Travelling is all about experiencing something new. When you’re enjoying a well-earned retirement – or perhaps planning for one – you have the time and space to discover the places you’ve always wanted to see.
One of the very best ways to explore new things is on a group tour. Your professional guide will help you get off the beaten track and discover the stories behind exciting new locations. Better still, you can do it with new people walking the same adventurous path as you.
This article looks at some of the world’s best tours for those in their 50s and beyond. Draw some inspiration from these fantastic tours.
Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & The Cotswolds
If you want a relaxing day in beautiful England, look no further! There is no quainter and more wonderful place to journey out to than the quintessential English countryside of Oxfordshire.
Whether admiring the magnificent Blenheim Palace, visiting some of the picturesque villages used as filming locations in Downtown Abbey or taking a stroll in the undulating hills of the Cotswolds, this tour offers something for everyone. This tour shows that being short on time does not mean one cannot get a variety of experiences.
East Meets Western Wonderland
A fantastic option for rail travel aficionados wanting to discover the beauty of Australia, this tour will take you on an unforgettable, almost 3-week-long train journey across the breadth of the Australian Outback before trailing through the South West region of Western Australia.
The scenic rail journey will be taken aboard the iconic Indian Pacific, making for an unforgettable experience. Stops include sampling tasty wine in the Margaret River area, discovering the harbour of Albany, and stopping at Kalbarri National Park to take in some spectacular natural scenery, among many others!
London with afternoon tea in Westminster Abbey
If indulging in the high art of afternoon tea while sampling some of London’s history is more your cup of tea, going on a Westminster Abbey Tour with Afternoon Tea is an absolute must. Emerge an expert in British and London history, having visited the final resting place of 17 monarchs and tasted the many flavours of historic Borough Market’s stalls.
Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Mossman Tour
On this magic tour, you can take in the gorgeous Australian rainforest landscapes while learning all about this remarkable ecosystem through the detailed explanations of the expert guide. And what an ecosystem! The rainforest is teeming with wildlife, from treacherous snakes to colourful birds and, of course, the estuarine crocodile.
A further highlight is a stop at Cape Tribulation’s rainforest beaches, one of the world’s best eco-travel destinations and a downright paradise. Travel between stops will be in the air-conditioned comfort of a purpose-built shuttle, and there will be regular breaks to catch a breath and have a delicious bite. If you are a lover of the outdoors who does not wish to forgo life’s little comforts, this tour is for you.
If you want to explore more of the UK’s incredible tour destinations, make sure you take a look at our day tours from London.
