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Crete and The Minoans
1 to 8 May 2012

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India & The Far East: Ancient abode of the Gods, fused with spectacular modern cities of light

As well as a wealth of cultural and archaeological sites, we also find rice-paddied hillsides, lush rivers, and bustling cities on our tours in this region. As well as fascinating tours of China, Cambodia, and the Mekong River, a new addition to our programme in 2009 is North Korea, a fascinating and enigmatic undiscovered land.

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temples of southern india, 18 days

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are known for their remarkable, ornately carved temple architecture and the intricate religious imagery. The brightly painted ritual figures enforces the strong faith and traditional way of life that has remained unaltered for centuries. Hindu, Jain and Buddhist...

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laos & cambodia: the khmer empire, 18 days

The Khmer Empire dominated Indochina from the 9th to 13th centuries, controlling much of Laos, Thailand and Vietnam from its ancient capital of Angkor. This tour will trace the development of art and architecture under successive rulers as you journey through Laos and Cambodia, culminating...

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china: remote guizhou, 17 days

The remote southwest of China was isolated for centuries due to its mountainous terrain and continues to remain rarely visited today. This tour visits two recently adopted UNESCO World Heritage sites; Chishui and Daqikong in Guizhou Province, as well as exploring historical sites,...

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eastern tibet, 18 days

Journey into eastern Tibet, travelling through Sichuan Province’s Kham region and then crossing into the Amdo region of Qinghai. The remote and dramatic landscape of this route is rarely visited by tourists and its Tibetan, Chinese, Hui and Mongolian dress and customs create wonderful...

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ladakh: crossroads of high asia, 16 days

Buddhism was introduced to Ladakh by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC and religion has played a pivotal role in local life, attested by the ubiquitous monasteries and colourful festivals for which Ladakh is famous. Tucked away in the Karakorum, this arid region of stark beauty,...

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the island of java, 14 days

Indonesia’s national crest bears the Sanskrit motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika ‘we are many but we are one’ in recognition of its rich cultural diversity, which embraces the world’s four great religions. Highlighting Indonesia’s multi-cultural and artistic society in all its prolific...

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