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Closed for decades, this ancient kingdom has finally opened its doors to tourism. In a remarkable development, the government, looking to develop alternative income to oil, announced that it would grant tourist visas and lift the restriction on female visitors having to wear the abaya. The pronouncement has finally opened the door to one of the last unexplored region of the world!Our tour begins in the southern alps of Saudi Arabia and the Asir National Park, where huge juniper forests and l
‘Japan & the Cherry Blossoms’ is a remarkable 16-day journey to the iconic cities, heritage sites, mountains and lakes of Japan’s largest island, Honshu, when the landscape is bathed in the pink hue of the springtime cherry blossoms.Though undoubtedly a visual feast, this tour is much more than just a ramble through the candy floss canvas of central Honshu. The tour begins in Tokyo with a three-night stay in the dazzling capital before moving on to Takayama, nestled at the foot of
Imagine waking up in a glass igloo in a remote forest setting with lights blazing in perpetual motion in a silent night sky. Imagine great swaying bands of colour dancing above the glass ceiling of your igloo as you watch from your cosy bed. Welcome to the greatest show on earth and the 23-day spectacular ‘Trail of the Northern Lights’!The Trail of the Northern Lights begins in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, before we take a breathtaking train ride to the beautiful west coast city of Berg
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
Wonders of the Ancient World is an exhilarating journey that reveals the remarkable antiquity of three of the most enigmatic countries in the world: Turkey, Greece and Albania. This is an extraordinary adventure that chronicles the complex relationships between these three great nations, and unveils some of the region’s most iconic natural and historic treasures.Our journey begins in one of the most thrilling cities in the world – Istanbul – where our three-night stay is beautifully pa
The mountains of Northern Pakistan have remained a mystical destination for centuries. Yet this area encompasses the most captivating mountain chains on the planet. The Karakoram, Himalaya, Pamir, Tian Shan and Hindu Kush chains have sheltered human existence in their valleys for thousands of years. This is a journey of unique exploration that delves into these extraordinary corners of the world.Highways of the Himalaya begins in the Indian capital of Delhi – a pleasant springboard for our
The mountains of Northern Pakistan have remained a mystical destination for centuries. Yet this area encompasses the most captivating mountain chains on the planet. The Karakoram, Himalaya, Pamir, Tian Shan and Hindu Kush chains have sheltered human existence in their valleys for thousands of years. This is a journey of unique exploration that delves into these extraordinary corners of the world.Highways of the Himalaya begins in the Indian capital of Delhi – a pleasant springboard for our
Jewels of the Mediterranean is a magnificent 26-day journey to Malta and some of the less-visited Mediterranean islands – Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica. Steeped in history, these islands are home to ancient Greek and Roman sites, rugged limestone cliffs and caves, volcanic landscapes, forests and mountains, and some of the most spectacular coastlines of the Mediterranean.Beginning in magnificent Malta, our three-day stay will reveal the secrets of the island’s ancient past that have hel
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
