Introduction to Madrid. Orientation Walk

This orientation walk is designed as a 2.5-hour introduction for visitors to Madrid during which our docent—a local scholar—will help contextualize the city’s landscape, architecture, cuisine and culture within the broad chronology of Spanish history.

During the course of this walk we’ll gain insight into the history and the urban development of Madrid, which has been the capital of Spain since the mid-sixteenth century. Starting with the city’s Arabic underpinnings, our docent will trace the trajectory of Spanish monarchy through to French occupation and Civil War and dictatorship in the 20th century. The approach will very much be an overview of these events, designed to give us our bearings, as both Spanish monarchy and the Civil War and Franco, are dealt with more deeply in other Context walks.

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Daniel Burnham Chicago Tour

The Legacy of Daniel Burnham: Architect and City Planner
August 7-9, 2009

The Society of Architectural Historians is preparing to host an exciting three-day summer Study Tour to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Daniel Burnham’s 1909 Plan of Chicago.

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Tour Guys – Free Walking tours of Toronto and Vancouver

Jason, Steve, and their tour guide friends offer walking tours of Toronto and Vancouver for FREE!
Although they do not charge for these free walking tours, they hope that if you enjoyed your tour you will show your appreciation by tipping them.

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Byzantine and Ottoman Traces

Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul, especially when viewed from the First Hill or from the Asian shore of the Sea of Marmara.

It is very impressive with its beautiful domes and semidomes, nice courtyards and six slender minarets.

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Backpackers to Barcelona

Barcelona is a charming and magic city. Almost everyone has heard about it, whether it’s because they have read something about it in a book or because they’ve seen it in a film or maybe on television, or maybe because they have been there before.

Barcelona is one of the most touristic cities in the world due to Antoni Gaudi’s work, to some memorable streets such as La Rambla or Passeig de Gràcia and to its rich culture.

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Immigration Museum in Melbourne

The Immigration Museum, located in the heart of the city explores stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Victoria.

Stories are brought to life through contemporary displays of memorabilia, moving images and computer interactives.

You’ll discover the dreams, achievements and disappointments of individuals and families who settled in Victoria from the 1800s right through to the present day.

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Warner Bros. Studios Vip Tour

Where else on the planet is it possible to encounter movie stars on a break during filming of their latest movie or shooting hoops outside a soundstage after filming today’s scene?

Nowhere except on the legendary Warner Bros. Studios VIP Tour.

Indeed, as they pass through the same gates as Hollywood’s leading actors, directors and producers do daily, guests of the Warner Bros.

Studios VIP Tour are offered a rare look into the world of entertainment, with an intimate view of the inner workings of a thriving motion picture and television studio.

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All-In-One Berlin City Segway Tour

Our All-In-One Berlin City Segway tour is the perfect tour for both those new to the city and Berlin veterans.

For the beginners, this tour will offer you a fantastic orientation and give you an opportunity to see virtually all of the sites you’ve read about as well as hidden ones off the beaten path.

We’ll tie Berlin’s intricate 20th Century history together and have it all make sense so it comes alive for you.

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Three Capitals – Trans Siberian Railway Tour

Countries: Russia, Mongolia, China MOSCOW [2] – TRAIN [5] – ULAANBAATAR [2] – TRAIN [1] – BEIJING [2]

Duration: 13 days/12 nights — 6 nts hotel/apt, 6 nts train

Departs on: Sundays, Tuesdays
Visas required: Russia, Mongolia, China

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Elena’s Guided Tours in Saint-Petersburg

This company provides inexpensive stay in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. The services included are:

- individual approach to each customer; design of a personal plan of activities;
- help with hotel reservation procedures;
accommodation in apartments, hostels, as well as possible accommodation with a host Russian family;
- full service both on arrival and during your stay: taxi;
- skilled personal interpreter-guide who will provide help whenever you require it, as well as give assistance during your business or trade negotiations in Saint-Petersburg;
- tours around the city and the suburbs;
- our guides speak English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Greek;
- help with meeting arrangements and contacts in many fields of trade and culture in our city;
- booking of theater tickets.

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