An expert-led archaeological, cultural and gastronomic tour exploring the Peloponnese in Greece.
Combining the cultural wonders of four great Silk Road cities with delightful day walks in the scenic Chimgan and Nuratau mountain ranges.
The mountain ranges of Bulgaria offer fine highland scenery and excellent walking opportunities. Old-fashioned farming methods and a lack of industry result in unspoilt landscapes rarely seen in Western Europe. Spring or late summer is the perfect time to make our 13-day comprehensive tour of this little-known land.
Architectural excellence throughout including the cathedrals of Burgos and León. Much fine sculpture as well.
Walled villages, grand monasteries, hilltop castles and a backdrop of vast, undulating landscape.
Includes the 16th-century Palace of El Escorial.
Good food: suckling pig, slow-roast lamb and kid; good wine of the Ribera del Duero.
Jordan: Trains, Petra & Dead Sea from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in Jordan. Available from 20 Oct 2025 to 20 Oct 2025 this 10 day trip costs from £3,350, which includes flights.
Tread in the ancient footprints on Rhodes, a Dodecanese island boasting a strategic historical importance and a cultural mosaic shaped by Ottoman, Italian, Knights of St John and Persian influences. Revel in miles of rugged coastlines, sandy beaches and tranquil coves and meander through olive groves and ancient archaeological sites.
This is a dream trip for walkers and sailors alike, with fabulous swims and stunning archaeology thrown in for good measure.
Corfu, Walks & Wildflowers offers half-day walks in the unspoilt northeast of the island, with olive groves, traditional villages and areas of open maquis. Running 25 Apr - 2 May 2025 (max 14 guests), it coincides with the best time for spring wildflowers. We eat out in tavernas to taste specialities including spicy meat stews and fresh fish.
This holiday shows the highlights of Vietnam but finishes on one of our favourite tropical islands for some much needed beach time after all the fascinating explorations! See the huge contrasts between Hanoi and Saigon, take a cruise in Halong Bay, before pottering at leisure through Hoi An and finishing on the paradise-like island of Phu Quoc.
Explore Sri Lanka, a country with 2,500 years of rich history and 8 World Heritage Sites. Visit ancient kingdoms and pay homage at the cradle of Buddhist civilisation. Wander through tea plantations, see an extraordinary range of wildlife at National Parks before extending your holiday on one of the world class beaches of Sri Lanka.
