Escorted Tours

26 July – 11 August 2010

led by Pamela Draycott

13 Nights - 15 Days ~ From £2,195

This visit is a must for those with an interest in thegreat religions of India. It will provide anopportunity to experience first hand the sights,sounds, smells and tastes of India, and to reflect onthe diversity of religions practised here. It will alsooffer ample opportunity for RE teachers to deepentheir knowledge and understanding, and of course totake photographs and buy artefacts.Our visit begins in Delhi where we start toacclimatise to the excitement and contrasts of India,and encounter Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism,and of course Hinduism. We will spend some timein the footsteps of the great Mahatma Gandhi,including making a visit to the important Raj Ghat memorial.

London • Delhi • Varanasi • Calcutta • Chennai • Tiruvannamalai • Kanchipuram • Chennai • Mahaballipuram • London

3rd - 12 September 2010

9 Nights - 11 Days ~ From £1,995

By popular request we are repeating this holiday on the success of last two year's tours.

Kashmir known as ”A Paradise on Earth” for its scenic beauty, magnificent mountains, rivers and lakes, is a wonderful place to escape the modern world. In Srinagar stay on houseboats, first used by the British Raj in the 19th century. Take a water safari in a shikara (water taxi) through the tranquil waterways. Then drive into the hills and walk or stroll in the fresh mountain air of Gulmarg before returning to Delhi.

London • Delhi • Srinagar • Gulmarg • Delhi • Agra • London

18th - 26th September 2010

9 days – 8 nights ~ From £1179

This trek to the High Atlas is a superb way to get off the tourist track and explore one of the most stunning parts     of Morocco. The High Atlas Mountains are breathtakingly beautiful: high rugged mountain passes shelter dazzling green valleys, their terraced sides cultivated for generations by the local Berbers. Small villages line the route where life revolves around the rhythm of the land (on the final day of the trek take tea with a Berber family – their hospitality is unrivalled).

Deep gorges and soaring escarpments are topped by flat rock strewn summits. Nature may allow a glimpse of Egyptian vultures, golden eagles, or the big horned mouflon (mountain sheep).

No visit to Morocco would be complete without a tour of the fascinating Imperial city of Marrakech...

London • Marrakech • Tiziane • Tidli • Tigouna • Ibassene • Agouns•
Marrakech • London

22 September - 03 October 2010

11 Nights - 12 Days ~ From £ 1,796

This tour explores the main monuments and museums that epitomise the wonders of Egypt. Follow in the footsteps of the Pharaohs visiting the Pyramids, Saqqara and the amazing Memphis and Egyptian Museums with their intriguing insight into the lives of these complex ancient peoples. Then cruise on the Nile on board the magnificent Oberoi Philae visiting The bes and the Valley of the Kings before relaxing on the shores of the RedSea in Hurghada at the exclusive Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh.

London • Cairo • Aswan • Luxor • Hurghada • London

8th - 22nd October 2010

13 nights- 15 days ~ From £2745

A stunning journey through a most captivating of Sultanates. Visit the countries Capital Muscat, a thriving modern Gulf city. Marvel at the ancient Oasis, Fortified towns and colossal dunes that make up this stunning landscape before visiting the Hajjar mountains, home of the countries true descendants and its capital Nizwa. Salalah in the south is a world away from the rest of the country set among lush and verdant hills and mountains it is the one place in the Middle East to experience a Monsoon!

London • Muscat • Sur • Wahiba Sands • Nizwa • Barka • Salalah • London

10th - 23rd October 2010

12 Nights - 14 Days ~ From £2,480

Led by the internationally famed historian and author Dr. Rosie Llewellyn- Jones, FRAS, this tour is a wonderful walk down the memory lane to look at the life and times of the British Raj in colonial India.

It will be a fascinating journey of discovery visiting some of the significant sites of the era. History will come alive, with Rosie and distinguished guest speakers, giving enthralling insights with lectures and visits. The visit will include the Bengal Club, positively oozing with colonial grandeur, the poignant Residency in Lucknow and tea will be taken with the Nawab of Lucknow.

Other visits include Kolkata to get an overview of the British rule, followed by Lucknow with its haunting echoes of the Indian Uprising, then visit Agra with its wonderful fort and immortal Taj Mahal before a tour of the main places of interest in Delhi.

London • Kolkata • Lucknow • Agra • Delhi • London

15th - 24th October 2010

8 Nights - 10 Days ~ From £1,895

This tour gives a wonderful introduction of themany faces of India: Explore the vibrant capital cityof Delhi, including a fascinating cyclerickshawride, to discover the history and culture of thisamazing city. No visit to India is complete without visiting Agraand the immortal Taj Mahal - the quintessence of love – and, of course, the impressive Agra Fort. Journey on to Fatehpur Sikri- the deserted capitalcity, built by the most celebrated of MoghulEmperors, Akbar. Then experience the thrill ofgame drives to glimpse the elusive tiger in the Ranthambore National Park. Explore Jaipur and ride a gaily caparisonedelephant up to the magnificent Amber Fort. Finallytake a city tour and taste the delights of Surabhicuisine before returning via Delhi to London.

London • Delhi • Agra • Fatehpur Sikri • Ranthambore National Park
• Jaipur • Delhi • London

23 October - 07 November 2010

14 Nights - 16 Days ~ From £2,195

This is a journey of exploration: delve into the lifeand culture of the people of fascinating Rajasthan. Forts, Palaces, awe–inspiring monuments, simple villages all make Rajasthan a vivid and evocative destination. This tour gives a truly comprehensive insight into Rajasthan.

London • Delhi • Mandawa • Bikaner • Jaisalmer • Luni • Udaipur • Jojawar • Jaipur • Agra • Delhi • London

30 October - 14 November 2010

14 Nights - 16 Days ~ From £2,195

This is a journey of exploration: delve into the lifeand culture of the people of fascinating Rajasthan. Forts, Palaces, awe–inspiring monuments, simple villages all make Rajasthan a vivid and evocative destination. This tour gives a truly comprehensive insight into Rajasthan.

London • Delhi • Mandawa • Bikaner • Jaisalmer • Luni • Udaipur • Jojawar • Jaipur • Agra • Delhi • London

13th TO 27th November 2010

14 Nights - 15 Days ~ From £2,945

Nepal home of the highest mountains perched on the roof of the world, dominated by some of the highest peaks of Himalayan rangeincluding the mighty Mount Everest. It's a land of medieval towns, villages, ancient temples, monasteries, and the friendly Newar People.Nepal boasts a number of UNESCO world heritage listed sites, seven of which lie within the Kathmandu valley. These ancient temple andpalace complexes are inspiring examples of skilled craftsmanship, intricate woodcarving, Bronze statues and painted Thankas.

To the south in the jungle of the Terai can be found some of the richest wildlife areas in Asia. Once a Royal hunting ground, nowadays,open to visitors in search of the Bengal Tiger and the One Horned Rhinoceros. Lumbini one of the most important religious sites in theworld where Gautama Siddhartha Buddha was born, and now a great pilgrim site.

London • Kathmandu • Dhulikhel • Nepalguni • Pokhra • Lumbini • Kathmandu • London

5 - 14 February 2011

10 days – 9 nights ~ From £ 1,590

A delightful journey through ‘Godsown Country’. Relax in the coolertemperatures of the Hill country,learn about the history of tea anddelight in the beauty of the Eravikulam National Park. Enjoy aguided jungle walk in Periyar NationalPark. Later unwind on the shores ofVembanad Lake embarking on a lazyhouseboat cruise on the Backwaters.

London • Cochin • Munnar • Periyar • Kumarakom • Cochin • London

14th - 22nd May 2011

8 days – 7 nights ~ From £ 1,109

The Toubkal Ascent is an exciting and a challenging adventure but no less rewarding. There are a few days of walking in the hills, staying in the local communities, before you tackle the summit. Then there is a chance to relax in Marrakech.

London • Marrakech • Tiziane • Aazib Tamsoult–Neltner • The Summit•
Imlil • Marrakech • London