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 Africa Exclusive Luxury Safaris
based: Northamptonshire, UK
website: safari.co.uk
Africa Exclusive have been creating tailor-made luxury safaris for over twenty years. Offering safaris throughout southern and east Africa their knowledgeable team will help make your safari dreams come true. Of course the reality of being fifty yards from an elephant family cavorting in the refreshing Zambezi at sunset is better than any dream could be.
| animals/safari | walking/trekking safaris | photographic safaris | weddings/honeymoons | family/child friendly | escorted tours | groups | tailor made | railway tours | historical tours | Africa |
Andante
Travels
based: Wiltshire, UK
website: www.andantetravels.co.uk
Owned and run by archaeologists, Andante are leading experts in archaeological
and historical tours, taking travellers on inspiring journeys through the ancient
world. Take advantage of the expert guidance of leading archaeologists, and
uncover the past whilst tasting authentic cuisine and enjoying the ambience
of characterful, hand-picked hotels.
| archaeological tours | historical
tours | gastronomic | groups | UK | Western Europe | Eastern Europe | South
America | Africa | Asia |
Atelier de la Rose
based: Lot, France
website: www.french-rose.com
Walking holidays and guided sightseeing tours in southwest France; these are single-centre breaks, ideal for those who wish to discover the Lot Valley with its vineyards, castles, street markets, forest trails, hilltop villages and paleolithic caves. All holidays are tailor-made for individuals.
| walking/trekking/hiking | unguided walking | sightseeing | tailor made | historical tours | architectural | France |
Good Tastes of Tuscany
based: Tuscany, Italy
website: www.tuscany-cooking-class.com
Hands-on daily and weekly cooking classes with English-speaking Tuscan chefs in Florence. Undertake a wine tasting or excursion, learning about famous Tuscan wines and exploring traditional and modern cellars in Chianti, Tuscany Italy. Explore the Tuscan countryside on private excursions.
| cookery | gastronomic | wine tours | wine appreciation/tasting | ballooning | historical tours | Italy |
Grand Tourist
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.grand-tourist.com
Re-discover the art of travel; luxury tailor made services, historic palaces, gorgeous country houses, gastronomy, wine and unforgettable adventures. Travel to Champagne, Venice, Florence or experience the Monaco Grand Prix. Drive a Ferrari in Tuscany, truffle hunting in Italy, go hot air ballooning, or enjoy a camel safari in the desert of Morocco!
| tailor made | motor racing | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | wine tours | luxury/classic cars | ballooning | historical tours | Italian language | Italy | France | Western Europe | Morocco | Middle East |
Guide St. Petersburg Russia
based: St Petersburg, Russia
website: www.guidestpetersburgrussia.com
In addition to visiting all the traditional sites in St. Petersburg, your freelance tour guide, Anya, offers one-of-a-kind tour opportunities. Some of her unique tours include visiting authentic Russian homes and canal boat tours on a private boat. She can also provide visa support and visa-free documents.
| sightseeing | historical tours | narrowboat/canal/barge cruises | ballet/opera | concerts/music festivals | native peoples | theatre/shows | Russia |
Henley Cottage
located: Shropshire, UK
website: Henley Cottageg(19415)a(217594))
A holiday back in time! Former farm labourer's cottage restored to its original 19th century condition and much used as a TV set. The cottage offers a kitchen/parlour with cast-iron range, double bedroom with iron bed and fireside tin bath, twin room with wood-burner, oil lamp/candle lighting and fresh water drawn by pump. The single modern-day concession is a hot water shower and flush toilet in an outhouse in the private garden.
| historical | historical recreations | England |
Intense Peru Tours
based: Lima, Peru
website: www.intenseperu.com
Unique, adventurous travel experiences to Peru's most popular destinations like Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, Amazon Rainforest and The Lost City. Tour packages are available for groups and individuals with tour options ranging from historical to adventure. Custom designed tour and lodging arrangements are also available. Free travel brochure available.
| walking/trekking/hiking | historical tours | escorted tours | groups | sacred sites | sightseeing | river cruises | architectural | bird watching | botanical | Peru |
Karosta Prison
located: Karosta, Liepaja, Latvia
website: Karosta Prison
Not for the feint hearted! An opportunity to spend the night in a former military prison in 'prison-like' conditions – sleep on a prison bunk or iron bed and have a prison meal. Karosta Prison is considered to be even more impressive than Alcatraz and a stay here is certainly thought provoking! The prison has also been listed by Ghost Hunters International as one of the most haunted places on Earth. Overnight guests are offered free excursions around the interactive prison museum.
| ghost | historical | Latvia |
Lindum Heritage
based: Lincolnshire, UK
website: www.lindumheritage.co.uk
High quality, unique, full board short breaks across the UK with expert guides and 24 hour tour manager. Small, friendly group sizes and close personal attention. Boarding and flying in classic aircraft, hands on military experiences including handling weaponry and wearing period clothing, archaeology, general history, historic cities, churches - something for everyone!
| historical tours | archaeological tours | battlefield tours/war graves tours | vintage events | planes | sacred sites | literary tours
| escorted tours | city breaks | architectural | UK |
Motus in Sardinia
based: Sardinia, Italy
website: www.motusinsardinia.it
A Sardinia known by few, tours and sojourns designed around traveller's wishes.
Travel ideas also suitable for off-site company events. Genuine cuisine, charming
hotels, history, traditions, art and painting. High-quality trips in a marvellous
landscape, in a land of a unique culture in the Mediterranean – Sardinia.
| sailing (large boat/sail ship)
| ethical/ecotourism | cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting
| country crafts | painting/drawing | festivals/carnivals | historical tours
| tailor made | Sardinia |
Page & Moy  Featured
Site
based: Leicestershire, UK
website: Page & Moy
 For history lovers Page&Moy offer a wide choice of historical, archaeological and architectural tours and holidays. Be amazed by ancient Inca cities or Nepali temples; discover lavish Cuban architecture, gaze at wonders of the ancient world in Egypt, or combine historic temples and tigers in India.
| historical tours | archaeological tours | architectural | Worldwide |
PureTravel
based: Norfolk, UK
website: www.PureTravel.com
PureTravel brings to you specialist tour operators from around the world, ready to create your perfect holiday using their expertise. For the ultimate adventure holiday go direct to the experts based in the country you wish to visit. From Asia, Africa, Europe to the Americas go direct and save money.
| animals/safari | sightseeing | ethical/ecotourism | cycle touring | mountain biking | walking/trekking/hiking | dog sledding | historical tours | ocean cruises | canoeing/kayaking | diving/snorkelling | Worldwide |
Responsibletravel.com Featured Site
based: East Sussex, UK
website: Responsibletravel
 An impressive choice of eco friendly cultural, temple and history holidays and tours, featuring time spent discovering and learning about temples and history from specialist tour operators. With destinations right across the globe and trip styles ranging from in-depth history tours to multi-faceted trips looking at historical sites, local culture, ruined cities, tropical islands and wildlife.
| historical tours | Egypt | India | Turkey | Ghana | Ethiopia | Libya | Cuba | Peru | Cambodia | Vietnam | Indonesia | Mexico |
 Russian Tour Guide Family
based: St. Petersburg & Moscow, Russia
website: www.russiatourguidefamily.com
Russian Tour Guide Family provide professionally licensed tour guides in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Vyborg and Novgorod Russia. Preplanned and custom tours can include ballets, operas, cathedral visits, museum visits, folk shows, cultural events, hotel and apartment reservations and much more. They also provide visa free entry documents for guests arriving by cruise ship.
| historical tours | sightseeing | tailor made | ballet/opera | concerts/music festivals | Russia |
The Traveller
based: Gloucestershire, UK
website: www.the-traveller.co.uk
A leading UK specialist in archaeological, historical and cultural tours Worldwide. These tours are informal and entertaining, and are led by some of the world's experts, many of whom are past or present curators at The British Museum. Also tailor made tours and taster weekends using expert local guides.
| historical tours | archaeological tours | tailor made | Middle East | Africa | Europe | Asia | Central America | South America |
Tikalanka
Tours
based: London, UK
website: www.tikalanka.com
Tailor-made travel specialist to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, organising private,
escorted holidays to your own specifications. Create your own dream holiday
using their online holiday planner. Tropical beaches, wild elephants, ancient
Buddhas, historic cities, tea plantations and endless sunny days – now
just a click away!
| tailor made | ethical/ecotourism
| sightseeing | weddings/honeymoons | historical tours | animals/safari
| sacred sites | diving/snorkelling | walking/trekking/hiking | Sri Lanka
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Titanic Memorial Cruise
based: Bristol, UK
website: www.titanicmemorialcruise.co.uk
Miles Morgan Travel offer a totally unique cruise to commemorate the tragic voyage of the Titanic in April 1912. Sailing from Southampton the cruise will cross the Atlantic, to arrive at the Titanic site exactly 100 years on; here a memorial service will be held. The voyage will then continue to Halifax, Nova Scotia, the final resting place for many Titanic passengers, before sailing on to New York.
| historical tours | ocean cruises |
TorqTrails
based: Charente, France
website: torqtrails.com
Offering guided archaeological and historical tours in small groups based in a converted stone barn in the beautiful Charente department of France, walking with like-minded people in the footsteps of our ancestors. Accommodation is on a full board basis. All rooms are double en suite.
| archaeological tours | historical tours | escorted tours | France |
Tudor History Tours
based: East Sussex, UK
website: www.tudorhistorytours.com
Three to ten night historical Tudor packages in Southern England. choose from four themed Tudor history tours or request a tailor-made trip (for groups of 10 or more) to suit your requirements.
| historical tours | England |
Warner Leisure Hotels Featured Site
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: Best of British Heritage & Culture
 Check out Warner's 'Best of British Heritage and Culture' section and find antiques breaks, country house tours, classic cars, railway and steam experiences, castles, museums and more. Also check their 'Out & About' section for trips to military vehicle and air shows, steam trains and trips by canal barge, paddle steamer and cruise boat.
| historical tours | antiques | vintage events | railway tours | planes | narrowboat/canal/barge cruises | military vehicles | England | Wales |
Wild
Wales
based: Conwy, Wales, UK
website: www.wild-wales.co.uk
Outdoor weekends in North Wales, walking,
hiking, scrambling, climbing and simply enjoying the scenery. Our
aim is simple – to share with others our enthusiasm for wild
places, our wide experience of the outdoors and love for Eryri (Snowdonia).
Learn about Celtic history, the plants and wildlife, Welsh history
and language whilst walking the hills; or try your hand at navigation
or scrambling. Comfortable hostel, bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation.
| Walking/trekking/hiking | climbing/scrambling | navigation/orienteering | mountain
biking | historical tours | botanical | weekends/short breaks
| groups
| Christmas/New Year | Wales |
Amazing Peru
based: Cuczo, Peru
website: www.amazingperu.com
Holidays and escorted tours around Peru and South America including
Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands ...
| walking/trekking/hiking | historical
tours | animals/safari | mountaineering | South America | Central
America |
Archaeotour
based: Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
website: www.archaeotours.co.uk
Archaeological and historical tours, guided by qualified archaeologists.
| archaeological tours | historical tours
| UK | Ireland |
Atami Hotel:
Activity Holidays
based: Bodrum, Turkey
website: www.atamihotel.com/activity-holiday-Turkey.htm
Activity and special interest holidays in and around Bodrum, Turkey.
| painting/drawing | historical tours |
walking/trekking/hiking | ikebana | origami | Turkey |
Blue Marine Holiday Village
based: Campania, Italy
website: www.bluemarineitalyholiday.co.uk
Historical tours from a holiday village base, for Cilento, Paestrum, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Padula, Pertosa etc.
| historical tours | Italy |
Catswhiskerstours
based: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
website: www.catswhiskerstours.co.uk
Scotland tour guide offering history tours, Scottish battlefield tours and genealogy research trips.
| historical tours | genealogy/family history | battlefield tours/war graves tours | Scotland |
Hello Ireland Tours
based: Co. Dublin, Ireland
website: www.helloireland.com
One of Ireland's leading incoming tour operators.
| garden tours | historical tours | golf |
beer/pub tours | Ireland |
Heritage Expeditions (NZ) Ltd
based: Christchurch, New Zealand
website: www.heritage-expeditions.com
Cruises to the Sub Antarctic and Antarctica.
| ocean cruises | whale/dolphin watching | historical tours | Antarctica | Australasia
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History
on your Handlebars
based: Wiltshire, UK
website: www.historyonyourhandlebars.co.uk
Visit Stonehenge, Avebury and Bath – historical cycling holidays
on quiet lanes and trails.
| cycle touring | historical tours | England
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Lindum
Heritage
based: Lincolnshire, UK
website: www.lindumheritage.co.uk
Quality short breaks focused on archaeology and history, small groups,
practical activities.
| archaeological tours | historical tours
| archaeological digs | genealogy/family history | writing | England
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Peter
Sommer Travels
based: Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
website: www.petersommer.com
Archaeological cruises and tours around the ancient sites of Turkey
and Britain.
| archaeological tours | historical tours
| theme cruises | Turkey | Britain |
Selena Travel
based: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
website: www.selenatravel.com
Selena Travel offers adventure travel packages and expeditions to Mongolia.
| horse trail riding | native peoples | historical tours
| hunting | bird watching | Mongolia |
SpyTrek
based: Virginia, USA
website: spytrek.com
Cruises and tours to learn about real espionage and spy cases from retired intelligence and counterintelligence officers from the CIA, FBI, DOD, RCMP and KGB.
| battlefield tours/war graves tours | historical tours | theme cruises | Worldwide |
Stonehenge Tour Company (The)
based: London, UK
website: www.stonehengetours.com
Small group guided historical tours of ancient Britain, including Stonehenge, King Arthur's Avalon, Glastonbury Tor, Salisbury Cathedral, Old Sarum, Avebury Stone Circle, Tintern Abbey, Glastonbury Abbey, Wessex – the counties of the west Saxons.
| historical tours | mythology
| England | Wales |
Srm Travel
based: Istanbul, Turkey
website: www.srmtravel.com
Specialized tailor-made, special interest and adventure tours in
Turkey.
| bus/coach holidays | walking/trekking/hiking | ecological tours | historical tours | bird watching |
Turkey |
Tudor
Tours
based: Buckinghamshire, UK
website: www.tudortours.com
Historical holiday tour company specialising in the history of the
Tudor period.
| historical tours | UK |
Welsh Patagonia
based: Patagonia
website: www.welshpatagonia.com
An opportunity to learn about the early Welsh settlers and mix with descendants who've retained their Welsh language and culture in Patagonia.
| Welsh language | historical tours | Patagonia |
West
Wales Study Breaks
based: Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
website: www.westwalessb.co.uk
Short, relaxing archaeological and historical holidays based in
St Davids, Wales
| archaeological tours | historical tours
| Wales |
Wisdom Tours
based: Vermont, USA
website: www.wisdomtours.com
Cultural tours discovering the ancient civilisations of Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet, India, China and Greece; guests are immersed in living traditions, rich in history, culture and spirituality, and worlds of ancient mythology and spirituality. These tours often stay in palaces and monasteries or as guests of local people.
| historical tours | mythology
| native peoples | Asia | Greece |
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