Follow Roman history from the origins of the Empire to the unification of Italy. The Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in Rome, Renaissance Florence and the splendour of St Mark’s Square in Venice brings it all to life

Ideal for the independent traveller, with an included half day sightseeing tour and plenty of time to explore at your leisure. Then take the fast route to France on the high speed Eurostar, for 3 nights in Paris.

Cesky Krumlov in winter is a scene straight out of a Christmas card! While the size and preservation of Prague’s historic centre is unrivalled in Europe. The tour culminates historically, with a visit to Shönbrunn Palace.

Seeing medieval Rothenburg in its finest winter setting! Pulling on your hat, coat & gloves to rub shoulders with the locals and to sip the warm mulled wine at the colourful Christmas Markets.

A perfect balance of touring, cruising and Cairo sightseeing. Four fabulous nights relaxing on your Nile cruise, before disembarking for two more nights back in Cairo to complete your sightseeing.

This tour stays in Venice, Rome, Lucerne & Paris. Florence is just a short drive from Rome, requiring only a one night stay here.

The labyrinths of the imperial cities of the Meknes, Fez and Marrakesh contrast with the dramatic gorges and oases of the snowcapped High Atlas Mountains and the solitude of the Saharan desert that lies beyond.

This feature packed tour of mainland Greece is well paced and expertly planned. In fact, it is so successful that it has operated, due to popular demand, virtually unchanged for 20 years. Suited to visitors with limited vacation time.

High tea on the terraces in Aswan, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the awesome temple complex of Karnak are just three of many highlights. The story of King Tutankhamun - at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and later visiting the Valley of the Kings.

The Pyramids, Sphinx, Karnak, Egyptian, Museum, West Bank are all here but this tour distinguishes itself from all others by including the temples of Abu Simbel.