Unleash Your Inner Indiana Jones With These National Geographic Guided Tours
Chart a course for adventure with National Geographic Expeditions and harness the spirit of intrepid explorer Indiana Jones! Indy and Co have traveled to all corners of the world in search of treasures and some of the world’s most incredible locations like Peru, Italy, and Egypt. Now it’s your turn! National Geographic Expeditions has a whole host of guided tours to some epic locations. To give you a taste on what’s on offer, here are a handful of offerings that would do Indy proud!
Peru
If you’re a fan of Raiders of the Lost Ark then you’ll remember the opening scene where Indy’s skills are on display for the first time. If you’ve dreamed of visiting amazing ruins and surveying archeological sites then you can do it (sans booby traps) with National Geographic’s Peru: Land of the Inca Tour. This trip takes place over 8 fabulous days with highlights including a visit to Lima, Machu Picchu, and more. Prices start at $6390 per person with tours available year-round!
Another fabulous option is National Geographic’s Wild Galapagos and Peru Escape Expedition Cruise. This brings travels to amazing ruins, incredible vistas, and more with the help of local experts. Highlights of this 11-day excursion also include a stop at Machu Picchu before heading to the stunning Galapagos Islands. Prices start at $10,790.
Portugal
During Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the professor was on a quest to recover a long sought-after artifact that finds him aboard an enemy ship along the Portuguese coast! As a matter of fact, Portugal is known for its stunning coastlines and you can explore this with National Geographics Culture and Cuisine: From Oporto to Basque Country by Sea.
This expedition cruise will take you on a voyage from Portugal to Bordeaux, France. You’ll even get to spend time in Lisbon where you’ll learn more about Portugal’s seafaring history and visit monuments from the Age of Exploration. This includes a visit to the 16th Century Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site once used to defend the city.
You can find out more about this cruise and be notified of upcoming dates here.
Egypt
One of the locations that really sticks out during Raiders of the Lost Ark is Cairo, as Indy continues his search for the Ark of the Covenant. If you loved those epic moments in the film then you’re sure to love Egypt: Ancient Wonders of the Legendary Nile tour with National Geographic. Just like Indy and Marion, travelers will discover ancient architectural marvels including an excursion into an interior burial chamber inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Along the way, you’ll also have time to browse the local market called Khan el-Khalili where you’ll find a wide variety of goods for sale!
If you want more of the Indy action, you can even extend your tour with five additional days in neighboring Jordan where you can explore ancient cities including Petra which you’ll recognize as the home of the Holy Grail.
The National Geographic’s Egypt tour lasts 11 days with prices starting at $8495 per person.
Austria
Next, Indiana Jones takes us to Austria where there’s action and adventure around every corner. If you’ll remember in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indy heads to an Austrian castle to save his father, and the duo escape by motorcycle.
You can surround yourself with the beauty of Eastern Europe in the Danube River Cruise: Budapest to Vilshofen where you’re sure to be awestruck by the incredible architecture of Vienna. The tour also includes a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace. The property was the summer residence of the imperial family, and the well-preserved décor truly takes you back in time.
National Geographic’s Danube River tour lasts for 8 days with prices starting at $4495.
India
Don’t worry, unlike Indy, you won’t need to jump out of an airplane when you visit India! However, just like Indy’s epic adventure in Temple of Doom, you’ll get to explore this incredible country…but thankfully by train! With India’s Fabled Rajasthan by Rail tour, you’ll meet locals in small villages, visit the majestic Taj Mahal and experience all of the things that make India a must-visit destination.
The tour takes place over 11 days with prices starting at $13,495 which includes five nights aboard the palace on the rails!
Italy
The search for the Holy Grail brought Indy to Venice in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where audiences had a chance to take in the beauty of this incredible city as Indy and Co. dodged foes along the streets, waterways, and even catacombs! Now it’s your turn with National Geographic’s popular Italy: The Renaissance Cities and Tuscan Life tour. Here you’ll take a tour of Venice including a private after-hours tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica in the very same Piazza San Marco where Indy pops out of a manhole cover in the middle of an outdoor cafe.
The Italy tour is 10 days with prices starting at $7495 per person.
Morocco
Indy fans may be saying “Wait, Indiana Jones hasn’t been to Morocco!” but wait….he’ll be heading there in his latest film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny which makes its big screen debut on June 30, 2023. You can visit the places that you’ll recognize from the film as part of National Geographic’s Morocco: Legendary Cities and the Sahara Tour. This 12 day tour includes stops in Casablanca, Marakesh, Fez, and the Atlas Mountains.
Prices for National Geographic’s Morocco tour start at $8495.00.
For more information on any of the tours outlined above, you can fill out our form below for your FREE no-obligation quote! You can also visit NationalGeographicExpeditions.com.
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