Itineraries for History & culture holidays

Costa Verde Express: Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela

8-day luxury rail journey from £5,230 pp incl. flights

From the industrial splendour of Bilbao to the medieval quarters of historic Santillana del Mar, this luxury rail journey offers a taste of authentic Spain in style.

Golden Eagle: Republics of the Silk Road

14-day luxury rail journey from £21,600 pp incl. flights

An off-the-beaten-track adventure, taking in the ancient cities and Soviet-era sights of the Silk Road aboard the luxurious Golden Eagle.

Venice & The Jewels of Veneto

8-day luxury river cruise from £2,295 pp incl. flights

Sail among the treasures of Northern Italy in style on this all-inclusive cruise with Uniworld. Expect exceptional cuisine, curated excursions and the finest service throughout.

Oman in Style with Anantara

13-day tailor-made holiday from £5,115 pp incl. flights

This luxury holiday, staying at two spectacular Anantara resorts, combines the breathtaking beauty of Oman’s mountainous interior with the gold-sands beauty of its coast.

Culinary delights of Nova Scotia

14-day tailor-made self-drive from £3,160 pp incl. flights

Showcase Nova Scotia’s gastronomy on included meals and a lobster cruise, while taking in its spectacular scenery and historic intrigue on gorgeous drives and luxury stays.

Eastern China by Rail

13-day rail journey from £4,310 pp incl. flights

Between the Beijing's Great Wall and riverside Shanghai, travel by first class on hi-speed trains among the lesser-visited jewels of rural China, taking in mist-clad mountains and ancient villages with private tours and transfers throughout.