However much we travel, the world never fails to offer new surprises. These low-cost cultural tours for UK travellers over 50 are fun, stimulating and enriching.

On cheap cultural tours in Egypt for senior travellers you get to see one of the wonders of the world in the shape of the Pyramids of Giza, reminding us of the ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife. Travels along the Nile reveal more about ancient traditions of honouring Egyptian rulers at sites such as the Valley of the Kings, the resting place of pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Ramses II.

Great value over 50s culture holidays in Croatia showcase the country’s cultural heritage. The fourth-century Diocletian’s Palace complex in Split forms the kernel of the city’s bustling central streets and waterfront. The old town in Trogir boasts Renaissance and baroque buildings, while Pula lays claim to a remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheatre.

On budget US cultural tours for seniors, music lovers can delve into the history of jazz, blues, country and rock in Nashville, New Orleans and Memphis and explore the legend of Elvis at Tupelo and Graceland. The Deep South region is a cultural epicentre with deep links to the civil rights movement. It is also home to the historic Jack Daniel’s distillery, which can be visited on tours from Nashville.

Look through our full range of low-cost cultural tours to find a rich array of options.

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