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Austria Biking for $540
A Mozart-inspired, independent bike tour round trip from Salzburg, with visits to the composer's birthplace and later residence, a favorite guesthouse in Bad Reichenhall, and his mother's hometown of St. Gilgen on Wolfgangsee Lake. The self-guided trip requires 18--36 miles of cycling a day and includes seven nights' accommodation in three-star hotels and guesthouses along the way, breakfast daily, bike rental, luggage transport, 24-hour service hotline, route maps, and sightseeing information. When Saturday departures Apr. 22--Sept. 23. Add $45 for July and August departures; there's a 20 percent discount for the August 5 departure. Details Price does not include airfare to Salzburg. Extra nights from $65. Single supplement $116. Contact BikeToursDirect, 877/462-2423, biketoursdirect.com.

Italy Tour for $1,549
An eight-day, seven-night escorted tour including three nights in Rome, two nights in Florence, two nights in Venice, all transportation between cities (by private bus), sightseeing excursions, breakfast daily, one dinner, and English-speaking guides throughout. Visits to Siena, the Chianti region, and Verona are also on the itinerary. When July 7, 21, Aug. 11, 25, Nov. 3 ($1,549); May 12, 26, June 9, 23, Sept. 8, 22, Oct. 6, 20 ($1,599). Details Prices do not cover international airfare. Extra nights from $99. Single supplement $350. Contact Splendida Italia, 800/995-7997, splendidaitalia.com.

Lisbon & Porto for $1,239
Air from New York to Lisbon, transfers, round-trip domestic flights between Lisbon and Porto, seven nights' lodging (four in Lisbon at the Mundial Hotel and three in Porto at the Mercure Batalha Hotel), breakfast daily, and two half-day guided tours. When Until June 15, Sept. 1--Oct. 31 ($1, 239); June 16--Aug. 31 ($1,629). Other Gateways None. Details Call for extra-night pricing. Single supplement from $461. Contact Abreu Tours, 800/223-1580, abreu-tours.com.

Norwegian Coast & Baltic Capitals Cruises for $1,985
Air from Atlanta, Boston, D.C., Miami, New York, or Philadelphia and an 11-to-22-day round-trip sailing from Harwich, England, aboard Discovery World Cruises' Discovery. The ship has two pools, two hot tubs, a health club, two restaurants, and a casino. Cruise length and itinerary depend on the departure date. For example, the May 24 sailing cruises the Norwegian coast and fjords; the May 31 departure also hits the Baltic capitals. All trips include two nights' hotel in London prior to boarding. When May 24 ($1,985/11 days), May 31 ($3,295/16 days), June 12 ($2,950/14 days), June 22 ($3,695/18 days), July 18 ($2,450/12 days), July 26 ($3,095/15 days), Aug. 6 ($4,450/22 days), Aug. 24 ($2,195/11 days), Aug. 31 ($3,450/18 days). Other Gateways Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Toronto (add $99); L.A., Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle (add $199). Details Single supplement from $2,165. Contact Discovery World Cruises, 866/623-2689, discoveryworldcruises.com.

Prague, Vienna & Budapest for $1,399
Austrian Airlines flights from D.C. or New York to Prague; three nights each in Prague, Vienna, and Budapest; and train tickets between cities. When Until May 25 and Sept. 4--Oct. 31 ($1,399), May 26--Sept. 3 ($1, 599). Other Gateways None. Details Extra nights from $69. Single supplement from $379. Contact Austrian Airlines Vacation Center, 800/790-4682, austrianair-vacations.com.

Switzerland for $459
Air from New York to Zürich and a seven-day Hertz car rental with unlimited mileage. When Until May 24 ($459), June 1--Aug. 30 ($769). Other Gateways Boston ($489); Philadelphia ($519); D.C. ($529); Chicago ($579); Atlanta, Miami ($609); Dallas ($669); L.A. ($689); San Francisco ($749). Details Drivers must be at least 21 years old; those between the ages of 21 and 24 will pay an additional tax of 18 Swiss francs ($14) per day. Extra days with car from $50. Single supplement from $120. Contact EuropeASAP, 415/750-5449, europeasap.com.

Turkey Tour for $2,310
Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Istanbul, transfers, 15 nights' accommodations, breakfast daily and 11 dinners, all entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide throughout. The 17-day, 15-night itinerary includes visits to Cappadocia, Ku¸sadasi, and Troy. When May 8, 22, Aug. 28, Sept. 11, 25 ($2,310); June 5, 19, July 3, 17, 31 ($2,579). Other Gateways D.C. (add $160), Atlanta (add $180), Houston (add $260), L.A. (add $350). Details Extra nights from $150. Single supplement $445. Contact Flo USA, 888/435-6872, flo-usa.com.

Africa & Middle East

Cape Town & Kenya Safari for $2,473
South African Airways flights from Atlanta, D.C., or New York to Cape Town (the return flight is from Nairobi, via Johannesburg), two nights in Cape Town at the City Lodge Victoria & Albert Waterfront, an onward flight to Nairobi, and six nights in Kenya (one night each at the Nairobi Safari Club, the Samburu Game Lodge at the Samburu Game Reserve, The Ark at Aberdare National Park, and Lake Elementaita Lodge at Lake Nakuru; and two nights at the Mara Simba Lodge at the Masai Mara Game Reserve). The 11-day, 8-night package includes all transfers, a half-day tour of Cape Town, breakfast daily in Cape Town and Nairobi, and all meals and activities while on safari. When Thursday departures May 1--June 30 ($2,473), July 1--31 ($2,643). Other Gateways Boston, Miami, Philadelphia (add $200); L.A. (add $300). Details Extra nights from $75. Single supplement from $263. Contact South African Airways Holidays, 888/777-1138, saaholidays.net.

Egypt for $1,399
EgyptAir flights from New York to Cairo, transfers, three nights at the Sheraton Royal Gardens hotel, a three-night Nile cruise on the Mövenpick HS Radamis II, breakfast daily, all meals while onboard the ship, and half-day guided tours of the Pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. When May 3, 4, 10, 11 ($1,399); Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday departures May 17--31 ($1,549), June 1--14 ($1,699), June 15--July 31 ($1,849). Other Gateways None. Details Extra nights from $40. Single supplement from $350. Contact Misr Travel, 800/223-4978, misrtravel.org.

Morocco Tour for $2,225
Royal Air Maroc flights from New York to Casablanca, all transfers and local transportation by private bus between cities, nine nights' accommodations (two in Casablanca, two in Rabat, two in Fès, and three in Marrakech), and English-speaking guides throughout. The itinerary includes visits to King Mohammed V's mausoleum, the holy city of Moulay Idriss, and Marrakech's Djemaa el-Fna market. When May 25 ($2,225); June 22, July 30, Aug. 3, 31 ($2,475). Other Gateways Chicago, L.A., Miami ($2,450/$2,700). Details The land-only price is $1,595. Add approximately $275 per week for meals and entrance fees. Extra nights from $60. Single supplement from $195. Contact Djoser, 877/356-7376, djoserusa.com.

Asia

Borneo Tour for $1,699
Malaysia Airlines flights from L.A. or New York to Kuala Lumpur, 12 nights' hotel (four in Kuching, two in Batang Ai, two in Sandakan, two in Kota Kinabalu, and two in Kuala Lumpur), breakfast daily, five lunches, six dinners, all transfers and transportation between cities (by plane and bus), and English-speaking guides throughout. The itinerary includes a wildlife tour in Bako National Park and visits to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, Phu Thou Se Chinese temple, and Kuala Lumpur's Royal Palace. When May 13 ($1,699), June 3 ($1,799), July 1 ($1,999), Sept. 16 ($1,799). Other Gateways None. Details Add three days on Penang Island starting at $299. Single supplement from $200. Contact Friendly Planet Travel, 800/555-5765, friendlyplanet.com.

China Tour for $1,699
Air China flights from L.A. to Beijing, 10 nights in five-star hotels (three in Beijing, two in Xi'an, one in Hangzhou, two in Suzhou, and two in Shanghai), all meals, and transfers and transportation between cities (by bus and plane). The itinerary includes visits to the Great Wall of China, the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, and the Pagoda of Six Harmonies, as well as a Beijing acrobatic show and a cruise on the Grand Canal. When Tuesday departures May 1--29 ($1,699), May 30--Aug. 22 ($1,829). Other Gateways New York (nonstop Air China flights, $1,799/$1,949). Details Extra nights from $60. Single supplement $435. Contact Champion Holidays, 800/868-7658, china-discovery.com.

Hong Kong & Bali for $799
Cathay Pacific flights from L.A. to Hong Kong, transfers, two nights at the BP International hotel, an onward flight to Bali, three nights at your choice of the Ari Putri Hotel, Hotel Camplung Mas Legian, or Sri Bungalows (or you can mix and match), breakfast daily throughout, and a half-day tour of Bali. When May 1--31 ($799), June 1--Aug. 15 ($1,099). Other Gateways Portland, Seattle (add $135); Denver, Salt Lake City (add $175); Albuquerque, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, Omaha (add $285). Details Extra nights from $20. Single supplement $220. Contact Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.

Tokyo & Kyoto for $1,679
Continental flights from Houston or New York to Tokyo, transfers, six nights' hotel (three at Le Meridien Pacific in Tokyo and three at the New Miyako Hotel in Kyoto), a seven-day Japan Rail pass to use for transportation between the cities, and half-day tours of Tokyo (Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace gardens, Sensoji Temple), Kyoto (the Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion Temple), and the nearby ancient city of Nara (Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Deer Park). When May 1--June 30 ($1,679), July 1--Aug. 31 ($1,779). Other Gateways For the same price, depart from Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, D.C., Detroit, Miami, Raleigh-Durham, or Syracuse, among other East Coast Continental gateways. Details Extra nights $81. Single supplement $354. Contact NTA America, 800/682-7872, japanvacation.net.

South Pacific

Fiji for $1,729
Air Pacific flights from L.A. to Fiji, five all-inclusive nights on the Coral Coast at the Naviti Resort, a 38-acre beachfront property with a spa, four restaurants, four bars, tennis courts, and a nine-hole golf course. All guest rooms have either a balcony or patio. Activities include glass-bottom boat cruises, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, kayaking, and windsurfing. There are also children's games and entertainment facilities (ball pit, bouncing castle, and playground). When Until Mar. 31, 2007. Other Gateways None. Details Extra nights $121. Single supplement $602. Contact Sunspots International, 800/334-5623, sunspotsintl.com.

Australia

Sydney Combo for $1,399
Qantas Airways flights from L.A. to Sydney, flights within Australia, and six nights split between Sydney (at the Ibis Darling Harbour, downtown near the convention center) and either Brisbane (at the Ibis, near the shops on Queen Street) or Melbourne (at the Mercure Hotel Welcome, in the shopping and theater district). When May 1--June 8 ($1,399), June 9--July 25 ($1,699). Other Gateways New York (add $300). Details Call for the extra-night price. Single supplement $390. Choose a Sydney/Great Barrier Reef combo starting at $200 more. Contact Qantas Airways/Tourism Australia, 800/369-6863, australia.com.

New Zealand

North & South Island for $1,999
Air New Zealand flights from L.A. to Auckland, domestic flights within New Zealand, and seven nights' lodging (two in Auckland at the New President Hotel, two in Rotorua at the Hotel Ibis, and three in Queenstown at Rydges Lakeland Resort). A guided boat tour of Waitomo's Glowworm Grotto is also included. When May 1--June 30. Other Gateways Connecting flights from many U.S. gateways are available upon request. Details Call for the extra-night price and single supplement. Contact Newmans South Pacific Vacations, 888/592-6224, newmansvacations.com.