Escorted Tours
View all hotelsOur varied array of escorted land tours will appeal to those looking for something a little different from the usual collection of tours offered in mainstream brochures. Our repertoire of Escorted Tours features both independent hotel stays, organised tours, and journeys staying in a range of beautiful accommodation in multiple destinations. Excursions will be expertly guided by local specialists and well located and superior hotels, or best available, will await you at all your destinations. A selection of our escorted tours are special interest based and will explore themes such as music, history, culture or gastronomy. To further enhance your trip you may be joined by a specialist in the theme of your tour who will complement your local guides with a series of informal talks or lectures. Whether you choose to join one of our journeys by private plane or train or spend a week in a carefully selected property, our escorted land based tours are planned to achieve the most comfortable, convenient and interesting journey.
Gardens of Madeira
Explore the gardens and scenic wonders of Madeira whilst enjoying the luxury of Reid’s Palace, a Belmond Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Madeira / Quinta do Palheiro / Quinta das Cruzes Museum / Quinta da Boa Vista Gardens / Ribeiro Frio /Faial / Balcoes / Santana / Botanical Garden / Monte Palace Tropical Garden / Eira do Serrado
South Africa & Namibia by Private Train
A journey from Pretoria to Swakopmund aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail Private Train
Itinerary at a glance
- Johannesburg / Pretoria / Kimberley / Upington / Fish River Canyon / Kolmanskop / Luderitz / Keetmanshoop / Quiver Tree Forest / Soussuvlei / Windhoek / Cheetah Conservation Fund / Etosha National Park / Namib Desert / Walvis Bay / Swakopmund /
Secrets of Wild India
An escorted tour of the wildlife & wonders of Western India including seven nights aboard the Deccan Odyssey Private Train
Itinerary at a glance
- Mumbai / Gir National Park / Ellora Caves / Aurangabad / Pench National Park / Tadoba Tiger Reserve / Ajanta Caves / Nashik / Godavari Ghats
Secrets of the Venetian Lagoon
A five night escorted tour to experience Venetian lagoon life staying at the Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Burano / Torcello / Pellestrina Island / San Lazzaro / Sant’ Erasmo / Venissa Estate / Venice
A Week on Lake Maggiore
Discover the islands, lakes and gardens of Lombardy staying at the delightful Villa e Palazzo Aminta
Itinerary at a glance
- Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Ferrovia Vigezzina / Ricetto di Ghemme
Historic Towns & Gardens of Italy
A voyage from Naples to Malta aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Caroline Holmes
Itinerary at a glance
- Naples / Gaeta / Ninfa Gardens / Salerno / Paestum / Cilento / Vibo Valentia / Tropea / Stromboli / Taormina / Catania / Mount Etna / Syracuse / Valletta
Scenic Wonders of Slovenia
A seven night escorted tour of the music, lakes & landscapes of Slovenia including Lake Bled
Itinerary at a glance
- Ljubljana / Bled / Radovljica / Lipica / Stanjel / Rinka Waterfall / Mozirski Gaj / Logarska Valley
A Week on Lake Maggiore
Discover the islands, lakes and gardens of Lombardy staying at the delightful Villa e Palazzo Aminta
Itinerary at a glance
- Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Ferrovia Vigezzina / Ricetto di Ghemme
Something about Suffolk
A six day exploration of East Anglia’s Great Houses & Gardens with Alan Mason, Chantal Cookson & London Festival Opera
Itinerary at a glance
- Aldeburgh / Otley Hall / Helmingham Hall / Beth Chatto / Fullers Mill / The Red House / Bury St Edmunds
A Week on Lake Annecy
Discover the charming alpine town of Annecy & the treasures of Haute-Savoie
Itinerary at a glance
- Annecy / Chamonix / Lake leman / Yvoire / Aravis Massif / Lake Bourget / Annecy
Historic Houses & Gardens of Kerry
A five night escorted visit to the beautiful Parknasilla Resort
Itinerary at a glance
- Cork / Derreen Gardens / Beara Peninsula / Kells Bay Gardens / Dingle Bay / Lakes of Killarney / Muckross House / Garnish Island / Bantry House
Best of Bulgaria
An escorted tour exploring the scenic beauty, history & culture of Bulgaria
Itinerary at a glance
- Sofia / Veliko Tarnovo / Arbanasi / Kazanlak / Plovdiv / Bachkovo Monastery / Brestovitsa / Bansko / Sofia
Tour at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Gardens of Madeira | 2626 AprilApr 2025 | Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Madeira / Quinta do Palheiro / Quinta das Cruzes Museum / Quinta da Boa Vista Gardens / Ribeiro Frio /Faial / Balcoes / Santana / Botanical Garden / Monte Palace Tropical Garden / Eira do Serrado
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| South Africa & Namibia by Private Train | 2727 AprilApr 2025 | Rovos Rail Private Train | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Johannesburg / Pretoria / Kimberley / Upington / Fish River Canyon / Kolmanskop / Luderitz / Keetmanshoop / Quiver Tree Forest / Soussuvlei / Windhoek / Cheetah Conservation Fund / Etosha National Park / Namib Desert / Walvis Bay / Swakopmund /
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| Secrets of Wild India | 303 MayMay 2025 | Secrets Wild India | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Mumbai / Gir National Park / Ellora Caves / Aurangabad / Pench National Park / Tadoba Tiger Reserve / Ajanta Caves / Nashik / Godavari Ghats
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| Secrets of the Venetian Lagoon | 404 MayMay 2025 | Hyatt Centric Murano Venice | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Venice / Burano / Torcello / Pellestrina Island / San Lazzaro / Sant’ Erasmo / Venissa Estate / Venice
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| A Week on Lake Maggiore | 707 MayMay 2025 | Villa e Palazzo Aminta | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Ferrovia Vigezzina / Ricetto di Ghemme
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| Historic Towns & Gardens of Italy | 707 MayMay 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Naples / Gaeta / Ninfa Gardens / Salerno / Paestum / Cilento / Vibo Valentia / Tropea / Stromboli / Taormina / Catania / Mount Etna / Syracuse / Valletta
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| Scenic Wonders of Slovenia | 1212 MayMay 2025 | Slovenia Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Ljubljana / Bled / Radovljica / Lipica / Stanjel / Rinka Waterfall / Mozirski Gaj / Logarska Valley
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| A Week on Lake Maggiore | 1414 MayMay 2025 | Villa e Palazzo Aminta | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Ferrovia Vigezzina / Ricetto di Ghemme
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| Something about Suffolk | 1818 MayMay 2025 | Wentworth Hotel | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Aldeburgh / Otley Hall / Helmingham Hall / Beth Chatto / Fullers Mill / The Red House / Bury St Edmunds
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| A Week on Lake Annecy | 2626 MayMay 2025 | Le Pelican Hotel | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Annecy / Chamonix / Lake leman / Yvoire / Aravis Massif / Lake Bourget / Annecy
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| Historic Houses & Gardens of Kerry | 202 JuneJun 2025 | Parknasilla Hotel | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Cork / Derreen Gardens / Beara Peninsula / Kells Bay Gardens / Dingle Bay / Lakes of Killarney / Muckross House / Garnish Island / Bantry House
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| Best of Bulgaria | 1616 JuneJun 2025 | Bulgaria Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Sofia / Veliko Tarnovo / Arbanasi / Kazanlak / Plovdiv / Bachkovo Monastery / Brestovitsa / Bansko / Sofia
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