Culture & History

Discover the historic cities and enchanting landscapes that lie beyond London

From the iconic cityscape of London, spend time exploring the UNESCO-listed streets of beautiful Bath and discovering the charms of Cirencester. Experience the footballing culture of Liverpool and fall in love with the landscapes of the Lake District before soaking up the architecture and allure of York and Cambridge

Our Highlights
- Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel
- Picturesque Cotswold Villages
- The rugged beauty of the Lake District

Chateaux and Champagne: a gastronomic adventure through France’s legendary wine regions

From enchanting Paris, embark on a gastronomic tour to discover the historic chateaux of the Loire Valley and the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Bordeaux. Get off-the-beaten-track in Sarlat and Beziers, be charmed by Avignon and Beaujolais before sampling the world-renowned white wines of Chablis and Champagne

Our Highlights
- Château de Chenonceau, near Tours
- Sample world-renowned Burgundies in Beaune
- Champagne-Reims wine trail

Vibrant capitals, stunning lakes and the sun-drenched Dalmatian Coast

From the Croatian capital, travel across the Slovenian border to explore the vibrant streets of Ljubljana before escaping into the scenic surrounds of Plitvice National Park. Discover the history-drenched Old Town of Zadar and Split’s UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace before finishing in charismatic Dubrovnik

Our highlights
- Energetic capital cities
- Hiking in Plitvice Lakes
- UNESCO-listed old towns

Sicilian cuisine and cultural treasures in the heart of the Mediterranean

After discovering the gastronomic delights of Palermo, travel to the sun-drenched west coast and the lively port of Trapani before exploring the ancient Greek temples of hilltop Agrigento. Wander through the UNESCO-listed Baroque town of Ragusa and soak up the sweeping views of the mainland from Messina

Our highlights
- Palermo's bustling Mercato di Ballarò
- Valley of the Temples, Agrigento
- Coffee and Granita in the winding streets of Ragusa

Ancient cities and authentic village charm: Italy uncovered in two weeks

Experience the highlights of Italy on this 14-day circuit itinerary from Milan, taking in the majesty of the Italian lakes and the charm of the Cinque Terre. Witness iconic artworks in Florence and explore the legendary Colosseum in Rome before gondoliering along the waterways of Venice

Our highlights
-The Palazzi dei Rolli, Savoy dynasty residence, Genoa
- Orvieto's Duomo with its stunning front facade
- Bologna's Quadrilatero district

Discover Switzerland's idyllic alpine villages, picturesque lakeside towns and modern cities

From Zurich, explore picturesque St Gallen and Alpine Davos before reaching lakeside Lugano near the Italian border. From there, head west to Zermatt, cross over into France to Chamonix before reaching Geneva. Explore idyllic Montreaux and the Swiss capital Bern, before finsihing your journey in gorgeous Lucerne

Our Highlights
- Zurich Walking Food tour
- Monte Bre, Lugano
- Swim in the river Aare, Bern

Coastal Beauty and bustling cities from Maine to New York

Fly into Portland, Maine before heading north to picturesque Camden. From there visit Bar Harbour, gateway to the breathtaking Acadia National Park. Circle back to Portland, Maine's largest city, before continuing south to historic Boston. Finish your trip in iconic New York

Our Highlights
- Boat tour from Camden Harbour
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
- Museum of Modern Art, New York

EXPLORE NATURE RESERVES, ROMAN HISTORY, HISTORIC CASTLES AND THE SWEEPING BEACHES OF THE NORTHUMBERLAND COAST

After experiencing the history and culture of Newcastle, make your way north to the Scottish Borders region via the Roman-built remains of Hadrian’s Wall and the Kielder Forest. Marvel at the striking red sandstone abbey of Jedburgh and explore the spectacular Northumberland coastline before returning to Newcastle via the ruined medieval fortress of Warkworth

OUR HIGHLIGHTS
-The beaches and castles of the Northumberland coast
-Vindolanda Roman fort on Hadrians Wall
-Kielder Water and Forest Park 

EXPERIENCE THE CHANGING SEASONS ON A SPECTACULER ROADTRIP THROUGH NEW ENGLAND

Drive through scenic, rural Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire, taking in the famous Kancamagus Highway, Vermont’s Route 100 and the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway. Explore Maine’s Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, before discovering the architecture of historic Portland. Finish where you began, drinking in the cultural highlights of Boston

OUR HIGHLIGHTS
-Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire
-Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park
-Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston

EXPERIENCE THE CHANGING SEASONS ON A SPECTACULAR ROADTRIP THROUGH NEW ENGLAND

From the cultured streets of Boston, discover the rural beauty of Massachusetts and Vermont en route to Manchester, which is watched over by the summit of Mount Equinox. Drive the spectacular Route 100 and Kancamagus Highways to Conway, and to the top of Mt Washington if the road is open, before hitting the Maine coast in charming, foodie Portland on your way back to Boston

OUR HIGHLIGHTS
-Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire
-Mount Washington Auto Road
-Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston