Travel

Experience the provincial character of Dordogne for one full week in Sarlat-la-Canéda, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved medieval villages in France. Stay in the family-owned Plaza Madeleine Hôtel, formerly a grand 19^th-century townhouse. Discover the region’s charming villages, medieval castles and prehistoric treasures through specially arranged excursions and cultural enrichments, including the medieval pilgrimage site of Rocamadour and the fascinating prehistoric cave paintings of Rouffignac and Cap Blanc, all part of UNESCO’s World Heritage list; the perfectly reproduced cave art at Lascaux; and the exclusive Village Life^® Forum with local residents who will share candid insights into daily life in Dordogne. Bordeaux Pre-Program Option and Albi/Toulouse Post-Program Option.

Exclusively Chartered, Deluxe Small River Ship AMADEUS SILVER II

This 13-day travel program features seven countries, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the eastern Danube River Valley. Cruise for nine nights aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe Amadeus Silver II, from the Habsburgs’ imperial capital of Vienna to the Black Sea through a rich mosaic of medieval cities, charming villages and rugged countrysides, from ancient Bulgaria to Serbia and eastern Croatia, and from Hungary’s Puszta (plains) to the palaces of Budapest. Immerse yourself in the Slavic heritage of Belgrade and cruise through the Iron Gates. Spend two nights in Bucharest. Visit Vienna and Transylvania with the Pre- and Post-Program Options.