August 2026 Newsletter – Where will your curiosity take you?

Every adventure begins with a spark of curiosity. A place you’ve always wanted to visit. A landscape you’ve admired from afar. A culture you’d like to understand a little better. Perhaps it’s a conversation, a photograph, a book, or a chance encounter that plants the seed.

Travel begins long before departure. It begins with the anticipation of what’s to come.
As we look ahead to an exciting year of travel in 2027, we’re inviting you to start thinking about where your curiosity might take you next. But first, there are still a few wonderful opportunities to join us in 2026.

Confirmed 2026 Departures

Sicily & Southern Italy | October 2026

A rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes and flavours. Explore Sicily’s ancient Greek temples, bustling markets and dramatic coastline before venturing into Southern Italy’s historic towns and beautiful countryside. This is a region where every meal tells a story and every day reveals another layer of history.

Walk Japan – The Nakasendo Way | October 2026

Experience Japan at a slower pace, following beautiful walking trails through countryside villages, forests and historic pilgrimage routes. Along the way, enjoy the warmth of traditional ryokan inns, regional cuisine and the unique culture that makes Japan such a rewarding destination.

Bike Japan | November 2026  Only 2 places remain

Our most immersive way to experience Japan. Cycle through scenic landscapes, coastal roads and rural communities while enjoying all the comfort and support that Calder & Lawson bike tours are known for. If this tour is on your wish list, now is the time to secure your place.

Looking Ahead to 2027

The first release of our 2027 programme is now available, with 14 tours open for booking and many more still to come.

Perennial Favourites

Coming soon:

  • Discover Namibia & Botswana

A Few New Gems

Coming soon:

  • Discover the Battlefields of Britain & France
  • Discover China’s Silk Road
  • Discover the Gardens, Historic railways, and Villages of England

Closer to Home

Coming soon:

  • Discover Southland & Stewart Island/Rakiura

Walking & Biking Adventures

Coming soon:

  • Walking in Australia’s Snowy Mountains
  • Bike Japan
And many more…

Whether you’re interested in culture, history, gardens, wildlife, food and wine, walking, cycling, rail journeys or remote wilderness, 2027 is shaping up to be one of our most diverse programmes yet.

Start Exploring

The best part of travel is often imagining the possibilities.

You don’t need to decide today. But if you’re starting to think about your next adventure, we invite you to browse the growing 2027 collection on our website. You may just find the destination that’s been on your mind.

We’d love your opinion

As we continue developing our 2027 and 2028 programmes, we’d love to hear what sparks your curiosity.

Click the questions below and tell us:

1. Would you rather go on a walking tour of Portugal or Ireland?

2. Would you rather explore the treasures of Taiwan or South Korea?

And if there’s a destination, theme or experience you’d love to see us include in a future programme, we’d love to hear about that too.

After all, every great adventure starts with curiosity.

Fill out our survey!