International Intrigue 2028 Itinerary
Seattle
Not to be missed
Enjoy dinner at Chihuly Garden and GlassBegin your trip with a welcome dinner set beneath the striking glass sculptures of celebrated Northwest artist Dale Chihuly. Meet your fellow travellers and dedicated support team as you prepare for the journey ahead.
Seattle, Tailored to You
Take a Seattle seaplane tour
With Mount Rainier commanding the horizon, see the Pacific Northwest in all its glory as your private seaplane soars above Seattle’s metropolitan skyline and its spectacular surroundings.
Explore the iconic Pike Place Market
Go behind the scenes at Seattle’s most famous attraction on a tour of Pike Place Market with a local chef. Enjoy time with merchants before they open for the day and sample bites from local vendors.
Explore based on your other interests
Browse local museums or delve into the city’s food and coffee scene — however you want to discover Seattle, we can design a unique itinerary with sightseeing options just for you.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Features
A collection of local artists’ works in every room
Panoramic views of Elliott Bay and Puget Sound
One block from world-renowned Pike Place Market
Kyoto
Not to be missed
Learn secrets of samurai sword fightingLearn to draw, pose and swing your katana, the traditional sword of Japanese warriors. The head choreographer for Kill Bill: Volume One, Tetsuro Shimaguchi, guides your hand during this samurai tour.
Kyoto, Tailored to You
Explore the Bamboo Forest by Rickshaw
Famed for resilient moso bamboo used in traditional crafts and architecture, Arashiyama’s grove unfolds as a charmingly theatrical rickshaw puller guides you along the paths, pausing in tucked-away corners for photos.
Spend an Afternoon in Nara
In Japan’s eighth-century capital, visit Todai-ji, the world’s largest wooden temple – housing the Great Buddha – meet friendly, bowing deer in Nara Park and follow lantern-lit paths to Kasuga shrine.
Visit sacred temples and shrines
With 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Kyoto has an abundance of quiet temples. Walk beneath thousands of torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine and explore the Sennyū-ji Temple, a mausoleum for noble families.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Features
Room windows overlooking the pond garden or Myoho-in Temple
The Hotel’s glass bridge leads to an intimate Tea House
Built around an 800-year-old ikeniwa (pond garden)
Hoi An
Not to be missed
Savour a Culinary Tour by VespaAfter a sunset cocktail, board vintage Vespas with a driver who will guide you through the city’s vibrant streets for a unique progressive dinner with stops at local eateries.
Hoi An, Tailored to You
Explore the Hoi An countryside
Visit the Tra Que Village to learn about traditional farming and cycle flat village lanes to An My Temple. Continue through Cam Thanh Village, before pausing for coffee in the heart of the countryside.
Visit the Nam Hai Cooking Academy
Master the techniques of Vietnamese cooking at our resort cooking school, with vegetables and herbs from the gardens. Learn to make some best-known dishes, and enjoy your creations for dinner.
Commission a Bespoke Local Garment
Meet with the most prestigious tailor in Hoi An, Yaly Couture, for a consultation. Your customized outfit will be delivered to our resort before we depart Vietnam.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam
Features
Outdoor garden showers attached to each villa
The Heart of the Earth Spa, a haven for restoring harmony
One of Travel + Leisure’s Best Resort Hotels in Asia
Maldives
Not to be missed
Enjoy a serene sunset cruiseTake in panoramic views of the sunset over the Indian Ocean and watch the acrobatic antics of spinner dolphins as you indulge in cocktails and refreshments on a private cruise around the island.
The Maldives, Tailored to You
Relax and reflect on an island paradise
Recharge at the Island Spa, a haven of tranquillity situated on its own tropical island, and discover the magic of our award-winning open-air lunar treatment underneath the night sky.
Embark on a turtle safari
The Maldives are home to a variety of turtle species. Join our resort’s marine biologist for an introduction to these beautiful creatures, visiting a nearby site to see the turtles up close.
Dive in One of the World’s Best Scuba Sites
Renowned for its vivid reefs and marine life, enjoy a personalized scuba diving excursion at one of 30 nearby sites. Spot sea turtles, whale sharks and unique underwater reef formations known as thilas.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
Features
Overwater bungalows with sundecks and Indian Ocean views
Private plunge pool connected to each bungalow
Resort credit to spend as you wish
Serengeti
Not to be missed
Take in the Serengeti by hot-air balloonJust as the sun begins to fill the sky, step aboard a hot-air balloon in the Serengeti to see the vast grasslands come to life, then touch down for a champagne breakfast in the bush.
The Serengeti, Tailored to You
Walk the Serengeti with a Maasai guide
Learn about animal tracks and traditional plant use on an enlightening walk through the bush led by the lodge’s resident naturalist and accompanied by a Maasai guide.
Meditate with the setting sun
Take a short hike to the resort’s sunset kopje (hilltop granite outcropping) to enjoy the panorama, with a yogi-led meditation session just as the sun is setting over the plains.
Dine by lantern in the bush
Under the protection of Maasai warriors, head into the animals’ domain to enjoy a torchlit, barbecue feast in the middle of Serengeti National Park.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Features
Private, open-air sundecks attached to every room
Resort infinity pool overlooking an elephant watering hole
On-site Discovery Centre offering wildlife education
Marrakech
Not to be missed
Explore an iconic gardenImmerse yourself in the lush blue-and-green paradise of the Majorelle Garden, built in the 1920s by painter Jacques Majorelle, and lovingly restored by Yves Saint Laurent.
Marrakech, Tailored to You
Admire Historic Architectural Details
See some of the city's architectural treasures. Marvel at the Dar el Bacha, one of the finest examples of riad architecture, with geometric tilework, intricate plasterwork and carved cedar lintels.
Spend a Day in the Atlas Mountains
Ascend the rocky foothills to an Amazigh village for an afternoon of cultural connection. Join the village chief at a family home for a tagine lunch complete with homemade bread and Moroccan mint tea.
Capture the Beauty of Marrakech
Explore Marrakech’s souks through your camera lens with a professional photographer. Capture the colourful market stalls, intricate crafts and daily life while honing your eye for composition and light.
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
Features
All rooms have a private balcony, terrace or garden
Private cabanas by the Resort’s adults-only pool
Secluded 40-acre Moorish garden sanctuary
Budapest
Not to be missed
Explore a world-renowned wine regionOn your wine tour in Hungary, travel into the countryside to Etyek, the hub of the relatively young wine industry here. Visit a family-run winery, sampling crisp white wines, sparkling Kálna wine and Hungarian snacks.
Budapest, Tailored to You
Sip Cocktails While Cruising the Danube
Take in Budapest by night, cruising along the Danube River past Buda Castle, the neo-Gothic turrets of the Parliament, the Statue of Liberty on Gellert Hill and the domes of St. Stephen’s Basilica.
Learn the secrets of making strudel
Dive into the world of pastry making at the First Strudel House of Pest Café & Restaurant, where you'll learn how to make this traditional sweet-filled dessert before feasting on fresh-made treats.
Wander through a medieval crypt
Venture underneath the storied Matthias Church on a private guided tour to view Gothic stone carvings and sacred relics housed in the crypt’s Ecclesiastical Art Museum.
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Features
Rooms combine historical elegance with modern comforts
Hotel boasts panoramic views of the Danube and Buda
Meticulously restored two-million–piece mosaic tile floor
Paris
Not to be missed
Cap off your journey in Parisian styleToast to your unforgettable trip with newfound friends during a festive farewell dinner that showcases the world-renowned flavours and gastronomic traditions of French cuisine.
Paris, Tailored to You
Discover Under-the-Radar Museums
Visit some of the smallest and least-known museums in Paris, many of which are former private homes full of splendid collections of art and furniture.
Toast to Vintage Treasures at La Cave
Enjoy an exclusive La Cave wine tasting at our hotel's legendary wine cellar. Sample some of the cellar’s 50,000 bottles from the world’s most renowned wine regions.
Escape to the Luxurious Le Spa
From a signature treatment that includes a champagne massage to a 56-foot mosaic-lined swimming pool, Le Spa blends cutting-edge technology with luxurious products.
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Features
Guest rooms furnished with 18th-century-inspired pieces
Three Michelin-starred restaurants
A legendary wine cellar with more than 50,000 bottles