ACE Cultural Tours is pleased to present a curated selection of tours taking place throughout 2020, including the announcement of two brand new UK tours, exploring the fine country houses of North Norfolk and the fascinating modern architecture of the East Midlands. More distant destination highlights include explorations of the stunning natural landscapes and wildlife of Austria, Borneo and Arctic Finland and Norway, archaeology in the Dordogne and the Cyclades, and art and culture in South Korea, Odisha and West Japan.

The Dordogne

April 20 – 27, 2020 with Moira Tait & Juliet Heslewood | £2595

"Moira and Juliet were faultless - pleasant company, helpful and knowledgeable."- Recent ACE customer on a previous tour with Moira Tait and Juliet Heslewood 

Accompanied by two French history and archaeology experts, ACE is offering a chance to explore this French region rich in prehistoric sites and remains. The group will view exceptional works of art preserved on the walls of the Pech Merle cave, featuring images of mammoths, bison and horses and will discover the bastide towns of Monpazier and Domme.

For full details, see the website: https://www.aceculturaltours.co.uk/tours/The-Dordogne-Prehistory-to-Renaissance-DORD-20

Borneo

September 20 – October 3, 2020 with Marcus Kohler | £5595

“Anyone interested in wildlife, you've just got to go there. You can't miss out on it. It's a once in a lifetime experience – you've got to do it!”– Marcus Kohler, ACE Tour Director

This new ACE tour has been specially designed to introduce travellers to the uniqueness of Borneo, one of the most stunning wildlife areas of the world. Planned with Marcus Kohler, an international wildlife consultant, ecologist and ornithologist, the itinerary will introduce travellers to a huge variety of flora and fauna, from forest kingfishers and flying squirrels to the proboscis monkey and orangutan. Marcus will lead the group in exploring the rich history and culture of Borneo and in learning the importance of conservation on this unique island.

For full details, see the website: https://www.aceculturaltours.co.uk/tours/Borneo-BORN-20

Country Houses of North Norfolk

September 21 - 25, 2020 with Oliver Gerrish | £1495

“I was most impressed by Oliver…he is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining” - ACE customer on a previous tour with Oliver Gerrish

In this brand new UK tour planned with and led by new ACE Tour Director, architectural historian Oliver Gerrish, we will discover the histories and aesthetics of fascinating country houses, fine examples of Jacobean and Palladian architecture across North Norfolk, from Blickling Hall, once in the possession of the Boleyn family, to Felbrigg Hall, with its contrasting east and west wings exemplifying the architectural styles of the early and late seventeenth century respectively. The group will also visit coastal curiosities – including the enchanting Shell Museum in Glandford and St Margaret's Church in Cley-next-the-Sea.

For full details, see the website: https://www.aceculturaltours.co.uk/tours/Country-Houses-of-North-Norfolk-CHNO-20

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Notes to the Editor:

• ACE Cultural Tours is the UK's most experienced cultural tour operator, offering expert-led cultural tours for over 60 years.
• With a growing portfolio of over 1000 specially tailored tours for small groups, ACE offers over 180 departures every year.
• Each tour is led by a Tour Director – both a specialist in their field and a convivial host – and the tour groups regularly enjoy privileged access to private buildings, collections and performers.
• The ACE Foundation is an educational trust founded, as the Association for Cultural Exchange, in 1958 in order to promote cultural and international understanding through education.
• The ACE 2020 Highlights brochure will be available from January 2020.

ACE Cultural Tours is a bonded tour operator, holding ATOL licence no 1204 and is also a member of AITO and ABTOT.

For more information, images, or a copy of the ACE 2020 Highlights brochure, please contact Olivia Nicholds on 01223 841055, at olivia@aceculturaltours.co.uk or visit www.aceculturaltours.co.uk