1872 Cultural holidays found
Cuban casa holiday
Go local in Cuba staying in friendly family B&Bs throughout.
From £1,298 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
China highlights tour, tailor made
Walk along the Great Wall and relax in the stunning LiRiver
From US $2,319 to US $2,719 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Small group holiday to Burma
Highlights of Burma; Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Lake Inle
From £3,200 to £3,400 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 May, 16 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 3 Nov, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
Archaeology holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct
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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh holiday in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From £835 to £950 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 24 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 30 Apr, 03 May, 06 May, 10 May, 13 May, 14 May, 17 May, 20 May, 21 May, 24 May, 28 May, 31 May, 01 Jun, 03 Jun, 07 Jun, 08 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 14 Jun, 17 Jun, 18 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jun,...
Small group holidays to Madagascar
Experience the best of this enigmatic island continent
From £2,495 to £2,675 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 17 May, 21 Jun, 2 Aug, 11 Oct, 14 Dec
2019: 16 May, 20 Jun, 2 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 13 Oct
2019: 16 May, 20 Jun, 2 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 13 Oct
Sri Lanka holidays, tailor made
Independent tailor made holidays to Sri Lanka
From £1,975 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Our tailor made Sri Lanka holidays can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary although we do not offer trips for under 10 days.
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From £1,399 to £1,649 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 5 May, 9 Jun, 14 Jul, 4 Aug, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2019: 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 05 May, 09 Jun, 14 Jul
Tibet cultural tours
Experience life styles of Tibetan people
From £1,095 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 27 May, 9 Jun, 19 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 16 Jul, 28 Jul, 7 Aug, 15 Aug, 26 Aug, 3 Sep, 13 Sep, 19 Sep, 25 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 30 Oct, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 14 Nov, 27 Nov, 3 Dec, 14 Dec, 22 Dec
Sri Lanka family holiday
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Sri Lanka
From £1,255 to £1,825 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Hiking the Inca trail holiday
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
From £1,969 to £2,349 11 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 25 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 27 Jul, 5 Aug, 15 Aug, 24 Aug, 30 Aug, 5 Sep, 14 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2019: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 9 May, 15 May, 23 May, 29 May, 6 Jun, 12 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 10 Jul, 18 Jul, 24 Jul, 1 Aug, 7 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 4 Sep, 12 Sep, 18 Sep, 26 Sep, 2 Oct, 10 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov ...
2019: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 9 May, 15 May, 23 May, 29 May, 6 Jun, 12 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 10 Jul, 18 Jul, 24 Jul, 1 Aug, 7 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 4 Sep, 12 Sep, 18 Sep, 26 Sep, 2 Oct, 10 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov ...
Late availability on these dates: 25 Apr, 02 May, 16 May, 25 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 20 Jun, 04 Jul, 18 Jul, 27 Jul
Japan golden route holiday
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From £1,690 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
From £1,635 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Sri Lanka highlights holiday
An exciting mix of culture, nature, wildlife and beaches
From £1,598 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Helpdesk
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Vietnam holidays, tailor made
Tailor made Vietnam holidays.
From US $2,183 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
For these Vietnam holidays we offer a complete tailor made service and this suggested sampled itinerary can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Cuba holiday, culture and nature
A mix of nature and culture; discover what makes Cuba tick.
From £1,628 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Bali holidays, rice terraces & beaches
Discover Bali’s emerald rice paddies & tiny castaway islands
From £1,125 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Classic Cuba holiday, 11 days
Get into the Cuban swing over just ten days.
From £1,368 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Cuba highlights holiday
Explore Havana, visit tobacco hills & doze on dreamy beaches
From £725 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday, tailor made
Your tailor-made Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach holiday!
From £3,000 to £4,950 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Burma photography tours
Photography tour of Burma:
From US $4,300 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Nov
Mexico small group holiday, a food adventure
Get an authentic taste of Mexico on this 8 day tour
From £1,260 to £1,385 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 May, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 26 May, 21 Jul
West Highland Line railway holiday in Scotland
Take the "The World's Best Rail Journey" to the Isle of Skye
From £535 to £595 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to October
Romania holiday, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From £1,195 to £1,245 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 Jun, 17 Sep
2019: 3 Jun
2019: 3 Jun
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring!
From £920 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £3,495 to £3,775 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 May, 2 Jun, 14 Jul, 25 Aug
2019: 18 May, 1 Jun
2019: 18 May, 1 Jun
Burma photography tour
Discover Burma with a professional travel photographer
From £3,650 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 10 Nov
2019: 17 Feb
2019: 17 Feb
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples holidays
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
From £1,199 to £1,369 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Apr, 5 May, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 18 Aug, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct
2019: 27 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 12 Oct
2019: 27 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 12 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 28 Apr, 05 May, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul
Arequipa to Machu Picchu Peru tour
A grand tour of Peru
From £3,180 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 6 May, 10 Jun, 29 Jul, 2 Sep, 14 Oct, 9 Dec
Burma holidays, small group tour
The highlights of Burma visiting Rangoon, Bagan, Mandalay & Inle Lake
From £2,399 to £2,949 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 8 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 27 Jul, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 27 Jul, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
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£1,085
excluding flights
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£1,349
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Experiencing the rich variety and beauty of Kerala
Tips?
Give yourself enough time in each place to really experience it and do some walking - don't travel too quickly!
Local benefits?
Yes - by staying in homestays we felt the money went into the hands of local people rather than big coimpanies
Overall rating?
It was great - smoothly organised, relaxed and enjoyable but we experienced much of the rich variety and beauty of Kerala (more)Lonica Vanclay
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£729
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£1,595
excluding flights
My trip was full of exciting and memorable moments every day! To choose one, we visited the Old Delhi the first day, had the breakfast in the narrow lines and then visited the Sikh Temple and were introduced how the local volunteers prepare free meals to be shared to anybody. (more)Jarmo Kaariainen
Excellent. Pancham our guide was great too. (more)Alison Pick
How would you rate your holiday overall? One of the best (more)Mick Sanders
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£835
excluding flights
The most memorable was meeting veterans from the war at an abandoned checkpoint, hearing history in the citadel, eating with a family in their home, war remnants museum, scooter tour in the villages. (more)Kathryn Gow
The people we travelled with and our funny and very caring guide Thanh! Very good value for money and well planned. (more)Joanne Over
The highlight was rowing down the mekong delta. (more)Susan Latham
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£1,975
including UK flights
We stayed at a wonderful place called 'Banyan Lodge' in Sri Lanka. It was a eco-lodge and a very unique experience in a peaceful environment with nature all around... (more)Clare Lucas
Sigiriya in was visually stunning, and it was fabulous to stay at a hotel with a great view of the rock in at the end of our holiday; the elephant safari in Uda
Walawe was for the most part a peaceful and enjoyable afternoon; the Barefoot cafe in Colombo was a lovely place to look around and have lunch. (more)Sally Roth
Lots of new experiences. Not possible to single one out. (more)Chrissie Verduyn
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£1,095
excluding flights
Our guide made sure that as well as the main sights, we also visited some more unusual things like the water powered incense factory. We were fortunate to be invited to visit our driver's home and share lunch with his family.
(more)Andy Lewis
Spending my birthday at the Everest base camp. The weather was perfect, clear blue skies and brilliant sunshine. The Himalayas were stunning. The entire tour was amazing. The itinerary was great. This was a holiday full of magical moments and memories that I will keep for ever. (more)Ann Williams
The highlight was hitting a one in ten weather window for a perfect Everest view...... (more)Ian Hunt
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€1,150
excluding flights
The whole thing really was memorable. From start to finish I was so well looked after by Dimitri our driver and guide. It literally was a dream holiday, and even four months later, I still think about it everyday. (more)Katherine Hall
The visits to Ancient Olympia and Delphi. But everything was fascinating so it's hard to name one thing! (more)Janet March
The whole holiday was exciting! (more)Heather Clinton
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£2,475
excluding flights
There were many `most memorable´things such as the autumn colours, the gardens, the Japanese people, the food, the variety you offered on this tour, the numerous surprises Japan has in store by being so different, the group, the tour leader. (more)Inge Kerber
The highlight was meeting the Japanese people - they were so friendly and provided a fabulous service, all of them doing there best to help out the 'non Japanese' speaking tourists. Also, the country was virtually 'spotlessly' clean with no litter, graffiti or the usual grime one associates with Europe. (more)Roger Bayliss
This was incredible trip. My favourite places were the beautiful seaside town of Kamakura, it’s tranquil temples, great Buddha... (more)Caroline Sawyer
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£1,765
excluding flights
It was all a wonderful experience but the definite high spot was the Machu Picchu visit and the 2 day Inca Trail. (more)Cicely Olive
We enjoyed interacting with the children and seeing their smiles! Enjoyed the Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Aquas Calientes. The views around Machu Picchu were amazing! (more)Barbara Nelson
The most memorable was te hospitality of the hotel staff and guides. The Amazon jungle trips. And Heather's constant monitoring even over the Christmas week end…. (more)Natraj Balasubramanian
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£855
excluding flights
The bike ride to the little villages was my most fun experience and to see how they make rice wine, rice paper, bamboo sticky rice, etc. Also really enjoyed the
cooking class the last night. Fun to try so many different foods. (more)Amy Cochran
Best bits: There were so many! The walks through food stalls, the cooking lessons, the impromptu stops of the bus to get more street food and going to a BBQ with locals at Siem Reap. (more)Lauren Supplee
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US $2,319
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Sanxingdui museum with 3-4000 year old bronze masks and the pandas
Tips?
Wear flat shoes there was a lot of walking
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental Impacts or supported conservation?
local restaurants used but little else.
Overall rating?
It was great, I loved China and would go again to see more of the countryside and more museums. (more)Janet Chambers
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£3,200
including UK flights
The most memorable was the large number of pagodas in Bagan, the difference between Myanmar pagodas and this in Thailand, Laos. The shear beauty of Inle lake. The variety of food in the different regions. The friendliness of the people. (more)Kevin Hewison
The 2 days of trekking to remote villages in the Kengtung area (Kengtung extension) was the most memorable. (more)Jane Laboa
Bagan and Lake Inle was the most memorable. (more)Roger Creswell
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£899
including UK flights
Loved walking around the Spa town of Vrnjacka Banja in Serbia. Would liked to have stayed here overnight. (more)Anne Higgins
It was a berat--beautiful city (more)James Smith
We loved Albania so it is hard to think of one memorable part but the visits to the Blue eye, Gjirokaster, Butrint & Berat stand out. (more)Tony Barker
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£1,399
including UK flights
The most memorable moments were a night in Wadi Rum hosted by Bedouins, including a camel ride in the desert to see the sunset, an early morning sunrise experience and lovely local food. Equally wonderful was the trek on the back trails to the high sacred place. (more)David Downing
The most memorable was Wadi Rum Desert camping. Excellent trip covering plenty and great tour guide. (more)Daniel Loureda
I really liked the variety. There were days visiting sites and museums, mixed with a couple of days at the Dead and Red Seas, together with a day in the desert. In particular I enjoyed the group leader, who clearly cared about giving us a good experience, and who entertained and educated us in equal measure. (more)Roger Bailey
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US $3,895
including domestic flights only
We loved the variety offered by Bolivia, from the stunning mountains of the Altiplano to the breathtaking views over lake Titikaka to the exciting wildlife in the pampas grasslands to the incredible, other-worldly experience of the salt flats and desert. (more)Phil Bland
The Uyuni Salt Flats. We were fortunate enough to see it after a rainfall and it was looking into a reflective pool. We had a wonderful time in Bolivia, we wish we had more time to explore the country more, we'll be back! (more)David Torres
It was truly amazing. (more)Gyoku Block
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£2,495
excluding flights
A wonderful and varied country with so many highlights, but the best must be the grand tsingy and of course all those lemurs! That said all of the parks/scenery/coast and walks were hugely enjoyable. (more)Ross Hamilton
The most memorable moments were Tsingy, whale wtching, seeing lemurs and chameleons (more)Matthew Edwards
So many highlights. It was wonderful to see such a variety of lemurs, chameleons and other wildlife (including a fossa!)... It may have been the best trip of my life. (more)Lorena Sutherland
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£2,225
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We had many memorable experiences on our trip to China. Every day produced a new experience, each different and often additional things that we had not anticipated. Clearly The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Panda's, Forbidden Palace were all amazing, but for me the peace and quiet of drifting down the river on a bamboo raft at Guilon was just perfect after the frantic travelling around China.
Tips?
Make sure that you have a suitcase with wheels,there is a lot... (more)Nigel Davies
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£1,298
excluding flights
We had an excellent holiday and so it is difficult to pick out was most memorable, but we did particularly enjoy the horse ride and visit to the tobacco fields and our stay on Cayo Levisa. But we also loved Havana and Trinidad. (more)Richard Patterson
Having designed my own trip, the best aspect was the freedom to spent time doing things on a whim sitting around immersing myself in the less touristy aspects of Cuba, away from the bars and CD-touting bands, instead mixing with the least affluent of the society, meeting fascinating characters and enjoying the music made by people in their own front rooms and doorsteps. (more)Chris Bragg
Horse riding through the tobacco fields in Vinales on Christmas Day was the most memorable. (more)Elizabeth Freeman
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£820
excluding flights
The train ride from Sarajevo to Mostar was the most memorable part. (more)Kwan Lee
I loved the whole holiday but the people on the holiday were so great that they will remain in my memory for a long time. Sarajevo was perhaps the place I liked best for many reasons. Budva was beautiful. (more)Katie Coates
The most memorable was the Montenegrin coastline (more)Navinder Shergill
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£954
excluding flights
It is hard to pick out a highlight as it was all highly enjoyable. The overnight train from Moscow to St Petersburg was memorable as was seeing Lenin in his mausoleum lying in state. Local guides were very good and informative about Russian history and contemporary Russia. (more)Tina Salvidge
The most memorable parts were the sights, local families and banya. (more)Esther Horner
The highlights were the new friends that I've made, interesting sites and history that I've discovered. (more)Dannielle Bouche
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£2,899
including UK flights
Every day was better than the last! What a privilege to have visited Iran under the expert guidance of Ali Asadollahi who shared his depth of knowledge of his country, its people and their customs - I learned so much. (more)Stephanie Diggon
The stunning architecture. Tomb of Darius. Meeting the Iranian people were all amazing. (more)Jeremy Fisher
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£1,099
including UK flights
The stunning views at the Valbone pass and the boat trip was the most memorable. (more)Rachel Dixon
Swimming in the Blue Eye and walking over the pass from Theth to Valbona. I loved the holiday, the only down side was that perhaps we tried to pack in too much for the short time we had available. (more)Eleanor Dunn
An excellent introduction to Albania, a country that more should visit, with a very knowledgeable Albanian tour leader (more)Bob Handley
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£1,690
excluding flights
Eating the local foods and staying in local accommodation was the highlight. Excellent. It was a very busy holiday with a lot going on everyday. (more)Sarah Smith
The japanese alps, Miyajima, Hiroshima, cooking class, visit to Maiko, cycling - actually. Everything! The trip was fantastic, really well organised - we just had to arrive and enjoy! (more)Amita Patel
The most memorable was the boat ride down the Hozugawa River starting at Kameoka and a JR train journey from Kyoto that is reasonably short. It was a real experience, and made worry free by the superb back-up of the tour operator. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend them. (more)Ian Halstead
