Book Your Place on These Trips as an Early Christmas Treat
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‘Tis the season to not only be jolly, but get giddy at the thought of another year of travel experiences ahead. Get carried away with the generous spirit of Christmas and treat yourself, or your loved ones, to one of these truly once-in-a-lifetime tours with Culture Trip.
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A Taste of Taiwan by Train
Tipped as one of our under-the-radar destinations for 2024, the little island nation of Taiwan should be high on your Christmas wish list. Its unique blend of cultural influences from all over East Asia, coupled with a wealth of natural beauty and lots to see and do, makes it one of the most enriching and exciting destinations yet to hit the mainstream. Our nine-day Rail Trip loops around the whole island, taking in the cities of Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, as well as the serene splendour of Sun Moon Lake, before tracing the gorgeous East Coast National Scenic Area on one of the world’s most beautiful train rides. Expect bustling night markets filled with the aroma of freshly sizzled street food, luscious tea plantations, unique architectural masterpieces and a fair share of lovely seaside views – what more could you want?
From US$2031.2
Next available from 7th Jun 2025
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Taipei, Taiwan
ENDS AT
Taipei, Taiwan
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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Ultimate Egypt
Ready to finally treat yourself to that bucket-list adventure you’ve always wanted to embark on? Well, perhaps it’s time to make your dreams a reality with our extensive nine-day tour of Egypt. Ancient wonders are aplenty across this tour, which starts with a deep-dive into Cairo’s chaotic streets and a day trip to the iconic sights of Gaza – visits to the Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum included. Then it’s time to head south, first via train and later on a luxurious river cruise down the Nile. You’ll discover temples, tombs and souks from Luxor to Aswan, wrapping things up with an unforgettable kayak experience on the Nile itself.
From US$2047.65
Next available from 10th Oct 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Cairo, Egypt
ENDS AT
Aswan, Egypt
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Summer Sale
Greek Island Odyssey
Greece is just as rich in ancient history, but is unrivalled when it comes to dreamy summer jaunts. Our nine-day trip embraces both sides of Greek holidaying, starting in Athens, where you’ll have a guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. From there we’ll embark on an island-hopping epic in the Cyclades, first setting sail for Naxos. Bask on barely touched beaches, chat to locals in rural villages and hop on a day trip to the crystalline waters and hidden beaches of Paros. We’ll wrap things up on the sophisticated shores of Santorini, home to one of the world’s most mesmerising sunsets, which we’ll enjoy during an evening picnic with a view.
From US$1795.59
Next available from 15th Sep 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Athens, Greece
ENDS AT
Athens, Greece
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Secrets of Sri Lanka by Train
If you’re looking to treat yourself and your favourite travel partner to a holiday like no other, then how about the rolling hills, ancient ruins and scenic coastline of Sri Lanka? Our 10-day Rail Trip is a loop around the island, centring around three transcendentally beautiful train rides. The first takes us from the capital, Colombo, to the Cultural Triangle, where you’ll explore the Unesco-listed ruins of Polonnaruwa and the surreal rock fortress of Sigiriya. The highlight of the trip connects us from Kandy to Ella, as we wind through the island’s luscious tea plantations and rural villages on one of the world’s most famously scenic train journeys. After marvelling at the splendour of central Sri Lanka, you’ll spend a morning spotting elephants in the wild at Udawalawe National Park, before ending up at the pretty coastal city of Galle. You’ll never want to leave this former fort town but, luckily, the train back to Colombo – tracing the west coast – makes it more than worthwhile.
From US$1699.15
Next available from 19th Oct 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Colombo, Sri Lanka
ENDS AT
Colombo, Sri Lanka
DURATION
10
GROUP SIZE
12
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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