Unpack & Explore

A winter wonderland week in Austria, this tour is based in the typically Tirolean village of Obsteig, staying in a family-run hotel, and revealing the region’s character with a snowshoe walk, horse-drawn sleigh ride, and visits to Seefeld, Stams Abbey, and Innsbruck

Glimpse snow-capped Alpine peaks and glistening lakes, bright-white glaciers and fragrant pine forests on this five-night trip through central Switzerland

A superb short-break in Cairo takes you to Egypt’s most iconic monuments, the Pyramids of Giza, a tour to ancient Memphis and Saqqara, and visits the hallowed halls of the Egyptian Museum

Venture into the rural heart of Crete on this 7-night tour and explore picturesque mountain villages, delve into Cretan culture and sail to the fascinating island of Spinalonga on a journey to remember

On this relaxing and revealing tour, a blissfully beautiful acropolis, a Doric city-state, a hilltop church in a deserted monastery, and a sail to beguiling Symi, complement the castle citadel of the crusader Knights of St. John, forming the fabulous Old Town of Rhodes

Step back in time for a week as you explore the cobblestone streets, medieval castles and centuries-old villages of colourful Lake Como

Follow in the footsteps of Flaubert and Tennyson, Julius Caesar and Queen Victoria, to enjoy the timeless elegance of Lake Como, where flower-filled gardens and pastel-painted villages punctuate the shore, set against the stunning backdrop of the Southern Alps

From the iconic, whitewashed trulli houses of Alberobello to the ancient stone cave dwellings of Matera, staying in Savelletri, this week-long tour will take you to some of the most captivating spots in Puglia and Basilicata, with the opal blues of the Adriatic for a backdrop

Get to know Lake Garda on this carefully curated adventure for solo travellers that features group wine-tasting sessions, scenic boat trips and guided excursions to medieval lakeside towns, as well as free days to relax and explore Italy’s largest lake independently

Picture crystalline waters framed by majestic mountains, medieval ruins flanked by opulent palaces and emerald islands floating serenely above the blue, and you’re on your way to understanding the unique charms of Lake Maggiore.

With five nights in Florence, a feast of art and architecture, an insight of medieval life under Medici rule, and every romantic, Renaissance monument within walking distance, this tour combines detailed discovery with ample time to enjoy the city on the Arno River

From the bright and colourful coast of the Cinque Terre to the Renaissance pearls of Florence, the medieval charms of Siena to the cobbled streets of San Gimignano, this week-long tour through Tuscany will take you to some of Italy’s most spectacular treasures

Based in the beautiful spa resort of Montecatini, this tour takes in the treasure trove of art that forms resplendent Florence, the hidden gem of medieval Pistoia, and a Puccini concert in the place of his birth, Lucca

In the scenic surrounds of Lakes Como, Lugano and Maggiore, beautiful villas and their bountiful gardens have inspired poets and painters, brilliant botanists, and dedicated designers. This is a week to enjoy the vibrant results of the visionary landscapers’ labours

A wonderfully relaxing week, on and around Lake Garda, this beautiful ‘breather’ is a well-balanced blend of unhurried touring and time at leisure. Tranquillity reigns around the lake, and charming towns add culture and character