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Long Stay Holidays

Whether you’re sampling street food at a stall in a bustling market, enjoying a local family's hospitality, or unearthing the history of a nation, cultural tours can transport you to a whole new world of experiences.

 

Suntans fade away, but cultural experiences stay in the memory forever – a cultural tour is a journey that never ends. Instead it's fondly played out over and over again in the heart and the mind. Awaken your senses and explore and experience the world’s cultural riches, and enjoy some of the most rewarding aspects of any holiday.

 

Take in the ancient ruins of Greece and Rome, or lose yourself amid the futuristic sights of high-tech Tokyo. Go back in time and uncover South Africa’s turbulent past. See for yourself the mesmerizing architecture of some of the world’s most iconic buildings and temples – from the wondrous Egyptian Pyramids to the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. Discover the art of sushi-making in Japan, cook alongside professional chefs in Italy or savour the flavours of fine wines in Chile.

 

Get a glimpse of local life in a new country. Take a camel cart ride, or a three-wheeled trishaw, through a village in India, pay a visit to a Maasai village in Kenya. Feel the atmosphere build as New Orleans gears up for Mardi Gras, hear the monks chanting as the sun rises over Cambodia’s Angkor Wat or explore the museums, galleries, cathedrals and palaces of cities like Rome, Vienna, Barcelona and Berlin.

 

Wherever you wish to go, and no matter your tastes and interests, our escorted cultural holidays will take you to the heart of your destination. See historic landmarks and discover hidden spots, witness religious rituals and uncover centuries-old traditions. Taste exotic cuisines and embrace new cultures. Our wide range of cultural tours and cultural holidays will reveal your destination’s true identity – enshrined in its most iconic, historic art, architecture, philosophies and traditions.

Best long stay breaks

Bamboo Forest in Japan
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Japan Unveiled
Japan
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  • Partake in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, an ancient and spiritual practice
  • Journey to the sacred eight natural springs and traditional thatched houses of Oshino and Lake Kawaguchi
  • Immerse yourself in the energy of Japan’s electrifying capital, Tokyo on a guided tour
  • 16 days from £5,625 pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - November 2027

  • Duration

    16 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    11 included

  • Meals

    15 included

View of a city with colourful buildings and a rocky hill with ruins on the top.
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Ancient Greece Uncovered with Hydra Extension
Greece
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  • Discover Athens and its treasure chest of archaeological sites
  • Explore the UNESCO World Site of Mycenae, among the most important archaeological sites in Greece
  • Visit the Corinth Canal and Epidaurus, a small city famed for its temple and theatre
  • 11 days from £2,288 pp

  • Dates Available

    May 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    11 days

  • Depart From

    3 airports

  • Excursions

    6 included

  • Meals

    9 included

Hacienda Hotel Entrance
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Peru - Land of the Incas with Amazon Extension
Peru
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  • Discover Machu Picchu – the lost city of the Incas
  • Spend four nights deep in the heart of the Amazon in your own cabana style accommodation on the shores of the Madre de Dios River
  • Explore the Sacred Valley and the ruined Inca stronghold of Ollantaytambo
  • 19 days from £5,554 pp

  • Dates Available

    May 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    19 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    28 included

  • Meals

    25 included

Hagia Sophia In Istanbul
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Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy with 5 Night All Inclusive Beach Extension
Turkey
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  • See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the famed Topkapi Palace
  • Discover wonderful Pamukkale on an optional excursion
  • Be amazed by the ruins of Ephesus
  • 14 days from £2,109 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    14 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions

    5 included

  • Meals

    26 included

Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort Pools
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Costa Rica - Wildlife, Rainforest and Caribbean Beach
Costa Rica
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  • View the jungle from a different angle with a Sky Walk tour
  • Embrace ample time to unwind at a Caribbean beach resort
  • Embark on a guided walk through the enchanting Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
  • 13 days from £4,549 pp

  • Dates Available

    28 October 2025

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    22 included

Aerial View of Rio De Janiero
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South American Explorer: Brazil, Argentina and Peru
Brazil, Argentina, Peru
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  • Take in the views from Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Enjoy an unforgettable day at UNESCO-listed treasure Machu Picchu
  • Explore both the Brazlian and Argentinian sides of the UNESCO-listed Iguazú Falls National Park
  • 22 days from £7,019 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    22 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Meals

    26 included

Long Stay Breaks For Small Groups

Church, Mauritius
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On Safari in South Africa with Mauritius Beach
South Africa, Mauritius
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  • Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Kaingo Game Reserve
  • Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
  • Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
  • 15 days from £4,435 pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    15 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    8 included

  • Meals

    42 included

Long Beach, Mauritius Pool 30
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Luxury Safari Plains with a Mauritian Beach Escape
South Africa, Mauritius
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  • Track the ‘Big Five’ with four game drives in a reserve in the UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere – home to diverse local wildlife
  • Unwind in the unparalleled luxury of Safari Plain’s five-star tented camp, within the Mabula Game Reserve
  • Enjoy expert insight in the company of one of the reserve’s resident wildlife specialists with an introductory wildlife talk
  • 15 days from £5,705 pp

  • Dates Available

    August 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    15 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    9 included

  • Meals

    21 included

Image of Giraffe Standing in Kenyan National Park
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Kenya Grand Safari and 4 Night Mombasa Beach Extension
Kenya
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  • Six game drives in search of the Big Five including in the Maasai Mara
  • Journeying through the Rift Valley to renowned Lake Nakuru National Park - a giraffe and rhino sanctuary
  • A visit to a Maasai village
  • 13 days from £4,439 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    31 included

Leopard in Tree in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka - Temples, Safari and Beach with 4 Night Beach Extension
Sri Lanka
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  • Discover the charms of Sri Lanka’s largest city, Colombo
  • Venture into Yala National Park on a half-day game drive in search of wildlife
  • Lounge along the shores of the Indian Ocean at a five-star resort in Beruwala
  • 18 days from £3,315 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    18 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions

    10 included

  • Meals

    30 included

Mombasa Beach Kenya
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Kenya Grand Safari and 7 Night Mombasa Beach Extension
Kenya
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  • Six game drives in search of the Big Five including in the Maasai Mara
  • Journeying through the Rift Valley to renowned Lake Nakuru National Park - a giraffe and rhino sanctuary
  • A visit to a Maasai village
  • 16 days from £4,809 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    16 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    40 included

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Costa Rica – Wildlife, Volcanoes & National Parks
Costa Rica
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  • Bathe in the hot springs of Arenal after traversing the base of its namesake volcano
  • Traverse the mist-laden canopies of Monteverde’s spell-binding Cloud Forest with a walk across its famous treetop suspension bridges
  • Take in the natural splendours of Poás Volcano National Park, with its blue-green lagoons, expansive craters and towering peaks
  • 16 days from £4,795 pp

  • Dates Available

    January 2026 - November 2026

  • Duration

    16 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    14 included

  • Meals

    28 included

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