Travelsphere has added to its ‘Royal Geographical Society Collection’ (RGS) tours with two new itineraries for 2026. In addition, the escorted tour operator has introduced an ‘Albania Discovered – Tirana & Beyond’ itinerary, also for 2026.
The new RGS tours comprise:
18-day ‘Incredible India & Nepal: Culture, Wildlife & Ancient Wonders’, visiting Delhi; Agra; Lucknow; Varanasi; Kathmandu; Pokhara; Chitwan; and Nagarkot.
Highlights include sightseeing at the UNESCO World Heritage site Agra Fort; a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal; a trip to the sacred city of Varanasi; a Jeep safari in Chitwan National Park; Himalayan views from Nagarkot; and a visit to the Boubbhanath Stupa, one of Nepal’s largest and most sacred stupas.
Prices start from £4,399pp, with departures in February and October.
21-day ‘Silk Road Adventure: The Five Stans’, visiting Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Uzbekistan; Tajikistan; and Turkmenistan.
Highlights include a traditional dinner with a local Dungan family in Karakol; guided explorations of the ancient cities of Samarkand and Bukhara; a visit to the Charyn Canyon; an overnight stay at the Darvaza Gas Crater; scenic views of the Pamir Mountains; and access to RGS-curated materials about the history of the Silk Road.
Prices start from £5,749pp, with departures in April and September.
‘The Royal Geographical Society Collection’, first announced in January, is a selection of itineraries that feature expert-led insights, an exclusive RGS tour booklet keepsake offering destination content provided by the Society, and co-branded luggage labels.
A contribution from each booking will support the Society’s ongoing research and fieldwork.
Other RGS tours, departing in 2025 and 2026, include:
Grand Tour of Italy – 15 days from £3,099pp
Epic Wonders of the National Parks – 17 days from £4,349pp
Grand Tour of Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer – 17 days from £6,599pp
Latin Wonders of the World – 18 days from £5,199pp
Japan – Land of the Rising Sun – 13 days from £5,299pp
The eight-day ‘Albania Discovered – Tirana & Beyond’ itinerary includes visits to Apollonia; the ‘museum city’ of Gjirokastra; Sarande; Butrint, a UNESCO site; historic villages such as Lukova, Borsh and Qeparo; Berat; Tirana; and Kruje.
Prices start from £1,399pp, with departures in March, May and September.
Adam Kemp, Managing Director at Travelsphere, said: “We have worked closely with the Royal Geographical Society to build these new tours from the ground up, ensuring that our travellers can engage with destinations through the Society’s amazing insights.
“Travelling with purpose is at the heart of what we do, and this collaboration allows us to bring deeper storytelling and knowledge to our tours, making each journey even more meaningful and unforgettable.
“In addition, our new ‘Albania Discovered’ tour offers the opportunity to delve into the history, culture and vibrancy of the likes of the capital city, Tirana, to smaller mountain towns and villages.”
All new tours, including ‘The Royal Geographical Society Collection’, are included in the latest Travelsphere brochure featuring 2025, 2026 and selected 2027 departures.
For more information on the Royal Geographical Society Collection, click here or call 01858 415074.
For more information on the new archive collection, click here.
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