Day Trips

Explore the rich spiritual history and fascinating sights of Kamakura during this 5-hour trip from Tokyo. Visit a mix of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples as you get a sense for the religious heritage of this Japanese city, which is home to number of famous attractions like the 42-foot (13-meter) tall Great Buddha statue. A tasty Japanese-style lunch at a high-end restaurant is also included.

Get up close to fiery Mt. Vesuvius on a 4-hour tour from Naples. After traveling to the highest vehicle-accessible point, you'll hike for 25 minutes up a mountain path to the crater's lip. Peer deep into the earth, then gaze outwards at the Bay of Naples as a volcanologist explains the volcano's history and the devastating impact of its AD 79 eruption. Numbers are limited to just 25 people.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the world's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as being one of Poland's most popular attractions. This 4.5-hour tour from Krakow includes a 2.5-hour guided tour of the underground mines, tunnels, lakes, and chapels, plus hotel pickup and round-trip transport.

Spend the day at Haller Park wildlife sanctuary and Mamba Village Crocodile Farm, a family-friendly animal attraction. Get an educational look at a variety of species, including tortoises, hippos, giraffes, zebras and buffalo. Use your admission ticket for an up-close look at giant and baby crocodiles on a tour Kenya's largest reptile farm. Learn about crocodile behavior from trained guides and watch the carnivore frenzy at feeding time! Includes round-trip transport from Mombasa hotels.

This is the ideal tour for travelers with limited time in Lisbon. Travel a short journey of roughly 30km to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra. You'll save time organizing your own transport by having round-trip door-to-door transport included. The tour will be a whistle-stop tour of the best bits of Sintra including the historic downtown area, Pena Palace, and Sintra Mountain Natural Park.

Take in the highlights of Halong Bay in just one day on this great-value tour, ideal for travelers on a budget. After a shuttle bus transfer from Hanoi, set sail around Halong Bay aboard a traditional wooden junk boat. Admire landmarks including Fighting Cocks Island, Thien Cung Cave, and Dau Go Cave; tuck into a tasty seafood lunch on-board; and enjoy a bamboo boat ride around the Floating Village.

Meet local artists and craftsmen on a full-day tour of the villages near Hue by dragon boat and bicycle. Learn to make paper lotus blossoms, ride through traditional communities, visit flower gardens, and soak up the rural atmosphere of the Vietnamese countryside, with round-trip hotel transfer, lunch, and all activities included.

Escape the bustle of the city on this tour to Hoang Lien National Park and Sin Chai, one of closest villages to Sapa that's still covered by rainforest. You'll visit a local house of one of the Black H'mong families living there and walk through beautiful landscapes with rice terraces, silver streams, and corn fields. You'll be picked up and dropped back at your Sapa hotel, making this a super-convenient trip.

Visit the Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist on a half-day tour from Cairo, and discover artifacts, treasures and the world's most significant collection of pharaonic antiquities. Begin and end the excursion at your hotel, and walk alongside your guide as you travel through the country's remarkable past. See Tutankhamun's burial mask and the mummy of Hatshepsut, and the gems, statues and supplies that ancient Egypt's rulers collected for the afterlife. 

Experience a unique part of Cairo with a guided tour of the City of the Dead, an ancient cemetery that's alive with life. Explore its crowded aisles of beautiful Islamic architecture with a local guide, and learn why so many Cairenes (around 500,000) are living alongside gravestones and mausoleums. This tour includes round-trip transport, as well as bottled water and snacks for your convenience.

Experience the magic of Halong Bay during this time-saving 11-hour day trip and cruise leaving from Hanoi. Visit the otherworldly limestone 'karst' formations of this UNESCO World Heritage site during a 4-hour cruise, including a seafood lunch. Your excursion also includes side trips to two local caves and a floating fishing village.

Discover the magic of the alpine region of Salzkammergut on this 5.5 hour coach tour of Hallstatt, departing from Salzburg.At Hallstatt you have about 2.5 hours free time.Take a walk along a lake in a historic village, see the Muhlbach Waterfall , visit the museums and the famous bone house.Optional take a ride with the cable car to the Hallstatt World Heritage Skywalk towering 380 meters above. A guide will fill you in on the region's history on you ride to Hallstatt, stopping for views the spectacular mountain ranges. Nature buffs won't want to miss this experience.

Ubud is the cultural center of Bali and this morning tour takes in all the highlights. Marvel at the terraced rice fields of Campuhan, tour the 16th-century Royal Palace, then shop for local art and handicrafts at Ubud Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore the Gothic legends and royal legacy of Romania on this half-day tour to two historic gems on the outskirts of Bucharest. At Mogosoaia Palace, walk in the footsteps of Wallachian kings while admiring the traditional architecture and ornate interior of this forested estate. Then, probe the mysteries of the Dracula legend at Snagov Monastery, the alleged burial place of bloodthirsty prince Vlad the Impaler. It's a great way to escape the city for a morning, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Spend the day in Halong Bay on a guided tour from Hanoi - ideal for those with limited time. Travel from the Old Quarter to the World Heritage site of Halong Bay, where you'll cruise aboard a traditional-style junk and enjoy a seafood lunch. Visit Thien Cung Cave and enjoy a kayaking trip around limestone islets named for their whimsical shapes.

Combine natural wonders and historic gems on this 5.5-hour tour of Provence's headline acts from Avignon - an ideal choice for those short on time. Start with a visit to the dramatically situated village of Les Baux de Provence, crowned by its medieval château, then journey through the lavender fields and vineyards of Luberon. Stop to snap photos of the magnificent Senanque Abbey and spend time exploring the hilltop villages of Roussillon and Gordes, before returning to Avignon.

Explore the natural beauty and cultural highlights of France on this half-day trip from Nice. It's the perfect tour for travelers with limited time, who want to save time researching things to do, and enjoy a well-planned, action-packed itinerary instead. You'll travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed attractions, including the medieval village of Eze, Monaco, and Monte-Carlo. A highlight of the trip is a visit to the Monaco Grand Prix track. 

The glamorous resort town of Cannes and the artists' village of St. Paul de Vence are two of the most visited sites along the French Riviera. This tour visits both, with a guide on-hand to point out notable landmarks such as Boulevard de la Croisette, the Palais de Festival, and Colombe d'Or restaurant, and groups limited to just 8 people to ensure a more personalized experience.

The ancient karst mountains and caves of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park are a UNESCO World Heritage site, located less than an hour from Dong Hoi. This tour provides a fun way to experience the natural wonders, including a trek through the jungle, a swim in Tra Ang Cave, a visit to Paradise cave, and a delicious BBQ lunch in the heart of the rainforest.

Visit two of England's most magnificent royal palaces on a full-day tour of Hampton Court and Windsor from London by luxury coach. First up is King Henry VIII's lavish London retreat, Hampton Court, where you can explore the State apartments, Great Hall and landscaped gardens. After lunch, head to historic Windsor, where the star attraction is the mighty Windsor Castle (entry not included), the Official Residence of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, set amid vast parklands.