Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
If your schedule doesn't allow for a lengthy vacation, Abercrombie & Kent has a variety of inspiring journeys lasting 10 days or less. Choose a program to suit your time limits and interests - whether a safari, a look at Egyptian treasures, an independent journey in Europe or even a cruise to the Galápagos. Here are some of the most popular trips:
A Journey Through Italy: Experience Italy like never before with this comprehensive itinerary. Discover the local markets in Rome and Venice; dine in a private Roman palazzo; exclusively visit Palazzo Corsini in Florence; attend a specialty wine, olive oil and cheese tasting at a Florentine enoteca (wine shop); learn to make tortellini in Bologna; and sample a glass of wine and traditional snacks at a Venetian bacari (wine bar). Here are a few of the most popular trips:
A Storybook Adventure: This program is part of A&K's Family Holidays. Experience a side of Western Europe you never knew before on this thrilling all-ages journey. Wander through a maze of prehistoric caves at the Buda Castle Labyrinth, conduct a virtual symphony and compose your own waltz in Vienna. Witness a master glassblower at work in Prague. Discover the region's more delectable pleasures with a marzipan-baking lesson and a family cooking contest.
Alaska a Backcountry Adventure: Take in Alaska's untamed beauty by land, sea and air. Fly by scenic charter flight to Denali National Park's entrance for a bird's-eye view of Mount McKinley. View big game species such as bear, moose, caribou, wolf among many others inside the park. Journey aboard the Alaska GoldStar Dome train, with mammoth windows that afford panoramic views of tundra, mountain ranges and river canyons. Enjoy lunch and a private visit to an Iditarod champion's homestead. Cruise Prince William Sound to spot wildlife, rugged coastlines and majestic glaciers.
Cataract Canyon River Rafting: Deep within the walls of Canyonlands National Park, raft and kayak on rivers, and pass Anasazi ruins on the Colorado River through the whitewater of Cataract Canyon. Explore Pueblo ruins and learn about ancient petroglyphs with your expert guide, and at the end of your daily adventures, retire to your oversized tent for a restful night's sleep