Tripsmiths

16/10/2026

Happy World Food Day! 🍝

Because travel is all about embracing different cultures and cuisines. These culinary tours include a number of delicious experiences.

From meeting chef James Martin, who will curate and cook a special gala dinner in Venice, to Port and w**e tastings along the Douro and delicious Parmesan, Parma ham, and Balsamic vinegar tours and tastings on our popular Bologna and Modena tour.

Savour a culinary tour:

Awaken the senses with a holiday that's oriented around local delicies and traditional cooking. Whether you're making hand-made pasta in Puglia or crafting a seafood lunch in Crete, you'll learn the practices and customs of the local area and feast on creations made with your own fair hands. Choose....

15/10/2026

Returning for 2027: The Bocelli family's Tuscany 🎶

Departing July 20, 2027 | From £3,285pp

Highlights include:
✨ Tickets for the Poltronissima section at the Teatro del Silenzio to see Andrea Bocelli live
✨ Pre-concert dinner and transfers
✨ Day tour of the Bocelli vineyards and w**e experience with Alessio Bocelli
✨ Lunch at the Officine Bocelli Restaurant

Find out more:

Enjoy a night of musical magic at Bocelli’s Teatro del Silenzio and discover Florence, Volterra. And the Tuscan Riviera. Find your next trip. Book now

13/10/2026

Treat yourself or a loved one to a luxury day trip on board the British Pullman 🛤️

Choose between three fabulous experiences:
1) Visit Blenheim Palace - departing November 26, 2026
2) Visit Bath and its Christmas market - departing November 28, 2026
3) Christmas lunch - departing December 4, 6 & 12, 2026

Make this festive season magical and one to remember ✨

Find out more:

Relax in comfort and enjoy the beautiful English countryside with a sophisticated short break aboard the iconic Belmond British Pullman train. Feel transported back in time as you travel in one of the 11 elegant Art Deco carriages and enjoy the magic and ceremony of exquisite dining on board.

08/10/2026

It's time to meet our team 🤩

This month we asked: Where is your favourite destination❓

Such variety from our team, although it's clear that European destinations are a firm favourite. If like Pippa, you love Italy, we have a whole collection of trips online, including the Italian Lakes, Pompeii, Puglia and Bologna. Visit the website for more information.

06/10/2026

Where in the world will March take you? ✈️

If you're already thinking about your 2027 holiday, take a look at our featured tours, departing in March

Our featured escapes include:
👉 5 days: Glacier Express & best of Switzerland
👉 5 days: Wintry charms of Slovenia
️👉 3 days: Wales vs England in the Six Nations
👉 6 days: Dutch Masters with Andrew Graham-Dixon
👉 5 days: Renaissance Florence with Leslie Primo

Visit the website for all departures:
https://tripsmiths.com/search?search=&month%5B%5D=March+2027

04/10/2026

Happy World Animal Day! 🐻‍❄️

Because travel is much more than discovering new destinations, it can be an opportunity to make a difference to the world. 🌎

From visiting the Panda Research Centre in Chengdu on our tour of China, to visiting the Rainforest Discovery centre, Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary and Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre on our Borneo trip. 🦧

Let's celebrate the incredible animals we share our planet with and remember the importance of protecting them for future generations.

Browse all wildlife tours:

Save up to 15%* Save up to 15%* Escorted tour Experience India’s Golden Triangle and search for tigers in the jungle In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited 18 days days, from £2,796 In association with Tripsmiths Travel Limited Next departure Oct 16 2026 Journey through the cities of the G...

01/10/2026

Our expert-led tours are one-of-a-kind, combining unique journeys with incredible experiences, in expert company.

Join our fantastic roster of experts on a wide range of trips:
🏛️ History and culture tours with specialist historians
🍴 Foodie tours with award-winning chefs
🪻 Gardening tours with horticulturists.

These trips will help you discover a destination in a new light, while learning as you travel.

Browse the collection and see who will be joining you in 2027!

Our experts have researched the most exciting locations so that we can bring you tailor-made, expert-led holidays in all corners of the world. Join our fantastic roster of experts on a wide range of trips - from history and culture trips with specialist historians to foodie tours with award-winning....

29/09/2026

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY 📣

We love to receive your feedback after you've been on tour with us. Your comments are invaluable for helping us run trips year after year, and we are always keen to improve, if we can.

We had lots of September departures, and here's just a handful of the lovely comments from very happy guests.

24/09/2026

What's hot this month? 🌞

These are the trips that our guests have been booking the most:

(1) Watch the third Test between South Africa and England with Nick Hoult
📅 12 days | Departs 30 December 2026 | From £7,295pp
🔗 https://tripsmiths.com/tours/south-africa-cricket?utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Organic+Social

(2) Explore the beautiful lakes and gardens of Northern Italy
📅 8 days | Departs 12 April, 10 May, 13 September & 12 October 2027 | From £1,995pp
🔗 https://tripsmiths.com/tours/northern-italy-lakes?utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Organic+Social

(3) Uncover the beauty and history of Venice with James Martin
📅 8 days | Departs 25 April 2027 | From £3,319pp
🔗 https://tripsmiths.com/tours/james-martin-venice?utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Organic+Social