Country Guides

In this section you can browse information pertaining to all the countries we visit on our tours and cruises. Our country guides contain an overview and information regarding the climate, geography and currency of specific countries as well as key facts and figures.

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Apollonia Artemis Temple, Albania
Friendly, tolerant people, fascinating Ottoman cities teeming with history, magnificent mountain scenery and charming villages: Albania is a varied destination offering many pleasures. Hikerswill love the Albanian Alps or the Tomorri massif, whilst cyclists will find...read more
Algeria
With more than four-fifths of its territory covered by the , the Sahara is Algerias most striking feature andis drawing increasing numbers of tourists. Several flights operate from Algiers, the capital, to Ghardia, Djanet and...read more
Albatrosses, Antarctica
Amidst the solitude of Antarctica, adventurous travellers can discover an ethereal landscape that lingers in the memory. Very few have ventured onto this appealingly inaccessible continent but those who have rave about the privilege of gazing...read more
St Johns, Antigua
Low-lying and volcanic in origin, Antigua & Barbuda form part of the Leeward Islands group in the northeast Caribbean and have certainly adopted the notoriously ‘Caribbean’ way of life. This is a place to take...read more
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina is a land of infinitely enchanting landscapes, from the Andes’ snow-capped peaks tothe dusty plains of Patagonia. Whether exploring the lush rainforest of Missiones, horse riding in the scorched red mountains of Salta, trekking...read more
Garni, Armenia
Armenia is a trove of history, littered with crumbling churches perched in spectacular settings. Landscapes transition rapidly from lushforests to shimmeringlakes and starkdeserts. But the best thing about Armenia is the Armenians themselves – ever...read more
Sydney Harbour, Australia
Drenched in sunshine and glowing with affable charisma, Australia is an enticing land of vast beaches, pulsating cities and reams and reams of bushland. One of the country’s greatest lures is its sense of space;...read more
Wachau valley, Durnstein, Austria
Austria is a country of startling contrasts, from the soaring Alps to the verdant swathes of the Danube Valley. This European beauty is noted as much for its historical buildings,awe-inspiring museumsand galleries, as for its...read more
Ponta Delgada city gate, Sao Miguel Island, Azores
For more than 500 years, the Azores, an archipelago of nine widely dispersed islands in the middle of the Atlantic, have remained almost completely unspoilt, mainly on account of their remoteness. Volcanic in origin, they...read more
Parliament Building, Nassau, Bahamas
The quiet coves, sheltered bays and crowd-free beaches of the Bahamas offer visitors the intimacy of a secluded retreat within a surprisingly expansive archipelago. Twice the size of Spain, the Bahamas is actually made up...read more
Gibbes Bay, Barbados
Barbados is famed for its easy-going calypso culture, where a strong sense of history and culture fuses with a laid-back vibe. On landWith music as one of its societal bedrocks, Barbados revels in a vibrant...read more
The Belfry & Rosary Quay, Bruges
Compact enough to be covered in a week and spirited enough to count as one of Europe’s most underrated destinations, Belgium does many things well, not least winning over sceptical visitors. If all that comes...read more
Northern cardinal bird, Central America
For the outdoor enthusiast, Belize presents unlimited opportunities. The country has a lot more in common with the Caribbean island states (its style of architecture, for example) than its Central American neighbours. Natural lifeEvery destination in...read more
Bhutan
The Kingdom of Bhutan has adopted a cautious approach to tourism to avoid any negative impact on the countrys culture and environment. All tourists, group or individual, must travel on a pre-planned all inclusive guided...read more
Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Most notable among Bosniaand Herzegovina’s charms is its lush, mountainous landscape, best seen from the vantage point of one of the national parks.To some, the country remains synonymous with the Yugoslav wars that ravaged the...read more
Lion, Botswana
Outstandingly dramatic, Botswana encompasses striking salt pans, diamond-rich deserts and fertile flood plains which teem with game. The north, in particular, offers superb wildlife-watching opportunities, making this one of southern Africa’s top safari destinations.A sizable...read more
Capybara, Amazon, Brazil
Brazil is a seductive country with dazzling beaches, tropical islands and picturesque colonial towns. Its verdant rainforests boast an astounding array of wildlife, while its wildly energetic cities are home to a multitude of ethnic...read more
The Baths - Virgin Gorda, BVI
Sloping hills of green, lush mountainous terrain, extensive coral reefs and famous shipwrecks sum up the thrills and spills of the British Virgin Islands. With myriad nautical pursuits on offer, the 50 idyllic islands are...read more
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s spectacular mountains, swathe of golden beaches and vibrant cities have begun attracting hordes of eager-eyed tourists over the past few years – a dramatic change to how the country was a mere 10 years...read more
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Beloved by backpackers and boasting some of the most awe-inspiring historical remains on the planet, Cambodia is a kingdom of wild jungle, steamy cities and a past that’s equal parts inspiring and saddening. The striking...read more
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