To Australia by any means

After the enormous success of The Long Way Round and The Long Way Down, Charley Boorman has embarked on another adventure, this time leaving both his motorbike and Ewan McGregor behind. Charley’s latest enterprise takes him from Ireland to Sydney using more than 100 different modes of transport, including container ships, dug-out canoes, solar cars and an elephant.

Along the way, Charley travels through 25 countries and three continents. Follow Charley’s route with the world’s longest-established travel company, Cox & Kings, which can tailor-make a personalised itinerary to combine some or all of these countries. Alternatively, choose from the comprehensive collection of group tours and private journeys offered by the company in more than 80 countries around the world.

FRANCE
Cox & Kings offers short breaks in Paris staying at the elegant Warwick Champs Elysees. Travel on selected dates from January to May 2009 and get three nights for the price of two. A three-night break costs £495 per person including Eurostar tickets, transfers and breakfast daily.

TURKEY
Classical Turkey is a seven-night group tour that combines the striking architecture of the Aya Sofia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul with the natural wonders of Pamukkale and the remarkable classical sites of Aphrodisias and Epheus. From £995 per person.
IRAN
Cox & Kings eight-night group tour Treasures of Iran reveals Iran’s rich and varied history and dramatic cultural heritage, taking in the supreme Islamic architecture of Isfahan and Shiraz, the ancient Achaemanid capital of Pasargadae and the splendid bas-reliefs of the Palace of Persepolis. From £1,495 per person.

INDIA
Cox & Kings’ lead-in group tour of India, the seven-night Indian Experience, offers an introduction to the country’s most famous sights. Exploring the ‘Golden Triangle’ travel from imperial Delhi to the legendary Taj Mahal at Agra and the Pink City of Jaipur and spend a night in a royal Rajasthani mansion. From £1,245 per person.

NEPAL
Journey to Nepal showcases the country’s finest sites, combining the ancient sites of Kathmandu Valley, the mountains and valleys of the Himalaya and the jungles of Chitwan, home to the rare Bengal tiger. Seven nights from £1,645 per person.

BHUTAN
The remote Kingdom of Bhutan, with its fascinating cultural and architectural heritage and beautiful mountain scenery, was off limits to tourists until 1974. Today, the country continues to preserve its cultural integrity and age-old traditions as revealed Cox & Kings’ comprehensive group tour Bhutan: The Dragon Kingdom, which traverses through western and central Bhutan visiting the forts, monasteries and markets of the ‘Dragon Kingdom’. 13 nights from £2,995 per person.

CHINA
Visit China’s great cities, see breathtaking landscapes and discover historical treasures on a 13-night group tour with Cox & Kings. China: The Grand Tour takes a cruise along the Yangtze River and visits the Three Gorges Dam. Stay in Beijing’s historic Raffles Hotel and enjoy a Bund View Room at the Shangri-La in Shanghai. The tour also includes the lakeside town of Hangzhou and finishes in the picturesque countryside of southern China. From £2,995 per person.

VIETNAM
Cox & Kings’ Spirit of Vietnam group tour takes in the fascinating cities of Hanoi and Saigon, the historic pearls of Hué and Hoi An, the Cu Chi Tunnels and the magnificent landscape of Ha Long Bay and the Mekong Delta. 10 nights from £2,295 per person.

CAMBODIA
New for 2009, Jewels of Cambodia is a 13-night private journey that travels beyond Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh. Staying in de luxe tented camps, this private journey uncovers the remote temples of Kor Ker, Beng Melea and Preah Vihear, recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Kep, a charming colonial town on the southern coast, and relax on the beaches of Sihanoukville. From £3,995 per person.

MALAYSIA
Explore Malaysia with Cox & Kings on the nine-night Journey Through Malaya private journey. After a short break in the cosmopolitan metropolis of Singapore, this journey travels the length of the Malay Peninsula to the island of Penang in the north, visiting the 15th century capital Malacca, the Cameron Highlands and the vibrant capital of Kuala Lumpur. From £2,795 per person.

AUSTRALIA
Having finally reached Australia, Charley travels from Darwin all the way to Sydney via the vast and unforgiving landscapes of the Red Centre, Uluru, Adelaide and Canberra. From 2009, you will be able to explore Australia with Cox & Kings.

Cox & Kings is launching a brand new programme in Australia and New Zealand, featuring a selection of escorted group tours, private journeys and tailor-made self-drive itineraries throughout Australia, including those areas visited by Charley Boorman. The new brochure will be available from mid-October.

For more information, log on to Coxandkings.co.uk.