Florence: Renaissance Art, Duomo Cathedral, and New Year on the Arno
Ring in the New Year along the Arno River in Florence, exploring iconic Renaissance art, the Uffizi, and the historic Duomo Cathedral.
Tuscany: Hilltop Towns of San Gimignano and Chianti Vineyard Hills
Road trip through the rolling vineyard hills of Chianti, visiting the medieval stone towers and cobblestone lanes of San Gimignano.
Pisa & Siena: The Leaning Tower and Historic Piazza del Campo
Visit the iconic Leaning Tower in Pisa before heading inland to explore the medieval streets and Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy.
Cinque Terre: Cliffside Villages, Coastal Hiking Trails, and Sea Views
Hike the steep coastal footpaths connecting the five colorful cliffside fishing villages of Cinque Terre along the Ligurian Sea.
Genoa: Historic Port, Ligurian Palaces, and Harbor Alleys
Discover Genoa's historic harbor, exploring maze like medieval alleyways and grand Ligurian palaces along the Italian Riviera.
Big Sur & Monterey: Highway 1 Coastal Cliffs and Bixby Bridge
Drive the rugged northern section of Big Sur, stopping at iconic Bixby Bridge and exploring marine wildlife in Monterey Bay.
Sequoia National Park: General Sherman Tree, Giant Forest, and Moro Rock
Stand in awe beneath the giant sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park, visiting General Sherman and climbing panoramic Moro Rock.
Yosemite: Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome, and Clouds Rest Ridge Hike
Explore Yosemite National Park, ascending Sentinel Dome and trekking the granite ridge to Clouds Rest for views over Half Dome.
Mammoth Lakes: Volcanic Hot Springs, Mountain Trails, and Early Snow
Discover natural volcanic hot springs and mountain trails around Mammoth Lakes, navigating early autumn snowfall in California.
Bishop Pass Trail: Cold-Weather Alpine Hike to Glacial Long Lake
Hike the high alpine Bishop Pass trail in the Sierra Nevada, reaching cold glacial Long Lake surrounded by dusting autumn snow.
Kearsarge Pass: High Sierra Granite Trails and Ancient Bristlecone Pines
Trek into the high granite wilderness of Kearsarge Pass in the Sierra Nevada, visiting ancient bristlecone pine groves in California.
Alabama Hills: Natural Granite Arches and Mount Whitney Sunrise Views
Catch sunrise light illuminating the natural granite arches of the Alabama Hills with the sharp summit of Mount Whitney in the distance.