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Journey along this historic tradingroute and awaken your senses withSara Irwin, former manager of therenowned Asian collections at theROM. After visiting the royal palacein Beijing and the TerracottaWarriors in Xian, we will travel toKashgar in Xinjiang, the westernmostregion of China. Very close to the oldSoviet Union, this exotic city has fora millennium been a colourfulmeeting point for merchants. Visit thebustling Sunday market, the mosqueof Emperor Qianlong’s FragrantConcubine, and the Id Kah Mosque,the largest in China. In Turpan, viewthe unique Karez irrigation system,then sample the wine it makespossible and enjoy lunch under thegrape vines. Explore Jiaohe, adeserted garrison town built by theHan in the 2nd century BC and
abandoned by the Tang in the 9th
century AD. Wander through theUyghur village of Tuyoq, nestledwithin the Flaming Mountains.
In Gansu, ascend the westernmostend of the Great Wall at JiayuguanFort. The fortress was built in 1372during the Ming Dynasty and was theonly military and trade link betweenChina and the deserts of Central Asia.Explore the Mogao Grottoes inDunhuang. and in Tianshui, theMaijishan Grottoes with their 7,000sculptures in niches that can only bereached by climbing up thecantilevered stairs. Experience asunset camel ride at Crescent Lakeand the Echoing Sand Dunes.
Our trip ends in vibrant Shanghai,which offers a delightful insight intoChina, past and present.
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INTRIGUING SILK ROAD ACROOctober 10 to 28, 2020
Entrance to the Bazaar, Kashgar, China. Courtesy of Wikipedia. A camel caravan, Crescent
ORDINATOR:rion Ho [email protected]
ICING:0,930 pp/dbl occternational flights notluded)gle Supplement: $2,630
AVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY:ur East Holidays (Canada) Inc.ve Hope [email protected] Registration Number:
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Lake, China. Courtesy of Marion Ho.
ocean. We end at Nuuk, one of theworld’s northernmost capitals.
This is a unique trip with features
HIGH ARCTIC EXPLORERWith Bob McDonald
The Canadian Arctic is both iconicand majestic.
Learn about the Inuit way of lifeand art. Experience polar bears,walruses, seals, caribou, vast ice
floes, pack ice, and the arctic summerwith wildlife abounding and wildflowers spread across the tundra.
Come see the Canadian HighArctic before it disappears. Yourspecial guide to understanding theArctic is Canada’s favourite sciencejournalist, Bob McDonald, of CBC’sQuirks and Quarks. Bob makesscience accessible, entertaining andfascinating.
We travel through the historicNorthwest Passage, stopping at Inuitcommunities and the Franklin gravesite. Then it’s across to Greenland tosome of the most amazing sites whereicebergs calve off glaciers into the
exclusive to ROMTravel. There islimited space still available.
COORDINATOR:Eric Morrison [email protected]:From $7,595 USD pp/dbl occ(Flights not included)TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY:Adventure CanadaSheryl Saint905.271.4000 ext 224or [email protected] Registration Numbers:4001400 and 50021860
August 10 to 22, 2020
Disko Bay, Greenland. Courtesy ofMark Edward Harris.
TANZANIA: The Great Rift Valley
with Bob McDonald
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found some of the earliest humanremains? Have you ever wished tosee the snow-capped peak ofKilimanjaro or have a sundowner onthe plains of the Serengeti?
Now you can do all this with oneof Canada’s great science story-tellers, Bob McDonald, of CBC’sQuirks and Quarks, with all thecustomized service and behind thescenes insights for which ROMTraveltrips are renowned.
COORDINATOR:Eric Morrison [email protected]
PRICING:TBD
March 1 to 15, 2021
Bob McDonald.
Courtesy of Bob McDonald.
A Lion.
ave you ever wanted to experiencehe greatest animal migration on theace of the Earth … millions ofildebeest and their predators on theove? Have you ever wanted to see
he famous Olduvai Gorge and learnbout the equally famous husband-nd-wife team, the Leakeys, who
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY:Merit Travel Group Inc.Georgia Kourakos416.366.5268 ext 4259
Courtesy of ali-oop photography.
A dazzle of Zebras, Tanzania.
or [email protected] Registration Number:4499356Courtesy of Greg Spencer.
SCOTLAND SLOWLY
Sail from Glasgow to Aberdeen onAdventure Canada’s ship, the OceanEndeavor, threading your waythrough the misty and enchantingScottish isles. From Islay’s whisky toHarris’ hand-woven tweeds, fromSkye’s craggy peaks to St. Kilda’sbird sanctuaries, this trip hassomething for every traveller.
Immerse yourself in historyamong prehistoric villages, moss-covered standing stones and ancientmonasteries. Meet the welcoming
locals and share their music, dance,stories and crafts. Explore sea cavesand bird cliffs alive with vastcolonies of puffins, gannets,guillemots and kittiwakes. Wanderthrough twisting wynds (lanes)between granite houses in remotefishing ports. Be awed by broodingmountains, spectacular sea cliffs anddeep lochs.
On board, learn from AdventureCanada’s experts about the islands’flora and fauna, culture and history.Make new friends over meals in theship’s welcoming dining room. Orjust sit on deck and watch themountains glide by. Best of all, dropinto a pub to drink a dram before apeat fire. Savour Scotland slowly –like the best whisky.
COORDINATOR:Virginia Van Vliet [email protected]
PRICING:From $5,995 USD pp/dbl occ(International flights notincluded)TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY:Adventure CanadaSheryl Saint905.271.4000 ext 224or 1.800.363.7566
[email protected] Registration Numbers:4001400 and 50021860
June 14 to 24, 2021
Minty. Courtesy of Wikipedia and Saintchris.
ARGENTINA: From Buenos Aires to the End of the World
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Standing stones at Callanish, Isle of
Lewis, Scotland. Courtesy of Dennis
ecome enchanted with Buenosires, “the Paris of South America”,
he city that combines Europeanrandeur with Latin passion. Visit artalleries, museums, the opera house,ntiques markets, the birthplace ofango and navigate the Paraná Riverelta. Tour the city’s more traditionaleighbourhoods and its most trendy.
Discover a variety of Patagonianandscapes. In Ushuaia, take theTrain to the End of the World”.hen navigate the Beagle Channelnd observe its penguins, sea lionsnd bird colonies, while savouringhe rich local seafood. At El Calafaten the shores of Lago Argentino,iew the awe-inspiring glaciers, aNESCO World Heritage Site, and
aste the flavourful Patagonian lamb.At Bariloche and San Martin de
os Andes in the gorgeous Lakeistrict, enjoy a great variety of
specialty beers, surrounded by theAndes mountains.
Uncover the largest dinosaurs onEarth at Neuquen under the guidanceof Dr. David Evans and visit the“wineries of the end of the world”.
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Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Enjoy a trip filled with marvelousuisine, heady wines and tangoulture!
OORDINATOR:lida Huignard [email protected]:10,690 pp/dbl occInternational flights notncluded)RAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY:ateways International / The Joyf Travel Ltd.ivian Cilia 905.889.0483 ext.
Dancing the Tango in Buenos Aires,
Argentina. Courtesy of Wikipedia and
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ntario Registration Numbers:
171876 and 2472491
LOOKING FORWARD UPCOMING TRIPS
RUSSIASeptember 2021Imperial Russia’s onion-domed cathedrals, palaces, thrones, crown jewels and the artmasterpieces of the famous Hermitage Museum are world-renowned!
COORDINATOR: Margaret Magdziak PRICE: TBD416.268.3921 | [email protected]
JAPANNovember 2021Japan intrigues and fascinates. It is, at the same time, one of the oldest and most modern ofcivilizations. It is a complex and rewarding destination.
COORDINATOR: John Golla PRICE: TBD416.239.1855 | [email protected]
MOROCCO: Imperial Cities and Enchanted Kasbahs
February 2022Come explore imperial cities, beautiful kasbahs, an enchanting desert and breathtakinglandscapes in Morocco with Fahmida Suleman, the ROM's new curator of Islamic Art andCulture. Discover the mystical cities of Casablanca, Fes and Marrakesh. Visit a Berberfamily in the High Atlas Mountains and ride a camel in the dazzling Sahara desert. Explorethe Roman ruins at Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and partake in sumptuouscuisine and deluxe accommodation.
COORDINATOR: Neera Chopra PRICE: TBD416.441.9259 | [email protected]
HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN: Ancient and ModernMAY 2022Join Jonathan Edmondson, distinguished research professor and an expert in Roman Spain,as we discover the highlights of Spain, before and after the Romans. We’ll visit the ancientcity of Empuries, the Roman ruins at Tarragona, Mérida, Italica and Cartagena, and theArab palace-city of Medina Azahara. Not to be missed are the beautiful cities of Barcelona,Granada, Cordoba, Sevilla and Madrid.
COORDINATOR: Ann Dandy PRICE: TBD647.346.4334 | [email protected]
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Courtesy of Wikipedia and Jordy Meow.
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Aït Benhaddou Fortified Village, Morocco.
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Itsukushima Gate, near Hiroshima, Japan.
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