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Travelling through the mountains on the famous Flåm railway, before boarding eco-friendly boats for a cruise along the fjords. You’ll hear nothing but the skimming of water and the sound of the birds.

The classic image of Norway is a tranquil fjord flanked by impossibly steep-sided mountains, and on this fantastic holiday you’ll witness just that. But you’ll experience much more as we cross the country’s wild interior. We begin our &Captivating Norway& tours in thriving Oslo, where you can learn of Viking ships, the art of Edvard Munch and the country’s folk history. We visit the wonderful wooden Heddal stave church, ride the vertiginous Flåm Railway through epic landscapes and stroll through colourful Bryggen, Bergen’s historic harbour district.

• 3 excursions & visits
• 14 meals
• Easy going pace

Spotting all sorts of incredible Canadian wildlife - we’ll keep a look out for bears, moose, deer, long-horned sheep and elk.

At more than 5,500km east to west, Canada is not a country to be taken lightly. Our 17-day tour is the perfect introduction to a land full to the brim with French colonial grandeur, maritime charm, old-world wonder, fascinating cities and dramatic scenery. As we travel from Montréal to the Pacific coast, we’ll tick off mighty Niagara Falls, tour Toronto and Québec City, and experience a scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains. Rounding our grand tour of Canada off is a stay in laid-back Vancouver.

• 10 excursions & visits
• 1 meals
• Active traveller pace

Rising early for a sunrise safari in search of rare Asian tigers in their natural habitat.

This fantastic introduction to India combines the three cities of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with a couple of days in Ranthambore National Park. Journeying in a loop from Delhi, you’ll tick off highlights including the Taj Mahal in Agra, and the forts and pink-hued palaces of Jaipur. With three game drives in Ranthambore, we’ll go in search of the park’s elusive Bengal tigers, as well as looking out for leopards, sloth bears, monkeys and all manner of birdlife. Our escorted tours to India are accompanied by tour managers throughout, so they&re ideal for first-time visitors.

• 10 excursions & visits
• 18 meals
• Active traveller pace

Watching authentic flamenco dancing in its birthplace, Seville. Fiery, furious, passionate - and unforgettable.

A heady mix of cultures and faiths, dramatic mountain ranges and glorious sunshine make holidays to Andalucía a joy. Join us as we tour Granada’s Alhambra (the Red Castle), an intricate fortified palace with centuries of reinvention. Step inside the Mezquita at Cordoba and witness this intriguing mosque-cathedral’s cool, graceful beauty. Marvel at Seville Cathedral’s epic proportions and Gothic intricacy. Explore Ronda, a fine example of Andalucia’s whitewashed villages (pueblos blancos). And sample some of Andalucia in a bottle with a tasting of sherry in Jerez.

• 7 excursions & visits
• 16 meals
• Active traveller pace

Watching a traditional dance performance while we dine beside a lake in the Thar Desert. Exploring a maze of markets by tuk-tuk. Experiencing an Indian rail journey as we take a rural train through the countryside.

On this small group tour of Rajasthan, you’ll unearth the rich cultural history and time-honoured traditions of India’s largest state. Staying in a series of immaculately restored heritage hotels (think hilltop palaces and historic lakeside havelis), we’ll spend our days exploring temples, touring traditional desert villages and witnessing sacred ceremonies. There’ll be colour everywhere, from the red sandstone forts of Jaipur and Jodhpur’s ‘Brahma blue’ houses, to the vibrant saris and fabrics piled high at market stalls. We’ll learn the art of Indian cooking from a family in Udaipur and chat with friendly, welcoming locals on a rural train journey. If you want to uncover the real Rajasthan, this is the way to do it.

• 20 excursions & visits
• 29 meals
• Group size up to 24
• Active traveller pace