Escorted tours

Join a leading archaeologist and historian on an exclusive tour of the Vesuvian sites, Oplontis and the Bay of Naples

This seven-night itinerary will introduce you to former imperial capitals Vienna and Budapest as well as Bratislava and the dramatic Wachau Valley

Stay on the shores of Lake Como where you can unwind, admire peaceful scenery and explore the charming towns and villages of this dreamy Italian region

Delve into Italy’s gastronomic capital with visits to local Balsamic Vinegar, Parma Ham and Parmesan producers and a hands-on cooking lesson in Modena

Stay in a luxurious four-star hotel in Marrakech and enjoy tours of the Saadian Tombs, Jardin Majorelle and Essaouira

Enjoy delicious food, sample fantastic wines, tour several historic chateaux and visit the exceptional gardens that inspired Claude Monet

Explore the rich culture and cuisine of Slovenia with trips to Lake Bled, Ljubljana, the Triglav National Park and a truffle-hunting expedition

See breathtaking Scottish scenery of dramatic mountains and tranquil lochs as you travel on the iconic Jacobite steam train

Enjoy the perfect long weekend in Paris, with hospitality at Longchamp, a five-star hotel stay and a drinks evening with Frankie Dettori

Visit locations you’ll recognise from the All Creatures Great and Small series and other wonderful Yorkshire attractions including Middleham Castle

Sample the dolce vita of Italy’s Puglia region and join an Italian cookery masterclass

Eighty years after the Normandy Landings, experience the war’s seminal events with historians Paul Beaver, Stephen Fisher and Clive Harris

Meet the bestselling historian as this unique 8-day tour charts the Allies’ brutal campaign to liberate Italy in 1943-1944

Travel from Bordeaux to Toulouse visiting wine estates, a cheese producer, a truffle farm, and beautiful medieval buildings

Explore the Amazon and the Andes on this exceptional tour, with five-star hotel stays and a luxury river cruise

Sail the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde in a stateroom on luxury SS Bon Voyage and enjoy multiple wine tastings

Join a decadent ship in Venice for a seven-night cruise and an enchanting performance by Russell Watson

Stay in Quito and Cuenca before heading to the Galápagos Islands to discover its incredible biodiversity on guided tours

Explore the Austrian capital before an evening of magical music as the Waltz King takes to the stage in Vienna's famous Stadthalle

Thirty-five years after the collapse of the Iron Curtain, this exclusive tour will provide unique insights into the events of November 9, 1989 - and its enduring legacy

Journey across the Japanese Alps to the cultural centres of Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa on this extensive tour of Japan

Enjoy three full days of watercolour workshops with an expert tutor while staying in a Grade II-listed house near Bourton-on-the-Water

Sail through Norway’s majestic fjords and up through the Arctic Circle to spot the aurora

Sail to Vienna, Linz and Bratislava, with all food and drink included on board and immersive city tours