Nothing will expand your cultural horizons quite like travel. From the food to the customs to the architecture, getting a feel for another culture truly enriches your life. You notice things that are familiar and also things that are strikingly different. The world’s greatest museums and historical sites may be the highlights of your trip. But you can also get culture fix by simply discovering a restaurant off the tourist trail.
Some of our most popular cultural highlights include Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat and Chichén Itzá. Once you have an idea of the kind of cultural experience you’re looking to build your itinerary around, then get in touch with your requirements and one of our concierge team will be in touch with you to build the perfect itinerary for you.
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PeruMachu Picchu and Cusco
From 7 days - Tailor-made from £1295Did 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...View Itinerary
ItalyItaly’s Art Heritage
From 10 days - Tailor-made from £2745No 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...View Itinerary
FranceFrench Art And Culture
From 10 days - Tailor-made from £5775France 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,...View Itinerary
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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.
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Tailor-MadeItalyNaples and Amalfi Coast
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...
Tailor-MadeFranceExperience London And Paris
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,...
Tailor-MadeArgentinaArgentina and Uruguay
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...
Tailor-MadeCambodiaIndochina Heritage Road: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
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,...
Tailor-MadeJapanA Taste Of Japan
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...
Tailor-MadeVietnamA Taste Of Vietnam
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...
Tailor-MadeBrazilBrazil: Culture And Cuisine
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...
Tailor-MadeSri LankaSri Lanka Culture, Elephants and Jungle Safari
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...
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Other Highlights For A Culture Vacation
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.
