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.
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 /
Wonders & Waterways of Southern Africa
A unique escorted tour to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe including three nights exploring Lake Kariba aboard the African Dream
African Dream
Itinerary at a glance
- Cape Town / Robben Island / Groot Constantia Wine Estate / Cape Peninsula / Victoria Falls / Kasane / Chobe National Park / Impalila Island / Lake Kariba / Matusadona National Park
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 / Villa Taranto / Ferrovia Vigezzina / 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
Itinerary at a glance
- Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Villa Taranto / Ferrovia Vigezzina / Ricetto di Ghemme
Scenic Wonders of Slovenia - 2024
A seven night escorted tour of the music, lakes & landscapes of Slovenia including Lake Bled.
Slovenia Accommodation
Itinerary at a glance
- Ljubljana / Stanjel / Lipica / Bled / Radoovljica / Bohinj Lake / Vogel / Volcji Potok / Ljubljana / Logarska Valley / 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
The Landscapes & Gardens of Donegal
A six day exploration of North West Ireland with Gareth Austin & Chantal Cookson
Rathmullan House
Itinerary at a glance
- Belfast / Cluain na dTor / Glenveagh / Salthill / Lough Eske / St Columbs / Carrablagh / Greenfort / Belfast
Opera & Gardens in the Kingdom of Kerry
A six night escorted visit to the beautiful Parknasilla Resort with London Festival Opera
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
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 / Altamont Gardens / Huntington Castle / Kilmacurragh Botanic Garden / Mount Congreve / Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Garden / Hunting Brook Garden / Mount Usher
Argyll - A Land of Mountains, Gardens & Coasts
A five night stay at the Loch Melfort Hotel with David Mitchell & Chantal Cookson
Loch Melfort Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Loch Melfort / Crarae Garden / Kilmartin Glen / Oban / Arduaine Garden / Loch Awe / Ardchattan Priory / Loch Melfort
A Week in Friuli
An escorted tour to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy’s intriguing borderland
Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta
Itinerary at a glance
- Trieste / Lippica / Muggia / Palmanova / San Daniele del Friuli / Castle of Miramare / Castle of Spessa
Opera at the Arena
A five night stay in Verona at the Hotel Indigo including two musical performances
Hotel Indigo Verona
Itinerary at a glance
- Verona / Valpolicella / Lake Garda
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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South Africa & Namibia by Private Train | 3030 AprilApr 2024 | 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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Wonders & Waterways of Southern Africa | 303 MayMay 2024 | African Dream | River Cruising Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Cape Town / Robben Island / Groot Constantia Wine Estate / Cape Peninsula / Victoria Falls / Kasane / Chobe National Park / Impalila Island / Lake Kariba / Matusadona National Park
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A Week on Lake Maggiore | 303 MayMay 2024 | Villa e Palazzo Aminta | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Villa Taranto / Ferrovia Vigezzina / Ricetto di Ghemme
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A Week on Lake Maggiore | 1010 MayMay 2024 | Villa e Palazzo Aminta | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Lake Maggiore / Borromean Islands / Lago d'Orta / Rocca d'Angera / Villa Taranto / Ferrovia Vigezzina / Ricetto di Ghemme
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Scenic Wonders of Slovenia - 2024 | 1010 MayMay 2024 | Slovenia Accommodation | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Ljubljana / Stanjel / Lipica / Bled / Radoovljica / Bohinj Lake / Vogel / Volcji Potok / Ljubljana / Logarska Valley / Rinka Waterfall / Mozirski Gaj / Logarska Valley
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Something about Suffolk | 1919 MayMay 2024 | 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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The Landscapes & Gardens of Donegal | 909 JuneJun 2024 | Rathmullan House | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Belfast / Cluain na dTor / Glenveagh / Salthill / Lough Eske / St Columbs / Carrablagh / Greenfort / Belfast
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Opera & Gardens in the Kingdom of Kerry | 1010 JuneJun 2024 | Parknasilla Hotel | Escorted Tours |
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
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Great Houses, Castles & Gardens of Ireland’s Ancient East | 1616 JuneJun 2024 | Marlfield House | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Dublin / Altamont Gardens / Huntington Castle / Kilmacurragh Botanic Garden / Mount Congreve / Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Garden / Hunting Brook Garden / Mount Usher
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Argyll - A Land of Mountains, Gardens & Coasts | 2323 JuneJun 2024 | Loch Melfort Hotel | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Loch Melfort / Crarae Garden / Kilmartin Glen / Oban / Arduaine Garden / Loch Awe / Ardchattan Priory / Loch Melfort
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A Week in Friuli | 2626 JuneJun 2024 | Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Trieste / Lippica / Muggia / Palmanova / San Daniele del Friuli / Castle of Miramare / Castle of Spessa
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Opera at the Arena | 2727 JuneJun 2024 | Hotel Indigo Verona | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Verona / Valpolicella / Lake Garda
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