Day Trips

Enjoy Shanghai's star attractions, including Yu Garden and Shanghai Museum, in one day on a comprehensive, guided tour.  As you travel from sight to sight, listen as your well-informed guide shares the secrets and history of the city. Admire the exquisite ponds and pagodas of ornamental Yu Garden; stroll along historical Old Street; and admire the views from the stately Bund waterfront. Visit the Shanghai Museum to witness its stunning Chinese art; and after a delicious lunch, explore the Jade Buddha Temple before sampling the restaurant-filled Xin Tian Di quarter.

Soak up the bounty, beauty and history of Provence on a full-day trip from Marseille. In Avignon, the 'City of Popes,' you'll discover ancient and medieval art and architecture on a guided, small-group tour. Pop into the Popes' Palace (own expense) before continuing to Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine Provençal wines in an elegant château. Finish with a visit to the medieval hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence.

Delve into the Versaille's visionary architectural array on a comprehensive full-day tour from Paris. Travel by luxury minibus to the regal city and sail past long lines outside of the Palace of Versailles with your priority-access pass. Embark on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder and see grand chambers like the Hall of Mirrors. Absorb the botanical beauty of the palace gardens, and then head to an esteemed restaurant by the Grand Canal for a gourmet 3-course lunch. Conclude with a visit to the Queen's Hamlet and the Grand Trianon.

The historic city of Ljubljana makes the perfect home base for exploring three magnificent Slovenian regions, but coordinating transport through the mountainous country eats into valuable travel time. Enjoy Slovenia highlights in the Alps, central mountains, and coast on a 3-day tour that takes care of logistics; that leaves you free to focus on taking in the beauty at Predjama Castle, Postonja Cave, Lake Bled, Bohinj, Piran, and more.

Spare yourself the headache of car rental and navigation with round-trip bus transit from San Francisco to Muir Woods. Listen to live commentary during the 45-minute drive to the national forest.  Entrance is included to the park, where you enjoy 1.5-hours to explore on your own. Afterwards, relax during your return journey through the Marin Headlands.

Celebrate Scotland's gems with an 8-hour Highlands and whisky tour from Inverness. Visit the hilly Black Isle peninsula, speckled with prosperous farms, the ancient village of Cromarty and Chanonry Point to watch playful bottlenose dolphins. Honor the historic whisky-producing region with a stop at Glen Ord Distillery for a tour and sample. Cap your day at Loch Ness for a chance to spot the elusive monster, Nessie!

With its tradition of luxury and beautiful natural environment, the French Riviera offers visitors plenty to explore. Gain an overview of the Cote d'Azure on this day trip to some of the area's top towns, including Cannes, Antibes, and Eze. Stop to visit top historical and cultural attractions at each location and enjoy the views of the French countryside between destinations.

Discover a protected dryland forest and learn about its unique ecosystem on this guided, 2.5-hour, small-group sightseeing tour. See plants that can only be found in Hawaii while exploring the Waikoloa Dry Forest. Enjoy exclusive access to parts of the forest that only a select few are allowed to see. Also, add a personal message to the seedling tag on a wiliwili or uhiuhi tree, thus contributing to the protection of the natural landscapes of the island. Transportation plus bottled water and snacks are included.

Take advantage of Ljubljana's close proximity to Croatia's capital - Zagreb by going on an action-packed day tour. Cut the stress out of figuring out public transport routes by having round-trip transport in a comfortable minivan included. You'll go up the Zagreb funicular to Upper Town, visit St. Mark's Square, Kamenita Vrata, Kaptol, Dolac farmers market, Ban Jelacic Square, and Lower Town. You won't have to worry about the trip being overcrowded as you'll travel in a small group. Conveniently, you'll also have the free time to explore the city independently.

See more of Ubud in less of the time on this door-to-door private tour for a group of up to seven. Your itinerary includes Tegenungan Waterfall, the wood-carving village of Mas, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Traditional Art Market, the Puri Saren Palace, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a coffee plantation.

Experience life and history just outside of Belgrade during this full-day, guided tour that explores the Vojvodina province and includes wine tasting, transportation, and entrance fees. Enter Fruska Gora National Park to tour the Krusedol monastery and enjoy a wine tasting in the town of Sremski Karlovci. Visit the Petrovaradin Fortress on the Danube River in Novi Sad and do a little sightseeing here before a local lunch (own expense).

Follow in the footsteps of Jesus on a guided, full-day tour from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee. Beginning in Tel Aviv, visit some of the most important sites in northern Israel, like the historic city of Nazareth where Jesus spent much of his childhood. Visit Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle. See where Jesus taught his disciples, where he fed the multitude, where he was baptized and much more. Any necessary entry fees plus a Tel Aviv hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour.

Don't worry about any entrance fees on this all-inclusive excursion to the ancient Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus. Guided through the rich culture and history of this region, guests have a chance to see the Temple of Hadrian, House of the Mother Mary, Seven Sleeper's Cave, and more. Enjoy a fresh lunch to stay energized for an afternoon of epic sightseeing (in the biblical sense).

Delve into the rich cultural tapestry of Paris on a full-day sightseeing tour of France's captivating capital. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit iconic monuments like Notre Dame Cathedral before ascending to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a fabulous French lunch. Sail past the long entrance lines with your priority access pass and feast upon the gourmet offerings of 58 Tour Eiffel, an esteemed eatery. Admire the classical splendor of the UNESCO-listed Palace of Versailles and conclude your day with a romantic sunset dinner cruise on the Seine River. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 18 guests.

In less than three hours from Ljubljana, you can be in Venice, Italy, to explore its canals, bridges, centuries-old architecture, and main attractions like St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) and Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto). Don't miss the chance to see one of Europe's top cities in one day.

Explore the sights of the Scottish Highlands - from manmade landmarks like Blair Castle to natural attractions like lochs and waterfalls - on this day trip from Edinburgh. You'll visit Queen's View for photo ops; take a short riverside walk at The Hermitage; stop by a battlefield; admire mountains and Highland cows; learn about local history; and more. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people to provide a more personalized experience with a guide.

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Escape the bustling city and make the most of your time in the Balkans on a day tour to Montenegro's Bay of Kotor from Dubrovnik. Discover scenic views as you travel with ease via air-conditioned minivan, and benefit from free time to explore the UNESCO-listed Kotor at your own pace, with a boat journey to Our Lady of the Rocks included.

If you're short on time, tick off four of Israel's top attractions with ease and efficiency on an 11-hour sightseeing tour from Tel Aviv. Avoid crowds by arriving early at the Church of the Nativity, believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and then explore Jericho, an ancient city in the shadow of the Mount of Temptation. Visit the archeological site of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and float in the salt-saturated waters of the Dead Sea.

Visit four of Israel's ancient sites on a full-day tour from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Jericho, Qumran, and the Dead Sea. Explore Biblical history and the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered (optional), then visit a private beach on the Dead Sea to enjoy hyper-saline water and mineral-rich mud. This tour includes transport from Jerusalem in an air-conditioned minivan.