New Relaxed Cancellation Terms Our new relaxed cancellation terms provide confidence and peace of mind as you plan your 2021 journey See our website for details JOfo r t heU CURIOUR NEYSS TRAVELER 2021 Dear National Trust Traveler, Now more than ever, we’re ready for the uplifting personal connections gained by traveling. Like you, we’re eager to explore the world with renewed enthusiasm. It’s our great pleasure to share this 2021 book of journeys. In these pages, you’ll find itineraries specially crafted to enrich, inspire and show you the world through a different lens. For more than half a century, our dedicated team has helped travelers explore the world safely and securely. Your well-being remains our highest priority in today’s travel landscape; thus, we have implemented enhanced health, safety and sanitization practices with our international travel partners. If you are considering travel in 2021, you will be able to do so with peace of mind thanks to more flexible payment terms. You also have the added comfort of knowing that you’ll be accompanied by a professional AHI Travel Director who has an intimate knowledge of the destination, along with a close eye on the current travel environment. Furthermore, you can plan with confidence based on the increased booking flexibility we’ve negotiated with our suppliers and enjoy relaxed cancellation penalties. As you browse this collection, you’ll discover adventures that incorporate AHI’s signature educational travel, such as their ever-popular Alumni Campus Abroad® programs and intimate Small Group trips. Other traveler favorites include immersive Art, Culture & People journeys and River Journeys along the world’s storied waterways. Plus, you’ll find more opportunities than ever to customize your experience with a selection of included excursions, as well as elective activities and extensions. In addition, if you’re traveling solo, you’ll find an assortment of programs with a waived single supplement fee. Let’s strike off together and explore the world! Chat with our experienced travel consultants today at 888.484.8785. We look forward to welcoming National Trust travelers to the AHI experience! Sincerely, Scott Gerloff Director, National Trust Tours Discovery begins here. From the beginning of your travel experience to the very end, you’ll be treated with kindness, competency and respect and will be provided nothing less than excellence. We promise you personal attention, innovative itineraries and stress-less travel that educates, inspires and adds another great chapter to the rich story of your life. 2 visit us at www.nationaltrusttours.com Our 2021 Travel Collect ion Personalized Group Travel 4 Travel Expertise 5 Meet Some of Our Experts 6 Our Commitment to You 8 Accommodations 10 About AHI Programs 12 LAND JO URNEYS Switzerland Majestic Switzerland | Interlaken & Vevey 38 Latin America Europe Chilean Wonders | Lake District & Patagonia 40 England Journey to Brazil | Rio de Janeiro, The African American Experience London | 14 Pantanal Safari & Iguassu Falls 42 France Normandy 16 Paris | The African American Experience 18 Undiscovered France | Albi, Toulouse & Carcassonne 20 Germany RIVER Enchanting Bavaria 22 JO URNEYS Italy Amalfi Coast 24 Apulia | Undiscovered Italy 26 Hill Towns of Italy 28 Cruise the Heart of Europe 44 Lucca, Carrara & the Cinque Terre Tuscany | 30 Cruise Provence & Burgundy 46 Montenegro Cruise the Rhine & Mosel Rivers 48 Montenegro & the Bay of Kotor 32 Grand Danube Passage 50 Spain Romance of the Douro River 52 Basque Country | Spain & France 34 Wonders of Peru | Spain | Andalucía | In a Parador 36 Featuring an Amazon Cruise & Machu Picchu 54 Cruise Pricing 56 Extend Your Stay 59 2022 Sneak Peek 60 AHI FlexAir Program 62 Travel Insider 62 A Pledge from AHI Travel 63 The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. For more information, visit the Trust's website at www.savingplaces.org or phone 800-944-6847 or 202-588-6000. call us at 888.484.8785 3 Personalized Group Tr avel Experience the world while Our programs feature: enjoying the value and convenience > Multifaceted itineraries crafted with of group travel. inspiring moments to stir the soul > Outstanding hotels in the best locations and authentic, regional cuisine Creativity. Value. Integrity. Excellence. > Preferred access to popular sites These are the values that animate our and hidden gems travel programs as we connect you to the > A cultural enrichment program, out of reach to the casual traveler, featuring people, places and cultures of the world. local experts from all walks of life > Flexible options to reflect your interests and personalize your own We know you have questions about group travel: journey on most trips “This trip was a wonderful introduction Who else will be on the trip? You will explore > Free time to pursue your individual with travelers who have interests similar to yours. passions to Cuba, offering experiences the solo We often see our travelers become friends and > traveler is not likely to encounter. Carefree travel while we take care even take future trips together. of the logistics I was very happy with the selection Do I have time to explore independently? > A personalized support team, and variety of offerings… Osmin, Our expertly planned itineraries balance group including a dedicated Passenger Service Melissa and Carlos were wonderful excursions and leisure time. Representative, to assist you before, and took good care of us! I learned during and after the trip What makes this program a great value? > so much and fell in love with Cuba We deliver fantastic rates due to our longstanding The security of traveling with an experienced travel expert and its people.” travel partnerships around the world. From the time of booking to your return home, you also > Assistance with independent travel – Mary have a team of travel experts continuously working arrangements before and after your trip Cuba | 2019 to give you optimal value, a bonus not available to the individual traveler. 4 visit us at www.nationaltrusttours.com Top: The Pantanal, Brazil “Ibrahim, our Egyptologist, is brilliant!!! He has more knowledge about Egyptian history in his baby finger than you can fathom. He delivers it all with a sense of humor and generosity to beginning Travel Experti se students, too. “ – Sylvia Egypt | 2020 One of the greatest things about traveling with us is the people who bring your journey to life. From your Passenger Service Representative to the Travel Director and lecturers for your program, AHI Travel employs the best people in the industry. Before you go: Once you arrive: Travel Consultants | These experts stand ready On the ground, three layers of top-quality to answer your questions about activities, meals, professionals offer their insiders’ perspective. accommodations and more as they guide you Our dedicated team takes your adventure The incomparable value of your journey lies in through the reservation process. to the next level. the personalized care you receive from your Travel Director and the knowledge you gain from expert Passenger Service Representative | Travel Director | Throughout your journey, you’ll guides and lecturers, who call this area home. After reserving your spot, enjoy personalized be in the care of a seasoned AHI travel professional assistance from this specialist, your one point of who manages all the details so that you can relax By eliminating logistical worries, your multilingual contact who helps with everything from arranging and simply soak up the ambience. Resourceful Travel Director allows you to immerse yourself flights to booking elective activities to fulfilling and attentive, your multilingual Travel Director comfortably in your surroundings. This high-caliber special requests. helps create an unforgettable experience. professional makes you feel safe and important by creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. Travel Information | To prepare you fully Expert Guides | Who better to show you around for your journey, our travel-savvy team provides than the people who live there? We’ve specially The other important individuals are the guides timely pre-departure details and destination selected informed, enthusiastic local guides who and lecturers, whose regional expertise shines information, including helpful reading lists. understand the needs of our educated and curious in their insider perspective and commentary. travelers. Warm and genuine, they’re ready to share With these specialists at your side, become their passion for their country with you. intimately engaged in the rhythm of the community. Lecturers | Coming from all walks of life, our From your reservation to your return home, entertaining local lecturers open your eyes to we are here to ensure you have the adventure history, culture and current events. The breadth of a lifetime. of their knowledge deepens your appreciation for the region and its heritage. Above: Machu Picchu, Peru | Above right: Ancient Greek theater, Taormina, Sicily call us at 888.484.8785 5 Mee t som e of our expe rts Our seasoned experts bring your destination to life with firsthand knowledge that reveals the uniqueness of each and every place you visit. “This was an astoundingly wonderful trip! My husband and I cannot praise Sergey enough — his sunny nature, facility with English, sense of humor, Sergey Pukhanov, Travel Director. 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