Tucked into a beautiful corner of the Mediterranean, Turkey has long acted as a bridge between disparate cultures, a place where travelers from around the globe gathered to trade goods and stories. Today, Turkey is one of our travelers’ favorite destinations, and after your first taste of doner kebab, you’ll understand why. Now, we’re offering [...]
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Posted in Africa, Athens, Cairo, Egypt, Europe, General Travel, Giza, Greece, History, Israel, Jordan, Luxor, Machu Picchu, Middle East, Peru, Petra, South America, Travel Spotlight on May 18th, 2011
Exploring the ruins of ancient civilizations isn’t just about kings and generals. It’s also a way to step inside the daily lives of ordinary people who lived long ago. With the help of Go Ahead’s expert Tour Directors, you’ll learn the ins and outs of what it was like to carve the statues that adorn [...]
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This is the second in our series devoted to the men and women who lead our travelers around the world. Our next Featured Tour Director is Roberto Cano, who tells us of a particularly memorable guided tour of Greece. ************* I love leading tours around the Mediterranean because I get to show travelers how the [...]
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Posted in Athens, Crete, Cruise Tours, Europe, Featured Traveler, General Travel, Greece, Mykonos, Santorini, Videos on Feb 16th, 2011
When Go Ahead Graphic Designer Christine Patronick embarked on her tour of The Greek Islands, she brought her video camera with her. We hope this short video inspires you to visit Santorini, Mykonos and the rest of the idyllic Greek islands.
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Posted in Bari, Croatia, Cruise Tours, Dubrovnik, Europe, Featured Traveler, General Travel, Greece, Italy, Olympia, Rhodes, Santorini, Travel Stories, Travel Tips, Venice on Jan 21st, 2011
When Go Ahead’s Maggie Murphy set out on our Italy, Croatia & the Greek Islands Cruise, it marked her first time on her a cruise ship. Like many first-timers, she was amazed by the food she found onboard. “You will never go hungry on the Costa Fortuna,” the ship on which Maggie cruised the Adriatic. [...]
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