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ECT Travel – crafting unique journeys & remarkable holidays

We are ready to turn your travel dreams into reality. We have been creating thought-provoking travel experiences for over twenty-five years. Seeking out the secret gems and the less travelled roads hidden within each holiday destination, our journeys are designed to help you see the world in a different way. Sign up for tours that interest you and we will give you 'first dibs' at securing your place ahead of the general booking opening. All you have to do is fill in the webform link on the relevant tour page, and we will send you an email with a link to book and pay your deposit. As a small and highly experienced tour operator, we take pride in getting to know our clients, working out all the small details and making sure we provide the highest level of service so that you can relax and enjoy a perfect holiday. You can call the office and speak to us in person, and we also have an online booking service where you can access detailed information and book your holiday anytime. Once you are away, our experienced Tour Managers are there to look after you. And, it goes without saying that we will always honour our obligations; where refunds are due we will continue to arrange these promptly. ECT Travel: turning holidays into unforgettable travel experiences. Independent tour operator based in the UNESCO city of Bath, UK since 1993.

22/10/2026

We're off on a 3-night, 4-day holiday to the National Norway Quiltmeeting 2027 in the city of Oslo and you are invited!

With six months to go until we set off for our first ever holiday to the Australian Quilt Convention (yes, we are counti...
21/10/2026

With six months to go until we set off for our first ever holiday to the Australian Quilt Convention (yes, we are counting down!) we thought we'd let you know that the theme for the prestigious juried competition is 'Chaos or Harmony'. The winners will be announced at the cocktail party and the quilts displayed in a must-see exhibit.
Why not come with us in April 2027 to see them first hand - and to toast the winners at that cocktail party!

Lights, Tulips, Art! Join us on a magical winter getaway to Amsterdam and put some sparkle into your January.
20/10/2026

Lights, Tulips, Art! Join us on a magical winter getaway to Amsterdam and put some sparkle into your January.

Here is our CEO Theresa McDermott at the Darjeeling-the Himalayan Mountain Institute celebrating when, on 29th May 1953...
20/10/2026

Here is our CEO Theresa McDermott at the Darjeeling-the Himalayan Mountain Institute celebrating when, on 29th May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. She is learning a lot from her guide, Mr Anand Joshi courtesy of our local agent SITA.


Jennifer Kristensson and her mother Ulrika Ritzén led such a fascinating tour to Sweden's Jämtland region last month tha...
19/10/2026

Jennifer Kristensson and her mother Ulrika Ritzén led such a fascinating tour to Sweden's Jämtland region last month that we're already making plans to return in September 2027!

Why not join them on this immersive adventure into the rich traditions of the region's folk craft, from Sámi pewter thread embroidery on leather to the intricate wool embroidery of traditional regional costumes?

Pop across to our Textile Tours webpage and sign up to hear when booking opens.

The hotels & Riads on our Imperial Cities, Gardens & Souks of Morocco Holiday with Antonia Lloyd Owen have all been chos...
18/10/2026

The hotels & Riads on our Imperial Cities, Gardens & Souks of Morocco Holiday with Antonia Lloyd Owen have all been chosen for their comfort, hospitality and local character. Look forward to the Grand Villa de France in Tangier; the Riad la Maison Bleue in Fes; La Tour Hassan in Rabat and the legendary Riad Kniza in Marrakech. Meals range from simple lunches in local restaurants to memorable dinners such as the final evening at Dar Yacout with drinks on the rooftop, a fitting close to an unforgettable Moroccan adventure.​​ Can you resist? Book your place today!

Our new Winter Getaway to Amsterdam is a glittering art fest from start to finish. Timed to coincide with 15th edition o...
17/10/2026

Our new Winter Getaway to Amsterdam is a glittering art fest from start to finish. Timed to coincide with 15th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival, which transforms the city’s historic canals into a glowing open-air gallery, we have also included tickets to Yayoi Kusama at the Stedelijk Museum - one of Europe’s hottest exhibitions and a guided tour of masterworks from the Dutch Golden Age.

And there are tulips too!

16/10/2026

Our holiday exploring the textile heritage of southern India is filled with carefully curated experiences from two mornings at the India International Quilt Festival 2027 to artisan visits and hands-on workshops that together reveal the living heritage behind South India’s textiles.
We have also created two options to extend your holiday with immersive journeys into the textile and cultural heritage of Kerala or Karnataka. Book your place on our Textile Tours web page.

Our textile loving friend Janice came with us to Carrefour - The European Quilt Show 2026. "It's such a special event wi...
15/10/2026

Our textile loving friend Janice came with us to Carrefour - The European Quilt Show 2026. "It's such a special event with so many quilts displayed in the churches and halls of four neighbouring villages in a lovely part of France," she says. We agree which is why we're already busy putting the final touches to our 2027 tour! Why not sign up and be the first to hear when this every popular holiday opens for booking? Just pop across to our Textile Tours webpage.
Image shows Urban Poetry by Kelly Spell. Photo courtesy Janice Beech

Our sparkling winter city break to Amsterdam comes with a taste of spring. Timed to coincide with National Tulip Day, ma...
14/10/2026

Our sparkling winter city break to Amsterdam comes with a taste of spring. Timed to coincide with National Tulip Day, marking the start of the growing season, Nationale Tulpendag is a pop up 'pick-your-own' garden on Museumplein 'planted' with a display of tens of thousands of colourful tulips which the public are able to 'pick'.
It's just what we all need to brighten the dark days of January.
Book your place on our Short City Breaks webpage.
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