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.
Ancient China by Private Train
A journey between Beijing & Urumqi aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Urumqi / Kashgar / Hotan / Golmud / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Beijing
Landscapes of the Silk Road by Private Train
From Almaty to Tashkent aboard the Orient Silk Road Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Almaty / Lake Issyk-Kul / Bishkek / Samarkand / Shakhrisabz / Dushanbe / Bukhara / Khiva / Tashkent
Voyage to the Roof of the World
An epic journey from Beijing to Tibet aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Beijing / Luoyang &/ Xi’an / Chengdu / Xining / Dunhuang / Tanggula Mountain Pass / Lhasa
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 / Sossusvlei / Windhoek / Otjiwarongo / Etosha National Park / Namib Desert / Walvis Bay / Swakopmund
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
A Week in Friuli
An escorted tour to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy’s intriguing borderland
Itinerary at a glance
- Trieste / Muggia / Lipica / Castle of Miramare / Palmanova / San Daniele del Friuli / The Karst Plateau
From the Alps to the Adriatic
A seven night stay in Slovenia including a two night stay in Lake Bled
Itinerary at a glance
- Lake Bled / Ljubljana / Piran / Groznjan / Rovinj / Trieste / Portoroz
Opera & Gardens in the Kingdom of Kerry
A six night escorted visit to the beautiful Parknasilla Resort with performances by London Festival Opera
Itinerary at a glance
- Cork / Derreen Gardens / Beara Peninsula / Derrynane House / Kenmare / Lakes of Killarney / Muckross House / Garnish Island / Bantry House / Cork
Ancient China by Private Train
A journey between Beijing & Urumqi aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Urumqi / Kashgar / Hotan / Golmud / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Beijing
Voyage to the Roof of the World
An epic journey from Beijing to Tibet aboard the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Beijing / Luoyang &/ Xi’an / Chengdu / Xining / Dunhuang / Tanggula Mountain Pass / Lhasa
A Week in Friuli
An escorted tour to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy’s intriguing borderland
Itinerary at a glance
- Trieste / Muggia / Lipica / Castle of Miramare / Palmanova / San Daniele del Friuli / The Karst Plateau
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
Tours at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Ancient China by Private Train | 101 AprilApr 2027 | Golden Eagle Silk Road Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Urumqi / Kashgar / Hotan / Golmud / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Beijing
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| Landscapes of the Silk Road by Private Train | 606 AprilApr 2027 | Orient Silk Road Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Almaty / Lake Issyk-Kul / Bishkek / Samarkand / Shakhrisabz / Dushanbe / Bukhara / Khiva / Tashkent
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| Voyage to the Roof of the World | 909 AprilApr 2027 | Golden Eagle Silk Road Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Beijing / Luoyang &/ Xi’an / Chengdu / Xining / Dunhuang / Tanggula Mountain Pass / Lhasa
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| Gardens of Madeira | 2424 AprilApr 2027 | 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 | 202 MayMay 2027 | Rovos Rail Private Train | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Johannesburg / Pretoria / Kimberley / Upington / Fish River Canyon / Kolmanskop / Luderitz / Keetmanshoop / Quiver Tree Forest / Sossusvlei / Windhoek / Otjiwarongo / Etosha National Park / Namib Desert / Walvis Bay / Swakopmund
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| A Week on Lake Maggiore | 505 MayMay 2027 | 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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| A Week in Friuli | 1919 MayMay 2027 | Savoia Excelsior Palace | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Trieste / Muggia / Lipica / Castle of Miramare / Palmanova / San Daniele del Friuli / The Karst Plateau
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| From the Alps to the Adriatic | 2121 MayMay 2027 | The Kempinski Palace Hotel | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Lake Bled / Ljubljana / Piran / Groznjan / Rovinj / Trieste / Portoroz
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| Opera & Gardens in the Kingdom of Kerry | 707 JuneJun 2027 | Parknasilla Hotel | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Cork / Derreen Gardens / Beara Peninsula / Derrynane House / Kenmare / Lakes of Killarney / Muckross House / Garnish Island / Bantry House / Cork
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| Ancient China by Private Train | 1010 SeptemberSep 2027 | Golden Eagle Silk Road Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Urumqi / Kashgar / Hotan / Golmud / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Beijing
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| Voyage to the Roof of the World | 1717 SeptemberSep 2027 | Golden Eagle Silk Road Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Beijing / Luoyang &/ Xi’an / Chengdu / Xining / Dunhuang / Tanggula Mountain Pass / Lhasa
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| A Week in Friuli | 2222 SeptemberSep 2027 | Savoia Excelsior Palace | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Trieste / Muggia / Lipica / Castle of Miramare / Palmanova / San Daniele del Friuli / The Karst Plateau
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| A Week on Lake Maggiore | 2424 SeptemberSep 2027 | 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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