Travel from the Latvian capital through Estonia to Helsinki and finally to Tampere in Finland on this exciting journey inspired by Michael Portillo's BBC2 series. The holiday includes connecting flights from London and a journey by comfortable ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki.

See some of the many faces of Turkey on this varied journey east from Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Start with a ferry across the sea of Marmara and a couple of nights in Izmir. Then enjoy a stay in a charming village on the Aegean Coast. Head to the Capital Ankara then take a sleeper train through central Turkey - ending your journey in Göreme amidst otherworldly scenery. Part of our Race Across the World collection

Visit the unforgettable city of Venice during Carnival time, when the city shakes off its winter slumber and comes alive in a whirlwind of masked balls, pageants, music and food. 

Soak up the sunshine on a holiday by rail and sea to the beautiful French island of Corsica via the stunning French Riviera. Stop in Paris and Toulon, then catch a ferry to Bastia. From here, continue to Calvi and Ajaccio before returning to the mainline and travelling up through France back to the UK.