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Nothing expands your cultural horizons quite like travel. From cuisine and customs to arts and architecture, the best way to really get to know a destination is to immerse yourself in its cultural life. Our gay culture vacations let you explore global locations far and wide, giving you an immediate opportunity to truly enrich your world.
At Out Of Office, our gay culture vacations connect you to your destinations in a fun and profoundly interesting way. From the world’s greatest museums and bucket list archaeological sites, to that quaint little restaurant frequented by locals, you will explore off the beaten path, just the way you like it.
Some of our most popular cultural highlights are the spectacular ancient cities of Peru’s Machu Picchu, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Mexico’s Chichen Itza. To book your gay culture vacation to remember, contact a member of our sales concierge team today.
Getting to Machu Picchu: A Step-By-Step Guide Machu Picchu has been at the top of my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I have always been fascinated by the Incan Civilisation, and Machu Picchu is the jewel...
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Did someone mention bucket list? This extraordinary itinerary takes you to one of the seven wonders of the world – Machu Picchu. Exploring Peru you’ll learn about the history of Lima before flying to the Sacred Valley. You’ll travel to...
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No other country has an artistic heritage quite on a par with Italy. A disproportionate amount of the world’s greatest artists were Italian. Truman Capote likened being in Venice to “eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.” You’ll...
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France boasts a great artistic heritage. By the middle of the 19th-century Paris was the undisputed epicentre of art and fashion. All other European countries looked on with envy. From the galleries of Paris to the chateaus of the Loire Valley,...
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Discover magical Italy in this incredible tour that takes in Naples, Pompeii and the island of Capri. Staying in beautiful accommodation you’ll visit some of Italy’s most beautiful towns, cities and the stunning island of Capri. See Pompeii which Mount...
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You haven’t “done” Europe until you’ve acquainted yourself with its two most influential cities. In London, you’ll see everything from Buckingham Palace to the bustling streets of Soho. Paris is only a short train ride away. In the French capital,...
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This Argentina and Uruguay adventure is perfect for a honeymoon, or simply for those who are looking to explore two of South America’s most fabulous countries. Start in Argentina’s capital city Buenos Aires, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Then...
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This stunning itinerary takes in four countries in what is sure to be the journey of a lifetime. Whilst staying in luxury accommodation, you’ll get the chance to see the highlights of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. Exploring culture, cuisine,...
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Japanese food is so dynamic it puts most other cuisines to shame. Japan has the highest life expectancy in the world which is in no small part due to its healthy and varied diet. This itinerary will introduce you to...
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Discover Vietnam by exploring its culinary scene in major cities like Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. You’ll also visit small a fishing village and dine in a Vietnamese home. Cruising along the Red River Delta you’ll see snapshots of Vietnamese life as...
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Take a trip to the Amazon and explore Brazil through its food and wildlife. You’ll see how chocolate is made at a cocoa plantation, and discover the traditions of an indigenous community that remain unchanged after centuries. You’ll also taste...
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Immerse yourself in Sri Lankan life. Exploring the open air bazaars and markets, visiting temples and playing with elephants, this itinerary has it all. You’ll see the stunning archaeological sites in Anuradhapura and experience an elephant back safari. You’ll have...
Machu Picchu was built by the Incas in the 15th century. No one knows exactly what purpose it served, but it was clearly a fortress and royal residence of some kind. When the conquistadors invaded Peru and brought down the Inca civilization, Machu Picchu was abandoned and forgotten. It was “rediscovered” in the early 20th-century. It’s been the major cultural highlight of Peru ever since. The so-called Lost City of the Incas has to be seen once in a lifetime.
Ayutthaya was once the capital of Thailand. It prospered from 1350 to 1767, when it was overrun by the Burmese. Today and it’s a splendid ruin and major cultural highlights of Thailand. It takes roughly an hour to drive from Ayutthaya to Bangkok.
Cancun is a great resort destination and a perennial favourite for Out Of Office travellers. Many of the resorts offer all-inclusive options, so you can unwind and indulge all you like. Eventually, all the relaxation could become exhausting and you may be craving a culture fix. If so, take a trip to Chichén Itzá and catch a glimpse of the Mayan civilization that once prospered in what is now Mexico. The temples are remarkably well preserved.
Santorini is one of our most popular trips for a romantic vacation. If you’re looking for a culture fix in Santorini head to Akrotiri. Here you’ll see a rare glimpse of life in the Bronze Age. The Minoans once flourished in these parts until the eruption of Thera unleashed a wave of destruction around 3,500 years ago. The volcanic eruption preserved some of the frescoes painted by Minoan artists. They’re some of the world’s oldest surviving artworks.
Art enthusiasts will be enthralled by Italy. European aristocrats used to set out on grand tours of the continent to discover the cultural highlights of the Renaissance and antiquity. In many ways, the grand tours created tourism as we now know it. Unless you’d visited Italy and seen its great artworks, you wouldn’t have been considered cultured.
The constituent parts of the UK are made up of very ancient cultures. When Lincoln Cathedral was completed in 1311, it was the world’s tallest buildings and the first building to ascend higher than the Great Pyramid Of Giza. The UK’s vast capital city was originally founded by the Romans, partly abandoned when they left and later the centre of the world’s biggest empire. London is a great cultural highlight, as it combines ancient history with hyper-modernity.
Group Trip Departs: • 12th March 2023
Surround yourself with ancient history and a sense of spirituality as you delight in the unbridled freedom of mountainous Bhutan on this unique luxury group trip. The home of Buddhism, the Himilayas, and a plethora of breathtaking natural vistas, there’s...
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The jewel in the crown, Rajasthan is perhaps India at its most archetypal. This vast expanse is the country’s biggest region and is littered with medieval forts, palaces, and more national parks than anywhere else in India. With multicolored craft...
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With a wealth of beauty and awe-inspiring diversity, India is a country that promises to enchant. Overflowing with culture and home to a number of distinct regions, it’s the epitome of an international melting pot. Through our Classical India tailor-made...
Group Trip Departs: • 13th May 2023
Experience the Africa of your dreams with this bucket-list trip. Discover extraordinary wildlife on a Kenyan safari and a life-changing gorilla trek in Rwanda. From the views of Mount Kenya to the wide grasslands of the Masai Mara, there is...
Group Trip Departs: • 21st February 2023
Embark on this tropical adventure, filled with exciting activities in breathtaking settings. On this 8-day gay group trip through Belize, you will be exploring the lush jungles of Central America and find ancient Mayan ruins. You will also be staying...
Group Trip Departs: • 3rd June 2023
Spend 13 days sailing around Scotland, visiting many of the most regal historical sites. From the burial place of 50 Scottish kings to the current queen’s castle Balmoral. You’ll also visit Macbeth’s Cawdor castle, and visit the battlefields of the...
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