Cultural & Experience Tours

Our cultural tours and experience tours are designed for travellers seeking more than surface-level tourism. Each itinerary is carefully structured to provide context, insight and a strong narrative, connecting sites, events and people into a meaningful journey.

From iconic historical locations to lesser-known places rich in story, these tours combine expert-led guidance with immersive experiences. Explore ancient civilisations on journeys such as Pompeii and the Bay of Naples, or examine more recent history through powerful experiences like our Holocaust History Tour and Fortress Malta tour.

Many of our tours naturally combine cultural travel with historical exploration, making them ideal for those who want both intellectual depth and a rewarding travel experience. You can also browse more tours by theme, explore destinations by destination, or view upcoming departures by date.

All of our forthcoming Scheduled Cultural & Experience Tours Tours to are listed below.

The Holocaust Starts 2nd September 2026 (8 days) Expert Historian - Dr Waitman Beorn
German-occupied Poland was the largest killing ground of the Holocaust, where Jews from both Poland itself and from across Europe were murdered in death camps or mass shootings. This 8-day tour to Poland visits sites of former ghettos in Warsaw, Lublin and Krakow and death camps at Treblinka, Majdanek, Belzec and Auschwitz-Birkenau. find out more and book
In the Shadow of Vesuvius Starts 10th September 2026 (7 days) Expert Historian - Dr Konogan Beaufay
This tour explores the finest archaeological sites surrounding The Bay of Naples: not only the impressive remains of the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum but also those that are less well-known, including Oplontis, Stabiae, Cumae, Baiae and Pozzuoli. find out more and book
The Holocaust Starts 7th October 2026 (8 days) Expert Historian - Martin Winstone
German-occupied Poland was the largest killing ground of the Holocaust, where Jews from both Poland itself and from across Europe were murdered in death camps or mass shootings. This 8-day tour to Poland visits sites of former ghettos in Warsaw, Lublin and Krakow and death camps at Treblinka, Majdanek, Belzec and Auschwitz-Birkenau. find out more and book
In the Shadow of Vesuvius Starts 8th October 2026 (7 days) Expert Historian - Dr Simon Elliott
This tour explores the finest archaeological sites surrounding The Bay of Naples: not only the impressive remains of the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum but also those that are less well-known, including Oplontis, Stabiae, Cumae, Baiae and Pozzuoli. find out more and book
Sharpe's Rifles Starts 12th October 2026 (6 days) Expert Historian - Major General Ashley Truluck CB CBE BA
This tour, inspired by Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe novels, and based on contemporary diaries, takes us to some lesser known but beautiful parts of the Iberian Peninsula as we follow the legendary 95th Rifles in their flight against Napoleon. find out more and book
Fortress Malta Starts 4th November 2026 (8 days) Expert Historian - Major General Ashley Truluck CB CBE BA
This is a wonderfully varied and scenic tour of Malta – a tiny island with a warm welcome and proud military heritage including probably the greatest concentration of military fortifications in Europe. find out more and book
The Ultimate Zulu War Tour Starts 14th November 2026 (14 days) Expert Historian - Ian Knight
A fascinating study of the Anglo-Zulu War over the little-changed ground and all set amongst spectacular scenery still populated by Zulu tribes and an abundance of wildlife. find out more and book
The Vietnam War Starts 27th December 2026 (15 days) Expert Historian - Bill Allison
This tour visits some of the most notable battlefields and key locations of the French and American wars in Vietnam, offering sometimes harrowing insights into how both sides fought and lived in the hostile jungle environment. find out more and book
The Ultimate Zulu War Tour Starts 6th March 2027 (14 days) Expert Historian - Ian Knight
A fascinating study of the Anglo-Zulu War over the little-changed ground and all set amongst spectacular scenery still populated by Zulu tribes and an abundance of wildlife. find out more and book
In the Shadow of Vesuvius Starts 1st April 2027 (7 days) Expert Historian - Dr Andy Fear
This tour explores the finest archaeological sites surrounding The Bay of Naples: not only the impressive remains of the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum but also those that are less well-known, including Oplontis, Stabiae, Cumae, Baiae and Pozzuoli. find out more and book
Churchill! Starts 4th April 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Allen Packwood BA, MPhil (Cantab) FRHistS OBE
Celebrated as the greatest Briton in history Winston Churchill has fascinated the nation for over half a century. This tour is a chance to get to know the great man and follow in his footsteps at the places where he lived and worked. find out more and book
The Flight of the Eagle Starts 6th April 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Alan Rooney
Explore Elba, site of Napoleon’s exile in 1814–15, visiting residences and fortifications of the emperor’s island realm, then travel to Golfe-Juan and follow the Route Napoléon through the Alps to Grenoble, tracing the path of the Hundred Days. find out more and book
Normandy: Conquerors, Liberators and Artists Starts 11th April 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Julian Humphrys
Normandy is a distinctive region of France, shaped by its Viking origins and the legacy of William, Conqueror of England. From Normandy’s rich panoply of treasures we explore the Allied landing beaches, medieval streets, Gothic architecture, the story of Joan of Arc, the Mont Saint‑Michel and the rich landscapes of Impressionist art. The tour blends military history, remembrance and artistic inspiration across Normandy’s most compelling sites. find out more and book
The Holocaust Starts 14th April 2027 (8 days) Expert Historian - Dr Isabel Wollaston
German-occupied Poland was the largest killing ground of the Holocaust, where Jews from both Poland itself and from across Europe were murdered in death camps or mass shootings. This 8-day tour to Poland visits sites of former ghettos in Warsaw, Lublin and Krakow and death camps at Treblinka, Majdanek, Belzec and Auschwitz-Birkenau. find out more and book
The Golden Journey to Samarkand Starts 21st April 2027 (13 days) Expert Historian - Dr Iain Shearer
Uzbekistan is simply stunning. Historically at the axis of the ancient trade routes known as the ‘Silk Roads’ it is a treasure trove of buildings, monuments, cultures and mesmerising cities set in the Eurasian steppes. This enjoyable trip takes you back in time to a land of bustling bazaars and austere desert cities that continue to inspire and captivate. find out more and book
The Grandeur of Ancient Rome Starts 21st April 2027 (7 days) Expert Historian - Dr Simon Elliott
In this fantastic 7-day tour we explore the richness of Rome’s ancient buildings, monuments and art works which make the eternal city so captivating. We learn about the characters who commissioned them, why they were built or erected, and the society which stimulated this intense, if grandiose, creativeness. find out more and book
The Holocaust Starts 19th May 2027 (8 days) Expert Historian - Dr Alasdair Richardson
German-occupied Poland was the largest killing ground of the Holocaust, where Jews from both Poland itself and from across Europe were murdered in death camps or mass shootings. This 8-day tour to Poland visits sites of former ghettos in Warsaw, Lublin and Krakow and death camps at Treblinka, Majdanek, Belzec and Auschwitz-Birkenau. find out more and book
Classical Albania Starts 26th May 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Oliver Gilkes
An immersive exploration of Albania’s exceptional Classical heritage, combining major archaeological sites, UNESCO-listed cities, and refined cultural experiences across one of the Mediterranean’s most underappreciated landscapes. find out more and book
The Pale Horseman Starts 24th June 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Prof Ryan Lavelle
Travelling and walking through some of the finest English landscapes, we will try to understand how Anglo-Saxon kingship worked during this crucial period in English history as the most famous son of Wessex, Alfred the Great, fought for survival against his Viking enemies. find out more and book
In Trajan’s Footsteps Starts 25th June 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Oliver Gilkes
On this unique 8-night and 9-day tour we explore the Roman empire’s presence on the Danubian frontier and in particular the campaigns fought by the Emperor Trajan against Dacia (modern Romania). Moving from the ancient city of Belgrade we visit some lesser-known Roman sites before passing above the famed Iron Gates and into Romania. Here we follow the campaigns of Trajan to subdue the recalcitrant Dacian tribes. Our rewarding journey finishes in graceful Bucharest where we gain a greater understanding of the Roman Empire’s presence at the edge of Europe. find out more and book
The Anne Frank Story Starts 13th July 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Dr Isabel Wollaston
The highly moving story of the Frank family in wartime Amsterdam has been emblematic of the tragic fate of so many Jewish and other victims of the Holocaust. This tour traces the story of Anne Frank and the wider Holocaust in the Low Countries and western Germany including sites at Bergen-Belsen and Neuengamme, the transit camp at Westerbork and the Nazi ideological training centre at Vogelsang. find out more and book
Fortress Malta Starts 3rd November 2027 (8 days) Expert Historian - Major General Ashley Truluck CB CBE BA
This is a wonderfully varied and scenic tour of Malta – a tiny island with a warm welcome and proud military heritage including probably the greatest concentration of military fortifications in Europe. find out more and book
Classical Algeria Starts 8th November 2027 (11 days) Expert Historian - Dr Farès K Moussa
Algeria is a relatively new destination, offering the adventurous traveller a different experience of the Roman Empire that relatively few dare take the chance to explore. But those who do reap rich rewards as they experience a rocky landscape replete with ruined cities and forts and a treasure trove of artefacts and mosaics in excellent museums. find out more and book
The Oman Experience Starts 10th January 2028 (10 days) Expert Historian - Nick Jackson
Rapidly opening up to those curious to experience captivating Arabian heritage over 10,000 years old and spectacular natural beauty Oman is a country that will leave you enthralled. Timeless traditions, evidence of a rich trading culture and majestic Islamic architecture make this a tour not to be missed. find out more and book
Lawrence of Arabia Starts 13th March 2028 (11 days) Expert Historian - Prof Nicholas Saunders
This tour has it all! It has a fascinating subject in the shape of Thomas Edward Lawrence - a 26 year-old Oxford archaeologist, sent to Arabia in late 1916, where he became a liaison officer to Prince Feisal - and the rest, as they say, is history. find out more and book
Echoes of Empire Spring 2028 (9 days) Expert Historian - Dr Farès K Moussa
Tunisia is a land richly layered with Classical history, its remarkable sites spanning centuries of political power, cultural exchange and artistic achievement. Immerse yourself in the enduring legacy of vanished civilisations and discover the dynamic interplay of influences that have shaped this diverse and compelling country. find out more and book
The Romans in Provence August 2028 (8 days) Expert Historian - Dr Andy Fear
During a relaxed paced holiday based in the lovely city of Nimes, “the Rome of France”, each day we will drive to a different Roman site to explore its archaeological remains on foot with frequent stops to interpret the history and enjoy our historian’s informative vignettes find out more and book
The Spanish Conquest of the Incas September 2028 (16 days) Expert Historian - Prof Nicholas Saunders
No other journey blends the drama of the Spanish Conquest with the brilliance of Peru’s great pre-Columbian civilizations and the spectacular scenery of the Andes. Explore the best of Peru’s captivating pre-Columbian archaeology and history and the clash of cultures with the arrival of the conquistadores. find out more and book
Jacobites & Bravehearts Starts 19th September 2028 (8 days) Expert Historian - Dr John Sadler
Scotland’s relationship with England has been turbulent since Roman times but never more so than at the turn of the 12th Century and during the mid-18th century when English and British hegemony were seriously challenged. Visit the sites where this fickle relationship has been so dramatically tested. find out more and book

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Cultural & Experience Tours Tours - Future Planning

We intend to run all of the following tours in the near future. Final dates and prices are yet to be confirmed. Register your interest and we will contact you as soon as these tours become available.

Crete & Santorini The lost world of the Minoans has intrigued people for thousands of years. Europe’s first great civilisation, an advanced society of artisans and skilled engineers with a maritime empire so vast it rivalled that of ancient Egypt, was inexplicably, and at the height of its power, wiped from the pages of history. On this tour we explore the sites of this fascinating civilisation. find out more and register interest
Discovering the Western Front Visits to battlefields such as Mons, Ypres, the Somme and Arras will put the whole war into perspective geographically, chronologically, strategically, tactically and technologically. find out more and register interest
Holocaust Landscapes The tour takes in some of the countries occupied by Nazi Germany: Austria annexed into the Reich in 1938; Czechoslovakia occupied in 1939; and Hungary which was not overrun until the spring of 1944. find out more and register interest
Kaliningrad: Russia’s forgotten exclave Königsberg, the former capital of Prussia, home to the Teutonic Knights and the great philosopher Immanuel Kant, is today known by its Russian name, Kaliningrad. find out more and register interest
Maharajas and Moghuls Rajasthan is an astonishing mixture of sandy wastes and lush foliage, of haunting palaces and earthen villages, and atmospheric temples where timeless rituals endure. Home of the fearsome Rajput warrior clans and bygone princely states it is an area saturated in historical sites that leave the visitor spellbound. With its rich natural history of tiger and leopard it is place not to missed. Join us for this unique blend of history and nature in 2025! find out more and register interest
Napoleon 1812 A most comprehensive tour of the 1812 campaign which incorporates the dramatic re-enactment of the legendary battle of Borodino and journeys deep into rural Russia to discover the battles, skirmishes and legends of the armies of Napoleon and Kutusov during their epic struggle of that year. find out more and register interest
Napoleon 1812 & Hitler 1941-44 Belarus has seen its fair share of invading forces during Napoleon's invasion of 1812 and again some 130 years later the country suffered the ravages of both German and Russian invaders... find out more and register interest
Natasha's Dance This tour takes us on a wondrous journey through Russia’s rich cultural history, visiting the homes, palaces, estates and museums of the country’s greatest writers, poets and artists. The title of the tour comes from the eponymous book written by your expert historian, Orlando Figes. find out more and register interest
Nepal and the Gurkhas This unique and insightful tour explores the culture and geography of Nepal with an emphasis on the British Gurkha connection and is led by retired Gurkha officer Maj Gordon Corrigan. find out more and register interest
Operation Mercury Operation Mercury is the fascinating story of a high-risk operation fought across a stunning Mediterranean landscape. Follow these hard-fought actions along the dramatic coast lines of Crete and through its mountainous interior. find out more and register interest
Poland’s Forgotten Holocaust Sites Some of the lesser-visited and overlooked sites of the Holocaust in Poland have as much to tell us as the more well-known sites visited in our main Holocaust tours. An opportunity for a deeper exploration of the events visiting these forgotten yet vitally important places. find out more and register interest
Revolution! The American War of Independence Opposition to London’s insensitive colonial policies on taxation and governance provoked outright rebellion when British soldiers attempted to disarm Massachusetts patriots in April 1775. The colonies soon erupted and war eventually drove Britain from her American possessions. find out more and register interest
Salonika An exploration of one of the least visited and much overlooked campaigns of the First World War. Based in the quiet and untouched area of northern Greece and just over the border in North Macedonia, the early spring will make for a pleasant, rustic and fascinating tour. find out more and register interest
Sarajevo On 28th June 1914 in Sarajevo, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, were shot dead by Serbian nationalists. The outcome was a European-wide mobilisation. find out more and register interest
The American Civil Rights Movement A journey through the Deep South, where the story of the Civil Rights Movement unfolded, visiting Atlanta, birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., Montgomery, site of the bus boycott, Selma, where a seamstress ignited a revolution, and Birmingham, a city marked by tragedy, resilience, and triumph. On this tour we learn how courage reshaped a nation, and where the legacy of ordinary people achieving extraordinary change continues to inspire the world. find out more and register interest
The Burma Campaign 1942-1945 Combining the beauty, mysticism and wonder of Myanmar with the dramatic history of the Burma campaign against the Japanese from 1942-45. find out more and register interest
The Cathedrals of Northern England This 5-night and 6-day tour is a superb journey through England’s history as expressed in its magnificent cathedrals. Marvel at breathtaking stonework, graceful carvings, elegant tracery, exquisite stained glass and soaring spires viewed through the eyes of those who devoted their lives to these treasures in stone. And all in the company of our expert historian. find out more and register interest
The Cultural Experience Winter Weekend A winter weekend of expert-led talks, historic site visits, and convivial evenings. find out more and register interest
The French and Indian Wars When King George II granted tracts of land to the Ohio Company in 1749 it brought the British in to direct conflict with the French who were intent on maintaining their hegemony in the Ohio Valley. find out more and register interest
The French Revolution This wonderful Revolutionary tour of Paris and Versailles is mostly enjoyed on foot and by metro. And whilst many of the locations will be familiar to you, many of the events and stories associated with them may not be. find out more and register interest
The Great Awakening Our tour seeks to explain how and why such powerful and everlasting music emerged from the very bowels of the struggling black communities amidst the heat and oppression of the Delta’s cotton rich plantations. find out more and register interest
The Holocaust in Eastern Europe find out more and register interest
The Korean War When the Japanese army in Korea surrendered at the end of WW2, the Allies agreed that those surrendering north of 38th Parallel would do so the USSR and those below it to the USA. find out more and register interest
The Lost Cities of Lusitania The wealth and peace brought to the former province of Lusitania by the Romans are reflected in the magnificent monuments left for us to admire across the province and their variety allows us to see not just the richness of city life, but also the source of the riches and infrastructure which allowed that life to flourish. find out more and register interest
The Russian Revolution St Petersburg, Russia’s most opulent city, home to the Tsars and the much maligned Imperial elite, was destined to become the epicentre for a revolutionary movement and would eventually take on the name of its leader becoming Leningrad. find out more and register interest
The Silk Roads in China This 14-day tour of China follows the ancient Silk Roads trade route from the metropolis of Beijing, beyond the Great Wall and across the Gobi Desert to the ancient streets of Kashgar in the North West. find out more and register interest

Throughout every cultural and experience tour, you’ll be accompanied by an expert guide who brings each destination to life through insight and storytelling. With small group sizes, carefully planned itineraries and high-quality accommodation, our tours are designed to offer both depth of understanding and a comfortable, enriching travel experience.

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