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AKTG is a global lifestyle and travel company that sets the standard for refined and personalised travel experiences. Its constituent brands are Cox & Kings, Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal and Ecoventura.

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We specialise in artfully planned, expertly escorted small group tours to the world’s most culturally invigorating destinations. We also offer a bespoke, tailormade service, enabling travellers to choose their own mix of experiences, countries, itineraries and places, which we then book and assemble into effortless and memorable journeys.

Deeply curated, enriching and immersive journeys built on a heritage of trust and expertise.

Specialises in small group tours and bespoke tailormade journeys.

Helps curious travellers go beyond the obvious.

Partners in 100+ countries offering around-theclock assistance.

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Founded in London in 1758, Cox & Kings has served Gandhi and Churchill; pioneered culturally adventurous journeys and tours; cultivated deep relationships with pivotal institutions across the globe to gain access to key sights; won numerous awards; and today – as part of the A&K Travel Group (AKTG) – continues to thrive, deepening people’s understanding of the world through travel and discovery.

With offices and trusted partners in over 100 countries, centuries of experience, and deep, international cultural connections, we work hard to keep our journeys safe and expertly managed, with local guides, well-connected bureaus and around-the-clock assistance.

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Cox & Kings – the world’s oldest travel company – helps curious travellers go beyond the obvious to discover the world more deeply, curating enriching and immersive journeys built on a heritage of trust and expertise.

WHY BOOK WITH COX & KINGS

We specialise in exceptionally well-planned, curated and executed small group tours to the world’s most culturally invigorating countries.

With active offices and trusted partners in over 100 countries, your clients are safe and expertly managed, with well-connected bureaus and around-the-clock assistance.

Our tour managers, guides and specialist lecturers add a level of cultural depth, and insight, allowing travellers to witness the great sights, but also discover lesser-known marvels, far from the beaten track.

We believe that travel should be a force for good – a way to give back to a world that gives us so much. That’s why each tour and journey booked with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, helping communities and conservation efforts in the places we visit.

Cox & Kings has strong, enduring relationships with charming, comfortable hotels that capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building or a perfectly placed location.

We’re on the side of solo travellers. We reserve selected tour dates for groups of individual guests, who pay no extra charges and enjoy single occupancy of double or twin rooms.

Cox & Kings isn’t some faceless, fully automated travel company. Our teams are as passionate about exploring the globe as our guests. We love to share both this passion and our own first-hand experiences, to improve the way our guests see the world.

Expert tour managers, guides and specialist lecturers.

Charming hotels which capture the essence of a place.

Special tours for solo travellers.

Offices and partners in over 100 countries.

All tours support A&K Philanthropy.

Team passionate about travel, keen to share their knowledge to improve guests’ experience.

OPPOSITE: inset, flamingos in Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia; background: Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

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WHY COX & KINGS: IN NUMBERS

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GROUP TOURS From ancient temples to Asian megacities, Roman mosaics to Mayan ruins, our wide range of small group tours take travellers to the world’s greatest sights.

Clockwise from below: the Taj Mahal, India; Laos; the Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt; kenya; the Acropolis of Athens, Greece; MORAY, Peru.

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WITH A GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATE Ninety per cent of our tours have at least one guaranteed departure date, enabling guests to plan with peace of mind.

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AND UNDER Our tour groups rarely exceed 18 guests and most average 14. Smaller groups move more quickly and stop for fewer breaks, allowing travellers to have more time and better access to sites and experiences.

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SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS ON SOLO TOURS On our solo traveller tour dates, solo travellers aren’t charged any supplements, and we work hard to keep costs down.

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SPECIALIST LECTURERS

Our knowledgeable teams aid and guide our guests around the clock, every day of the week, at home and in the places they visit, whenever they require it.

We have a series of specialist-led group tours, which are planned and co-hosted by lecturers who are experts in their field – whether it’s history, gastronomy, art or architecture. At every stage of these specialist-led tours, these specialist lecturers are on hand to answer questions and deepen guests’ understanding.

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THE COX & KINGS GUEST

The pull of the new and unexplored is the biggest motivation for Cox & Kings’ guests.

They want to see the big sights, but also lesser-known places.

There is a desire for authenticity, atmosphere and an escape from crowded tourist trails. Iconic attractions need to be witnessed, yet off-the-beaten-track sights provide the depth they desire.

They also like curated, in-depth learning, with guide-led experiences; some prefer a lighter learning style while others are keener on something more academic – all like to gather a little knowledge along the way.

Some of your prospective clients might look something like this:

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Key sights and lesser-known places.

Going off the beaten track to avoid the crowds.

Curated, in-depth learning and guide-led experiences.

Authentic, unfiltered travel.

DISCERNING SCHOLARS “ KNOWLEDGE ENRICHES EVERY JOURNEY.”

AUTHENTICITY SEEKERS “ TRAVEL WITHOUT TRUE IMMERSION IS NOT TRAVEL.”

MY TRAVEL IS:

MY TRAVEL IS:

Thoughtful cultural immersion with expert guidance and intellectual companions.

Real local life, heritage properties and unfiltered experiences.

COX & KINGS IS:

COX & KINGS IS:

A reliable curator of in-depth travel.

A trusted partner who knows the hidden corners.

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COX & KINGS DESTINATIONS:

The unexplored and lesser known.

Deeper returns to beloved lands.

MINDFUL LINGERERS “ SPEED IS THE ENEMY OF HAPPINESS.”

ACTIVE EXPLORERS “ I TRAVEL TO FEEL ALIVE.”

MY TRAVEL IS:

MY TRAVEL IS:

Leisurely pace, longer stays, trains and time.

Active immersion, walking and outdoor energy.

COX & KINGS IS:

COX & KINGS IS:

The reassuring companion for thoughtful travel.

The enabler of energetic discovery.

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COX & KINGS DESTINATIONS: Walkable, new lands.

Scenic routes and quieter sights.

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SMALL GROUP TOURS Cox & Kings specialises in escorted small group tours to the world’s most culturally invigorating countries. Here’s how we set ourselves apart.

SMALL, PERSONAL GROUPS

FLEXIBLY, AT YOUR OWN PACE

Our groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and average around 14. Smaller groups move more quickly and stop for fewer breaks, allowing travellers to have more time and better access to sites and experiences.

Our tours are carefully paced and commonly include full and half days of leisure time, for independent exploration or relaxation.

CHARACTERFUL & WELL LOCATED HOTELS

IMMERSIVE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.

TRAVELLING WITH LIKE-MINDED GUESTS Our tour groups are remarkably welcoming and likeminded, with common interests and motivations drawing the group together.

SMOOTH ITINERARIES All the small stuff is taken care of on our small group tours – experiences and accommodation – giving guests the peace of mind to truly experience their destinations.

SELECT GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Ninety per cent of our tours have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting travellers plan with certainty.

EXPERT, LOCAL GUIDES

We partner with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.

EXCELLENT EXTENSIONS Our fully bespoke pre- and post-tour extensions enable guests to continue their travels, to take in even more highlights or set aside time to relax. They can add a trip to Easter Island onto a tour of Chile, for example, or include a visit to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temples as part of a Vietnam tour.

Small group sizes (on average 14).

Immersive signature experiences.

Travel with like-minded guests.

At least one guaranteed departure date on most tours.

Expert, local guides and tour managers.

Balanced itineraries.

Characterful, well-located hotels.

Add pre- and post-tour extensions

All our tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen travellers’ experience.

OPPOSITE: inset: marigold garlands in New Delhi, India; background: Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell, Rajasthan, India

“ Our first Cox & Kings experience was a brilliant introduction to India. The logistics were perfect and the tour manager was excellent. We started and finished at The Imperial hotel in Delhi, and the group was a good size: 15 people. Our tour manager changed our schedule in Jaipur to give us an exceptional experience of the Holi festival, right in the middle of the city.

Many wonderful memories made with a group of like-minded travellers.”

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SOME OF OUR GREATEST SMALL GROUP TOURS

The Grand Tour of India 17 DAYS, FROM £4,595

Drawing on Cox & Kings’ centuriesold connections within the Indian subcontinent, this tour encompasses holy cities, the Taj Mahal, Jodhpur’s blue-washed houses, and the beautiful lakes and palaces of Udaipur.

There are also opportunities to go in search of Royal Bengal tigers and extend the trip out to the dreamy backwaters of Kerala.

Grand Tour of South America 17 DAYS, FROM £4,995

From the misty heights of Machu Picchu to the lively beaches of Rio de Janeiro, this international, coast-tocoast tour also takes in Buenos Aires, the Iguazú Falls, the manmade, floating islands of Lake Titicaca, and a scenic train journey across the altiplano.

China: The Grand Tour 16 DAYS, FROM £5,395

This artfully planned itinerary takes in the treasures of Beijing, including the Forbidden City, as well as the Terracotta Warriors at Xi’an, the picturesque scenery between Guilin and Yangshuo, the pandas at Chengdu, and a cruise on the Yangtze River, before ending in the cosmopolitan coastal city of Shanghai.

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Highlights of South Africa 14 DAYS, FROM £5,995

A hugely varied, well-paced journey, this tour will satisfy nature lovers, hikers and oenophiles alike: get a taste of safari on a private Big-Five reserve; ascend Table Mountain by cable car; taste your way around Cape Wineland vineyards and admire the scenery along Route 62.

Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia 12 DAYS, FROM £3,795

A true central Asian gem, this tour includes the fortresses of Khiva and Bukhara, the blue-domed mosques of Samarkand, the Soviet monuments and remnants in the capital, Tashkent – such as the city’s elaborately decorated metro stations – as well as its thriving Chorsu bazaar.

“ We had a wonderful holiday with Cox & Kings.

The levels of service were the highest we have ever encountered on locally organised tours, and we were hugely impressed by the enthusiasm and professionalism of the team.”

A COX & KINGS GUEST

Clockwise from bottom right: Terracotta Warriors, Xian, China; Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, India; Rainbow Mountain, Peru; Table Mountain, South Africa; Gur Emir Mausoleum, Uzbekistan.

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MORE OF OUR GREATEST SMALL GROUP TOURS

The Golden Triangle & Shimla 13 DAYS, FROM £3,695

Cox & Kings’ deepest, oldest ties lie on the Indian subcontinent. This tour takes in the imperial sights of Delhi, the Taj Mahal at Agra, settles for three nights in the delicate, ornate city of Jaipur, before concluding among the breezy hill stations of Shimla.

It remains a perennial best seller.

Journey through the Heart of Spain 8 DAYS, FROM £2,295

Few travellers have seen this side of Ibera. Our tour of Spain’s medieval heartland weaves through the proud, well-preserved, UNESCO-listed cities of Segovia, Salamanca and Toledo, as well as ornate monasteries, Roman ruins, characterful, comforting parador hotels, and bountiful local restaurants, markets and cafes.

Journey through the Baltic States 8 DAYS, £2,095

Travellers pass through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on this richly varied, deeply cultured tour, which matches natural wonders with manmade marvels. Book in and you’ll not only see rococo churches, medieval castles and squares, and stay in deeply characterful hotels, but also enjoy deep, unbroken forests, glassy lakes and rich, thriving wetlands.

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Natural Splendours of Costa Rica 11 DAYS, FROM £2,995

This slim state, lying between the Caribbean and Pacific is among the most beautiful, and biodiverse places on earth. See its botanical brilliance up close on the forest canopy bridges at Monteverde, among the tropical bird flocks of the Caño Negro wetlands, and in the thriving rainforests surrounding the Arenal Volcano, on this unforgettable Central American tour.

Neapolitan Treasures: Caserta, Sorrento & Amalfi 8 DAYS, FROM £2,095

All the gem-like treats in the Bay of Naples’ jewellery box are included in this tour, from the Royal Palace of Caserta through to the petrified scenes of ancient Roman life restaged in Pompeii. See the mosaics of Herculaneum, the villas and scenic splendour of the Amalfi Coast, and go wine tasting in the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.

“ We took a 17-night trip of Vietnam and Cambodia. The organisation, from initial booking to final return, could not be faulted. Our tour manager was excellent throughout, offering as little or as much information as you required. The hotels, transport, tour content, food and group size were all very good. We came away with a lot of memories. This was our second trip with Cox & Kings, and they remain our company of choice.”

A COX & KINGS GUEST

Clockwise from bottom right: Amalfi, Italy; riga, latvia; hawa mahal, jaipur, india; toledo, spain; arenal volcano, costa rica

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ON THE SIDE OF SOLO TRAVELLERS Cox & Kings schedules special solo travellers dates within its tour calendar. On these tour dates, individuals can book, safe in the knowledge that they won’t be charged any single supplements or incur other hidden costs, won’t pay extra for the single use of a double room, and can expect to travel with a friendly, like-minded group.

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS AND ADD-ONS

Classical Turkey 2026

Cox & Kings doesn’t levy any single supplements or other add-ons, and works hard to keep costs down.

From £2,895

CAREFUL STRUCTURING & A LIKE-MINDED GROUP

Natural Splendours of Costa Rica 2027

Guests on Cox & Kings solo-traveller dates find they have a great deal in common and derive a huge amount of enjoyment from our journeys’ carefully structured mix of time spent in each other’s company and free time alone.

Departures: 31 Oct–8 Nov

From £3,995

Departures: 01 –11 Apr; 04–13 Nov

SINGLE OCCUPANCY OF DOUBLE ROOMS

Treasures of Colombia 2027

Cox & Kings negotiates with its chosen hotels, to ensure solo travellers are offered a double or twin room.

From £4,795

SMALL GROUP SIZES

Train to Machu Picchu 2027

We limit our solo-traveller tour parties to no more than 18 guests, to ensure these journeys remain welcoming and amicable, giving you more time with our guides, greater access to smaller, more characterful hotels, and more time and space at key sites.

From £5,545

Departure: 28 Aug–8 Sep

Departures: 4–18 Apr, 8–22 Aug

Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia 2026 From £4,395

ALSO WELCOME EVERYWHERE ELSE

Departure: 2–13 Oct

Outside of these dedicated solo traveller tours, we also welcome individual travellers on all of tours, and only charge carefully costed, low single supplements.

Across the Southern Caucasus 2026 From £3,695

No single supplements or add-ons.

Small group sizes (18 or under in 2026; 14 or under in 2027).

Solo use of a double room, no extra cost.

Travel with like-minded groups.

Solo travellers also welcome on other tours.

“ My recent tour to Uzbekistan was marvellous!

The programme was wonderfully planned.

The small size of the group made a big difference – it gave us a chance to concentrate on the history and the art, not on endless breaks. The hotels were all in central locations of the places that we stayed in, comfortable, and with good breakfasts. But the most important thing was the country itself – it’s astounding.”

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Departure: 11–25 Sep

OPPOSITE Inset: Tashkent, Uzbekistan; background, Uzbekistan.

TAILORMADE JOURNEYS Our tailormade service lets your clients choose when and where they go, leaving them free to make travel plans that suit their desired mix of experiences, hotels and destinations. Cox & Kings draws on centuries of experience and countless on-the-ground contacts to assemble this into a seamless trip. Any place, any time, any party size – we will make it effortless and memorable.

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GLOBAL, SEAMLESS POSSIBILITIES

Our specialists work with you and your clients to create the ideal, tailormade journey, ensuring the itinerary reflects their interests, pace, desires and appetites.

From Mumbai to Madagascar, Argentina to Uzbekistan, clients can combine destinations effortlessly. Pair safaris with city breaks, island retreats with ancient history, rail journeys with cruise and self-drive options; we’ll pull it all together into one, seamless trip.

GUIDED WHEN DESIRED We can draw on our worldwide network of expert guides to assist with these journeys, enabling your clients to better understand, explore and enjoy destinations they visit.

FREEDOM, FLEXIBILITY & FULLY BESPOKE We can go at their pace; they can choose their adventure.

Our tailormade service lets clients linger in one place or explore more widely; add in rail, self-drive or cruise options; all while benefitting from our expertise and guidance.

BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOK & THE CHATBOT Our deeply personable, highly accountable travel specialists use their own firsthand, up-to-date knowledge to shape these trips, ensuring your clients avoid any misfires or itinerary hiccups.

WORLDWIDE SUPPORT With offices and trusted partners in over 100 countries, these journeys are securely managed, via local guides, well-connected bureaus and around-the-clock assistance.

ANY GROUP, ANYWHERE From families to clubs and societies, big birthdays to longed-for reunions, our dedicated travel specialists can provide bespoke itineraries and tailored experiences for any group imaginable.

“ First class service from Cox & Kings on a booking we made for a personalised trip to Albania and Corfu. Their suggestions for the tour itinerary were way beyond our expectations, and they took time tweaking things to make sure we were getting the best experience. We shall definitely be using for them in the future.”

A COX & KINGS GUEST

OPPOSITE Inset, The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand; background: CHERRY BLOSSOM, TOKYO, JAPAN

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SOME OF OUR GREATEST TAILORMADE JOURNEYS

Andalucia by Rail 7 DAYS, FROM £1,895

Pair the Roman, Moorish and medieval architectural and historic wealth of southern Spain with the modern comforts offered by its fast, efficient AVI rail service. This journey visits all major cities of Andalucía, including Seville with its immense cathedral, Córdoba and its UNESCO-listed Mezquita, and Granada, home to the exquisite Alhambra palace complex.

Treasures of Sri Lanka 16 DAYS, FROM £3,995

Spices brought traders to this teardrop-shaped island, off southern India’s east coast. Today, it is home to a mix of cultural sites, thriving wildlife reserves and coastal settlements.

Traverse tea plantations, see forests where wild tigers roam, scale the ancient Sigiriya rock fortress, or take in the multicultural capital, Colombo.

Tunisian Highlights 8 DAYS, FROM £2,875

Trace Phoenician, Roman and Islamic history through this culturally rich Mediterranean country, where Berber traditions abut sea views and walled cities. This journey takes in the ruins of Carthage, the holy city of Kairouan and the works of great Muslim architects at Monastir, as well as oceanside towns and the winding streets of the Tunis medina.

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Journey Through the Andes 19 DAYS, FROM £5,695

See flamingos in the Atacama Desert’s lagoons; visit Cuzco, once the capital of the Inca Empire; take in the pre- and post-Columbian treasures of Lima; and venture to the misty heights of Machu Picchu, the legendary ruined citadel high in the Andes, on this journey along the backbone of Latin America.

The Grand Canadian Rail Odyssey 13 DAYS, FROM £8,985

See Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes, the snow-topped Rockies, Ontario’s forests and prairies, Saskatchewan’s wheat fields, the mountainous beauty of Banff, as well as the big city thrills of Toronto and Vancouver on this coast-to-coast train journey aboard classic stainless steel streamliner cars, restored to offer modern comforts alongside mid-century charm.

“ Fantastic tailormade holiday, everything went perfectly and we had the most wonderful time.”

A COX & KINGS GUEST

Clockwise from bottom right:morant’s curve, alberta, canada; Kairouan, Tunisia; alhambra, granada, spain; sigiriya, sri lanka, atacama, chile

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SPECIALIST-LED TOURS A selection of our tours are led by specialist lecturers, who, outside these roles, work as academics, writers and museum curators. They provide detailed insight, enriching commentary, and privileged access that’s difficult to arrange independently. Book your clients in with them, and they’ll truly unlock the places visited.

DEEP INSIGHTS & PLANNING

OUR SPECIALIST TOUR LEADERS

Our lecturers don’t just join your clients on their journey, they also design, draft and lead these tours, offering their detailed insight into the places visited.

GREATER ACCESS Cox & Kings’ lecturers also open doors typically closed to the public, arranging private visits and rewarding encounters with local artisans, cultural figures and custodians.

Dr Sally Dormer Dr Sally Dormer is a freelance art historian and lecturer. She read history at the University of Durham, before gaining an MA in medieval art and a PhD at the Courtauld Institute of Art. She is a course tutor and lecturer at the Victoria & Albert Museum and also lectures for the Art Fund and the Arts Society.

Rowena Loverance

SUPPORT, FLEXIBILITY & FREEDOM. All lecturers are supported by local guides and tour managers, who also share their first-hand knowledge on our carefully structured journeys.

Rowena Loverance is a Byzantine art historian, specialising in sculpture, mosaics and icons.

She worked for more than 20 years at the British Museum and is a visiting research fellow at King’s College, London.

Diana Driscoll

TIME TO EXPLORE INDEPENDENTLY In between shared activities, we add a little breathing space to our itineraries, ensuring guests have time to explore some of their destinations on their own.

Diana Driscoll read ancient Middle East and Islamic studies at SOAS. She is an independent researcher who gives regular talks at the British Museum. Her area of expertise is the Islamic world: religion, history, culture and languages.

Andrew Spira

“ I had wanted to visit Ravenna for years and it didn’t disappoint. The tour was fascinating throughout. We had a wonderful lecturer, so knowledgeable, and also friendly and approachable at all times; she communicated her enthusiasm for her topics brilliantly.”

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Andrew Spira graduated from the Courtauld Institute of Art before working at the Temple Gallery, London, and as a curator at the Victoria & Albert Museum. He was a programme director at Christie’s Education for 14 years and has led numerous cultural tours to Europe.

Dr William Taylor Dr William Taylor is an Anglican priest, chairman of the Anglican and Eastern Churches Association, a writer, and broadcaster on the Islamic world and the Orthodox churches. He has worked and lived in Jordan, Cairo, and Turkey and travelled and lectured in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Dr. Murat R. Siviloglu Dr Murat R. Şiviloğlu is Associate Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Civilisations at Trinity College Dublin.

He has published widely and is a frequent public speaker.

Dr Şiviloğlu’s lectures combine academic expertise with a passion for bringing the people, places and stories of the Middle East to life for wider audiences.

OPPOSITE Inset: Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe, ravenna, italy; background: Basilica of San Vitale. Ravena, Italy

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SOME OF OUR GREATEST SPECIALIST-LED TOURS

Uzbekistan: The Golden Road to Samarkand 12 DAYS, FROM £3,795

Explore the most magnificent cities of the ancient central Asian Silk Road with either the Islamic expert Diana Driscoll, an independent researcher who gives regular talks at the British Museum, or Dr William Taylor, an Anglican priest, chairman of the Anglican and Eastern Churches Association, a writer, and broadcaster on the Islamic world and Orthodox churches.

Ravenna: Mosaics & Marble 4 DAYS, FROM £1,695

Northern Italy’s glittering, broken past is pieced back together on this tour, with the help of our specialist lecturers: either Rowena Loverance, a Byzantine art historian and visiting research fellow at King’s College, London, or Dr Sally Dormer, a course tutor and lecturer at the Victoria & Albert Museum and freelance art historian.

“Off the back of my fam trip, I secured a lovely booking. The whole process was very straightforward and efficient, and my clients are super excited.”

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Clockwise from bottom right:istanbul, turkey; ravenna, italy; bukhara, uzbekistan; alhambra, granada, spain; rome, italy

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NEW FOR 2027 Rome: Patricians & Popes 5 DAYS

Explore the centuries bridging Rome’s decline and medieval Europe’s emergence. From early Christian mosaics in Rome to Byzantine masterpieces at Ravenna, witness how artistic styles—and power itself—were transformed. Churches such as Santa Pudenziana reveal the faith that reshaped a continent and the forces that remade ecclesiastical artistry.

NEW FOR 2027 Moorish Spain: El Cid to the Alhambra 14 DAYS

Chart the final years of Islamic Spain as Christian kingdoms advanced south. From El Cid’s tomb in Burgos—the warrior straddling both faiths—to the Alhambra in Granada, the last stronghold of Moorish rule, discover a landscape where conquest and coexistence shaped a culture. transformed.

Istanbul: Byzantines & Ottomans 7 DAYS, FROM £2,395

Backtrack through the dramatic history etched indelibly into this city – once the capital of both the Ottoman and Byzantine empires.

This tour takes in Topkapi Palace, as well as the Basilica Cistern and the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, while also lighting out for Princes’ Islands, famed for its villas and gardens.

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SMALL GROUP TOURS 2026/27 DESTINATION

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AFRICA Namibia: Untouched Wilderness

£5,395

15

Nov 2026, Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov 2027

Highlights of South Africa

£5,995

14

Sep–Nov 2026, Jan–Apr, Aug–Nov 2027

Ultimate Tour: In the Footsteps of the Great Migration

£7,795

13

Aug–Oct 2026

Madagascar Wildlife Adventure

£4,995

17

Sep–Nov 2026, Apr, Sep–Nov 2027

Colours of Kyrgyzstan

£3,595

10

Aug 2026, May–Aug 2027

Grand Tour of Indochina

£4,045

17

Oct–Nov 2026, Jan–Mar, Oct–Nov 2027

Japan’s Cultural Treasures

£8,095

12

Oct–Nov 2026, Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov 2027

Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia

£3,795

12

Sep–Oct 2026, Mar–May, Sep–Oct 2027

Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia (Solo Travellers Tour)

£4,395

12

Oct 2026

Uzbekistan: The Golden Road to Samarkand (Specialist-led Tour)

£3,795

12

Sep–Oct 2026, Apr–May, Sep–Oct 2027

China: The Grand Tour

£5,395

16

Sep–Oct 2026, Mar, Sep–Oct 2027

Taiwan: The Beautiful Island

£3,695

11

Oct–Nov 2026, Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov 2027

Natural Splendours of Costa Rica (Solo Travellers Tour)

£3,995

11

Apr, Nov 2027

Natural Splendours of Costa Rica

£2,995

11

Nov 2026, Jan–Mar, Nov 2027

Highlights of Mexico

£3,995

14

Oct–Nov 2026, Jan–Mar, Oct–Nov 2027

Splendours of Central America

£4,395

19

Nov 2026, Jan–Mar, Nov 2027

Splendours of Cuba

£2,295

11

Nov 2026, Jan–Mar, Nov 2027

Splendours of Cuba (Oriente Departure)

£2,995

16

Nov 2026, Jan–Feb, Oct–Nov 2027

Puglia & Basilicata

£2,495

8

May, Sep–Oct 2026, May, Sep–Oct 2027

Classic Sicily

£3,095

8

Jun, Sep–Oct 2026, May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027

Across the Southern Caucasus

£2,995

15

Jun, Aug–Oct 2026, Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct 2027

Across the Southern Caucasus (Solo Travellers Tour)

£3,695

15

Sep 2026

Umbria: Undiscovered Heart of Italy

£2,395

8

May, Sep–Nov 2026, May, Sep–Oct 2027

Splendours of Andalucia

£2,195

7

Sep–Nov 2026, May–Jun, Sep–Nov 2027

The Heart of Ancient Greece

£3,495

12

Sep–Oct 2026, May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027

Classical Turkey

£2,395

9

May, Sep–Oct 2026, May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027

Classical Turkey (Solo Travellers Tour)

£2,895

9

Oct 2026

Timeless Romania

£2,795

10

Jun, Aug–Oct 2026, May–Sep 2027

Neapolitan Treasures: Caserta, Sorrento & Amalfi

£2,095

8

Jun, Sep–Oct 2026, May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027

The Wonders of Ancient Crete

£,2495

8

Sep–Oct 2026, May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027

Journey through the Heart of Spain

£2,295

8

Oct 2026, May, Oct 2027

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Journey Through the Baltic States

£2,095

8

Jun, Aug–Sep 2026, May–Jun, Aug–Sep 2027

Majestic Malta

£1,995

7

Jun, Sep–Oct 2026, May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027

Portuguese Pousadas

£2,395

8

Sep–Oct 2026, May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027

Istanbul: Byzantines & Ottomans (Specialist-led Tour)

£2,395

7

Oct 2026, April, June, Oct 2027

Ravenna: Mosaics & Marble (Specialist-led Tour)

£1,695

4

Jun, Nov 2026, Mar, Jun, Nov 2027

Sicily: Normans in the South (Specialist-led Tour)

£2,895,

6

Oct 2026, May, Jun, Oct 2027

Pakistan: Persians, Mughals & Mystics (Specialist-led Tour)

£4,495

12

Nov 2026, Mar, Nov 2027

Sri Lanka: The Enchanted Island

£3,595

14

Oct–Nov 2026, Jan,–Mar, Oct–Nov 2027

Passage through Kerala

£3,795

14

Sep–Nov 2026, Jan–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027

Passage Through Rajasthan

£3,695

16

Sep–Nov 2026, Jan–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027

The Grand Tour of India

£4,595

17

Sep–Nov 2026, Feb–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027

The Golden Triangle & Shimla

£3,695

13

Sep–Nov 2026, Feb–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027

Treasures of Southern India

£2,995

14

Sep–Nov 2026, Jan–Feb, Sep–Nov 2027

Journey Through the Himalayan Foothills

£3,295

13

Sep–Nov 2026, Feb–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027

Tunisia Explored: Carthage to the Sahara

£2,495

11

Sep–Nov 2026, Mar–May, Sep–Nov 2027

Egypt: Ancient Wonders of Cairo & The Nile

£3,495

8

Sep–Dec 2026, Jan–May, Sep–Dec 2027

Moroccan Explorer: Imperial Cities to Desert

£3,495

12

Sep–Nov 2026, Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov 2027

Oman: An Arabian Odyssey

£3,395

10

Sep–Nov 2026, Jan–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027

Splendours of Jordan

£2,495

8

Sep–Nov 2026, Feb–May, Sep–Nov 2027

Grand Tour of South America

£4,995

17

Jun–Nov 2026, Mar–Nov 2027

Splendours of South America

£5,395

18

Oct–Dec 2026, Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec 2027

Train to Machu Picchu (Superior)

£3,795

16

Jun–Nov 2026 Mar, Apr–Nov 2027

Train to Machu Picchu (Solo Travellers Tour)

£5,545

16

Apr, Aug 2027

Train to Machu Picchu (Luxury)

£4,295

16

Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct 2026, May–Jul, Sep–Oct 2027

Train to Machu Picchu (Superior) – Inti Raymi Festival

£4,595

16

Jun 2027

Splendours of Chile

£4,895

15

Oct–Nov 2026, Jan–Mar, Oct–Nov 2027

Patagonia: Untouched Wilderness

£5,495

16

Oct–Nov 2026, Jan–Feb, Oct–Nov 2027

Wonders of the New World

£3,295

11

Sep–Dec 2026, Jan–Apr, Sep–Dec 2027

Peru & Galapagos Odyssey

£7,495

14

Sep–Nov 2026, Apr–Jul, Sep–Nov 2027

Treasure of Colombia

£3,295

12

Aug, Nov 2026, Feb–Mar, Nov 2027

Treasures of Colombia (Solo Travellers Tour)

£4,795

12

Aug 2027

INDIAN SUBCONTINENT

NORTH AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST

SOUTH AMERICA

TRAVEL ADVISOR SALES GUIDE

BOOK A GROUP AND GET FREE PLACES Book your group on a Cox & Kings Small Group Tour or Tailormade Journey and earn up to two complimentary group places, based on double occupancy. Call your Sales Director or Cox & Kings’ team on 020 8131 4674 for more information and to book your group.

JOURNEY TYPE

BOOK

SMALL GROUP TOURS

14 paid guests (group is private) 2 complimentary group Places

TAILORMADE JOURNEYS

Call Cox & Kings’ Team on 020 8131 4674 to customise a journey for your group, including group benefits like those listed above.

HOW DO I GET STARTED? Contact your Sales Director or Cox & Kings’ Team to discuss available journeys and dates. Start with a destination and date that works for a core group of travellers and build from there.

EARN

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO MARKET MY GROUP BEFORE I HAVE TO MAKE A DEPOSIT? We will typically put a courtesy hold on group space for 14 days before a signed contract and deposit are required.

This depends on your travel date and sales demand.

WHEN SHOULD I START MARKETING AND HOW CAN COX & KINGS ASSIST?

HOW ARE INDIVIDUAL GUEST BOOKINGS HANDLED?

The earlier you start, the better — typically 12-18 months out. Cox & Kings can create a co-branded digital flyer to market your group.

When your client is ready to book, contact your dedicated Group Travel Consultant to process the deposit. All bookings are subject to Cox & Kings’ terms and conditions.

WHAT TOURS AND JOURNEYS ARE AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS?

ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY SPACE?

Group space varies by journey and is based on availability.

You can also add pre- and post-tour extensions.

Includes internal air fares where applicable. International air, insurance and extra services are not included.

WILL MY GROUP BE PRIVATE? Small Group Tours of 14 or more paid guests will be private.

If the allocation falls below the minimum, the departure will be opened for general sale.

OPPOSITE Inset: the Praetorian Fountain, Sicily, Italy; SCALA DEI TURCHI (STAIR OF THE TURKS), Sicily, Italy.

TRAVEL ADVISOR SALES GUIDE

MEET OUR TEAM Our exceptional Sales Managers are ready to help you.

BRYONY BOULTER HEAD OF TRADE SALES UK bboulter@abercrombiekent.co.uk +44 07725 242 548

Your AKTG Sales Team can also support.

VICTORIA HOUSTON

CRAIG LIDDLE

CANDICE SHARP

AGENCY SALES MANAGER

AGENCY SALES MANAGER

AGENCY SALES MANAGER

Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Northeast England Vhouston@abercrombiekent.co.uk +44 07866 156 151

London & Southeast England CLiddle@abercrombiekent.co.uk +44 07974 885 426

North England, North Wales & Midlands CSharp@abercrombiekent.co.uk +44 07725 244 991

TOOLS THAT MAKE SELLING EASIER

TRADE HUB Registering on the Cox & Kings trade hub is a quick and easy way to generate business. You can access product guides, and get to know Cox & Kings via webinars and training sessions.

There are also marketing libraries and custom marketing tools, which lets you access all the latest logos, images, videos, and brand guidelines, and enables you to create co-branded, personalised marketing content quickly and easily, such as flyers, images tiles for social media, and email marketing. coxandkingstravel.com/trade-hub

REQUEST BROCHURES View our small group tours and tailor-made journeys brochures on our website, or order your copies from Tradegate.

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