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.
Galicia's Camellia Route
A week exploring the Gardens of Galicia with Rosemary Legrand
Galicia Accommodation
Galicia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Porto / Pontevedra / Pazo de Saleta / Pazo de Lourizan / Pazo de Faramello / Pazo de Oca / Pazo de Ribadulla / santiago de Compostela
Mountain Kingdoms of the Himalayas
An escorted tour of Nepal, Bhutan & North East India
Himalaya Accommodation
Himalaya Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Kathmandu / Bhaktapur / Swayambhunath / Patan / Thimpu / Punakha / Paro / Tiger’s Nest Monastery / Darjeeling / Kolkata
Gardens of Madeira
Explore the gardens and scenic wonders of Madeira whilst enjoying the luxury of Belmond Reid’s Palace
Belmond Reid’s Palace
Belmond Reid’s Palace
Itinerary at a glance
- Madeira, Portugal
- Quinta do Palheiro
- Quinta das Cruzes
- Santana
- Eira do Serrado
- Madeira
Classic Israel
A luxury escorted tour of the Holy Land
Israel Accommodation
Israel Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Tel Aviv / Jaffa / Haifa / Acre / Gailee/ Banias / Nazareth / Beit Shean / Masada / Dead Sea / Jerusalem / Bethlehem
The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring
A six day tour to enjoy the cream of Cornish Gardens and the Music of London Festival Opera
Tresanton Hotel
Tresanton Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- St Mawes / Lost Gardens of Heligan / Lamorran House Garden / St Just in Roseland / Glendurgan Estate / Caerhays Estate / St Mawes
Italian Lakes, Music & Gardens
A seven night stay at the Grand Hotel Menaggio on the shores of Lake Como with Caroline Holmes & performances by London Festival Opera
Grand Hotel Menaggio
Grand Hotel Menaggio
Itinerary at a glance
- Menaggio / Bellagio / Villa Melzi / Villa Balbianello / Villa Carlotta/ Como/ Villa Medici / Villa Bagatti / Lugano / Villa Cicogna Mozzoni / Lake Maggiore
Glorious Georgia
An in-depth escorted tour visiting the treasures of Georgia
Georgia Accommodation
Georgia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Istanbul /Tbilisi / Kakheti / Tsinandali / Mtskheta / Ananuri / Gudari / Kazbegi / Gori / Uplistikhe / Borjomi / Akhaltsikhe / Vardzia /Prometheus Caves / Martvili /Batumi
The Enchanted Isles
Discover the beautiful Isles of Scilly with Mike Nelhams & Chantal Cookson staying at the Hell Bay Hotel on Bryher
Hell Bay Hotel
Hell Bay Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Bryher / Tresco / St Agnes / St Martin / St Marys
Scenic Wonders of Slovenia
A seven night escorted tour of the music, lakes & landscapes of Slovenia including Lake Bled.
Slovenia Accommodation
Slovenia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Ljubljana / Bled / Radoovljica / Lipica / Stanjel / Bohinj Lake / Vogel / Volcji Potok / Ljubljana / Logarska Valley / Rinka Waterfall / Mozirski Gaj / Logarska Valley
Glories of Byzantium
A seven night escorted exploration of Istanbul & its surrounds
Pera Palace Hotel
Pera Palace Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Istanbul / Sultanahmet / Fener / Balat / Princes' Islands / Topkapi Palace / Grand Bazaar / Edirne / Beyoglu / Pera / Istanbul
A Week in Tuscany
Seven nights staying at the charming Villa il Poggiale
Villa Il Poggiale
Villa Il Poggiale
Itinerary at a glance
- Pisa, Italy
- Florence
- Vinci
- Siena / San Gimignano
- Villa Poggio Torselli
- Florence / Villa di Poggio a Caiano
- Castello del Trebbio
- Pisa
Scenic Wonders of Slovenia
A seven night escorted tour of the music, lakes & landscapes of Slovenia including Lake Bled.
Slovenia Accommodation
Slovenia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Ljubljana / Bled / Radoovljica / Lipica / Stanjel / Bohinj Lake / Vogel / Volcji Potok / Ljubljana / Logarska Valley / Rinka Waterfall / Mozirski Gaj / Logarska Valley
From the Mountains to the Sea
Discover the Hidden Gardens of North Wales staying at the wonderful Bodysgallen Hall with Alan Mason & performances by London Festival Opera
Bodysgallen Hall
Bodysgallen Hall
Itinerary at a glance
- Llandudno / Plas Newydd / Plas Cadnant / Plas Brondanw / Penrhyn Castle /Plas Tan y Bwlch / Portmeirion / Bodnant Garden /
Treasures of Armenia
An escorted tour discovering the cultural & scenic wonders of Armenia combined with a two night stay in Kiev, Ukraine
Armenia Accommodation
Armenia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Kiev / Yerevan / Etchmiadzin / Zvartnots / Khor Virap / Noravank / Sevan Lake / Dilijan / Molokan Village / Ashtarak / Geghard / Garni / Aragatsotn Wine Region / Yerevan
Treasures of the Veneto
A seven night exploration of the Veneto staying at the Villa Michelangelo
Villa Michelangelo
Villa Michelangelo
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Verona / Asolo / Prosecco / Vicenza / Mantua / Padua
Something about Suffolk
A six day exploration of East Anglia’s Great Houses & Gardens with Alan Mason, Chantal Cookson & London Festival Opera
Wentworth Hotel
Wentworth Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Aldeburgh / Helmingham Hall / Beth Chato / Dedham / Raveningham / Somerleyton / Priors Oak
A Week on Lake Constance
Discover beautiful Lake Constance & the surrounding region staying at the Steigenberger Insel Hotel
Steigenberger Insel Hotel
Steigenberger Insel Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Zurich / Konstanz / Black Forest / Mainau / Friedrichshafen / Meersburg / Aarenenberg / Zurich
Opera & Gardens in the Kingdom of Kerry
A six night escorted visit to the beautiful Parknasilla Resort with London Festival Opera
Parknasilla Hotel
Parknasilla Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Cork, Ireland
- Derreen Gardens & Beara Peninsula
- Derrynane House & Kenmare
- Lakes of Killarney & Muckross House
- Parknasilla Resort
- Garnish Island & Bantry House
- Cork
Ultimate Malawi
A unique escorted exploration of Malawi’s wildlife & wonders
Malawi Accommodation
Malawi Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Chileka / Blantyre / Majete Wildlife Reserve / Thyolo / Zomba / Liwonde National Park / Lake Malawi / Senga Bay / Lilongwe
The Landscapes & Gardens of Donegal
A six day exploration of North West Ireland with Gareth Austin, Chantal Cookson & performances by London Festival Opera
Rathmullan House
Rathmullan House
Itinerary at a glance
- Belfast / Clauain na dTor / Gleveagh / Salthill / Lough Eske / St Columbus / Carablagh / Greenfort / Belfast
Journey from Helsinki to St Petersburg
A unique escorted tour exploring the beautiful Finnish Lakes & the wonders of St Petersburg
Finland & Russia Accommodation
Finland & Russia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Aulanko / Hameenlinna / Vanajevesi / Visavouri / Aulanko / Imatra / St Petersburg / Kronstadt / Oranienbaum / Pavlovsk / Russian Museum
Guyana - Land of Many Waters
An exploration of Guyana’s incredible natural wonders, history & culture
Guyana Accommodation
Guyana Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Georgetown / Surama / Iwokrama / Pakaraima Mountains / Aranaputa / Rupununi River / Karanambu / Kaieteur Falls / Baganara Island / Bartica / Georgetown
Gardens, Chateaux & Landscapes of the Loire Valley
A week long visit to the remarkable ‘Garden of France’ region with Rosemary Legrand staying at Chateau d’Artigny
Chateau d’Artigny
Chateau d’Artigny
Itinerary at a glance
- Nantes / Tours / Amboise / Villandry / Angers / Chamont-sur-Loire / Montlouis-sur-Loire / Chenonceau / Chambord / Montbazon / Nantes
Treasures of Armenia
An escorted tour discovering the cultural & scenic wonders of Armenia combined with a two night stay in Kiev, Ukraine
Armenia Accommodation
Armenia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Kiev / Yerevan / Etchmiadzin / Zvartnots / Khor Virap / Noravank / Sevan Lake / Dilijan / Molokan Village / Ashtarak / Geghard / Garni / Aragatsotn Wine Region / Yerevan
Bessarabia & Beyond
A unique escorted tour of Moldova and Odessa
Bessarabia Accommodation
Bessarabia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
Scenic Wonders of Slovenia
A seven night escorted tour of the music, lakes & landscapes of Slovenia including Lake Bled.
Slovenia Accommodation
Slovenia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Ljubljana / Bled / Radoovljica / Lipica / Stanjel / Bohinj Lake / Vogel / Volcji Potok / Ljubljana / Logarska Valley / Rinka Waterfall / Mozirski Gaj / Logarska Valley
Treasures of the Veneto
A seven night exploration of the Veneto staying at the Villa Michelangelo
Villa Michelangelo
Villa Michelangelo
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Verona / Asolo / Prosecco / Vicenza / Mantua / Padua
Guyana - Land of Many Waters
An exploration of Guyana’s incredible natural wonders, history & culture
Guyana Accommodation
Guyana Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Georgetown / Surama / Iwokrama / Pakaraima Mountains / Aranaputa / Rupununi River / Karanambu / Kaieteur Falls / Baganara Island / Bartica / Georgetown
The Enchanted Isles
Discover the beautiful Isles of Scilly with Mike Nelhams & Chantal Cookson staying at the Hell Bay Hotel on Bryher
Hell Bay Hotel
Hell Bay Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Bryher / Tresco / St Agnes / St Martin / St Marys
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
Villa e Palazzo Aminta
Itinerary at a glance
- Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Ricetto di Ghemme
Glorious Georgia
An in-depth escorted tour visiting the treasures of Georgia
Georgia Accommodation
Georgia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Istanbul /Tbilisi / Kakheti / Tsinandali / Mtskheta / Ananuri / Gudari / Kazbegi / Gori / Uplistikhe / Borjomi / Akhaltsikhe / Vardzia /Prometheus Caves / Martvili /Batumi
Guyana - Land of Many Waters
An exploration of Guyana’s incredible natural wonders, history & culture
Guyana Accommodation
Guyana Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Georgetown / Surama / Iwokrama / Pakaraima Mountains / Aranaputa / Rupununi River / Karanambu / Kaieteur Falls / Baganara Island / Bartica / Georgetown
A Week in Tuscany
Seven nights staying at the charming Villa il Poggiale
Villa Il Poggiale
Villa Il Poggiale
Itinerary at a glance
- Pisa, Italy
- Florence
- Vinci
- Siena / San Gimignano
- Villa Poggio Torselli
- Florence / Villa di Poggio a Caiano
- Castello del Trebbio
- Pisa
Mountain Kingdoms of the Himalayas
An escorted tour of Nepal, Bhutan & North East India
Himalaya Accommodation
Himalaya Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Kathmandu / Bhaktapur / Swayambhunath / Patan / Thimpu / Punakha / Paro / Tiger’s Nest Monastery / Darjeeling / Kolkata
Cypriot Treasures
An escorted tour discovering the ancient sites of southern Cyprus
The Mediterranean Beach Hotel
The Mediterranean Beach Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Larnaca / Limassol / Trodos Mountain Village / Paphos / Nicosia
Classic Israel
A luxury escorted tour of the Holy Land
Israel Accommodation
Israel Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Tel Aviv / Jaffa / Haifa / Acre / Gailee/ Banias / Nazareth / Beit Shean / Masada / Dead Sea / Jerusalem / Bethlehem
Ultimate Botswana
A luxury escorted safari of Botswana & two nights at the spectacular Victoria Falls
Botswana Accommodation
Botswana Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Maun, Botswana
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Okavango Delta
- Chobe National Park
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Glories of St Petersburg
An escorted visit exploring the wonders of St Petersburg staying at the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Itinerary at a glance
Ethiopia - The Cradle of Civilisation
An escorted tour of the Northern Historical Route
Ethiopia Accommodation
Ethiopia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Addis Ababa / Bahir Dar / Simien Mountains National Park / Gondar / Lalibela / Axum / Gheralta / Mekelle
Ultimate Malawi
A unique escorted exploration of Malawi’s wildlife & wonders
Malawi Accommodation
Malawi Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Chileka / Blantyre / Majete Wildlife Reserve / Thyolo / Zomba / Liwonde National Park / Lake Malawi / Senga Bay / Lilongwe
Secrets of El Salvador
A 14 day in-depth exploration of El Salvador’s history, culture & incredible natural wonders.
El Salvador Accommodation
El Salvador Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- San Salvador / Suchitoto / Suchitlan Lake / Hacienda Los Nacimientos / Suchitoto / Cinquera / Joya de Ceren / Cerro Verde Natural Park / Nahuizalco / Juayua / Concepcion de Ataco / Tazumal / Santa Ana / Santa Teresa Hot Springs / Jiquilisco Bay / San Salvador
Ethiopia - The Cradle of Civilisation
An escorted tour of the Northern Historical Route
Ethiopia Accommodation
Ethiopia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Addis Ababa / Bahir Dar / Simien Mountains National Park / Gondar / Lalibela / Axum / Gheralta / Mekelle
Ultimate Uganda
A unique escorted exploration of Uganda’s wildlife & wonders
Uganda Accommodation
Uganda Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Kampala / Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary / Murchison Falls National Park / Hoima / Kibale Forest National Park / Queen Elizabeth National Park / Bwindi National Park / Lake Mburo National Park /
Glories of St Petersburg
An escorted visit exploring the wonders of St Petersburg staying at the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Itinerary at a glance
Ultimate Uganda
A unique escorted exploration of Uganda’s wildlife & wonders
Uganda Accommodation
Uganda Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Kampala / Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary / Murchison Falls National Park / Hoima / Kibale Forest National Park / Queen Elizabeth National Park / Bwindi National Park / Lake Mburo National Park /
Glories of St Petersburg
An escorted visit exploring the wonders of St Petersburg staying at the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Itinerary at a glance
Ultimate Botswana
A luxury escorted safari of Botswana & two nights at the spectacular Victoria Falls
Botswana Accommodation
Botswana Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Maun, Botswana
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Okavango Delta
- Chobe National Park
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring
A six day tour to enjoy the cream of Cornish Gardens and the Music of London Festival Opera
Tresanton Hotel
Tresanton Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- St Mawes / Lost Gardens of Heligan / Lamorran House Garden / St Just in Roseland / Glendurgan Estate / Caerhays Estate / St Mawes
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
Villa e Palazzo Aminta
Itinerary at a glance
- Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Ricetto di Ghemme
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
Villa e Palazzo Aminta
Itinerary at a glance
- Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Ricetto di Ghemme
Treasures of the Veneto
A seven night exploration of the Veneto staying at the Villa Michelangelo
Villa Michelangelo
Villa Michelangelo
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Verona / Asolo / Prosecco / Vicenza / Mantua / Padua
Something about Suffolk
A six day exploration of East Anglia’s Great Houses & Gardens with Alan Mason, Chantal Cookson & London Festival Opera
Wentworth Hotel
Wentworth Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Aldeburgh / Helmingham Hall / Beth Chato / Dedham / Raveningham / Somerleyton / Priors Oak
Opera & Gardens in the Kingdom of Kerry
A six night escorted visit to the beautiful Parknasilla Resort with London Festival Opera
Parknasilla Hotel
Parknasilla Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Cork, Ireland
- Derreen Gardens & Beara Peninsula
- Derrynane House & Kenmare
- Lakes of Killarney & Muckross House
- Parknasilla Resort
- Garnish Island & Bantry House
- Cork
Ultimate Malawi
A unique escorted exploration of Malawi’s wildlife & wonders
Malawi Accommodation
Malawi Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Chileka / Blantyre / Majete Wildlife Reserve / Thyolo / Zomba / Liwonde National Park / Lake Malawi / Senga Bay / Lilongwe
The Glorious Landscapes of Pembrokeshire
See some of the loveliest gardens of West Wales & enjoy performances by London Festival Opera staying at the Grove of Narberth Hotel
The Grove of Narberth
The Grove of Narberth
Itinerary at a glance
- Swansea / Dylan Thomas House / Aberglasney Garden / Treffgarne / Narberth / Manorbier / SaundersfootHall / Picton Castle Garden / St Davids / Dyffryn Fernant
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
Villa e Palazzo Aminta
Itinerary at a glance
- Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Ricetto di Ghemme
Ultimate Malawi
A unique escorted exploration of Malawi’s wildlife & wonders
Malawi Accommodation
Malawi Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Chileka / Blantyre / Majete Wildlife Reserve / Thyolo / Zomba / Liwonde National Park / Lake Malawi / Senga Bay / Lilongwe
Ultimate Uganda
A unique escorted exploration of Uganda’s wildlife & wonders
Uganda Accommodation
Uganda Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Kampala / Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary / Murchison Falls National Park / Hoima / Kibale Forest National Park / Queen Elizabeth National Park / Bwindi National Park / Lake Mburo National Park /