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January Holidays

One of the darkest months of the year in the U.K, Corinthian offers a host of January holiday opportunities that will enable you to escape the winter. For guaranteed sunshine and maximum temperatures hovering around 30 degrees C, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and southern India (Kerala) offer an escape to the tropics. Nearer to home Egypt and Sudan have an average of seven sunshine hours a day and temperatures in the low 20s degrees C which is ideal for sightseeing. Oman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are also popular January holiday destinations.

Hand Picked January Holidays

Classic Oman Tour

9 days/ 8 nights from £2895 pp

Muscat * Wahiba Sands * Jabrin * Jebel Akhdar * Nizwa

Discover forts, mountains, souqs & deserts on this immersive cultural Oman tour.

Sri Lanka Sojourn

11 days/ 10 nights from £1575 pp

Sri Lanka’s West Coast * The Cultural Triangle * Sri Lanka’s Hill Country

Discover Sri Lanka’s ancient cities, scenic Hill Country and tropical beaches.

11 Sigiriya, Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

Classic Sri Lanka

14 days/ 13 nights from £1975 pp

Colombo * The Cultural Triangle * The Hill Country * Yala National Park * Galle

An introductory tour showcasing Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage and outstanding natural beauty.

With the temples of Madurai on a luxury holiday to Tamil Nadu in South India

Spiritual Tamil Nadu

13 days/ 12 nights from £1975 pp

Chennai * Tanjore * Chettinad * Rajakkad * Madurai

Discover one of India’s most historic states complete with its stunning natural beauty and temples to rival Angkor Wat.

The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

9 days/ 8 nights from £2450 pp

Cairo * Luxor * Nile Cruise * Aswan

The latest thing in luxury on the Nile, The Oberoi Philae offers unparalleled style and comfort.

Passage Through Southern India

14 days/ 13 nights from £1795 pp

Bangalore * Mysore * Bandipur National Park * Ooty * Cochin * Kerala Backwaters * Marari Beach

Embark on a scenic journey through Karnataka’s hills and discover tropical Kerala.

Sri Lanka & Maldives Holiday

12 days/ 11 nights from £2495 pp

The Cultural Triangle * Rosyth Estate * Maldives

Combine Sri Lanka's culture and tea estates with the seductive beaches of the Maldives.

Kerala: Backwaters & Beaches

9 days/ 8 nights from £975 pp

Kerala Backwaters * Marari Beach

A relaxed journey combining Kerala’s scenic backwaters with its idyllic beaches.

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Festivals

january

Ahmedabad Kite Festival, India

Ahmedabad's International Kite Festival (Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti) marks the day when winter turns into summer according to the Indian calendar. On the occasion of the Uttarayan the skies of Ahmedabad in Gujarat are filled with kites from dawn until dusk as kite fliers compete with each other to remain aloft. read less

Camel Wrestling Festival, Ephesus, Turkey

Camel wrestling in Turkey has an ancient origin and is an event that is accompanied every year with considerable pomp and ceremony in Seljuk (Ephesus) near Izmir on the Aegean coast. The day before the wrestling a camel beauty contest is held with decorated camels marching through the town accompanied by musicians. read less

Duruthu Perahera, Colombo, Sri Lanka

A grand four day pageant celebrating the Buddha’s visit to Kelaniya (a Colombo suburb). Duruthu Perahera is marked with a magnificent procession of drummers, dancers, torch bearers and acrobats and is considered to be second only to the Kandy Perahera in its impressiveness. read less

Galle Literary Festival, Sri Lanka

Held within the UNESCO World Heritage town of Galle on Sri Lanka’s south coast, the Galle Literary Festival is an annual gathering of international writers, poets, dramatist, and artists as well as local creative talent. Visitors may attend the sessions and take part in literary discussions. read less

Nagaur Cattle Fair, India

One of India’s largest cattle fairs, in late January and early February Nagaur awakens to an influx of cattle, horses and camels accompanied by colourfully turbaned owners. Nagaur is located to the north of Jodhpur in Rajasthan and can be easily combined with many of our suggested Rajasthani itineraries. read less