Extraordinary experiences with extraordinary people

Travel along Norway’s coast on a round-trip from Bergen to Kirkenes with plenty of opportunities to witness nature’s beautiful light show

Enjoy two nights at a luxury resort, see England vs Wales and hear from rugby legend Chris Ashton

Sail the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde in a stateroom on luxury SS Bon Voyage and enjoy multiple wine tastings

Hear from historian Anthony Seldon and visit key sites on the Ypres Salient, Arras, The Somme, and Amiens

Visit the Horta Museum, enjoy a gala dinner with Eric and take a guided walking tour of Art Deco and Art Nouveau Brussels

Join experts as you delve into the life and times of author, Jane Austen, and celebrate the 250th anniversary of her birth

Enjoy an exclusive talk from Andrew Graham-Dixon, visit several art museums and explore pretty villages on the Côte d'Azur

Explore Westminster Abbey, Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle, with a talk from historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman

Enjoy an Agatha Christie-themed tour of Torquay, with visits to several locations with fascinating links to the Queen of Crime

Visit many of the Venetian Lagoon’s most beautiful sights and discover Torcello, Chioggia, Murano and Burano, painting a picture of life in this elegant Italian region

See several of Norfolk’s finest stately homes, hear a talk from royal historian Lucy and stay at a cosy four-star hotel

Discover masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt and more and enjoy a private viewing at the world-famous Mauritshuis with a top art critic

Meet Lee Durrell, explore Corfu from a five-star hotel base, and enjoy a performance of The Durrell Suite by the Corfu Philharmonic

Discover the rugged landscapes and diverse wildlife of the Isles of Scilly, with a talk from the head of the isles’ renowned subtropical gardens

Watch the Italian maestro perform in his hometown and enjoy a four-night stay in romantic Lucca, on this summertime tour of beautiful Tuscany

Explore nine spectacular islands, visit historic monuments, idyllic beaches and informative museums while based in two welcoming hotels with delicious food

Join a leading historian and archaeologist on an exclusive tour of the Vesuvian archaeological sites, Herculaneum and the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Explore iconic landmarks and monuments in Potsdam and Central Berlin, as you follow Katja Hoyer’s book Blood and Iron