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Check out our range of unusual travel experiences on offer
Taj Express
Experience the richness of Indian culture and colour on this classic short tour that takes in Delhi, both old and new, the famous Taj Mahal and the stunning Pink City of Jaipur....
Treasure Trove!
Want to see the unusual and experience the extraordinary? Take a look at our treasure chest of unusual holidays and travel events. Why not witness the Perseids meteor shower from the dramatic setting of the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan, view the magic of Ramses at the Sun festival at Luxor or witness a solar eclipse with us. If you'd like to experience traditional Berber culture, come with us on the bi-annual migration of the Berbers in Morocco. For an authentic taste of India try our India on the menu tour in beautiful Goa, where you can learn to cook up a curry that will make your friends jealous! Read on abundance of exciting holiday ideas to whet your appetite.
Some of our special interest tours have scheduled departures dates, whilst some can be started any day of the year – you choose!
China - Harbin ice festival & Expo
A Chinese New Year - 11 daysEver slid down an Ice luge or climbed a castle made from solid ice blocks? Climb the Great wall on Christmas day, explore the Longman Grottoes or tackle a terracotta Warrior! Hotpot and Peking duck topped off with a 5 star New Year’s Eve at the Harbin International Ice Sculpture Festival.
Discover dazzling Shanghai and ancient Suzhou in combo with the 2010 World Expo! Filled to the brim with the latest gadgets, technologies and gizmos, the Expo in Shanghai is set to be the world’s best yet!
Egypt - Diving, Sun Festival & More
A tour coinciding with the birthday and coronation day of King Ramses II, when the sun’s rays align twice a year and illuminate the inner sanctum of the temple at Abu Simbel.
Spring clean the Nile! Our eco egypt tour concentrates on special enviornmental initiatives organised by us, helping the environment and the people.
Red Sea Diving
Scuba diving in the Red Sea - whether you’re a novice or experienced PADI diver, we offer a range of packages to suit. Quite simply a diver’s nirvana.
India - Tiger Spotting & Cooking
Ranthambhore to Kanha - 15 days
Ranthambhore, Bharatpur and Kanha National Parks. The definitive adventure for tiger and wildlife enthusiasts also takes in the legendary Taj Mahal and the historic sights of Delhi.
Set in palm-fringed Goa, this introduction to the art of cooking Indian food is a course designed especially for the enthusiastic home cook. Let the tropical sun and our expert chefs ensure you return home tanned and ready to turn out a stunning curry!
Jordan - Trek Petra & Meteor Shower
Petra Trek - 9 daysFloat in Jordan’s Dead Sea, before heading south to Wadi Dana, Wadi Araba and Dana Nature Reserve. Against a backdrop of pristine and varied countryside, we’ll trek to the incredible Rose City, entering Petra at the majestic Ad-Deir – the ancient city’s largest carved façade.
Join us for a special tour of Jordan, featuring guest guide Marguerite van Geldermalsen, author of Married to a Bedouin.
Totally Jordan Perseids Meteor Shower- 8 days
Witness the incredible Perseids Meteor Shower from our desert camp at Wadi Rum, where you will spend two nights star gazing. Combine this amazing celestial event with Roman ruins, Crusader castles, floating in the Dead Sea and exploring the ruins at the Rose City of Petra.
Africa - Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - 8 days
Probably on the list of 1000 things to do before you die is the climb to the summit of Africa ’s highest peak. It's hard work but oh so rewarding when you reach the top!
Snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest point on the African Continent, the world’s largest free-standing mountain and one of the world’s largest volcanoes. At Uhuru Peak (5895m), you’ll have impressive photo opportunities. Conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro and return to envious friends with impressive tall stories.
Himalayas - Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp - 20 daysRise to the challenge and follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary with this adventurous trek to Everest Base Camp and the beautiful Gokyo Lakes. Take in friendly Sherpa villages, monasteries, magnificent glaciers and the world's most majestic mountains
Solar Eclipses - India, Africa & China
On January 15th 2010 an annular solar eclipse will be passing through a narrow corridor of the earth and creating a sight to behold for those in its path. It will be the LONGEST annular eclipse in the 3rd millennium – the duration will not be exceeded until the year 3043! It will be visible across Africa, the Indian Ocean, India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia and we are offering special holidays in many of these areas to witness this unusual occurrence. Click here to see our range of 2010 eclipse tours.
For people who love food!
With Holiday On The Menu, you learn to cook sensational food in spectacular locations. From India to Indonesia, Morocco to Mexico, or Sydney to Seville, you'll find vibrant cities, idyllic beaches, lush country and ancient lands - all with great cuisine. Classes are intimate and deliberately small to allow for plenty of individual attention. You work with fantastic fresh produce, cooking authentic regional food. Always there are fascinating market trips with your chef. These holidays are designed to be just that - a holiday. So between cooking and lingering over long meals, there's plenty of time to yourself - to explore or just unwind. http://www.holidayonthemenu.com/
Anzac Day 2010 - Pay your respects
Anzac Digger - 5 daysStarts/Ends: Istanbul - 22 April
A short and sweet deal that incorporates Gallipoli and Istanbul, combined with sightseeing and awesome inclusions such as our traditional turkish ANZAC Eve barbecue.
Starts/Ends: Istanbul - 19 April
Kicking off in Istanbul, visit Pamukkale, ancient Ephesus and the beautiful Aegean coast before taking in ANZAC Day at Gallipoli.
Starts: Istanbul. Ends: Cairo:- departs 22 April
Our Gallipoli and Giza is a ready made 12 day combo tour! Sightsee Istanbul and attend the ANZAC Day memorials at Gallipoli then onto sunny Egypt - for pyramids, a 2 night felucca cruise and more ancint relics than you vcan shake a stick at!
Morocco - Berbers, Skiing and Surfing
Migration of the Berbers - 11 days
Trek the vast rugged expanse of the High Atlas Mountains, through the beautiful Toubkal Valley. Visit rural Berber villages tucked away on mountain sides, witness the spectacular panoramic views and explore the bustling souks in Marrakech.
Ski Surf & Moroccan Turf - 8 days
Enjoy the contrast of brilliant beaches with beautiful blue sea, and sun glinting icy white ski slopes, in a tour that combines the thrill of surfing and the adrenaline of skiing, and top it off with exploration time in mysterious Marrakech - all in 8 days!
