Itineraries for History & culture holidays

The Ocean: Rail journey to the Maritimes

8-day tailor-made rail holiday from £2,865 pp incl. flights

This charming journey takes you through the heart of Atlantic Canada's Maritime provinces, connecting quaint towns and coastal villages on a series of scenic rail trips.

Tastes of Rioja & Navarra

9-day no-fly self-drive itinerary from £1,565 pp

Wind your way through one of Spain's famous wine regions on this no-fly self-drive tour. Visit vineyards, explore cobbled city streets and stop at picturesque beaches, bookended by ferry transfers between the UK and Bilbao.

Champagne to Bordeaux: Wine regions of France no-fly holiday

7-day no-fly holiday from £2,530 pp

Explore France's fabled wine regions on this no-fly itinerary from Reims to Bordeaux. Taste Champagne and wine direct from the source with included tours throughout.

Hidden Lakes of Northern Italy

11-day tailor-made self-drive from £1,850 pp incl. flights

Explore northern Italy without the crowds, stepping a little off the beaten track to discover some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, with stays at four of the region's lesser-known lakes.

Best of British Columbia

15-day tailor-made self-drive from £3,080 pp incl. flights

Explore the mountains in depth, drive into the British Columbia Kootenay Rockies. Cross mountain passes, explore lesser-visited national parks and relax in hot spring towns.

No-fly Northern Ireland: Highlights by road

9-day tailor-made no-fly self-drive from £1,275 pp

Skip the airport with this no-fly self-drive holiday to some of Northern Ireland's most beautiful locations. Make your way through lush glens and along windswept coast roads, staying in historic properties along the way.