All our tours at a glance
All our tours at a glanceA tour with Jon Baines Tours digs beneath the surface, revealing the deeper destination.
We run medical and professional study tours, cultural tours and tailor made tours. Each tour gives you privileged and specialist access to a country.
Whether your journey is for study or pleasure, our tours let you travel, understand and enjoy.
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Therapy and Rehabilitation in Vietnam and Cambodia
21 Apr - 5 May 2024
This new study tour, led by Dr. Gillian Webb, examines therapy and rehabilitation in Vietnam and Cambodia. This tour includes a range of professional visits and meetings with physio, occupational... -
TOUR FULL Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
25 Apr - 8 May 2024
Ecuador is a land of enormous cultural and natural diversity. Its cultural legacy encompasses the descendants of Spanish conquistadores and many distinct Indigenous communities. It also boasts... -
West Kent Medico-Chirurgical Society Trip to Rhodes
1 - 5 May 2024
Rhodes is one of the showpiece Greek islands, with an exquisitely preserved medieval city that was the legacy of the crusading Knights of St John, based here from 1309-1522. The largest of the... -
FEW PLACES LEFT - Legacies of Plagues: A social and medical history tour of Italy, France and England
2 - 20 May 2024
Plague has shaped our world. From ancient times through the Black Death to COVID-19, our medical, economic, culinary, social and art history has been irrevocably influenced by plague. This tour... -
TWO ROOMS LEFT Dental Study Tour to Japan
13 - 24 May 2024
Japan is a fluid, fascinating study of extremes. Ancient history sits beside neon modernity and Zen serenity mingles with urban energy. This tour takes you to the heart of both historic and modern... -
Midwifery in Bali and Lombok (NCP tour)
2 - 14 Jun 2024
Experience lesser-travelled Bali and Lombok on this bespoke midwifery study tour. Explore the beauty of the region, where temples and shrines nestle amongst emerald-green rice terraces, magnificent... -
Midwifery Study Tour in the Northern Territory
16 - 23 Jun 2024
Explore the dramatically beautiful landscapes of the Northern Territory as you gain deep insight into Birthing on Country and the history and practice of midwifery in the NT through a range of... -
Secret London 3
2 - 5 Aug 2024
London is full of secrets. Its long and multilayered history takes many twists and turns and even today there are sides to London many people will never see. On this tour we will reveal some of... -
Wildflowers, Wine and the Cape Floral Kingdom - Botanical Histories in South Africa
22 Aug - 5 Sep 2024
The Cape Floral Kingdom in South Africa is one of the richest areas of plant biodiversity in the world. This tiny region on the southern tip of South Africa has been identified as one of the world's... -
Chronic Disease Management and Palliative Study Tour in the Northern Territory
25 Aug - 1 Sep 2024
Explore the dramatically beautiful landscapes of the Northern Territory as you learn about the history and practice of chronic disease management and palliative care in the region. The itinerary... -
Shetland and Orkney: The Northern Isles
1 - 9 Sep 2024
Travel to the northernmost reaches of the UK through spectacular landscapes. Discover history that encompasses Neolithic times, the Bronze and Iron Ages, the Picts and the Vikings, and continues... -
Albania and Macedonia: Cultural Crossroads on the Via Egnatia
10 - 21 Sep 2024
Possessing pristine natural beauty, important archaeological sites and towns sited in stunning locations that have remained unchanged through the centuries, both Albania and Macedonia have begun to... -
Midwifery in Borneo, Bali and Lombok
15 - 28 Sep 2024
Step off the tourist trail and experience lesser-travelled Borneo, Bali and Lombok on this bespoke midwifery study tour. Explore the beauty of the region, where temples and shrines nestle amongst... -
Nursing in Turkey and Greece with the Australian College of Nursing
15 - 27 Sep 2024
History, nursing and culture intertwine on this journey through Turkey and the Greek Islands. It would be hard to find such a concentration of historically significant nursing and medical sites... -
In the Footsteps of Wallace in the Malay Archipelago
20 Sep - 6 Oct 2024
Alfred Russel Wallace was one of the greatest - and most fascinating - intellectuals of the nineteenth century. He developed the theory of evolution through natural selection in the Malay... -
Medicine and Society in Armenia and Georgia
21 Sep - 4 Oct 2024
Travel from ancient Armenia, which claims the title of the world’s first Christian country, to spectacular Georgia, whose long history has given it a colourful cocktail of influences spanning... -
From the Saxon Kings to Modern Germany - A History of Germany
30 Sep - 7 Oct 2024
Follow the history of Germany from the powerful Saxon kings to the rise of Prussia - exemplified by Sansoucci, Frederick the Great’s magnificent summer palace in Potsdam. The reach of the major... -
Ancient Anatolia - The Origins of Belief
1 - 13 Oct 2024
Travel to southeastern Turkey and northern Mesopotamia, an area rich in ancient history, where ongoing archaeological discoveries further substantiate its claim to being a cradle of civilization... -
Dental Study Tour in Uzbekistan
7 - 19 Oct 2024
Uzbekistan is the land-locked heart of Central Asia’s evocative Silk Road. The stunning architecture of its ancient cities links the empires of China and Persia, reflecting layers of history... -
Women's Health in Japan - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
28 Oct - 9 Nov 2024
Japan is a blend of gracious tradition, exquisite ritual and neon modernity. Experience different facets of this exceptional country, seeing the culture, society and history of Japan through the... -
Midwifery in South Africa
3 - 14 Nov 2024
This midwifery study tour shows you the many faces of this beautiful and diverse land. Travel from Johannesburg into the safari country of Kruger National Park, along the famously spectacular... -
Japan - Historical and Contemporary
3 - 13 Nov 2024
Travel with Jason James OBE, the Director General of the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, on a tour through Japan's long history. The itinerary follows Japanese history from the earliest historical... -
Veterinary Study Tour to Argentina
4 - 17 Nov 2024
Travel from vast Iguazu Falls to the cosmopolitan elegance of Buenos Aires, onto the mountains and pristine lakes of Bariloche, before ending amongst the blue glaciers of remote Patagonia. The... -
A Cruise Through History Along the Hooghly: Travellers, Traders and Truth Seekers in India
6 - 17 Jan 2025
The Hooghly River is the main artery running through the history of Bengal. Kolkata was founded on the banks of the river in 1690 as a British trading outpost of the Mughal Empire. Not only was... -
Integrative Medicine in South India
26 Jan - 8 Feb 2025
Travel from the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, to the lush hills of the Western Ghats, to gracious Mysore. One of the oldest medical systems in the world, Ayurveda traditionally ran parallel with... -
Ophthalmology in Sri Lanka
2 - 15 Feb 2025
With no fewer than eight sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Sri Lanka offers mystical ruins, jungles, pristine tropical beaches, spice plantations and gemstone markets, national parks with... -
Medicine and Society in Cuba
2 - 13 Feb 2025
There is only one Cuba. This vivacious tropical island with music throbbing through its veins has a vivid history and a unique healthcare system. Cuba has universal healthcare with a strong focus... -
History of Medicine Along the Nile
14 - 26 Feb 2025
Cruise in comfort to Egypt’s most fascinating destinations in the company of a world-renowned Egyptologist and an experienced tour leader. Learn about the history of medicine in Egypt as you... -
Therapy and Rehabilitation in Sri Lanka
24 Feb - 8 Mar 2025
Welcome to Sri Lanka, a small island crammed full of treasures, with no fewer than eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mystical ruins, jungles, gleaming white tropical beaches, national parks with... -
Dental Study Tour and Cruise in Thailand and Laos
10 - 22 Mar 2025
Journey from Bangkok into the mountainous north of Thailand before embarking on a cruise through the languid lands of the Mekong into Laos. Visit destinations that provide a rich experience for the... -
Medicine and Society in North India with the Royal Society of Medicine
16 - 30 Mar 2025
This tour takes you on a grand tour through India's rich history, culture and medical tradition. Starting in Delhi, where Mughal and colonial history rub shoulders alongside a vibrant contemporary... -
Palliative and End of Life Care in Nepal
24 Mar - 4 Apr 2025
Palliative care is still in its early stages in Nepal, where the elderly and sick are traditionally taken care of by relatives. The decline of the extended family structure, an ageing population and... -
Botanical Histories in Sri Lanka
29 Mar - 12 Apr 2025
Travel in the company of botanical expert, Carolyn Fry, to discover Sri Lanka’s botanical treasures. Learn about its spice trade and production, both historical and contemporary, with... -
Nursing and Midwifery in Peru
31 Mar - 12 Apr 2025
Peru - land of gold and the sun-worshipping Incas, the biggest empire in pre-Columbian America. From its biodiverse cloudforests and Indigenous peoples, to the towering Andes and its Inca ruins,... -
Conflicts, Cures and Curiosities Cruise in the Eastern Mediterranean
6 - 15 May 2025
Set sail on the MS Monet, a classic small cruise ship taking only 50 guests. From Dubrovnik to Valletta, journey through the Adriatic and across the Eastern Mediterranean along the coastlines of...
