Viator.com's Top Picks for Wonder-filled Ways to Experience the New 7 Wonders of the World.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- Viator.com (www.viator.com), the world's leading online resource for more than 5,500 trip activities, tours and events in 75 countries, has several unique and "wonder-filled" ways to experience many of the new 7 Wonders of the World Various Wonders of the World lists have been compiled over the ages in order to catalogue the most spectacular natural and manmade constructions. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the first known list of remarkable manmade creations of classical antiquity, and was based on . Viator.com's team of travel experts have hand-picked the best tours and activities to experience these Wonders, unveiled over the weekend by the New7Wonders organization (www.n7w.com). All activities and tours booked through Viator.com are backed by a low-price guarantee and earn airline miles. Chichen Itza Chi·chén It·zá An ancient Mayan city of central Yucatán in Mexico. It was founded c. a.d. 514 and abandoned in 1194. There are extensive well-preserved ruins on the site. , Mexico - Well worth the trip from Cancun or the Riviera Mayan, a full day tour to 'Mouth of the well of the Itzas' starts at US$85. The Maya and Toltec architecture is clearly evident at this site, dominated by the large central pyramid called El Castillo and the surrounding buildings (Temple of the Warriors, the Ball-court and the well, or cenote ce·no·te n. A water-filled limestone sinkhole of the Yucatán. [American Spanish, from Yucatec ts'onot.] , from which Chichen Itza takes its name). Christ the Redeemer Christ the Redeemer (often from Spanish and Portuguese Cristo Redentor) may be a reference to:
Rio de Janeiro (rē`ō də zhänā`rō, Port. rē`  thĭ zhənĕē`r , Brazil - The Corcovado and
Sugar Loaf Mountain Tour begins as you head to the Cosme Velho station
to catch the cog train for a journey through the dense Atlantic Rain
Forest of Tijuca, and on to the statue of Christ the Redeemer on
Corcovado mountain. From US$94.53.
The Colosseum Colosseum or Coliseum (both: kŏləsē`əm), Ital. Colosseo, common name of the Flavian Amphitheater in Rome, near the southeast end of the Forum, between the Palatine and Esquiline hills. , Rome, Italy - See classic Rome the way it is seen best - up close and on foot. The Classical Rome Private Walking Tour - Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trajan Markets is one of the best ways to experience the Colosseum from $70.42. After you have seen the location, try out what it was like being a gladiator gladiator (Latin; swordsman) Professional combatant in ancient Rome who engaged in fights to the death as sport. Gladiators originally performed at Etruscan funerals, the intent being to give the dead man armed attendants in the next world. with Viator's Roman Gladiator in a Day (2 hour private lesson) from US$71.54. Great Wall, Beijing, China - For a day that takes you through the history of China, opt for Viator.com's Essential Beijing - Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square tour, limited to small group sizes from US$55 that will take you to the Great Wall at Badaling, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Petra, Jordan - Marvel at this stone wonder and UNESCO UNESCO: see United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. UNESCO in full United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization heritage site by selecting an excursion that meets your time frame. Viator.com offers several options, including a one-day, private excursion from Amman to Petra starting at $143.75. One-day may not be enough, so consider a 3-day option, starting at $225. To see more of Jordan, opt for the Private Four Day Jordan Splendors Tour - Amman, Jerash and Petra, including 3-night hotel accommodations in Amman and 5 meals. Taj Mahal, from New Delhi, India - Full day Taj Mahal excursion to Agra by private vehicle. From New Delhi, travel to Agra for a morning tour of the Taj Mahal. After lunch, also visit Agra Fort, the Halls of Public and Private Audience and the Tomb of Itmad - ud - Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. From US$156.25. About Viator Viator is the world's leading online resource for travel experiences, providing access to more than 5,500 tours, attractions and activities in 400-plus destinations in 75 countries. Viator - the Latin word for traveller - offers travelers a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. to plan, research and book trip activities with helpful resources like customer reviews, star ratings, suggested itineraries and the Viator Travel Blog. Viator's in-house travel experts have picked respected and trusted local operators to ensure a quality experience, value and service, all backed by Viator's low-price guarantee. Founded in 1995, Viator sells its products directly to consumers at www.viator.com and through its global network of more than 3,500 affiliates that include major hotel and airline companies, online travel agencies, city-specific sites and more. Viator is headquartered in San Francisco with regional offices in Sydney, London and Las Vegas. |
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