Day Trips

Soak in the incredible beauty and background of one of France's most recognizable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel, while leaving Bayeux behind. Your day trip begins with a coastal drive to the UNESCO-listed site: a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey that sits atop a rocky bay perch. Explore its ramparts while an expert guide fills you in on Mont Saint-Michel's remarkable history and heritage. You'll have time to tour the onsite museum independently and stroll the neighboring village's cobbled streets, marveling at its traditional homes and walking atop its fortified wall.

Experience the glitz and glamour of an illuminated Monaco on a small-group night tour from Cannes. Visit the famous Monte Carlo Grand Casino, retrace the path of the Formula One Grand Prix or simply admire the seemingly endless parade of beautiful people in this luxury-filled nation-state with your professional local guide.

This Mombacho Volcano tour lets you explore the the popular wildlife area in three different ways under one easy booking. Ride an ATV up steep slopes, hike with a guide on the ground, and fly across the canopy on a zipline tour. This tour even includes hotel pickup and drop-off for hassle-free transportation to and from the park.

With this full-day guided day trip from Dubrovnik to Mljet, you're all set to have the ultimate Dalmatian island experience. The most densely wooded of the Croatian isles, this 23-mile (37-kilometer) island is a great spot to spend the day. Relax on the boat ride from Dubrovnik and take in the shimmering Adriatic Sea. Explore the diminutive island of St. Mary and its amazing Benedictine monastery and then spend time on verdant Mljet learning about its history from your guide.

Escape the urban landscapes and make your way to sandy shores on this Monkey Beach excursion including BBQ lunch from Penang. You'll enjoy a quick boat ride over calm and clear waters to an uninhabited Malaysian island for a day of sun, sand and ultimate relaxation. Choose to fish, trek through the jungle or just lounge on the beach before tucking into a delicious BBQ lunch cooked on the beach.

Experience the quiet beauty of French Impressionism and the excesses of Marie Antoinette all in one day with this combo day trip from Paris to Giverny and Versailles. Visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet in a quaint country village, where you can admire the water lilies that inspired some of the painter's most celebrated work. Then, travel back to the eve of the French Revolution on a tour of the great halls, private chambers, and intricate gardens of the opulent Palace of Versailles, considered one of Europe's greatest royal estates.

Get up close and personal with one of France's most recognizable landmarks - and a UNESCO World Heritage Site at that - when you travel to Le Mont-Saint-Michel from Bayeux. Set off in the morning via comfortable minibus, and learn all about its history from your guide. Upon your arrival at the island fortification and community - located .6 miles (1 kilometer) off the coast of Normandy - visit the Grand Rue, discover the lofty Abbey, and enjoy ample time at your leisure to explore.

Combine the wonders of Balinese art with a visit to the Ubud Monkey Forest on this full-day tour from South Bali. Get close to hundreds of macaques and visit Hindu temples in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary of Padangtegal village. Afterward, view traditional masks and puppets at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) and travel to a family compound in Mas village to observe master woodcarvers at work. Your guide shares informative commentary on Balinese wares and craftsmanship on this small-group tour, limited to XX people.

On this tour get ready to discover the unexplored ancient village of Modhera. Pay a visit to one of its most famous attraction - the Sun temple made in honor of god Sun- Surya, inspired from the Sun Temple at Konark. Explore the beautifully carved temple and appreciate its amazing architecture

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of Oaxaca Valley on this guided full-day trip by coach. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Oaxaca included.

Spend the day discovering Mojacar, a historic whitewashed village of Moorish origin, on a full-day tour from Roquetas de Mar. On an air-conditioned coach, you'll travel through Cabo de Gata National Park and Sorbas, famed for its gravity-defying houses, before arriving in Mojacar. On a sightseeing tour, you'll see Old Town highlights such as Plaza Nueva and the statue of La Mojáquera before you stop for lunch in the fishing village of Garrucha. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover some of the highlights of Tuscany on this day trip from Florence by coach. Visit historical hill towns Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano; admire the gorgeous, vineyard-covered scenery of Orcia Valley (Val d'Orcia); and enjoy cheese and wine tastings as you stop at local wineries and other venues. It's a great day out in the Italian countryside.

Explore the best of the French Riviera during this small-group day tour to Eze and Monaco from Cannes. Visit the Medieval hilltop town of Eze for a tour of a perfumery. Cross the border into Monaco for a lap on the Formula One Grand Prix circuit and to see the changing of the guard at the palace. Tour group size is limited to eight people, ensuring plenty of personalized attention. Relax and enjoy the scenery.

The ancient Zapotec city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte Alban sits about 9 miles (6 kilometers) west of Oaxaca. With this tour, explore the hilltop archaeological site with a guide and enjoy views overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. That leaves enough time to visit the artisan towns of Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca is included.

Pyramids, tombs and mosaic murals - embark on an archaeological adventure with this guided full-day tour from Oaxaca featuring Mitla and Monte Alban. Travel by comfortable coach to the ancient religious center of Mitla, and see how the Zapotecs lived before the Spanish conquest in the 1500s. Then, from the mountaintop of Monte Alban, a UNESCO site, marvel at panoramas of the city and Oaxaca Valley. Walk about Monte Alban's vast complex as you hear about the excavations. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the mysteries of the ancient Maya civilization on this full-day tour to the archeological site of Mixco Viejo, including hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Antigua. Follow your guide around the vast Mayan ruins and learn how the city was once the capital of the Poqomam Maya kingdom as you marvel over temples, palaces and ball courts. After lunch (own expense), you'll enjoy free time to explore independently, before heading back to Antigua.

The Mediterranean coastal towns of Monaco and Monte Carlo are the glittering gems in the French Rivera's crown - divided by the pretty Grande Corniche road. This convenient 5-hour bus and walking tour from Nice makes it possible to check both off your list in a day. Explore historic Monaco - home to landmarks including the Prince's Palace and St. Nicholas Cathedral - and spend time in the glamorous Monte Carlo casinos at your leisure. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Visit the famous filming locations for the 'Inspector Montalbano' TV series on this tour from Syracuse. See Vigata, Marinella's beach, Don Balduccio's Palace, the police station, Montalbano's house and more. Enjoy the sights of this charming Sicilian town.

Immerse yourself in Mexican culture on a day trip to Mixquic's Day of the Dead celebration in late October or early November. With round-trip hotel transport, avoid the stress of taking public transit or navigating from Mexico City on your own. In addition to navigating, your guide offers inside tips, anecdotes, and background information on the holiday's traditions.

This comprehensive tour of the French Riviera takes you to Eze, Grasse, Monaco, Saint-Paul de Vence, Tourettes-sur-Loup, and Gourdon. Walk the medieval streets of Eze and visit the Fragonard perfumery in Grasse. See Monaco's Old Town, Cathedral, Grand Prix racetrack, and Casino. Learn why so many artists have drawn inspiration from Saint-Paul de Vence, take photos of violets in Tourettes-sur-Loup, and admire the panoramic views from Gourdon.