Discover the roots of fascinating cultures on one of our historical Authentic Experiences. Just ask your Personal Travel Expert to add on your chosen experience after you’ve booked.

Tuol Sleng & Killing Fields, Cambodia
Learn about the crimes of the Khmer Rouge regime in the mid-Seventies on a visit to Tuol Sleng (S-21). This former school was converted into a prison, the scene of a horrific genocide that claimed 20,000 lives. A memorial containing the skulls of over 8,000 victims is a sombre reminder of this terrible time.

Terracotta Warriors & City Tour, China
Discover Xi’an on this private full day tour. First you’ll see the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, unearthed by peasant farmers in 1974. These 8,000 life-sized soldiers stand in battle formation, each unique and hand-crafted and painted. After lunch, visit the imposing Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque, before walking along the perfectly-preserved historic city walls.

Private Stone Town Tour, Tanzania
Learn about Zanzibar’s heritage with a private guide on this fascinating half-day tour, during which you’ll visit the former slave market and explore enchanting old forts and gardens. Visit the House of Wonders – a museum dedicated to Zanzibar’s history – before savouring lunch at a local restaurant and taking a fantastic sunset cruise.

Footsteps of Raffles, Singapore
Raffles founded Singapore as a British colony and helped it become a vital international port and trading centre. You’ll visit the landing site where it’s believed he first set foot back in 1819, and learn about Singapore River’s amazing history. Sample afternoon tea at Raffles Hotel; cruise on a bumboat past the harbour and towering skyline; and visit a riverside village and pewter gallery.

Walk to Freedom Tour, South Africa
On this full day tour, you’ll discover South Africa’s moving history at the fascinating District Six Museum and Arts & Cultural Centre. Explore the town of Langa, established during the apartheid, and Cape Town’s suburbs. Then cruise across the water to Robben Island’s prison, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated.

Nazca Lines, Peru
Unravel the mystery of the Nazca Lines – simple lines and complex figures that seem to be etched into the Earth’s surface and are rumoured to have been created by aliens, gods or giants. After a thrilling flight over these spectacular images, enjoy lunch back on solid ground followed by a tour of the city.

David Livingstone Museum, Zambia
Explore the David Livingstone Museum on this half-day experience, discovering the life and work of this intrepid explorer and missionary. Learn about the people of the Stone Age who lived in the area and the traditions, witchcraft and the medicines this doctor used to heal.

Evita Tour, Argentina
Get a fascinating insight into Eva Perón. This half-day tour starts at Retiro, where she caught her first glimpse of Buenos Aires. In Plaza de Mayo, stand before the ‘Pink House’ and the balcony where she addressed Argentine workers. Visit the church in Recoleta where she wed and the cemetery where she’s buried, finishing at the Evita Museum.

Historical Venice, Italy
Stroll with a local guide around Santa Maria Formosa and Santa Mariadei Miracoli’s imposing church interiors and spectacular masterpieces. Then take a private cruise along the Grand Canal and join a guide to wander through the narrow streets, stopping for a glass of wine and some delicious Veneto cuisine.

Pompeii & Herculaneum, Italy
Explore famous archaeological excavations on this full day guided coach tour. You’ll discover Pompeii, which lay untouched for centuries after being buried in 79AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted. See excavators at work and walk through ancient streets past baths, villas and frescoes. Then explore Herculaneum, also submerged under a torrent of lava, where many household objects can still be seen.

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Article added 13 August 2010