Suitcase Travel Best of Touring - Spring 2026

Mount Fuji

Seoul Tower

Golden Pavilion, Kyoto

Uzbekistan

16 day tour Essence of South Korea & Japan

12 day tour Heart of Central Asia From £3,795 /person Inc. local taxes, no additional payment required on arrival

Days 5-7: Bukhara Spend three days immersing yourself in the rich history of Bukhara, beginning with a full day drive through the Kyzylkum Desert, stopping at the Amu Darya River, Central Asias largest river for some unforgettable photo opportunities. The next day, take a city tour of Bukhara, including visits to Chor Minor Mosque, the Poi-Kalyan complex, the surviving trading domes, and Lyab-i-Hauz - once the city’s principal source of water. On your final day in Bukhara, continue your tour with visits to The Ark, a vast fortress whose foundations date back 2,000 years, the summer palace of the city’s final emir, and the Samanid mausoleum, built in the early 10th century. Day 8: Shahrisabz - Samarkand Drive to Shahrisabz, the birthplace of Timur, military leader and former Amir of the Timurid Empire. Take time to visit the summer palace, mosques and mausoleums before continuing to Samarkand for three nights. Days 9-10: Samarkand Today, take a full day tour of Samarkand including visits to Registan Square, the Ulugbek observatory, Afrosiab Museum, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, and the Bibi Khanum Mosque. The following day, continue your tour visiting GurEmir mausoleum, which marks the final resting place of several members of the Timurid dynasty, including Timur himself. Day 11: Samarkand - Tashkent Spend the morning at your leisure. In the afternoon visit one of Samarkand’s restored silk paper workshops before travelling on Uzbekistan’s renowned Afrosiyob train to Tashkent. Day 12: Tashkent - UK Transfer to the airport in the afternoon for your flight back to the UK.

tombs of Tumuli Park, before heading to the coastal city of Busan. Day 7: South Korea - Japan Take in your last moments in South Korea as you fly to Kyushu Island in Japan. Day 8: Fukuoka - Hiroshima Visit the Kyushu National Museum and the Dazaifu Tenmangu, the famous shrine to the Sugawara no Michizane. Later, board Japan’s iconic bullet train to Hiroshima. Day 9: Hiroshima - Miyajima Pay respect at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, dedicated to the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing. Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island to see the iconic floating torii gate. Day 10: Kurashiki - Okayama Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Bikan Historical Quarter, then continue to one of Japan’s famous Three Great Gardens in Okayama, before Wander through Nara Park and see Todai-ji Temple, home to the world’s largest Great Buddha statue. Return to Osaka to explore the landmark castle. Days 12-13: Kyoto Experience traditional Japanese culture with a tea ceremony, a lunch with a Maiko (apprentice geisha), and a visit to the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine. Day 14: Mount Fuji Visit Hakone Shrine on the shores of Lake Ashi and enjoy views of Mount Fuji before travelling on to Tokyo. Days 15-16: Tokyo - UK Spend your final day exploring the historic district of Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple, before testing your pruning skills at the bonsai museum. Enjoy a dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay before flying home the next day. travelling on to Osaka. Day 11: Nara - Osaka

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28 people Return flights from: Regional airports

20 people Return flights from: London Heathrow

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Fukuoka

Osaka

Tokyo

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Samarkand

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Seoul

Busan

Hiroshima

Kyoto

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Tashkent

Khiva

Shahrisabz

Tashkent

Days 1-2: UK - Seoul Fly overnight to Seoul, where you will begin your journey with a welcome dinner while getting to know your fellow travellers. Day 3: Seoul Immerse yourself in authentic Korean culture at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Witness the traditional Changing of the Guards ceremony before taking part in a hands-on Korean cooking class. Day 4: DMZ Discover the legacy of the Korean War at the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), the heavily fortified border spanning 250km across the Korean Peninsula. Day 5: Gyeongju Head by train to the former capital of the Silla kingdom, Gyeongju, and visit two incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Bulguksa Temple and the Seokguram Grotto. Day 6: Busan Start your day at Gyeongju National Museum, discovering the history of the Korean royals at the

Days 1-2: UK - Tashkent Fly overnight from the UK to Tashkent. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Once settled, enjoy an afternoon tour of Uzbekistan’s capital, stopping at Kukeldash mosque, one of the largest madrasahs in Central Asia. Day 3: Urgench - Khiva Transfer to the airport and take a short morning flight to Urgench. After you arrive to your hotel, visit the ancient fortresses of Ayaz-Kala and Toprak-Kala before an afternoon drive to Khiva, a 2,500-year-old city in western Uzbekistan. Day 4: Khiva Today enjoy a full day tour of Khiva, beginning with a visit to Kunya Ark, a 17th-century fortified citadel once serving as the royal residence for the Khans of Khiva. Continue onwards and witness for yourself the city’s tallest landmark, The Islam Khoja Minaret, before reaching the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tash Hauli palace.

Reasons to love this ♥ Explore the UNESCO-Listed city of Gyeongju ♥ Enjoy a cooking class in South Korea ♥ Dine with an apprentice geisha ♥ See the magnificent Mount Fuji Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 15 nights hotel accommodation ✓ 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners ✓ Free UK Airport Lounge Pass - (T&Cs apply) ✓ Services of an expert English-speaking local guide ✓ Transfers and transportation throughout

Reasons to love this ♥ Taste traditional plov at a historic merchant’s house in Bukhara ♥ Tour a restored silk paper mill in Samarkand ♥ Sample local wines in the cellars of a Tsarist-era producer in Samarkand ♥ Travel on Uzbekistan’s renowned Afrosiyob train Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 10 nights hotel accommodation ✓ 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 8 dinners ✓ Services of a local tour manager ✓ Transfers and transportation throughout

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