THE INDEPENDENT TRAVELLER

This five-day no-fly tour takes in Alpine resort of Interlaken, the lakeside town of Lucerne, the Swiss capital of Bern, a cogwheel train ride, a cruise across Lake Thun and an unforgettable journey on the glorious Glacier Express

Explore the cultural highlights of Andalucía - from Granada's Alhambra and the gardens of Generalife in the company of Nick Bailey, to the best of Ronda, Seville and Cordoba - on a six-day guided tour

Dedicate nine days to the food and wine of glorious South Africa

Retreat to the countryside with a stay at Mosborough Hall, an enchanting manor house hotel on the edge of the stunning Peak District

Escape to charming Stratford-upon-Avon for a cosy stay at this welcoming farmhouse with period features and landscaped gardens in the land of William Shakespeare

Enjoy a memorable stay at Transylvania’s unique Ice Hotel and explore some of Romania’s most intriguing medieval towns

Join our gourmet tour of Puglia, sampling local delicacies at olive farms, bakeries, and vineyards and learning to make authentic Apulian pasta

Explore the rugged beauty, glorious gardens, superb beaches and diverse wildlife of these wondrous islands on this exclusive six-day expert-led tour

Experience the glamour and glorious scenery of Italy's Lake Como and Switerzland's St Moritz as well as an unforgettable ride on the Bernina Railway, the highest in the Alps