Your journey starts with an overnight flight to Ljubljana, Slovenia.

After arriving in Ljubljana, you'll transfer to Lake Bled, where you settle in to your lakeside hotel. Later, gather for an included dinner at your hotel.

Spend the day exploring this scenic region, starting with a trip to the nearby Bohinj Lake, where you'll explore the village of Ribcev Laz and ride the cable car up Vogel Mountain for the spectacular views. Then, move on to the Bled Castle, set atop a cliff towering over the lake. You'll have time for lunch on your own, enjoying some of the Alpine specialties known in the northwest of Slovenia. You’ll taste the influences of Austria and Northern Italy in the local cuisine. Afterwards, return to Lake Bled for an afternoon at leisure. Perhaps you'll take a lovely ride on the lake in a traditional gondola called a pletna.

Prefer a more active day? In Bled and nearby Bohinj and Kranjska Gora, there are numerous fun-filled opportunities for you to take advantage of, depending on the season. Choose to go Alpine climbing, geocaching, and more. If you’re visiting in the warmer months, you can enjoy a round of golf, ballooning, horseback riding, cycling, rafting, canyoning, tennis, squash, tubing, ziplining, and more! Speak with your Cruise Director for guidance.

Active Features:

• Alpine climbing, golf, horseback riding, rafting, and ziplining in summer

Today takes you to Kranjska Gora, a four-season mountain resort that’s lively and green during the summer months and a winter wonderland with incredible skiing in the colder seasons. Located under the highest of the Julian Alps, near the glacial lakes of Triglav Park and magnificent waterfalls, this this scenic resort town is nestled between the Austrian and Italian borders. Enjoy a lovely walk from Jasna Lake to center of Kranjska Gora.

Later, back in Lake Bled, the day is yours to spend at your leisure. You may like to take a walk or opt to go on a boat ride. This evening, enjoy dinner at Gostilna Lectar, a popular local restaurant that is one of the oldest trattorias in Slovenia and prepares traditional, regional Slovenian Alpine specialties, local wines, and traditional sweets known as “Lectar Hearts.” We will also enjoy a presentation on gingerbread making here.

Active Feature:

• Walk or boat ride at Lake Bled

Culinary Features:

• Dinner of Slovenian Alpine cuisine, with local wines and traditional sweets
• Presentation on gingerbread-making

After breakfast, take a walking tour of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital city. Then, move on to Zagreb and join day 2 of the base program.

Included Feature:

• Walking tour of Ljubljana

Today you’ll board an overnight flight to Amman, Jordan.

Enjoy an evening at leisure to acclimate before beginning your discoveries on Day 3. 

We'll have a Welcome Briefing this morning before we out of the hotel, just in time for an excursion to the ancient Roman city of Jerash, with lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Once in Jerash, you'll visit this astonishing site with a guide. Stroll its dramatic colonnaded street, see the expansive Oval Forum, and more before continuing to the Dead Sea, the Earth’s lowest land elevation. Here, you will check in to your hotel. Dinner is at the hotel tonight.

Visit Bethany today, the home of siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in the New Testament. The Tomb of Lazarus here commemorates the miracle in which Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. You will also see the location where Jesus is said to have been baptized by John the Baptist. Return to your resort in time for a delicious lunch on your own.

Cultural Discovery: This afternoon, experience for yourself the sensation of floating in the Dead Sea. The high salinity lends it a unique buoyancy and for centuries, locals and visitors have come here to partake of its water’s alleged curative properties. You may also indulge in the amenities of your resort’s spa.

During your drive to Amman to join Day 2 of the base tour, take in more of Jordan’s inspiring beauty and rich culture. Ascend to the summit of Mount Nebo, from where Moses is said to have first laid eyes on the expanse of the Promised Land. Then, stop in Madaba to view the spectacular Mosaic Map in the Greek Orthodox Basilica of St. George. Some two million colorful tiles were laid out here in the 6th century to represent the Holy Land as it was then. Check in at your hotel, where you'll have dinner tonight.

Cultural Discovery: During your visit, you will learn how mosaics are made alongside a local craftsperson.

After breakfast, transfer to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, for a guided sightseeing tour. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. You could wander around the bustling Prešeren Square, stroll through Tivoli Park or along the art nouveau Dragon Bridge, take in the views at Ljubljana Castle, or shop for souvenirs in lovely boutiques. The city has a wonderful farmers' market that's easy to wander around with many good regional wines, farm cheeses, and meats. Don’t forget to enjoy lunch on your own at any of the tempting local restaurants and cafés; Slovenia is renowned for its farm-to-table cuisine.

Later, you'll transfer to Lake Bled, where the rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Active travelers may enjoy a round of golf, ballooning, horseback riding, cycling, rafting, canyoning, tennis, squash, tubing, ziplining, and more! Speak with your City Host for guidance. Dinner is included tonight at the hotel.

Included Feature:

• Half-day tour of Ljubljana

Active Features:

• Golf, horseback riding, rafting, and ziplining in summer

Spend the day exploring this scenic region, starting with a visit to Bohinj Lake, where you'll explore the village of Ribcev Laz and ride the cable car up Vogel Mountain for the spectacular views. You'll have time for lunch on your own, enjoying some of the Alpine specialties known in the northwest of Slovenia — you are sure to taste the influences of Austria and Northern Italy in the local cuisine. Afterward, take a trip to the Bled Castle, set atop a cliff towering over the lake. Then, return to Lake Bled for an afternoon at leisure. Perhaps you'll take a lovely ride on the lake in pletna, a traditional gondola. 

This evening, enjoy dinner at Gostilna Lectar, a popular local restaurant that is one of the oldest trattorias in Slovenia and that prepares traditional, regional Slovenian Alpine specialties, local wines, and traditional sweets known as “Lectar Hearts.” We will also enjoy a presentation on gingerbread-making.

Included Features:

• Half-day tour of Bled Castle
• Visit Bohinj Lake and ride a cable car up Vogel Mountain

Culinary Feature:

• Presentation on gingerbread-making, with a dinner of Slovenian Alpine cuisine at a local restaurant

Today takes you to Kranjska Gora, a four-season mountain resort that’s lively and green during the summer months, while a winter wonderland with incredible skiing in the colder seasons. Located under the highest of the Julian Alps, near the glacial lakes of Triglav Park and magnificent waterfalls, this this scenic resort town is nestled between the Austrian and Italian borders. Enjoy a lovely walk from Jasna Lake to the center of Kranjska Gora.

Included Feature:

• Half-day tour of Kranjska Gora and Planica Museum

Active Feature:

• Walk from Jasna Lake to the center of Kranjska Gora, and around Lake Bled

Transfer to Ljubljana airport for your flight home.

After breakfast, you'll depart for the Dead Sea, stopping along the way for a guided excursion to the ancient Roman city of Jerash. Stroll its dramatic colonnaded street, see the expansive Oval Forum, and more before stopping for lunch in a local restaurant. Then, continue on to the Dead Sea, the Earth’s lowest land elevation. Here, you will check in to your luxurious resort and spa.

Visit Bethany today, the home of siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in the New Testament. The Tomb of Lazarus here commemorates the miracle in which Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. You will also see the location where Jesus is said to have been baptized by John the Baptist. Return to your resort in time for a delicious lunch on your own.

Cultural Discovery: This afternoon, experience for yourself the sensation of floating in the Dead Sea. The high salinity lends it a unique buoyancy and for centuries, locals and visitors have come here to partake of its water’s alleged curative properties. You may also indulge in the amenities of your resort’s spa.

During your return drive to Amman, take in more of Jordan’s inspiring beauty and rich culture. Ascend to the summit of Mount Nebo, from where Moses is said to have first laid eyes on the expanse of the Promised Land. Then, stop in Madaba to view the spectacular Mosaic Map in the Greek Orthodox Basilica of St. George. Some two million colorful tiles were laid out here in the 6th century to represent the Holy Land as it was then. Cultural Discovery: During your visit, you will learn how mosaics are made alongside a local craftsperson.

When you arrive in Amman, you'll check into your hotel and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers. Departures to this U.S. start late this evening.

Depending on your flight details, you will either board your return flight to the U.S. late on Day 20 or after breakfast this morning.