experience more...

...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

Israel
Treasures of the Holy Land 22 Apr-05 May 2018

Trans-Siberian Rail
Beijing to Moscow 04-21 July 2018

Pakistan
The NorthWest Frontier 06-24 October 2018

Norway
The World's Most Beautiful Cruise
in search of the Northern Lights 26 Jan-12 Feb 2019

Uzbekistan
Jewel of Central Asia 23 Apr-08 May 2019

Central Europe
Classic Capitals of 01-18 July 2019

past tours

Sudan
Nubia: Kingdom of
the Black Pharaohs 31 Jan-11 Feb 2018

Morocco
Grand Tour 18 Nov- 04 Dec 2017

South Italy, Sicily & Malta
In the Wake of Ancient Empires 02 - 18 Sept 2017

Iran
Antiquities of Ancient Persia 18 April - 05 May 2017

Egypt
In the footsteps of the Pharaohs 30 Jan - 12 Feb 2017

Classic India
Rajasthan, Agra,
Khajuraho & Varanasi 20 Nov - 08 Dec 2016

Poland
Pearl of Eastern Europe 02 - 17 Sept 2016

China
The Wonders of
Yunnan & Tibet 23 April - 10 May 2016

Jewels of Arabia
Oman & United Arab Emirates 06 - 21 Feb 2016

India
The Splendours of
Maharashtra & Gujarat 13 Nov - 01 Dec 2015

Mongolia
Overland Expedition Extraordinaire 06 - 26 July 2015

Jewels of Adriatic
Slovenia, Croatia,
Montengro & Venice 06 - 23 May 2015

Thailand
Authentic Central
& Northern 24 January - 10 February 2015

Caucasus
Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia 05 – 23 October 2014

Baltic States
Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia 06 – 23 JULY 2014

Bhutan
Land of the Thunder Dragon 26 April - 08 May 2014

Philippines
Island Style 14 Feb - 03 Mar 2014

Japan
Discover 24 Nov - 04 Dec 2013

Romania
Unspoilt Realm of 16 May – 02 June 2013

Myanmar
The very best of 02 - 17 February 2013

Himalayas
Roof of World 08 - 28 September 2012

Russia
Footsteps of the Tsars:
The Imperial Russian Waterways 15 - 29 July 2012

Costa Rica
Wildlife 31 January – February 2012

Japan
Discover 25 November – 09 December 2011

Medieval Italy
Tuscany & Liguria 06 - 21 October 2011

Incas & Andes
Peru: Home of the Gods 08 - 21 June 2011

South India
Enchanting 22 Jan - 10 Feb 2011

Iran
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

Road to Damascus
Jordan, Syria & Lebanon 14 April - 04 May 2009

Bhutan
Kingdom in the Sky 11- 25 October 2008

Argentina & Chile
Picturesque 30 Mar - 14 Apr 2008

Laos & Myanmar
Treasures of 07 - 26 Feb 2008

Tunisia
Timeless 11 - 27 November 2007

China
Best of 09 - 25 Sept 2007

Peru & Bolivia
Incas & Andes 18 Jun - 08 July 2007

North India
Glorious Rajasthan & Kashmir 13 Mar - 04 Apr 2007

Ecuador & Galapagos
In the Footsteps of Darwin 08 - 24 Sept 2006

Turkey
Gateway to Antiquities 30 May - 20 June 2006

Mexico
Mysteries of the Mayan Civilisation 07 - 24 Feb 2006

Chile
Best of 01-17 Nov 2005

China
The Great Silk Road 27 April - 15 May 2005

Ethiopia
Historic 09 - 23 February 2005