Travelsphere launches new guided trips | News
Travelsphere has unveiled four new guided tours for 2027, covering mainland Europe and southern Africa.
The tours, which go on sale today (April 8, 2026), include:
Winter in Switzerland
Includes a trip on the GoldenPass Express to Montreaux; a visit to Kleine Scheidegg by train from Grindelwald; visits to the village of Lauterbrunnen, Maison Cailler for a chocolate-making workshop, and Gruyères for a traditional Swiss cheese fondue tasting; and a tour of the Château de Chillon with wine tasting. Departs January 25, 2027 for six nights, from £2,579 pp.
Exploring Crete – Chania and the White Mountains
Includes tours of the ancient city of Aptera; Chania including its Venetian harbour; the White Mountains; and the Gonia Monastery. A visit to a winery and an olive mill with tasting is also possible. Departs June 6, 2027 for seven nights, from £2,199pp
Scandinavian explorer
Offers city tours of Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Orebro and Jonkoping; visits to the Vasa Museum and the Skansen Museum; and a cruise on the canals of Stockholm. Departs May 27, 2027 for eight nights, from £2,999pp
Livingstone’s Africa – Victoria Falls, Botswana and Zimbabwe
Includes game drives in Chobe National Park and Hwange National Park; river cruises on the Chobe and Zambezi; a vintage tram ride through Zambezi National Park to the Victoria Falls Bridge; and a tour of Victoria Falls including a lecture by David Livingstone.
The itinerary is part of the Royal Geographical Society’s (RGS) Travelsphere collection, which includes expert-led insights and an exclusive travel booklet with destination content from the Society. A contribution from each booking supports the Society’s ongoing research and fieldwork. Departs March 3, 2027 for 11 nights, from £4,999pp
All tours include return flights, overseas transfers, accommodation, selected meals, a holiday director and specialist local guides.
Kathy Farahat, product and operations director of Travelsphere, said: “These new trips reflect the growing appetite we see for immersive, expertly guided experiences. Whether it’s traveling through the spectacular scenery of Switzerland, discovering the heritage of Crete, exploring the vibrant capitals of Scandinavia or sampling the beautiful nature of southern Africa, each itinerary combines must-see sights with the reassurance of our specialist holiday directors and guides.”
For more information visit www.travelsphere.co.uk or call 01858 415074.
