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Designed by Travelers for Travelersoin a small and diverse group of world travelers for expert-led explorations of both world-class sites and overlooked corners. MIR Small Group Tours are intentionally small, with a firm upper limit of 16 participants (Explorer Series trips are capped at 12).
Our line-up of Small Group Tours boasts creative itineraries, great value and ingenious extras. Each is different from the next, but they all are intimate, experiential, expert-led and comprehensive.
Our tour manager was amazing. He was the most outstanding tour manager I have ever met. The flexibility of this trip enabled me to have some experiences that were very meaningful to me, and would not have occurred in a structured, large group experience.
Trip was better than we ever imagined. Best tour we have ever taken.
B. Bates, Rohnert Park, CA
Small Group Tours
New 2017 Rail Journeys by Private TrainOttoman Treasures by Private Train Between Budapest and Istanbul aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express private trainBegin in Hungary and continue through the modern Balkan countries of Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Greece before exploring Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula and ending in Istanbul. This train travels in the northbound direction, from Istanbul to Budapest, as well.12 days, June 24-July 5, 2017 (Southbound) July 1-12, 2017 (Northbound)
Land of the Midnight Sun by Private Train White Nights Across the Arctic Circle aboard the Golden Eagle private trainJoin a band of adventurous travelers during the “White Nights” of summer on a luxury rail journey celebrating the Midnight Sun. Beginning in magnificent Moscow, take advantage of the long, sun-filled days as the train heads north beyond the Arctic Circle and finally rolls to a stop down south in sumptuous St. Petersburg.12 days, June 15-26, 2017
Tibet & China Rail Discovery From Lhasa to Urumqi by private trainExplore the City of the Sun, Lhasa, with its massive UNESCO-listed Potala Palace. Then hop the special high-altitude train, descending from Lhasa’s 12,000 feet down to Golmud, at 9,200, and transfer to a comfortable private train to discover the Buddhist caves and teeming bazaars of exotic Western China.12 days, October 6-17, 2017 M
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Celebrate Navruz in Uzbekistan with Caroline EdenCelebrate Navruz, the joyous festival of spring and new beginnings in Uzbekistan. Renowned travel, culture and food writer Caroline Eden, co-author of the newly released book, Samarkand, is your host on this journey to the jewel of Central Asia. Travelers will meet chefs, craftspeople and musicians, learn how to cook plov, sample the Navruz treat sumalak and join in Navruz celebrations. Caroline’s lectures
will enhance your appreciation of the rich culinary heritage and cultural fabric of Uzbekistan. All guests will receive a copy of her gorgeous new book.
BACKSTREETS & BAZAARS OF UZBEKISTAN – 10 days, March 18-27, 2017
The Balkans or Bust with Patricia SchultzPatricia Schultz, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller 1,000 Places To See Before You Die will host this, her third tour with MIR. A world traveler and expert on must-see sites around the world, Patricia will offer her observations and share her expertise with other MIR travelers as they explore Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo.
BALKAN ODYSSEY: CROSSROADS OF CULTURES – 16 days, May 11-26, 2017
Adventure Cruise on Siberia’s Ob River with Bill AltafferOne of the world’s most traveled people, Bill Altaffer has been leading groups with MIR since 2005, and over the course of time has crisscrossed nearly the entirety of Russia. Join him and other intrepid travelers for a rarely offered itinerary exploring the Siberian interior northward to the Arctic Circle, on one of Russia’s most important waterways.
BILL ALTAFFER AND EXPEDITION PHOTO TRAVEL PRESENT: CRUISE THE OB, SIBERIAN WATERWAY – 17 days, June 9-25, 2017 (Tentative)
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Small Groups & Rail Journeys by Private Train
MIR Special Series 2017
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Contact MIR for more information: 800-424-7289, [email protected]
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Designed by Travelers for Travelersoin a small and diverse group of world travelers for expert-led explorations of both world-class sites and overlooked corners. MIR Small Group Tours are intentionally small, with a firm upper limit of 16 participants (Explorer Series trips are capped at 12).
Our line-up of Small Group Tours boasts creative itineraries, great value and ingenious extras. Each is different from the next, but they all are intimate, experiential, expert-led and comprehensive.
Our tour manager was amazing. He was the most outstanding tour manager I have ever met. The flexibility of this trip enabled me to have some experiences that were very meaningful to me, and would not have occurred in a structured, large group experience.
Trip was better than we ever imagined. Best tour we have ever taken.
B. Bates, Rohnert Park, CA
Small Group Tours
New 2017 Rail Journeys by Private TrainOttoman Treasures by Private Train Between Budapest and Istanbul aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express private trainBegin in Hungary and continue through the modern Balkan countries of Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Greece before exploring Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula and ending in Istanbul. This train travels in the northbound direction, from Istanbul to Budapest, as well.12 days, June 24-July 5, 2017 (Southbound) July 1-12, 2017 (Northbound)
Land of the Midnight Sun by Private Train White Nights Across the Arctic Circle aboard the Golden Eagle private trainJoin a band of adventurous travelers during the “White Nights” of summer on a luxury rail journey celebrating the Midnight Sun. Beginning in magnificent Moscow, take advantage of the long, sun-filled days as the train heads north beyond the Arctic Circle and finally rolls to a stop down south in sumptuous St. Petersburg.12 days, June 15-26, 2017
Tibet & China Rail Discovery From Lhasa to Urumqi by private trainExplore the City of the Sun, Lhasa, with its massive UNESCO-listed Potala Palace. Then hop the special high-altitude train, descending from Lhasa’s 12,000 feet down to Golmud, at 9,200, and transfer to a comfortable private train to discover the Buddhist caves and teeming bazaars of exotic Western China.12 days, October 6-17, 2017 M
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Celebrate Navruz in Uzbekistan with Caroline EdenCelebrate Navruz, the joyous festival of spring and new beginnings in Uzbekistan. Renowned travel, culture and food writer Caroline Eden, co-author of the newly released book, Samarkand, is your host on this journey to the jewel of Central Asia. Travelers will meet chefs, craftspeople and musicians, learn how to cook plov, sample the Navruz treat sumalak and join in Navruz celebrations. Caroline’s lectures
will enhance your appreciation of the rich culinary heritage and cultural fabric of Uzbekistan. All guests will receive a copy of her gorgeous new book.
BACKSTREETS & BAZAARS OF UZBEKISTAN – 10 days, March 18-27, 2017
The Balkans or Bust with Patricia SchultzPatricia Schultz, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller 1,000 Places To See Before You Die will host this, her third tour with MIR. A world traveler and expert on must-see sites around the world, Patricia will offer her observations and share her expertise with other MIR travelers as they explore Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo.
BALKAN ODYSSEY: CROSSROADS OF CULTURES – 16 days, May 11-26, 2017
Adventure Cruise on Siberia’s Ob River with Bill AltafferOne of the world’s most traveled people, Bill Altaffer has been leading groups with MIR since 2005, and over the course of time has crisscrossed nearly the entirety of Russia. Join him and other intrepid travelers for a rarely offered itinerary exploring the Siberian interior northward to the Arctic Circle, on one of Russia’s most important waterways.
BILL ALTAFFER AND EXPEDITION PHOTO TRAVEL PRESENT: CRUISE THE OB, SIBERIAN WATERWAY – 17 days, June 9-25, 2017 (Tentative)
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Small Groups & Rail Journeys by Private Train
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Contact MIR for more information: 800-424-7289, [email protected]
See inside
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Designed by Travelers for Travelersoin a small and diverse group of world travelers for expert-led explorations of both world-class sites and overlooked corners. MIR Small Group Tours are intentionally small, with a firm upper limit of 16 participants (Explorer Series trips are capped at 12).
Our line-up of Small Group Tours boasts creative itineraries, great value and ingenious extras. Each is different from the next, but they all are intimate, experiential, expert-led and comprehensive.
Our tour manager was amazing. He was the most outstanding tour manager I have ever met. The flexibility of this trip enabled me to have some experiences that were very meaningful to me, and would not have occurred in a structured, large group experience.
Trip was better than we ever imagined. Best tour we have ever taken.
B. Bates, Rohnert Park, CA
Small Group Tours
New 2017 Rail Journeys by Private TrainOttoman Treasures by Private Train Between Budapest and Istanbul aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express private trainBegin in Hungary and continue through the modern Balkan countries of Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Greece before exploring Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula and ending in Istanbul. This train travels in the northbound direction, from Istanbul to Budapest, as well.12 days, June 24-July 5, 2017 (Southbound) July 1-12, 2017 (Northbound)
Land of the Midnight Sun by Private Train White Nights Across the Arctic Circle aboard the Golden Eagle private trainJoin a band of adventurous travelers during the “White Nights” of summer on a luxury rail journey celebrating the Midnight Sun. Beginning in magnificent Moscow, take advantage of the long, sun-filled days as the train heads north beyond the Arctic Circle and finally rolls to a stop down south in sumptuous St. Petersburg.12 days, June 15-26, 2017
Tibet & China Rail Discovery From Lhasa to Urumqi by private trainExplore the City of the Sun, Lhasa, with its massive UNESCO-listed Potala Palace. Then hop the special high-altitude train, descending from Lhasa’s 12,000 feet down to Golmud, at 9,200, and transfer to a comfortable private train to discover the Buddhist caves and teeming bazaars of exotic Western China.12 days, October 6-17, 2017 M
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Celebrate Navruz in Uzbekistan with Caroline EdenCelebrate Navruz, the joyous festival of spring and new beginnings in Uzbekistan. Renowned travel, culture and food writer Caroline Eden, co-author of the newly released book, Samarkand, is your host on this journey to the jewel of Central Asia. Travelers will meet chefs, craftspeople and musicians, learn how to cook plov, sample the Navruz treat sumalak and join in Navruz celebrations. Caroline’s lectures
will enhance your appreciation of the rich culinary heritage and cultural fabric of Uzbekistan. All guests will receive a copy of her gorgeous new book.
BACKSTREETS & BAZAARS OF UZBEKISTAN – 10 days, March 18-27, 2017
The Balkans or Bust with Patricia SchultzPatricia Schultz, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller 1,000 Places To See Before You Die will host this, her third tour with MIR. A world traveler and expert on must-see sites around the world, Patricia will offer her observations and share her expertise with other MIR travelers as they explore Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo.
BALKAN ODYSSEY: CROSSROADS OF CULTURES – 16 days, May 11-26, 2017
Adventure Cruise on Siberia’s Ob River with Bill AltafferOne of the world’s most traveled people, Bill Altaffer has been leading groups with MIR since 2005, and over the course of time has crisscrossed nearly the entirety of Russia. Join him and other intrepid travelers for a rarely offered itinerary exploring the Siberian interior northward to the Arctic Circle, on one of Russia’s most important waterways.
BILL ALTAFFER AND EXPEDITION PHOTO TRAVEL PRESENT: CRUISE THE OB, SIBERIAN WATERWAY – 17 days, June 9-25, 2017 (Tentative)
Russia u Trans-Siberian Railway u Mongolia u China u Tibet u DPRK Silk Route u Central Asia u Iran u South Caucasus u Turkey u Baltics
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Small Groups & Rail Journeys by Private Train
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Contact MIR for more information: 800-424-7289, [email protected]
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Ancient Persia – Modern Iran
April 10-27, 2017April 17-May 4, 2017April 24-May 11, 2017September 11-28, 2017
October 2-19, 2017October 23-November 9, 2017
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Iran Unveiled
April 9-20, 2017May 7-18, 2017
October 8-19, 2017October 22-November 2, 2017
phot
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Once Forbidden Lands of Central Asia & Iran
April 24-May 13, 2017 October 23-November 11, 2017
phot
o: P
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A Taste of Georgia: Wine, Cuisine & Culture
October 4-15, 2017
phot
o: R
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jfar
Siberian Odyssey: Legends of Lake Baikal & Tuva
July 30-August 11, 2017
phot
o: M
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Siberian Winter Escapade
February 18-25, 2017
phot
o: V
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mir
Kvas
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Siberia & Mongolia: Spirits & Nomads
June 13-28, 2017
phot
o: M
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Inside the Russian Space Program
September 24-October 2, 2017
phot
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Insider’s Russia: Moscow & St. Petersburg Rediscovered
July 21-31, 2017 September 15-25, 2017
phot
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Belarus, Ukraine & Moldova
May 7-19, 2017August 13-25, 2017
phot
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Kaliningrad & The Baltics
April 24-May 6, 2017July 31-August 12, 2017
phot
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Bulgaria & Romania: Frescoes & Fortresses
May 30-June 14, 2017August 29-September 13, 2017
phot
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Christmas Traditions of Poland
December 18-25, 2017
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Balkan Odyssey: Crossroads of Cultures
May 11-26, 2017 (with Patricia Schultz)September 14-29, 2017
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Opening the Door on the DPRK (North Korea)
August 13-23, 2017October 8-18, 2017
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The Pamir Highway & Across Fabled Frontiers
July 17-August 3, 2017
phot
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China’s Silk Road & Tibet: Route of Monks & Merchants
May 12-29, 2017 September 22-October 9, 2017
phot
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lia P
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sova
Journey Through Central Asia: The Five ‘Stans
April 2-22, 2017April 23-May 13, 2017
August 20-September 9, 2017September 10-30, 2017
October 15-November 4, 2017
phot
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Mongolian Explorer: The Gobi & Beyond with
Naadam Festival
June 30-July 13, 2017
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Kamchatka: Reindeer Herders & the Ring of Fire
August 18-26, 2017
phot
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The Trans-Siberian Express Between Beijing & Moscow
Aboard the Tsar’s Gold
Eastbound:May 6-21, 2017June 3-18, 2017
June 29-July 14, 2017July 22-August 6, 2017
August 17-September 1, 2017September 9-24, 2017
Westbound:May 14-28, 2017June 11-25, 2017July 7-21, 2017
July 30-August 13, 2017August 25-September 8, 2017
September 17-October 1, 2017
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Preview of 2017 Group Tours Russia
A Chronicle of Russian Cuisine & CultureJuly 28-August 6, 2017
Russian Winter WonderlandDecember 29, 2016-January 7, 2017 December 29, 2017-January 7, 2018
Russia’s Imperial Capitals & Ancient VillagesMay 26-June 5, 2017 July 7-17, 2017 September 1-11, 2017
Arctic Explorer by Private Train: Quest for the Northern Lights Aboard the Golden EagleDecember 29, 2016-January 9, 2017February 11-22, 2017 December 29, 2017-January 9, 2018
Trans-Siberian Railway
Mongolia to Moscow: A Trans-Siberian Railway AdventureJuly 10-25, 2017September 4-19, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Classic Route Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound -May 6-20, 2017 June 4-18, 2017July 23-August 6, 2017August 20-September 3, 2017Westbound -May 19-June 2, 2017 June 17-July 1, 2017August 5-19, 2017September 2-16, 2017
Trans-Siberian Winter Wonderland Route Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - February 21-March 7, 2017Westbound - March 5-19, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Mongolian Route with Naadam Festival Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - July 1-13, 2017Westbound - July 10-22, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Baikal Express Route Aboard the Golden EagleMay 6-14, 2017 June 4-12, 2017July 23-31, 2017August 20-28, 2017
The Trans-Siberian UlaanBaatar Express Route Aboard the Golden EagleMay 6-16, 2017 June 4-14, 2017July 23-August 2, 2017August 20-30, 2017
Balkans
Budapest to Venice by Private Train Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube ExpressJuly 9-19, 2017September 7-17, 2017
Central Asia & Iran
Silk Route Odyssey: Caravan Across UzbekistanMay 19-June 2, 2017September 8-22, 2017
Chinese Turkestan & Central AsiaMay 3-26, 2017August 16-September 8, 2017
Central Asian Epic Overland AdventureApril 30-May 17, 2017August 6-23, 2017
The Silk Route by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - September 22-October 12, 2017Westbound - September 26-October 16, 2017
The Silk Route ‘Stans by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - September 22-October 4, 2017Westbound - October 4-16, 2017
Essence of the Silk Road by Private Train Aboard the Orient Silk Road ExpressEastbound -April 11-24, 2017October 17-30, 2017Westbound - March 30-April 12, 2017
Jewels of Persia & The Silk Route by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - March 23-April 9, 2017Westbound - April 17-May 4, 2017November 24-December 11, 2017
Iran & The ‘Stans by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - April 17-May 1, 2017November 24-December 8, 2017Westbound - March 26-April 9, 2017
Heart of Persia by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleApril 6-19, 2017November 2-15, 2017November 13-26, 2017
Persian Explorer by Private Train Aboard the Persian ExpressApril 13-24, 2017October 5-16, 2017October 19-30, 2017
South Caucasus
Treasures of the South CaucasusApril 23-May 7, 2017September 3-17, 2017September 17-October 1, 2017
Caspian Odyssey by Private Train: Eastbound Aboard the Golden EagleOctober 17-November 1, 2017
2017 Advance Reservations Now
Being Accepted
Contact us to reserve today:
800-424-7289 or email
Detailed itineraries
available for download at
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More 2017 Group Tours…
Ancient Persia – Modern Iran
April 10-27, 2017April 17-May 4, 2017April 24-May 11, 2017September 11-28, 2017
October 2-19, 2017October 23-November 9, 2017
phot
o: K
atya
Puz
yrev
a
Iran Unveiled
April 9-20, 2017May 7-18, 2017
October 8-19, 2017October 22-November 2, 2017
phot
o: M
ichel
Beh
ar
Once Forbidden Lands of Central Asia & Iran
April 24-May 13, 2017 October 23-November 11, 2017
phot
o: P
eter
Gut
tman
A Taste of Georgia: Wine, Cuisine & Culture
October 4-15, 2017
phot
o: R
ichar
d Fe
jfar
Siberian Odyssey: Legends of Lake Baikal & Tuva
July 30-August 11, 2017
phot
o: M
artin
Klim
enta
Siberian Winter Escapade
February 18-25, 2017
phot
o: V
ladi
mir
Kvas
hnin
Siberia & Mongolia: Spirits & Nomads
June 13-28, 2017
phot
o: M
ichel
Beh
arInside the Russian
Space Program
September 24-October 2, 2017
phot
o: D
ougl
as G
rimes
Insider’s Russia: Moscow & St. Petersburg Rediscovered
July 21-31, 2017 September 15-25, 2017
phot
o: M
eagh
an S
amue
ls
Belarus, Ukraine & Moldova
May 7-19, 2017August 13-25, 2017
phot
o: Je
red
Gor
man
Kaliningrad & The Baltics
April 24-May 6, 2017July 31-August 12, 2017
phot
o: Ja
ak N
ilson
Bulgaria & Romania: Frescoes & Fortresses
May 30-June 14, 2017August 29-September 13, 2017
phot
o: Jo
hn B
aker
Christmas Traditions of Poland
December 18-25, 2017
phot
o: P
olish
Nat
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May 11-26, 2017 (with Patricia Schultz)September 14-29, 2017
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Opening the Door on the DPRK (North Korea)
August 13-23, 2017October 8-18, 2017
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The Pamir Highway & Across Fabled Frontiers
July 17-August 3, 2017
phot
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China’s Silk Road & Tibet: Route of Monks & Merchants
May 12-29, 2017 September 22-October 9, 2017
phot
o: Yu
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Journey Through Central Asia: The Five ‘Stans
April 2-22, 2017April 23-May 13, 2017
August 20-September 9, 2017September 10-30, 2017
October 15-November 4, 2017
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Mongolian Explorer: The Gobi & Beyond with
Naadam Festival
June 30-July 13, 2017
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Kamchatka: Reindeer Herders & the Ring of Fire
August 18-26, 2017
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The Trans-Siberian Express Between Beijing & Moscow
Aboard the Tsar’s Gold
Eastbound:May 6-21, 2017June 3-18, 2017
June 29-July 14, 2017July 22-August 6, 2017
August 17-September 1, 2017September 9-24, 2017
Westbound:May 14-28, 2017June 11-25, 2017July 7-21, 2017
July 30-August 13, 2017August 25-September 8, 2017
September 17-October 1, 2017
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Preview of 2017 Group Tours Russia
A Chronicle of Russian Cuisine & CultureJuly 28-August 6, 2017
Russian Winter WonderlandDecember 29, 2016-January 7, 2017 December 29, 2017-January 7, 2018
Russia’s Imperial Capitals & Ancient VillagesMay 26-June 5, 2017 July 7-17, 2017 September 1-11, 2017
Arctic Explorer by Private Train: Quest for the Northern Lights Aboard the Golden EagleDecember 29, 2016-January 9, 2017February 11-22, 2017 December 29, 2017-January 9, 2018
Trans-Siberian Railway
Mongolia to Moscow: A Trans-Siberian Railway AdventureJuly 10-25, 2017September 4-19, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Classic Route Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound -May 6-20, 2017 June 4-18, 2017July 23-August 6, 2017August 20-September 3, 2017Westbound -May 19-June 2, 2017 June 17-July 1, 2017August 5-19, 2017September 2-16, 2017
Trans-Siberian Winter Wonderland Route Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - February 21-March 7, 2017Westbound - March 5-19, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Mongolian Route with Naadam Festival Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - July 1-13, 2017Westbound - July 10-22, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Baikal Express Route Aboard the Golden EagleMay 6-14, 2017 June 4-12, 2017July 23-31, 2017August 20-28, 2017
The Trans-Siberian UlaanBaatar Express Route Aboard the Golden EagleMay 6-16, 2017 June 4-14, 2017July 23-August 2, 2017August 20-30, 2017
Balkans
Budapest to Venice by Private Train Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube ExpressJuly 9-19, 2017September 7-17, 2017
Central Asia & Iran
Silk Route Odyssey: Caravan Across UzbekistanMay 19-June 2, 2017September 8-22, 2017
Chinese Turkestan & Central AsiaMay 3-26, 2017August 16-September 8, 2017
Central Asian Epic Overland AdventureApril 30-May 17, 2017August 6-23, 2017
The Silk Route by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - September 22-October 12, 2017Westbound - September 26-October 16, 2017
The Silk Route ‘Stans by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - September 22-October 4, 2017Westbound - October 4-16, 2017
Essence of the Silk Road by Private Train Aboard the Orient Silk Road ExpressEastbound -April 11-24, 2017October 17-30, 2017Westbound - March 30-April 12, 2017
Jewels of Persia & The Silk Route by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - March 23-April 9, 2017Westbound - April 17-May 4, 2017November 24-December 11, 2017
Iran & The ‘Stans by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - April 17-May 1, 2017November 24-December 8, 2017Westbound - March 26-April 9, 2017
Heart of Persia by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleApril 6-19, 2017November 2-15, 2017November 13-26, 2017
Persian Explorer by Private Train Aboard the Persian ExpressApril 13-24, 2017October 5-16, 2017October 19-30, 2017
South Caucasus
Treasures of the South CaucasusApril 23-May 7, 2017September 3-17, 2017September 17-October 1, 2017
Caspian Odyssey by Private Train: Eastbound Aboard the Golden EagleOctober 17-November 1, 2017
2017 Advance Reservations Now
Being Accepted
Contact us to reserve today:
800-424-7289 or email
Detailed itineraries
available for download at
www.mircorp.com
MIR’s full catalog
of tours, rail journeys
by private train, and
hand-crafted private
trips coming soon:
September 2017!
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© 2016 MIR Corporation, all rights reserved. WST #601-099-932, CST #2082306-40.
Printed in USA. photos: Michel Behar, Hilary Cline, Croatian Tourist Board, Golden Eagle Luxury Trains
Limited, Martin Klimenta, Regina Mnatsakanian, Nika Tours
More 2017 Group Tours…
Ancient Persia – Modern Iran
April 10-27, 2017April 17-May 4, 2017April 24-May 11, 2017September 11-28, 2017
October 2-19, 2017October 23-November 9, 2017
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Iran Unveiled
April 9-20, 2017May 7-18, 2017
October 8-19, 2017October 22-November 2, 2017
phot
o: M
ichel
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Once Forbidden Lands of Central Asia & Iran
April 24-May 13, 2017 October 23-November 11, 2017
phot
o: P
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Gut
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A Taste of Georgia: Wine, Cuisine & Culture
October 4-15, 2017
phot
o: R
ichar
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Siberian Odyssey: Legends of Lake Baikal & Tuva
July 30-August 11, 2017
phot
o: M
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Klim
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Siberian Winter Escapade
February 18-25, 2017
phot
o: V
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mir
Kvas
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Siberia & Mongolia: Spirits & Nomads
June 13-28, 2017
phot
o: M
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Inside the Russian Space Program
September 24-October 2, 2017
phot
o: D
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as G
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Insider’s Russia: Moscow & St. Petersburg Rediscovered
July 21-31, 2017 September 15-25, 2017
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Belarus, Ukraine & Moldova
May 7-19, 2017August 13-25, 2017
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Kaliningrad & The Baltics
April 24-May 6, 2017July 31-August 12, 2017
phot
o: Ja
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Bulgaria & Romania: Frescoes & Fortresses
May 30-June 14, 2017August 29-September 13, 2017
phot
o: Jo
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Christmas Traditions of Poland
December 18-25, 2017
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Balkan Odyssey: Crossroads of Cultures
May 11-26, 2017 (with Patricia Schultz)September 14-29, 2017
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Opening the Door on the DPRK (North Korea)
August 13-23, 2017October 8-18, 2017
phot
o: Ja
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ayzu
llaev
The Pamir Highway & Across Fabled Frontiers
July 17-August 3, 2017
phot
o: Ja
ke S
mith
China’s Silk Road & Tibet: Route of Monks & Merchants
May 12-29, 2017 September 22-October 9, 2017
phot
o: Yu
lia P
rota
sova
Journey Through Central Asia: The Five ‘Stans
April 2-22, 2017April 23-May 13, 2017
August 20-September 9, 2017September 10-30, 2017
October 15-November 4, 2017
phot
o: P
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Mongolian Explorer: The Gobi & Beyond with
Naadam Festival
June 30-July 13, 2017
phot
o: A
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Kamchatka: Reindeer Herders & the Ring of Fire
August 18-26, 2017
phot
o: M
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Klim
enta
The Trans-Siberian Express Between Beijing & Moscow
Aboard the Tsar’s Gold
Eastbound:May 6-21, 2017June 3-18, 2017
June 29-July 14, 2017July 22-August 6, 2017
August 17-September 1, 2017September 9-24, 2017
Westbound:May 14-28, 2017June 11-25, 2017July 7-21, 2017
July 30-August 13, 2017August 25-September 8, 2017
September 17-October 1, 2017
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Preview of 2017 Group Tours Russia
A Chronicle of Russian Cuisine & CultureJuly 28-August 6, 2017
Russian Winter WonderlandDecember 29, 2016-January 7, 2017 December 29, 2017-January 7, 2018
Russia’s Imperial Capitals & Ancient VillagesMay 26-June 5, 2017 July 7-17, 2017 September 1-11, 2017
Arctic Explorer by Private Train: Quest for the Northern Lights Aboard the Golden EagleDecember 29, 2016-January 9, 2017February 11-22, 2017 December 29, 2017-January 9, 2018
Trans-Siberian Railway
Mongolia to Moscow: A Trans-Siberian Railway AdventureJuly 10-25, 2017September 4-19, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Classic Route Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound -May 6-20, 2017 June 4-18, 2017July 23-August 6, 2017August 20-September 3, 2017Westbound -May 19-June 2, 2017 June 17-July 1, 2017August 5-19, 2017September 2-16, 2017
Trans-Siberian Winter Wonderland Route Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - February 21-March 7, 2017Westbound - March 5-19, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Mongolian Route with Naadam Festival Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - July 1-13, 2017Westbound - July 10-22, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Baikal Express Route Aboard the Golden EagleMay 6-14, 2017 June 4-12, 2017July 23-31, 2017August 20-28, 2017
The Trans-Siberian UlaanBaatar Express Route Aboard the Golden EagleMay 6-16, 2017 June 4-14, 2017July 23-August 2, 2017August 20-30, 2017
Balkans
Budapest to Venice by Private Train Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube ExpressJuly 9-19, 2017September 7-17, 2017
Central Asia & Iran
Silk Route Odyssey: Caravan Across UzbekistanMay 19-June 2, 2017September 8-22, 2017
Chinese Turkestan & Central AsiaMay 3-26, 2017August 16-September 8, 2017
Central Asian Epic Overland AdventureApril 30-May 17, 2017August 6-23, 2017
The Silk Route by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - September 22-October 12, 2017Westbound - September 26-October 16, 2017
The Silk Route ‘Stans by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - September 22-October 4, 2017Westbound - October 4-16, 2017
Essence of the Silk Road by Private Train Aboard the Orient Silk Road ExpressEastbound -April 11-24, 2017October 17-30, 2017Westbound - March 30-April 12, 2017
Jewels of Persia & The Silk Route by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - March 23-April 9, 2017Westbound - April 17-May 4, 2017November 24-December 11, 2017
Iran & The ‘Stans by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - April 17-May 1, 2017November 24-December 8, 2017Westbound - March 26-April 9, 2017
Heart of Persia by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleApril 6-19, 2017November 2-15, 2017November 13-26, 2017
Persian Explorer by Private Train Aboard the Persian ExpressApril 13-24, 2017October 5-16, 2017October 19-30, 2017
South Caucasus
Treasures of the South CaucasusApril 23-May 7, 2017September 3-17, 2017September 17-October 1, 2017
Caspian Odyssey by Private Train: Eastbound Aboard the Golden EagleOctober 17-November 1, 2017
2017 Advance Reservations Now
Being Accepted
Contact us to reserve today:
800-424-7289 or email
Detailed itineraries
available for download at
www.mircorp.com
MIR’s full catalog
of tours, rail journeys
by private train, and
hand-crafted private
trips coming soon:
September 2017!
u
u
u
© 2016 MIR Corporation, all rights reserved. WST #601-099-932, CST #2082306-40.
Printed in USA. photos: Michel Behar, Hilary Cline, Croatian Tourist Board, Golden Eagle Luxury Trains
Limited, Martin Klimenta, Regina Mnatsakanian, Nika Tours
More 2017 Group Tours…
Ancient Persia – Modern Iran
April 10-27, 2017April 17-May 4, 2017April 24-May 11, 2017September 11-28, 2017
October 2-19, 2017October 23-November 9, 2017
phot
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atya
Puz
yrev
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Iran Unveiled
April 9-20, 2017May 7-18, 2017
October 8-19, 2017October 22-November 2, 2017
phot
o: M
ichel
Beh
ar
Once Forbidden Lands of Central Asia & Iran
April 24-May 13, 2017 October 23-November 11, 2017
phot
o: P
eter
Gut
tman
A Taste of Georgia: Wine, Cuisine & Culture
October 4-15, 2017
phot
o: R
ichar
d Fe
jfar
Siberian Odyssey: Legends of Lake Baikal & Tuva
July 30-August 11, 2017
phot
o: M
artin
Klim
enta
Siberian Winter Escapade
February 18-25, 2017
phot
o: V
ladi
mir
Kvas
hnin
Siberia & Mongolia: Spirits & Nomads
June 13-28, 2017
phot
o: M
ichel
Beh
ar
Inside the Russian Space Program
September 24-October 2, 2017
phot
o: D
ougl
as G
rimes
Insider’s Russia: Moscow & St. Petersburg Rediscovered
July 21-31, 2017 September 15-25, 2017
phot
o: M
eagh
an S
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ls
Belarus, Ukraine & Moldova
May 7-19, 2017August 13-25, 2017
phot
o: Je
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Gor
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Kaliningrad & The Baltics
April 24-May 6, 2017July 31-August 12, 2017
phot
o: Ja
ak N
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Bulgaria & Romania: Frescoes & Fortresses
May 30-June 14, 2017August 29-September 13, 2017
phot
o: Jo
hn B
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Christmas Traditions of Poland
December 18-25, 2017
phot
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Nat
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Balkan Odyssey: Crossroads of Cultures
May 11-26, 2017 (with Patricia Schultz)September 14-29, 2017
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Opening the Door on the DPRK (North Korea)
August 13-23, 2017October 8-18, 2017
phot
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id F
ayzu
llaev
The Pamir Highway & Across Fabled Frontiers
July 17-August 3, 2017
phot
o: Ja
ke S
mith
China’s Silk Road & Tibet: Route of Monks & Merchants
May 12-29, 2017 September 22-October 9, 2017
phot
o: Yu
lia P
rota
sova
Journey Through Central Asia: The Five ‘Stans
April 2-22, 2017April 23-May 13, 2017
August 20-September 9, 2017September 10-30, 2017
October 15-November 4, 2017
phot
o: P
eter
Gut
tman
Mongolian Explorer: The Gobi & Beyond with
Naadam Festival
June 30-July 13, 2017
phot
o: A
na F
ilono
v
Kamchatka: Reindeer Herders & the Ring of Fire
August 18-26, 2017
phot
o: M
artin
Klim
enta
The Trans-Siberian Express Between Beijing & Moscow
Aboard the Tsar’s Gold
Eastbound:May 6-21, 2017June 3-18, 2017
June 29-July 14, 2017July 22-August 6, 2017
August 17-September 1, 2017September 9-24, 2017
Westbound:May 14-28, 2017June 11-25, 2017July 7-21, 2017
July 30-August 13, 2017August 25-September 8, 2017
September 17-October 1, 2017
phot
o: M
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e Ri
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Preview of 2017 Group Tours Russia
A Chronicle of Russian Cuisine & CultureJuly 28-August 6, 2017
Russian Winter WonderlandDecember 29, 2016-January 7, 2017 December 29, 2017-January 7, 2018
Russia’s Imperial Capitals & Ancient VillagesMay 26-June 5, 2017 July 7-17, 2017 September 1-11, 2017
Arctic Explorer by Private Train: Quest for the Northern Lights Aboard the Golden EagleDecember 29, 2016-January 9, 2017February 11-22, 2017 December 29, 2017-January 9, 2018
Trans-Siberian Railway
Mongolia to Moscow: A Trans-Siberian Railway AdventureJuly 10-25, 2017September 4-19, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Classic Route Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound -May 6-20, 2017 June 4-18, 2017July 23-August 6, 2017August 20-September 3, 2017Westbound -May 19-June 2, 2017 June 17-July 1, 2017August 5-19, 2017September 2-16, 2017
Trans-Siberian Winter Wonderland Route Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - February 21-March 7, 2017Westbound - March 5-19, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Mongolian Route with Naadam Festival Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - July 1-13, 2017Westbound - July 10-22, 2017
The Trans-Siberian Baikal Express Route Aboard the Golden EagleMay 6-14, 2017 June 4-12, 2017July 23-31, 2017August 20-28, 2017
The Trans-Siberian UlaanBaatar Express Route Aboard the Golden EagleMay 6-16, 2017 June 4-14, 2017July 23-August 2, 2017August 20-30, 2017
Balkans
Budapest to Venice by Private Train Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube ExpressJuly 9-19, 2017September 7-17, 2017
Central Asia & Iran
Silk Route Odyssey: Caravan Across UzbekistanMay 19-June 2, 2017September 8-22, 2017
Chinese Turkestan & Central AsiaMay 3-26, 2017August 16-September 8, 2017
Central Asian Epic Overland AdventureApril 30-May 17, 2017August 6-23, 2017
The Silk Route by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - September 22-October 12, 2017Westbound - September 26-October 16, 2017
The Silk Route ‘Stans by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - September 22-October 4, 2017Westbound - October 4-16, 2017
Essence of the Silk Road by Private Train Aboard the Orient Silk Road ExpressEastbound -April 11-24, 2017October 17-30, 2017Westbound - March 30-April 12, 2017
Jewels of Persia & The Silk Route by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - March 23-April 9, 2017Westbound - April 17-May 4, 2017November 24-December 11, 2017
Iran & The ‘Stans by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleEastbound - April 17-May 1, 2017November 24-December 8, 2017Westbound - March 26-April 9, 2017
Heart of Persia by Private Train Aboard the Golden EagleApril 6-19, 2017November 2-15, 2017November 13-26, 2017
Persian Explorer by Private Train Aboard the Persian ExpressApril 13-24, 2017October 5-16, 2017October 19-30, 2017
South Caucasus
Treasures of the South CaucasusApril 23-May 7, 2017September 3-17, 2017September 17-October 1, 2017
Caspian Odyssey by Private Train: Eastbound Aboard the Golden EagleOctober 17-November 1, 2017
2017 Advance Reservations Now
Being Accepted
Contact us to reserve today:
800-424-7289 or email
Detailed itineraries
available for download at
www.mircorp.com
MIR’s full catalog
of tours, rail journeys
by private train, and
hand-crafted private
trips coming soon:
September 2017!
u
u
u
© 2016 MIR Corporation, all rights reserved. WST #601-099-932, CST #2082306-40.
Printed in USA. photos: Michel Behar, Hilary Cline, Croatian Tourist Board, Golden Eagle Luxury Trains
Limited, Martin Klimenta, Regina Mnatsakanian, Nika Tours
More 2017 Group Tours…
Designed by Travelers for Travelersoin a small and diverse group of world travelers for expert-led explorations of both world-class sites and overlooked corners. MIR Small Group Tours are intentionally small, with a firm upper limit of 16 participants (Explorer Series trips are capped at 12).
Our line-up of Small Group Tours boasts creative itineraries, great value and ingenious extras. Each is different from the next, but they all are intimate, experiential, expert-led and comprehensive.
Our tour manager was amazing. He was the most outstanding tour manager I have ever met. The flexibility of this trip enabled me to have some experiences that were very meaningful to me, and would not have occurred in a structured, large group experience.
Trip was better than we ever imagined. Best tour we have ever taken.
B. Bates, Rohnert Park, CA
Small Group Tours
New 2017 Rail Journeys by Private TrainOttoman Treasures by Private Train Between Budapest and Istanbul aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express private trainBegin in Hungary and continue through the modern Balkan countries of Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Greece before exploring Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula and ending in Istanbul. This train travels in the northbound direction, from Istanbul to Budapest, as well.12 days, June 24-July 5, 2017 (Southbound) July 1-12, 2017 (Northbound)
Land of the Midnight Sun by Private Train White Nights Across the Arctic Circle aboard the Golden Eagle private trainJoin a band of adventurous travelers during the “White Nights” of summer on a luxury rail journey celebrating the Midnight Sun. Beginning in magnificent Moscow, take advantage of the long, sun-filled days as the train heads north beyond the Arctic Circle and finally rolls to a stop down south in sumptuous St. Petersburg.12 days, June 15-26, 2017
Tibet & China Rail Discovery From Lhasa to Urumqi by private trainExplore the City of the Sun, Lhasa, with its massive UNESCO-listed Potala Palace. Then hop the special high-altitude train, descending from Lhasa’s 12,000 feet down to Golmud, at 9,200, and transfer to a comfortable private train to discover the Buddhist caves and teeming bazaars of exotic Western China.12 days, October 6-17, 2017 M
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Celebrate Navruz in Uzbekistan with Caroline EdenCelebrate Navruz, the joyous festival of spring and new beginnings in Uzbekistan. Renowned travel, culture and food writer Caroline Eden, co-author of the newly released book, Samarkand, is your host on this journey to the jewel of Central Asia. Travelers will meet chefs, craftspeople and musicians, learn how to cook plov, sample the Navruz treat sumalak and join in Navruz celebrations. Caroline’s lectures
will enhance your appreciation of the rich culinary heritage and cultural fabric of Uzbekistan. All guests will receive a copy of her gorgeous new book.
BACKSTREETS & BAZAARS OF UZBEKISTAN – 10 days, March 18-27, 2017
The Balkans or Bust with Patricia SchultzPatricia Schultz, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller 1,000 Places To See Before You Die will host this, her third tour with MIR. A world traveler and expert on must-see sites around the world, Patricia will offer her observations and share her expertise with other MIR travelers as they explore Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo.
BALKAN ODYSSEY: CROSSROADS OF CULTURES – 16 days, May 11-26, 2017
Adventure Cruise on Siberia’s Ob River with Bill AltafferOne of the world’s most traveled people, Bill Altaffer has been leading groups with MIR since 2005, and over the course of time has crisscrossed nearly the entirety of Russia. Join him and other intrepid travelers for a rarely offered itinerary exploring the Siberian interior northward to the Arctic Circle, on one of Russia’s most important waterways.
BILL ALTAFFER AND EXPEDITION PHOTO TRAVEL PRESENT: CRUISE THE OB, SIBERIAN WATERWAY – 17 days, June 9-25, 2017 (Tentative)
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