Depart any Thursday for arrival in Cairo on Friday (for US travelers). Guaranteed departure with a minimum of two guests. Enjoy five-star hotels, deluxe motorcoach or private car service, meals as indicated in the itinerary, and sightseeing excursions with a local guide.

Depart any Thursday for arrival in Beijing on Friday. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of two guests. Enjoy first class hotel accommodation, touring as per the itinerary in a private vehicle with English speaking gay or gay-friendly guide, evening cultural performances and more.

Mantrav International offers this 13-day tour including a cruise on the beautiful Yangtze river. Hightlights include Shanghai, Suzhou, Chongqing, Dazu and Beijing. Enjoy the deluxe hotel accommodations, Yangtze river cruise with daily shore excursions, comprehensive guided tours, visits and excursions in a private vehicle with English speaking gay-friendly guide.

Discover the Moroccan south with its populations, rhythms, melodies and music, and let yourself be lead comfortably to the gates of the desert. We are offering here the possibility of making this trip in 11 days and finishing in Marrakech or with the Atlantic Coast in Casablanca.

Explore the graceful former French colonial city of Saigon, the beauties of the Mekong Delta. Visit the glories of Vietnam's former Imperial capital Hue. Take a boat cruise on the magical Halong Bay and discover the hallowed artistic and cultural traditions of old Hanoi.

No place on earth is more romantic than Venice - and the most romantic way of getting there is aboard the fabulous Orient Express. This fantastic journey in the grand manner which provides luxury accommodations, superb meals and impeccable service.

At the end of February, the city of Venice hosts its annual carnival. We offer an amazing gay & lesbian holiday to Venice, Italy - one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Venice, with its unique canal system and transport provided by vaporettos and boats, is absolutely unique, and a gorgeous venue for a classy gay & lesbian holiday with friends!

If you fancy taking an unforgettable vacation to the Italian lakes in the company of other like-minded gay & lesbian tourists, your search is over. We look forward to giving you the holiday of a lifetime! The Italian lake district is located in the very north of Italy close to the Swiss border and just south of the Alps.

A Dream Experience to Peru and the Lost City of the Incas
If stone stones could speak? Abandoned by its inhabitants. Reclaimed by the jungle. Lost until 1911. Honored as a World Heritage Site. This is Machu Picchu - one of the most extraordinary places on earth. With Source Events & Orient Express, you will have a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to explore this magical place at your leisure.

With 260 miles of sandy beaches, chic new hotels, fabulous new restaurants, and a thriving gay scene it is no wonder why Puerto Rico has been on the hearts and minds of those desiring a stylish, stunning, affordable tropical vacation.

The reasons to visit Puerto Rico abound. For starters, the small island enjoys nine protected nature reserves that are home to wildlife you will not find anywhere else on the planet!

What better place to celebrate New Years than Rio de Janeiro! Experience the unmatched beauty and charm of this famous city, as well as its friendly, captivating people, known as Cariocas. Located between the mountains and sea, Rio de Janeiro is a tropical urban resort that offers delicious cuisine, terrific shopping, and stunning scenery. The beaches are loaded with eye candy as far as the eye can see, and the night scene explodes with some of the best venues and music in the world.

Buenos Aires, Argentina is a great gay destination! Known as the most gay friendly city in South American, Buenos Aires' heart boasts bustling streets, grand avenues, old-time cafes and stylish restaurants. And what better way to round out your stay in this majestic city than with visit to one of South America's most incredible natural wonders, Iguacu Falls!

Rio's Carnival is perhaps the world's most famous celebration. Carnival is a spectacular time to come to Rio de Janeiro, especially for gay travelers! There are several gay festivals including one in front of our hotel, and people joke that everyone seems a little gay during carnival! During Carnival, in addition to gay pool parties and large dance events, you can also join street festivals and parades all over the city; and there is an attitude of good will and harmony that pervades everything.

Legendary Glaciers of Patagonia and Sizzling Passion of Buenos Aires
Experience it all this holiday season with Source Events as we escape to Argentina for a week in spectacular Patagonia and sizzling Buenos Aires. Patagonia is a vast land filled with mystery and magic. Get ready to breathe the purest air on the planet and listen to the thunder of the ice breaking free from the glaciers.

Where can you witness the dramatic, primitive cycles of life and death ... sample some of the finest vintages on earth ... stand in awe at magnificent scenery ... and lose yourself in the progressive rhythms of one of the world's most progressive cities. South Africa! And Hermes has the perfectly paced, activity-packed itinerary for you and your small group, with first-class and luxury lodges making us feel right at home. Join us, and see just what makes a Rainbow Nation.

Zoom Vacations has cooked up a special trip for those who crave stunning scenery, delicious dining, exciting excursions, and likeable locals. Zoom Australia includes accommodations at the perfect 5 star hotel and special Aussie activities prepared exclusively for Zoom travelers, all culminating at Sydney Mardi Gras.
This is the 32nd Anniversary of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras!

No matter what your beliefs, Israel and Jordan are essential. Christian, Judean, and Islamic histories live large here, precisely the appeal to curious travellers seeking inspiration. Our Hermes small group conducts our own Holy Land pilgrimage, visiting the most revered sites of Jerusalem, and the rock-carved city of Petra. In the midst of our adventure, we stop on Dead Sea shores to "take the waters" at a luxury resort and sample Tel Aviv's gay night life.

Great pyramids reach to the heavens. Ancient tombs lie buried deep in the earth. A mighty river slices through an uninhabitable land, and gives rise to civilization itself. This is Egypt, and we'll unearth its secrets in our small group of just 20, for the most authentic experience. And along the way, we'll bask in a luxury that befits a pharaoh in 5-star accommodations, including a quality Nile cruise ship for 4 remarkable nights. Join us, and discover why this is Hermes Tours most popular trip.

China took center stage during the Summer 2008 Olympics. And now it's time for its encore, starring you and your Hermes small group. What's on the playbill? How about an ancient wall 4,000 miles long ... a city once forbidden to visitors ... 8,000 stone warriors watching over an emperor ... serene gardens that seek nothing less than metaphysical perfection. And along the way, we'll learn about the lives of local gay and lesbians.

Gay friendly Guatemala has a history of re-discovery and re-invention and as a result, modern-day Guatemala is a fascinating collage of cultures: full-blooded Maya people; the descendants of mixed unions between the Maya and the Spanish colonizers; the Afro-Antillean ancestry of the Garifuna people who settled in the Caribbean coast of Central America from the Caribbean islands about three centuries ago, all the way down to the European immigrants from Germany, England, Italy and beyond.

After a few days in Costa Rica, you will know what it feels like to live in paradise. From pristine tropical jungles teeming with exotic vegetation and wildlife, to picturesque volcanoes and waterfalls, Costa Rica is a nature-lover's dream. Best of all, it is one of the most peaceful, gay-friendly countries in the world.

ROmance VOYAGES begins your journey in Moscow touring Red Square, St.Basel's, the Armory Museum, and the Arbat shopping district for a stroll through Gum, Russia's largest department store. Travel on to Tver, the ancient trading post located at the confluence of the Volga and Tversta rivers and home to Putevoy Dvorets, Catherine the Great's resting spot on her journeys from Moscow to St.Petersburg. Next is Novgorod, the ancient capital of Russia famous for the Novgorod Kremlin and St.Sophia Cathedral. Spend three days and two nights in imperial St.Petersburg for an in-depth look at this 18th C bastion of Romanoff excess.

With thoughts of conflict banished to history, Vietnam is nothing less than mesmerizing. And peaceful, as you'll discover in its countless serene temples and during our exclusive Hermes overnight stay on a traditional junk amidst an archipelago of limestone towers. We'll travel the length of this coastal gem, from Hanoi to Hue, Hoi An to Saigon – on a journey punctuated by gracious people in colorful markets and grand palaces and tombs emerging from an emerald-green landscape.

China seems to be on the minds of everyone lately. It's economy is booming, its major cities like Shanghai are devoloping at a rapid pace, and the Olympics in China are aguably more spectacular than any before. There is no better time to come to China, and Zoom Vacations has created a once-in-a-lifetime trip combining culture, history, glamour, authentic cuisine, and 5 star accommodations throughout, all with the gay sensibilty you've come to expect from Zoom.

Spirituality, mystery and a little bit of outer-space highlight this ROmanCE VOYAGE land tour. Begin in Lima with a tour of this historic city. Inhabited as far back as 1000 years before the city proper was founded by the Spanish in 1535, as La Ciudad de los Reyes, or "The City of Kings". Travel on to Cusco and the monuments of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the fantastic Pisac Market. Travel down the coast to Ica, the wine capital of Peru. From Ica, soar in light aircraft over the mysterious Nazca lines. Finish off this journey with a visit to the Paracas Peninsula for a boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, known as Peru's Galapagos.

Spend a full week exploring the power and beauty of the ancient Greek empire. From the Parthenon in Athens to the Cyclades Islands of Mykonos and Santorini, Hermes Tours introduces you to a relaxing, picturesque and unique vacation. Enjoy the quaint town and sandy beaches of Mykonos to the volcanic terrain and mountainside villages of Santorini, this vacation promises to be The Best of Greece.

With stunning plazas, impressive architecture, world-renowned museums, great restaurants, and an incredibly vibrant gay scene, Madrid has its finger on the pulse of everything cool at the moment.
During Madrid Gay Pride, hundreds of thousands of gay people come to Madrid to celebrate their pride in a magnificent setting with fellow gay travelers from all over the world!

You might be surprised by the elegance of Russia. St. Basil's Cathedral lords over Red Square like a glittering multi-colored confection. Gilded corridors of the Hermitage host breathtaking art. Even Moscow's metro brims with the ornate. Join Hermes on our luxurious journey and we'll unveil Churchill's "riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma" as we sample cultural delicacies, explore fortresses once forbidden to visitors, and meet a people who eagerly look to the future.

Zoom Vacations is designing a trip that will truly propel you into the center of Gay Games action, while enjoying the best of Cologne. Plus, you may wish to round-out your stay with add-on trips to Berlin, Bavaria, and more!

The Inca whisper in the wind. We hear their echoes in meticulously carved stonework, amid soaring Andean peaks ... from the heights of Machu Picchu to the splendor of Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Our small group uncovers the ancient and colonial mysteries of this wondrous land, even staying overnight near the base of the Lost City. Join Hermes Tours and witness natural beauty and inspiring architecture that's unrivalled, and glimpse the heart and soul of a welcoming people.

Over the August bank holiday we explore Lake Ledro (& Garda) with original city of lovers, Verona. The setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Verona is a very cosmopolitan city, and this tour is a must for anyone with a love for opera. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a magical trip to Verona's magnificent and imposing Roman amphitheatre to see the performance of "Il Trovatore" on Sat 28 August 2010.

See the most beautiful creatures you've ever seen in your life. Watch, in fascination, at a myriad of mating rituals. Eat breakfast next to a wild beast having his night's hunt just a few feet away from you. And, that's just the gay scene in Cape Town! You also get to experience a 3 day all-inclusive safari in your own 5 star luxurious chalet.

If the entire world's a stage, then Switzerland is its most spectacular set! Join Hermes Tours as we explore magnificent alpine vistas, charming mountainside villages, and lovely lakeside cities. You'll delight in the most incredible train journey you're ever likely to take, past snow-capped peaks and pristine valleys. You're sure to agree that Switzerland serves as an unforgettable opening act to Oberammergau's Passion Play. We've got your tickets to this treasured 370-year tradition!

Explore one of the most spectacular countries in Europe. Rich in history, mythology and traditional Irish culture, a magical setting will unfold before you. We start our adventure in Dublin. We continue on to Kilkenny, Blarney Castle, Killarney and the spectacular Ring of Beara with the dramatic cliffs and wonderful views of the sea. We wrap up the tour in Shannon with its picture perfect green countryside on the Wonderland tour of the Green Isle.

Join Hermes on this historic trip! We'll explore Germany's major cultural centers – Berlin, where the first gay rights movement emerged in 1896, and Munich, where countless steins are raised every year during the rollicking Oktoberfest. We'll also discover a city still rising from the ashes of WWII, stroll medieval cobbled streets, and drive along byways dotted with fairy-tale castles. But the main act of this thrilling itinerary is the Oberammergau Passion Play, performed only once a decade!

Journey into South Africa
Come join us as we gather for a once in-a-lifetime journey to South Africa!
5 Nights at More Quarters in Cape Town
Touring and sightseeing in Cape Town
3 Nights at Lion Sands River Lodge - Kruger Park

Where can you witness the dramatic, primitive cycles of life and death ... sample some of the finest vintages on earth ... stand in awe at magnificent scenery ... and lose yourself in the progressive rhythms of one of the world's most progressive cities. South Africa! And Hermes has the perfectly paced, activity-packed itinerary for you and your small group, with first-class and luxury lodges making us feel right at home. Join us, and see just what makes a Rainbow Nation.

Great pyramids reach to the heavens. Ancient tombs lie buried deep in the earth. A mighty river slices through an uninhabitable land, and gives rise to civilization itself. This is Egypt, and we'll unearth its secrets in our small group of just 20, for the most authentic experience. And along the way, we'll bask in a luxury that befits a pharaoh in 5-star accommodations, including a quality Nile cruise ship for 4 remarkable nights. Join us, and discover why this is Hermes Tours most popular trip.

India ... a country which will enchant you with her beauty and diversity, enrich you with her culture, stun you with her modernity, embrace you with her warmth, and overwhelm you with her hospitality... Zoom Vacations combines the ultimate luxury with seamless exploration of one of the world's most fascinating countries. You will stay in the absolute best hotels and palaces in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai (Bombay), including the 7 star Udaivilas, among others.

India is far more than a destination. It's a delightful encounter, one that's overflowing with dazzling color, wafting aromas, zesty flavors, and exhilarating rhythms. Join a Hermes Tours small group in this thrilling part of the world, and we'll reveal cities that pulsate with a heady mix of ancient tradition and modern ambition. We'll venture into the countryside to explore a famed monument to love ... a temple of 1,000 columns ... a tiny village of age-old environmentalists ... and gleaming, hilltop fortresses that recall the days when maharajahs ruled. It's Incredible India!

Buenos Aires, Argentina is a great gay destination! Known as the most gay friendly city in South American, Buenos Aires' heart boasts bustling streets, grand avenues, old-time cafes and stylish restaurants. And what better way to round out your stay in this majestic city than with visit to one of South America's most incredible natural wonders, Iguacu Falls!

Named by Out Traveler magazine as one of the Top 10 Trips to Change Your Life! Plus, our post-trip to Arequipa & Lake Titicaca!
For thousands of years, Peru's extraordinary beauty has been both the backdrop of incredible cultural and spiritual expression, and a pallet for architectural artists. Your journey will take you through the cultural heart of Lima, charming Cusco, and the Valley of the Incas. But perhaps what will impress and inspire you most is your visit to one of the world's most important archeological sights: the ancient mystical city of Machu Picchu.

Once you experience firsthand the sultry sophistication of Buenos Aires, you'll quickly understand how the tango came to be invented here. The city steps quickly, pulses with passion, and shamelessly flirts with travelers. Our accommodations here are sure to seduce you, too – the elegant Axel Hotel, the world's only gay hotel chain. For a glimpse of the country's natural beauty, we jet down to Iguazu Falls to immerse ourselves in verdant jungle trails and mist-shrouded cataracts. And in our Hermes small group, we'll move about with ease and take it all in at a relaxed pace.