For those of us who have visited Tenerife before or just prefer to do our own thing, this tour is perfect.

Located on striking cliffs and flanked by the impressive Teno Country Park, the Severiano Ballesteros designed Buena Vista Golf enjoys close proximity to the stunning coastline.

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Garachico is a picturesque village resort on the northern coast of Tenerife, and was once the island’s main port. In 1706, the harbour was partially blocked by lava in a volcanic flow; we can observe the remains of the former town, its typical architecture and the volcanic siphons formed by lava on the sea.

Departing the quayside, we take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to Esperanza Forest, with its cool eucalyptus vegetation and tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.

Departing the quayside, we drive by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of Aguere Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital.

Departing from the quayside we will board our waiting jeeps. To begin our we travel towards Canadas del Teide, where we will stop at the impressive Esperanza Forest for a photo opportunity.

Departing the harbour of Santa Cruz, we pass by the university town of La Laguna and cross to one of the finest wine-growing areas on the island to reach Tacoronte and then El Sauzal on the western coast.

From Santa Cruz, we will take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperanza Forest. As we travel through the pine tree vegetation of the forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide.

Departing the quayside, we begin our tour with a transfer to the yacht harbour of Puerto Colon, where we board our catamaran.

We will start our tour with a pleasant drive through the city, enjoying Mindelo’s colonial architecture, full with Portuguese and British influences.

The Cape Verdes were a Portuguese colony and there are many traces of this colonial heritage in the towns and villages. Mindelo, on Sao Vincente Island, is fringed by arid mountains and a deep water port that has long been a stopping-off point for transatlantic ships.

The currency of Mindelo is the Cape Verdean Escudo

Departing from the quayside we will start our walking tour with a pleasant guided walk through the city, enjoying Mindelo’s colonial architecture, full with Portuguese and British influences.

The Cape Verde Islands emerged from a colonial culture - aspects of this culture are clearly seen on this tour, from its mixed population, buildings, monuments and traditions.

Departing our ship we will enjoy a brief tour of Cape Town “by night” before we drive up Kloof Nek and follow the road which leads to the top of Signal Hill. The views from here are dramatic, especially at night when the lights of the city sparkle like jewels in the surrounding darkness.

This tour will allow us to discover Stellenbosch, the undisputed heart of the Winelands and sample the delights of one of South Africa’s most important wine regions.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS TOUR, WE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME QUEUING FOR THE CABLE CAR.

A cable-car ride up the World Heritage Site of Table Mountain is a highlight of any visit to Cape Town, and it is the centrepiece of today’s tour.

For those of us not wishing to travel too far, this combination of a city tour and harbour cruise rolled into one offers an ideal choice.

Our tour will take us to the Mattancherry area where we shall visit the Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. Although this quadrangular palace, with a temple in the inner courtyard, is not an opulent building – white walls with sloping brown roofs – it is an interesting historical site.

Allapuzha is nestled in the midst of a thick tangle of lush tropical waterways, and it is here that we will board a Houseboat or the Kettuvullom (as called locally) for an idyllic trip through the palm shaded narrow canals.

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A walk through the Fort Cochin area is a journey back in time!

A wonderful tour for those of us wanting to take a peek into the local traditional village lifestyle of the Backwaters of Kerala.

The backwaters are comprised of a myriad network of waterways and lagoons, at times only a few yards inland from the sea.

For reference, the distance into the city from our berth is approximately ten kilometres (six miles). Passengers are reminded that beggars may be a prominent sight when visiting India, we respectfully ask that you do not give them money. If you would like to make a donation, our local agent will be happy to put you in contact with local charity organisations and development projects to which you may donate money or other useful items.

For your reference the coaches used will not have toilet facilities onboard and may not have seatbelts (as these are not required by Indian law). A deep step may be encountered in order to board the coaches. Air-conditioned coaches are very limited and will be allocated to the longer tours first.

The official currency of Cochin is the Indian Rupee.
 

The Kathakali dance performance will be followed by a short Kalaripayattu performance. Kalaripayattu is a martial art that originated in the temples of Kerala. A rigorous discipline is enforced on the students and a display of this martial art will leave us exhilarated.

Our guides will bring to life the panels as they elucidate stories from Indian mythology. The carvings centre on the life of Lord Shiva, the Destroyer, but the most impressive panel is that of the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva; the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer.
 

Evening is a great time to see the Gateway of India, the city’s most famous landmark; an Indo-Saracenic archway built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King Geroge V and Queen Mary.

Departing from the quayside, we will be invited to enjoy many of the prominent landmarks that Mumbai is famous for.

Mumbai is a bustling city of skyscrapers but there are still areas that have managed to retain their Old World charm.

The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the new seven wonders of the world, and some historians have even noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed, especially when viewed at dawn or sunset. On a foggy morning, the Taj Mahal appears as if it is suspended in the air, when viewed from across the Jamuna River.

Our overland tour will enable us to visit Delhi as well as the world-renowned Taj Mahal.

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In the heart of the city we will find some of the most beautiful buildings dating from the British period.

Mumbai is a cluster of seven islands and was first home to the Koli fishing folk, who still occupy parts of the city shoreline today. Mumbai, the local name for Bombay was derived from Mumba or Maha-Amba – the name of the Hindu goddess ‘Mumbadevi’ and ‘Aai’ – Mother in the local Marathi language. The islands were ruled by a succession of Hindu dynasties, invaded by Muslims in the 14th century and then ceded to Portugal by the Sultan of Gujarat in 1534. The Portuguese called it Bom Baim (Good Bay) and set up a trade centre. The Portuguese did little to develop them before the major island of the group was included in Catherine of Braganza’s dowry where she married England’s Charles II in 1661.

Experience the sights and sounds of every day life in the busy city of Mumbai, the commercial capital of India.