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We are the leading cultural tour specialists, organising highbrow Mediterranean cruises, a unique series of all-inclusive music festivals and around 200 small-group tours every year in Europe, the Middle East and the USA.
We do not levy surcharges.

What our clients say:

‘Better than excellent... engaging and insightful lecturers, responsive and friendly staff, amazing sites/sights plus a very comfortable ship.’
In Pursuit of Caravaggio, Sept 2008
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What the press say:

‘… the top choice for expert-led, small-group tours, thanks to the quality of its guides, accommodation and planning.’
Daily Telegraph, January 2008
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2010 Tours
We now have the dates for many tours in 2010 exclusively online. Full details are available via our 2010 Tours page >>

'As near as perfect a holiday as can be. I look forward to joining you on another cruise in 2009.' Outstanding cultural cruise itineraries for Autumn 2009. 
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Latest news

Haydn in Vienna
15 June 2009
There are places still available on this one-off music festival, commemorating the bicentenary of the death of Josef Haydn, one of the most celebrated and influential composers in history.
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On a cruise to Libya
01 June 2009
Writer Ian Irvine travelled on last autumn's The Romans in Africa cruise and his article on the cruise has just been published in the Financial Times.
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Christmas & New Year Tours
25 May 2009
We are pleased to announce the launch of our small-group tours taking place over Christmas and new year. These tours comprise some of our most popular tours of the year and all eight can now be booked online.
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