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Marvels of Mountain Engineering – Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland
tbc nights from £tbc per person
Stoos funicular © Stefan_Zurrer
Discover Switzerland’s remarkable mountain engineering, from steep funiculars and panoramic railways to pioneering cable cars and hydroelectric power. Set amid magnificent Alpine scenery, this tour combines spectacular journeys with insights into the ingenuity that made them possible. Beginning in Lucerne before moving on to the car-free Alpine village of Wengen, highlights include the world’s steepest funicular on the open-top cable car, steam railway and Europe’s highest railway station, as well as a private visit to the Innertkirchen 1 hydroelectric power station. Throughout, railway writer and expert Anthony Lambert will illuminate the history and technical achievement of these extraordinary systems.
What's included
Five nights’ accommodation with breakfast
Two dinners
The services of a Tour Expert Anthony Lambert and a Kirker Tour Leader
All sightseeing, entrance fees and gratuities
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Roman Britain - Walking Hadrian's Wall
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans on this immersive walking tour along Hadrian’s Wall, one of Britain’s most iconic, ancient landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6 nights price from £2349 per person
Departs: 3 May 2027
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The Scottish Enlightenment: Edinburgh and Glasgow
Edinburgh
Discover Edinburgh’s and Glasgow’s most famous scientific thinkers, and how their work underpinned emerging ideas for understanding the world from the 16th century onwards.
4 nights price from £2197 per person
Departs: 6 Sep 2027
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The Science of Cheese & Wine in Lyon
Lyon
From master 'fromagers' to acclaimed winemakers, the gastronomic traditions behind wine and cheese in France combine art and science in equal measure.
4 nights price from £3194 per person
Departs: 6 Sep 2027
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Bronze Age - Phoenician and Roman Sardinia (New Scientist Discovery Tour)
Southern Sardinia
Explore the wondrous island of Sardinia and its unique Bronze Age (Nuragic), Phoenician and Roman heritage. As you step into the heart of the Mediterranean, uncover the extraordinary past of one of Europe’s most captivating islands. This journey through Sardinia blends ancient history, breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, guided throughout by Emily Holt, whose archaeological insight will bring millennia of stories vividly to life, which includes an exclusive visit to her own dig site near Barumini and evening talks.
7 nights price from £3985 per person
Departs: 11 Apr 2027, 13 Sep 2027
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Renaissance Astronomy in Kepler's Prague
Prague
Join astronomer and lecturer Martin Griffiths for a journey to the heart of early modern science on our tour of mediaeval Prague in the footsteps of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler.
5 nights price from £2687 per person
Departs: 20 Sep 2027
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La Palma & Tenerife: Astronomy and Volcanoes
Tenerife
Visit an array of telescopes and take part in expert-led stargazing at Europe's most important astronomy sites in La Palma and Tenerife. Accompanied by New Scientist Astronomer Martin Griffiths, you will also visit rare sub-tropical rainforests, volcanoes and ancient cave petroglyphs.
7 nights price from £3576 per person
Departs: 3 Dec 2026, 25 Nov 2027
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Megalithic Malta
Malta, Gozo
Explore the islands of Malta and Gozo, both rich in remarkable history and archaeology. They hide many exceptional archaeological sites, such as the ancient and mysterious temples of Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, Tarxien and Ggantija, believed to be some of the world’s oldest constructions.
5 nights price from £3398 per person
Departs: 29 Mar 2027, 26 Sep 2027
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Behind the Ropes: Archaeology at Mycenae
Join archaeologist Christofilis Maggidis for a unique insight into the ongoing dig at Mycenae, one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in Greece.
7 nights price from £4350 per person
Departs: 19 May 2027, 3 Sep 2027
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CERN & Mont Blanc: Dark and Frozen Matter
Geneva
Join readers of New Scientist magazine to discover the world's greatest physics laboratory, accompanied by particle physicist Darren Price.
5 nights price from £3198 per person
Departs: 8 Mar 2027, 12 Apr 2027, 4 Oct 2027
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The Science of the Waterways
Explore the science of the canals of England and Wales while visiting six of the seven British wonders of the waterways, including Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Standedge Tunnel and Bingley Five Rise Locks.
6 nights price from £2679 per person
Departs: 9 May 2027
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