You don't need to travel far afield for an adventurous trip. Whether you want to study the landscape or simply enjoy it, you can find active volcanoes, geysers, surreal icescapes and remote tundra.

Europe and the Middle East is overwhelmingly a story about the people who created, crossed and conquered it.

Cathars and Crusaders, pilgrims and Pharaohs. Get the most out of your trip by combining history and culture with a bit of adventure - the perfect Explore formula!

Take a look at our suggested tour itineraries:

• Azores Islands
• Land of the Pharaohs
• Classical Turkey

• Climb Mount Etna and visit the classical sites of Sicily
• Ride a camel through Wadi Rum and camp like a Bedouin in Petra, Jordan
• See the treasures of the Tsars in Russia
• Take a winter expedition: dog sledding in Finland, snowshoeing in Bulgaria or by superjeep in Iceland

"The trip was a tremendous success - everyone, boys and staff, totally fell for the country and had a wonderful time. Not only did they clock up lots of classical sites but they experienced so many aspects of Turkish culture, which was exactly what I'd hoped for.. Every day was a succession of highlights - I've never know kids enjoy themselves so much."
R.G. Williams, Manchester Grammar School, Turkey 2003

"The Sinai Challenge was one of the best experiences of my life and I had an absolutely amazing time."
Jessica Dewes, Student, Monkton Combe School, Sinai, 2006

"The Middle East is full of wonder and suprise, smells and feelings that your senses will find hard to comprehend. But one quality stands out above the rest - just how warm and welcoming everybody is."
Laura Abbey-Taylor, Middle East Tour Leader

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