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It's a big world out there, with many wonders to discover. Travel opens the mind and excites the senses in a myriad of different ways. Join a holiday with us to experience new cultures, historic sites, fine food and magnificent architecture, not to mention the company of fellow families.

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63 Cultural Discovery Holidays to Choose From

Vesuvius & Pompeii

Pompeii ruins with Mount Vesuvius in background

Based in Sorrento, this family holiday offers discovery and activity. Uncover the secrets of Pompeii and explore Mount Vesuvius, the ruins of Herculaneum and the beautiful island of Capri.

Destination: Italy
Duration and prices excluding international flights 7 days from £1,865 per adult, £1,865 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • May
  • Summer
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery

Arabian Adventure

The Monastery in Petra, Jordan

Snorkel amongst the coral of the Red Sea, camel trek in the Wadi Rum desert, discover the ancient Persian trade routes that passed through Kerak Castle and explore the magnificent ‘Lost City’ of Petra.

Destination: Jordan
Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £1,945 per adult, £1,695 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • May
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays

Discover Vietnam

Old Town Hoi An after sunset

Enjoy Vietnam’s highlights as well as some of its hidden gems. Explore cities including Hoi An, Hanoi and Hue then venture into the countryside and fishing villages to experience rural life.

Destination: Vietnam
Duration and prices excluding international flights 14 days from £2,095 per adult, £1,995 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays

Atlas Mountain Adventure

Group cycling in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco

On this family holiday to Morocco, you can explore the Atlas Mountains on mule rides and cycling excursions, before ending the trip with an adrenaline-filled zipline and high ropes course.

Destination: Morocco
Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £795 per adult, £695 per child
  • Age Guide: 11+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • May
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays

Ceylon Discovery

Sri Lanka is an island of incredible variety, and this active trip allows for plenty of interaction with local people and for children to learn about the island's history, religion, wildlife and wonderful food.

Destination: Sri Lanka
Duration and prices excluding international flights 13 days from £1,525 per adult, £1,225 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Safari Holidays

Pharaohs, Feluccas & Pyramids

Pharaoh statue in Luxor, Egypt

This family holiday to Egypt takes incredible journeys by road, rail and felucca to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, sail the River Nile and explore The Valley of the Kings!

Destination: Egypt
Duration and prices excluding international flights 7 days from £845 per adult, £695 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • May
  • Oct
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure

Java & Bali Highlights

With so much to discover in Java & Bali, this family holiday in Indonesia offers an unforgettable experience. Children and teenagers are sure to love the thrilling adventures on volcanoes and river rapids.

Destination: Indonesia
Duration and prices excluding international flights 10 days from £1,245 per adult, £895 per child
  • Age Guide: 10+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers

Highlights of Japan

Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Experience the best of Japan on this outstanding family adventure holiday. Highlights include technology capital Tokyo, Zen gardens, the famous bullet train and the historic city of Hiroshima.

Destination: Japan
Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £1,999 per adult, £1,699 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • May
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers

Kasbahs & Coast

Ait Benhaddou in Morocco

Experience the very best of Morocco's beauty, culture and friendly people on this trip, which travels from vibrant Marrakech, across the spectacular Atlas Mountains, to the charming fishing port of Essaouira.

Destination: Morocco
Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £665 per adult, £545 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Feb
  • Easter
  • May
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Multi-Generational Holidays

India in Style

Explore the colourful highlights of northern India on this tailor made family adventure, staying in beautiful heritage hotels and enjoying tiger safaris, cultural visits and rickshaw rides along the way.

Destination: India
Duration and prices excluding international flights 10 days from £2,095 per adult, £1,945 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Luxury Family Holidays
  • Safari Holidays

Thailand’s Golden Circuit

Wat Mahathat buddha statue in Sukhothai, Thailand

Explore ancient Thailand and its traditional villages and temples on this family holiday to Chiang Mai, Sukhothai and Bangkok as we enjoy cookery classes, bamboo rafting, cycling and city tours.

Destination: Thailand
Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £1,125 per adult, £945 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday
When To Go:
  • Feb
  • Oct
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays

Cambodia Highlights

See the highlights of the fascinating Kingdom of Cambodia on this short family holiday. Take a Tuk Tuk through the temples of Angkor, ride the bamboo train and cruise on the Mekong River.

Destination: Cambodia
Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £1,145 per adult, £845 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Feb
  • Easter
  • May
  • Oct
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers

Borneo Family Adventure

Baby orangutan in Borneo

This tailor made family itinerary includes a visit to see orangutans, a stay in a longhouse to meet a local tribe and some beach time in Kota Kinabalu, with plenty of options for nature walks and watersports.

Destination: Borneo, Malaysia
Duration and prices excluding international flights 12 days from £1,545 per adult, £695 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Water Adventure

Thailand in Style

Beach in Thailand

Spend time in the jungle on this tailor-made family adventure and stay in an eco-lodge overlooking an elephant sanctuary. Explore Bangkok's hidden gems and chill out on the stunning beaches of Phuket.

Destination: Thailand
Duration and prices excluding international flights 13 days from £4,145 per adult, £3,315 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Oct
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Luxury Family Holidays

Hanoi to Saigon

Aerial shot looking down to the boats docked at Ha Long Bay in Vietnam

This family activity holiday in Vietnam explores much of this vibrant and friendly country, travelling from north to south by train and enjoying a wealth of unique activities and experiences.

Destination: Vietnam
Duration and prices excluding international flights 11 days from £1,245 per adult, £1,145 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure

Sri Lanka in Style

Asian elephants in Sri Lanka

Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka on this stylish two-week family holiday, staying in superior accommodation and encountering an intoxicating mix of wildlife and culture.

Destination: Sri Lanka
Duration and prices excluding international flights 12 days from £1,395 per adult, £1,065 per child
  • Age Guide: 6+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Luxury Family Holidays
  • Safari Holidays

Adventure in the Andes

Cycling with a view of the Andes, Peru

A family activity holiday not to be missed! Mountains, llamas, alpacas, colourful markets, deserts, lakes and the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu await the adventurous family.

Destination: Peru
Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £1,795 per adult, £1,145 per child
  • Age Guide: 12+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Water Adventure

Japan: Ancient & Modern

Tokyo skyline in Japan

From the neon lights of Akihabara to Kyoto’s Gion district, learn about Japan’s modern pop-culture as well as ancient traditions on this family holiday which takes in the highlights of Japan.

Destination: Japan
Duration and prices excluding international flights 9 days from £2,995 per adult, £2,695 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • May
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers

Active Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the perfect destination for an active family holiday, and this trip has it all: cycling, exploring caves, a cookery class, white water rafting, a wildlife safari, village visits and a catamaran ride.

Destination: Sri Lanka
Duration and prices excluding international flights 10 days from £1,495 per adult, £1,125 per child
  • Age Guide: 12+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
  • Safari Holidays

Namibia Wildlife Adventure

Lion in Etosha National Park, Namibia

This small group family safari takes game drives on private reserves, visits the Cheetah Conservation Fund and explores Etosha National Park before heading to Damaraland and the Atlantic Coast.

Destination: Namibia
Duration and prices excluding international flights 11 days from £2,495 per adult, £995 per child
  • Age Guide: 10+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Summer
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Safari Holidays

Adventure Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur skyline at night

Towering skyscrapers, lush tropical rainforests, pristine beaches and the classical sights of a bygone era are all encountered on this family holiday, which visits Malaysia’s most popular destinations.

Destination: Malaysia
Duration and prices excluding international flights 12 days from £2,395 per adult, £1,995 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers

Egypt’s Corals, Kings & Queens

Starting and ending in the coastal town of Hurghada, this fabulous itinerary spends a day snorkelling the corals of the Red Sea and explores The Valley of the Kings, Luxor, the River Nile and Aswan.

Destination: Egypt
Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £1,175 per adult, £1,175 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Feb
  • Easter
  • May
  • Oct
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Water Adventure

Atlas Mule Train

A Moroccan family adventure designed with young explorers in mind. Explore Marrakech’s maze of souks and ride mules in the Atlas Mountains, discovering tranquil and friendly Berber villages along the way.

Destination: Morocco
Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £525 per adult, £445 per child
  • Age Guide: 6+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • May
  • Summer
  • Oct
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Multi-Generational Holidays

Vietnam: North & South

Vietnamese man selling produce in floating market at Cai Rang

Take your family on an unforgettable journey through Vietnam. This tailor-made trip takes in the country’s highlights from the busy cities of Hanoi and Saigon to the serene rice paddies of the Mekong Delta.

Destination: Vietnam
Duration and prices excluding international flights 13 days from £1,795 per adult, £1,695 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Oct
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure