Our clients are an erudite bunch, which is why we have so many cultural trips in our portfolio. We know about the desire to feel some much needed sun on your face, but that at other times it's more important to explore the mysteries and mindsets of another culture. Even better if the two types of holiday can be combined in one.
We offer trips to explore the world from the Mayan ruins of Central America to the tombs and terracotta troops of China, but fortunately many of the planet's finest cultural highlights are right on our metaphorical doorstep, be that the perfection of the Pantheon in Rome, the art collection at the Hermitage in St Petersburg or the ancient artefacts of Egypt. Add access to some of the finest guides around, and we think we could keep the hungriest culture vulture satisfied.
Holiday Destinations
Itineraries
Best for: Couples and Families
Cities, Civilisations and the Caribbean Coast
Mexico is the ultimate destination for a culture, cuisine and
Caribbean coast combo holiday. This two-week holiday will take you
from bustling,...
15 Days
From £4,840pp
Best for: Couples
Ancient Architecture and Cultural Hot Spots: A Luxury City Break to Rome
Such is the breadth and depth of history, art and culture in
Rome that you could easily dedicate a Big Short Break to one of
many themes. However,...
3 Days
From £1,190pp
Best for: Couples and Families
Pre-Columbian Ruins in Mexico
Modern Mexico offers everything you could ask in a luxury
holiday; culture, delicious food and some truly wonderful beaches,
and in this 16-day...
16 Days
From £5,350pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families and Solo Travellers
Ruins, Rituals and Mystical Landscapes in Guatemala
Guatemala is home to immeasurable cultural and natural
treasures, which can be appreciated while staying in extremely
stylish properties. This...
9 Days
From £2,920pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
A Taste of the Nile
This ten day trip through Egypt takes in some of the very best
the country has to offer; from exploring the Pyramids near Cairo,
to cruising...
10 Days
From £3,080pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Groups and Solo Travellers
Peru in Style
Peru's ancient landscapes and culture-rich cities are all the
more rewarding when explored in style. This 18-day itinerary takes
you to the foodie...
18 Days
From £5,735pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Temples and Trekking in Cambodia and Vietnam
Active culture vultures rejoice, we've come up with the perfect
17-day itinerary that allows you to stretch those legs and get out
exploring...
17 Days
From £3,850pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
The Ultimate Indochina Trip
Long trips around Asia aren't just for backpackers, and the
temples, scenery and culture in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are some
of the most impressive...
29 Days
From £5,710pp
Where to go
Pyramids and the Red Sea
Still one of the classic destinations, Egypt is a long-standing Original Travel favourite. Cairo may be a little on the hectic side, but with...
Yucatan Peninsula
A holiday in its own right, Mexico's southern tip combines Mayan archaeological sites with Caribbean beaches.
St Petersburg
Built in defiance of nature and logic, St. Petersburg is a monument to the will of Peter the Great. His city became a ‘window on the West’...
New York
Does it need an introduction? Go shopping, go partying, stay in an uber cool urban hotel, and enjoy your bite out of the Big Apple.
Bilbao, San Sebastian and Rioja
The Basque Country and Rioja offer world class wine, award-winning gastronomy, outstanding contemporary art and architecture, culture, surfing,...
Minas Gerais
Between Salvador to the north and Rio to the south and inland from the coast lies the state of Minas Gerais, the heart of the gold mining activity...
Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
Spend time exploring the galleries and workshops of Siem Reap before the highlight; the awe-inspiring temples of the Angkor site.
Dalmatian Coast
Combine beautiful Mediterranean coastline with cosmopolitan and lively cities on your Dalmatian Coast holiday.
Guatemala
One of the more 'original' destinations on the Original Travel books, Guatemala is a near perfect distillation of all that's so alluring about...
Where to Stay
Miro Hotel
The hotel is located just a couple of hundred feet from two of the city’s top attractions: the famous Guggenheim Museum, and the Museum of...
Ellerman House & Villas
Ellerman House is perhaps Cape Town’s most exclusive address – a luxury boutique hotel of just eleven rooms (and two seriously lux villas)...
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