Cultural Tours

   

The Travellers' Club - Special Interest Tours

We are proud of our very close association with The Travellers' Club, which goes back over twenty years.

Between us we organise many cultural tours for small companionable groups of like-minded travellers who share an interest in the sites and places we visit. These are particularly fascinating trips - do take time to have a look at the selection on offer.

Planned and Escorted by Experts! 

Each tour is planned by an expert in the subject to make the most of the itinerary, whilst allowing enough time for a proper look at sites at a relaxed pace. This expert will escort the group and his or her knowledge will add more interest and depth to the trip. Each expert is specifically chosen for their experience, resourcefulness and flexibility.

Where do we go? 

Areas visited are very varied, from one week in Sicily exploring the island's rich culture to a three week tour following the course of the Mekong river through Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Or perhaps a fascinating trip to Burma (Myanmar) is more to your taste. You will find a full list of our cultural tours here with more detail on the following pages.

New Tours

New tours are always being devised - for example this year Imperial Vienna in October which explores this grandious City. The Painted Churches Of Moldavia is a very special tour to visit the famous painted churches of Romania and the Moldavian Republic. The Mekong River Journey is of particular interest. We have also added Berlin & Dresden, a tour which visits two contrasting German cities and explores their remarkable history and cultural riches. More details on these and many other cultural tours are shown here on the right. 

If it is not here we can tailor a trip for you 

We tailor-make special interest tours for groups from Museums and Galleries, History and Fine Art Societies to visit art and architectural sites in Europe and beyond.

“It was great fun and a fascinating insight into Central India, where for the most part, we saw no other tourists.  The organisation went very well…Of course Richard Hunt is a great tour leader/ guide, he really is a fund of knowledge and so amusing at the same time…It all made for a very successful and enjoyable four weeks”.

Comments from a guest on the Central India Tour .

 

Selected Tours

Mekong River Journey

This magical journey - taken at a gentle pace - leads you to some of the scenic delights and most wonderful artistic achievements of South East Asia. You will follow the course of the Mekong River from the Golden Triangle down through Laos to Angkor in Cambodia - stopping to look at villages and the way of life of the riverside people along the way.
17 January - 06 February 2013 from £4350»

Sicily Tour

Sicily's cultural wealth seems to pour out of its cities and monuments, as the island is a treasure chest of many civilisations. Enjoy the rich culture, art and the buzzing Mediterranean life style. Sicily is known for its excellent food, especially its desserts and pastries.
08 - 16 April 2013 from £1365»

The Painted Churches Of Moldavia


Explore the area of the late 15th century state of Moldavia, today divided between Romania and the Moldavian Republic. Visit the famous painted churches and thriving monasteries;discover the traditional rural life and dramatic landscape.
01 - 15 May 2013 from £1475»

Undiscovered Hungary

This tour visits the beautiful countryside of Western Hungary and explores the colourful cultural history of this region.  
13 - 22 May 2013 from £1396»

Ottoman Capitals:Istanbul, Bursa & Edirne

This tour will take you to the three capitals of the Ottoman Empire and the legendary historic site of Troy. You will also explore Turkey's Byzantine past .
29 September - 08 October 2013 from £1585»

Transylvania Revealed

As part of Romania, Transylvania offers the visitor scenic beauty and an old-world tranquility. The country has a long history and is home to an intriguing mixture of ethnic groups. The famous Bran castle, home of the legendary Dracula's will of course be one sight no to be missed. 
01 - 10 October 2013 from £1496»

Imperial Vienna

Explore one of the great cultural cities of Europe. Visit Vienna's remarkable art collections and discover gems of Art Deco architecture. Vienna is also the capital of the Kaffehaus tradition, a delight not be missed by any visitor. 
25 - 31 October 2013 from £1395»