The long tradition of British leisure travellers started with the Grand Tour which encompassed much of Europe in one journey. For today’s traveller who is more familiar with Europe, the Grand Tour concept works best to experience the wonders of more distant countries during one visit on a ‘Jules Verne’ style small group tour. With so many countries to explore, what better way to experience the maximum on a truly Grand Tour!
Costa Rica Grand Tour: Nature, Wildlife & National Parks
A comprehensive journey from Caribbean coastal wetlands to cloud forest mountains, volcanic landscapes, rainforest valleys, Pacific shores and exotic wildlife
Northern India Grand Tour: Delhi, Agra, Kolkata, Jaipur & Mumbai
Shaped by the Moghuls, Maharajas and British East India Company; sprinkled with sacred sites of the Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist religions; and covering hill stations, holy rivers, and the haunts of tigers, northern India is a remarkably rich touring ground
Southern India Grand Tour: Wildlife, Culture & Temples
Revealing the relics and religions, nature, and traditions of southern India, this is a journey to mystical temples, majestic monuments, colonial towns, and wildlife reserves; touring Tamil Nadu, floating on Kerala’s canals, and climbing into the Western Ghat mountains
Himalayan India Grand Tour: Mountains, Temples & Culture
Travelling to heritage hotels in hill station towns, and using small vehicles to take off at tangents to little-known temples and villages, this is a beguiling blend of cities, serenity, scenery and spirituality
Morocco Grand Tour: Marrakech, Fez & Sahara
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
Mayan & Aztec Grand Tour: Mexico & Guatemala
An introduction to Aztec, Zapotec and Mayan cultures, visiting magnificent Mexico and Guatemala, travel through the centuries by road and river, via lakes, valleys and colonial towns
Namibia Grand Tour: Wildlife, Dunes & Deserts
This superb circling of Namibia takes you from the deserts and dunes of the Kalahari & Namib deserts through Fish River Canyon to the coast at Swakopmund, ancient rock carvings in Damaraland, and bountiful wildlife in Etosha reserve
South America Grand Tour: Andes to Copacabana
A tour of five countries, and a journey of a lifetime, this is a grand adventure, from Peru’s Pacific Ocean port, and Machu Picchu ruins, to Brazil’s South Atlantic beaches, via Bolivian Lake Titicaca, the capitals of Uruguay and Argentina, and the fantastic Iguassu Falls
Portugal Grand Tour: Cities, Coast & Countryside
By train from south to north visiting remarkable cities, crossing scenic landscapes to regional and cultural capitals, through Portugal’s past, to Roman ruins, Moorish enclaves, and medieval towns
Turkey Grand Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ancient Cities
A journey through the cities and the centuries, via coasts, peaks and plateaus, enjoy a comprehensive circling of significant sights, from Istanbul, at ‘the bridge of continents’, to ancient sites, intriguing culture and ethereal landscapes
Indochina Grand Tour: Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia
Discover old Saigon, cruise on the Mekong River and mystical Ha Long Bay, see the temples in Hue, Hoi An, Hanoi and ancient Angkor, and explore Laos home to luxuriant landscapes and intriguing cultural customs; and Cambodia encapsulates Indo-Chinese heritage in ancient Angkor
South Africa Grand Tour: Safari, Johannesburg & Cape Discovery
From cities to townships and tribal communities, from Garden Route scenery to Winelands estates and historic battlefields, and from wildlife game drives to lake and harbour cruises, this multi-faceted tour reveals South Africa’s landscapes, culture, and heritage