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The Temple of Heaven, Beijing © 4045
Terracotta army at Xi’an © Aaron Greenwood
Longmen Caves, Luoyang, China © michaelknoebl
The Great Wall at Jianshanling
Monreale Cathedral, Sicily © Antonio Sessa
Cultural tours in China
Few countries reward the culturally curious traveller like China. Our tours move from the walled courtyards of the Forbidden City to the buried armies of Xi'an, and on to the far frontier where Buddhism, trade and empire once collided along the Silk Roads. We study cave sanctuaries carved into cliff faces at Dunhuang and Longmen, climb among the mist-wrapped granite peaks of Huangshan, and follow the Tibetan Buddhist world that still thrives at Xiahe's Labrang Monastery. Very different itineraries, one exceptional civilisation.
Spotlight on China
Why travel with us?
Leading expertise
Since 1988 we have been the most influential organisation in the field of cultural travel. Our expert speakers are a key ingredient in our tours. Academics, curators and researchers, they are selected not only for their knowledge but also for their ability to communicate clearly and engagingly to a lay audience.
Privileged access
Special arrangements are a feature of our tours – for admission to places not generally open to travellers, for access outside public hours, for private concerts and extraordinary events. In innumerable ways, we lift our clients’ experience far above standards which are regarded as normal for tourists.
Small groups
Most of our tours run with between 10 and 24 participants. Our travellers are self-selected by common interests and an endorsement of our ethos, and you are highly likely to find yourself among link-minded companions.
Value for money
The price includes nearly everything, not only the major ingredients such as hotel, the costs of the lecturer and manager but also tips and drinks with meals. You can secure your booking today with a 15% deposit. We provide full financial protection for our package holidays.
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A first class experience!
A first class experience!










Very high quality itinerary, leadership and planning
Very high quality itinerary, leadership and planning










Wonderful art tours
Wonderful art tours










Wonderful





Tuscany and Umbria





I have enjoyed 7 tours with MRT
I have enjoyed 7 tours with MRT










The gold standard for cultural tours
The gold standard for cultural tours










The expert lecturer adds huge value
The expert lecturer adds huge value










You really get looked after
You really get looked after










One of the very best for cultural and history tours
One of the very best for cultural and history tours










Egypt for those wanting to know more
Egypt for those wanting to know more










Uniformly excellent tours and adventures
Uniformly excellent tours and adventures










Holidays - always with that special something
Holidays - always with that special something










A cruise down the Rhine with classical music concerts every night





Everything we expected and more
Everything we expected and more










Entertaining and Educational





An Italian art lover's dream
An Italian art lover's dream










Cotswold Choral Festival





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