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Small & Traditional Escorted Tours 2026

A Family Home, Kyrgyzstan © David Grosvenor
Discover a different side of travel with our Small & Traditional escorted tours, designed to explore countries untouched by mass tourism.
Journey into remote landscapes and vibrant cultures with expert local guides. In 2026, we are excited to add a new and amazing two-week tour
to Turkey to this intimate, small-group travel collection.

Uzbekistan & the Silk Road Kyrgyzstan - Mountains, Rural Romania - Where Time
April 2026 - 12 days Lakes & Nomads Stands Still
Silks, spices and Emperor Tamerlane explain how this July 2026 – 12 days September 2026 - 12 days
small republic once governed most of Central Asia. Take the train from the capital Bishkek to Lake Issyk Step back in time in the mountains and forests of
Visit beautiful Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand plus Kul, then drive through the mountains bordering China northern Romania. Stay in family run “homestays” (en
the bustling capital Tashkent. Travel between Tashkent, and along the old Silk Road encountering nomadic suite) and enjoy local produce. Visit remote Saxon
Samarkand and Bukhara is by rail, including the fast farmers with their sheep, horses and cattle along the villages with their fortified churches, the Painted
“Afrosiab” service. way. The ultimate away-from-it-all adventure. Monasteries and ride the narrow gauge railways at
Vişeu de Sus and Moldovita.
Albanian Odyssey
September 2026 – 15 days
Our tour of Albania by rail (chartered where
required) and road takes us from the Greek border
in the south to the remote and mysterious Albanian Haymaking in the meadow, Moldovita © Alan Heywood
Alps in the north. Return via Montenegro and the
famously scenic rail line from Podgorica to Belgrade.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan Mountains & Coast in Montenegro

We explore not only the famous Adriatic Coast with
Romania’s Danube Delta & the Koman Ferry, Albania © Andrew Marshall September 2026 – 13 days
its historic towns of Kotor and Budva but also the
Carpathians remote mountainous interior where we find time to
May 2026 – 10 days immerse ourselves in the local culture and traditions.
Study birdlife from close quarters whilst staying The train travel includes the full length of the famous
at a small guesthouse in a tiny village reached only Belgrade to Bar railway.
by boat and in the company of a knowledgeable
English-speaking guide. Stay in medieval Braşov and Treasures of Turkiye
visit a nearby bear sanctuary. Cross the Carpathian
Tara Bridge - Montenegro (RAMS TRAVEL) including the railway museum at Camlik. Spend
Mountains twice by road and train. October 2026 – 14 days NEW
Visit Istanbul, Gallipoli, ancient Troy, and Ephesus,
two nights in the amazing volcanic landscape of
Cappadocia before exploring the eastern fringes of
the country around Kars and Ani. Return from Kars to
Istanbul by rail with overnight stop en route in Sivas.
Ffestiniog Travel Group, Danube Delta © Ramona Cazacu

Romania – West & Danube Valley
June 2026 - 10 days NEW
A day exploring Timişoara then train to Orşova on
the Danube for three nights in a riverside guest house.
Explore a hidden valley with working water mills, ride
the Oravita to Anina train and take a Danube Gorge Istanbul © The Hakanarslan - shutterstock
cruise. Visit the narrow gauge railway workshops
at Criscior, then train from Deva to Arad and visit
Ghioroc Tramway Museum.

Visit www.ffestiniogtravel.com to book online or speak to our expert consultants on 01766 512400