Where in the World?
Where would you like to go? This resource provides informational content for many of Imprint Tours' destinations. It is for those interested in visiting or learning more about a place. Each country page features the tours available, video content with local guides, blogs, recommended reading and viewing, featured articles, and destination-specific travel tips.
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Known for its waterfalls, glaciers, thermal attractions, and distinct landscapes Iceland is a nature lovers dream. With volcanoes on one end of the island and glaciers on the other Iceland is a land of contrast. It is also known for its climate and famous long summer days with almost 24 hours of sunshine and its winter days with only a few hours of light. Iceland is a place of great natural wonder and will leave you utterly amazed that so many different landscapes and climates exist in harmony on such a small island.
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Having one of the oldest histories in the world it is no wonder that Egypt is well known for its pyramid, tombs, and pharaohs of the past. But Egypt is much more than this. We consider this to be the most site rich tour we provide. From the great pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, mighty Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the temples of Edfu and Kom-Ombo, and finally, the wondrous Abu Simbel, Egypt is a diverse country with much to offer. There isn’t a single person who didn’t learn about ancient Egypt in school, and many consider it a life long dream to visit this famous country. I can happily say these dreams are not unwarranted, Egypt is sure to impress the middle schooler in all of us.
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Thailand is the foremost jewel of Southeast Asian travel and a great value for American travelers. Blessed with a dizzying array of natural wonders, a welcoming society, a splendid cultural heritage, and a well established tourist infrastructure, Thailand makes for a perfect first foray into Asian travel. And that’s not even mentioning the Thai food, its a dream for anyone who likes to eat.
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“India, incredible India” proclaims the international add for Indian tourism. For once the destination equals the hyperbole. Incredible, captivating, seductive, extraordinary, mystical, enchanting – the experience of India outstrips any attempt of description. It is a dazzling tapestry of sounds, sights, colors, smells, mysticism, beauty, culture, and history. Imprint’s tour of northern India features the Mughal sights of Delhi, the holy city of Varanasi, the splendid temples of Khajuraho, the Taj Mahal, and the forts, temples, lakes, and palaces of colorful Rajasthan.
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Africa is a destination that captures the imagination of travelers like no other. From “The Smoke that thunders” known by us as Victoria Falls to amazing game viewing in Zimbabwe and Botswana to vibrant Capetown in South Africa it is a region diverse and rewarding.
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Greece is famous for its history and its many beautiful islands. The stunningly picturesque Greek islands have inspired mankind back to the time of Homer. This is nature at its dramatic and visual best. Deep blue seas are contrasted by rugged coastlines, plunging cliffs, golden sand beaches, and isolated coves. The human touch is equally attractive with characteristic “sugar-cube” architecture, blue-domed churches, white-washed monasteries, photogenic windmills, and crumbling fortresses. History has left a footprint as well, providing ancient archaeological sites to be explored.
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Israel is known to many as the biblical holy land. A connection to place is easy here. Whether you are religious or not it is impossible not to be moved by visits to historic Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sights. Jerusalem is sacred ground to the three great monotheistic religions of the world. Being impressed in some way or in some form is guaranteed. From the Jordan River to the Western Wall to Bethlehem, Israel is sure to interest every traveler.
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Blessed with an open, welcoming, and engaging society, Vietnam is a nation balanced between deeply held traditions and an exploding modernity that make it a uniquely wonderful travel destination. The war is a distant memory and Americans are now appreciated as partners in economic opportunity. Vietnam is more about experience than checklists: being paddled on a river by a rower who uses her feet, taking a cooking class, having a dress or suit tailor-made in a day, relaxing in a hammock in the Mekong Delta, or drifting quietly along on a sampan – these are the activities you’ll cherish from on this outing. There are, of course, great sights to be enjoyed, including the Temple of Literature, Halong Bay, the ruins of My Son, and Hue’s Citadel. Add in the best food in Southeast Asia and you have a formula for travel memories to last a lifetime.
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Japan is a nation of ancient and storied traditions and customs. But in the 20th century she leapt headlong into the west, becoming a technological and economic powerhouse. The blend of western comfort and Asian exoticism is uniquely satisfying. This land of contrasts is eminently interesting but also possessed of much natural beauty. This tour will feature the urban centers of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima but also the rural charms of the Japanese alps, the villages of Matsumoto, Nara, and Takayama. We will visit Zen gardens, learn to make sushi, and visit castles and temples. Join Imprint for this diverse and fascinating fortnight.
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“Welcome. Welcome in Morocco” – this direct translation of an Arabic salutation is the greeting one receives many times every day in Morocco. It embodies the genuinely welcoming spirit of the entire country. This is a refreshing destination for Americans - a democratic, moderate Muslim culture. The lineup of knock-out sights is impressive: the “Blue Pearl” of Chefchaouen, the Medieval ambience and fascinating dye pits of Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, evocative Ait Benhaddou, the Atlas Mountains, and the Sand Sea of Erg Chebbi. Add in great food, the camel safari of your travel dreams, the sensory maelstrom of Marrakech, and you have the recipe for an ideal fortnight of discovery travel.
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Few places on the globe evoke the mystery and awe that Patagonia provides for the intrepid traveler. The rugged crags and spires of mighty Torres del Paines and Los Glacieres National Parks constitute perhaps the most impressive mountain vistas on earth. Iguazu is arguably the world’s most impressive waterfall. The picturesque alpine lakes and massive glaciers round out the natural experience. Combine these with the cultural gems and Tango culture of Buenos Aires and one has a recipe for a memorable travel experience.