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Marvels of Mountain Engineering – Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland
tbc nights from £tbc per person
Embark on a journey through the heart of alpine innovation, where gravity-defying railways, soaring cable cars and masterful hydraulic systems reveal the brilliance of human engineering. Witness some of the most ambitious infrastructure ever built – from funiculars that climb impossibly steep slopes and the highest railway station in Europe to open-top cable cars and hydroelectric power generation. Along the way, you will uncover the science, precision and ingenuity that make these engineering marvels not only possible, but breathtaking.
Your journey begins in Lucerne, a city of lakeside charm and alpine beauty. Over the coming days, you will experience Switzerland’s most iconic transport systems – from the open-top CabriO cable car to the Stoos Funicular, the steepest in the world. You will journey from Lucerne to Interlaken by panoramic train, cruise alpine lakes and take a steam train to the summit of BrienzerRothorn and visit Jungfraujoch, home to Europe’s highest railway station and cutting-edge climate research. The tour concludes with a visit to the Innertkirchen 1 Power Station, showcasing Switzerland’s hydroelectric innovation.
You will be accompanied throughout by expert Anthony Lambert, who, through evening talks and walking seminars, will reveal and explain the ingenuity of Switzerland’s engineering feats in such a mountainous region.Whether you’re an engineering enthusiast or a curious explorer, this tour promises a different way to explore Switzerland’s world-famous landscapes.
In partnership with New Scientist Discovery Tours.
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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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: 18 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
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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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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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Uncovering Vesuvius, Pompeii and Ancient Naples
Naples
Embark on a captivating journey where history and archaeology come to life through Mount Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Based in Naples, you will be accompanied by volcanologist Professor Christopher Kilburn, as well as local expert guides who will offer insights into the history and ongoing excavations of this remarkable region.
5 nights price from £3398 per person
Departs: 14 Mar 2027, 12 Sep 2027
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Marrakech - Science of the Senses (New Scientist Discovery Tour)
Marrakech
With its deep pink terracotta walls, the scent of orange blossom, and the sounds of snake charmers, muezzins and dancing water sellers in Djemaa El Fna Square, Marrakech has a unique, hedonistic quality.
5 nights price from £2879 per person
Departs: 6 Dec 2027
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