Archives: Our Tours
Essential Madagascar is a unique adventure visiting the remarkable island nation that broke away from the Gondwana supercontinent more than 150 million years ago. Our 19-day tour is an exciting mix of extraordinary flora and fauna, spectacular scenery and vibrant culture as we journey from the capital Antananarivo to the island's southern tip.The unique island of Madagascar is like somewhere out of a Jules Verne novel; there is simply no place like it on the planet! Millions of years of evol
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
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
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
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
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
South America is often the last continent that people visit, yet it is without doubt the world’s most exciting. Our action-packed 27-day itinerary embraces all the major highlights of Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina.Steeped in history, culture and awe-inspiring scenery South America is a continent of superlatives. It possesses the largest jungle, the longest river, the widest waterfalls and the longest mountain chain in the world. Our spectacular tour begins in the capital of the Incas
In 2006 Travel Directors became the first western company in the world to escort groups on the Himalayan Express and today this trip is one of our most popular. Our 25-day itinerary is a spectacular journey by rail and road across the roof of the world.Our journey begins in the eastern gateway of the Silk Road, Xian, where we visit the famous Terracotta Warriors, discovered by farmers in 1974. We then take a bullet train to Xining where we board the unique oxygenated train, ‘The Himala
