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Est. MDCCCCXI · Grand Tour Company
46°27′N · 30°44′E Currently: Odessa, Ukraine
Curated Journeys · Private Expeditions · Cultural Immersion

The
Grand
Tour

We design journeys for those who wish to understand a place, not merely see it. Each route is researched, curated, and guided — a letter of introduction to the world.

Current Routes · 2026
35°41′N · 139°41′E
21 Nights
Japan — The Interior
East Asia · Private

Rural Tohoku, Kyoto's hidden temples at first light, and a week in a family-run ryokan in the Japanese Alps.

from CHF 6,400
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31°37′N · 7°59′W
14 Nights
Morocco — The Ancient Cities
North Africa · Small Group

Fès medina craftsmen, the High Atlas by mule, and a riad in Marrakech selected by local architects.

from CHF 3,800
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13°09′S · 72°33′W
18 Nights
Peru — Highland Expedition
South America · Private

Machu Picchu before the crowds, Lake Titicaca homestays, and the Sacred Valley on horseback with Quechua guides.

from CHF 7,200
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38°42′N · 9°08′W
12 Nights
Portugal — Alentejo & Douro
Southern Europe · Private

Marble villages, ancient cork forests, and private wine harvest on the upper Douro River.

from CHF 4,100
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23°41′N · 58°35′E
10 Nights
Oman — Desert & Coast
Arabian Peninsula · Private

Wahiba Sands by 4WD, traditional dhow sailing, and the walled city of Nizwa at dusk.

from CHF 5,200
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Our Approach

Travel That
Earns its
Place

The Grand Tour was once a rite of education — a deliberate encounter with the world. Meridian revives that tradition for those who want more than photographs.

40
Journeys per year
18
Countries
12
Years of practice
I
Slow by Design

We build routes for depth over distance. A fortnight in one region reveals more than a month spent rushing between capitals.

II
Local Access

Our guides are not tour leaders — they are scholars, chefs, architects, and craftsmen. People who have earned the trust of a place.

III
No Mass Tourism

Every route we offer is small by design. We do not operate coach tours, festival packages, or anything that treats a culture as a backdrop.

What We Offer

Three Ways
to Journey

Private Expedition

Fully bespoke journeys designed for individuals, couples, or families. One route, one conversation, one result — yours alone.

from CHF 3,200 per person

Signature Route

Our most refined itineraries, honed over years. Small groups of six — meticulously paced, with expert guides throughout.

from CHF 2,400 per person

Cultural Residency

Two to four weeks embedded in a single place — living, learning, and participating. Language, craft, cuisine, or architecture.

from CHF 4,800 per person
Ready to Begin

Begin Your
Journey

We accept enquiries for the following season between January and March. Every journey begins with a conversation — not a brochure.

Send an Enquiry We respond within 48 hours · All journeys confirmed by letter