The Best Places in Asia for Discovering Ancient Civilisations

This once-in-a-lifetime adventure starts in the thrumming Indian capital of Delhi, where you’ll explore the ancient walled core of Shahjahanabad by bicycle. Then it’s off to Agra, home to the monumental Taj Mahal, which you’ll visit at sunrise – the most peaceful time of day. Jaipur, Rajasthan’s largest city, is next – via the Unesco World Heritage-listed town of Fatehpur Sikri. The next day, you’ll take a jeep ride to the breathtaking Amer Fort, in the forested hills north of Jaipur. Rohet is next, on the edge of the Thar Desert, where you’ll embark on a jeep safari to visit Bishnoi villages, and then onto a city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. From Rohet it’s cross country to the scenic village of Narlai, before driving on to Udaipur – where this trip wraps up, after a visit to the Jain temple at Ranakpur.

Is Georgia in Europe or Asia? Geographically, it’s in Asia, but speak to locals in Tbilisi and they’ll tell you that you’re firmly in Europe. Georgia is at a crossroads, so you’ll see elements of East and West as you tour through the Caucasus Mountains. Civilisations have called this region home for thousands of years – at the Museum of Georgia in Tbilisi you can see the supposed remnants of the fabled Golden Fleece of Greek antiquity. Legends and myths abound in Georgia, but what’s certain is that this country has one of the oldest winemaking cultures in the world. You’ll experience food, drink and ancient ruins in Georgia as you tour through mountains, valleys and national parks.