An Istanbul ferry crossing the Bosphorus at sunset

Türkiye

Where East meets West, in history and in landscape

Mount Kazbek and Gergeti Trinity Church above Stepantsminda

Georgia

Green valleys, snow peaks and Caucasian hospitality

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

Azerbaijan

The Land of Fire, where East meets West

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

Italy

An open-air museum of elegance and fine food

The Matterhorn reflected in the Riffelsee above Zermatt

Switzerland

Alpine peaks, clear lakes and quiet luxury

The Seine at sunset by the Pont Alexandre III, Paris

France

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

Neuschwanstein Castle above Hohenschwangau in the Bavarian Alps

Germany

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

Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral above the Vltava

Czechia

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

Wawel Castle and Cathedral above the Vistula in Kraków

Poland

Central Europe's historic jewel, where history lives on

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

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

Denmark

Home of hygge and Scandinavian design

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

Sweden

Scandinavia's jewel and the nature of the north

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

Russia

The secrets of the tsars, on a grand scale

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

Albania

The Ionian coast and the Ottoman stone towns

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

Armenia

Caucasus nature and the charm of history

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

Egypt

The cradle of civilisation, the Nile and the Red Sea

Chefchaouen's blue medina below the Rif mountains

Morocco

Africa's enchanting gateway, where heritage meets the modern

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

Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa reflected in still water at dusk

The United Arab Emirates

Modern wonders, two hours from home

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

Indonesia

Where untouched nature meets the spirit of Asia

The Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Cultural variety and modern cities in the heart of tropical nature

The Singapore skyline across Marina Bay at sunset

Singapore

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

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

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

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

The Maldives

A tropical retreat of quiet luxury

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

Ethiopia

Land of beginnings, volcanic nature and deep African history

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

Green northern lights over snow-covered mountains near Tromsø, Norway

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Experiences

What is worth doing there

Tours, excursions and experiences we arrange within your programme, with an Arabic-speaking driver or guide where available.

All Sea and islands Adventure Nature Culture and heritage Wellness Gastronomy City and shopping Winter

28 experiences

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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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