Asia Tours

Art, Architecture and History of Japan 2025

• with
• Dr Mark Erdmann

Explore the artistic traditions of Japan, from the art and architecture of ancient temples and castles, to the current cutting edge creative scene, including the 'Art Islands' Naoshima and Teshima. Read more

Autumn & the Art of the Japanese Garden 2025

• with
• Jim Fogarty

Jim Fogarty explores the many different meanings of traditional & modern Japanese gardens. The tour is timed for November, when the countryside explodes into symphonies of glorious autumnal colour. Read more

Mughals, Rajputs and Villages: The Cultural Heritage of North India 2026

• with
• Em. Prof. Bernard Hoffert

Prof. Bernard Hoffert leads this tour visiting three magnificent capitals of the Mughal Empire – Delhi, Agra & Fatehpur Sikri – and a number of great Rajput fortress cities of Rajasthan. Read more

Ancient Kingdoms of South India: Forts, Palaces, Temples & Spice Gardens 2026

• with
• Em. Prof. Bernard Hoffert

Explore South India's most important and spectacular Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Islamic, and Christian monuments, spanning the 2nd century BC to the 18th century AD. Read more

Japan: Architecture and Design 2026

• with
• Stephen Crafti

Showcasing the finest Japanese contemporary art, architecture, furniture and fashion; including Naoshima Island and hosted visits to ateliers. Read more

Cherry Blossom and the Art of the Japanese Garden 2026

• with
• Jim Fogarty

Jim Fogarty explores the many different meanings of traditional & modern Japanese gardens. The tour is timed for springtime when the countryside explodes into symphonies of glorious blossom. Read more

Southern Japan: Ancient Forests, Mountain Shrines & the Spirit of the Samurai 2026

• with
• Jim Fogarty

Travel through southern Japan, from historic Kyoto to the ancient cedar forests of Yakushima island. Visit mountain shrines, onsen towns, samurai villages, castles and poignant monuments to peace. Read more

Art, Architecture and History of Japan 2026

• with
• Dr Mark Erdmann

Explore the artistic traditions of Japan, from the art and architecture of ancient temples and castles, to the current cutting edge creative scene, including the 'Art Islands' Naoshima and Teshima. Read more

Autumn & the Art of the Japanese Garden 2026

• with
• Jim Fogarty

Jim Fogarty explores the many different meanings of traditional & modern Japanese gardens. The tour is timed for November, when the countryside explodes into symphonies of glorious autumnal colour. Read more

Sri Lanka: Elephants, Temples, Spices & Forts 2027

• with
• Em. Prof. Bernard Hoffert

Combining UNESCO World Heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Galle with a number of Sri Lanka's best wildlife sanctuaries including Wilpattu & Yala National Park. Read more