{"id":44124,"date":"2024-04-04T11:55:35","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T10:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/?page_id=44124"},"modified":"2024-12-16T11:44:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T11:44:35","slug":"classic-escorted-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/classic-escorted-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At Distant Journeys, we offer an award-winning choice of holidays to exciting long-haul destinations \u2013 including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/australia-tours\/\">Australia<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/new-zealand-tours\/\">New Zealand<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/india-tours\/\">India<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/sri-lanka-tours\/\">Sri Lanka<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/japan-tours\/\">Japan<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/china-tours\/\">China<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/vietnam-cambodia-tours\/\">Vietnam &amp; Cambodia<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/borneo-tours\/\">Borneo<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/canada-alaska-tours\/\">Canada &amp; Alaska<\/a>, <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/south-africa-tours\/\">South Africa<\/a> <\/strong>and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/kenya-tours\/\">Kenya<\/a><\/strong>. Our goal is simple \u2013 to create unforgettable experiences that you\u2019ll cherish forever.<\/p>\n<p>Our classic escorted tours are a great way to travel and experience a country\u2019s scenery, culture and sights with a group of like-minded people, guided by a friendly and knowledgeable Tour Manager and local guides or rangers who will bring the destination to life.<\/p>\n<p>Escorted tours provide a great sense of safety and security, and can be more relaxing than planning a trip entirely on your own. Your carefully crafted touring itinerary includes a variety of wonderful activities and sightseeing excursions, many meals, and accommodation in top-quality hotels throughout. With our classic escorted tour groups, good company and camaraderie is guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>Discover why your next escorted touring holiday should be with Distant Journeys &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/about-our-tours\/escorted-touring-experience\/\"><strong>read more&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Explore all of our Classic Tours\u00a0below;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Distant Journeys, we offer an award-winning choice of holidays to exciting long-haul destinations \u2013 including Australia, New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, Vietnam &amp; Cambodia, Borneo, Canada &amp; Alaska, South Africa and\u00a0Kenya. Our goal is simple \u2013 to create unforgettable experiences that you\u2019ll cherish forever. 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