Classic Escorted Tours

From Bangalore’s Bull Temple to Mysore’s magnificent palace, from Ooty hill station to Bandipur’s ‘Project Tiger’ reserve, and from the misted beauty of Coorg to the mystical temples of Hassan and Hampi, this is an enthralling tour of Karnataka’s cultural riches

In a feast of colourful history and colonial heritage, tour through Tamil Nadu to Kerala, on a magical journey from the eastern Coromandel coast at Chennai to Fort Cochin, on the Arabian Sea

With dramatic landscapes at your feet and the brilliant Aurora Borealis in the skies above, this is a tour to remote locations and remarkable sights, from Iceland’s glacial lagoon to its largest icecap, steaming geysers, gleaming icebergs, and frozen waterfalls

Step back in time for a week as you explore the cobblestone streets, medieval castles and centuries-old villages of colourful Lake Como

A supremely scenic week, with Meta di Sorrento as your base, includes the evocative remains of Pompeii, a drive along ‘the divine coast’ to Amalfi, Positano and Ravello, and Capri by boat

Follow in the footsteps of Flaubert and Tennyson, Julius Caesar and Queen Victoria, to enjoy the timeless elegance of Lake Como, where flower-filled gardens and pastel-painted villages punctuate the shore, set against the stunning backdrop of the Southern Alps

From the iconic, whitewashed trulli houses of Alberobello to the ancient stone cave dwellings of Matera, staying in Savelletri, this week-long tour will take you to some of the most captivating spots in Puglia and Basilicata, with the opal blues of the Adriatic for a backdrop

Get to know Lake Garda on this carefully curated adventure for solo travellers that features group wine-tasting sessions, scenic boat trips and guided excursions to medieval lakeside towns, as well as free days to relax and explore Italy’s largest lake independently

Picture crystalline waters framed by majestic mountains, medieval ruins flanked by opulent palaces and emerald islands floating serenely above the blue, and you’re on your way to understanding the unique charms of Lake Maggiore.

From piazzas and palazzi in Turin to the splendid scenery of Romano Canavese, to Piedmont vineyards and picturesque Portofino, Genoa’s medieval lanes, and clifftop Cinque Terre villages, this is a tour of colour and culture, from Alpine slopes to Ligurian Sea shores

In the footsteps of DH Lawrence, and enjoying the coast and countryside, culture and cuisine of the island, this tour explores Sardinia from charismatic Cagliari to Oliena’s mountains, La Maddalena Islands, medieval and modern Alghero, and elegant Oristano

Discover Sardinia on this adventure tailored for solo travellers that showcases the island’s beach-studded coast, castle-topped towns and countryside dotted with Bronze-Age ruins. Along the way, enjoy luxe hotels, group excursions and time to explore this iconic Italian island independently.

With five nights in Florence, a feast of art and architecture, an insight of medieval life under Medici rule, and every romantic, Renaissance monument within walking distance, this tour combines detailed discovery with ample time to enjoy the city on the Arno River

From the bright and colourful coast of the Cinque Terre to the Renaissance pearls of Florence, the medieval charms of Siena to the cobbled streets of San Gimignano, this week-long tour through Tuscany will take you to some of Italy’s most spectacular treasures

A veritable feast of Greek and Roman monuments vie for attention amid the Norman, Phoenician and Saracen landmarks of Sicily’s cultural heritage. The island’s astonishing wealth of well-preserved sites bring the ancient past to life and make this our top tour in Italy