Apsley Travel · Bespoke Luxury Travel

Luxury Escorted Tours, Led by Experts

An escorted tour, done well, is the most intellectually rewarding way to travel. The right scholar — an art historian in Italy, an Egyptologist on the Nile, a naturalist in the Galapagos — transforms a destination. Our small-group escorted tours run with maximum 12–16 guests, led by leading academics, novelists and naturalists. We work with our own private specialists and with selected partners (Andante Travels, Cox & Kings, Steppes) on bespoke and small-group itineraries. We can also arrange private departures of any escorted itinerary — your party only, your dates, your scholar.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is a typical group?

12–16 guests on most small-group departures; larger on selected itineraries; private departures of any size on request.

Are the guides really experts?

Yes — we work with leading academics, novelists, archaeologists and naturalists.

Can I take a private departure?

Yes — any escorted itinerary can be run as a private departure for your party only.

Are these tours active?

Most include reasonable walking; we can advise on physical demand for any specific itinerary.

Are flights included?

International flights typically separate; internal flights and transfers fully included.