Itineraries for History & culture holidays

Best of China by Rail

15-day tailor-made rail journey from £4,965 pp incl. flights

Travel first class on China's hi-speed trains and let private transfers and tours showcase China’s highlights and lesser-known gems, from secret temples and gardens to megacity Shanghai, Beijing’s Great-Wall icons and Xian’s Terracotta Army.

Luxury Atacama & Easter Island with explora Hotels

12-day tailor-made holiday from £7,510 pp incl. flights

Chile is a destination made for adventure. And, you’ll take in the best of it on this luxury itinerary, which pairs full inclusive stays at two explora hotels – one set amid the austere beauty of the Atacama and the other in faraway Easter Island.

Essential Peru: Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley

8-day tailor-made holiday from £4,215 pp incl. flights

Short but perfectly formed, this superb-value holiday might last for just over a week, but it still manages to encapsulate the very best of Peru’s ancient wonders, colonial heritage and spectacular Andean landscapes.

Castilla–La Mancha self-drive

9-day tailor-made self-drive from £1,215 pp

Between stays in castles and a country-side spa retreat, this itinerary links together all the medieval charm of central Spain with scenic drives.

Exotic Caribbean Islands in depth with Seabourn

16-day luxury ocean cruise from £7,440 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Enjoy up to US $2,000 onboard credit
Book by: 16 November 2026

Follow in the bow wake of the yacht set, heading off the beaten track for hidden beaches, rainforest treasures and colonial intrigue. It’s all showcased alongside the best in all-inclusive luxury with Seabourn.

Manitoba Explorer Self-drive

14-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,240 pp incl. flights

This scenic road trip takes in the lesser-known charms of Manitoba, showcasing everything from pioneer villages to beautiful lakes.