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Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour
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2012, Caravan, Land Tour, Tour, USA, vacation

Drive over Glen Canyon Dam and Enjoy a Scenic Cruise of Lake Powell through Lake Powell's Antelope Canyon.

Visit Montezuma Castle, the site of 12th and 13th century Native American cliff dwelling.

Explore the Grand Canyon, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.

Take a guided jeep tour through Utah's Monument Valley, accessible only with autorized Navajo guides.

While you'll be staying along the South Rim, you will have opportunity to see the West Rim and its amazing lookout points. The West Rim is on the Hualapai Indian Reservation and is host to the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

See Bryce Canyon's Hoodoos, multi-colored limestone spirals which you can best see from Bryce Amphitheater.

Marvel at some of the highest sandstone cliffs in the world at Zion National Park.

See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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Enjoy a Scenic Tour of Lake Powell
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2012, Caravan, Land Tour, Tour, USA, vacation

See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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Zion National Park Photo Gallery
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Angel's Landing:

Court of the Patriarchs:

The Great White Throne:

The East Temple:

Water Features:

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Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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Montezuma Castle in 15 Tourist Photos
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2012, Caravan, Tour, USA, vacation

See itinerary for your CARAVAN TOUR:

Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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Hotels on Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour
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2012, Caravan, Land Tour, Tour, USA, vacation

Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds, sometimes with a cot or rollaway.

Day 1 – Phoenix, Arizona

Doubletree Suites
Central to Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, Doubletree Guest Suites Phoenix-Gateway Center features beautiful, newly renovated two room suites within walking distance of boutique shopping and dining. Local golf courses and tennis courts are a short drive away. The hotel has a bar/lounge, swimming pool, fitness center, television, wetbar, speaker phones, high speed internet access, and data ports.

Day 2, 3 – Grand Canyon

Tonight with Caravan you stay at a Grand Canyon Park lodge. Caravan's Grand Canyon National Park lodges are all located inside the Grand Canyon National Park. All rooms in the Grand Canyon National Park lodges are non-smoking rooms. A free shuttle bus system operates within the park, offering free transport between all lodges, restaurants, the West Rim drive, Yavapai geology museum, and the Park Visitor Center.

Thunderbird Lodge is a contemporary lodge located a few feet away from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All of the rooms have either two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, cable television, telephone, full bath, and air conditioning. Handicap rooms are also available. At Thunderbird Lodge, it's just a three minute walk to the Bright Angel Restaurant, Arizona Room Restaurant, and El Tovar Restaurant.

Kachina Lodge is a contemporary "twin" lodge to the Thunderbird Lodge, located just a few feet away from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All of the rooms have either two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, cable television, telephone, full bath, and air conditioning. Handicap rooms are also available. At Kachina Lodge, it's just a three minute walk to the Bright Angel Restaurant, Arizona Room Restaurant, and El Tovar Restaurant.

Maswik North Lodge is a modern lodge surrounded by a Ponderosa pine forest. It's located one third of a mile from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All rooms have two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, cable television, telephone, full bath, and air conditioning.

Yavapai Lodge is a modern lodge surrounded by Pinyon and Juniper trees, and is located one half mile from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All rooms have either two queen beds or one king bed, ceiling fans, and cable television.

Days 4, 5 – Lake Powell

Lake Powell Resort is situated on the shores of Lake Powell at Wahweap Marina. It's located about 5 miles from the town of Page, Arizona and 2 miles from Glen Canyon dam. The modern lodges at Lake Powell Resort all have two queen beds, air conditioning, in-room coffee, cable television, telephone, hair dryer, full bath, and air conditioning. Lake Powell Resort has two pools, a jacuzzi, a small beach on the lake shore, 2 restaurants, and a bar. Your breakfast is included each day at the world famousRainbow Room, with spectacular views of the Glen Canyon and Lake Powell.

Day 6 – Kanab, Utah

Comfort Inn
The newly renovated Comfort Inn is situated on a bluff overlooking the town of Kanab, Utah. Kanab is located just north of the Arizona border, in Utah's scenic Southwest, between Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Kanab was the center for the filming of over 100 Western and other films. The hotel has a whirlpool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Day 7 – Zion National Park

Zion Park Lodge
Zion Park Lodge is the only lodging located inside Zion National Park. The lodge is situated in the center of the valley floor and surrounded by spectacular 2,000 foot sandstone canyon walls. The exterior of the lodge has been restored to its original 1920's classic appearance. All rooms feature air conditioning, phones, radio alarm clocks and hairdryers. Zion Park offers a diverse selection of picturesque trails ranging from short, easy jaunts to strenuous adventures. Some of the trails begin immediately outside the lodge.
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Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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CARAVAN TOUR: See the Grand Canyon!
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CARAVAN TOUR: Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)
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2012, Caravan, Land Tour, Tour
From Caravan: Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

Day 1 – Phoenix, Arizona
Spend two nights at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and visit the greatest national parks of the Southwest! Your adventure begins in Phoenix, Arizona. Transfer from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport by hotel courtesy shuttle to your hotel. Rooms are available for check in after 3:00 p.m. Join Caravan for a 6:00 p.m. welcome briefing.

Day 2 – Sedona, Grand Canyon
Drive through Scottsdale and along Camelback Mountain on your morning sightseeing. Next, visit Montezuma Castle, site of 12th and 13th century Native American cliff dwellings. Continue to the artist colony of Sedona, surrounded by towering red rock formations. You have free time in Sedona to explore galleries, shops and restaurants. Continue through scenic Oak Creek Canyon. Arrive at the Grand Canyon for a relaxing two-night stay. Your lodge is inside the Grand Canyon National Park, near the South Rim. Enjoy dinner at the Grand Canyon. Elevation at the South Rim averages 7,000 feet. BD

Day 3 – Grand Canyon National Park
Enjoy breakfast at historic El Tovar Lodge on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Entire day to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Almost 280 miles long, the Grand Canyon varies in width from one to eighteen miles, with the Colorado River winding below. You have a brief morning orientation drive of the Grand Canyon, followed by a short I-MAX movie on the Grand Canyon.The rest of your day is at leisure to enjoy Grand Canyon National Park. You can take a free shuttle bus to the many lookout points on the West Rim. You have plenty of time to hike on Bright Angel Trail into the Grand Canyon, or hike along the rim trails. You also can visit the historic Grand Canyon Park buildings, Hopi House and Lookout Studio. Relax and enjoy Grand Canyon vistas, or attend one of the daily park ranger talks. You stay two nights here inside the Grand Canyon National Park, allowing you time for a comprehensive visit inside the Grand Canyon National Park. Best of all, you will enjoy two opportunities to see Grand Canyon sunsets and sunrises. B

Day 4 – Grand Canyon, Lake Powell
Drive along the scenic East Rim of the Grand Canyon and visit Desert View Lookout. Then, visit a Navajo and Hopi Trading Post. Here, you will find a large selection of high- quality Hopi and Kachina dolls, fine Native American jewelry and handicrafts. Next, drive over the Glen Canyon Dam to 185 mile long Lake Powell. Arrive at Lake Powell Resort on the shores of Lake Powell. This afternoon enjoy a scenic boat cruise through Lake Powell’s Antelope Canyon, lined with rich red sandstone walls. Enjoy a relaxing two-night stay at Lake Powell Resort. B

Day 5 – Monument Valley, Jeep Tour
Breakfast in your resort’s famous Rainbow Room with 180 degree sweeping views of Lake Powell. This morning enter the Navajo Indian Nation. Enjoy a guided jeep tour of the restricted backcountry of Monument Valley, a beautiful, pristine area of buttes and arches accessible only with authorized Navajo guides. John Ford, the filmmaker, discovered the rugged beauty of Monument Valley in the 1930’s. Western classics, such as “Stagecoach,” “The Searchers,” and “Once Upon a Time in the West” were filmed in Monument Valley. Hollywood legends, such as Maureen O’Hara, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and James Stewart filmed Westerns here. Return to Lake Powell. B

Day 6 – Bryce Canyon National Park
Enjoy breakfast in the Rainbow Room. Next visit Bryce Canyon. See the Bryce “Hoodoos,” fantastic red, orange and pink limestone spirals. This afternoon enjoy stops at Bryce Point and Sunrise Point, overlooking the stunning Bryce Amphitheater. Overnight in picturesque Kanab with an elevation of 5,000 feet. Kanab is known as Western Hollywood. Over 100 western movies and TV shows were filmed here including “Gunsmoke,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Wagon Train,” and “How the West Was Won.” Look for colorful sunsets which transform the nearby cliffs into brilliant shades of red, orange and pink. B

Day 7 – Zion National Park
This morning drive to Zion Park. See a wonderland of rock monoliths. Zion features stunning scenery found nowhere else. Zion is a geological showplace with sandstone cliffs among the highest in the world. Early settlers were so inspired by Zion’s beauty that they bestowed exalted names on the park’s natural features. See East Temple, the Court of the Patriarchs and the Great White Throne. With Caravan, spend the night at the only lodge inside Zion National Park. Stroll the beautiful grounds of your lodge ideally situated in the center of the valley floor. Marvel at the cliffs towering above. Enjoy leisure time this afternoon. You may wish to take the free Zion Canyon shuttle or hike the Park’s scenic walking trails near your lodge. Enjoy dinner at Zion Park. BD

Day 8 – Zion Park to Las Vegas, Nevada
After breakfast at Zion Park Lodge, Caravan transfers you from Zion Park to Las Vegas, Nevada. Enjoy a brief sightseeing drive of the dazzling Las Vegas strip. Arrive at the Las Vegas airport at 11:30 a.m. Please schedule flights after 1:30 p.m. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. B

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HOLY LAND CRUISE - Ephesus, Turkey
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2011, Celebrity, cruise, Dead Sea, Ephesus, Europe, Greece, Haifa, Holy Land, Israel, Jerusalem, Land Tour, River of Jordan, Sea of Galilee, Tour, Turkey
Learn about our special 12 Day Holy Land Cruise where you get to spend 4 Nights in the Holy Land. Experience the luxury of Celebrity Cruises and embark on a pilgrimage you won't soon forget.

City/Country: Ephesus, Turkey

When You're There: Sep 11

About: Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey Sep 11 Nestled along the craggy shores of the Aegean Sea is the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Renowned as one of the most beautiful cities along the Aegean, Kusadasi is blessed with sunshine an average of 300 days a year. This beautiful city is the perfect setting to begin your journey to Ephesus.

1 Possible Excursion: Biblical Ephesus

This tour is designed to introduce to you the "Biblical Ephesus". Driving from the pier through the Turkish countryside along a hilly drive, you arrive at the House of Virgin Mary where the Blessed Virgin is reputed to have spent the last years of her life. Outside is the Fountain of Our Lady, providing the faithful water from the holy foundation.

From there, a short drive will take you to the entrance to Ancient City of Ephesus that was built on a small hill. Once you enter the Open Air Museum of Ephesus and pass by the Magnesia gate, you will enter the administrative section of ancient Ephesus. The guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. See the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastika, temple of Hadrian and the impressive library of Celsius. The Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached, is one of the largest theaters in antiquity with a capacity of 24,000 seats.

The last major site you will visit in Ephesus is the "Church of Virgin Mary", also known as the Double Church as it is thought that one aisle was dedicated to the Virgin and the other to the Apostle John. This Church is believed to have been the meeting place of the historic Council of Ephesus. You will return to the buses through the Arcadian way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. Overlooking Ephesus are the remains of St. John's Basilica, where, you will be given a short briefing on the excavations and their importance to the history of Christianity. Once great church built on a 2nd century tomb thought to hold the remains of St. John. While the church is now in ruins, there are many frescoes, mosaics and graceful columns that attest to the glory that marked the place where St. John, the Evangelist, lived and died.

Your tour will follow with a "Biblical lunch", where you will be served food cited in the Bible and dishes made in accordance with Biblical ingredients. Following lunch, you will have chance to explore the effect of Christianity on the traditional local handicrafts with a short lecture by an expert. A carpet presentation will take place in a carpet weaving village also elaborating this influence. On completion of your visit, you will have time to explore, browse in Kusadasi.

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Experience the Traditional Magic of Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean
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2011, Europe, Insight Vacations, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Tour

Amazing Spain & Portugal
10 days touring Madrid, Granada, Seville, Lisbon, and Salamanca.

From the cobbled streets of Toledo to the arabesque Alhambra and Manueline Lisbon, this well planned itinerary highlights the culture, art and landscapes of these two 'amazing' countries.

Magical Switzerland
8 days touring Zurich, Chur, St. Moritz, Brig, Zermatt, and Geneva.

Myriad viaducts, tunnels and bridges present the Swiss train traveler with the ultimate Winter show - spectacular mountain scenery and idyllic towns all blanketed in snow!

Highlights of Europe
17 days touring London, Brussels, Heidelberg, Munich, Salzburg, Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucerne, Paris, and Versailles.

Varied landscapes, magnificent scenery, history galore, a treasure trove of art and architecture...a glorious reflection of Europe at her best.

Book now with Insight Vacation Travel Specialists!

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Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour

Enjoy a Scenic Tour of Lake Powell

Zion National Park Photo Gallery

Montezuma Castle in 15 Tourist Photos

Hotels on Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour

Day 1 – Phoenix, Arizona

Day 2, 3 – Grand Canyon

Days 4, 5 – Lake Powell

Day 6 – Kanab, Utah

Day 7 – Zion National Park

CARAVAN TOUR: See the Grand Canyon!

CARAVAN TOUR: Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

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Experience the Traditional Magic of Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean

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Get the latest information on specials, deals, and bargains.

Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour

Enjoy a Scenic Tour of Lake Powell

Zion National Park Photo Gallery

Montezuma Castle in 15 Tourist Photos

Hotels on Your Grand Canyon Caravan Tour

Day 1 – Phoenix, Arizona

Day 2, 3 – Grand Canyon

Days 4, 5 – Lake Powell

Day 6 – Kanab, Utah

Day 7 – Zion National Park

CARAVAN TOUR: See the Grand Canyon!

CARAVAN TOUR: Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion (8 Days from $1,095)

HOLY LAND CRUISE - Ephesus, Turkey

Experience the Traditional Magic of Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean

Magical Switzerland 8 days touring Zurich, Chur, St. Moritz, Brig, Zermatt, and Geneva.

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Magical Switzerland
8 days touring Zurich, Chur, St. Moritz, Brig, Zermatt, and Geneva.