur
3 Nights Paris (Post-tour extension)

TRIP FACTS

13 Days/ 12 Nights (including overnight flight via Paris)
$4,495 Dbl Occupancy Land (based on 19-26 guests)
$4,975 Dbl Occupancy Land & Air
$875 Single Supplement
Departing San Francisco on April 25, 2012
Journey begins in Barcelona at 6:00pm on April 26-
Ending at the Nice Airport on May 7-
Paris post tour dates: May 7-10

For detailed information visit, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com or call 1-800-723-8454!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

South Africa with Bill Yeend!

“Every morning in Africa, a Gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a Lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest Gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you are a Lion or a Gazelle… when the sun comes up, you’d better be running.” - African Saying


Escape the winter cold and join host Bill Yeend on an exciting small group expedition to sunny South Africa. Together you’ll explore Cape Town where you’ll experience first hand the dramatic landscape of the Cape of Good Hope and visit Mandela’s prison on Robben Island. Wine lovers will enjoy delicious visits to lush vineyards in one of the planet’s premier wine regions. Your journey will culminate at the Bakubung Bush Lodge where you’ll ride in an open 4X4 safari vehicle into the bush with African rangers for an intimate viewing of South Africa’s lions, leopards, rhinos and elephants. A post tour adventure to Botswana and Victoria Falls is also available. Intimate dining, world class golf courses and the Big 5! Don’t miss out! Join fellow KOMO listeners and host Bill Yeend and experience the best of South Africa.



JOURNEY OVERVIEW


1 Overnight flight to Cape Town, South Africa
3 Nights Cape Town
2 Nights Stellenbosch, Wine Country
2 Nights Bakubung Bush Lodge
1 Overnight return flight to the USA
5 Night Post tour extension to Victoria Falls and Botswana available



TRIP FACTS

10 Days/9 Nights (including air travel)
$4,795 per person Dbl. Occupancy (land & air) based on 18-24 guests
$4,995 per person Dbl. Occupancy (land & air) based on 10-17 guests
$795 Single Supplement (waived if you willing to share)
Trip departs the USA on March 31, 2012
Trip returns to the USA on April 9, 2012



SAVE $500-


* Pay your final balance by check and save $75
* Refer a friend and save $75
* Reserve your space by February 1, and save $100
* Non golfers save an additional $250

For more information please visit, www.EarthboundExpeditions.com or call 1-800-723-8454!