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
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
Grand Alpine Express
From Budapest to Venice aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Golden Eagle Danube Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Budapest / Vienna / Semmering Pass / Lake Achen / Innsbruck / Zurich / St Gotthard Pass / Lake Como / Verona / Trieste / Lake Bled / Ljubljana / Postojna / Venice
Secrets of Wild India
An escorted tour of the wildlife & wonders of Western India including seven nights aboard the Deccan Odyssey Private Train
Secrets Wild India
Secrets Wild India
Itinerary at a glance
- Mumbai / Gir National Park / Ellora Caves / Aurangabad / Pench National Park / Tadoba Tiger Reserve / Ajanta Caves / Nashik / Godavari Ghats
A Week on Lake Maggiore
Discover the islands, lakes and gardens of Lombardy staying at the delightful Villa e Palazzo Aminta
Villa e Palazzo Aminta
Itinerary at a glance
- Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Ferrovia Vigezzina / Ricetto di Ghemme
Balkan Explorer
From Venice to Istanbul aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Golden Eagle Danube Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Trieste / Postojna / Ljubljana / Sarajevo / Mostar / Belgrade / Bar / Podgorica / Skopje / Sofia / Plovdiv / Istanbul
Scenic Wonders of Slovenia
A seven night escorted tour of the music, lakes & landscapes of Solvenia including Lake Bled
Slovenia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Ljubljana / Bled / Radovljica / Lipica / Stanjel / Rinka Waterfall / Mozirski Gaj / Logarska Valley
Something about Suffolk
A six day exploration of East Anglia’s Great Houses & Gardens with Alan Mason, Chantal Cookson & London Festival Opera
Wentworth Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Aldeburgh / Otley Hall / Helmingham Hall / Beth Chatto / Fullers Mill / The Red House / Bury St Edmunds
A Week in Friuli
An escorted tour to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy’s intriguing borderland
Savoia Excelsior Palace
Itinerary at a glance
- Trieste / Muggia / Lipica / Castle of Miramare / Palmanova / San Daniele del Friuli / The Karst Plateau
From Paris to Istanbul
An iconic rail journey across the continent aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Golden Eagle Danube Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Paris / Champagne / Vienna / Postojna / Belgrade / Sofia / Istanbul
Historic Houses & Gardens of Kerry
A five night escorted visit to the beautiful Parknasilla Resort
Parknasilla Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Cork / Derreen Gardens / Beara Peninsula / Kells Bay Gardens / Dingle Bay / Lakes of Killarney / Muckross House / Garnish Island / Bantry House
Great Houses, Castles & Gardens of Ireland's Ancient East
Explore Ireland’s Garden Counties of Wicklow, Carlow & Beyond with Mike Nelhams, Chantal Cookson & the Music of London Festival Opera
Marlfield House
Itinerary at a glance
- Dublin / Huntington Castle / Altamont Gardens / Kilmacurragh Botanic Garden / Mount Congreve / Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Garden / Hunting Brook Garden / Mount Usher / Dublin
From Paris to Istanbul
An iconic rail journey across the continent aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Golden Eagle Danube Express
Itinerary at a glance
- Paris / Champagne / Vienna / Postojna / Belgrade / Sofia / Istanbul
Tour at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Gardens of Madeira | 1818 AprilApr 2026 | 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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| Grand Alpine Express | 101 MayMay 2026 | Golden Eagle Danube Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Budapest / Vienna / Semmering Pass / Lake Achen / Innsbruck / Zurich / St Gotthard Pass / Lake Como / Verona / Trieste / Lake Bled / Ljubljana / Postojna / Venice
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| Secrets of Wild India | 202 MayMay 2026 | 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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| A Week on Lake Maggiore | 808 MayMay 2026 | 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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| Balkan Explorer | 808 MayMay 2026 | Golden Eagle Danube Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Venice / Trieste / Postojna / Ljubljana / Sarajevo / Mostar / Belgrade / Bar / Podgorica / Skopje / Sofia / Plovdiv / Istanbul
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| Scenic Wonders of Slovenia | 1111 MayMay 2026 | Slovenia Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Ljubljana / Bled / Radovljica / Lipica / Stanjel / Rinka Waterfall / Mozirski Gaj / Logarska Valley
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| Something about Suffolk | 1717 MayMay 2026 | 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 in Friuli | 2020 MayMay 2026 | 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 Paris to Istanbul | 2323 MayMay 2026 | Golden Eagle Danube Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Paris / Champagne / Vienna / Postojna / Belgrade / Sofia / Istanbul
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| Historic Houses & Gardens of Kerry | 101 JuneJun 2026 | 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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| Great Houses, Castles & Gardens of Ireland's Ancient East | 1414 JuneJun 2026 | Marlfield House | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Dublin / Huntington Castle / Altamont Gardens / Kilmacurragh Botanic Garden / Mount Congreve / Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Garden / Hunting Brook Garden / Mount Usher / Dublin
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| From Paris to Istanbul | 1212 SeptemberSep 2026 | Golden Eagle Danube Express | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Paris / Champagne / Vienna / Postojna / Belgrade / Sofia / Istanbul
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