Culture Trip

Highlights

• Step back in time on a walking tour of the Acropolis
• Soak up the atmosphere of the hip Keramikos neighbourhood in Athens
• Explore traditional fishing villages and hidden coves on a boat cruise in Milos
• Discover ancient ruins and pristine beaches in Naxos
• Uncover the secrets of authentic Greek cuisine in a cooking class

Highlights

• Explore the Caucasus Mountains and trek to a remote church
• Visit Mtskheta, a Unesco World Heritage site
• Taste Georgian wine and learn to cook traditional dishes
• Hike the lush hilly forests of Lagodekhi National Park
• Soak in the famed sulphur baths of Tbilisi

Highlights

• Cycle down the Douro River to the Atlantic coast, from Porto to Matosinhos
• Float down the vineyard-lined Douro Valley on a rabelo boat
• Sample locally produced wine in the lesser-known Alentejo region
• Watch the sunset from the Troia Peninsula
• Stroll along the secluded beaches of Sesimbra

Highlights

• Snorkel, kayak and stand-up paddleboard in the Itabaca Channel
• Sleep alongside giant tortoises in El Chato nature reserve
• Hike along lava trails and encounter spectacular birdlife on San Cristóbal
• Swim with sea lions at Punta Carola Beach
• Explore remote, uninhabited islands

Highlights

• Raft down the Colorado River through a maze of red rocks
• Hike and wild swim in Arches National Park, Utah
• Spot black bears in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
• Sip cocktails at the ‘haunted’ hotel from The Shining
• Sample a variety of Denver’s famous craft beer

Highlights

• Visit a sun bear conservation centre
• Spot orangutans and pygmy elephants while cruising down the Kinabatangan River
• Taste Sabah Tea at an organic tea farm
• Hike up Maragang Hill for awe-inspiring views of the highest mountain in Malaysia
• Learn the secrets of Dusun cuisine in a cooking class

Highlights

• Cycle past the famed architectural attractions of Rome on a guided tour
• Stay overnight in the Tuscan hills overlooking Siena
• Enjoy a San Gimignano vineyard tour, wine tasting and cooking class
• Hike along the cliffs of the Cinque Terre National Park
• Sip an aperitif on a boat tour of Lake Como

Highlights

• Stay in a floating raft house on Khao Sok Lake
• Spot exotic birds and bears on a longtail boat ride
• Kayak through the Bor Thor Mangrove Forest
• Swim with tropical fish off Hong Island
• Enjoy a sunset cruise and barbecue in Ao Nang