CULTURAL TOURS & MUSIC HOLIDAYS Our escorted Cultural Tours & Music Holidays consist of small exclusive groups in the company of an expert lecturer and are designed for those with an interest in history, art, gardens, architecture and music.
THE BAY OF NAPLES SIX NIGHT HOLIDAYS 16 MARCH & 12 OCTOBER 2026
THE FLEMISH ART CITIES A FOUR NIGHT HOLIDAY | 18 MARCH 2026
Our tour to these three great Flemish art cities was inspired by the long-awaited reopening of Antwerp’s Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA) with its great collection of Old Masters.While this wonderful museum may be the highlight of the tour for many, the mediaeval charm of Bruges
The ancient, imperial history of Naples and its glorious bay is so powerfully etched into the minds of travellers to the region that it often comes as a shock to remember that, after the fall of the Roman Empire, Naples was reborn and went on to establish itself as a major cultural centre.With a fascinating history and a vibrant present, Naples is now a city determined to show off its unique charms to
andVan Eyck’s masterpiece The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb in Ghent are not to be overlooked.All three cities offer a vivid insight into the history and art of Flanders in its Golden Age. Price from £2,395 (single supp. £248) including two dinners and one lunch
the full.Visits to the Roman sites along the coast are included, as is a wonderful day on the verdant island of Ischia. Price from £2,879 per person (single supp. £547) including three dinners
AN INSIDER'S ROME FIVE NIGHT HOLIDAYS 23 MARCH & 16 NOVEMBER 2026
ANDALUCIA: SEVILLE & GRANADA SEVEN NIGHT HOLIDAYS 21 MARCH & 14 NOVEMBER 2026 Our tour takes in three of Andalucia’s great Moorish cities: Seville, Córdoba and Granada, each one with its own very distinctive characteristics and atmosphere.The grandeur of Seville is represented by its awe-inspiring cathedral and great Alcázar. In Córdoba the great Mezquita mosque shows the enlightenment of the new Catholic
Our new tour to The Eternal City, led by art historian and adopted-Roman Caroline Howard, will showcase the city’s rich and varied cultural history from the perspective of a local expert.This is a fascinating insight into the city which goes beyond the tourist
highlights to reveal Rome’s ancient past, from the Etruscans to the rise and fall of the Empire, through the Renaissance and into the 20 th century.There will be visits to The Appian Way and Ostia Antica, a variety of museums and several world-class galleries, including the Galleria Borghese.We will also touch on Rome’s modern history, evident in the architecture of the EUR district. Price from £2,849 in March (single supp. £598) including two dinners and two lunches
monarchs of Spain after the conquest of the Moors. Our tour ends in Granada, its Alhambra set against the beautiful peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Price from £3,649 (single supp. £860) including three dinners and three lunches
OMAN: ROSE OF ARABIA A SEVEN NIGHT HOLIDAY | 20 APRIL 2026
THE WESTERN FRONT A FIVE NIGHT HOLIDAY | 13 APRIL 2026
Jan Morris described Oman as “fascinatingly different" from its neighbours, and it remains a country quite distinct. Our new tour will take you from the imposing Hajar Mountains to Indian Ocean beaches, through much of Oman’s fascinating cultural heritage. Starting in the interior, we will see ancient ruins and mediaeval desert forts, before climbing into the spectacular mountains where the landscape combines dramatic gorges and verdant terraces of pomegranate and walnuts, as well as the Damask rose. Descending to
Led by military historian Hugh Macdonald-Buchanan, we will visit the principal battlefields of the British Expeditionary Force, starting in the notoriousYpres Salient which saw intense fighting throughout the war, especially at Passchendaele.We then visit all the great battlefields further south including the Somme,Arras, and Cambrai. Along the way, we will visit some of the most beautiful memorials and cemeteries, including those of the French and German armies. The Great War was not the ‘war to end all wars’ but left an indelible impression on Europe and the World. Price from £2,292 (single supp. £325) including three dinners and a picnic lunch
the coast, we will explore the combination of historic souks and striking modern architecture in Muscat, and the idyllic sandy beaches. Price from £3,996 (single supp. £797) including four lunches and two dinners
AN INTRODUCTION TO ALBANIA EIGHT NIGHT HOLIDAYS 22 APRIL & 14 OCTOBER 2026
SICILY – AN ENIGMATIC ISLAND NINE NIGHT HOLIDAYS 19 APRIL & 4 OCTOBER 2026 The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily’s
Whilst geographically compact,Albania’s location at the heart of the Balkans, wedged between northern Greece and Montenegro, and just 100 kilometres from the coast of southern Italy, has blessed the country with a diverse and vibrant landscape and compelling history. The direct flight to Tirana may be just three hours but it feels as if you have travelled far beyond Europe, to a fascinating country of
strategic importance has given it a violent, eventful and colourful history. Doric temples, Roman mosaics, elegant and powerful Norman architecture and a wealth of Baroque and Renaissance palaces and churches are a reminder
exceptionally warm and friendly hospitality, delicious Mediterranean cuisine and some of the most beautiful and romantic ancient sites to be found anywhere. Price from £2,696 (single supp. £388) including seven lunches and seven dinners
of its great past.Add to this the beautiful Sicilian landscape dotted with remote and traditional villages, the friendly people and an agreeable climate; few places can offer such an uplifting, cultural discovery. Price from £4,647 in April (single supp. £868) including five dinners
Prices are per person based on two sharing and include flights or Eurostar, accommodation with breakfast and additional meals as described, all transfers, tickets and excursions, and the services of a Kirker Tour Leader.
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