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Leading cultural tours since 1988. Our specialist itineraries are meticulously planned and rooted in knowledge of the destination and of the subject matter.
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All maintain a cultural focus – art, architecture, archaeology, gardens, literature, music, history, geology, gastronomy, even our walking tours. Our cultural tours are each led by expert lecturers – esteemed art historians, musicologists, archaeologists and historians.

31/07/2026

In our latest video, Cambridge historian Dr Jean-Michel Johnston points to some of the remarkable history behind the river and the places we visit on our Rhine: Empire, Reformation & Romanticism cruise in September 2027. From the great medieval cities that flourished along its banks to the events of the Reformation that transformed Europe, he outlines why the Rhine has played such a central role in the continent's history.

Travelling alongside five distinguished experts, including Jean-Michel, our 2027 cruise combines lectures on board with expert-led visits ashore, offering a rich interpretation of the history, art and architecture of one of Europe's defining waterways.

12–19 September 2027. Find out more: bit.ly/4c94XBm

Photo of Gutenberg Bible (Shuckburgh copy): Gutenberg Museum ©Carsten Costard

29/07/2026

UNESCO has announced its newest World Heritage Sites, with several places of outstanding cultural and historical significance added to the list this year.

A number feature on our tours, including the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, Mount Olympus in Greece, the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in India and the whitewashed village of Sidi Bou Saïd in Tunisia.

Discover these newly recognised UNESCO sites with our expert-led tours and experience the history, architecture and landscapes that have now joined the World Heritage List: bit.ly/4yJ113X

27/07/2026

Discover the ideas that shaped the Arts & Crafts movement in the landscape that inspired them.

Our five-day 'Arts & Crafts in the Lake District' tour visits remarkable houses, churches and museums, including Blackwell, Brantwood and Naworth Castle, while tracing the legacy of John Ruskin, William Morris and the designers who found inspiration in the Lakes. We spend all four nights in a Grade II* listed Georgian mansion on the shores of Lake Windermere, perfectly placed to experience one of Britain's most beautiful landscapes through its architecture, craftsmanship and cultural history.

17–21 May 2027. Find out more: bit.ly/4fDWPdl

25/07/2026

Discover the extraordinary legacy of medieval Lombardy on our 8-day tour based in Milan this October. From the magnificent Duomo, Leonardo da Vinci’s 'Last Supper' and the artistic treasures of the Pinacoteca di Brera to the historic cities of Bergamo, Cremona, Pavia and Vigevano, uncover the story of the powerful Visconti and Sforza dynasties through Romanesque churches, Renaissance masterpieces, imposing castles and little-visited towns in one of Italy’s most fascinating regions.

'Milan & Medieval Lombardy' departs from 19–26 October 2026. Find out more: bit.ly/4pFyEQe

23/07/2026

Last week, participants enjoyed our 'Finland: Aalto & Others' tour, exploring the work of Alvar Aalto, often described as 'the poet of international modernism'.

Highlights included visits to Seurasaari Island's open-air museum, which celebrates Finland's vernacular architecture, the Aalto House and Studio, the University campus at Otaniemi, designed by Aalto, and Helsinki's striking central library, Oodi. The tour also ventured to Seinäjoki to visit the Cross of the Plains Church, through Finland's beautiful Lakeland to discover Muurame Church and Säynätsalo Town Hall, and to Noormarkku for a special visit to the celebrated Villa Mairea.

Find out more about this tour: https://bit.ly/4pxuDxh

21/07/2026

Our 8-day tour of Dresden over Christmas 2026 offers an exploration of the city's fine 18th- and 19th-century architecture and outstanding art collections, alongside music performances at the renowned Semperoper and Kulturpalast.

Beginning with an introductory walk through the city, you'll discover the beauty of the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger and some of Dresden's most treasured museums. The itinerary also includes a visit to the ancient town of Meissen, where European hard-paste porcelain was first developed, a visit to the Albertinum, Schloss Pillnitz, Residenzschloss and the picturesque town of Pirna. Highlights include an evening performance of 'The Nutcracker', concerts at both the Kulturpalast and the Semperoper, and a visit to the Kügelgenhaus, home to the Museum of Dresden Romanticism.

Book now for 21–28 December 2026 on our website: bit.ly/4hoH6B6

19/07/2026

With Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated 'The Odyssey' bringing Homer’s epic journey back into the spotlight, there has never been a better time to explore the landscapes, legends and ancient sites that shaped Greek civilisation. A retelling of Odysseus’s long voyage home from the Trojan War, the film includes scenes shot in Greece’s south-west Peloponnese region.

Our 'Sailing the Aegean' and 'Sailing the Peloponnese' cruises offer the chance to discover ancient Greece from the sea, visiting some of its most evocative sites including Mycenae, Knossos, Delos, Olympia and Delphi, accompanied by expert lecturers who bring the history and mythology to life.

Follow in the footsteps of heroes, explore the landscapes that inspired Homer’s world, and experience Greece’s extraordinary landscapes and heritage from the comfort of a small, exclusively chartered ship.

Discover our Greek cruises: bit.ly/3TaArk4

17/07/2026

Last week, participants enjoyed our inaugural 'History & Art on the Danube' cruise, exploring the rich history, art and culture of the Habsburg Empire.

Among the highlights were exclusive private visits to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where guests enjoyed uninterrupted access to masterpieces by Raphael, Bruegel and Vermeer, and the Upper Belvedere to see Klimt's iconic 'The Kiss'.

Another highlight was a visit to the magnificent library at St. Florian Monastery in Upper Austria, a Baroque masterpiece with a spectacular frescoed ceiling by Bartolomeo Altomonte and more than 130,000 volumes, complemented by an organ recital on the famous Bruckner organ.

Next September, we're setting sail again – this time along the Rhine. Join us for a journey through eight centuries of European history, from empire and religious reform to the age of Romanticism.

Find out more: bit.ly/44EbKPw

15/07/2026

Autumn is one of the loveliest seasons to travel, making October an ideal time to explore. Temperatures remain comfortably warm and skies are bright across Spain and Italy, while cooler conditions make it the perfect season to discover Oman, from the dramatic Western Hajar Mountains to the vast dunes of the Wahiba Sands.

Book your October tour now: bit.ly/4wNkq2d

13/07/2026

Join us for a celebration in the most beautiful city on earth with our 'Monteverdi in Venice' tour: a six-day exploration of the composer's finest works in all their pioneering, expressive glory.

Featuring six performances by some of the world's leading interpreters, including the Academy of Ancient Music, I Fagiolini and Odhecaton, alongside daily talks by Professor John Bryan, this immersive festival offers a rich insight into Monteverdi's music. Concerts take place in private palaces, glorious churches and lavishly decorated scuole, where masterpieces by Tintoretto and Titian provide a sublime backdrop.

MRT's artistic director, Lizzie Watson explains more in our video.

12–17 November 2026. Book now: bit.ly/4yj5hqS

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