Leading International Tour Operator Launches 8 New Itineraries

02-15-2008

 

Go Ahead Expands Tour Options with a Focus on Theme-Based Travel

 

Cambridge, Mass. (February 15, 2008) – Go Ahead Tours, a leader in cultural discovery through guided tours and global journeys, has launched eight new tours geared towards the increasing popularity of theme-based travel.  Each provides travelers with a tailored experience – food and wine tours that explore the flavors of a country; or the chance to experience spectacular, but lesser known destinations, combined with some of the grandest and most popular; and others providing active, adventurous travel experiences.

The new food and wine tours include:  “A Taste of France: Burgundy & Champagne” and “A Taste of Spain: Catalonia to Madrid”.  Active and outdoor appreciation themes are offered in “A Walking Tour of Switzerland,” “Ultimate South Africa,” and “Treasures of the Canadian Rockies”.  Hidden treasures are coupled with famous landmarks in “The Best of France and Spain,” “European Masterpieces” and “Undiscovered Italy: Lazo to Lombardy.”

“As the ‘Baby Boomers’ become more experienced in traveling abroad, there’s more interest and demand for unique, culturally-rich itineraries – our new tours address this dynamic by incorporating specific themes and emphasis.  Many travelers have seen the world with us and keep coming back for more diverse, distinctive experiences,” states Go Ahead’s Vice President of Marketing Cyril Lemaire.  “Their desire for more in-depth and interactive vacations has inspired Go Ahead Tours to create these customized tours that focus on specific subjects or activities – these new itineraries are rewarding and unforgettable.”

Full itineraries on all eight tours can be found at www.goaheadtours.com; here are highlights from three:

“A Taste of France: Burgundy and Champagne” – An 11-day exploration of France from South to North stopping in the celebrated towns of Burgundy, Champagne, Dijon, and Rheims highlights many of France’s best facets.  From wine tasting and cooking demonstrations to distinctive architecture and famous artwork, this unique package starts at $2,499 including airfare and fuel surcharges.

 

Features include:

o   Wine tasting and cooking classes in the famous Beaujolais region;

o   Visits to famous Champagne estates in Reims, such as Mumm, Piper-Heidsieck, Veuve Cliquot-Ponsardin and Ruinart;

o   An exploration of vintage winery destinations, such as La Route des Grand Crus, Chablis and Chateau de Chantilly, the birthplace of Crème Chantilly;

o   Guided tours of Péerouge, an enchanting walled medieval village and Dijon, home of the famed mustard;

o   The best of Paris including the Champs- Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera House, the Place de la Concorde, the Louvre Museum and Seine River;

o   A visit to the Palace of Versailles, the opulent estate of Sun King Louis XIV.

 

“A Walking Tour of Switzerland” – An 11-day walking tour explores how the famous landscapes of Switzerland envelope the cozy villages and heritage of this historic countryside.  >From the sheer rock of the Matterhorn to the lush slopes of Lake Geneva, travelers will never forget their journey through this alpine paradise.  This Swiss Alps walking tour starts at $2,199 including airfare and fuel surcharges.

 

Features include:

o   A guided walking tour of Lausanne, a city nestled between Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps;

o   A visit to the Chateau de Chillon;

o   A walk through the wine region of Montreux;

o   Scenic walks in the French town of Annecy, exploring its cobblestone streets and picturesque canal;

o   A mountain train ride to Zermatt, gateway to the Matterhorn for an Alpine walk and gondola ride;

o   A tour of Interlaken, a spectacular resort in the heart of the Swiss Alps;

o   A cruise around Lake Lucerne, and a walk through the city’s alpine splendor.

 

“Ultimate South Africa” – A 15-day adventure featuring expertly led game drives in Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest nature park followed by stimulating sights of wild animals, walking tours, and explorations of Africa’s most natural region.  Childhood fantasies are fulfilled with the first glimpse of a regal elephant or a hungry lion in the wild from $4,549 including airfare and fuel surcharges.

 

Features include:

o   A game drive to see lions, elephants and rhinos at Kruger National Park;

o   A safari drive through Umfolozi Game Reserve, the world-renowned wetlands park;

o   A cruise of the St. Lucia Estuary in search of hippos, crocodiles, fish-eagles, mangroves, kingfishers, and mudskippers;

o   A visit to the Addo Elephant National Reserve, home of the elusive wild African elephants and Umfolozi Game Reserve;

o   A guided sightseeing tour of Cape Town featuring a cable car ride up Table Mountain and visits to the National Gallery, South Africa Museum and Houses of Parliament;

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