Cultural Tours

Tiger's Nest Monastery clinging to sheer cliffs 900 metres above Paro Valley ● Jakar Tshechu festival with masked cham dances and ritual performances ● Punakha Dzong at the confluence of father and mother rivers ● black-necked crane habitat in protected Phobjikha Valley ● Bumthang's sacred temples and monasteries ● Dochula Pass panoramas across the Himalayan range

The Old Quarter of ancient Plovdiv ● Famous Valley of the Roses ● Breathtaking views from Tsarevets Citadel ● Unsurpassed frescoes of Rila Monastery ● Sofia: City tour

Lake Titicaca & Isla del Sol, Tiwanaku Ruins, historic towns, the vast Altiplano and Uyuni salt flats

Tashkent Old City tour ● Khiva: World Heritage Site ● Ashgabat: City Tour ● Visiting all '5 Stans' ● Scenic Lake Issyk-Kul

Tashkent Old City tour ● Khiva: World Heritage Site ● Scenic Lake Issyk-Kul ● Cosmopolitan Yerevan: City tour ● Major Armenian Christian sites ● Tbilisi: City Tour & Mtskhetai, ancient capital ● Travelling the Georgian Military Highway to the high Caucasus

Explore 8 Caribbean island countries ● discover rich colonial history and cultural heritage ● experience diverse natural beauty ● encounter unique flora and fauna ● immerse yourself in island traditions and cuisine ● uncover the region's vibrant cultural tapestry.

Rila Monastery's mountain sanctuary ● four days exploring Istanbul's Byzantine and Ottoman heritage ● Georgian supra feast with qvevri wines and polyphonic song ● overland Caucasus journey crossing into Armenia ● Geghard Monastery carved into mountain cliffs ● Khor Virap beneath Mount Ararat's biblical peaks.

Victorian splendour at Osborne House, Queen Victoria's intimate Isle of Wight retreat with Indian-inspired Durbar Room ● dramatic car-free Sark featuring horse-drawn carriage rides through cliff-top lanes and breathtaking coastal panoramas ● Guernsey's cobblestone St. Peter Port where Victor Hugo's exile house showcases his imaginative interior design ● Jersey's ancient La Hougue Bie passage grave, one of Europe's finest Neolithic monuments dating to 3800 BC ● the historic Snaefell Mountain Railway ascending to summit views of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales ● Tynwald Hill on the Isle of Man, site of the world's oldest continuous parliament.This tour features diverse transportation perfectly suited to island exploration, from comfortable coaches and ferries to charming horse-drawn carriages on car-free Sark and the vintage Snaefell Mountain Railway. While not physically demanding, the itinerary involves frequent transfers between islands and accommodations, requiring guests to manage their own luggage during ferry crossings as coaches don't accompany passengers. Most walking occurs on established paths, cobblestone streets, and within historic sites featuring steps and uneven surfaces typical of medieval architecture. Castle visits involve climbing stone steps and walking on ancient ramparts, while scenic coastal paths offer gentle grades with handrails where needed. The tour's Level 1 difficulty rating reflects excellent tourist infrastructure and short walking distances at each site. Smaller island hotels may not provide porter services, making luggage independence essential. The frequent island-hopping creates a delightfully varied travel experience, with comfortable ferry crossings offering spectacular coastal scenery as natural rest periods between explorations.

Maipo-heart of Chile's wine country ● Exploring Torres del Paine National Park ● Catamaran cruise through the icy waters of the Chilean fjords ● Chilean Lakes District ● Atacama Desert and Valley of the Moon ● Vibrant Santiago ● Remote and mysterious Easter Island