Discovery Tours

Based in the beautiful spa resort of Montecatini, this tour takes in the treasure trove of art that forms resplendent Florence, the hidden gem of medieval Pistoia, and a Puccini concert in the place of his birth, Lucca

From the Dead Sea to the Red Sea, via Mount Nebo and Bethany, Jerash, Amman, and Petra, this is a tour of souks and citadels, biblical landmarks and Bedouin landscapes, history and hospitality

This journey focuses on unmissable monuments, with time to explore ancient sites to the astounding rock city of Petra, and to enjoy the Red Sea, the Dead Sea, and the desert landscapes

Venture deep into the heart of a land of legends where age old traditions exist side by side with modernity, an extraordinary 18 days exploring Japan and the embodiment of the ancient culture of the Samurai

Traversing Japan by Bullet Train, from neon-lit cityscapes to geisha lanes, from Shinto shrines to views of Mount Fuji, from Osaka to Kyoto, Hakone, and Tokyo, this small-group tour reveals the country’s seamless blend of timeless tradition and mesmerising modernity

In the 'Land of the Rising Sun', natural splendour is embellished with man-made treasure. From Shinto shrines to Buddhist temples, from moated castles to Zen-calm gardens, from Tokyo to Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Matsue, this is a tour through time and traditions

Discover Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan’s lesser-known landscapes and cultures on this intrepid journey that takes you from nomadic yurt camps and valleys carved with Bronze-Age petroglyphs to high-altitude lakes, soaring peaks and Soviet and Silk-Road-era settlements

Explore the Cultural Triangle, head into the highlands and embark on a jeep safari in search of elephants and leopards on this 8-night tour taking in some of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating spots

Explore “Sri Lanka In Style”, whisking you from the shores of the Indian Ocean to the highland tea plantations and wildlife-studded national parks, complete with a scenic train journey, UNESCO wonders and a host of lavish hotel stays.

Delve deep into the heart of Sri Lanka on this all-encompassing, two-week tour taking in the highlights – from ancient palaces to hidden-away hill towns, Buddhist kingdoms to sprawling national parks

Four countries, four capitals, and seven centuries of architectural styles, in their street-scenes and monuments, form the focus of this intriguing Baltics tour, as we travel to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, and take the ferry across the Gulf for a final day in Finland

A superb circling of Morocco, this is a journey from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains, seashore to Sahara sands, Imperial cities to oasis towns, and souks to spectacular scenery

Focused on the four Imperial capitals, this is a fascinating tour of Morocco’s history, mysteries, and monuments, from mesmerising Marrakech to fountains in fabulous Fez, ravishing Rabat, the current capital, and medieval Meknes, least known and less visited

From the mystique and magic of Marrakech to the High Atlas mountain village of Imlil, the walled Berber town of Taroudant, and Essaouira’s Atlantic shore, this tour reveals Morocco’s many facets, and adds absorbing character with stays in historic riads

Explore the dramatic landscapes and experience the nomadic lifestyle of this little-visited country, where tradition and hospitality reign; touring from busy Ulan Bator to Gobi Desert dunes, national parks, Buddhist temples, and the bucolic Orkhon Valley