barcelona:

may 3 - may 6, 2019 | $tbd | 5 days, 4 nights

We’ll travel from the bustling city of Bangkok to the beautiful beaches of Phuket and Koh Phi Phi. We’ll visit the ruins of the ancient city of Ayutthaya.

“Explore the vibrant art, religion, and food culture of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and spend time with the country's leading artists and performers.

From the bustling capital of Phnom Penh to the creative center of Battambang city, Cambodia boasts an abundance of sights, tastes, and sounds. On this 11-day adventure, with an optional four-day extension to the astounding Angkor Wat, we'll meet an array of local artists, farmers, chefs, and healers and learn more about both the ancient traditions they are upholding and the unique work they are pioneering to help their country recover from the Khmer Rouge genocide.”

Reserve Your Space

DAY 1: hola barcelona - optional

Welcome to Barcelona. Transfer to your hotel and relax before meeting your Travel Directors and fellow guests for a walking tour of the (insert neighborhood). After the tour we’ll head for a night of tapas, wine and flamenco.

Hotel: Royal Orchid Sheraton

Meal(s): Welcome Reception

DAY 2: gaudi’s world

Your city tour begins with a visit to Wat Pho, Bangkok’s oldest temple which features the largest reclining Buddha in Thailand. Continue to the Grand Palace which was the seat not only of the king and his court, but contained within its walls the entire government administration. The architecture is vibrantly Thai and the overall effect is dazzling with all the brightly colored intricate detail. After lunch in a local restaurant depart on a private boat to explore Bangkok’s maze of canals, known locally as khlongs. Catch a glimpse of the serene and simple lifestyle of riverbank dwellers. Pass by the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) and its impressive ceramic covered pagoda before returning to your hotel.

Hotel: Royal Orchid Sheraton

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Optional Experience(s):

Tapas and Wine

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DAY 3: montserrat

After breakfast, we travel to the UNESCO-listed Montserrat, once the second-most important ancient capital of Old Siam, and the largest city in the world. Here, we’ll delve into the trading heritage of a mighty city that was all but raised to the ground by an 18th century Burmese invasion. We’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Bangkok. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure or join in an optional experience.

Hotel: Royal Orchid Sheraton

Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch

Optional Experience(s):

Bodega Tour - Culinary Backstreets

Adult Price: US $

DAY 4: BArcelona YOUR WAY

After breakfast this morning, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this vibrant city or join an Optional Experience.

Hotel: Royal Orchid Sheraton

Meal(s): Breakfast

Optional Experience(s):

Picasso Museum

Market Tour/Cooking Class

Immerse your senses in the five flavors of Thai as you join a ‘Local Specialist’ for a traditional cooking class in a colonial-style house. Visit a local market nearby to source the freshest ingredients that reveal the sweet, sour, salty, bitter and hot flavors of Thai cuisine. Sample the results later.

Adult Price: US $

FC Barcelona vs Getafe

Soccer is the lifeblood of Barcelona.

Adult Price: US $