Specialist Journeys

Specialist Journeys is comprised of a group of leading Tour Operators, with offices in England, Scotland and New York. The company employs over 80 staff, led by CEO Ian Finlay. The group is made up of seven distinct brands, each passionate about their service and all market leaders in their niche. Our expert-led holidays explore history, culture, archaeology, wine, and charitable endeavours all over the world. Action for Charity and Dream Challenges – have raised millions for UK charities with exciting challenge events in the UK and around the world. Find out more: Andante Travels – is the world’s largest Archaeological tour operator, with over 120 expert-led trips. Find out more: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours – provides small group Wine Tours led by Masters of Wine and renowned Wine writers. Find out more: Archaeological Tours – is based in New York and specialises in archaeological and cultural ‘study tours led by noted scholars’. Find out more: Authentic Adventures – specialises in some of the highest quality Painting, Singing, Walking & Sightseeing in the UK. Find out more: Brightwater Holidays – are specialists in escorted Garden Tours at home within the British Isles on short coach tours; longer overseas holidays to continental destinations and on to exotic faraway lands. Find out more: Historical Trips – provides a unique range of tours exploring years of history – with some of the world’s leading popular historians as guides, including David Starkey and Suzannah Lipscomb.