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Search for the Grail

Movie: The Last Crusade
Go on your own hunt for the Holy Grail. Some enthusiasts claim it's in the Rosslyn Chapel near Edinburgh, Scotland. Others say that Joseph of Arimathea buried the Grail in England's Glastonbury Tor. Then there's Axum, Ethiopia, rumored to be the resting place for both the Grail and the Ark of the Covenant. Bear & Bear creates custom trips to these destinations. Prices vary; 212-592-1234

Take a Zeppelin Ride in Germany

Movie: The Last Crusade
Indy and his father attempted to flee Germany in a zeppelin. Some of the German-made ships are still around. Deutsche Zeppelin-Reederei GmbH offers trips of 30 minutes to two hours leaving from Friedrichshafen, in the southern part of the country. You can also catch a ride from Munich or Stuttgart. And don't worry: Unlike the Hindenburg, these zeppelins are filled with nonflammable helium. From $307; zeppelinflug.de

Dine With a Maharaja in India

Movie: Temple of Doom
There's no such place as Pankot Palace, but Mehrangarh Fort, a spectacular fortress situated on a hill in Jodhpur, is right out of the movies. Arrive in style in a palanquin and with a procession of camels, horses, and dancers. Then, feast on royal dishes as a three-hour meal unfolds, complete with entertainment and, if he's available, the company of Maharaja Gaj Singh II. This is an example of the many royal visits that travel consultant Our Personal Guest can arrange throughout India. From $15,000 for the evening with 20 guests; ourpersonalguest.com

Cross a Rope Bridge

Movie: Temple of Doom
The rope bridge in Temple of Doom was built for the set, but the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge in Northern Ireland is the real deal. It connects a mountain ridge to Carrick Island. Don't look down: There's an 80-foot drop. Below? Gushing water and black rocks. If you can stand to make the unsteady crossing, you'll be rewarded by views of the Scottish islands. Kathleen Sheridan of Altour creates bespoke trips to the area. From $4,000 for a seven-day trip; altour.com

Visit a Holy Shrine in India

Movie: Temple of Doom
Our Personal Guest arranges for an evening pooja, a prayer ceremony, on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi While a priest gives you your horoscope, hundreds of candles float in the water At your request, he will give you blessed Shiva lingam stones, which inspired the movies's Sankara stones. From $500 for two people; ourpersonalguest.com

Dig Up Artifacts

Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark
You won't be outrunning boulders, but if you'd like to try your hand at some real archaeology, spend two weeks in South Shields, England, an area home to pre-Roman and Roman remains. Working alongside real archaeologists, you will dig through soil looking for artifacts such as pottery and jewelry and learn about site surveying. The trip is offered by Earthwatch Institute, a nonprofit environmental organization. $2,646; earthwatch.org

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