Cultural tour specialist Travel Editions has added some fascinating new tours to its collection including:
This 5 night tour with expert Dr. Peter Higginson looks at the artist Caravaggio’s flight to Malta and Sicily following his escape from Rome in 1606 after murdering a gangland rival. The tour begins with a 2-night stay in Malta where guests will explore Valetta seeing some of the artist’s famous paintings before travelling to Sicily for a 3-night stay. 5 nights from £1,855 including flights
Agatha Christie spent time in Egypt during the early 1920’s, and the country and its people left a lasting impression on her. This 8-night tour follows in her footsteps, retracing the paths she walked and the sights she saw. You’ll visit the famous landmarks of Cairo, such as the Pyramids and the Sphinx and, of course, you’ll visit the iconic archaeological sites of Luxor and Karnak, where Christie’s fascination with ancient Egypt truly came to life and enjoy tea at the two iconic hotels she stayed at on her second visit to Egypt. You will experience the Nile from both land and river with two included cruises and hotels all with Nile view rooms in Aswan and Luxor. 8 nights from £2,699pp including flights
Seville – Shifting Worlds and Cultures Tour
Seville is one of the most alluring cities in Europe. Its historic centre, dominated by its colossal Gothic cathedral, is an intoxicating mix of Moorish Palaces, Baroque churches and winding medieval lanes, with a host of tapas bars and restaurants to tempt you. During this 4-night tour guests will explore the evolution of the city’s culture in the company of art historian, Andrew Spira, who will illuminate this lustrous city’s artistic and architectural highlights. 4-nights from £1,399pp with flights
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