Art, Architecture & Design Tours

Unique, privileged access to England’s great private libraries & famous institutions including the Bodleian Library, Magdalene & Trinity colleges, Ham House, Wormsley & Kew Gardens.

Explore the rich and varied history of Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, discovering their wealth of archaeological treasures, magnificent medieval mosaics & the grandeur of the Baroque.

Explore the artistic traditions of Japan, from the art and architecture of ancient temples and castles, to the current cutting edge creative scene, including the 'Art Islands' Naoshima and Teshima.

Jim Fogarty explores Japanese gardens and landscapes in areas away from busy tourist centres. The tour is timed for November, when the countryside explodes into symphonies of glorious autumnal colour.

Showcasing the finest Japanese contemporary art, architecture, furniture and fashion; including Naoshima Island and hosted visits to ateliers.

Visit the great oasis cities of Samarkand, Bukhara & Khiva, and discover an incredible history wrought in turquoise tilework, glorious minarets & brooding fortresses.

Travel through Kyushu, Japan's main southern island, and the ancient cedar forests of Yakushima island. Visit mountain shrines, onsen towns, samurai villages, castles and poignant monuments to peace.

Combining world-class art collections, Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture, with visits to private gardens by leading Flemish landscape designers including Jacques Wirtz, Chris Ghyselen & Erik Dhont.

Visit great sites and sanctuaries including: the Royal city of Aigai, Pella, Philippi, Ancient Thasos, Sanctuary of the Great Gods of Samothrace & the dramatic site of Poliochni on Lemnos.

A literary journey through the dramatic and inspiring landscapes of East Anglia, visiting medieval towns, grand country houses, libraries and great cathedrals.

Explore the beautifully preserved old towns of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn (all UNESCO World Heritage sites), Tartu and Kaunas. Visit museums, medieval castles, cathedrals and Baroque palaces.