Freedom Days

Highlights: Geelong waterfront Wine Tasting Ferry Crossing Arthur’s Seat Lookout Tour Description: Explore Victoria’s food and wine scene and taste your way around the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, sightseeing along the way too. Leaving Melbourne, our first stop is the Geelong waterfront, an hour south-west of Melbourne. This seafront location is the perfect place to start your day with a m..

The Abel Tasman National Park may be New Zealand’s smallest, but it’s among one of the country’s most beautiful National Parks, boasting stunning coastal scenery, including golden beaches and sculptured granite cliffs. With the Abel Tasman National Park Day Pass, you’ll be able to spend a whole day exploring this spectacular part of South Island and all of the amazing coastal views it has to offer..

Highlights:  Afternoon Tea at Raffles Tour Description:  The Afternoon Tea ritual, much like Raffles Hotel, Singapore, was fashioned in the 19th century. A cherished tradition since its founding in Great Britain, the experience journeyed to Asia during the golden age of travel. Since its introduction, the Raffles Afternoon Tea remains as popular now as it always has been. Your Afternoon Tea will f..

Highlights: A chance to spot the famous Lyrebird Puffing Billy steam train Tour Description: This morning we leave the city for the lush rain forest of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, where we enjoy a short stroll through the rain forest. With luck you might spot and likely hear the famous Lyrebird. Lyrebirds have unique plumes of neutral-coloured tail feathers and are among Australia's best-k..

Brijrama Palace is one of the oldest landmarks in Varanasi, situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River and surrounded by the vibrant ghats of Varanasi – the word ghat refers to a series of steps leading down to a body of water, particularly a holy river. This evening, enjoy a delightful dining experience at Brijrama Palace, Varanasi, with a choice of cuisines that includes both international..

Dine in splendour in the magnificent surroundings of Khajoorgaon Palace, Lucknow, in the company of the Maharaja’s family. This Lucknow city palace was constructed by HRH Rana Shankar Baksh Singh in 1896 and is still the family home. Khajurgaon Palace combines a Victorian British influence with elements of local Avadhi architecture, and is a beautiful place to enjoy a special evening enjoying dinn..

Having visited the Taj Mahal, learn more about the love story of Emperor Shajahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal in the Mohabbat The Taj show.  Taking place in the renowned Kalakriti Cultural and Convention Centre, in comfortable Gold Class seating,  you will be transported by this most romantic of stories, as performed by over 80 talented dancers and singers. Throughout the performance, lasting an hou..

Leave the city behind and explore a local organic vegetable farm, with a live cookery demonstration followed by lunch.  Just a 45-minute drive from Jaipur, the farm has a glorious countryside setting, in the shadow of the Aravali Hills. The organic farm visit begins with a traditional welcome by the local farmers, and a drink of local chai tea before we are taken on a tour of all the produce being..

There is no better way to learn about a nation’s culture than through its people. This morning’s guided walking tour takes you through the heart of the old city of Jaipur, to see people going about their daily lives and to learn about the local trades and crafts as we make our way through the narrow streets.   From polishing gems to bangle making, intricate embroidery and traditional tie dyeing, y..

For a truly authentic taste of local life and Indian dishes, dine with locals in the home of a Rajasthani family, where you will be treated to a cooking demonstration of traditional Indian food followed by dinner in the company of your friendly hosts. JD Rathore’s family belongs to the royal Rajput community, and his great grandfather was a Rajasthani chief prior to Indian independence.  The Ratho..