Updated: Friday, May 29, 2009 9:14 AM

Join Eric Knowles on these delightful tours led by one of Britain ’s best-loved antiques experts.

As well as being a recognised expert in his chosen field, Eric is now a well-known face in the world of antiques, particularly to viewers of the BBC's 'Antiques Road Show'. He is one of those rare individuals who is able to share his considerable knowledge in a way that is exciting, amusing and easy to understand.

As a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts and Director of Bonhams, Eric Knowles has become a leading authority in the following fields: European and Oriental Ceramics from the seventeenth to the twentieth century; the glass of Tiffany and Lalique; and nineteenth and twentieth century decorative arts. He was also responsible for Bonham's internationally renowned sales of Lalique glass. Today he looks after museum liaison and several of his finds can now be seen in national museums.
As well as presenting and appearing on radio and TV, he has written books on subjects such as Victoriana, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Royal Memorabilia.

Eric is also the Number One Fan of Burnley FC - and delighted that they are now back in the English Championship!

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Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Hosted by Eric Knowles

Wednesday 12th – Friday 21st August 2009

Prices are based on the deck chosen on board MV Symphonie

Upper Deck    SOLD OUT     

Middle Deck ON REQUEST

£1478 per person (twin share)

£1798 (single)

Prague is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and a mecca for lovers of Art Nouveau. It was home to Alphonse Mucha (1860 – 1939) who is most widely known for the posters he created for Sarah Bernhardt. On this tour E ric Knowles will fulfil a long standing invitation from the Mucha Foundation to visit the city and he will lead you on a journey of discovery which includes a visit to the Mucha Museum.

After three nights in Prague you will board MS Symphonie and embark upon a classic 6-night Danube Cruise which originates in Passau and cruises to Melk, Durnstein, Vienna, Esztergom and Budapest, a fascinating journey through Europe’s ‘Imperial Capitals’.

Please note: Eric Knowles with be with you throughout your stay in Prague, Vienna and Budapest but, dependent upon his television filming schedule may have to return to the UK briefly during the cruise.

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Ironbridge & Coalport

Monday 14th to Friday 18th September 2009

£378 per person (twin share)

£448 (single)

Ironbridge Gorge was once described as 'the most extraordinary district in the world' and it is still a remarkable, and beautiful place today. On this tour you will visit the museums - including the Coalport China Museum, the Jackfield Tile Museum and the Broseley Pipeworks - and enjoy a talk and a valuation session by Eric Knowles.

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Glasgow

Friday 16th to Monday 19th April 2010

£398 per person (twin share)

£498 (single)

Join Eric Knowles for a wonderful long weekend in Glasgow, birthplace of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, architect, designer and artist and celebrated around the world as one of the most creative figures of the early 20th century.

Mackintosh's contribution to modern architecture and design is unquestioned. This tour allows you to explore his creative genius and takes you on a tour of Glasgow, where most of his surviving work can be found.

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Click here to see pictures from Eric's previous Charles Rennie Mackintosh tour to Glasgow

Berlin, Meissen & Dresden

300 Years of White Gold

Monday 10th to Monday 17th May 2010

£1478 per person (twin share)

£1598 (single)

Celebrate 300 Years of Meissen Porcelain on this very special tour. Includes a stay in Potsdam, tours in Berlin and the Dresden Porcelain Factory too. Also includes a special event at the Meissen Porcelain.

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Lalique in Lisbon

Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th September 2010

£898 per person (twin share)

£1148 (single)

The delights of the Lalique Collection at the Gulbenkian Museum, visits to the Tile Museum, the Museum of Decorative Arts and a full day of sightseeing in thye Portuguese capital. plus a full day excursion to Sintra and Queluz.

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