Explore the charming villages and stunning scenic countryside of the Ionian Islands ● discover beautiful sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters ● admire the unique Venetian architecture and historic landmarks ● experience the distinct cultural identity shaped by Italian influences ● enjoy the local cuisine and musical traditions ● visit the seven islands, each with its own distinct character and charm.

Sintra Palace Loop with UNESCO sites ● Serra da Estrela mountain plateau at 1,000m+ ● Douro Valley vineyard trails & cooking class ● Porto's Dom Luís Bridge crossing ● Levada do Caldeirão Verde forest hike ● Ponta de São Lourenço coastal trail

Albania: little visited & unknown ● Roman sites of Butrint and Appolonia ● Rugged mountain scenery ● Distinct culture, history ● Ohrid, North Macedonia - World Heritage Site

Cliff-hanging Chozoviotissa Monastery above Amorgos's dramatic coastline ● ancient marble kouroi statues abandoned in Naxos quarries for 2,500 years ● traditional granite boulder village of Volax with handwoven basket artisans ● spectacular Imbros Gorge descent through towering limestone walls ● pristine Balos Lagoon with turquoise waters and Venetian fortress ruins ● authentic Greek cooking class featuring traditional island recipes

Mysterious Machu Picchu-a must see! ● Exploring Cuzco and the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" ● Colourful Chinchero & Pisac markets ● The Floating Islands of Puno ● Sacred island of the Sun

Rome - The Vatican & the Sistine Chapel ● Skyscraper skyline of San Gimignano ● Walking the Cinque Terre ● Water taxi ride on Venice canals ● Guided walking/bus tours of all major towns/cities

Helsinki: 'Daughter of the Baltic' ● Stately Stockholm ● Colourful Copenhagen ● Norway-in-a-Nutshell: Flamsbana scenic rail journey

Sapporo city touring ● Ainu cultural experiences at Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum and hands-on cuisine ● Scenic countryside touring in Furano and Biei ● Relaxing at a traditional Japanese ryokan and Lake Shikotsu ● Exploring Jigokudani's geothermal wonders ● Riding the bullet train and visiting historic Hirosaki Castle

Scenic train trip to Interlaken ● Spectacular Jungfrau day excursion ● Lucerne town tour ● Zermatt and the Matterhorn ● Famous Glacier Express to St Moritz