With experts on board and in the company of fellow travellers who enjoy the discovery of science
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Visit the particle-smashing Large Hadron Collider near Geneva and delve into physics and this lakeside city's history before exploring glaciers in the Alps.
20 October 2027
10 days
Tour
Immerse yourself in jungle life in the search for the Bengal tiger and spend time exploring the night skies in India's first Dark Sky Park, Pench National Park.聽
20 October 2027
10 days
Tour
Uncover the scientific wonders of Renaissance cities Florence, Pisa and Bologna, guided through the era's great discoveries and minds by our experts.
20 October 2027
10 days
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Discover the secrets of Renaissance period astronomers Kepler and Brahe in Prague, the stunning city of a hundred spires, and stargaze at the Stefanik Observatory.
20 October 2027
10 days
Expedition
Join a unique expedition to seek dinosaur remains in the beautiful wilderness of the Gobi desert with experts from the Mongolian Institute of Palaeontology.
20 October 2027
10 days
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Discover 7000 years of history, including exceptional archaeological sites, mysterious temples, beautiful coastlines, fishing villages and architecture.
20 October 2027
10 days
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Cruise
Experience an awe-inspiring total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, aboard a boutique polar expedition vessel while exploring the longest fjord system in the world.
13 days
Tour
Witness the 2026 total solar eclipse at a hand-picked viewing site, after watching the Persied meteor shower at an observatory and visiting the historic cities of Madrid, Burgos and Valladolid.
6 days
Short Break
Immerse yourself in the 2026 total solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower on a short break in the medieval city of Burgos.聽
5 days
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Step into the past to see how our ancestors lived, tour a cave by torchlight and see ancient cave art, plus enjoy wines, expert talks and picturesque towns.聽
7 days
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Step back in time on a journey to the key Neanderthal and Upper Palaeolithic sites of southern France between Bordeaux and Montpellier.
9 days
Expedition
Join a unique expedition to seek dinosaur remains in the beautiful wilderness of the Gobi desert with experts from the Mongolian Institute of Palaeontology.
15 days
Cruise
Tour the Galapagos Islands by boat as Charles Darwin did, sailing aboard an exclusive yacht to look for famous, marine wildlife, giant tortoises and marine iguanas.
8 days
Walking Tour
A walking tour to immerse yourself in Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age Wiltshire and Dorset, including Cerne Abbas, Avebury and Stonehenge.
5 days
Tour
Explore Malaysia鈥檚 primary rainforests in search of orangutans, sun bears, civet cats, langurs, gibbons, proboscis monkeys, rhinoceros hornbills and many more.聽
10 days
Expedition
Embark on an adventure through Madagascar's diverse habitats, discovering playful lemurs, majestic baobab trees and unique ecosystems that will leave you in awe.
16 days
Short Break
Discover Edinburgh and Glasgow's most famous scientific thinkers, visit key sites from the Enlightenment and enjoy seminars, walks and museums.
5 days
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Journey back to the dawn of civilisation at sites in Turkey including 脟atalh枚y眉k, the first known city, G枚bekli Tepe temple and the underground city at Kaymakli.
12 days
Weekender
An unforgettable weekend delving into the mysteries of the universe, including a visit to the iconic Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank.
3 days
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Explore Uzbekistan鈥檚 Silk Road cities and uncover a rich legacy of astronomy, culture, and history at the crossroads of ancient civilisations.
14 days
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Explore the US space frontier, visiting iconic NASA centres, cutting-edge observatories and dark-sky sites, for an immersive journey into astronomy, space science and exploration.
9 days
We deliver carefully curated journeys, led by experts and designed for curious travellers who want more from their adventures.
Science-focused itineraries to inspiring destinations, carefully curated by our team.
Led by editors, journalists, academics and authors who bring science to life.
All partners are vetted and fully licensed, giving you financial protection and security.
Travel with like-minded guests who share your curiosity, sparking deeper conversations.
Perfect for solo adventurers, with room-share options or your own space if you prefer.
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We want to help you discover science through the joy of travel. We want to achieve that in a way that doesn't harm the environment, people, cultures or wildlife. Hence, we have set out the following guidelines around impacts, relationships and sustainability for how Discovery Tours operates.
