History

Revisit the glories of the ancient world - the timeless marvels of Egypt, the rose-red city of Petra carved out of the living rock, the evocative Khmer ruins in the jungles of Cambodia, the powerful monuments of the Persian Empire, the Crusader castles of Syria and Jordan...

Capture the drama of the past with World Discovery.

Tours

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Bhutan

Bhutan Odyssey

Our most comprehensive Bhutan itinerary with 3 nights in the Bumthang Valley [more]

Bhutan

Explore Bhutan

Discover a unique culture amidst the valleys and peaks of the Himalayas [more]

Bhutan

Bhutan: The Kingdom in the Sky

Introduction to a fascinating Himalayan Shangri-La [more]

Canada

Newfoundland Viking Trail

Discover the heritage of the first settlers in the New World [more]

Egypt

Cairo Holiday at the Movenpick

4 nights accommodation plus transfers and sightseeing from just £196 [more]

Egypt

Treasures of Ancient Egypt

Combine a cruise on the Oberoi Philae with a stay in Western Thebes [more]

Egypt

Nile Beauty Cruise

A comprehensive tour of Egypt including a 7 night cruise on the Nile Beauty [more]

Egypt

Cairo Holiday at the Mena House

4 nights accommodation plus transfers and sightseeing from just £225 [more]

Egypt

Nile Odyssey

Discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt on a 4 night Oberoi Philae cruise [more]

Egypt

Land of the Pharaohs

A classic tour of Egypt including a Nile cruise on the superb Oberoi Philae [more]

Egypt

Oberoi Zahra Cruise

Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt aboard the most luxurious boat on the Nile [more]

Iceland

Iceland: Grand Countryside

GROUP TOUR: A comprehensive journey on Iceland's Outer Circle [more]

Iceland

Spectacular Iceland

GROUP TOUR: An exhilarating weekend of superb sightseeing [more]

Iceland

Reykjavík

A short break with sightseeing from only £304 per person [more]

Iceland

South West Iceland

SELF-DRIVE: A week to explore one of Iceland's most spectacular regions [more]

Iceland

Around Iceland

SELF-DRIVE: Take in all the major attractions on a two-week tour of the island [more]

India

Nostalgic India

Capture the atmosphere of the India of the Maharajahs [more]

India

India's 'Golden Triangle'

A 9 day itinerary taking in all the sights of Delhi and the surrounding area. [more]

India

Gujerat - a very different India

Discover a fascinating region of India which few tourists have visited [more]

India

Jewels of Rajasthan

Discover the architectural and cultural gems of Rajasthan [more]

India

Himalayan Journey to Simla

A nostalgic journey through the stunning Himalayan scenery of northern India [more]

India

India's Exotic South

A journey through Kerala including a houseboat cruise through the backwaters [more]

India

Classic India

A journey through northern India taking in the major historical attractions [more]

India and Nepal

India and Nepal

Combine northern India with the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal [more]

Iran

Treasures of Iran

A 12 day itinerary including the remote Desert Citadel of Rayen [more]

Iran

Classic Persia

Journey through the ancient wonders of Persia in 11 days [more]

Iran

Persian Highlights

Discover the legacy of one of the world's greatest ancient empires. [more]

Iran

Land of the Great Sophy

16 day panorama of historic Iran [more]

Jordan

Jordan Express

See Jordan's highlights in an action-packed 5 day itinerary [more]

Jordan

The King's Highway

A Journey along a historic route to the fabulous 'rose red' city of Petra [more]

Jordan

Jordan Nature and History

The highlights of Jordan with an emphasis on walking and wildlife [more]

Jordan and the Holy Land

Jordan and Jerusalem

A classic combination of the Kingdom of Jordan and historic Jerusalem [more]

Nepal

Kathmandu Holiday

Enjoy a memorable stay in the award-winning Dwarika's Kathmandu Hotel [more]

Nepal

Birds of Nepal

Comprehensive birdwatching in 3 contrasting regions of Nepal [more]

Nepal

A Taste of Nepal

The perfect introduction to this spectacular Himalayan kingdom for just £386 [more]

Nepal

Classic Nepal

Comprehensive coverage of Nepal's fabulous historic and natural attractions [more]

Nepal

A Short Walk in Nepal

Guided walking in the Annapurna foothills staying in comfortable lodges [more]

Syria

Syrian Panorama

Includes the lesser known sites on the banks of the Euphrates [more]

Syria

Damascus and Palmyra

A short break which will give you a glimpse of Syria's glorious heritage [more]

Syria

Classic Syria

Discover the legacy of 5,000 years of history [more]

Syria and Jordan

Syria and Jordan: Palmyra to Petra

Linking together two of the great caravan cities of the ancient world [more]

The Holy Land

Jerusalem and the Holy Land

A private journey through a region rich in historical and religious associations [more]

The Holy Land

Jerusalem 'the Golden'

4 nights at the historic American Colony with a full sightseeing programme [more]

The Holy Land

Through the Lands of the Bible

Discover the historical and religious highlights of an ancient land [more]

Tibet

Tibetan Journey

A week in this spectacular and remote land combined with Nepal [more]

Uzbekistan

Journey to Samarkand

Travel the 'Golden Road' to the historic capital of Tamerlane [more]

Vietnam

Vietnam Highlights

Explore the contrasts of this spectacular land on a journey from north to south [more]

Vietnam

Vietnam and Cambodia

Combine a comprehensive tour of Vietnam with the fabulous temples of Angkor [more]