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NEW FOR 2027
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Expert-led

Campania: Where Fire Meets the Sea with Sophie Hay

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

8 days, from £2,499

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Mar 7 2027

Upcoming departures Mar 7 2027, Oct 3 2027, Oct 3 2027

Join an exclusive journey through Campania, exploring Pompeii with archaeologist Dr Sophie Hay, Herculaneum, Roman villas and Naples’ archaeological treasures.

Next departure Mar 7 2027
Upcoming departures Mar 7 2027, Oct 3 2027, Oct 3 2027
Expert-led

See the works of Vermeer and the Dutch Masters with Andrew Graham-Dixon

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

6 days, from £2,439

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Mar 15 2027

Upcoming departures Mar 15 2027, Oct 12 2027, Oct 12 2027

Discover masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt and more and enjoy a private viewing at the world-famous Mauritshuis with Andrew Graham-Dixon on this no-fly tour

Next departure Mar 15 2027
Upcoming departures Mar 15 2027, Oct 12 2027, Oct 12 2027
Expert-led

Artistic treasures of Renaissance Florence with Leslie Primo

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

5 days, from £1,945

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Mar 30 2027

Upcoming departures Mar 30 2027

Stay in a former noble residence and explore Florence’s leading art establishments in the company of Leslie Primo

Next departure Mar 30 2027
Upcoming departures Mar 30 2027
2027 NOW ON SALE
2027 NOW ON SALE
Expert-led

Isles of Scilly Wildlife & Gardens with Julian Branscombe

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

6 days days, from £2,199

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Apr 10 2027

Upcoming departures Apr 12 2027, Jun 30 2027, Jul 30 2027

As seen in The Telegraph & Gardeners' World Magazine - Spend six days exploring the Isles of Scilly's magnificent coastlines, lush gardens and charming wildlife

Next departure Apr 10 2027
Upcoming departures Apr 12 2027, Jun 30 2027, Jul 30 2027
Escorted tour

Explore the beautiful lakes and gardens of Northern Italy

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

8 days, from £1,995

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Apr 12 2027

Upcoming departures May 10 2027, Sep 13 2027, Oct 12 2027

As seen in Gardeners' World Magazine - Spend a day in cosmopolitan Milan, sandwiched between visits to Lakes Como, Maggiore and Lugano, all from your base on the stunning Lake Orta

Next departure Apr 12 2027
Upcoming departures May 10 2027, Sep 13 2027, Oct 12 2027
NEW 2027 DATES
NEW 2027 DATES
Expert-led

Tour Colditz Castle and Stalag Luft III with Guy Walters

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

6 days, from £2,129

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Apr 12 2027

World War II is the conflict which shaped the modern world. Visit iconic locations in the company of an expert historian on this tour.

Next departure Apr 12 2027
Expert-led

Ride the railways of Norfolk and visit Sandringham with Lucy Worsley

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

5 days, from £1,769

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Apr 15 2027

Upcoming departures Jul 1 2027, Oct 7 2027

See several of Norfolk’s finest stately homes, hear a talk from royal historian Lucy and stay at a cosy four-star hotel

Next departure Apr 15 2027
Upcoming departures Jul 1 2027, Oct 7 2027
NEW FOR 2027
NEW FOR 2027
Expert-led

Explore Keukenhof and other Dutch gardens in bloom with Adam Frost

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

5 days, from £2,299

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Apr 19 2027

Discover the famous Keukenhof Gardens in full springtime splendour and enjoy a private river cruise on this short break to the Netherlands

Next departure Apr 19 2027
NEW 2027 DATES
NEW 2027 DATES
Expert-led

Visit Madeira’s Flower Festival with Alan Mason

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

8 days, from £2,299

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Apr 28 2027

Upcoming departures Apr 28 2027

Visit Madeira, attend the fabulous Flower Festival and take a horticultural tour of this famous island in the company of Alan Mason

Next departure Apr 28 2027
Upcoming departures Apr 28 2027
Escorted tour

Taste the delicious flavours of Modena and Bologna

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

6 days, from £1,916

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure May 5 2027

Upcoming departures Oct 3 2027

As seen in Good Food & Olive Magazine - 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

Next departure May 5 2027
Upcoming departures Oct 3 2027
NEW FOR 2027
NEW FOR 2027
Historical Trips

The Battle of Arras, 110 years on with Clive Harris

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

5 days, from £1,749

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure May 10 2027

Follow the dramatic story of the Battle of Arras, both above and beneath the trenches, in the company of expert historian Clive Harris

Next departure May 10 2027
2027 ON SALE
2027 ON SALE
Escorted tour

Discover Herculaneum and Pompeii with Sophie Hay

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

5 days, from £2,039

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure May 15 2027

Upcoming departures Sep 21 2027

Join a leading historian and archaeologist on an exclusive tour of Pompeii, while also visiting the Vesuvian archaeological sites, Herculaneum and the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Next departure May 15 2027
Upcoming departures Sep 21 2027
2027 NOW ON SALE
2027 NOW ON SALE
Escorted tour

Discover Agatha Christie’s Torquay with Lucy Worsley

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

4 days, from £1,495

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure May 15 2027

Upcoming departures Oct 2 2027

Enjoy an Agatha Christie-themed tour of Torquay, with visits to several locations with fascinating links to the Queen of Crime

Next departure May 15 2027
Upcoming departures Oct 2 2027
Escorted tour

Feast on a Culinary Tour of Puglia

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

6 days, from £1,358

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure May 16 2027

Upcoming departures May 16 2027, May 20 2027, May 20 2027

As seen in Good Food & Olive Magazine - An immersive culinary tour of Puglia, tasting produce at olive farms, bakeries, and vineyards and learning to make orecchiette pasta

Next departure May 16 2027
Upcoming departures May 16 2027, May 20 2027, May 20 2027
Escorted tour

Lake Como & St Moritz by Bernina Express

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

8 days days, from £2,049

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Jun 7 2027

Upcoming departures Sep 6 2027

As seen in Good Food & Gardeners' World Magazine - Explore the charming towns and villages of the Swiss and Italian Alps as you discover the region’s dramatic natural beauty

Next departure Jun 7 2027
Upcoming departures Sep 6 2027
NEW DATES FOR 2027
NEW DATES FOR 2027
Escorted tour

Visit English Country Gardens and meet Sarah Raven

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

4 days, from £1,495

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Jun 21 2027

As seen in Gardeners' World Magazine - Stay at a delightful four-star hotel and spend four summer days exploring quintessential English Country Gardens in Sussex and Kent, including Perch Hill in the company of Sarah Raven

Next departure Jun 21 2027
Expert-led

Watch the magnificent Sordevolo Passion Play with Rev. Kate Bottley

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

7 days, from £2,395

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Jun 25 2027

Spend two nights in Piedmont and four in Lake Maggiore during this Italian adventure, with tickets and backstage access to the Sordevolo Passion Play

Next departure Jun 25 2027
2027 NOW ON SALE
2027 NOW ON SALE
Expert-led

See Andrea Bocelli perform and discover the delights of Tuscany

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

6 days, from £1,549

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Jul 20 2027

Upcoming departures Jul 20 2027

Explore the beautiful cities of Lucca and Florence, taste Tuscan wines at a traditional fattoria and experience the atmosphere of an open-air concert when you see Andrea Bocelli perform live

Next departure Jul 20 2027
Upcoming departures Jul 20 2027
NEW FOR 2027
NEW FOR 2027
Historical Trips

Commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Ypres

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

5 days, from £1,799

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Aug 23 2027

One of the most bitterly contested battles of World War I, commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Ypres on this no-fly tour

Next departure Aug 23 2027
NEW 2027 DATES
NEW 2027 DATES
Expert-led

Discover the Brontë Sisters’ Yorkshire with Lucy Worsley

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

4 days, from £1,499

In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited

Next departure Oct 11 2027

Delve into the life and times of the Brontë sisters on this richly immersive four-day tour, in the company of Lucy Worsley

Next departure Oct 11 2027