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Soaking up the views of Venice from San Giorgio Maggiore&s bell tower. Indulging in a huge ice-cream cone from one of Sirmione&s old town gelaterias.

The vast shoreline of Lake Garda is dotted with pretty villages and gleaming resorts. But in the lake’s southern basin sits the most picturesque town of all - Sirmione, the base for our Lake Garda tours. Known as the ‘Pearl of Lake Garda’, it’s embellished with a 13th-century castle and calming hot springs. From here, we’ll twist along the winding roads to the mighty Dolomites, amble through the cobbled streets of Verona, and glide along Venetian canals, as well as enjoying plenty of time on the lake itself.

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

Spending a full day exploring Malta&s rugged sister island of Gozo, including its grand citadel in Victoria. Gaining an insight into life during the Malta blitz at the fascinating National War Museum in Valletta.

This island nation’s strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean, just south of Sicily, has created a fascinating history. On our 8-day Malta tours you’ll get to explore its tiny 16th-century capital, Valletta, built by the Knights of St John. Then travel even further back in time to around 3600 BC with a humbling visit to Hagar Qim (Worshipping Stones), a megalithic temple complex. Round off your historical immersion with a visit to the atmospheric towns of Mosta, Rabat and Mdina.

• 4 excursions & visits
• 10 meals
• Leisurely pace

Marvelling at the harmonious contrast of Japan’s old and new. Enjoying three exhilarating rides on the modern marvel that is the bullet train. Experiencing a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto, the country’s ancient capital (and birthplace of this refined ritual).

Ancient and ultra-modern sit shoulder to shoulder in Japan. On this Japan itinerary, we’ll experience both over two weeks, exploring high-paced cities, hushed shrines and temples, and serene gardens. We’ll attend a traditional tea ceremony, learn a little about geisha and samurai culture, catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji and whizz between cities on the sleek, slick Shinkansen (bullet train). Our Japan tours travel in spring, when cherry blossoms and hydrangea bloom; in summer, when you can time your tour with the fascinating Gion Festival; and in autumn, when maple trees are a blaze of fiery red and orange. In April and October, some dates coincide with the colourful Takayama Festival, and May and September also offer opportunities to experience a Sumo wrestling tournament. Which will you choose?

• 17 excursions & visits
• 13 meals
• Active traveller pace

Catching our first glimpse of the striking Twelve Apostles as we drive the Great Ocean Road. Watching thousands of glowing glass spheres illuminate the silhouette of Uluru at the Field of Light. Marvelling at majestic Mount Cook - the ‘Cloud Piercer’.

Get ready for the ultimate Antipodean adventure. From Melbourne to Milford Sound, Sydney to the Southern Alps, our exceptional-value Australia and New Zealand escorted tours cover all the highlights of these two great countries - and more. You’ll gaze up at Sydney Opera House and the mighty monolith of Uluru; cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and the Bay of Islands; sip shiraz in South Australia and pinot noir in Central Otago. The Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, Mount Cook, Wellington - you’ll see them all. Spanning 40 days, it’s an epic trip that gives you the chance to stop and fully appreciate each incredible place. It’s a long way to come, so why not make the most of it?

• 33 excursions & visits
• 44 meals
• Active traveller pace

Watching mammas making orecchiette pasta in the colourful streets of Bari&s Old Town. The pasta’s name translates as ‘little ears’ - take a closer look and you’ll see that’s exactly what they resemble.

With countryside that’s blanketed with olive groves, a collection of historic cities and fairytale towns, and a coastline stretching for 800-odd kilometres, Puglia is a rich region filled with simple pleasures. On our Puglia tours, we’ll spend eight days winding through quiet landscapes, discovering baroque Lecce (the ‘Florence of the South’) and the traditional trulli houses of Alberobello. We’ll even stretch into the neighbouring region of Basilicata to visit Matera and explore its ancient cave dwellings.

• 12 excursions & visits
• 12 meals
• Easy going pace