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THE ARTS SOCIETY TOURS544/CLASSICAL GREECE & THE AEGEAN ISLANDSAn exclusive cocktail party and special tour will form just part of this unforgettable cruise through the sparkling turquoise seas of the Aegean. Discover ancient monasteries, sacred islands, Roman and Byzantine remains, and the Minoan Palace of Knossos – the legendary location of the Minotaur’s labyrinth.The price includes ten tours, guest speaker and two overnight stays in Athens (pictured left). 1–13 Oct 201814 days from £ 2,595ppvoyagestoantiquity.com01865 5658805/MALTA Join Brightwater Holidays for a special tour of Malta and Valletta, the 2018 City of Culture. Among the highlights are St John’s Cathedral, adorned in riches dating back to the time of the Knights of the Order of St John; Gozo, Malta’s picturesque sister island, which boasts one of the earliest free-standing temples in the world; the ‘silent city’ of Mdina including a 16th-century palazzino; and the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk (pictured above).22–28 May 20187 days from £1,795ppbrightwaterholidays.com01344 6571553/BEYOND THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE Travelsphere’s 'Beyond the Golden Triangle' tour will take The Arts Society members to three of India’s most popular cities: majestic New Delhi with its wide boulevards and refined buildings; bustling Old Delhi; the Taj Mahal and magnificent Agra Fort in Agra; and the historic walled city of Jaipur (below left). The tour includes 19 meals, a visit to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, a tiger safari in Rathambore and a train journey through the Indian countryside.22 Nov–1 Dec 2018 10 Days from £1,599travelsphere.co.uk 01858 581608IMAGES: COURTESY OF HEBRIDEAN ISLAND CRUISES AND BRIGHTWATER HOLIDAYS; SHUTTERSTOCK59The Arts Society ReviewAutumn 2017TRAVEL ADVERTORIAL