# Esplora Travel > Esplora Travel is a UK-based tour operator running expert-led, small-group cultural tours and walking holidays across Sicily, mainland Italy, Turkey, Greece, Albania, Armenia and Georgia. Tours are fully inclusive (excluding flights), limited to small groups, and led by specialist local guides. Tour dates and prices below were current as of 29 August 2026 and change as departures fill or new seasons are added; always confirm current availability on the linked tour page or by contacting trips@esplora.co.uk. ## Sicily Tours - [Treasures of Sicily](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/treasures-of-sicily/): Esplora's flagship small-group cultural tour of Sicily. 2026 departures fully booked; 2027 departures open from £4,990pp. - [Hidden Sicily](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/hidden-sicily/): Off-the-beaten-track cultural tour of Sicily's lesser-known villages. 8-15 May 2027, from £3,290pp. - [Easter in Sicily](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/easter-in-sicily/): Cultural and religious tour centred on Sicily's Easter processions in Trapani and Piana degli Albanesi, plus Monreale and Palermo. 23-30 March 2027, from £3,050pp. - [Montalbano's Sicily](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/montalbanos-sicily/): Cultural tour of south-east Sicily (Noto, Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Scicli), themed around the Inspector Montalbano filming locations. 5-12 Sept 2026 (guaranteed departure), from £2,750pp. - [Sicilian Vineyards, Wine and Food Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/vineyards-wine-food-tour/): Small-group wine and food tour through Sicily's vineyards. No departures currently scheduled. - [Aeolian Islands Odyssey](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/aeolian-islands-odyssey/): Cultural tour of all seven Aeolian Islands, taking in volcanic sites, Bronze Age villages and boat excursions. 19-28 May 2027, from £3,750pp. - [Walking in the Aeolian Islands](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/walking-aeolian-islands/): Walking holiday across all seven Aeolian Islands, including Stromboli, Salina and Vulcano. 19-27 Oct 2026, from £2,595pp. - [Walking in the Madonie Mountains](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/walking-madonie-mountains/): 8-day walking holiday through Sicily's Madonie mountains (Gangi, Sperlinga, Castelbuono, Cefalu). No departures currently scheduled. - [Walking in Eastern Sicily](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/walking-eastern-sicily/): Easy-to-medium 8-day walking holiday taking in Mount Etna, the Aeolian Islands and Siracusa. 16-23 Sept 2026, from £2,495pp. - [Walking in Western Sicily](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/walking-western-sicily/): Walking holiday combining hiking with sightseeing across western Sicily. No departures currently scheduled. ## Mainland Italy Tours - [Undiscovered Rome](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/undiscovered-rome/): Cultural tour of Rome and its surroundings (Tivoli, Cerveteri, Ostia), beyond the typical sights. 7-14 Nov 2026 (guaranteed departure), from £3,250pp. - [Calabria Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/calabria-tour/): Cultural tour of Calabria and Paestum in southern Italy, focused on Magna Graecia archaeology. 17-26 May 2027, from £3,590pp. - [Puglia and Matera Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/puglia-matera-tour/): Small-group cultural tour of Puglia and Basilicata, including Matera's cave city. 8-17 Oct 2026 (guaranteed departure), from £3,790pp. - [Treasures of Umbria](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/treasures-of-umbria/): Small-group cultural tour of Umbria's hill towns and UNESCO sites. 6-17 May 2027 and 16-27 Sept 2027, from £5,050pp. - [Walking in Umbria](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/walking-in-umbria/): Small-group walking holiday through Umbria's hill towns and UNESCO sites. 28 May-4 June 2027, from £2,695pp. ## Turkey Tours - [Treasures of Western Turkey](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/treasures-of-western-turkey/): 12-day cultural tour of ancient ruins and Ottoman heritage, including Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus and Aphrodisias. 7-18 Sept 2026 (guaranteed departure), from £3,950pp. - [Istanbul Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/istanbul-tour/): Small-group tour of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul, staying in boutique accommodation. 11-16 Nov 2026, from £2,695pp. - [The Lycian Coast](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/lycian-coast/): 9-day small-group tour of Turkey's south-west coast, including Fethiye, Patara, Myra and Antalya. 10-18 Apr 2027, from £3,750pp. - [Eastern Turkey Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/eastern-turkey-tour/): Cultural tour of ancient and early Christian sites in eastern Turkey and Mesopotamia. 19 Sept-1 Oct 2026 (guaranteed departure), from £4,150pp. - [Northern Turkey Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/northern-turkey-tour/): 14-day cultural tour from Ankara to Erzurum, taking in medieval Georgian and Armenian churches. 31 May-13 June 2027, from £4,850pp. - [Walking in Cappadocia](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/walking-cappadocia/): Gentle walking holiday (5-10km per day) through Cappadocia's volcanic valleys. No departures currently scheduled. ## Greece Tours - [Classical Greece Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/classical-greece-tour/): Fully guided cultural tour of mainland Greece, including Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Olympia and Mycenae. 4-15 Oct 2027, from £4,450pp. - [Crete Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/crete-tour/): Cultural tour of Minoan sites and historic Cretan towns. 19-26 Oct 2026 (guaranteed departure), from £2,750pp. ## Caucasus & Balkans Tours - [Armenia & Georgia Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/armenia-georgia-tour/): 14-day escorted cultural tour across the Caucasus, covering Armenia and Georgia, max 12 guests. 5-18 June 2027, from £4,850pp. - [Mountains of Georgia](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/mountains-of-georgia/): Cultural tour of Svaneti and the high Caucasus. No departures currently scheduled. - [Armenia Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/armenia-tour/): Week-long cultural tour of Armenia's monasteries, with Georgia also featured in the itinerary. No departures currently scheduled. - [Albania Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/albania-tour/): 10-day small-group cultural tour of Albania, covering mountains, monasteries, Ottoman towns and communist-era history. 16-25 Oct 2026, from £2,250pp. - [The Via Egnatia](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour/via-egnatia/): 15-day historian-led tour tracing the Roman road from Albania through North Macedonia and Greece to Istanbul. No departures currently scheduled. ## Company Info - [Who We Are](https://www.esplora.co.uk/who-we-are/): Esplora Travel's story (founded 2010 by Damian Croft) and profiles of the guides and staff based across Sicily, Italy, Turkey and Greece. - [Why Travel With Us](https://www.esplora.co.uk/why-travel-with-us/): What distinguishes Esplora Travel's small-group, expert-led approach to touring. - [Reviews](https://www.esplora.co.uk/esplora-reviews/): Guest reviews and testimonials. - [Contact](https://www.esplora.co.uk/contact/): 16 Cockcroft Place, Cambridge, CB3 0HF, UK. +44 (0)1223 328446. trips@esplora.co.uk. ## Planning Your Trip - [FAQ](https://www.esplora.co.uk/faq/): Answers on booking procedure, what's included, payment terms, insurance requirements, physical demands, accommodation, minimum tour group size, transfers and luggage allowances. - [Book My Tour](https://www.esplora.co.uk/book-my-tour/): Online booking form, deposit payment and terms. - [Concierge Services](https://www.esplora.co.uk/concierge-services/): Bespoke arrangements for private guides, drivers, flights and entrance tickets to extend or enhance a tour. - [Reading Lists](https://www.esplora.co.uk/reading-lists/): Suggested background reading by destination (Sicily, Turkey, Greece, Armenia & Georgia, Southern Italy). ## Tour Dates & Booking - [2026 Tour Dates](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour-dates/y2026/): Full current-year departure calendar across all tours. - [2027 Tour Dates](https://www.esplora.co.uk/tour-dates/y2027/): Full following-year departure calendar across all tours. - [All Destinations](https://www.esplora.co.uk/all-destinations/): Destination hub pages for Sicily, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Albania, Armenia and Georgia. ## Optional - [Work For Us](https://www.esplora.co.uk/work-for-us/): Recruitment page for licensed Sicilian tour guides. - [Blog](https://www.esplora.co.uk/blog/): Articles on Sicily, Turkey and Greece travel. - [Referral Scheme](https://www.esplora.co.uk/our-referral-scheme/): Details of Esplora Travel's guest referral discount. - [UK Terms & Conditions](https://www.esplora.co.uk/terms-conditions-uk/) - [Terms & Conditions (non-UK)](https://www.esplora.co.uk/terms-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.esplora.co.uk/privacy-policy/)