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Our Guests Say

Travel Editions was founded in 1994, and many of the people who travel with us have been coming back for years: some for several decades. We are a multi-award winning operator, recognised at the British Travel Awards for specialist interest and arts and culture travel for many years. 
 
The real stamp of approval for our team is the feedback which comes from our guests following their tours. Every comment is shared with the whole team and we use it to always try and improve and offer the best experiences possible. What follows are the words of our travellers, in their own voices.

Art History Abroad

“The private after-hours view of the Van Eyck altarpiece in Ghent was very special, just our group of fourteen, alone in the cathedral. An experience I could not have arranged for myself.”

Mr. O, The Flemish Masters, November 2025

“The private visit to St Mark’s Basilica on the first night, just over an hour, with the Basilica entirely to ourselves, was a most memorable experience that will stay with me for ever. It set the tone for the whole six days.”

Mr. H, Venetian Art and Culture, June 2026

“Gill Thompson organised everything with quiet efficiency and no apparent stress. Clare Ford-Wille’s depth of knowledge and ability to share it in such an enlightening way has made me want to carry on exploring and learning about art history, and I have already rebooked.”

Imogen Measday, The Flemish Masters, November 2025

“Peter is simply your finest tour guide and lecturer. Energetic, deeply informed, covering art in its historic, social and political context: he has a particular knack for drawing out the group and welcoming questions. I have been on many tours with him and my reaction is consistent throughout.”

Barbara from Canada, Venetian Art and Culture, June 2026

Escorted Tours Abroad

“A magnificent introduction to Crete. The leisurely lunches in charming tavernas, the Keramion pottery at Margarites, a very friendly group of fellow travellers, we really gelled. And when our flights needed to be changed at short notice, the whole operation went remarkably smoothly.”

Susannah Kurti, Highlights of Crete, October 2025

“A great trip: wonderful to spend so much time out of doors in spring weather. We were very thoughtfully looked after throughout and enjoyed the company of like-minded travellers.”

Mr. P, Wild Flowers of the Peloponnese, April 2026

“I am left with memories of an excellent guide, a cleverly chosen range of family homes and restaurants, and music at every turn, from Georgian chants in a cathedral to our piano-playing guide to a powerful singing ensemble on the last night. Thank you for letting this much-enjoyed trip go ahead.”

Penny Turnbull, Discover Georgia, September 2025

“A sensational tour of Porto and the Douro Valley: a special week with special guides and new friends. Ellen and Carlos were great characters and organisers. Not cheap, but worth every penny.”

Richard Gilbert, Almond Blossom and the Gardens of the Douro Valley, March 2026

“The food at the hotel was extraordinary, the staff wonderful, and our tour guide Hélène truly exceptional: always organised, always flexible, and always with a plan B.”

Helen Grainger, Lake Annecy by Rail, September 2025

Great British Heritage

“The behind the scenes tour at Raby Castle was a particular treat. It is always good to see something that others simply do not get to see.”

Mr. W, Land of the Prince Bishops, July 2025

“The commentary and lectures from our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide Anne Anderson were outstanding throughout. The visit to Kelmscott Manor was the highlight of the week.”

Lisa Rhys-Davies, William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites, July 2025

“This was my fifth tour with Travel Editions. All have been well-run and interesting: and this one was no exception.”

Ms. P, The Three Choirs Festival, July 2025

“The whole experience was excellent. The number of returning travellers suggests that Travel Editions is doing something right.”

Catherine Milton, Richard III, The Last King to Die in Battle, June 2026

“This was my first holiday with Travel Editions: my sister-in-law is an old hand. Pre-historic Orkney was an extremely interesting tour, and Dr David Saunders brought the history alive in a way I had not expected.”

Ms. L, Pre-historic Orkney and Beyond, August 2025

“The personal contact by phone is a great asset: Travel Editions staff are approachable and competent. Booking by speaking to a person enhances the whole sense of a holiday to be enjoyed. Long may it continue.”

Ms. F, Country Houses of the Ribble Valley, August 2025

“A group of just fifteen, which was marvellous. David Hurrion’s knowledge of plants, trees and shrubs is extraordinary, and being taken around some of the gardens by the owner or head gardener was something special in itself.”

Ms. B, Gardens of Cornwall, May 2026

Ready to find your next tour?

If you would like to discuss a specific tour, ask about anything before making your first booking, or simply talk through which itinerary might suit you, our team is available on 020 7251 0045, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. You can also reach us at tours@traveleditions.co.uk.
 
Each review appears exactly as submitted, although some minor changes have been made to improve clarity or context.
Fresh Adventures for Inquisitive Travellers

Why Choose Travel Editions?

Travel with purpose, passion, and like-minded companions, here’s what sets Travel Editions apart.

Designed for Travellers,
Not Tourists

Founded in 1994 offering unique cultural tours beyond typical high street itineraries.

Personal Service, Real People

Small, friendly team with no automated phone lines. Enjoy personal attention from our team.

Expert Tour Guides, Unique Insights

Industry-leading guides, some since day one, who speak local languages and have detailed knowledge.

Your questions answered

FAQs

If you have a question, we are more than happy to answer it via email or phone, but you may find your answer below more quickly.

Simply complete our online booking form or give us a call on 020 7251 0045 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday where you can speak to a real person. A 20% deposit per person is required at the time of booking, to book your place. Payments by debit card or credit card incur no charge. 

You must pay for the balance of your holiday at least 12 weeks before departure. Please note: no reminder for balance payments is sent to you and are not receipted unless requested. If you book your holiday within 12 weeks of departure, full payment is required at time of booking. Please note that some tours may require final payment to be paid earlier than 12 weeks, due to financial commitment with suppliers. The exact date will be notified to you at the time of booking. Final joining instructions and documentation will be dispatched approximately 10 days before travel.

In almost all cases, the price includes your accommodation, meals as described in the itinerary, all excursions shown in the programme, and travel arrangements from the UK. Excursions are taken by private coach exclusively for Travel Editions guests. If anything is ever excluded from the price, it will be clearly marked as optional and payable locally, you won’t find any hidden extras on your final bill. Travel Editions operates a firm no-surcharge policy, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay.

The specifics vary by tour and are set out in your individual itinerary, but most of our tours depart from London, either by Eurostar from St Pancras International or by air. For rail tours, we advise allowing at least one hour before the Eurostar departure when planning your journey to London. For flights, all costs are based on economy class unless otherwise stated, and all times shown are local time. For tours in the UK, these often start at the hotel in question.  

Flight upgrades and connections from regional airports are available on request and subject to availability, contact us on 020 7251 0045 or at tours@traveleditions.co.uk for details. We strongly recommend not booking non-refundable connecting travel until you have received your final joining instructions, which are sent around 10 days before departure and confirm all timings and meeting points.

Yes, and you’re very welcome. Single room supplements apply on most tours, reflecting the fact that single and double rooms are generally priced similarly by hotels. If you would prefer to share with another solo traveller of the same gender, we are happy to arrange this, simply let us know at the time of booking. Sharing is subject to another traveller in the same situation being booked on the same tour.

Each tour is accompanied by a dedicated tour manager, who in most cases will travel out from the UK with the group. On some tours, the tour manager will meet you at your destination station or airport, with full details being confirmed in your joining instructions 10 days before travel. Many of our tours are also led by expert lecturers or specialist guides whose knowledge brings each destination to life; details of who will be accompanying your particular tour are included in the individual tour pages and itineraries.

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