Day Trips & Excursions

Discover two top Barcelona sites on this 8-hour day trip to Colonia Güell and Montserrat. Stop by Colonia Güell, one of the more intriguing projects of celebrated architect Antoni Gaudí. Then board the rack railway for a ride to the alpine retreat of Montserrat, where you'll take in sublime views and see the Benedictine monastery. This partially guided excursion also includes free time to wander the two sites at your own pace.

Make the most of your time in Barcelona with a tour that takes in the best of the city and Montserrat's rocky peaks. Travel the glamorous Paseo de Gracia and spot Gaudí's iconic buildings, then see the landmarks along the Mediterranean coast, the Olympic Village, and La Rambla. Leave the city limits for the rugged scenery of Montserrat and enjoy unobstructed views from a mountainside cogwheel railway. Visit a Royal Basilica and Benedict sanctuary then taste local liquor made by monks before returning to Barcelona.

Ride a 4x4 through Bulgaria's Pirin Mountains to Melnik on this full-day, off-road safari from Bansko. Wind through rugged countryside and forests, and bump through rivers on route to Melnik, a tiny historical town famous for its wine and backdrop of steep, pyramid-like sandstone mountains. Enjoy a wine tasting and visit the nearby medieval Rozhen Monastery before returning to Bansko. Lunch, wine tasting, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Bansko included.

Experience Australia's natural beauty up-close on a thrilling 5-hour 4WD adventure from Cairns. Venture off-road in the Barron Gorge National Park and Kuranda National Park, and witness the startling contrasts of tropical rainforest, savannah and rugged mountains, as you drive along the Great Dividing Range. Stop along the way to snap photos of Lake Morris, Copperlode Dam and Surprise Falls; enjoy views of the Great Barrier Reef from Lamb Range; and stand before the mighty Barron Falls. This small-group tour is limited to 13 people for a personalized experience.

Visit the Barossa Valley, one of South Australia's most popular wine regions, on this day trip from Adelaide. With a guide, you'll enjoy wine tastings at Seppeltsfield Winery and Wolf Blass. Learn about the region's winemaking history, admire the picturesque scenery of the Adelaide Hills and River Torrens, and enjoy a 2-course lunch. To end your tour, stop in the historic German settlement of Hahndorf.

Bat Trang, a small village in the north of Vietnam, is about 13 kilometers southeast of Hanoi center, on the other side of Chuong Duong Bridge. Why is its name popular to most tourists to northern Vietnam? The answer is its ever-famous ceramic and pottery products of high quality. If you have known about Vietnam, you may not be surprised that Bat Trang's vases, bowls, dishes, and many other kinds of ceramic products have been exported worldwide. Should you would like to contemplate workers making ceramic products by hand, just come here! What's more, you can also try it yourself! On a cycling tour to Bat Trang, you can see not only the works of ceramic artisian but also the small alleys of an ancient village and understand the rich culture area located on the bank of the Red River.

Explore the Barossa Valley's wineries and top sights on a full-day tour from Adelaide. Visit four wineries for wine tastings, including large producers like Jacob's Creek and Wolf Blass, and the boutique Kies Family Wines. For lunch, enjoy woodfire gourmet pizzas in the lovely gardens of the winery. En route, stop at a wood toy factory to see an enormous rocking horse, and meet animals including kangaroos, goats and alpacas. You'll also experience the incredible acoustics of the Whispering Wall in Williamstown.

Tick off two UNESCO-listed monuments in one day on this full-day tour of Bath and Stonehenge from London. Escape the city for a scenic drive through the English countryside, stopping to admire the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge and ponder over the significance of the mysterious stone circle. Next, enjoy free time to explore the historic spa town of Bath and visit landmarks like the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey (own expense).

Ensure you don't miss a thing on your visit to Barbados by booking this scenic drive around the island's coastline. Visit the charming seaside town of Speightstown, enjoy a rum punch at Cherry Tree Hill, explore the rugged Scotland District, St. John's Church, and Sunbury Plantation House, and enjoy a Caribbean-style buffet lunch.

Take the opportunity to visit the world-famous city of Barcelona during this 13-hour round-trip day trip by high-speed rail from Madrid. During your day-long visit to Barcelona you'll have the chance to explore the city aboard a hop-off, hop-on bus tour, during which you'll see sights including the famous La Rambla, Gaudí's Sagrada Familia church and Camp Nou stadium (home of F.C. Barcelona) plus much more. The bus follows two different routes, allowing you to get on and off as you wish. This Madrid to Barcelona day trip includes round-trip train tickets as well as your bus tour.

Visit two of England's most popular UNESCO World Heritage sites on this day trip from Oxford. Unravel thousands of years of history on an audio-guided tour of Stonehenge - arguably Britain's most important archaeological site - and then continue to the spa city of Bath, where you'll see the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and other attractions on a walking tour.

Explore the iconic area of Bartolome Island on a full-day tour from Puerto Ayora. This volcanic island is rich in biodiversity both on land and underwater. Take in the beautiful landscapes from the viewpoint at the top of the island and discover the abundant marine life with a snorkeling excursion. Enjoy a boxed lunch and listen to informative commentary from your guide throughout the day.

Venture to the French side of the beautiful Basque coastline with a private guide to escort you around to the best beaches, most charming medieval towns, and inspiring lookout points. Cross the border and visit the seaside villages of Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, and Hendaya, plus several stops on the Spanish side, all in the comfort of a private vehicle. Learn about the history and culture of this unique holiday destination on a flexible itinerary that can be customized to suit your taste and interests.

Leave Hanoi behind and visit two traditional villages on this full-day private tour, led by your own personal guide. First, head to Bat Trang ceramic village for a look at local pottery. Watch artisans at work on high-quality products shaped by hand. After a visit to the snake village of Le Mat, enjoy lunch with a local family and scenic views of the Red River. Private round-trip hotel transport is included.

Visit two Barcelona must-sees in one day without any rushing for trains or buses, and with a guide to provide background and stories on each site and wider Catalonia on this full-day, small-group tour. Beat the lines at the Sagrada Familia to admire Gaudi's mastery, and after a stroll around Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, be transported to Montserrat to explore the mountainside monastery. If you wish, upgrade to a private tour.

Experience the idyllic splendor of Playa Blanca and Barú with a full-day package that combines round-trip transport from Cartagena and lunch. After a short drive from Cartagena, you'll arrive on the pristine sands of Playa Blanca and recline in a hammock or sun lounger at a local hotel. Refresh with a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and then revitalize with lunch and a soft drink around midday. Your day will conclude with drop-off back in Cartagena.

Indulge your senses with gourmet cuisine, fine wine and serene views on this 6-hour tour of the Barossa Valley with pick-up from your Barossa Valley hotel. Take a tour of local wineries; indulge in tastings at Maggie Beers Farm Shop and Seppeltsfield winery; and tuck into lunch of produce at a local winery. That's not all: sample award-winning cheeses at the Barossa Valley Cheese Company and admire dramatic views of the Barossa Valley from Mengler Hill.

Get a taste for the hill towns near Venice with this small-group tour of Veneto. Wander the charming medieval streets and gardens of Asolo and Bassano del Grappa, and visit the well-preserved Villa Barbaro, designed by the famous Renaissance architect Palladio. Savor Veneto cuisine at a local restaurant, and toast your trip with a bubbly glass of prosecco at a vineyard tasting. Numbers are limited to 8 people to ensure an intimate, personalized experience.

Discover Barcelona's history, culture and architecture on a full-day sightseeing experience with a combination bus and walking tour. Get a comprehensive overview of the city as you drive the Passeig de Gràcia, coastline and Olympic Village, then enjoy fabulous views from a scenic cable car. Trace a route through downtown to Plaça de Catalunya, then continue on foot to explore the narrow, historic streets of the Gothic Quarter. Experience Barcelona's Modernist movement firsthand with a tour of Gaudí's most important designs, from Sagrada Familia to Park Güell and private homes.

This guided tour from Prague takes you into the heart of German Saxon Switzerland national park, meaning you can explore far afield without the hassle of booking transportation. In a small group, (maximum six) walk across the Bastei Bridge on the Saxon (German) side of the park then continue to Festung Königstein a unique monument to the art of European fortress construction. After an included lunch, enjoy seamless transport back to your Prague hotel.