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Winter is magical in Yellowstone, when visitors are few and wildlife-viewing is outstanding. In the chilled air, see bubbling mud pots and gushing geysers eerily veiled in steam. This seven-day journey, with insight provided by a New York Times-selected expert, puts one of our greatest ecosystems on full display.

Watch our webinar and hear Jim Robbins talk about our Winter in Yellowstone journey.

During World War II, German forces operated a vast system to seize Jewish art collections and other works in occupied France. Spend six days in Paris exploring the systematic plunder of art that offers a universal lesson today about international conflict. With a New York Times expert and others, hear the stories these looted works have to tell.

The Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn, once warehouses and longshoremen, is now hot and hip. On an itinerary inspired by The New York Times and conducted by Urban Adventures, discover one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in the city, including some spots off the tourist trail. Catch the ferry from Manhattan and have an experience that combines local sights with hands-on and exclusive access.

Take care of your body and soul in the luxury of Silversea’s Silver Muse on an eight-day cruise from Seward, Alaska, to Vancouver, British Columbia. Journey with the team behind Well, The New York Times’s acclaimed section on wellness, mindfulness, healthful eating and aging. Attend exclusive events and learn how to take better care of yourself.

Go beyond the Colosseum and experience the Eternal City from a local’s perspective, inspired by The New York Times “36 Hours” feature and led by an Urban Adventures guide. From the hip neighborhood of Monti to an underappreciated museum, see and taste the best parts of Rome.

Go behind the scenes and talk to restorers working on ancient artworks. Learn from a master mosaic artisan and places pieces into a work yourself. Talk to local shopkeepers about how they make their classic gelato. Exclusive access and local knowledge give you an experience unavailable to most visitors.

For more than 2,000 years, travelers have come to Egypt seeking traces of the powerful dynasties swept away by the sands of time. On this eight-day journey into the past, including a cruise on the mighty Nile, New York Times experts will help you piece together the life and times of a mighty ancient civilization and share the vision for the country’s future.

New York City is especially festive as the city gears up for the holidays. It’s also time for some of the best opera and musical performances of the year at the Met and Carnegie Hall. Join the opera expert Fred Plotkin on a seven-day quest to hear stars including Joyce DiDonato, Luca Pisaroni, Lise Davidsen, Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Simon Rattle.