Tour Types

There’s a whole wide world of adventure out there, and a wealth of adventure tours to take you on the journey of a lifetime. Whether you are interested in classic journeys, exotic locations and cultures or pure adrenaline rushes there’s an adventure tour to suit your interests, budget and fitness level. On an adventure holiday, climb the misty peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, go diving in the Red Sea, trek in the Himalayas or view amazing wildlife in the Galapagos Islands. An adventure tour is a great way to get to the world’s most amazing and remote locations in safety, with good company and with the knowledge and know-how of an experienced local guide. Adventure tours to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Morocco and the Inca Trail in Peru are currently very popular. Speak with an Escape Travel global travel specialist today for the best deals on exciting adventure holidays.

Experience the riches of human history and delve into ancient cultures on a cultural and historical tour. Tour the galleries, museums and architectural monuments of Europe, cruise the Nile with an expert Egyptologist on hand to reveal the wonders of ancient Egypt, visit the temples of ancient Greece, the ancient cities of Petra in Jordan and Persepolis in Turkey, trek the Inca Trail to the hidden citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru and roam amid the stunning temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. On a cultural and historical holiday in China, marvel at the Great Wall, the terracotta warriors of Xian and the imperial palaces of Beijing. In the UK, steep yourself in mythology and mystery at Stonehenge and other ancient sites. For advice on cultural and historical holidays to speak with an Escape Travel global travel specialist today and find the best deals on an inspiring cultural and historical tour of your choice.

For a holiday filled with entertainment head for the world’s great cities. In the US, take an entertainment tour to visit New York and take in the latest Broadway shows and many jazz clubs or see the best of live entertainment in Las Vegas. London’s West End is the mecca for theatre buffs and in London you can also experience wonderful performances of ballet and classical music. There are also many entertainment tours to the world’s great music, opera, arts and movie festivals. In Australia, you can get great deals on show and accommodation packages when the latest blockbuster show hits Melbourne or Sydney. For an entertainment-packed holiday, the Gold Coast is a great destination with plenty of live entertainment and events throughout the year. For advice on entertainment holidays speak with an Escape Travel global travel specialist today and find the best deals on an exciting entertainment tour of your choice.

Food and wine tours are a wonderfully indulgent way to see the world in style. Many specialist wine and food tours also include cooking classes and the chance to meet passionate chefs and winemakers. The most popular destinations for food and wine holidays are, of course, France and Italy but there are many other options available for your food and wine holiday. Spain and Portugal are also popular destinations for food and wine holidays, as is the Napa Valley in California. More exotic destinations for a food and wine tour include Tunisia, South Africa, Argentina and Chile. Closer to home, there are many food and wine tours to the famous winery regions of Australia and New Zealand, including the Margaret River, Barossa Valley, Tasmania and Hawkes Bay. For advice on food and wine holidays speak with an Escape Travel global travel specialist today and find the best deals on a tantalising food and wine tour of your choice.

Nothing says ‘holiday’ like an exotic island or perfect stretch of white beach and islands and beaches tours are a fabulous way to check out as many as possible in one fun in the sun holiday. There are islands and beaches tours to many beautiful places, from the islands of the Caribbean to Australia’s Whitsundays, the Fijian islands, the Maldives, Hawaii and the Mediterranean. For something really exotic consider an islands and beaches holiday in Vietnam or an islands and beaches tour of India, including the exquisite Lakshadweep Islands. Mozambique is another up and coming destination for islands and beaches holidays, with perfect white beaches, turquoise waters and offshore archipelagos to explore. For advice on islands and beaches tours speak with an Escape Travel global travel specialist today and find the best deals on a sundrenched islands and beaches holiday of your choice.

An indulgence and luxury holiday is a great way to destress, unwind and feel thoroughly spoiled! Take an indulgence and luxury tour by private plane or private train, enjoy a luxury cruise or stay at any number of grand hotels and luxury spa resorts. For complete privacy, rent a luxurious villa in Bali or Tuscany or a private island in the Riau Archipelago near Singapore, complete with staff to look after your needs. For indulgence and luxury holidays by the beach with lashings of relaxing and rejuvenating spa treatments head for the Maldives or the Yasawa Islands of Fiji. Step into an Arabian Nights tale at a luxury desert camp in Abu Dhabi, experience Europe in style on the Venice-Simplon Orient Express or live like a maharajah at a palace hotel in Rajasthan. For advice on indulgence and luxury holidays speak with an Escape Travel global travel specialist and find the best deals on an indulgence and luxury holiday of your choice.

Discovering and sharing new places and experiences with the one you love makes for a romantic and unforgettable getaway. For romance tours, Europe is rich in magical destinations, from the romantic cities of Paris, Venice and Prague to the Loire Valley in France and Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast in Italy. For a romance holiday in a beautiful tropical location try the island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia, the Maldives or the many lovely resorts of Bali and Thailand. Looking for something different and exotic in the way of a romance holiday? How about a luxury safari tour to Tanzania and the exotic spice island of Zanzibar or an Arabian Nights romance tour to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, staying in opulent hotels and luxury desert camps? For advice on romance tours speak with an Escape Travel global travel specialist today and find the best deals on the romance holiday of your choice.

For some serious retail therapy there are some awesome shopping tours to cities around the world. So get your credit cards ready, pack a spare bag and get going! In Australia, there are guided shopping tours available to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast with in-the-know guides to help you nose out the best bargains. You can also take guided shopping tours to the shopaholic heavens of Las Angeles, Los Vegas, Shanghai, Bangkok, London, Paris and New York. Time your shopping holidays with the best sales. The annual Hong Kong Shopping Festival is held in June, July and August and offers bargains galore. The Dubai Shopping Festival is held each February and in May to June each year Singapore has an eight-week “shopathon” with discounts of up to 70 per cent on just about everything. For advice on shopping tours speak with an Escape Travel global travel specialist today and find the best deals on the shopping holiday of your choice.

Short breaks are a great way to catch your breath and unwind. Even if you live in the city, it’s great from time to time to book a room for a couple of nights in the CBD to try new restaurants, do some shopping and take in a show. Country and beach areas are also great for short breaks – rent a beach house for a few days, stay at a golf resort or relax in a tranquil country environment at a B&B. Destinations you can get to by direct flight, such as Hamilton Island in Queensland’s Whitsundays, are also good choices for short breaks, especially if you can get a money-saving last minute deal on flights and accommodation. For advice on short breaks speak with an Escape Travel global travel specialist today and find the best deals on the short break of your choice.

Weddings and honeymoons spell romance but take a lot of planning. However, there are now many destinations where you can have your wedding planned for you then just relax and enjoy your honeymoon. Many resorts in popular weddings and honeymoons destinations in Australia, such as the Gold Coast and the Whitsundays, have wedding planners in-house, wedding venues, catering and accommodation packages for all your guests. Some resorts offer wedding packages that include free accommodation for the bride and groom and all those little romantic extras to make your honeymoon special. Overseas, you can find wonderful weddings and honeymoons packages to romantic destinations in Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu, Hawaii, Tahiti, Phuket, Las Vegas and more. For advice on weddings and honeymoons packages speak with an Escape Travel global travel specialist today and find the best deals on the wedding and honeymoon package of your choice.