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An Istanbul ferry crossing the Bosphorus at sunset

Türkiye

Where East meets West, in history and in landscape

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Mount Kazbek and Gergeti Trinity Church above Stepantsminda

Georgia

Green valleys, snow peaks and Caucasian hospitality

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The Maiden Tower and the gardens of Baku's Old City at dusk

Azerbaijan

The Land of Fire, where East meets West

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Positano's coloured houses on the cliffs above the sea, Amalfi Coast

Italy

An open-air museum of elegance and fine food

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The Matterhorn reflected in the Riffelsee above Zermatt

Switzerland

Alpine peaks, clear lakes and quiet luxury

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Hallstatt's houses and church on the shore of Lake Hallstatt

Austria

Music, elegance and the Alps

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The Seine at sunset by the Pont Alexandre III, Paris

France

The home of perfume and art, and a European charm that never fades

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Neuschwanstein Castle above Hohenschwangau in the Bavarian Alps

Germany

The heart of Europe, alive with a long past and modern invention

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Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral above the Vltava

Czechia

The heart of Europe, alive with fairy-tale castles and history

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Wawel Castle and Cathedral above the Vistula in Kraków

Poland

Central Europe's historic jewel, where history lives on

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The Geirangerfjord seen from the Eagle's Bend on a June day, green slopes falling to the water

Norway

Land of fjords and northern lights

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Nyhavn's painted houses and wooden boats reflected in the canal at sunset

Denmark

Home of hygge and Scandinavian design

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Riddarholmen and its church spire lit at blue hour across the water in Stockholm

Sweden

Scandinavia's jewel and the nature of the north

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Eilean Donan Castle and its stone bridge reflected in Loch Duich under a clearing sky

Scotland

Land of castles, lochs and Highlands

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The Moscow Kremlin and its towers lit at dusk, reflected in the Moskva river

Russia

The secrets of the tsars, on a grand scale

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Turquoise water and a wooded islet off the beach at Ksamil on the Ionian coast

Albania

The Ionian coast and the Ottoman stone towns

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Yerevan's rooftops beneath the snow-capped twin peaks of Mount Ararat

Armenia

Caucasus nature and the charm of history

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The three pyramids of Giza and the queens' pyramids in the desert

Egypt

The cradle of civilisation, the Nile and the Red Sea

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Chefchaouen's blue medina below the Rif mountains

Morocco

Africa's enchanting gateway, where heritage meets the modern

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Sidi Bou Said's white houses and minaret above the Gulf of Tunis

Tunisia

The green land of the Mediterranean, cradle of civilisations, home of Carthage

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Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa reflected in still water at dusk

The United Arab Emirates

Modern wonders, two hours from home

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The Mutrah coast road curving between the sea and the Hajar Mountains, Muscat

Oman

Arab heritage, untouched nature and the Indian Ocean

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Tegallalang rice terraces near Ubud, Bali, framed by coconut palms

Indonesia

Where untouched nature meets the spirit of Asia

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The Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Cultural variety and modern cities in the heart of tropical nature

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The Singapore skyline across Marina Bay at sunset

Singapore

A city of the future, polished and orderly, at the heart of Asia

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Aerial view of Phang Nga Bay, its limestone islands rising from the sea above mangrove channels

Thailand

The land of smiles: tropical shores and a living culture

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Panorama of Ha Long Bay's limestone islands seen from Ti Top island

Vietnam

The legends of Ha Long Bay, Asian heritage and dramatic landscapes

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Aerial view of a Maldivian island fringed by white sand and a turquoise lagoon

The Maldives

A tropical retreat of quiet luxury

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Sunset over the Church of Saint George, carved into the rock at Lalibela

Ethiopia

Land of beginnings, volcanic nature and deep African history

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Sunset over the sea with Table Mountain and Lion's Head, from Sunset Beach, Cape Town

South Africa

The Rainbow Nation: safari, mountains and ocean

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Hot-air balloons taking off at dawn over Uçhisar, Cappadocia Adventure · Türkiye Balloon flight over Cappadocia You rise with the first light over the fairy chimneys and valleys of Göreme. An hour in the air that stays with you. Discover
Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul Sea and islands · Türkiye A private cruise on the Bosphorus A private boat between Europe and Asia, past palaces, mosques and old villages on both shores. Best just before sunset. Discover
Ananuri fortress above the Zhinvali reservoir Nature · Georgia The Georgian Military Road to Kazbegi From Tbilisi into the heart of the Caucasus, past Ananuri fortress and the Jvari Pass. One of the finest mountain drives in the region. Discover
Metekhi Church on its rock above the Mtkvari river, Tbilisi Culture and heritage · Georgia Old Tbilisi on foot From the sulphur baths to Narikala by cable car, then lanes of wooden balconies. A day with an Arabic-speaking guide. Discover
The domes and minaret of the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Baku Culture and heritage · Azerbaijan Baku's Old City Inside the walls: the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the old caravanserais. The oldest Baku, with an Arabic-speaking guide. Discover
Forested mountain slopes of the Caucasus near Gabala Nature · Azerbaijan Gabala: cable cars, a lake and waterfalls Two days between the Tufandağ cable cars, Lake Nohur and the Seven Beauties waterfall. Cool Caucasus air in summer. Discover
Evening light through the arches of the Colosseum Culture and heritage · Italy The Colosseum and the Roman Forum with a private guide A walk through the heart of ancient Rome: the world's best-known amphitheatre, the Forum and the Palatine Hill. We book timed entry and a guide who tells the story in your language. Discover
Villa del Balbianello on its headland, seen from Lake Como Nature · Italy A private boat on Lake Como A day on the water between Bellagio, Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta, on a private boat with a skipper who knows the lake. Complete privacy for your family. Discover
The Faraglioni rocks off Capri and boats on the blue sea Sea and islands · Italy A private boat day to Capri From Positano or Amalfi to Capri and the Faraglioni rocks on a private boat. A day of clear water and quiet coves. Discover
The Aletsch Glacier seen from the Jungfraujoch Winter · Switzerland Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe A train and gondola journey to Europe's highest railway station, 3,454 metres up. Snow all year and a view over the longest glacier in the Alps. Discover
The Glacier Express crossing the Landwasser Viaduct Nature · Switzerland The Glacier Express A panoramic journey from Zermatt to St. Moritz in about 8 hours, over viaducts, through tunnels and across mountain passes. Discover
A red Pilatus railway car on the steep track Nature · Switzerland Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne A steamer on the lake, then the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the top of Pilatus, and back down by cable car. Discover
Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens Culture and heritage · Austria Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens The Habsburgs' summer residence, with its imperial rooms and gardens running up to the Gloriette. A World Heritage site since 1996. Discover
The Kitzsteinhorn above Kaprun Winter · Austria The Kitzsteinhorn glacier A cable car from Kaprun to 3,029 metres and snow to play in at the height of summer. The best-loved outing of Gulf families in Zell am See. Discover
The Grossglockner seen from the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe Nature · Austria The Grossglockner High Alpine Road A 48 km mountain road with 36 hairpins, up to Austria's highest peak and largest glacier. Discover
The Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles Culture and heritage · France Versailles with a private guide A day at the palace of the kings of France and its gardens, without the entry queues. A guide tells the story from the Hall of Mirrors to Marie Antoinette's estate. Discover
The Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m) above Chamonix in summer Adventure · France Aiguille du Midi: 3,842 metres above Chamonix A cable car lifts you from Chamonix to a rock spire facing Mont Blanc. At the top, a glass box hangs over the void. Discover
Lavender in bloom in front of Sénanque Abbey, near Gordes Nature · France The lavender route of Provence A day between Sénanque Abbey and the Valensole plateau when the fields turn purple. Only from late June to mid-July. Discover
Neuschwanstein Castle seen from the Marienbrücke Culture and heritage · Germany Neuschwanstein Castle King Ludwig II's castle above a gorge in the Bavarian Alps. A day combining the castle, the Marienbrücke and the Alpsee. Discover
Panorama from the Zugspitze over the Wetterstein mountains Adventure · Germany The Zugspitze and Lake Eibsee A record-breaking cable car lifts you 1,945 metres in minutes to the roof of Germany. Below, a lake of clear green water. Discover
The Vltava and Charles Bridge at sunset Culture and heritage · Czechia Prague Castle and Charles Bridge with a private guide A day from the hilltop to the river: St Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane, then down through Malá Strana to the bridge. Discover
A mineral spring fountain inside the Mill Colonnade, Karlovy Vary Wellness · Czechia A day of springs in Karlovy Vary A stroll between the colonnades and hot springs with the traditional porcelain cup, and a mineral-water treatment. Discover
Wawel Castle and Cathedral over the Vistula Culture and heritage · Poland Royal Kraków: Wawel and the Old Town A day with a private guide along the Royal Way from the Main Square to Wawel Castle. On every hour, the trumpet call from St Mary's tower. Discover
St Kinga's Chapel carved in salt in the Wieliczka Salt Mine Culture and heritage · Poland The Wieliczka Salt Mine An underground city carved in salt: passages, lakes and a whole chapel of salt. 25 minutes from Kraków. Discover
The Seven Sisters waterfall seen from a boat on the Geirangerfjord Nature · Norway A cruise on the Geirangerfjord A quiet cruise between sheer rock walls, passing beneath the Seven Sisters. The clearest way to see this UNESCO-listed fjord. Discover
Green northern lights above snow-covered mountains near Tromsø Winter · Norway Chasing the northern lights in Tromsø An evening with a specialist guide who follows clear skies away from the city lights. Norway's best chance of seeing the aurora. Discover
The fountains and flower beds of Tivoli Gardens on a summer day City and shopping · Denmark Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen The world's second-oldest operating amusement park, opened in 1843 in the heart of Copenhagen. Gardens, rides and restaurants for every age. Discover
The Temple ride entrance in LEGOLAND Billund's Adventure Land Adventure · Denmark LEGOLAND and the LEGO House, Billund The world's first LEGOLAND and the interactive LEGO House, in the town where the brick was born. Two days of play and building for children. Discover
The hull and gun ports of the 17th-century warship Vasa in the Vasa Museum Culture and heritage · Sweden The Vasa Museum, Stockholm A royal warship that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 and was raised 333 years later, over 98% original. Stockholm's best-known museum. Discover
Green northern lights over snowy birch trees near Lake Torneträsk at Abisko Winter · Sweden Northern lights and the ice hotel in Lapland Nights under Abisko's clear skies and a night in a room carved from ice at Jukkasjärvi. The best of Sweden's Arctic winter. Discover
Edinburgh Castle on its rock seen from Princes Street Gardens Culture and heritage · Scotland Edinburgh Castle A fortress on an extinct volcanic rock above the capital, home of the Scottish crown jewels. Scotland's best-known landmark. Discover
The Jacobite steam train crossing the curved Glenfinnan Viaduct Nature · Scotland The Jacobite steam train and the Glenfinnan Viaduct A steam train from Fort William to Mallaig over the 21 arches of the Glenfinnan Viaduct. One of the world's great train rides. Discover
The Grand Kremlin Palace above the Kremlin wall in summer evening light, Moscow Culture and heritage · Russia The Kremlin and Red Square A day at the heart of Moscow among the Kremlin's cathedrals, the treasures of the Armoury and Red Square. We book ahead and send a private guide. Discover
The Winter Palace, home of the Hermitage, across the Neva in St Petersburg Culture and heritage · Russia The Hermitage and the Winter Palace One of the world's largest museums, in the tsars' Winter Palace on the Neva. We plan a route through the key halls with a private guide and booked entry. Discover
The ancient theatre of Butrint below its wooded acropolis Culture and heritage · Albania The ancient city of Butrint A city of more than 2,500 years among woods on a lagoon near Sarandë. A morning tour with a guide past its Greek theatre and Roman baths. Discover
Palasë and Drymades beaches seen from the road over the Llogara Pass Sea and islands · Albania The Riviera road over the Llogara Pass From Vlorë to Himarë by private car: up through pine forest to the Llogara Pass, then down to the turquoise beaches of the Ionian. Discover
The deep, wooded Vorotan gorge near Tatev, crossed by the Wings of Tatev cable car Adventure · Armenia The Wings of Tatev and Tatev Monastery A cable car ride over the Vorotan gorge to a ninth-century monastery on a cliff edge. A long day or a night in the south by private car. Discover
Panorama of Geghard Monastery at the head of the Azat valley among cliffs Culture and heritage · Armenia Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Half a day from Yerevan between a Roman temple above a gorge and a monastery carved into the mountain, with a village lunch and lavash from the tonir. Discover
The Giza pyramids silhouetted at sunset Culture and heritage · Egypt The pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one day You begin the morning before the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx, ahead of the crowds and the heat. The afternoon is spent in the Grand Egyptian Museum with a specialist guide. Discover
A Nile cruise ship moored on the river Culture and heritage · Egypt A Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor Three or four nights on a fine ship that stops at the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. The green banks and the desert pass by your deck. Discover
The dye pits of the Chouara tannery, Fes Culture and heritage · Morocco A day in Fes el Bali The largest car-free old city in the world, with a licensed guide. Al-Qarawiyyin, Bou Inania, the tanneries and the craftsmen's souks. Discover
The Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga Adventure · Morocco A night in the Sahara at Merzouga The golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, sunset by camel and a night in a fine desert camp. A two- or three-day trip across the Atlas and the oases. Discover
Sidi Bou Said above its marina on the Gulf of Tunis Culture and heritage · Tunisia Carthage and Sidi Bou Said in one day The ruins of Punic and Roman Carthage by the sea in the morning. Then the white and blue lanes of Sidi Bou Said until sunset. Discover
The mountain oasis of Chebika Adventure · Tunisia The Djerid oases and Chott el Djerid by four-wheel drive Two days among the mountain oases, the Ong Jemel dunes and the Chott el Djerid. Tunisia's desert at its finest. Discover
Burj Khalifa and the Dubai skyline at sunset City and shopping · The United Arab Emirates Burj Khalifa: Dubai from above A ride to the observation decks of the world's tallest building. The city, the Gulf and the desert in one view. Discover
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque lit at night behind a fountain Culture and heritage · The United Arab Emirates The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Prayer and a visit at one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world. White marble, domes and one of the world's largest hand-knotted carpets. Discover
Sunset over the red dunes of the Dubai desert Adventure · The United Arab Emirates An evening in the Dubai desert A dune drive, a golden sunset and dinner in a camp. The Arabian desert, in complete privacy. Discover
White marble arcades and minaret of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Culture and heritage · Oman The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque A morning at Muscat's great mosque, among white marble, a hand-woven carpet and a crystal chandelier. Discover
A camel in the Wahiba Sands Adventure · Oman A night in the Wahiba Sands A dune drive, sunset and an Omani dinner under the stars in a fine camp. Discover
Wadi Darbat near Salalah Nature · Oman The Salalah khareef Green mountains, mist and waterfalls in the middle of the Arabian summer. Discover
Terraced rice fields at Tegallalang, Bali Nature · Indonesia Bali's rice terraces A day among the terraces of Tegallalang and Jatiluwih, watered by the subak system for centuries. Quiet green views for families and photographers. Discover
A Komodo dragon on Rinca island, Komodo National Park Sea and islands · Indonesia A Komodo National Park cruise A day on a private boat from Labuan Bajo: the Padar viewpoint, the pink beach and the Komodo dragon. A mix of wildlife and sea found nowhere else. Discover
Sunrise over Borobudur temple, Central Java Culture and heritage · Indonesia Borobudur at sunrise The world's largest Buddhist temple, built in the 9th century, seen as the mist lifts from the plains and volcanoes around it. A quiet morning of history. Discover
The Petronas Towers at night City and shopping · Malaysia Inside the Petronas Towers Up to the skybridge between the towers at 170 metres, then to the observation deck on the 86th floor. In the evening, a walk in KLCC Park by the fountain. Discover
The curved Langkawi Sky Bridge above the rainforest Nature · Malaysia The Langkawi cable car and Sky Bridge A cable car over the rainforest to the top of Mount Mat Cincang, then a curved bridge hanging 660 metres above the sea. Langkawi's best-known experience. Discover
Farquhar Street in George Town, Penang Culture and heritage · Malaysia A walk through heritage George Town A morning among historic shophouses, the Kapitan Keling Mosque and the murals, ending with lunch of Penang's best-known halal dishes. Discover
Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay Nature · Singapore An evening at Gardens by the Bay An afternoon in the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, then the light-and-music show among the Supertrees. Singapore's finest evening. Discover
The Universal Studios globe on Sentosa Sea and islands · Singapore A family day on Sentosa A cable car to the island, then Universal Studios or the Singapore Oceanarium, and sunset on Palawan Beach. Discover
The gilded spires of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok Culture and heritage · Thailand The Grand Palace and Wat Pho A morning in royal Bangkok, between the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho. A private guide explains the kingdom's history and craft. Discover
Koh Tapu, the needle rock known as James Bond Island, in Phang Nga Bay Sea and islands · Thailand Phang Nga Bay and Koh Panyee A day by boat among hundreds of limestone islands, sea-kayaking into hidden lagoons, and lunch in a Muslim fishing village built over the water. Discover
An Asian elephant at a sanctuary near Chiang Mai Nature · Thailand A day at an elephant sanctuary A day children love: feeding elephants and walking with them by the river, at an ethical sanctuary where no one rides them. Discover
Cruise ships among the islands of Ha Long Bay, seen from Titop island Sea and islands · Vietnam A night aboard a ship in Ha Long Bay A cruise among the limestone islands, with caves, kayaking and sunset on deck. The finest way to see the bay. Discover
Aerial view of the Golden Bridge and its stone hands, Ba Na Hills Nature · Vietnam The Golden Bridge in the Ba Na Hills A long cable car to the mountaintop, and a walk on a bridge held up by two giant stone hands above the clouds. Discover
A street of yellow houses and hanging lanterns in Hoi An's old town Culture and heritage · Vietnam A lantern evening in Hoi An A walk through the old town at sunset, a small boat on the Thu Bon river, and a candle set afloat on the water. Discover
Overwater villas on a walkway above a turquoise lagoon, seen from above Sea and islands · The Maldives Staying in an overwater villa The defining Maldives experience: wake to the ocean and step from your deck straight into the lagoon. Discover
A manta ray gliding through blue water in the Maldives Sea and islands · The Maldives Swimming with manta rays in Hanifaru Bay In the south-west monsoon, manta rays gather by the hundred in a small bay in Baa Atoll, and you snorkel beside them. Discover
Inside Ithaa, the undersea restaurant at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Gastronomy · The Maldives Dining beneath the sea A meal in a glass restaurant five metres beneath the surface, surrounded by the reef and its fish. Discover
A road through the eucalyptus forest of the Entoto hills above Addis Ababa City and shopping · Ethiopia A day in Addis Ababa From Lucy at the National Museum to Merkato, the Anwar Mosque and the Entoto hills. Discover
A jebena and small cups set out for the coffee ceremony Gastronomy · Ethiopia The Ethiopian coffee ceremony Green beans roasted, ground and brewed in the jebena before you, in the homeland of arabica. Discover
A Table Mountain cable car above the Atlantic coast Nature · South Africa Table Mountain A rotating cable car to a flat summit above Cape Town and the ocean. Discover
Chapman's Peak Drive and Hout Bay between mountains and ocean Nature · South Africa The Cape Peninsula and the Cape of Good Hope A day's drive over Chapman's Peak to the Cape of Good Hope and the penguins. Discover
An elephant in the bush in Kruger National Park Adventure · South Africa A Big Five safari in Kruger Dawn and dusk drives in an open vehicle with a ranger and tracker, and nights in a luxury lodge. Discover
Wooden houses and mist on the Ayder plateau, Rize Nature · Türkiye The northern highlands: Uzungöl and Ayder Lakes, forests and mountain meadows above the Black Sea, wrapped in morning mist. The coolest of Türkiye in summer. Discover
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Culture and heritage · Türkiye The historic peninsula tour Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace in a day, with an Arabic-speaking guide. Three World Heritage monuments a few steps apart. Read more
The Uludağ cable car at sunset, Bursa Winter · Türkiye The Uludağ cable car and snow An 8.8 km cable car climbs from Bursa to the hotel area of Uludağ. Snow in winter, meadows in summer. Read more
A coloured Ottoman house and cobbled lane in Cumalıkızık Culture and heritage · Türkiye The Ottoman village of Cumalıkızık A 14th-century village at the foot of Uludağ, with coloured houses and stone lanes. Part of a World Heritage site. Read more
Sumela Monastery in its cliff, seen across the Altındere valley Culture and heritage · Türkiye Sumela Monastery in the Altındere valley A historic building set into a cliff about 1,200 m up. One of the best-known sights of the Turkish north. Read more
The Lower Düden Falls pouring into the Mediterranean, Antalya Sea and islands · Türkiye Kaleiçi and the Düden Falls The old town around the Roman harbour, then the falls that drop straight into the Mediterranean. An easy day on the coast. Read more
Lake Sapanca and its shore Nature · Türkiye A day at Lake Sapanca A lake among green hills about two hours from Istanbul. A family outing with lunch by the water. Read more
A sulphur bath house in the Abanotubani district, Tbilisi Wellness · Georgia Tbilisi's sulphur baths Private rooms of hot sulphur water under old brick domes. One of the city's oldest traditions. Read more
The Tbilisi cable car above the old town City and shopping · Georgia The Narikala cable car A few minutes from the riverbank up to Narikala fortress above the old town. Read more
Mtskheta and the river seen from Jvari Monastery Culture and heritage · Georgia Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery A view over two rivers from a 6th-century monastery, then the old town. Half a day from Tbilisi. Read more
The green Truso valley and the Terek river Nature · Georgia The Truso valley A green valley near Kazbegi, with mineral springs, coloured deposits and old stone towers. Read more
The Friendship Monument above the gorge near Gudauri Winter · Georgia Gudauri in winter Georgia's best-known ski resort, on the Military Road, with the Friendship Monument above the gorge. Read more
The river and forested slopes in Borjomi Central Park Wellness · Georgia Borjomi's springs and park A riverside park among the forests, where you drink from the mineral springs. Read more
A tree-lined alley on Batumi Boulevard Sea and islands · Georgia Batumi Boulevard A long promenade between gardens and the sea, with fountains, cycle paths and cafés. Read more
Batumi Botanical Garden with a wooden pavilion among the trees Nature · Georgia Batumi Botanical Garden 108 hectares of gardens above the Black Sea, 9 km from the city. Read more
Lake Nohur and its wooded shore, Gabala Nature · Azerbaijan Lake Nohur A quiet lake among wooded hills near Gabala. A family outing with lunch by the water. Read more
Panorama of the Palace of the Sheki Khans and its garden Culture and heritage · Azerbaijan The Palace of the Sheki Khans An 18th-century summer palace with coloured shebeke windows and bright murals. Part of a World Heritage site. Read more
Ancient human figures carved into the rock at Gobustan Culture and heritage · Azerbaijan The rock art of Gobustan More than 6,000 rock carvings on hills above the Caspian, with a modern museum. World Heritage since 2007. Read more
Grey mud flowing from a mud volcano near Gobustan Adventure · Azerbaijan The mud volcanoes Small mounds where cold mud bubbles up with gas, near Gobustan. A sight that fascinates children and adults. Read more
The road through the rocky gorge to Khinalug, Quba district Culture and heritage · Azerbaijan The road to Khinalug A mountain road through a rocky gorge to one of the highest villages in the Caucasus. World Heritage since 2023. Read more
Afurja waterfall falling from a cliff in the forest, Quba Nature · Azerbaijan Afurja waterfall A waterfall dropping from a high cliff in the forest near Quba. A short walk through the trees. Read more
The Caspian seafront of Baku Boulevard under a cloudy sky City and shopping · Azerbaijan Baku Boulevard A Caspian promenade since 1909, among gardens and cafés, with views of the Flame Towers. Read more
The spiral staircase of the Vatican Museums from above Culture and heritage · Italy The Vatican Museums One of the largest art collections in the world, ending at the Sistine Chapel. Book ahead and go with a private guide. Read more
The Grand Canal and Santa Maria della Salute from the Accademia Bridge City and shopping · Italy The Grand Canal by water taxi The finest way to see Venice: a private boat along the Grand Canal from the Rialto to the Salute church. Easy for families and older travellers. Read more
Brightly painted houses along a canal on Burano Culture and heritage · Italy Murano and Burano Half a day by boat to two islands in the Venetian lagoon: glass furnaces on Murano, coloured houses on Burano. Read more
A long corridor of the Uffizi Gallery with its painted ceiling Culture and heritage · Italy The Uffizi and Michelangelo's David A morning in Florence's two best-known museums, with a private guide and pre-booked entry. Read more
Cypress trees along a country road in the Val d'Orcia, Tuscany Nature · Italy A day in the Tuscan countryside and the Val d'Orcia A private driver through the Tuscan hills and cypress lines, and the stone town of Pienza. Read more
Marble spires on the rooftop terraces of Milan Cathedral City and shopping · Italy The Duomo rooftop and The Last Supper A day in central Milan: the cathedral's marble roof, then Leonardo's painting at a booked time. Read more
The Scaliger castle of Sirmione on Lake Garda Nature · Italy Sirmione on Lake Garda A town on a peninsula in Lake Garda, with a moated castle, 40 minutes from Verona. Read more
The Titlis Cliff Walk suspension bridge above the snow Winter · Switzerland Mount Titlis and the Cliff Walk The revolving Rotair cable car to the snows of Titlis, and a suspension bridge over the drop. Read more
The Matterhorn seen from the Gornergrat railway in winter Nature · Switzerland The Gornergrat railway facing the Matterhorn A cog railway from Zermatt to 3,089 metres, looking straight at the Matterhorn. Read more
The Rhine Falls and Laufen Castle Nature · Switzerland The Rhine Falls Europe's largest plain waterfall, under an hour from Zurich. Read more
Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva with the Dents du Midi at dusk Culture and heritage · Switzerland Chillon Castle and Montreux A medieval castle on a rock in Lake Geneva, and the flowered promenade of Montreux. Read more
The paddle steamer Stadt Luzern on Lake Lucerne Sea and islands · Switzerland A steamer cruise on Lake Lucerne Paddle steamers sailing between the lake's villages since the nineteenth century. Read more
The north side of the Hohensalzburg Fortress Culture and heritage · Austria Hohensalzburg Fortress A medieval fortress above Salzburg, reached by funicular. Read more
The Wiener Riesenrad in the Prater City and shopping · Austria The Prater and the Giant Ferris Wheel Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel since 1897, with a funfair and a large park for families. Read more
The Krimml Waterfalls in the Hohe Tauern Nature · Austria The Krimml Waterfalls Austria's highest waterfalls, in three tiers through a forest, about an hour from Zell am See. Read more
The park of the Swarovski Crystal Worlds at Wattens Culture and heritage · Austria Swarovski Crystal Worlds Gardens and crystal art chambers at Wattens, near Innsbruck. Read more
The Louvre pyramid and the Cour Napoléon at dusk Culture and heritage · France The Louvre with a private guide The world's largest museum in three well-chosen hours. The Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Islamic art galleries on one route. Read more
Sunset over the Seine behind the Pont de la Tournelle and the Île Saint-Louis City and shopping · France A sunset cruise on the Seine Paris from the water in an hour: the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d'Orsay and Notre-Dame. A private boat can be arranged for the family. Read more
The Mer de Glace glacier seen from Montenvers, Chamonix Nature · France The Montenvers train and the Mer de Glace A rack railway climbs in 20 minutes to a glacier. From there a gondola takes you down to a cave carved in the ice. Read more
The turquoise Verdon River in the Verdon Gorge, Provence Nature · France The Verdon Gorge and Lac de Sainte-Croix One of the deepest gorges in Europe, with turquoise water. A ride in an electric boat between its cliffs. Read more
The hilltop village of Èze above the Riviera coast Sea and islands · France Èze and Monaco in a day A medieval village hanging above the sea, then Monaco's harbour and princely palace. Along the coast road from Nice. Read more
Little Venice canal quarter in Colmar, Alsace Culture and heritage · France Colmar and Little Venice Coloured timber-framed houses along the canals of the Lauch. A small-boat ride in the heart of Alsace. Read more
The lit entrance of the Strasbourg Christmas market on Place Broglie Winter · France The Strasbourg Christmas market Wooden chalets and lights across the old town squares. A tradition dating from 1570. Read more
Triberg Waterfalls in the Black Forest Nature · Germany The Black Forest High Road and the Triberg Waterfalls A day by private car among the pines, lakes and waterfalls. From Baden-Baden into the heart of the Black Forest. Discover
Museum Island on the Spree with the Berlin TV Tower Culture and heritage · Germany Museum Island, Berlin Five museums on an island in the Spree, on the UNESCO list. Among them, a Museum of Islamic Art. Read more
The glass dome of the Reichstag building in Berlin City and shopping · Germany The Reichstag dome A glass dome above the German parliament, with a spiral ramp over Berlin. Free with advance registration. Read more
The Partnach river in the Partnach Gorge, Garmisch-Partenkirchen Nature · Germany The Partnach Gorge A path cut into the rock above a rushing mountain river. A short family walk in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Read more
An electric boat on Lake Titisee in the Black Forest Nature · Germany Lake Titisee A lake in the heart of the Black Forest with quiet electric boats. An easy family day. Read more
The Rhine at the Loreley rock in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley Nature · Germany A Rhine Valley river cruise Castles on the slopes and the Loreley rock from the deck of a boat. About an hour from Frankfurt. Read more
The old town of Český Krumlov on the Vltava Culture and heritage · Czechia Český Krumlov Castle and old town A castle on the rock and a Renaissance town in a river bend. The loveliest small town in Czechia. Read more
The face of the Prague astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall City and shopping · Czechia The astronomical clock and Old Town Square A clock more than six centuries old whose figures move on the hour. Above it, a tower over the rooftops of Prague. Read more
The Pravčická brána, Europe's largest natural sandstone arch Nature · Czechia The Pravčická brána and the Edmund Gorge Europe's largest natural sandstone arch, then a quiet boat between walls of rock. Read more
The historic town of Kutná Hora Culture and heritage · Czechia Kutná Hora, the silver town A town whose silver mines once made it Prague's rival. About an hour from the capital. Read more
Morskie Oko lake in the Tatra National Park Nature · Poland Morskie Oko lake The largest lake in the Tatras, among granite peaks. Reached on foot or by horse-drawn cart. Discover
Kasprowy Wierch in the Tatra Mountains in winter Winter · Poland The Kasprowy Wierch cable car A cable car from Zakopane to a summit on the Slovak border. Snow in winter, walking in summer. Read more
The Palace on the Isle in Royal Łazienki Park, Warsaw City and shopping · Poland Warsaw's Royal Route From the Royal Castle to the Palace on the Isle in Łazienki. Elegant Warsaw in a day. Read more
Ostrów Tumski, the cathedral island of Wrocław City and shopping · Poland Dwarf hunting and the cathedral island in Wrocław A family walk with a map of the bronze dwarfs, then sunset on Ostrów Tumski as the gas lamps are lit. Read more
Old Town houses and the medieval port crane on the Motława, Gdańsk Culture and heritage · Poland Gdańsk and the amber trail The Long Market and the old port crane, then the amber shops of Mariacka street. Read more
Two Flåm Railway trains passing in the valley beneath the Brekkefossen waterfall Nature · Norway The Flåm Railway and the Nærøyfjord A mountain railway that drops 863 metres in about an hour, and a cruise on Norway's narrowest fjord. A full day from Bergen, or on the way from Oslo. Discover
Bergen, its harbour and islands seen from the top of Mount Fløyen City and shopping · Norway The Fløibanen funicular above Bergen A 6-minute climb from central Bergen to the top of Mount Fløyen. A full view of the city and harbour, and easy paths for children. Read more
The MUNCH museum tower on the Bjørvika waterfront in Oslo Culture and heritage · Norway Oslo's waterfront: the Opera House and MUNCH A walk on the water from the Opera House to MUNCH and Akershus Fortress. The best of Oslo in half a day. Read more
The hairpin bends of the Trollstigen mountain road seen from above Adventure · Norway Trollstigen and the Eagle Road Two mountain roads of hairpin bends on Norway's National Tourist Routes. A day by car from Geiranger among waterfalls and peaks. Read more
The Fjellheisen upper station above Tromsø, with the city and the strait below City and shopping · Norway The Fjellheisen cable car in Tromsø A cable car ride to the Storsteinen platform, 421 metres up. A view over Tromsø, its islands and mountains in every season. Read more
The midnight sun low over the sea on a Lofoten shore Nature · Norway The midnight sun in Lofoten Summer nights when the sun never sets over the fishing villages and beaches. Long golden light for walks and photographs. Read more
Aerial view of Kronborg Castle on its headland over the Øresund Culture and heritage · Denmark Kronborg, Hamlet's castle A Renaissance castle on the Øresund, a UNESCO site and the setting of Hamlet. A fine coastal day from Copenhagen. Discover
Canal boats and colourful houses along Nyhavn in Copenhagen City and shopping · Denmark A canal tour from Nyhavn An open boat from the painted Nyhavn harbour past palaces, the opera house and the Little Mermaid. The easiest way to see Copenhagen in an hour. Read more
The Mintmaster's Mansion in the Old Town open-air museum, Aarhus Culture and heritage · Denmark The Old Town, Aarhus An open-air museum of historic houses moved from across Denmark. You walk through a Danish town across the centuries. Read more
The small yellow house where Hans Christian Andersen was born, in Odense's old quarter Culture and heritage · Denmark H.C. Andersen's House, Odense A museum opened in 2021 to a design by Kengo Kuma, taking you into Andersen's tales. Beside it, the house where he was born. Read more
The sculpture lawn of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art at Humlebæk Culture and heritage · Denmark Louisiana Museum of Modern Art An art museum set in gardens on the Øresund shore at Humlebæk. A quiet stop on the way to Kronborg. Read more
Frederiksborg Castle rising from its lake in Hillerød Culture and heritage · Denmark Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerød A Renaissance palace on three islands in a lake, home to the Museum of National History, with baroque gardens on the water. Read more
A red boathouse and small jetty on a wooded island in the Stockholm archipelago Sea and islands · Sweden A boat trip in the Stockholm archipelago Boats sailing among some 30,000 rocky, wooded islands and red summer houses. A quiet day on the water near the capital. Read more
The baroque façade of the Royal Palace in Stockholm City and shopping · Sweden Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace A walk through the old town's lanes to the Royal Palace and the changing of the guard. Historic Stockholm in half a day. Read more
A traditional turf-roofed farmhouse among trees at Skansen Culture and heritage · Sweden Skansen open-air museum The world's oldest open-air museum, opened in 1891, with traditional Swedish houses and Nordic animals. Ideal for children. Read more
Aerial view of the Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg City and shopping · Sweden Liseberg amusement park An amusement park opened in 1923 in the heart of Gothenburg, one of the largest in the Nordic region. Rides and gardens for the whole family. Read more
The sun setting over the Baltic beyond the rooftops of Visby Culture and heritage · Sweden Visby's medieval wall A stone wall about 3.4 km long around the Hanseatic town of Visby. A walk among towers and ruins on UNESCO's list. Read more
Smooth granite islands and calm sea in Gothenburg's southern archipelago Sea and islands · Sweden Gothenburg's southern archipelago Rocky, car-free islands a short ferry ride from the city. A quiet summer outing among rocks and sea. Read more
The ruined towers of Urquhart Castle on the shore of Loch Ness Nature · Scotland A Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle A boat on Scotland's most famous loch to the ruins of Urquhart Castle on its shore. Half a day of history and legend. Discover
The Old Man of Storr and the Storr cliffs on the Trotternish peninsula Adventure · Scotland The Old Man of Storr walk, Skye A climbing path to a towering rock pinnacle above the sea and islands. Skye's best-known walk. Read more
Clear blue pools and small waterfalls of the Fairy Pools on Skye Nature · Scotland The Fairy Pools, Skye A chain of small waterfalls and clear blue pools beneath the Black Cuillin. A fairly easy walk. Read more
The green valley of Glencoe between steep mountains Nature · Scotland The road through Glencoe A high mountain valley in the western Highlands, among Scotland's finest drives. Stops for views and short walks. Read more
The bow of the Royal Yacht Britannia berthed at Leith Culture and heritage · Scotland The Royal Yacht Britannia The British royal family's yacht for over 40 years, now berthed at Leith. A tour of its cabins and state rooms. Read more
The red sandstone Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow Culture and heritage · Scotland Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Glasgow's best-loved museum, free, with art and natural history for the whole family, in a grand red sandstone building of 1901. Read more
Arthur's Seat rising above Holyrood Park in Edinburgh Nature · Scotland Climbing Arthur's Seat An ancient volcanic hill in the heart of Edinburgh, 251 metres high. An easy climb with views of the city and sea. Read more
The vaulted hall and chandeliers of Komsomolskaya metro station, Moscow City and shopping · Russia The palaces of the Moscow metro A guided ride through the finest metro stations, with their chandeliers, mosaics and marble columns. Two hours is enough for the best of them. Read more
The Moskva river at night with the lit Kremlin towers in the distance City and shopping · Russia An evening cruise on the Moskva A boat trip on the Moskva past the Kremlin and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour as the lights come on, with dinner on board if you wish. Read more
The Grand Cascade and golden fountains below the Grand Palace at Peterhof Culture and heritage · Russia Peterhof and its fountains Peter the Great's summer palace on the Gulf of Finland, with the Grand Cascade, gilded statues and gardens running down to the sea, reached in summer by hydrofoil. Discover
The blue-and-white facade of the Catherine Palace at Tsarskoye Selo with its formal garden Culture and heritage · Russia The Catherine Palace and the Amber Room A blue-and-white palace with golden domes at Tsarskoye Selo, home to the rebuilt Amber Room. Half a day from St Petersburg. Read more
Gondolas over autumn forest at Krasnaya Polyana above Sochi Winter · Russia Rosa Khutor in the mountains above Sochi A modern mountain resort in Krasnaya Polyana, for skiing in winter and gondolas and walks in summer. About an hour from Adler. Read more
Slabs of clear ice standing on frozen Lake Baikal at sunset Winter · Russia The clear ice of Lake Baikal In February and March the surface of the world's deepest lake turns to clear glass. We take you with a guide and adapted vehicles to the islands and ice caves. Discover
The Kamenka river and a white church on the edge of Suzdal Culture and heritage · Russia A day in Suzdal and Vladimir A private drive from Moscow to the loveliest towns of the Golden Ring, with white churches and wooden houses. A long day or a quiet night. Read more
Panorama of Berat's Mangalem and Gorica quarters on either side of the Osum Culture and heritage · Albania Berat, the castle and the Mangalem quarter A day in the town of a thousand windows: up to the inhabited castle, down to Mangalem and its mosques, and a sunset walk along the Osum. Discover
The clock tower and festival stage inside Gjirokastër Castle, mountains beyond Culture and heritage · Albania Gjirokastër castle and bazaar Half a day between a great castle above the Drino valley, the Ottoman bazaar and its crafts, and a tower house from inside. Read more
The clear stream below the Blue Eye spring in the forest near Sarandë Nature · Albania The Blue Eye spring A clear blue spring welling up from an unknown depth in the forest, about half an hour from Sarandë. Read more
The clear water and islets of Ksamil south of Sarandë Sea and islands · Albania The beaches and islets of Ksamil White sand, clear water and small islands reached by boat, south of Sarandë near Butrint. Read more
The stone tower of Krujë Castle below the mountains Culture and heritage · Albania Krujë castle and old bazaar Skanderbeg's castle on a mountainside and an old Ottoman bazaar of carpets and crafts, about an hour from Tirana. Read more
Yerevan at dusk seen from the top of the Cascade, Ararat faint on the horizon City and shopping · Armenia The Cascade and the view of Ararat A vast stone stairway of gardens and sculpture in central Yerevan, with a view over the city to Mount Ararat. Read more
The Church of the Holy Apostles at Sevanavank above Lake Sevan Culture and heritage · Armenia Sevanavank above Lake Sevan Two ninth-century churches on a peninsula above the largest lake in the Caucasus, with a fish lunch by the shore. Read more
Haghartsin Monastery among autumn forest near Dilijan Nature · Armenia The forests of Dilijan and Haghartsin A walk in the forests of Dilijan National Park to Haghartsin Monastery and Lake Parz, then a stroll down old Sharambeyan Street. Read more
Khor Virap Monastery on its hill with snow-capped Mount Ararat behind Culture and heritage · Armenia Khor Virap beneath Mount Ararat A monastery on a hill in the Ararat plain, with the snowy peaks of Mount Ararat directly behind it, about 45 minutes from Yerevan. Read more
A freshly baked sheet of lavash at a roadside bakery near Noravank Gastronomy · Armenia Baking lavash in the tonir A visit to a village house to watch lavash stretched and slapped onto the wall of the tonir, and try it yourself. Read more
Al-Muizz Street in historic Cairo Culture and heritage · Egypt Historic Cairo, from Al-Azhar to Khan el-Khalili A walk through the heart of Fatimid and Mamluk Cairo. Mosques, madrasas and fountains, then the city's best-known market. Read more
The Great Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel Culture and heritage · Egypt The temples of Abu Simbel Two temples cut into the mountain by Ramesses II above Lake Nasser, moved whole in the 1960s. A day trip from Aswan by road or by air. Discover
The Valley of the Kings in the Theban hills, Luxor Culture and heritage · Egypt The west bank and the Valley of the Kings The rock-cut tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs, with their colours intact. Then Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Read more
Hot-air balloons over the west bank of Luxor Adventure · Egypt A sunrise balloon over Luxor You rise at dawn above the temples and fields of the west bank. A view of the Nile and the mountain that the ground cannot give. Read more
The Temple of Isis on Agilkia island, Philae Culture and heritage · Egypt Philae, a felucca and a Nubian village A full Aswan day: the Temple of Isis on its island, then a felucca. You finish with Nubian hospitality on the west bank. Read more
A regal angelfish on the reef in Ras Mohammed National Park Sea and islands · Egypt A boat day at Ras Mohammed A day at sea in the Red Sea's best-known reserve. Coral reefs and coloured fish in clear water. Read more
Saint Catherine's Monastery beneath the mountains of south Sinai Nature · Egypt Saint Catherine and Mount Sinai A 6th-century monastery at the foot of the mountain in south Sinai. Those who wish climb to the summit for sunrise. Read more
Turquoise salt pools near Siwa Wellness · Egypt The salt lakes of Siwa Turquoise water so salty that you float without effort. Then sunset on the dunes. Read more
Jemaa el-Fna square with its evening market, Marrakech City and shopping · Morocco Old Marrakech, from the Koutoubia to Jemaa el-Fna A day in the red city among its palaces, gardens and souks. It ends at sunset in Jemaa el-Fna. Discover
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou Culture and heritage · Morocco Ait-Ben-Haddou across the Atlas A fortified earthen village on the old caravan route. The road there crosses the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Read more
A village in the High Atlas valley of Imlil Nature · Morocco The High Atlas and Imlil A day in the mountains an hour and a half from Marrakech. Amazigh villages, valleys, walnut trees and tea with local hosts. Read more
The Agafay stone desert near Marrakech Nature · Morocco An evening in the Agafay desert A stony desert 45 minutes from Marrakech. Sunset before the Atlas peaks and dinner in a camp. Read more
Blue fishing boats in the port of Essaouira Sea and islands · Morocco A day on the ocean in Essaouira Sea walls, the harbour and fresh fish. On the way, argan oil cooperatives. Read more
The Roman basilica at Volubilis Culture and heritage · Morocco Meknes and Volubilis The imperial city of Moulay Ismail with its great gates, and a Roman town with its mosaics on the plain. A day trip from Fes. Read more
The Caves of Hercules near Tangier Nature · Morocco Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules The point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and a cave that opens onto the ocean. Half a day from Tangier. Read more
Aerial view of the Roman amphitheatre of El Jem Culture and heritage · Tunisia El Jem and Kairouan One of the largest amphitheatres of the Roman world, then the first Islamic city of the Maghreb. A day trip from Sousse or Hammamet. Discover
The rooftops of the Medina of Tunis seen through a stone arcade City and shopping · Tunisia The medina of Tunis A walk from Bab el Bhar to the Zaytuna Mosque. The perfume and chechia souks and traditional houses. Read more
The beach at Hammamet South Wellness · Tunisia Sea-water therapy in Hammamet Thalasso with warm Mediterranean water in the large hotel centres. Programmes from a day to a week. Read more
The salt flat of Chott el Djerid Nature · Tunisia Sunrise on the Chott el Djerid The Sahara's largest salt pan at first light. Silence, mirages and shifting colour. Read more
The Mos Espa film set at Ong Jemel near Nefta Culture and heritage · Tunisia The Star Wars film sets The village of Mos Espa still stands among the dunes near Nefta. A favourite with children and film lovers. Read more
The Berber hill village of Chenini Culture and heritage · Tunisia The ksour of Tataouine and Chenini Tiered vaulted granaries and an Amazigh village cut into the mountain. A day trip from Djerba. Read more
Troglodyte homes at Matmata Culture and heritage · Tunisia The underground homes of Matmata Amazigh homes dug into the ground around round courtyards. One of them appeared in the first Star Wars film. Read more
The Museum of the Future beside Sheikh Zayed Road towers Culture and heritage · The United Arab Emirates The Museum of the Future An oval building wrapped in Arabic calligraphy, and an interactive journey into tomorrow. Read more
Palm Jumeirah seen from a tower in Dubai Marina Sea and islands · The United Arab Emirates Palm Jumeirah The famous palm-shaped island, with its resorts, beaches and water parks. Read more
Global Village pavilions lit up and reflected in the lake at night City and shopping · The United Arab Emirates Global Village An open-air winter festival of national pavilions, markets, food and shows. Read more
Dappled light under the dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi Culture and heritage · The United Arab Emirates Louvre Abu Dhabi A universal museum beneath a dome of light on Saadiyat Island. Read more
The winding Jebel Jais mountain road at sunrise Adventure · The United Arab Emirates Jebel Jais and Jais Flight A mountain road to the highest ground in the UAE, and a record-breaking zipline. Read more
Abra boats crossing Dubai Creek with Deira behind Culture and heritage · The United Arab Emirates Old Dubai and the Creek The Al Fahidi quarter and an abra across the Creek to the gold and spice souks. Read more
The Mutrah Corniche promenade and bay with mountains behind City and shopping · Oman The Mutrah Corniche at sunset A walk on the waterfront between the harbour, white houses and mountains. Read more
The canyon walls of Wadi Ghul from a Jebel Shams viewpoint Adventure · Oman The Balcony Walk on Jebel Shams A trail along the rim of Wadi Ghul to an abandoned village in the canyon wall. Read more
Palms and water between the rock walls of Wadi Shab Nature · Oman Wadi Shab A small boat, then a walk between rock walls to swimming pools. Read more
Terraced gardens and a village on the edge of a wadi on Jebel Akhdar Nature · Oman Jebel Akhdar villages and the rose season A walk through terraces and stone villages, and rose-water distilling in April. Read more
Frankincense trees in Dhofar Culture and heritage · Oman The Land of Frankincense Al Baleed, Sumhuram and Wadi Dawkah: the World Heritage sites of the frankincense trade. Read more
The cliffs below Uluwatu temple and the Indian Ocean, Bali Culture and heritage · Indonesia Sunset at Uluwatu Uluwatu temple stands on a sheer cliff above the Indian Ocean at Bali's southern tip. Sunset is followed by the Kecak dance in an open-air theatre. Read more
Lombok and Mount Rinjani seen across the strait from Gili Meno Sea and islands · Indonesia The Gili Islands and sea turtles Three small islands off Lombok with no cars or motorbikes. Snorkelling with turtles in warm, clear water. Read more
Sunrise seen from the summit of Mount Batur, Bali Adventure · Indonesia Sunrise on Mount Batur A pre-dawn climb up an active volcano in north-east Bali, 1,717 m high. The sun rises over Lake Batur and Mount Agung. Read more
Kelingking bay and its headland on Nusa Penida Sea and islands · Indonesia A day on Nusa Penida A rugged island south-east of Bali, reached by fast boat from Sanur. White cliffs and turquoise bays, the best known being Kelingking. Read more
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan on the shore of Lake Bratan, Bali Nature · Indonesia The lake temple at Bratan Ulun Danu Bratan temple on the shore of Lake Bratan in Bali's highlands, pictured on the 50,000-rupiah note. Cool air, gardens and mountains around the lake. Read more
Mangrove forest in Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi Nature · Malaysia A boat through the Kilim mangroves A boat trip through mangrove forest and limestone cliffs in Kilim Geoforest Park, north-east Langkawi. Read more
Rows of tea bushes at a plantation in the Cameron Highlands Nature · Malaysia A day in the tea estates A walk among the green tea hills of the Cameron Highlands, and afternoon tea in a café above the valleys. Read more
The Awana SkyWay cable line over the rainforest, Genting Highlands Nature · Malaysia The Awana SkyWay A 2.6 km cable car over the rainforest to the top of Genting Highlands, with views over valleys and clouds. Read more
The Penang Hill funicular nearing the top station Nature · Malaysia The funicular up Penang Hill A funicular dating from 1923 climbs Penang Hill, where the air is cooler and the views take in George Town and the strait. Read more
Inside the limestone Temple Cave at Batu Caves, Selangor Culture and heritage · Malaysia Batu Caves Huge limestone caves in a hill 13 km north of the capital, reached by a stairway of 272 steps. Read more
Sunway Lagoon water park seen from above, Selangor Adventure · Malaysia A day at Sunway Lagoon A theme park of more than 90 attractions, with a water park, wildlife park and adventure rides, about 30 minutes from central Kuala Lumpur. Read more
The Rain Vortex and Shiseido Forest Valley at Jewel Changi City and shopping · Singapore The Rain Vortex at Jewel The world's tallest indoor waterfall, 40 metres under a glass dome inside an indoor forest, at Changi Airport itself. Discover
The Merlion facing Marina Bay City and shopping · Singapore An evening on Marina Bay A walk along the promenade from the Merlion to the Helix Bridge, then the Spectra light-and-water show on the waterfront. Read more
Shophouses along Haji Lane, Kampong Glam Culture and heritage · Singapore A walk through Kampong Glam A morning in the old Malay and Arab quarter: the Sultan Mosque, Haji Lane, Arab Street and the Malay Heritage Centre. Read more
The bandstand at Singapore Botanic Gardens Nature · Singapore Singapore Botanic Gardens Gardens founded in 1859 and, in 2015, the first site in Singapore inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Read more
Cabins of the Singapore Cable Car Adventure · Singapore The Singapore Cable Car Cable cars from Mount Faber over the harbour to Sentosa, with views of the sea, ships and skyline. Read more
Long-tail boats on the white sand of Maya Bay, Phi Phi Leh, below limestone cliffs Sea and islands · Thailand The Phi Phi islands and Maya Bay A boat trip to the Andaman Sea's most famous islands and the cliff-ringed Maya Bay. Snorkelling in clear water. Read more
Ao Nang beach in Krabi at dusk, with islands on the horizon Sea and islands · Thailand The Four Islands by long-tail boat Half a day around Poda, Tup, Chicken and Mor islands off Ao Nang. Sandy beaches and shallow water that suit children. Read more
Islands of Mu Ko Ang Thong Marine National Park across a calm sea Sea and islands · Thailand Ang Thong Marine Park More than 40 uninhabited islands west of Samui, with kayaking and a viewpoint over an emerald lake inside an island. Read more
Wachirathan waterfall in Doi Inthanon National Park Nature · Thailand Doi Inthanon, the roof of Thailand A day on Thailand's highest summit (2,565 m), among waterfalls, cloud forest and flower gardens. Read more
Wooden boats laden with fruit at Damnoen Saduak floating market, seen from above City and shopping · Thailand Damnoen Saduak floating market Boats piled with fruit and flowers on country canals south-west of Bangkok. A colourful morning for all ages. Read more
Red-brick ruins of Wat Mahathat in the Historic City of Ayutthaya Culture and heritage · Thailand Ayutthaya, the old capital The ruins of Siam's capital from 1350 to 1767, a World Heritage Site since 1991. Read more
The Fansipan summit marker at sunset above a sea of clouds Nature · Vietnam Fansipan summit and the Muong Hoa valley A cable car to Indochina's highest peak (3,143 m), and a walk among rice terraces and mountain villages. Read more
A quiet river between limestone cliffs at Trang An, Ninh Binh Nature · Vietnam Trang An, Ha Long on land A rowing boat carries you between limestone peaks, caves and rice fields, at a World Heritage Site. Read more
The Meridian Gate of the Imperial City of Hue Culture and heritage · Vietnam The Imperial City of Hue The citadel and palaces of the Nguyen emperors, over the Hai Van Pass from Da Nang. Read more
The main gate of the Temple of Literature, Hanoi City and shopping · Vietnam Old Hanoi and the Temple of Literature A walk through the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake, and a visit to Vietnam's first university. Read more
Boats at the floating market in Can Tho, Mekong Delta Nature · Vietnam The Mekong Delta and its floating markets Canals, orchards and boats piled with produce at the Cai Rang floating market. Read more
A whale shark close to the surface in the Maldives Sea and islands · The Maldives Whale sharks in South Ari Snorkelling beside the largest fish in the world, in a protected area whale sharks visit all year. Read more
A wooded island seen from a boat in Raa Atoll Nature · The Maldives The sea of stars on Vaadhoo Shoreline water that sparkles blue at night thanks to bioluminescent plankton. Read more
The coral-stone Old Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiy) in Malé Culture and heritage · The Maldives Malé: historic mosques and markets Half a day in the capital, from the Old Friday Mosque and the King Salman Mosque to the fish market and Sultan Park. Read more
Atolls and lagoons seen from a seaplane over the Maldives Adventure · The Maldives The seaplane flight A low flight over the atolls and turquoise lagoons to your resort, one of the finest moments of the trip. Read more
A sandbank beside an island with water villas, seen from the air Sea and islands · The Maldives A sandbank picnic A boat to a white sandbank in the open sea, for a private lunch and a swim with no one else around. Read more
Spinner dolphins in Ari Atoll Sea and islands · The Maldives A sunset dolphin cruise A traditional Maldivian dhoni sails at sunset in search of spinner dolphins. Read more
The rock-hewn Church of Saint George, Lalibela Culture and heritage · Ethiopia The rock churches of Lalibela Eleven churches carved down into the rock, among the world's architectural wonders. Discover
Harar Gate, entrance to the walled old town of Harar, lit at night Culture and heritage · Ethiopia Harar, the city of mosques A walled historic Islamic city in eastern Ethiopia, a World Heritage Site. Read more
Salt and rock formations at Dallol Adventure · Ethiopia The colours of Dallol Sulphur springs and yellow and green pools in a land of fire. Read more
The glowing crater of Erta Ale at night Adventure · Ethiopia The Erta Ale volcano A night climb to the crater of an active volcano in the Afar desert. Read more
Lake Tana near the Tana Qirqos monastery Culture and heritage · Ethiopia The monasteries of Lake Tana A boat trip to the island monasteries and their painted walls. Read more
The Blue Nile Falls in a green valley Nature · Ethiopia The Blue Nile Falls The Tis Abay falls, about 30 kilometres from Bahir Dar. Read more
A troop of geladas grazing in the Simien Mountains Nature · Ethiopia Geladas in the Simien A walk on the escarpment among troops of primates found only in the Ethiopian highlands. Read more
Painted houses on Chiappini Street in Bo-Kaap Culture and heritage · South Africa Bo-Kaap Cape Town's historic Muslim quarter of colourful houses and mosques. Read more
The suspension bridge over the Storms River Mouth, Tsitsikamma Nature · South Africa Tsitsikamma and the Storms River Mouth A suspension bridge over a river mouth between rocks and waves. Read more
Ferns and a fallen trunk in the Knysna forest Nature · South Africa The Knysna lagoon and forests A boat trip to the Knysna Heads, and a walk in old forest. Read more
The entrance gardens of the Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg Culture and heritage · South Africa The Apartheid Museum and Soweto A day telling the story of modern South Africa, from the museum to Mandela's house. Read more
uShaka Marine World on the Durban seafront Sea and islands · South Africa The Golden Mile and uShaka Marine World Warm swimming beaches and a family marine park in Durban. Read more

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