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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.
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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.
COX & KINGS DESTINATIONS:
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.
COX & KINGS DESTINATIONS:
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 are no more than 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.” A COX & KINGS GUEST
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SOME OF OUR GREATEST SMALL GROUP TOURS
The Grand Tour of India 17 DAYS, FROM £4,395
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 £5,495
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 £5,645
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 £3,895
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 an elaborately decorated metro station and the city’s 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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The Golden Triangle & Shimla 13 DAYS, FROM £3,495
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 9 DAYS, FROM £2,795
Few travellers have seen this side of Iberia. Our tour of Spain’s medieval heartland weaves through the proud, well-preserved, UNESCO-listed cities of Alcalá de Henares, 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 10 DAYS, £2,595
Travellers pass through Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on this richly varied, deeply cultured tour, which matches natural wonders with man-made 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 12 DAYS, FROM £3,295
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 along the canals of Tortuguero National Park, on this unforgettable tour of Costa Rica.
Neapolitan Treasures: Caserta, Sorrento & Amalfi 8 DAYS, FROM £2,795
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 have the option to explore the island of Capri.
“ 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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SOME OF OUR NEWEST SMALL GROUP TOURS
Nepal: A Journey Through the Himalaya 14 DAYS, FROM £4,245
Head into the Himalaya on this Nepalese tour. Begin in the three ancient capitals of the Kathmandu Valley, taking in their royal squares, temples and stupas. Then it’s into Chitwan for safaris by road, boat and foot. Spend time in beautiful Pokhara, before concluding in the Newari village of Bandipur.
Bhutan: Journey to the Dragon Kingdom 12 DAYS, FROM £4,695
Although Bhutan opened its doors to the world in 1974, age-old Buddhist traditions continue to thrive and define the character of this former hermit kingdom. On this tour, travel between the highlights, passing through meadows and valleys to visit fortified monasteries, temples and hilltop stupas steeped in history and spirituality.
Grand Tour of Central Europe 16 DAYS, FROM £5,595
From Berlin to Prague, this tour traces the region’s history through the Brandenburg Gate and Sanssouci Palace, Warsaw’s rebuilt Old Town, Budapest’s Matthias Church, Vienna’s Spanish Riding School, and Prague’s Charles Bridge. Travel for sixteen days by coach and rail, with a private tasting at Pilsner Urquell.
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Grand Tour of the Balkans 17 DAYS, FROM £6,395
This tour takes in Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the walled Old Town of Dubrovnik, the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, Mostar’s rebuilt Stari Most and Sarajevo’s Ottoman bazaars. After a pause at Srebrenica, it stops by Belgrade, seeing the Sava and Danube rivers, then onto Sofia, Niš, Plovdiv, Edirne and finally concluding at Istanbul’s beautiful Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern.
Grand Tour of Central Asia 22 DAYS, FROM £6,095
This tour weaves together Central Asia’s five Stans – Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan – in an unforgettable journey. You explore cities shaped by the Silk Road and Soviet rule, cultures preserving age-old traditions, and a tapestry of landscapes, from open steppes and wide deserts to hulking mountains and twinkling lakes.
Journey through Egypt
Treasures of Algeria
12 DAYS, FROM £5,795
14 DAYS, FROM £3,945
On this tour, you journey from Giza’s grand pyramids and the temples of Abu Simbel and Luxor to the less-visited relics of Dendera and Abydos. Your experience is elevated by a luxury Nile cruise, as well as the company of expert Egyptologists, there to answer your questions and illuminate this ancient civilisation.
Journey from the Casbah to the Sahara on this carefully curated exploration of Algeria. Your tour takes in historic cities, including the capital, Algiers, the “Red Oasis” of Timimoun and the cultural hub of Constantine, alongside Berber villages, Ottoman palaces and Roman ruins, as well as peaks, gorges and palm groves.
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Coastal Kingdoms of West Africa 19 DAYS, FROM £6,995
Explore West Africa on this tour of Ghana, Benin and Togo – neighbours woven together by the thread of history. You will discover the voodoo religion, the legacy of the Ashanti Empire and Atlantic slave trade, and age-old traditions, from masked dancing to glass beadmaking, with expert guides offering insight throughout.
The Atlantic Passage: Nova Scotia to New England 16 DAYS, FROM £8,995
Journey along North America’s Atlantic shores, visiting the port cities and seaside hideaways that dot the northeastern edges of Canada and the USA. Your journey begins in Halifax and ends in Boston, with guided sightseeing, as well as ferry crossings and coastal drives that showcase this wavecrested corner of the continent.
Eastern Canada: Rails, Rivers and Refined Cities 16 DAYS, FROM £7,495
Take the scenic route through Eastern Canada, sightseeing by road, rail and boat. You journey from the bustle of Toronto and the thunderous Niagara Falls to Montréal and Québec City, then on to the Canadian capital of Ottawa. Along the way, visit charming towns and areas of abundant natural beauty.
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Rockies to Pacific: Mountains, Rainforests and Coastal Cities 15 DAYS, FROM
£11,345
The beauty of Alberta and British Columbia come to life on this river-deep, mountain-high tour of western Canada. See the peaks and hot springs of Banff, tread the ancient ice of the Athabasca Glacier, then ride the Rocky Mountaineer train from the slopes to the coast, to take in Vancouver.
American History and Culture Trail 12 DAYS, FROM £6,595
Trace the foundational story of the United States on this insightful tour of its key heritage sites. You visit Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Charlottesville and Williamsburg, following in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers and leaving with a deeper understanding of the people and places that forged this modern-day superpower.
Treasures of the Pacific Northwest 14 DAYS, FROM £7,295
America’s Pacific Northwest is filled with beauty, from the deep waters of Crater Lake and the torrent of Multnomah Falls to the fragrances of Portland’s rose gardens. This tour rewards curious travellers with a gratifying journey among bustling harbour towns and surf-cuffed beaches, before arriving in the streets of Seattle.
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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
The Golden Triangle & Shimla
Cox & Kings doesn’t levy any single supplements or other add-ons, and works hard to keep costs down.
From £5,295
Departures: 15 Oct - 27 Oct 27
CAREFUL STRUCTURING & A LIKE-MINDED GROUP
Sri Lanka: The Enchanted Island
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.
From £4,645
Departures: 12 Oct - 25 Oct 27
Cox & Kings negotiates with its chosen hotels, to ensure solo travellers are offered a double or twin room.
09 Nov - 22 Nov 27
Train to Machu Picchu From £5,295
Departures: 04 Apr - 19 Apr 27 08 Aug - 23 Aug 27
SINGLE OCCUPANCY OF DOUBLE ROOMS
22 Nov - 04 Dec 27
23 Apr - 08 May 28 06 Aug - 21 Aug 28
Treasures of Colombia From £4,995
SMALL GROUP SIZES We limit our solo-traveller tour parties to no more than 14 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.
Departures 28 Aug - 08 Sep 27
26 Aug - 6 Sep 28
Natural Splendours of Costa Rica From £4,245
Departures: 31 Mar - 11 Apr 27 03 Nov - 14 Nov 27
ALSO WELCOME EVERYWHERE ELSE
19 Jan - 29 Jan 28 29 Mar - 08 Apr 28 01 Nov - 11 Nov 28
Outside of these dedicated solo traveller tours, we also welcome individual travellers on all of tours, and only charge carefully costed, low single supplements.
Portuguese Pousadas
No single supplements or add-ons. Small group sizes (14 or under). Solo use of a double room, no extra cost. Travel with like-minded groups. Solo travellers also welcome on other tours.
Classical Turkey
From £3,595
Departures: 25 Oct - 01 Nov 27
23 Oct - 30 Oct 28
From £4,045
Departures: 02 Oct - 12 Oct 27
30 Sep - 10 Oct 28
Across the Southern Caucasus From £4,195
Departures: 22 Oct - 05 Nov 27
“ 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.” A COX & KINGS GUEST
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20 Oct - 03 Nov 28
Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia From
£4,745
Departures: 20 Aug - 31 Aug 27
18 Aug - 29 Aug 28
Tunisia Explored: Carthage to the Sahara From £3,495
Departures: 04 Nov - 14 Nov 27
02 Mar - 12 Mar 28 02 Nov - 12 Nov 28
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.
THEY DREAM & WE PLAN
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 £2,095
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 £4,395
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 £3,195
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, the spectacular Roman amphitheatre at El Djem 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 £9,295
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.” A COX & KINGS GUEST
OPPOSITE Inset: Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe, ravenna, italy; background: Basilica of San Vitale. Ravena, Italy
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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. 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.
SOME OF OUR GREATEST SPECIALIST-LED TOURS
Uzbekistan: The Golden Road to Samarkand 12 DAYS, FROM £4,295
Visit the magnificent cities of the ancient Silk Road with Dr Murat R. Şiviloğlu, Associate Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Civilisations at Trinity College Dublin. Take in Samarkand, built by the emperor Timur; as well as the medieval city of Bukhara; and Nukus, home to Igor Savitsky’s Russian avant-garde art collection.
Ravenna: Mosaics & Marble 4 DAYS, FROM £1,895
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.” A COX & KINGS AGENT
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, FROM £2,645
Explore Rome’s decline and medieval Europe’s emergence with either Rowena Loverance, a Byzantine historian and visiting research fellow at King’s College, London, or Dr Sally Dormer, a tutor at the Victoria & Albert Museum. 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, FROM £5,495
Chart the final years of Islamic Spain as Christian kingdoms advanced south with Diana Driscoll, a leading Islamic-world guide and lecturer. 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 £2,495
Track through this city’s history with either Dr Murat R. Şiviloğlu, Associate Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Civilisations at Trinity College Dublin, or Rowena Loverance, a Byzantine historian and visiting research fellow at King’s College. Take in Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, as well as the villas and gardens of Princes’ Islands.
TRAVEL ADVISOR SALES GUIDE
SMALL GROUP TOURS 2027/28 DESTINATION
FROM
DAYS
DEPARTURES
Coastal Kingdoms of West Africa: Ghana, Togo and Benin
£6,995
19
May, Sep–Oct 2027; Feb, Apr, Sep–Oct 2028
Highlights of South Africa
£5,995
14
Jan–Mar, Aug–Oct 2027; Jan–Mar, Aug–Nov 2028
Madagascar Wildlife Adventure
£6,295
18
Apr, Sep–Nov 2027; Apr, Sep–Oct 2028
Namibia: Untouched Wilderness
£6,445
15
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov 2027; Apr–Jun, Nov 2028
China: The Grand Tour
£5,645
16
Mar, Sep–Oct 2027; Mar, Sep–Oct 2028
Grand Tour of Indochina
£4,345
17
Jan–Mar, Oct–Nov 2027; Jan–Mar, Oct–Nov 2028
Japan's Cultural Treasures
£6,995
12
Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov 2027; Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov 2028
Taiwan: The Beautiful Island
£4,195
12
Mar–Apr, Oct 2027; Mar–Apr, Oct 2028
Highlights of Mexico
£4,295
14
Jan–Mar, Oct–Nov 2027; Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov 2028
Natural Splendours of Costa Rica
£3,295
12
Jan–Mar, Nov 2027; Jan–Apr, Nov 2028
Natural Splendours of Costa Rica (Solo Travellers Tour)
£4,245
12
Mar, Nov 2027; Jan, Mar, Nov 2028
Splendours of Central America
£4,995
19
Jan–Mar, Nov 2027; Jan–Mar, Nov 2028
Splendours of Cuba
£2,595
11
Nov 2027; Jan–Mar, Nov 2028
Splendours of Cuba (Oriente Departure)
£3,295
16
Oct–Nov 2027; Jan–Feb, Oct–Nov 2028
Colours of Kyrgyzstan
£2,745
10
May–Aug 2027; May–Aug 2028
Grand Tour of Central Asia
£6,095
22
May–Jun, Aug, Oct 2027; May–Jun, Aug, Oct 2028
Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia
£3,895
12
Mar–May, Sep–Oct 2027; Mar–May, Sep–Oct 2028
AFRICA
ASIA
CENTRAL AMERICA
CENTRAL ASIA
Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia (Solo Travellers Tour)
£4,745
12
Aug 2027; Aug 2028
Uzbekistan: The Golden Road to Samarkand (Specialist Led Tour)
£4,295
12
Apr–May, Sep–Oct 2027; Apr–May, Sep–Oct 2028
Across the Southern Caucasus
£3,545
15
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct 2027; Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct 2028
Across the Southern Caucasus (Solo Travellers Tour)
£4,195
15
Oct 2027; Oct 2028
Classic Sicily
£3,545
10
May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027; May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2028
Classical Turkey
£3,145
11
Apr–May, Sep–Oct 2027; Apr–May, Sep–Oct 2028
Classical Turkey (Solo Travellers Tour)
£4,045
11
Oct 2027; Sep 2028
Grand Tour of the Balkans
£6,395
17
May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027; May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2028
Grand Tour of Central Europe
£5,595
16
May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027; May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2028
EUROPE
Istanbul: Byzantines and Ottomans (Specialist-Led Tour)
£2,495
7
Apr, Jun, Oct 2027; Apr, Jun, Oct 2028
Journey Through the Baltic States
£2,595
10
May–Jun, Aug–Sep 2027; May–Jun, Aug–Sep 2028
Journey Through the Heart of Spain
£2,795
9
May–Jun, Oct 2027; May, Oct 2028
Majestic Malta
£2,295
7
May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027; May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2028
Moorish Spain: El Cid to the Alhambra (Specialist-Led Tour)
£5,495
14
Apr, Oct 2027; Apr, Oct 2028
Neapolitan Treasures: Caserta, Sorrento and Amalfi
£2,795
8
May, Sep–Oct 2027; May, Sep–Oct 2028
Portuguese Pousadas
£2,645
8
May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027; May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2028
Portuguese Pousadas (Solo Travellers Tour)
£3,595
8
Oct 2027; Oct 2028
Puglia and Basilicata
£2,695
8
May, Sep–Oct 2027; May, Aug–Oct 2028
Ravenna: Mosaics and Marble (Specialist-Led Tour)
£1,895
4
Mar, Jun, Nov 2027; Mar, Jun, Nov 2028
Rome: Patricians to Popes (Specialist-Led Tour)
£2,645
5
Mar, Nov 2027; Mar, Nov 2028
Sicily: Normans in the South (Specialist-Led Tour)
£3,295
6
May–Jun, Oct 2027; May–Jun, Oct 2028
Splendours of Andalucia
£2,745
8
May–Jun, Sep–Nov 2027; May–Jun, Sep–Nov 2028
The Heart of Ancient Greece
£3,845
12
May–Jun, Sep–Oct 2027; May–Jun, Sep 2028
COX & KINGS
DESTINATION
FROM
DAYS
DEPARTURES
The Wonders of Ancient Crete
£2,695
8
May, Sep–Oct 2027; May, Sep 2028
Timeless Romania
£3,095
11
May–Jul, Sep 2027; May–Jul, Sep 2028
Umbria: Undiscovered Heart of Italy
£2,895
8
May, Sep–Oct 2027; May, Sep–Oct 2028
Journey Through Ireland
£5,595
13
Jun, Aug, Sep 2027; Jun, Aug, Sep 2028
Bhutan: Journey to the Dragon Kingdom
£4,695
12
Oct 2027; Mar, Oct 2028
Journey Through the Himalayan Foothills
£3,095
13
Feb–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027; Feb–Mar, Sep–Nov 2028
Nepal: A Journey Through the Himalaya
£4,245
14
Oct–Nov 2027; Feb, Apr 2028
Pakistan: Persians, Mughals and Mystics
£4,395
12
Mar, Nov 2027; Feb, Nov 2028
Passage Through Kerala
£3,745
14
Jan–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027; Jan–Mar, Sep–Nov 2028
Passage Through Rajasthan
£3,495
16
Jan–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027; Jan–Mar, Sep–Nov 2028
Sri Lanka: The Enchanted Island
£3,595
14
Jan–Mar, Oct–Nov 2027; Jan–Mar, Oct–Nov 2028
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Sri Lanka: The Enchanted Island (Solo Travellers Tour)
£4,645
14
Oct–Nov 2027; Jan–Mar 2028
The Golden Triangle and Shimla
£3,495
13
Feb–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027; Feb–Mar, Sep–Nov 2028
The Golden Triangle and Shimla (Solo Travellers Tour)
£5,295
13
Oct–Nov 2027
The Grand Tour of India
£4,395
17
Feb–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027; Feb–Mar, Sep–Nov 2028
Treasures of Southern India
£3,145
14
Jan–Mar, Sep–Nov 2027; Jan–Mar, Sep–Nov 2028
Egypt: Ancient Wonders of Cairo and The Nile
£4,295
9
Jan–May, Oct–Dec 2027; Jan–May, Oct–Dec 2028
Journey Through Egypt
£5,795
12
Apr, Sep–Nov 2027; Jan, Mar–May, Oct–Nov 2028
Moroccan Explorer: Imperial Cities to Desert
£3,895
12
Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov 2027; Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov 2028
Oman: An Arabian Odyssey
£3,645
9
Mar, Sep–Oct 2027; Jan, Mar, Sep–Oct 2028
Splendours of Jordan
£2,945
8
Feb–May, Sep–Nov 2027; Mar–May, Sep–Nov 2028
Treasures of Algeria
£3,945
14
Apr–May, Sep–Oct 2027; Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct 2028
Tunisia Explored: Carthage to the Sahara
£2,895
11
Mar–May, Sep–Oct 2027; Mar–May, Sep–Oct 2028
Tunisia Explored: Carthage to the Sahara (Solo Travellers Tour)
£3,495
11
Nov 2027; Mar, Nov 2028
American History and Culture Trail
£6,595
12
Jun–Sep 2027; Jun–Sep 2028
Eastern Canada: Rails, Rivers and Refined Cities
£7,495
16
Jul–Oct 2027; Jul–Oct 2028
Rockies to Pacific: Mountains, Rainforests and Coastal Cities
£11,345
15
Jun, Aug–Sep 2027; Jun, Aug–Sep 2028
The Atlantic Passage: Nova Scotia to New England
£8,995
16
Jul–Sep 2027; Jul–Sep 2028
Treasures of the Pacific Northwest
£7,295
14
May–Sep 2027; May–Sep 2028
Grand Tour of South America
£5,495
17
Mar–Nov 2027; Mar–Nov 2028
Patagonia Untouched Wilderness
£6,195
16
Jan–Feb, Oct–Nov 2027; Jan–Feb, Oct–Nov 2028
Peru and Galapagos Odyssey
£7,995
14
Apr–Jul, Sep–Oct 2027; Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct 2028
Splendours of Chile
£5,295
15
Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec 2027; Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec 2028
Splendours of South America
£5,995
18
Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec 2027; Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec 2028
Train to Machu Picchu (Prestige)
£4,695
16
May–Jul, Sep–Oct 2027; May, Jul, Sep–Oct 2028
Train to Machu Picchu (Signature)
£4,195
16
Mar–Nov 2027; Mar–Nov 2028
Train to Machu Picchu (Signature - Inti Raymi Festival)
£4,895
16
Jun 2027; Jun 2028
Train to Machu Picchu (Signature - Solo Travellers Tour)
£5,295
16
Apr, Aug 2027; Apr, Aug 2028
Treasures of Colombia
£3,895
12
Feb–Mar, Nov 2027; Feb–Mar, Nov 2028
Treasures of Colombia (Solo Travellers Tour)
£4,995
12
Aug 2027; Aug 2028
Wonders of the New World
£3,895
11
Jan–Apr, Sep–Dec 2027; Jan–Apr, Sep–Dec 2028
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
NORTH AMERICA
SOUTH AMERICA
TRAVEL ADVISOR SALES GUIDE
BOOK A GROUP AND GET FREE PLACES Book a Cox & Kings Small Group Tour and earn up to two complimentary group places, based on double occupancy. Call your Sales Manager or Cox & Kings’ team on 020 8131 4674 for more information and to book your group.
JOURNEY TYPE
BOOK
EARN
SMALL GROUP TOURS
14 paid guests (group becomes private)
2 complimentary group Places
BESPOKE SMALL GROUP TOURS
Call Cox & Kings’ team on 020 8131 4674 to create a bespoke group tour for your clients. Minimum duration, spend and guest numbers apply.
HOW DO I GET STARTED? Contact your Sales Manager 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.
WHEN SHOULD I START MARKETING AND HOW CAN COX & KINGS ASSIST? The earlier you start, the better — typically 12-18 months out. Cox & Kings can create a co-branded digital flyer to market your group.
WHAT TOURS AND JOURNEYS ARE AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS?
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO MARKET MY GROUP BEFORE I HAVE TO MAKE A DEPOSIT? When booking an existing Small Group Tour departure for your exclusive use, 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.
HOW ARE INDIVIDUAL GUEST BOOKINGS HANDLED? 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.
Group space varies by journey and is based on availability. You can also add pre- and post-tour extensions.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLIMENTARY SPACE?
WILL MY GROUP BE PRIVATE?
Includes internal air fares where applicable. International air, insurance and extra services are not included.
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
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