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Natural Landscapes & Gardens of the Channel Islands: Jersey, Guernsey, Herm, Burhou & Sark
Natural Landscapes & Gardens of the Channel Islands: Jersey, Guernsey, Herm, Burhou & Sark
  • with
  • Sabrina Hahn
  • Beth Lloyd
24 May – 6 Jun 2019
Natural Landscapes & Gardens of the Channel Islands: Jersey, Guernsey, Herm, Burhou & Sark
  • Status: waitlist
  • 14 days
A unique study of five Channel Islands, featuring local experts who will explore each island's distinctive history, culture, geography and wildlife.
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Great Castles, Country Houses & Gardens of Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Wales
Great Castles, Country Houses & Gardens of Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Wales
  • with
  • Richard Heathcote
  • Margaret Heathcote
28 May – 16 Jun 2019
Great Castles, Country Houses & Gardens of Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Wales
  • Status: closed
  • 20 days
A fascinating tour through the dramatic landscapes of northern England and Wales, visiting medieval towns, castles, gardens and grand country houses, many by private invitation.
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Exploring the Literary Landscapes of England
Exploring the Literary Landscapes of England
  • with
  • Susannah Fullerton, OAM, FRSN
  • David Henderson
29 May – 18 Jun 2019
Exploring the Literary Landscapes of England
  • Status: closed
  • 21 days
The tour begins in Chaucer's Canterbury, moves through the gentle Hampshire countryside of Jane Austen to the Dorset of Thomas Hardy.
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Poland, the Heart of Europe: Krakow, Warsaw, Torun & Gdansk
Poland, the Heart of Europe: Krakow, Warsaw, Torun & Gdansk
  • with
  • Dr Iva Rosario
  • Tony Rosario
29 May – 10 Jun 2019
Poland, the Heart of Europe: Krakow, Warsaw, Torun & Gdansk
  • Status: closed
  • 13 days
Explore Poland’s medieval to modern history in exquisite Krakow, grand Warsaw, picturesque Torun & charming Gdansk; includes Teutonic castles, Baroque palaces & Renaissance merchant streetscapes.
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Iceland, Land of Ice and Fire: Myths, Legends and Landscapes
Iceland, Land of Ice and Fire: Myths, Legends and Landscapes
  • with
  • Prof. Heather O’Donoghue
22 Jun – 9 Jul 2019
Iceland, Land of Ice and Fire: Myths, Legends and Landscapes
  • Status: limited
  • 18 days
Travel through some of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes – of active volcanoes, vast glaciers, great geysers, boiling springs, gushing waterfalls and dramatic North Atlantic coastline.
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Heritage Cities of the Baltic: Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga, Tartu & Tallinn
Heritage Cities of the Baltic: Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga, Tartu & Tallinn
  • with
  • Dr Uldis Ozolins
  • Juris Baltputnis
25 Jun – 9 Jul 2019
Heritage Cities of the Baltic: Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga, Tartu & Tallinn
  • Status: waitlist
  • 15 days
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.
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Russia’s Romantic Soul: Moscow, Novgorod & St Petersburg
Russia’s Romantic Soul: Moscow, Novgorod & St Petersburg
  • with
  • Dr Adrian Jones, OAM
  • Diane Perelsztejn
30 Jun – 15 Jul 2019
Russia’s Romantic Soul: Moscow, Novgorod & St Petersburg
  • Status: waitlist
  • 16 days
Travel to Moscow, St Petersburg & Novgorod in July when the days are warm & long. View places where Tolstoy & Tchaikovsky lived, magnificent palaces, world-class museums & grand architecture.
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Once upon a time in Scandinavia … A Literary Tour of Sweden, Denmark and Norway
Once upon a time in Scandinavia … A Literary Tour of Sweden, Denmark and Norway
  • with
  • Susannah Fullerton, OAM, FRSN
  • Russell Casey
24 Jul – 15 Aug 2019
Once upon a time in Scandinavia … A Literary Tour of Sweden, Denmark and Norway
  • Status: limited
  • 23 days
Scandinavia is rich in literary heritage. This tour explores the lands & legacy of Ibsen, HC Andersen, Pippi Longstocking, Scandic-noir thrillers, Roald Dahl, Nobel Prize winners and more.
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The Silk Route: China & Kyrgyzstan
The Silk Route: China & Kyrgyzstan
  • with
  • Katie Campbell
  • Russell Casey
1 Sep – 22 Sep 2019
The Silk Route: China & Kyrgyzstan
  • Status: limited
  • 22 days
An epic journey to ancient cities in China and Kyrgyzstan that waxed and waned over two millennia as trading hubs along the Silk Route from the heart of China to the Mediterranean.
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Finland: Architecture and Design
Finland: Architecture and Design
  • with
  • Stephen Crafti
3 Sep – 16 Sep 2019
Finland: Architecture and Design
  • Status: limited
  • 14 days
For 14 days, architecture and design writer Stephen Crafti charts the very latest in Finland contemporary art, architecture, furniture and fashion.
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Crossroads of the Caucasus: Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
Crossroads of the Caucasus: Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
  • with
  • Davit Naskidashvili
  • Ali Oveissi
3 Sep – 24 Sep 2019
Crossroads of the Caucasus: Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
  • Status: waitlist
  • 22 days
With Georgian Archaeologist, Davit Naskidashvili, explore the fascinating history, art, architecture and unforgettable scenery of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia.
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Beyond Chocolate and Windmills: Cultural Treasures of the Low Countries
Beyond Chocolate and Windmills: Cultural Treasures of the Low Countries
  • with
  • John Weretka
  • Diane Perelsztejn
5 Sep – 23 Sep 2019
Beyond Chocolate and Windmills: Cultural Treasures of the Low Countries
  • Status: limited
  • 19 days
Join music and art historian John Weretka for a journey from Brussels to Amsterdam, through history, art, architecture, music and design from the 14th century to the present.
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Silver Coast & Golden River: Art, Architecture & Culture of Portugal
Silver Coast & Golden River: Art, Architecture & Culture of Portugal
  • with
  • Dr Maria de Lourdes Riobom
6 Sep – 24 Sep 2019
Silver Coast & Golden River: Art, Architecture & Culture of Portugal
  • Status: limited
  • 19 days
Explore Portugal’s distinctive history while staying in heritage hotels, visiting museums, Renaissance & Baroque palaces & gardens, medieval castles, Roman monuments & the 18th-century Solar de Mateus
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The Living Eden: Madagascar’s Unique Flora and Fauna
The Living Eden: Madagascar’s Unique Flora and Fauna
  • with
  • Stephen Ryan
9 Sep – 1 Oct 2019
The Living Eden: Madagascar’s Unique Flora and Fauna
  • Status: open
  • 23 days
Explore Madagascar, one of the world’s botanical and zoological hotspots, including the Indri d’Analamazaotra Reserve, Avenue of the Baobabs, Tsingy de Bemaraha and the Masoala Peninsula.
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Art, Architecture and Music in Berlin, Dresden & Hamburg
Art, Architecture and Music in Berlin, Dresden & Hamburg
  • with
  • Dr Iva Rosario
  • Tony Rosario
11 Sep – 25 Sep 2019
Art, Architecture and Music in Berlin, Dresden & Hamburg
  • Status: open
  • 15 days
Explore the history, art, architecture, music and culture of three dynamic German cities - Berlin, Dresden and Hamburg.
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