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.
Passage through Kerala
An escorted tour of Kerala including seven nights along the Backwaters aboard the MV Vaikundam
Vaikundam
Itinerary at a glance
- Cochin / Thekkady / Periyar National Park / Kerala Spice Plantation / Alleppey / Mannar / Karumadi / Thottappalli / Changankar / Champakkulam / Mankompu / Kainakari / Kavalam / Kumarakom /Chenganda / Vaikom /Maradu / Nettoor / Cochin
Winter in Japan
An escorted tour discovering the winter wildlife & wonders of Japan
Winter in Japan Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Tokyo / Kushiro / Sapporo / Otaru / Asahikawa / Kyoto / Matsumoto / Jigokudani / Obuse
Passage through Kerala
An escorted tour of Kerala including seven nights along the Backwaters aboard the MV Vaikundam
Vaikundam
Itinerary at a glance
- Cochin / Thekkady / Periyar National Park / Kerala Spice Plantation / Alleppey / Mannar / Karumadi / Thottappalli / Changankar / Champakkulam / Mankompu / Kainakari / Kavalam / Kumarakom /Chenganda / Vaikom /Maradu / Nettoor / Cochin
Splendours of Sri Lanka
A luxury escorted tour discovering the wildlife & wonders of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
Galicia's Camellia Route
A week exploring the Gardens of Galicia with Rosemary Legrand
Galicia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Porto / Cambados / Pazo de Saleta / Pazo de Lourizan / Pazo de Faramello / Pazo de Oca / Pazo de Ribadulla / Santiago de Compostela
Opera at La Scala
An escorted four night visit to Milan staying at the Rosa Grand Milano Hotel including a performance at La Scala
Rosa Grand Milano Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Milan / La Scala/ Cremona / Castello Sforzesco / Brera
Mountain Kingdoms of the Himalayas
An escorted tour of Nepal, Bhutan & North East India
Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Bhaktapur / Kathmandu / Swayambhunath / Patan / Thimpu / Punakha Tiger’s Nest Monastery / Paro / Darjeeling / Kolkata
Gardens of Marrakech & the Atlas Mountains
An escorted tour of Marrakech & the surrounding countryside
Gardens of Marrakech Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Marrakech / Ourika Valley / Atlas Mountains
Glories of Uzbekistan
An escorted tour exploring the history, culture & beauty of Uzbekistan
Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Tashkent / Chimgan / Khiva / Bukhara / Shakhrisabz / Samarkand / Tashkent
Crossroads of Cultures
An escorted tour visiting Jordan, Oman, Kerala, Nepal, Bhutan, Uzbekisthan & Georgia by Private Plane with Guest Speaker Ernest Rea
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Aqaba / Wadi Rum / Petra / Muscat / Nizwa / Kerala Backwaters / Kerala / Kathmandu / Patan / Thimpu / Tiger’s Nest Monastery / Paro / Samarkand / Tbilisi / Mtskheta
Gardens of Madeira
Explore the gardens and scenic wonders of Madeira whilst enjoying the luxury of Reid’s Palace, a Belmond Hotel
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
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 /
Tour at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Passage through Kerala | 2323 JanuaryJan 2025 | Vaikundam | River Cruising Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Cochin / Thekkady / Periyar National Park / Kerala Spice Plantation / Alleppey / Mannar / Karumadi / Thottappalli / Changankar / Champakkulam / Mankompu / Kainakari / Kavalam / Kumarakom /Chenganda / Vaikom /Maradu / Nettoor / Cochin
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| Winter in Japan | 202 FebruaryFeb 2025 | Winter in Japan Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Tokyo / Kushiro / Sapporo / Otaru / Asahikawa / Kyoto / Matsumoto / Jigokudani / Obuse
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| Passage through Kerala | 606 FebruaryFeb 2025 | Vaikundam | River Cruising Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Cochin / Thekkady / Periyar National Park / Kerala Spice Plantation / Alleppey / Mannar / Karumadi / Thottappalli / Changankar / Champakkulam / Mankompu / Kainakari / Kavalam / Kumarakom /Chenganda / Vaikom /Maradu / Nettoor / Cochin
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| Splendours of Sri Lanka | 1212 FebruaryFeb 2025 | Sri Lanka Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
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| Galicia's Camellia Route | 1313 MarchMar 2025 | Galicia Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Porto / Cambados / Pazo de Saleta / Pazo de Lourizan / Pazo de Faramello / Pazo de Oca / Pazo de Ribadulla / Santiago de Compostela
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| Opera at La Scala | 1717 MarchMar 2025 | Rosa Grand Milano Hotel | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Milan / La Scala/ Cremona / Castello Sforzesco / Brera
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| Mountain Kingdoms of the Himalayas | 2121 MarchMar 2025 | Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Bhaktapur / Kathmandu / Swayambhunath / Patan / Thimpu / Punakha Tiger’s Nest Monastery / Paro / Darjeeling / Kolkata
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| Gardens of Marrakech & the Atlas Mountains | 101 AprilApr 2025 | Gardens of Marrakech Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Marrakech / Ourika Valley / Atlas Mountains
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| Glories of Uzbekistan | 505 AprilApr 2025 | Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Tashkent / Chimgan / Khiva / Bukhara / Shakhrisabz / Samarkand / Tashkent
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| Crossroads of Cultures | 707 AprilApr 2025 | Luxury Hotel Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Aqaba / Wadi Rum / Petra / Muscat / Nizwa / Kerala Backwaters / Kerala / Kathmandu / Patan / Thimpu / Tiger’s Nest Monastery / Paro / Samarkand / Tbilisi / Mtskheta
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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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