AFRICA

Outline Itineraries
The tours listed are just a small sample of the itineraries we can offer.
Overnights are shown in { }. (Day excursions are in parentheses.)
We will also be pleased to provide a customised itinerary to meet your particular requirements.

Call 01935 810810 for detailed day-by-day itineraries and costs for your group's proposed dates and preferred services.

BOTSWANA & VICTORIA FALLS
15 Days
Botswana, site of the largest inland delta in the world, is a bird watcher's paradise. This 'thirstland,' is a miracle of water in the desert and plays host to a plethora of wildlife. Let expert guides propel you along its winding waterways as you view loping giraffe, herds of elephants and zebra through the leafy bowers of wild palms and twisting fig trees.

Victoria Falls {2} - Nata Sanctuary {1} - Nxai Pan {2} - Maun {1} - Moremi Wildlife Reserve {2} - Chobe National Park {3} - Victoria Falls {1}

CENTRAL SAHARA
15 Days
The regions of Ahaggar and The Tassili contain the world's greatest collection of rock-art (The Tassili Frescoes) and are the home of the blue-veiled Tuareg tribesmen. Geologically the region is unique and provides the more venturesome traveller the most dramatic and awe-inspiring mountain and desert landscapes.

Algiers {1} - Fly to Tamanrasset {1} - Tefedest range of Ahaggar, Mertoutek {1} - Trek exploring prehistoric rock art paintings {9} - Tamanrasset {1} - Fly to Algiers {1}

GHANA
10 Days
Palm leafed huts and coconut groves border miles of pristine sun soaked beaches against a backdrop of verdant hills. Spectacular waterfalls cascade thunderously amid dense rainforest in a bird watcher's paradise. From a canopy, walk 100 feet above the treetops and view colonies of monkeys protected from predatory man in their National Wildlife Parks.

Accra {1} - Kumasi {1} - Craft Villages - Elmina {1} - Kakum - Accra {1} - Shai Hills - Aburi {1} - Somanya - Akosombo {1} - Wli - Sogakofe {2} - Accra

KENYA
12 Days
Arid desert and savannah grassland, dense forests, vast lakes painted pink by flamingos, miles of sun drenched white sand beaches fringed with swaying palms, all presided over by the magnificent snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro. This is Kenya, home of the safari with over 40 national parks.

Nairobi {1} - Samburu {2} - Naivasha {1} - Lake Bogoria National Park {1} - Maasai Mara {2} - Nairobi {2}

MOROCCO
10 Days
Morocco is mesmerising and magical. Experience the grandeur of the vast Sahara as you rock with the gentle movements of your camel. Witness groves of date palms, olives and grapes in the cedar forests of the Atlas Mountains. Sample the circus atmosphere of the crowded Arab souks as you bargain with locals over leather goods or carpets.

Casablanca - Rabat {1} - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes {2} - Fly to Marrakech {3} - Essaouira - Chicaoua - Agadir - Tarooudant {1} - Ouarzazate {2} - Fly to Casablanca

NAMIBIA
17 Days
The splendidly surreal terrain of Namibia's vast open spaces yields a gaunt, haunting beauty unique to southern Africa. Arid coastal desert contrasts with the lush, verdant vegetation of the Caprivi in the northeast. In summer, thrill to the sight of herds of zebra, springbok and elephant as they savour the sweet life-giving waters of the Etosha Pan.

Windhoek {1} - Okahandja - Cheetah Conservation Mission - Lake Otjikoto - Etosha National Park {4} (Namutoni; Halali; Okaukeujo) - Damaraland {2} - Kamanjab - Sesfontein {2} - Damaraland {1} - Uis - Swakopmund {2} - Sossusvlei {2} - Windhoek

SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa combines a magnificent landscape with outstanding opportunities to view Africa's wildlife in a natural environment. You can visit Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope from Cape Town; the magnificent Drakensberg escarpment is one of the world's great mountain ranges; the Zulu heartland has some outstanding national parks. The highlight is the Kruger National Park, without parallel for the richness and variety of its animal life.

12 Days
Cape Town {4} (Cape Peninsula; Robben Island; Vergelegen, Elsenburg, Stellenbosch) - Montague - Calitsdorp - Oudtshoorn {1} - Knysna {2} (Heads Nature Reserve) - Plettenberg Bay - Tsitsikamma National Park - Port Elizabeth {2} (Shamwari Game Reserve) - Fly to Cape Town

14 Days
Cape Town {3} (Cape Peninsula; Robben Island) - Fly to Johannesburg {1} - Soweto - The Drakensberg {3} (Tugela Gorge;The Amphitheatre) - Thukela - Ladysmith - Kruger National Park {3} - Blyde River Canyon - Pilgrim's Rest - Johannesburg {1}

17 Days
Windhoek {1} - Desert Express Train {2} (Okapuka Ranch; Kahn Valley) - Swakopmund {2} - Fly to Windhoek - Fly to Cape Town {3} (Cape Penninsula; Robben Island) - Fly to Johannesburg - Mabalingwe Nature Reserve {4} - Pretoria - Fly to Victoria Falls {2}

TANZANIA
11 Days
Tanzania is the refined essence of Africa: its national parks remain pristine and unspoilt, bristling with wildlife; its exotic beach-lined coast beckons you to taste the untamed Africa of your dreams. Discover the immense lakes of the Great Rift Valley and snow topped Kilimanjaro as it sits astride the equator.

Kilimanjaro {2} - Ngorongoro National Park {2} - Serengeti National Park {2} - Lake Manyara National Park {2} - Fly to Kilimanjaro

To custom design the tour of your choice, call us on 01935 810810 Monday - Friday 9-5.30.

ASIA

The tours listed are just a small sample of the itineraries we can offer.
Overnights are shown in { }. (Day excursions are in parentheses.)
We will also be pleased to provide a customised itinerary to meet your particular requirements.

Call 01935 810810 for detailed day-by-day itineraries and costs for your group's proposed dates and preferred services.

CHINA (HONG KONG AND TIBET)
China is a unique destination in the world of travel. As well as being the world's most populous country and oldest continuous civilisation, it contains a wealth of attractions. Its ancient sculptures, murals, burial sites and temples are renowned throughout the world and many ancient colourful traditions and historic customs still function today.

14 Days
Beijing {2} - Fly to Urümqi {2} - Fly to Dunhuang {1} - Fly to Lanzhou {2} - Fly to Xi'an {2} - Fly to Hong Kong {2}

CHINA & HONG KONG
12 Days
Beijing {3} (Great Wall, Ming Tombs) - Fly to Xi'an {2} - Fly to Guilin {2} (Lijiang River Cruise) - Fly to Hong Kong {2}

CHINA & TIBET
13 Days
Beijing {2} (Great Wall, Ming Tombs) - Fly to Xi'an {2} - Fly to Chengdu {1} - Fly to Lhasa {4} - Fly to Chengdu {1} - Fly to Beijing

INDIA
Intoxicating, inviting, inspiring, involving - India will excite your senses and quicken your pulse with its wealth of exhilarating sights, sounds, tastes and textures. From its far-flung dusty villages, snake charmers and plodding camels to its gleaming marble palaces and spectacular carved temples, India is a land of contrasts.

11 Days
Delhi {2} - Mandawa {1} - Jaipur {2} - Bharatpur {1} - Agra {2} - Delhi {1}

15 Days
Delhi {2} - Train to Agra - Bharatpur {3} - Agra - Fly to Khajuraho {1} - Bandhavgarh National Park {3} - Kanha National Park {3} - Nagpur - Fly to Delhi {1}

JAPAN
12 Days
From majestic snow-capped mountains and lush verdant forests, to the deliciously warm breezes and crystal clear coral seas of the south, Japan is a paradise on earth. Ancient wooden temples and teahouses breathe the past into the present as they sit amongst modern man-made splendour.

Tokyo {3} (Nikko) - Yokohama - Kamakura - Hakone {2} - Train to Kyoto {3} (Nara) - Osaka {2} (Hiroshima)

MALAYSIA
15 Days
You will be captivated by the tropical bounty and amazing scenic beauty of Malaysia: cascading waterfalls, exotic flora and fauna, and unspoilt beaches. A warm welcome awaits you from this fascinating land of smiling, friendly people anxious to acquaint you with their kaleidoscope of colourful customs, festivals, art and cuisine.

Kuala Lumpur {2} - Malacca {1} - Cameron Highlands {2} - Kuala Kangsar - Penang {3} - Kota Bahru {1} - Kuala Terengganu {2} - Kuantan {1} - Kuala Lumpur

THAILAND
16 Days
Pristine, bleached-white beaches lapped by sparkling blue seas and bordered by swaying palm trees graciously welcome you to this unique and exotic land. Experience the bustle of life amongst friendly locals in a colourful floating market, tempered by the elegance and mystery of Thailand's past found in the calm oasis of its many temples.

Bangkok {2} - Nakorn Pathom - Kanchanaburi {1} - River Kwai - Bangkok {1} - Ayutthaya {1} - Lopburi - Phitsanuloke {1} - Sukhothai - Lampang {1} - Lampoon -Chiang Mai {2} - Hmong Hilltribe {1} - Thatorn - Chiang Rai {1} - Golden Triangle {2} - Bangkok

TIBET & HONG KONG
15 Days
Follow in the footsteps of the century's great explorers to discover this fascinating realm on the roof of the world, where Tibet's past majesty and mystery remains undimmed. Penetrate the inner secret of Tibet - an adventurer's paradise.

Hong Kong {2} - Fly to Chengdu {1} - Fly to Lhasa {2} - Xigaze {2} - Lhasa {2} - Fly to Chengdu {1} - Fly to Hong Kong {2}

VIETNAM
12 Days
Vietnam is now emerging as a force to be reckoned with in global tourism. Its fascinating oriental culture, architecture, customs and tradition are offered together with spectacular natural scenery and exotic wildlife.

Hanoi {2} (Hoa Lu) - Overnight train {1} to Hué {2} (Perfume River) - Hoi An {2} (Myson) - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City {2} (Cuchi Tunnels)

To custom design the tour of your choice, call us on 01935 810810 Monday - Friday 9-5.30.

AUSTRALASIA

AUSTRALIA
Australia is unique in every sense. Not only is it the only country that occupies an entire continent but it also contains an almost unrivalled range of attractions. Few cities enjoy such a spectacular location as Sydney and yet within a few hours by air we can visit the vast Australian Outback and one of the World's natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef. Our tours visit sun-baked deserts where the locals live underground, and the tropical rainforests of the Far North.

Due to the vastness of the country, a coach tour can only cover parts of two territories in a two-three week period. You could therefore combine Sydney and part of New South Wales with Melbourne and Victoria, or drive from Sydney to Brisbane along the Gold Coast. We also offer tours based on internal flights between Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Alice Springs, Cairns and Darwin, which gives groups the option of putting together shorter modules but based in three or four centres.

AUSTRALIA
13 Days
Cairns {3} (Kuranda & Atherton Tablelands; Great Barrier Reef) - Fly to Alice Springs {1} - Ayers Rock {1} - Fly to Sydney {4} (Blue Mountains)

AUSTRALIA - NORTH
17 Days
Darwin {2} - Batchelor, Litchfield National Park {1} - Jabiru, Kakadu National Park (1) (Arnhem Land, Ubirr Rock) - Bowali - Gunlom {1} - Katherine {1} - Mataranka - Devil's Pebbles {1} - Alice Springs {1} - King's Canyon {1} - North Wall & Garden of Eden - Ayers Rock {1} (Olgas) - Ooraminha {1} - Alice Springs {2}

AUSTRALIA - SOUTH
15 Days
Sydney {4} (Blue Mountains) - Fly to Melbourne {2} (Blue Dandenong Ranges, Healesville Sanctuary) - Warrnambool via Great Ocean Road {1} - Adelaide {4} (Kangaroo Island; Barossa Valley)

AUSTRALIA - WESTERN
15 Days
Perth {2} (Freemantle) - Mundurah - Margaret River {1} - Pemberton - Walpole - Albany {1} - Perth {2} - Guildford - New Norcia - Denham {2} - Geraldton - Cervantes - Perth {4} (Rottnest Island; York, Wave Rock; Swan Valley)

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
18 Days
Cairns {3} (Kuranda & Atherton Tablelands; Great Barrier Reef) - Fly to Alice Springs {1} - Ayers Rock {1} - Fly to Sydney {3} - Fly to Christchurch {1} - Franz Josef Glacier Region {1} - Queenstown {2} (Milford Sound) - Mt. Cook {1} - Christchurch {1}

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & FIJI
23 Days
Cairns {3} (Kuranda & Atherton Tablelands; Great Barrier Reef) - Fly to Melbourne {3} (Blue Dandenong Ranges, Healesville Sanctuary) - Fly to Sydney {3} (Blue Mountains) - Fly to Christchurch {2} - Queenstown {3} (Milford Sound) - Fly to Auckland {2} - Fly to Nadi - Denarau Island {3}

NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is frequently referred to as 'God's own country' for it is doubtful if any other country contains such a magnificent range of scenic attractions within such close proximity. This includes the volcanic wonderland of Rotorua on the North Island and magnificent, mountain, lake and fjord scenery on the South Island.

NEW ZEALAND
17 Days
Auckland {2} - Rotorua {2} - Taupo - Wellington {2} - Picton - Kaikoura {1} - Christchurch {1} - Fox Glacier {1} - Queenstown {2} - Mount Cook {1} - Christchurch {1}

NEW ZEALAND - SOUTH ISLAND
15 Days
Christchurch {1} - Kaikoura {1} - Picton {1}- Motueka {1} - Abel Tasman National Park - Murchison {1} - Shantytown - Hokitika - Fox Glacier {1} - Mt. Aspiring National Park - Wanaka {1} - Queenstown {2} - Dunedin {1} (Tairoa Peninsular) - Moeraki Boulders - Timaru - Oamaru - Christchurch {1}

NEW ZEALAND - NORTH ISLAND
16 Days
Auckland {2} - Paihia {2} - Rotorua {2} - Taupo {1} - Wellington {2} - New Plymouth {1} - Waitomo {1} - Auckland {1}

PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Just south of the equator lies Papua New Guinea, an idyllic paradise largely unpenetrated by Western influence. From its towering mountains shrouded in mist to its fertile plains, dense rainforest jungle and palm fringed tropical beaches, there is something for everyone. Thrill to the sight of vividly coloured reef fish as you dive in the crystal clear waters of the Pacific; be entranced by the wealth of flora and fauna; and be fascinated by the culture of its warm, friendly people.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA
16 Days
Port Moresby {1} - Fly to Tari {2} - Fly to Karawari {2} - Sepik Area River Cruise {3} - Fly to Mount Hagen {1} - Fly to Madang {3} - Port Moresby

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

ARGENTINA
16 Days
View the stunning beauty that is the landscape of Patagonia in Torres del Paine and the impressive Glacier National Parks. Experience the raw power and deafening roar of the Iguasu Falls. Travel from the absolute purity of the southern peaks, rivers, forests and ice fields to the sophistication of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires {3} - Fly to Iguazú {3} (Iguazú Falls excursions) - Fly to San Carlos de Bariloche {5} (Lake District excursions) - Fly to Ushuaia {3} (Tierra del Fuego excursions) - Fly to Buenos Aires

BRAZIL AND THE AMAZON
The Amazon is the last great wilderness on the planet - the largest tropical rain forest, the largest river and the most diverse ecosystem on Earth - the ultimate adventure destination. In total contrast sway to the ever present samba rhythms in Rio de Janeiro with the friendly Carioca - the local residents. Why not relax on Copacabana beach?

12 Days
Salvador da Bahia {3} - Fly to Rio de Janeiro {3} - Petropolis - Tiradentes {2} - Congonhas do Campoto - Ouro Preto {2} - Fly to Rio

16 Days
Rio de Janeiro {2} - Fly to Foz - Iguazú {1} - Fly to Belo Horizonte - Ouro Preto {3} - Belo - Fly to Brasilia - Fly to Salvador {3} - Fly to Manaus {1} - Amazon River Cruise - Acajatuba {3} (Jungle walks) - Manaus {1}

CHILE
The north comprises the arid Atacama Desert, beautiful solitary beaches and the Altiplano - a geographically diverse plateau, home to the hardy Aymara Indians. Focal point of political and cultural life, the central region also boasts the fertile valleys, which produce Chilean wine. Having resisted the Spanish conquest for 300 years the south, with its famous Lake Region, is still called 'the frontier'.

13 Days
Santiago {1} - La Campana National Park - Viña del Mar {1} - La Sebastiana - Valparaiso {1} - Rancagua {3} - Palmar of Cocalán - La Posada - Santa Cruz {1} - San Pedro de Alcantara - Laguna Torca - Curicó {1} - Radal 7 Tazas - Pelluhue {3} (Federici Albert, Reloca; Los Queules) - Santiago

CHILE & ARGENTINA
14 Days
Santiago {2} (Valparaiso, Viña de Mar) - Fly to Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales {2} (Balmaceda & Serrano) - Torres del Paine National Park {1} - Punta Arenas {1} - Fly to Puerto Varas {2} (Puella) - Bariloche {2} - Buenos Aires {2}

COSTA RICA
11 Days
Costa Rica is the gateway to North and South America between two great oceans, a land of cloud forests and volcanoes, and perfect beaches sweeping into tropical jungle. The biodiversity of the Corcovado National Park is unsurpassed in Central America with over 500 species of birds and mammals.

San José {2} - Poás Volcano National Park - Tilajari {2}(Caño Negro) - Monteverde {2} - Sarchi - San José {3} (Costa Flores; Purisil Park)

ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS
15 Days
Ecuador has been described as "South America in a nutshell". There are four geographical regions - paradisiacal white beaches on the coast, the "Avenue of Volcanoes" in the Andean Sierras, the emerald Amazonian forests, and the world-renowned Galapagos Islands - described as a "Paradise of evolution" by Charles Darwin.

Quito {1} - Mindo Valley {1} - Quito {1} - Fly to Sacha, Amazon {4} (Jungle expeditions) - Fly to Quito {2} (Middle of the World Monument; Pasochoa) - Fly to Galapagos Islands - Cruise {3} - Fly to Quito {1}

GUATEMALA
11 Days
From the awesome ruins of the mysterious Maya civilisation, the breathtaking scenery of mountains and lakes, the colourful culture of the indigenous peoples, there is no country in the world that has so much to offer the visitor in so small an area. You can go from the depths of steaming tropical jungles to frigid volcano peaks in a matter of hours.

Guatemala City - Antigua {1} - Iximche - Panajachel - Chichicastenango {1} - K'umarcaaj - Antigua {2} - Fly to Flores - Yaxha - Flores Island {3} (Uaxactun; Tikal; Sayaxche, El Ceibal) - Petexbatun {1} - Aguacate - Sayaxche, Flores - Fly to Guatemala City {1}

PERU
15 Days
Peru has a lush tropical coastline, magnificent high Sierra and Amazonian jungle, together with a diverse range of climates, landscapes and ecosystems. It is also the heart of the great South American civilisations - the Chavin, the Mochica and the Inca, later to be overtaken by the Spanish conquest. Encapsulating a meeting place of different races, cultures, art and music, the Mestiza tradition has resulted, charged with mysticism and colour.

Lima {2} - Fly to Puerto Maldonado - Posada Amazonas {4} (Hiking in the Amazon Basin) - Fly to Cusco {2} (Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo) - Inca Trail {4} (Machu Picchu) - Train to Cusco {1} - Fly to Lima

VENEZUELA
13 Days
Caracas {1} - Fly to to Canaima {3} (Angel Falls) - Fly to Merida {2} - Mucuchies - Los Frailes {2} - Fly via Caracas to Gran Roque {3} - Caracas

To custom design the tour of your choice, call us on 01935 810810 Monday - Friday 9-5.30.

NORTH AMERICA

USA
The availability and diversity of scenic beauty and lifestyle offer exciting, contrasting adventures to the traveller in this vast, vibrant country. The wildlife of the wide open spaces and national parks, the majesty of the mountains contrasting with the depths of the canyons, the thriving cities and beautiful resorts invigorate, entice and delight the senses. America is a nation rich in cultural diversity built by ethnic groups from all over the globe developing into a culture unique to them.

East Vibrant New York, refined Boston and the political capital Washington DC offer a contrast in city life. New England is a unique area with an attractive seashore, scenic mountains and picturesque small towns. The southern region is steeped in colonial history with numerous places of interest from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

West California is Hollywood, Disneyland, the Golden Gate Bridge. It is also towering redwood forests, majestic Mount Shasta, dramatic Pacific coastline, the granite grandeur of Yosemite National Park, the emerald green of Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras, and the unique barren beauty of Death Valley. In the northern region, the scenery is largely unaltered since the first 19th century settlers travelled The Oregon Trail - this is nature untamed.

South A land of scenic superlatives, the landscape varies from barrier islands and sub-tropical gardens, sandy beaches and misty mountains, swamplands and rich bluegrass meadows, to whitewater rivers and rural valleys. The region's rich history has forged an amazing musical heritage: New Orleans jazz, Memphis blues, Mississippi gospel, Louisiana Cajun zydeco, Nashville country and of course, rock 'n' roll.

AMERICA - CAROLINAS
13 Days
Charlotte {1} - Winston-Salem {1} - Ashville {2} (Builtmore Estate) - Myrtle Beach {5} (Little River, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway; Georgetown) - Charleston - Hilton Head {1} - Myrtle Beach {1}

AMERICA - NATIONAL PARKS
14 Days
Phoenix - Scottsdale {1} - Sedona - Lake Powell {1} - Grand Canyon {1} - Bryce Canyon - Zion Canyon {1} - Salt Lake City {2} - Jackson {2} (Grand Tetons) - Yellowstone {1} - Cody - Sheridan {1} - Mt. Rushmore - Custer State Park {1} - Cheyenne - Denver {1}

AMERICA - NEW ENGLAND
10 Days
Boston {3} - Providence {1} - Plymouth - Cape Cod {4} (Martha's Vineyard; Nantucket; Hyannis, Provincetown) - Boston

AMERICA - SOUTHWEST
16 Days
Denver {2} - Estes Park - Rocky Mountain National Park - Cheyenne {1} - Fort Laramie - Custer State Park, Mt Rushmore - Keystone {1} - Deadwood - Devils Tower - Sheridan {1} - Big Horn National Battlefield - Cody {1} - Chief Joseph Pass - Yellowstone National Park - Mammoth Hot Springs {1} - Yellowstone Park (Canyon with Upper and Lower Falls, Old Faithful, Fountain Paint Pots) - Lake Yellowstone {1} - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole {1} - Flaming Gorge - Dinosaur National Monument - Vernal {1} - Arches National Park - Moab {2} (Canyonlands National Park) - Mesa Verde National Park {1} - San Juan Mountains - Great Sand Dunes National Park - Colorado Springs {1} - Denver

AMERICA - VIRGINIA (CIVIL WAR) & WASHINGTON DC
14 Days
Manassas {1} - Winchester {2} (Harpers Ferry) - Front Royal {1} - Strasburg - New Market - Culpeper {1} - Orange - Fredericksburg {1} - Chancellorsville - Richmond {3} - Petersburg {1} - Appomattox - Washington DC {2}

AMERICA - WEST COAST
16 Days
Seattle {2} - Olympia - Portland {2} (Cascade Mountains) - Newport - North Bend {1} - Redwood National Park - Eureka {1} - San Francisco {2} - Yosemite National Park {1} - Monterey {1} - Big Sur Coast - St Simeon - Solvang {1} - Los Angeles {1} - San Diego {2}

CANADA
The second largest country in the world, covering almost ten million square kilometres, Canada is a land of open spaces and great variety. Each region has its own special character and unique geography. The seasons and world-renowned scenery provide memorable vistas often referred to as 'nature's masterpiece'. The cities brim with culture, history and fine dining. The possibilities are endless, with the atmosphere informal and the emphasis on having fun.

Ontario Feel overwhelmed and inspired by the power of nature at Niagara Falls. The south is a lush, patchwork of rolling hills, orchards and charming hamlets. Explore Toronto, a diner's paradise together with its trees, art galleries, museums, theatres and wonderful shopping. Canada's capital city - Ottawa - has graceful architecture, winding canals, beautiful gardens and over half a million lakes.

Quebec Canada's largest province has fjords, mountains, sea-lashed cliffs and wildlife all easily accessible from the cosmopolitan city of Montreal and charming Old Quebec - the provincial capital.

British Columbia Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Costal and Rocky Mountains there is no shortage of wilderness. There is a wealth of history where traditional cultures continue to thrive and one can see huge totem poles in their original surroundings or retrace the 1870's Gold Rush.

CANADA - EASTERN
11 Days
Toronto {2} (Niagara Falls) - Huntsville {1} - Ottawa {1} - Tremblant {1} - Ste-Foy {2} (Quebec City) - Montreal {2}

CANADA - WESTERN
12 Days
Calgary {3} (Drumheller, Badlands) - Banff {3} (Columbia Icefields) - Okanagan Valley - Kelowna (1) - Vancouver {3} (Victoria)

MEXICO
Diversity defines this country with its Aztec temples, baroque churches, fabulous coastline and exciting jungles. The Mayans were one of the great civilisations of Humanity. The Teotihuacan pyramids are considered one of the most amazing archaeological sites in the world. Oaxaca maintains its culture of the Zapotecas and the Mixtecas even today. The archaeological Area of Monte Alban has been awarded the accolade Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

MEXICO - COLONIAL & COPPER CANYON
12 Days
Mexico City {2} (Teotihuacan) - San Miguel Allende - Guanajuato {1} - Patzcuaro Lake - Morelia {1} - Lake Chapala - Guadalajara {2} - Fly to Chihuahua {1} - Train to Posada Barrancas {1} - Train to Bahuichivo, Cerocahui {1} (Cerro del Gellego & Urique Canyon) - Train to Los Mochis {1} - Mexico City

MEXICO - YUCATAN PENINSULAR
14 Days
Mexico City {2} (Teotihuacan) - Fly to Merida {2} - Campeche {1} - Palenque {1} - Uxmal {1} - Chichen Itza {1} - Cancun {4} (Tulum, Xel-Ha)

GREAT CITIES OF THE WORLD

Many groups prefer to have just one base when travelling overseas. We have therefore created a 'Great Cities of the World' tour series that spends extended time in just one major city. This allows an in-depth exploration, which not only includes the major sights and attractions that characterise the destination city but, according to your group's special interest, some of the less well known, which can often be surprise highlights.

When exploring a new city, the location of the hotel is of paramount importance and we always conduct exhaustive research and inspections before selecting the most appropriate hotel according to your budget. From deluxe to budget we have the flexibility to select the hotel most appropriate for your group.

Casterbridge will always design a private tour for your group and we will always provide a custom-designed tour to complement your interests. We can provide the permanent presence of a Casterbridge Tour Manager, which complemented by local guides, ensures that your group receives the maximum educational and cultural benefits.

Your guides will always ensure an excellent level of historical insight and also use your theme as the ideal justification for introducing the local culture. We plan the itineraries with a balance of educational visits, combined with cultural attractions, interspersed with free time for shopping and leisure activities.

As well as an introductory city bus tour, a water-borne exploration is planned wherever possible. A more leisurely boat tour can give a different perspective of the city and offer another view of the local way of life.

Travelling with the locals utilising public transport can be a fun and inexpensive way to travel, depending on the age and fitness of your group members. One or two excursions out of the city are generally included.

We aim to provide a comprehensive cultural and social introduction to the Great Cities of the World listed alongside. If the city your group wishes to visit is not shown, we can work with you to design an itinerary for any city.

To custom design the tour of your choice, call us on 01935 810810 Monday - Friday 9-5.30.

Berlin
Germany's reunified capital, eight times larger than Paris, is fascinating and culturally diverse. The Brandenburg Gate, a focal point of the city and potent symbol of its turbulent history; the Reichstag, a symbol of the war years; the Marx-Engels Platz and Museum Island together with the majestic classical buildings; elegant shops and spacious parks invite us to experience its rebirth.

Cairo
At Giza, where the city meets the desert, stand the spectacular Great Pyramids, the only surviving 'Wonder of the Ancient World'. Nearby the mystical Sphinx stands guard over this capital city of Egypt as she has done for 5,000 years. Marvel at the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun and a myriad of other amazing antiquities at the Egyptian Museum. Experience the sights and sounds of modern Cairo as you haggle for a bargain in the bustling Khan al Khalili bazaar.

Hong Kong
Traditional Chinese lifestyle linked with cosmopolitan sophistication sum up the allure of this spectacular island city. Its scintillating nightlife, multi-cultural cuisine, exciting street markets and legendary shopping opportunities mask a world of ancient history and culture. This colourful, vibrant city waits to captivate and intrigue you.

Madrid
At the heart of Spain, Madrid is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city of impressive architecture, wide boulevards and elegant plazas. Window shop along the Gran Via, take time out in a tapas bar and, for spiritual nourishment, view priceless masterpieces of Raphael and Goya at the Prado. Several rewarding day excursions are possible - Segovia, famous for its Roman Aqueduct, El Escorial with its Italian Renaissance palace and Toledo, rich in art and architecture, are all within easy reach.

New York
No place else is quite like New York and there is more of the best to delight and entertain you here than anywhere else in the world. You will get the best possible introduction to the famous sights, museums, shows and shops of the city that never sleeps, together with an action-packed cultural and sightseeing programme.

Prague
Step back in time as you roam the medieval cobbled streets once frequented by Mozart and Kafka. Baroque domes, Gothic turrets and, spanning the river between the two quarters, the 14th century Charles Bridge; this is truly a fairy tale 'City of a Thousand Spires'.

Rome
This charismatic 'Eternal City' holds the key to over 3,000 years of history. Let the splendour of the Pantheon, the Forum and the imposing Colosseum evoke within you the grandeur of its former, glorious ancient empire. The Vatican and Rome's unrivalled collection of cathedrals, churches and museums are packed with fabulous ecclesiastical and artistic treasures.

St Petersburg
Built over forty islands, St Petersburg, known as the 'Venice of the North' is a city of stunning architecture reminiscent of opulent Tsarist Russia. Home of the classic Kirov opera, ballet and theatre and the legendary Hermitage Museum, it has long been considered the cultural centre of Russia.

Sydney
The great icon of Sydney Opera House presides over the sparkling harbour of this dazzling and thriving metropolis shielded to the west by the spectacular Blue Mountains, a bush-walker's paradise. Relax and watch the surfers at the famous Bondi Beach or wander through the restored streetscapes at The Rocks, site of the first European settlement. For the more adventurous, join 'Bridge-Climb' for a walk over the famous Sydney Bridge arch and enjoy the fantastic panorama below.

Washington DC
Custom created as a capital city, Washington DC encapsulates the past, present and future of America. From the Washington Monument, the tallest structure of its kind in the world, to the White House and the nation's political centre the Capitol, to the superb Smithsonian Museum complex, this city will enthral and absorb you.

Tour IS1 - Discovering Israel - 9 Days
Tour IS2 - Exploring Israel - 12 Days
Tour IS3 - The History and Geography of the Bible - 11 Days
Tour IS4 - Biblical Israel - 9 Days

EGYPT
Egypt is the cradle of civilisation and gateway to Africa, and for centuries has attracted travellers from around the world. Today, as it was thousands of years ago, Egypt is still a land of unique opportunities for learning.

Tour EG1 - Ancient Egypt - 10 Days
Tour EG2 - Discovering Egypt - 9 Days
Tour EG3 - Cairo & Nile Cruise - 10 Days
Tour EG4 - Cairo & Luxor - 8 Days

Tour TU1 - The Treasures of Turkey - 10 Days

Tour RU1 - Discovering Moscow - 8 Days
Tour RU2 - Moscow & St.Petersburg - 9 Days
Tour RU3 - The Golden Ring Of Ancient Russia - 11 Days
Tour RU4 - Moscow, Kiev & St. Petersburg - 10 Days
Tour RU5 - Russia & The Baltic States - 12 Days
Tour RU6 - Siberia & The Trans-Siberian - 10 Days
Tour RU7 - In Marco Polo's Footsteps - 11 Days
Tour RU8 - Samarkand, Bukhara & Tashkent - 11 Days
Tour RU9 - Foothills Of The Himalayas - 12 Days
Tour RU10 - Golden Road To Samarkand - 16 Days