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Prague at Christmas © Joseph Stepane
Expert-led cultural tours in December
At Christmas and New Year museums and historic monuments that are usually crowded with visitors fall blissfully empty and quiet. It is at this prime moment that we journey to capitals of music, art and architecture to seize a rare opportunity for cultural discovery. The pace is unhurried, the cultural discoveries more profound, and the sense of revelation razor-sharp. Meanwhile, for an epic end to the year consider a meticulously planned journey to the lands of the Maya.
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Dresden at Christmas, 21–28 December 2026
Naples at Christmas, 21–28 December 2026
Prague at Christmas, 21–28 December 2026
Turin at Christmas, 21–28 December 2026
Venice at Christmas, 21–28 December 2026
Lands of the Maya, 27 December 2026–11 January 2027
Reviews
Uniformly excellent tours and adventures with Martin Randall in Italy, Norway and Turkey.
Uniformly excellent tours and adventures with Martin Randall in Italy, Norway and Turkey.










Since the pandemic I have enjoyed approximately 20 tours with MRT
Since the pandemic I have enjoyed approximately 20 tours with MRT










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





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 20 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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