Journeys of a Lifetime - Travel Video - Boxed Set - DVD.

13 Hours. Disc # 1: Journey of a Lifetime - Embark on the global odyssey of your dreams. Imagine taking an entire year to travel around the world, experiencing its most spectacular places, each at the ideal time of year. Luxuriant coastlines, glowing deserts, wild and untamed places, and vibrant, sophisticated cities await you in a global odyssey as thrilling, thought provoking and wondrous as the world itself. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD: Africa and Asia - Africa's wildebeest migration Kenya's wild savannah, and Victoria Falls' tumbling waters A steam train ride up India's Nilgiris Mountains A close encounter with the rare Bengal tiger in the hot deserts of Rajasthan The Buddhist festival at Gasa Dzong deep in the Himalayas China's Great Wall and Beijing Europe and the Middle East - New Year's Eve in Paris Lapland's stunning Northern Lights Carnival in Venice; Egypt's awe-inspiring tombs Easter morning in Jerusalem The Lost City of Petra's archaeological splendors Australia to the Americas - The Great Barrier Reef in Australia Hawaii's volcanoes The Grand Canyon by mule and the Colorado River by white water raft The savage and untamed Andes New England's autumn display Christmas in New York Disc # 2: Australia the Beautiful - Experience all of Australia's dramatic contrasts: from ancient, misty forests to canyons that conceal secrets from the age of dinosaurs, from pristine lakes to majestic peaks and from sophisticated cities to some of the world's greatest wilderness areas. Enjoy dazzling wildlife and glorious landscapes few visitors are privileged to see. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD: Treasures of the Coast - The Great Barrier Reef's colorful coral Daintree's mist-shrouded mountains and crystal creeks Lord Howe Island's rich wildlife Shark Bay, where the searing desert meets the Aquamarine Indian Ocean Riches of Deserts and Wetlands - Kings Canyon's oasis of rare plants The majestic Flinders Ranges Magical Lake Eyre's thousands of water birds Ancient Kakadu's thundering waterfalls and Aboriginal rock art Marvels of the Mountains - The Australian Alps' stunning snow-covered peaks and wooded valleys The Blue Mountains' vast wilderness Tasmania's awe-inspiring jagged peaks and glacial lakes Lamington's primeval rainforest Disc # 3: Mysteries of the Ancient World - Unlock history's oldest secrets. How were the Pyramids constructed? Who were the mysterious four-thousand-year-old blonde mummies discovered in the Taklamakan desert? What is the truth behind the legend of King Arthur and Camelot? These and other captivating questions are explored in this fascinating three-part series that takes a fresh look at some of history's oldest and most baffling mysteries. Join explorers, scholars, adventurers and archaeologists as they search for long-buried clues and missing pieces to the puzzle of history. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD: Mysteries of Europe and the Mediterranean: Myths and Legends - Unravel the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics Uncover fresh and vital clues to the original purpose of Stonehenge Shed new light on the ancient, mythical Minoan civilization Mysteries of the Orient: Ancient Journeys - Follow the celebrated Silk Road across the Orient Discover why the ancient Anatolian city of Catal Hoyuk was so mysteriously prosperous Reconstruct the desert city of Petra's complex and secret underground water system Mysteries of the Americas: Vanished Civilizations - Seek out the lost cities of the Incas Discover the remarkable story behind the collapse of the Mayan civilization Learn the startling truth about human sacrifice among the Moche people Disc # 4: Scenic Cruises of the World - Set sail in search of unique places and peoples. Take a dream cruise around the world's most dramatic coastlines to more than twenty countries, islands, and other dramatically varied locations. Unforgettable histories, mysteries and excitement await as you visit at your leisure majestic, romantic, and exotic lands that continue to fire the imaginations of seafarers and world travelers. Experience a kaleidoscope of different cultures, savor timeless pleasures and meet the locals. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD: Majestic Americas - The stunning landscapes of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton The sunny beaches, lush forests and volcanic mountains of the Caribbean The Mayan ruins of Guatemala The Panama Canal The "eighth wonder of the world" Big Sur's spectacular coastline Alaska's untamed wilderness Romantic Europe - Norway's beautiful fjords and bustling colorful ports Scotland's legendary lochs and haunting glens The Rhine's magical castles and medieval cities France's glittering Loire and Rhone rivers Lisbon, city of contrasts; Gibraltar's hidden caves Greece's volcanic beaches The Nile, the sacred river of Egypt Exotic Islands - Chile's wild coast of Tierra del Fuego and legendary pampas Easter Island's mysterious Rapa Nui statues Tahiti's pristine paradise New Zealand's towering mountains, green forests, and vibrant cities Australia's lush rainforests and harsh outback Fiji's emerald seas and quaint villages Hawaii's awesome surf Disc # 5: Ancient Splendors - Take a world tour of the wonders, mysteries and achievements wrought by civilizations long ago. See the Temples of Egypt, the Lost City of the Maya, the Acropolis of Ancient Greece, and Angkor Wat. Disc # 6: Imperial Splendors - See rare and beautiful monuments of powerful empires and splendid courts. Ponder the bittersweet reminders of those who once conquered, ruled and flourished. Experience such sites as Xanadu, the Forbidden City, Alhambra, Summer Palace, and Neuschwanstein.