Cultural encounters

Cultural Encounters, every step of the way

To make sure you truly immerse yourself in your chosen destination we pack every single one of our tours with authentic cultural experiences. We’ve highlighted our favourite ones on each tour page in the ‘Experiences You’ll Love’ box; but for now, here are just a few examples of what you can look forward to…

NAI MAKING WORKSHOP

Join a local expert in Jordan and learn the art of crafting a traditional Nai – a musical instrument made of natural reed.

THE WESTERN WALL

Also called the ‘Wailing wall’ is one of the most significant remnants in the Old City of Jerusalem where people come to pray and leave notes between the ancient stones.

FELUCCA TOUR TO ELEPHANTINE ISLAND

Ride a traditional wooden felucca and take in the wonderful surroundings as you sail the Nile to Elephantine Island.

Mingle with the locals and cheer on the competitors as you experience the colourful Naadam, Mongolia’s annual festival featuring the ‘Three Manly Skills’ – archery, horse riding and wrestling.

TRADITIONAL YURT CAMP STAY

Experience life as a Kyrgyz nomad and embrace the local culture with a night in a traditional yurt camp.

METEKHI CHURCH

Explore this 12th-century, Georgian Orthodox church which is built on the edge of a cliff and is one of the earliest inhabited areas of Tbilisi.

KHUJAND KAMOLI KHUJANDI

Tajikistan’s second largest city and one of the oldest in Central Asia, explore the treasures which once connected Samarkand and the Fergana Valley along the ancient Silk Road.