Veer off the beaten path and discover Parma, a charming town with a rich history. Parma is famous for cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, and ham, Prosciutto di Parma, as well as beautiful cathedrals, palaces and the opera house. Your package includes a private guided walking tour of Parma, as well as a half-day excursion to the surrounding countryside where you will visit local farms and sample the delicious wine, cheese and prosciutto of the region.

Home to one of the largest open-air markets in Central America, you'll find everything from textiles, colorful woolen blankets and masks to fresh fruit and flowers for sale.

You have always dreamed about hiking the legendary Inca Trail, but you are short on time, or the season is wrong, or you just don't enjoy camping. The 2 day Express Trail may just be the program for you.

For those with less time to spend, this program offers you two of the greatest destinations in all of South America - the vibrant, breathtaking city of Rio de Janeiro, and spectacular Iguassu Falls, boasting 275 majestic waterfalls.

Experience the essence of Ecuador with the colonial city of Quito, and the islands of the Galapagos. As the capital of Ecuador, Quito is rich with colonial churches, notable religious artwork and charming little streets, all surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. From here, you will fly to the Galapagos Islands for a 4-night cruise on the M/V Santa Cruz. You will meet giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, the Galapagos albatross, and many other species in this living museum.