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...connecting with ancient cultures globally
inspiring destinations
We specialise in putting together small groups and escorting them to exotic destinations. We are dedicated to making our clients needs our number one priority. Through experience, our itineraries are carefully choreographed to offer in-depth sightseeing and exposure to culture of the countries we are visiting.
family owned and operated
For more than 40 years, Somerset Tours & Travel has earned the coveted reputation as a leader in escorted travel. Over the years, we have developed excellent relationships with our agents in each country we visit. Our clients and the people who serve us in the places we visit have become our lifelong friends.
high standards & ethical values
We pride ourselves on our high standards of professionalism, efficiency, personal service, experience and passion for what we do. Travelling is a cultural exchange which leads to understanding and brotherhood and it is this ethic that we wish to stamp onto all our tours.
upcoming tours
Namibia
Deserts, Tribes & Wildlife 04-19 July 2022
Deserts, Tribes & Wildlife 04-19 July 2022
Portugal & Madeira
Enchanting 10-28 Sept 2022
Enchanting 10-28 Sept 2022
Morocco
Grand Tour 13-30 Nov 2022
Grand Tour 13-30 Nov 2022
SouthEast Asia
Myanmar, Cambodia & Laos 19 Jan-08 Feb 2023
Myanmar, Cambodia & Laos 19 Jan-08 Feb 2023
past tours
Turkey
Splendours of Ancient 29 Mar-14 Apr 2022
Splendours of Ancient 29 Mar-14 Apr 2022
KwaZulu Natal
Drakensberg, Battlefields & Wildlife 19-30 November 2021
Drakensberg, Battlefields & Wildlife 19-30 November 2021
Norway
The World's Most Beautiful Cruise
in Search of the Northern Lights 24 Jan-10 Feb 2020
The World's Most Beautiful Cruise
in Search of the Northern Lights 24 Jan-10 Feb 2020
Sri Lanka
Kingdom of Sacred Trails 10-26 Nov 2019
Kingdom of Sacred Trails 10-26 Nov 2019
Central Europe
Classic Capitals of 01-18 July 2019
Classic Capitals of 01-18 July 2019
Uzbekistan
Jewel of Central Asia 23 Apr-08 May 2019
Jewel of Central Asia 23 Apr-08 May 2019
Norway
The World's Most Beautiful Cruise
in search of the Northern Lights 26 Jan-12 Feb 2019
The World's Most Beautiful Cruise
in search of the Northern Lights 26 Jan-12 Feb 2019
Pakistan
The NorthWest Frontier 06-24 October 2018
The NorthWest Frontier 06-24 October 2018
Trans-Siberian Rail
Beijing to Moscow 04-21 July 2018
Beijing to Moscow 04-21 July 2018
Israel
Treasures of the Holy Land 22 Apr-05 May 2018
Treasures of the Holy Land 22 Apr-05 May 2018
Sudan
Nubia: Kingdom of
the Black Pharaohs 31 Jan-11 Feb 2018
Nubia: Kingdom of
the Black Pharaohs 31 Jan-11 Feb 2018
Morocco
Grand Tour 18 Nov- 04 Dec 2017
Grand Tour 18 Nov- 04 Dec 2017
South Italy, Sicily & Malta
In the Wake of Ancient Empires 02 - 18 Sept 2017
In the Wake of Ancient Empires 02 - 18 Sept 2017
Iran
Antiquities of Ancient Persia 18 April - 05 May 2017
Antiquities of Ancient Persia 18 April - 05 May 2017
Egypt
In the footsteps of the Pharaohs 30 Jan - 12 Feb 2017
In the footsteps of the Pharaohs 30 Jan - 12 Feb 2017
Classic India
Rajasthan, Agra,
Khajuraho & Varanasi 20 Nov - 08 Dec 2016
Rajasthan, Agra,
Khajuraho & Varanasi 20 Nov - 08 Dec 2016
Poland
Pearl of Eastern Europe 02 - 17 Sept 2016
Pearl of Eastern Europe 02 - 17 Sept 2016
China
The Wonders of
Yunnan & Tibet 23 April - 10 May 2016
The Wonders of
Yunnan & Tibet 23 April - 10 May 2016
Jewels of Arabia
Oman & United Arab Emirates 06 - 21 Feb 2016
Oman & United Arab Emirates 06 - 21 Feb 2016
India
The Splendours of
Maharashtra & Gujarat 13 Nov - 01 Dec 2015
The Splendours of
Maharashtra & Gujarat 13 Nov - 01 Dec 2015
Mongolia
Overland Expedition Extraordinaire 06 - 26 July 2015
Overland Expedition Extraordinaire 06 - 26 July 2015
Jewels of Adriatic
Slovenia, Croatia,
Montengro & Venice 06 - 23 May 2015
Slovenia, Croatia,
Montengro & Venice 06 - 23 May 2015
Thailand
Authentic Central
& Northern 24 January - 10 February 2015
Authentic Central
& Northern 24 January - 10 February 2015
Caucasus
Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia 05 – 23 October 2014
Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia 05 – 23 October 2014
Baltic States
Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia 06 – 23 JULY 2014
Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia 06 – 23 JULY 2014
Bhutan
Land of the Thunder Dragon 26 April - 08 May 2014
Land of the Thunder Dragon 26 April - 08 May 2014
Philippines
Island Style 14 Feb - 03 Mar 2014
Island Style 14 Feb - 03 Mar 2014
Japan
Discover 24 Nov - 04 Dec 2013
Discover 24 Nov - 04 Dec 2013
Romania
Unspoilt Realm of 16 May – 02 June 2013
Unspoilt Realm of 16 May – 02 June 2013
Myanmar
The very best of 02 - 17 February 2013
The very best of 02 - 17 February 2013
Himalayas
Roof of World 08 - 28 September 2012
Roof of World 08 - 28 September 2012
Russia
Footsteps of the Tsars:
The Imperial Russian Waterways 15 - 29 July 2012
Footsteps of the Tsars:
The Imperial Russian Waterways 15 - 29 July 2012
Costa Rica
Wildlife 31 January – February 2012
Wildlife 31 January – February 2012
Japan
Discover 25 November – 09 December 2011
Discover 25 November – 09 December 2011
Medieval Italy
Tuscany & Liguria 06 - 21 October 2011
Tuscany & Liguria 06 - 21 October 2011
Incas & Andes
Peru: Home of the Gods 08 - 21 June 2011
Peru: Home of the Gods 08 - 21 June 2011
South India
Enchanting 22 Jan - 10 Feb 2011
Enchanting 22 Jan - 10 Feb 2011
Iran
Antiquities of
Ancient Persia 05 - 22 April 2010
Antiquities of
Ancient Persia 05 - 22 April 2010
Wildlife Malaysia
Peninsula Malaysia
& The Provinces of
Sarawak & Sabah
on the island of Borneo 09 – 26 September 2009
Peninsula Malaysia
& The Provinces of
Sarawak & Sabah
on the island of Borneo 09 – 26 September 2009
Road to Damascus
Jordan, Syria & Lebanon 14 April - 04 May 2009
Jordan, Syria & Lebanon 14 April - 04 May 2009
Bhutan
Kingdom in the Sky 11- 25 October 2008
Kingdom in the Sky 11- 25 October 2008
Argentina & Chile
Picturesque 30 Mar - 14 Apr 2008
Picturesque 30 Mar - 14 Apr 2008
Laos & Myanmar
Treasures of 07 - 26 Feb 2008
Treasures of 07 - 26 Feb 2008
Tunisia
Timeless 11 - 27 November 2007
Timeless 11 - 27 November 2007
China
Best of 09 - 25 Sept 2007
Best of 09 - 25 Sept 2007
Peru & Bolivia
Incas & Andes 18 Jun - 08 July 2007
Incas & Andes 18 Jun - 08 July 2007
North India
Glorious Rajasthan & Kashmir 13 Mar - 04 Apr 2007
Glorious Rajasthan & Kashmir 13 Mar - 04 Apr 2007
Ecuador & Galapagos
In the Footsteps of Darwin 08 - 24 Sept 2006
In the Footsteps of Darwin 08 - 24 Sept 2006
Turkey
Gateway to Antiquities 30 May - 20 June 2006
Gateway to Antiquities 30 May - 20 June 2006
Mexico
Mysteries of the Mayan Civilisation 07 - 24 Feb 2006
Mysteries of the Mayan Civilisation 07 - 24 Feb 2006
Chile
Best of 01-17 Nov 2005
Best of 01-17 Nov 2005
China
The Great Silk Road 27 April - 15 May 2005
The Great Silk Road 27 April - 15 May 2005
Ethiopia
Historic 09 - 23 February 2005
Historic 09 - 23 February 2005