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Heading out on an exhilarating safari in Kruger National Park, one of the biggest game reserves in Africa. A classic South African experience.

Our &top three& South Africa tour offers you a wonderfully diverse experience of a remarkable country. We’ll head out to spot the Big Five and other local inhabitants on a 4WD safari in the renowned Kruger National Park. Then we’ll travel the dramatic Garden Route coastal road, before taking a cruise across the wildlife-rich Knysna lagoon. Finally, we’ll end our South Africa holiday with four nights exploring beautiful Cape Town, including Table Mountain and Boulders Beach (where characterful penguins waddle across the sand).

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

Riding the 120-year-old funicular to medieval Montecatini Alto for a Tuscan sunset to remember.

Savour every flavour of bella Italia on our two-week Italy tours, from the cultural highlights of the north to the carefree coasts in the south. Starting in the marshland-turned-masterpiece Venice, we’ll sweep through the lyrical landscapes of the Italian countryside. Stopping in ancient Rome and Sicily, sipping a glass of red overlooking beautiful Siena, seeing the ruins of Pompeii - you’ll be indulging in the Italian way of life faster than you can say ‘buongiorno’.

• 14 excursions & visits
• 21 meals
• Active traveller 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

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

Climbing aboard an included scenic boat trip, to learn about the geological wonders, rich cultural history and the diversity of Bonne Bay, situated in the heart of Gros Morne National Park.

Perched on the edge of North America, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia - Canada’s two most easterly provinces - are unlike the rest of Canada in their cultural traditions. The country’s closest points to Europe, the locals here are descendants from English, Scottish and Irish settlers. Our Newfoundland and Nova Scotia tours introduce you to some of the region&s highlights. Explore Nova Scotia’s rugged southern coastline, cruise the scenic, iceberg-studded waters to spot dolphins and seabirds and walk in UNESCO-listed Gros Morne National Park, spending time in the vibrant cities and pretty towns along the way.

• 16 excursions & visits
• 1 meals
• Easy going pace