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This itinerary takes you on a journey through the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Qatar (Doha), Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia (Al-Hofuf, Riyadh, Medina and Jeddah). Your journey begins in Jeddah, where you'll marvel at the towering Jeddah Tower, stroll along the picturesque Corniche, and explore the lively Fish Market. The historic Al-Balad district, with its narrow streets and coral stone houses, offers a glimpse into the city's rich heritage, while Tabeyat International City blends modern urban design with cultural vibrancy. From Jeddah, head to Medina to visit the revered Prophet's Mosque, a spiritual center and key pilgrimage site. Next, travel to AL-’ULA, an open-air museum with stunning rock formations like Elephant Rock. In Tabuk, explore a historical castle and mud house museum before heading to Riyadh, where the city's modern skyscrapers, malls, and landmarks such as the Kingdom Centre and National Museum await. Then, venture to Al Hofuf, or Al-Ahsa, to experience the lush palm groves and traditional architecture of the Al-Ahsa Oasis. Your journey continues in Bahrain, where you’ll discover the Friendship Bridge, Muharraq, the vibrant souks, the Bahrain National Museum, Al Fatih Mosque, and the famous "Tree of Life." In Doha, take in the Corniche, stadiums, museums, souks, and the cultural hub of Katara. Dubai’s futuristic skyline and luxury shopping await you, followed by Abu Dhabi's stunning landmarks, including the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the Louvre. In Al Ain, experience the lively trading of livestock and the city's vibrant culture. Discover Fujairah's historic adobe fortress and museum, then relax at Khor Fakkan's beautiful beach. Finally, visit Sharjah’s Fort and Museum of Islamic Civilization before concluding your extraordinary journey with the immersive "Rain Room," a modern art installation where you can walk through artificial rain without getting wet.
This tour will showcase the best of Egypt, Jordan and Dubai! Begin your journey in Cairo, where you will discover the most famous archeological sites in Egypt including the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. From there you will catch a flight to Luxor, an ancient city home to the Grand Temple of Karnak. Embark on a scenic cruise on the Nile, the longest river in the world, between Luxor and Aswan. Prepare to see ancient temples and magnificent tombs along the way, including the Temple of Edfu and the Temples of Kom Ombo! Upon arrival in Aswan, visit the Aswan High Dam along with the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Make your way back to Cairo before catching a flight to Amman, the capital city of Jordan. Uncover the magnificent sights of Madaba and Mount Nebo, famous for their Jordanian mosaics dating to the 6th century CE. See the Roman ruins of Jerash, overlooking the Jordan Valley. Discover the Dead Sea and visit Wadi Mujib along with the Crusader Castle of Kerak. Finally, see the World Heritage Sites of Petra and drive through the desert of Wadi Rum. Your tour of Jordan will end in Amman. Next you will continue your adventures in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai. Discover the major traditional and modern landmarks of Dubai and use your time at leisure to explore the diversity of this remarkable city, discover the famous shopping centres, and experience the nightlife of Dubai. Your tour of Egypt, Jordan and Dubai will come to an end, and you will head home filled with fascinating memories that will last you a lifetime!
Swaying palm trees, rolling hills and calm backwaters make up southern India's lush landscape and on this 13-day Premium adventure, you’ll travel off the tourist trail. Head into the home of a local family and be immersed in their culture, head down the French-inspired streets of Puducherry and explore the maze of food stalls in Maduraito. Go into the wilderness of the Periyar National Park to look for local wildlife and tiger tracks, watch a live performance of kalarippayattu and visit tea plantations to learn how this popular beverage is grown and made. With heaps of local food, a night in a converted houseboat and a knowledgeable local leader to help you uncover local secrets, this will be a trip of a lifetime.
Your journey begins in Seoul, wherein you will visit Deoksugung Palace, sitting along the western-styled buildings showcasing a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Explore Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional Korean village; and Gyeongbokgung Palace, a 1395 palace located in the heart of Seoul. The journey continues to Jeonju through Suwon, wherein you will visit the intriguing Samsung Innovation Museum. Walk around the fascinating Old Town of Jeonju with tiny houses, and the next day leave for Busan. On the way to Busan, visit Haeinsa temple, which is one of the most significant Buddhist temples in South Korea. In Busan, visit a 14th-century Buddhist temple- Haedong Yonggung Temple, and take a walk in Yongdusan Park. Your tour in South Korea ends here as you leave for Shimonoseki in Japan with an overnight ferry. On reaching Shimonoseki, you depart for Iwakuni and visit its unique Kintai-Kyo Bridge, later continuing your journey to Hiroshima. In Hiroshima, tour the Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum, telling stories of the horrifying nuclear attack. The next day, you will travel to Matsuyama on Shikoku Island and take a cable car ride up to a 400-year-old Matsuyama castle. Continue your journey to Kobe, and on the way, experience walking on the glass floor of the Great Naruto Bridge. The following day brings you the most memorable experience of this trip. You leave for Osaka, followed by reaching Mount Koya, wherein you will spend a night in the monastery experiencing a Zen meditation session and experiencing the monk way of life for a night. Finally, travel to Kyoto and go on a city tour to visit the Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace, and the Kinkakuji temple before one of our best Japan tours comes to an end.
On this tour you’ll will uncover ultimate cosmopolitan cities of UAE and explore Al Ula, an ancient oasis that is inhabited for the last 7000 years in Saudi Arabia. Your journey will begin in Dubai, a glitzy city known for its towering towers, spectacular skyscrapers, and magnificent mega malls. Discover the major city highlights with a tour of Dubai before you have dinner onboard an exquisitely decorated Dhow. Later, prepare for a thrilling journey over rolling dunes deep in the heart of the desert, where you will enjoy a BBQ dinner and traditional belly dancing performance. Later, visit Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Take an ultimate Abu Dhabi full day tour and get advantage of an ideal introduction to the largest city of the Emirates. This city's skylines compromise modern towers and mega shopping centers. From there return to Dubai. Next day board your onward flight to Al Ula, where you can see fascinating rock formations and artistic masterpieces. Explore Mada’in Saleh, also known as Hegra, the first World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. At the beginning of the Islamic era, it was an important staging post along the pilgrimage route to Mecca. Al Ula Old Town offers researchers unique oral histories and living memory that the area’s other heritage sites cannot. Your journey comes to an end as you head home filled with unforgettable memories.
This solo tour will guide you through the vibrant cultures and breathtaking scenery of South Asia as you discover the most extraordinary attractions in India and Nepal. Begin your journey in Delhi and ready to explore the fascinating mix of old and new in India’s capital city. Get ready to see ancient temples, sky-high structures, and ancient temples. Next, you will drive to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal — perhaps the most famous attraction in India. From there you will travel to Jaipur; the Pink City boasting famous landmarks and palaces featuring Amber Fort. Continue your journey to Pushkar; visit the famous 8th-century Brahma Temple dedicated to Lord Brahma and Pushkar Lake. Drive to Udaipur and explore Rajasthan’s most romantic city. Discover the rich history of one of the most beautiful regions in India, boasting breathtaking views of the Aravalli Mountains and three manmade lakes. From there you will catch a flight to Kathmandu, the cultural and capital heart of Nepal. Get ready to see some of the most significant temples of the Himalayas. Travel to Chitwan National Park where you may search for local animals and enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the park. From there you will head back to Kathmandu to end your tour of India and Nepal.
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Take an unforgettable adventure through two of the most colourful yet contrasting cultures in South East Asia. Starting off in Vietnam, you’ll cruise through dramatic karst scenery on a boat tour of Ha Long Bay, step back into the world of the country's last emperors in Hue, soak up the old-world charm of Hoi An and experience the energy of Ho Chi Minh City. In Cambodia, discover the country's fascinating history and culture in Phnom Penh's heaving streets and the temples of Angkor. This is a journey that draws you away from the crowds and into heart and soul of a captivating region.
This tour will take you through the greatest attractions in India and Nepal! Begin your journey with a trip to India, starting in Delhi, a fascinating city that has served as home to dynasties, rulers, and ancient civilizations. Discover the breathtaking palaces and lively marketplaces of this historical capital before you drive to Agra and visit the Taj Mahal. En route to Bharatpur, you will discover Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned capital of the Mughals. In Bharatpur, you will get an opportunity to visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, famous for housing a variety of birds. Next, you will travel to Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital, a bustling, lively destination known as the Pink City! Visit famous landmarks such as the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, you will fly to Kathmandu, the breathtaking capital of Nepal, for your final stop on this tour, where you will see some of the most historically significant temples in the region.
Discover the incredible diversity, cuisines, histories and beauty of Cambodia and Vietnam on a 20-day Premium adventure. Learn about the confronting Khmer legacy in Phnom Penh, enjoy Vietnam's authentic cuisine at a cooking class with a local chef in Hue and explore the grand architecture of Hanoi. This trip offers places of breathtaking beauty, from the backwaters of the Mekong Delta to the ancient temples of Angkor and an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay. Add to that a mix of friendly locals and age-old traditions and you've got the ultimate South East Asian experience.
The rolling steppe of Central Asia makes way to stark desert; across this vast landscape, nomadic ger camps are peppered, camels and goats are herded on horseback, fermented mare’s milk is the tipple of choice, dunes sing and the first intact dinosaur eggs were found. Genghis Khan went forth from here to conquer the biggest land empire in history and, to this day, Buddhist and Animist traditions mix. In July, all over the country, people unite to compete in wrestling, archery, horse racing and ankle-bone flicking during the Naadam Festival but traditions can be witnessed throughout the year. We travel through steppe, mountain and the Gobi Desert exploring the nature and culture of this fascinating, yet little known, country.
This itinerary is for departures starting in Ulaanbaatar on 9 July 2026. For a departure on 30 June 2026, click here for an alternative itinerary.
