Archives: Our Tours
Namibia: Masterpiece of Nature is a spectacular 25-day journey to this diverse and sparsely populated land. From the salt pan in the north to the Skeleton Coast, and the huge, ruggedly beautiful region of Damaraland, Namibia is indeed, a masterpiece of nature!Often referred to as ‘The land God made in anger’ Namibia could equally well be described as ‘nature’s wild child’. A vast but sparsely-inhabited country in the south-west of Africa, it is a country of starkly contrasting la
Join us on an exciting 10-day journey from the Top End capital of Darwin to the South Australian capital, Adelaide. The centrepiece of this diverse and extraordinary itinerary is a three-night journey on Australia’s iconic train, The Ghan – among the most renowned rail journeys in the world.Our tour begins in the vibrant and dynamic coastal city of Darwin which is the gateway to the massive Kakadu National Park. After a two-day exploration of the city, we board our coach and travel throu
The latest addition to our ‘Undiscovered Europe’ portfolio is an in-depth discovery of Wales, Scotland's northernmost islands, and the legendary Faroe Islands. Our 24-day tour reveals a wealth of cultural heritage, magnificent scenery and the extraordinary bird life of these remote Atlantic Islands. The tour begins with a 10-day exploration of some of the truly hidden gems of Wales, from the vibrant capital, Cardiff, to the Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire Coast, and the old walled town o
This unique journey takes us to a fascinating corner of Europe that is steeped in ancient and recent history – the Balkans. Our 25-day itinerary reveals the many natural and architectural treasures of Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia and Albania.Croatia’s beautiful Dalmatian Coast is where our journey begins, with a Travel Directors’ exclusive week-long cruise from Dubrovnik to Split. Our small, private cruise ship allows us to moor in the shallow waters right a
Perhaps the most enthralling newcomer to our growing Africa portfolio, ‘The Last Frontiers’ is a heady mix that once again demonstrates the extraordinary diversity that hides away in the continent’s most remote corner.The tour starts in Somaliland, the definitive frontier of tourism! The confusion with its chaotic neighbour, Somalia, has helped to cocoon the country, making it one of the world’s best kept travel secrets. Indeed, Somaliland – de facto independent since 1991 – has
The Southern Caucasus is a region of breathtaking scenery dominated by magnificent mountains, sublime lakes and exquisite religious architecture. Treasures of Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan is a remarkable 22-day journey to this culturally diverse region where Europe and Asia meet in the lush green heart of the Caucasus.Our tour begins in little-visited Azerbaijan, with a two-night stay in the extraordinary capital, Baku, located on the Caspian Sea. We then head to the ancient city of She
Manchester to Marrakech is a remarkable journey from the heart of the Industrial Revolution in England to the mighty sands of the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Travelling almost entirely by rail, we enjoy the diverse landscapes of England, France, Spain and Morocco from the comfort of our railway carriage.Our tour begins in the great industrial city of Manchester before traversing the Pennines to North Wales. Here we visit Snowdonia National Park and the iconic Welsh villages of Portmeirion and
For more than 2000 years Central Asia has been the focus of ancient east-west trade routes known as the Silk Road. Our 28-day tour to this geographically diverse and historically fascinating region is perhaps one of the most magnificent tours in our repertoire. Join us for a truly memorable journey through Central Asia!The Five Stans is one of our most popular and cutting-edge tours, taking in the extraordinary countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Thi
An African safari is undoubtedly an experience not to be missed and our 19-day tour will take you to Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa to see exquisite wildlife, and some of nature’s most magnificent scenery.Our tour begins in Zimbabwe with a three-night stay at Hwange National Park, home to 30,000 elephants as well as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, leopards and lions. A short drive then takes us to one of the seven natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls – the largest curtain of fal
