Italy is sometimes referred to as ‘Bel Paese’ (beautiful country) and on our group tours to Italy, you’ll quickly learn why. This peninsula, jutting into the Mediterranean has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country.
Construction on Rome’s iconic amphitheater, the Colosseum, was completed in 80 AD and it was able to seat more than 50,000 people.
This European country is and has been home to many great artists, with many examples of their work on display in museums throughout the country.
Along with beautiful artistic works, on our group tours to Italy you’ll also experience the incredible natural beauty of this country, and the friendliness of the Italian people.
Adriatic Tours - Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina & Montenegro
Our Adriatic tours are something every traveller should experience at some point: charming, old-world villages, mountains rising straight out of an intensely blue sea, blanketed by thick forests, romantic castles, a relaxed pace of life. This is the Adriatic.
The beautiful Mostar bridge in Bosnia Herzegovina was destroyed in 1993 during the civil war, but has, thankfully, been rebuilt. This iconic bridge, also known as Stari Most, originally took 10 years to build, and was completed in 1567.
The area is known for its turbulent past, with the breakup of the former Yugoslavia leaving six smaller countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. Today, the region is peaceful and thriving and is becoming a popular destination for travellers.
Middle East Tours – Land of Many Contrasts
The best way to explore what is considered by many to be the cradle of civilizations is on one of our Middle East tours, where we explore the history, religions, culture and art of countries throughout the Middle East.
At Petra in Jordan, the facade of The Treasury, hewn from solid rock, is nearly 39 metres high and dates back to the second century BC.
The complex nature of this region’s history is revealed through our exploration of its countless, incredible archeological sites and ruins.
Central America Tours – A Tale of Two Oceans
Often overlooked in the past, Central America tours are becoming increasingly popular. And why not? Central America has so much to offer travellers!
Found deep in the jungle of Guatemala’s Petén Province is the ancient Mayan archeological site of Tikal, with its steep-sided stone temples. Tikal National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Its geography varies from beautiful white sand beaches, to almost lunar, volcanic landscapes, to thick jungles which occasionally reveal their treasures in ancient Mayan and Aztec ruins. There are likely still ruins hidden deep in Central American jungles, waiting to be discovered!
Eastern Europe Travel – Off Europe’s Beaten Path
Eastern Europe travel should be at the top of your destination list if you’re looking for quaint villages, a rich history, interesting culture and, to top it all off, beautiful scenery.
Bojnice Castle, located in Bojnice, Slovakia, is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, and dates back to the 12th century.
Intrepid travellers have made Eastern Europe one of their top travel picks, in no small part due to untouched forests blanketing the bases of snow-capped peaks, crumbling ancient ruins practically around every corner, and plentiful, colorful festivals with friendly locals singing and demonstrating their local dances.
Ten Questions for a Tour Leader: Jonathan Hodgson
Jonathan floats above the temples of Bagan, Myanmar in a hot air balloon.
As far as expert tour leaders go, Jonathan Hodgson is at the top of his game. Those who have travelled with him before, or regularly as some of our clients do, comment about the endless kindness he exudes and wealth of knowledge he extends.
