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Martin's Musings

posted on 21/01/19
Martin's Musings Read more

MRT expert Henry Hurst’s Classical Turkey highlights

posted on 17/01/19
MRT expert Henry Hurst’s Classical Turkey highlights Read more

Culinary culture in Italy’s Le Marche

posted on 11/12/18
Culinary culture in Italy’s Le Marche Read more

MRT sponsors Bonhams exhibition, 'Voyages: A Journey in Books'

posted on 5/12/18
MRT sponsors Bonhams exhibition, 'Voyages: A Journey in Books' Read more

MRT wins Gold at the 2018 British Travel Awards

posted on 29/11/18
MRT wins Gold at the 2018 British Travel Awards Read more

5 great places to visit in Bolivia for cultural and natural highlights

posted on 29/11/18
5 great places to visit in Bolivia for cultural and natural highlights Read more

Ancient history of the Near East with Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

posted on 12/11/18
Ancient history of the Near East with Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Read more

Rachel Podger wins Gramophone Artist of the Year 2018

posted on 19/10/18
Rachel Podger wins Gramophone Artist of the Year 2018 Read more

Dr Jamie Greenbaum on leading China's Silk Road Cities for QAGOMA

posted on 16/10/18
Dr Jamie Greenbaum on leading China's Silk Road Cities for QAGOMA Read more

Mid-week and weekend chamber music events

posted on 21/09/18
Mid-week and weekend chamber music events Read more

We open more doors than Casanova

posted on 18/09/18
We open more doors than Casanova Read more

Tour combinations for 2019

posted on 23/08/18
Tour combinations for 2019 Read more

Our Christmas tours for 2018

posted on 23/08/18
Our Christmas tours for 2018 Read more

Mantegna & Bellini at the National Gallery

posted on 09/08/18
Mantegna & Bellini at the National Gallery Read more

Liverpool Symposium – Conservation & Heritage

posted on 08/08/18
Liverpool Symposium – Conservation & Heritage Read more

5 great places to visit in Slovenia

posted on 30/07/18
5 great places to visit in Slovenia Read more

Belgium’s finest art cities, from Antwerp to Brussels

posted on 30/07/18
Belgium’s finest art cities, from Antwerp to Brussels Read more

Solo tours for 2019 include Jordan & the Côte d'Azur

posted on 13/07/18
Solo tours for 2019 include Jordan & the Côte d'Azur Read more

MRT nominated for British Travel and Telegraph Travel Awards 2018

posted on 02/07/18
MRT nominated for British Travel and Telegraph Travel Awards 2018 Read more

Living history and the Indian Mutiny

posted on 29/06/18
Living history and the Indian Mutiny Read more

Tours to Germany's UNESCO sites in 2019

posted on 26/06/18
Tours to Germany's UNESCO sites in 2019 Read more

Slovenia: a history of the nation

posted on 08/06/18
Slovenia: a history of the nation Read more

Crete: a legendary island where gastronomy meets diet

posted 30/05/18
Crete: a legendary island where gastronomy meets diet Read more

A royal collection of cultural tours for 2018

posted on 18/05/18
A royal collection of cultural tours for 2018 Read more

Cultural tours departing in 2019

posted on 15/05/18
Cultural tours departing in 2019 Read more

Dr Thomas-Leo True describes highlights of the Italian Marches

posted on 27/04/18
Dr Thomas-Leo True describes highlights of the Italian Marches Read more

Vietnam – some war, mainly peace

posted on 26/04/18
Vietnam – some war, mainly peace Read more

Preview our London Lecture Afternoons

posted on 18/04/18
Preview our London Lecture Afternoons Read more

Martin Randall Travel sponsors Medici Concerts: Piers Lane – win 2 free tickets

posted on 12/04/18
Martin Randall Travel sponsors Medici Concerts: Piers Lane – win 2 free tickets Read more

Naoshima: island of the Yellow Pumpkin

posted on 29/03/18
Naoshima: island of the Yellow Pumpkin Read more

Albanian adventures by MRT lecturer Carolyn Perry

posted on 27/03/18
Albanian adventures by MRT lecturer Carolyn Perry Read more

Win two places on The National Gallery's 'Prince of instruments: The lute in art' event

posted on 22/03/18
Win two places on The National Gallery's 'Prince of instruments: The lute in art' event Read more

London Days gift vouchers – now available

posted on 15/03/18
London Days gift vouchers – now available Read more

‘Picasso 1932’ exhibition at Tate Modern

posted on 28/02/18
‘Picasso 1932’ exhibition at Tate Modern Read more

Our 2018 London Choral Day: three choirs & three churches in Chelsea

posted on 28/02/18
Our 2018 London Choral Day: three choirs & three churches in Chelsea Read more

MRT lecturer Patrick Bade releases new book on Gustav Klimt

posted on 16/02/18
MRT lecturer Patrick Bade releases new book on Gustav Klimt Read more

London's Top 10: shedding an alternative light on London’s best-known landmarks

posted on 31/01/18
London's Top 10: shedding an alternative light on London’s best-known landmarks Read more

Charles I: Art & Politics

posted on 31/01/18
Charles I: Art & Politics Read more

5 key dates in the life of Frederick the Great

posted on 18/01/18
5 key dates in the life of Frederick the Great Read more

MRT’s partnership with the Vienna Tourist Board

posted on 16/01/18
MRT’s partnership with the Vienna Tourist Board Read more

MRT is supporting the charity: Action for Conservation

posted on 21/12/17
MRT is supporting the charity: Action for Conservation Read more

Martin Randall Travel wins 2 British Travel Awards

posted on 20/12/17
Martin Randall Travel wins 2 British Travel Awards Read more

The highlights of Spanish cuisine – from Galicia to Andalucía

posted on 12/12/17
The highlights of Spanish cuisine – from Galicia to Andalucía Read more

The Royal Academy is to reassemble the art collection of Charles I

posted on 28/11/17
The Royal Academy is to reassemble the art collection of Charles I Read more

MRT lecturer Jon Cannon to appear on BBC Radio 4’s Beyond Belief

posted on 24/11/17
MRT lecturer Jon Cannon to appear on BBC Radio 4’s Beyond Belief Read more

Earliest evidence of winemaking discovered in Georgia

posted on 15/11/17
Earliest evidence of winemaking discovered in Georgia Read more

MRT lecturer Stephen Johnson to release book on Shostakovich in 2018

posted on 21/10/17
MRT lecturer Stephen Johnson to release book on Shostakovich in 2018 Read more

New Tate Britain exhibition: Impressionists in London

posted on 20/10/17
New Tate Britain exhibition: Impressionists in London Read more

10 Ancient Roman sites to explore outside Italy

posted on 16/10/17
10 Ancient Roman sites to explore outside Italy Read more

The Schubert Ensemble embarks on farewell tour

posted on 28/09/17
The Schubert Ensemble embarks on farewell tour Read more

Martin Randall Travel opens US office in Washington DC

posted on 21/09/17
Martin Randall Travel opens US office in Washington DC Read more

Follow Martin Randall Travel on Instagram

posted on 15/09/17
Follow Martin Randall Travel on Instagram Read more

La Serenissima win Gramophone award for Best Baroque Instrumental

posted on 11/09/17
La Serenissima win Gramophone award for Best Baroque Instrumental Read more

Tours to combine with The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford

posted on 31/08/17
Tours to combine with The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford Read more

New for 2018: tours for solo travellers – St Petersburg, Samarkand, Sicily

posted on 23/08/17
New for 2018: tours for solo travellers – St Petersburg, Samarkand, Sicily Read more

Martin Randall: The charms of Prague

posted on 16/08/17
Martin Randall: The charms of Prague Read more

MRT lecturer Dr Ffiona Gilmore Eaves interviewed about Sicily on Classic FM

posted on 10/08/17
MRT lecturer Dr Ffiona Gilmore Eaves interviewed about Sicily on Classic FM Read more

Tour combinations for 2018

posted on 08/08/17
Tour combinations for 2018 Read more

Soloists announced for Vivaldi in Venice festival

posted on 03/08/17
Soloists announced for Vivaldi in Venice festival Read more

MRT supports ‘El Greco to Goya’ exhibition at Wallace Collection

posted on 28/07/17
MRT supports ‘El Greco to Goya’ exhibition at Wallace Collection Read more

Four of Germany’s best UNESCO World Heritage gems

posted on 21/07/17
Four of Germany’s best UNESCO World Heritage gems Read more

A Day at the National Gallery: The Italian Renaissance

posted on 19/07/17
A Day at the National Gallery: The Italian Renaissance Read more

New Symposium weekend in Edinburgh – Scotland: History & Identity

posted on 18/07/17
New Symposium weekend in Edinburgh – Scotland: History & Identity Read more

MRT nominated at 2017’s British Travel Awards

posted on 04/07/17
MRT nominated at 2017’s British Travel Awards Read more

Cultural tours departing in 2018

posted on 28/06/2017
Cultural tours departing in 2018 Read more

MRT lecturer Richard Wigmore interviewed about Vivaldi in Venice Music Festival

posted on 23/06/17
MRT lecturer Richard Wigmore interviewed about Vivaldi in Venice Music Festival Read more

Sophie Pelissier on exploring the genius of Titian

posted on 01/06/17
Sophie Pelissier on exploring the genius of Titian Read more

Linda Hanks describes the fascinating wine region of Catalonia

posted on 24/05/17
Linda Hanks describes the fascinating wine region of Catalonia Read more

Tate Modern launches groundbreaking Giacometti exhibition

posted on 12/05/17
Tate Modern launches groundbreaking Giacometti exhibition Read more

Kelly Ward and Fiona Urquhart reflect on their 20 years at MRT

posted on 28/04/17
Kelly Ward and Fiona Urquhart reflect on their 20 years at MRT Read more

From Quicke's Cheddar to St Austell Brewery: Gastronomic West Country 2018

posted on 26/04/17
From Quicke's Cheddar to St Austell Brewery: Gastronomic West Country 2018 Read more

Martin Randall on his passion for prints

posted on 21/04/17
Martin Randall on his passion for prints Read more

Sacred and Modern Armenia: top 5 sites

posted on 13/04/17
Sacred and Modern Armenia: top 5 sites Read more

Top 10 Places to Visit in Argentina

posted on 10/04/17
Top 10 Places to Visit in Argentina Read more

MRT supports new carbon offset project

posted on 04/04/17
MRT supports new carbon offset project Read more

MRT lecturer Stephen Johnson discusses The Danube Festival on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 31/03/17
MRT lecturer Stephen Johnson discusses The Danube Festival on Classic FM South Africa Read more

Hadrian’s Wall to unveil new Roman cavalry exhibition

posted on 24/03/17
Hadrian’s Wall to unveil new Roman cavalry exhibition Read more

MRT are launching a new venture: The Cultural Travel Company

posted on 13/03/17
MRT are launching a new venture: The Cultural Travel Company Read more

Memories of Monte Cassino & the ‘D-Day Dodgers’

posted on 10/03/17
Memories of Monte Cassino & the ‘D-Day Dodgers’ Read more

Michelangelo & Sebastiano exhibition to open at the National Gallery

posted on 08/03/17
Michelangelo & Sebastiano exhibition to open at the National Gallery Read more

MRT’s Dr Paul Bahn wins Archaeology book of the year for 'Images of the Ice Age'

posted on 27/02/17
MRT’s Dr Paul Bahn wins Archaeology book of the year for 'Images of the Ice Age' Read more

Imperial War Museum celebrates 100-year anniversary

posted on 22/02/17
Imperial War Museum celebrates 100-year anniversary Read more

MRT lecturer Ian Colvin on the charms of Armenia

posted on 13/02/17
MRT lecturer Ian Colvin on the charms of Armenia Read more

Exhibition begins at Royal Academy – Revolution: Russian Art (1917–32)

posted on 09/02/17
Exhibition begins at Royal Academy – Revolution: Russian Art (1917–32) Read more

Watch MRT lecturer Giles Tillotson in ‘The Other Side of the Taj Mahal’ on BBC 4’s Treasures of the Indus

posted on 07/02/17
Watch MRT lecturer Giles Tillotson in ‘The Other Side of the Taj Mahal’ on BBC 4’s Treasures of the Indus Read more

Professor Hugh Kennedy releases new Islamic history book – The Caliphate

posted on 30/01/17
Professor Hugh Kennedy releases new Islamic history book – The Caliphate Read more

Petra & the joys of Jordan, by MRT’s Charlotte Crow

posted on 26/01/17
Petra & the joys of Jordan, by MRT’s Charlotte Crow Read more

MRT to appear at Destinations Show 2017 at Olympia, London

posted on 24/01/17
MRT to appear at Destinations Show 2017 at Olympia, London Read more

Amanda Patton discusses Gardens of the Veneto and London Gardens Walk on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 23/01/17
Amanda Patton discusses Gardens of the Veneto and London Gardens Walk on Classic FM South Africa Read more

Sarah Lyons shares her experience of a Martin Randall Travel music festival

posted on 22/12/16
Sarah Lyons shares her experience of a Martin Randall Travel music festival Read more

An interview with Winston Churchill expert Terry Charman

posted on 12/12/16
An interview with Winston Churchill expert Terry Charman Read more

Why now is the time to go to Iran, by MRT lecturer Carolyn Perry

posted on 30/11/16
Why now is the time to go to Iran, by MRT lecturer Carolyn Perry Read more

MRT wins three golds at the British Travel Awards

posted on 28/11/16
MRT wins three golds at the British Travel Awards Read more

Paul Nash exhibition opens at Tate Britain

posted on 16/11/16
Paul Nash exhibition opens at Tate Britain Read more

Emily Deaman on New England Modern

Posted on 19/10/16
Emily Deaman on New England Modern Read more

Felicity Cobbing on Palestine: Archaeology & Architecture of the West Bank

posted on 14/10/16
Felicity Cobbing on Palestine: Archaeology & Architecture of the West Bank Read more

Professor Tim Blanning’s book 'Frederick the Great' wins the British Academy Medal for 2016

posted on 06/10/16
Professor Tim Blanning’s book 'Frederick the Great' wins the British Academy Medal for 2016 Read more

Professor Richard Langham Smith discusses The Rhône: Bacchus & Orpheus on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 23/09/16
Professor Richard Langham Smith discusses The Rhône: Bacchus & Orpheus on Classic FM South Africa Read more

Watch Martin Randall’s message about the British Travel Awards 2016

posted on 16/09/16
Watch Martin Randall’s message about the British Travel Awards 2016 Read more

Marc Millon discusses our range of Italian gastronomy tours on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 09/08/2016
Marc Millon discusses our range of Italian gastronomy tours on Classic FM South Africa Read more

Dr Xavier Bray becomes Director of the Wallace Collection

posted on 29/07/16
Dr Xavier Bray becomes Director of the Wallace Collection Read more

Hannah Wrigley shares insights from her prospecting trip for Ceramics in China

posted on 21/07/16
Hannah Wrigley shares insights from her prospecting trip for Ceramics in China Read more

MRT nominated in three categories at this year's British Travel Awards

posted on 04/07/16
MRT nominated in three categories at this year's British Travel Awards Read more

Professor John Bryan discusses A Festival of Music in Florence on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 23/06/16
Professor John Bryan discusses A Festival of Music in Florence on Classic FM South Africa Read more

James Palmer shares his experiences of prospecting a Buddhist pilgrimage site for our Sacred China tour

posted on 20/06/16
James Palmer shares his experiences of prospecting a Buddhist pilgrimage site for our Sacred China tour Read more

Professor Richard Stokes releases ‘The Penguin Book of English Song’

posted on 27/05/16
Professor Richard Stokes releases ‘The Penguin Book of English Song’ Read more

Dr Paul Bahn releases the third edition of his book 'Images of the Ice Age'

posted on 18/05/16
Dr Paul Bahn releases the third edition of his book 'Images of the Ice Age' Read more

James Palmer on prospecting in Myanmar

posted on 05/04/16
James Palmer on prospecting in Myanmar Read more

Professor Richard Stokes appears on Classic FM South Africa to discuss the Danube Festival of Song

posted on 03/03/16
Professor Richard Stokes appears on Classic FM South Africa to discuss the Danube Festival of Song Read more

Raaja Bhasin and Charles Allen contribute to ‘Kipling’s Indian Adventure’

posted on 19/02/16
Raaja Bhasin and Charles Allen contribute to ‘Kipling’s Indian Adventure’ Read more

MRT lecturer Dr Jeffrey Miller becomes a Teaching Fellow at The Bartlett School of Architecture

posted on 12/02/16
MRT lecturer Dr Jeffrey Miller becomes a Teaching Fellow at The Bartlett School of Architecture Read more

Gail Turner discusses Art in Madrid on Classic FM South Africa

posted on 27/01/16
Gail Turner discusses Art in Madrid on Classic FM South Africa Read more

Congratulations to Professor Maurice Howard on his recent OBE

posted on 25/01/16
Congratulations to Professor Maurice Howard on his recent OBE Read more

MRT Director and lecturer Neil Taylor to hold talks in Australia and New Zealand

posted on 07/01/16
MRT Director and lecturer Neil Taylor to hold talks in Australia and New Zealand Read more

MRT lecturer Janet Sinclair becomes House and Collections Manager at Petworth House

posted on 22/12/15
MRT lecturer Janet Sinclair becomes House and Collections Manager at Petworth House Read more

MRT Australasia to host a series of lectures with Dr Jamie Greenbaum

posted on 21/12/15
MRT Australasia to host a series of lectures with Dr Jamie Greenbaum Read more

MRT wins gold in two British Travel Awards

posted on 27/11/15
MRT wins gold in two British Travel Awards Read more

See photographs from our Art in Texas tour

posted on 20/11/15
See photographs from our Art in Texas tour Read more

See photographs from our Decorative Arts of Iberia tour

posted on 13/11/15
See photographs from our Decorative Arts of Iberia tour Read more

Dr Rose Kerr becomes honorary citizen of China's porcelain capital

posted on 11/11/15
Dr Rose Kerr becomes honorary citizen of China's porcelain capital Read more

Steven Desmond to release new publication ‘Gardens of the Italian Lakes’ in May 2016

posted on 30/10/15
Steven Desmond to release new publication ‘Gardens of the Italian Lakes’ in May 2016 Read more

Dr Giles Tillotson appears on Classic FM to discuss Essential India

posted on 29/10/15
Dr Giles Tillotson appears on Classic FM to discuss Essential India Read more

Bill Knight photographs The Divine Office music festival

posted on 15/10/15
Bill Knight photographs The Divine Office music festival Read more

MRT lecturer Dr Xavier Bray to appear at Goya symposium to discuss his curatorship of Goya: The Portraits at The National Gallery

posted on 13/10/15
MRT lecturer Dr Xavier Bray to appear at Goya symposium to discuss his curatorship of Goya: The Portraits at The National Gallery Read more

Dr Thomas-Leo True becomes Assistant Director of the British School at Rome

posted on 16/09/15
Dr Thomas-Leo True becomes Assistant Director of the British School at Rome Read more

Dr Giles Tillotson appears in 'Treasures of the Indus', part of the BBC's India Season

posted on 08/09/15
Dr Giles Tillotson appears in 'Treasures of the Indus', part of the BBC's India Season Read more

MRT working in partnership with Queensland Art Gallery on forthcoming Genoa, Turin, Milan tour

posted on 27/8/15
MRT working in partnership with Queensland Art Gallery on forthcoming Genoa, Turin, Milan tour Read more

Indian e-visas now extended to UK nationals

posted on 24/08/15
Indian e-visas now extended to UK nationals Read more

Giles Waterfield's 'The People's Galleries' to be released Tuesday 25th August

posted on 18/08/15
Giles Waterfield's 'The People's Galleries' to be released Tuesday 25th August Read more

Terry Charman to appear on BBC coverage of the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day

posted on 13/08/15
Terry Charman to appear on BBC coverage of the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day Read more

Dr Michael Douglas-Scott discusses Venetian Palaces on Classic FM

posted on 11/08/15
Dr Michael Douglas-Scott discusses Venetian Palaces on Classic FM Read more

Professor John Bryan is awarded the degree of Doctor of Music

posted on 07/08/15
Professor John Bryan is awarded the degree of Doctor of Music Read more

Our new website

posted on 27/07/15
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Tales of the Occupation

posted on 09/07/15
Tales of the Occupation Read more

MRT nominated in this year's British Travel Awards

posted on 02/07/15
MRT nominated in this year's British Travel Awards Read more

Australian update

posted on 27/05/15
Australian update Read more

Dr Charles Nicholl discusses Literature & Walking in the Lake District on Classic FM

posted on 27/05/15
Dr Charles Nicholl discusses Literature & Walking in the Lake District on Classic FM Read more

An introduction to Nikko

posted on 02/05/15
An introduction to Nikko Read more

Journeying through Peru

posted on 01/05/15
Journeying through Peru Read more

The West Bank: a diamond in the rough

posted on 21/04/15
The West Bank: a diamond in the rough Read more

Prospecting Morocco

posted on 19/04/15
Prospecting Morocco Read more

Lecturer Gail Turner awarded Spanish Honour

posted on 12/04/15
Lecturer Gail Turner awarded Spanish Honour Read more