Day Trips & Excursions

Explore the Sanctuary of Fatima, one of Portugal's most holy places, on a private full-day tour from Lisbon. Your driver-guide shares commentary about this important Catholic pilgrimage site and its highlights: the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of the Holy Trinity and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima. You can take a self-guided walk around the sights, attend morning mass, and have time for lunch and souvenir shopping. You'll also stop in the towns of Aljustrel and Valinhos when returning to Lisbon.

Depart Kyoto to see UNESCO World Heritage Sites or other top attractions in either Kyoto, Nara, or Osaka during this private tour with the flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences. Depending on your group size, you'll ride comfortably in a climate-controlled mid-sized passenger car or a mini-van equipped with convenient Wi-Fi.

With wartime history and Colonial landmarks, Ho Chi Minh City is a fascinating place to explore Vietnam's past, but navigating the chaotic city can be overwhelming for first time visitors. Get a personal introduction to Ho Chi Min City sights and the Cu Chi Tunnels on a 10-hour private tour that includes round-trip hotel transfer, admission at all destinations, and a pho lunch at a local restaurant.

Explore Jaipur's UNESCO World Heritage sites and other landmarks on a full-day tour of the Pink City. Head out to the Amber Fort, make a photo stop at Jal Mahal, pass by Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), and continue to view the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum, and Ram Niwas Gardens. Hear details about the city's history and architecture from your guide as you travel with your group of no more than 12 people on a private tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

See the top attractions of Houston and Galveston on a full-day tour in a climate-controlled vehicle, which combines the best of the city and coast. Check out Houston landmarks like the Museum District, City Hall, and Discovery Green during a 1.5-hour city tour, and learn about the region's history. Then, go to Galveston where you ride the ferry, look for dolphins, view US battleships and historical homes, browse the shops in the Strand District, and more. Your tour includes guide, transportation, admission to one of several select museums, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit one of Japan's most recognizable Buddhist monuments with ease on a full-day tour of Kamakura from Tokyo. In a small group limited to five, you'll tick off the colorful Shrine of Tsuragoaka Hachimangu; marvel at the 47-foot (14-meter) tall bronze Buddha statue of Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura); and Hokokuji Temple, home to a bamboo garden. Lunch (additional cost), and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Navigating China is tough if you don't speak Chinese. Let a professional driver and local hiking guide take the strain on this door-to-door private tour of one of the finest stretches of the Great Wall: Jiankou to Mutianyu. Soak up mountain views and capture epic shots as you trek around 6 miles (10 kilometers) over restored and ruined sections. Upgrade to include an authentic country lunch at your guide's house.

Explore best-preserved Buddhist rock-cut caves in India on a full-day tour to the Karla and Bhaja Caves. Depart Mumbai in the morning to spend time at each cave complex, learning about Buddhist heritage in India while visiting impressive monasteries, prayer rooms, and temples that were carved into rock mountains some 1,500 years ago. Includes private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

This 8-hour private tour of Kolkata takes you on an historical journey through the streets, markets and heritage buildings. Learn its history from being a small village to one of the first cities of the British Empire in India.

Step back to Crusader times on a private round-trip to Karak and Shobak castle from Amman. Travel along roads tracing the ancient Kings Highway route, and visit the 12th-century castles, built by the Crusaders to defend against Saladin's forces. Explore the ruined halls, parapets, and tunnels, and take in sweeping views from the hilltop towers. Your tour includes private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off, with entrance fees and local guides excluded.

See Yangon's highlights on a full-day tour that explores gleaming pagodas, colonial-era architecture, and the city's colorful markets. With a private guide to lead the way, you'll discover the stories and significance behind each thing you see, whether you're sipping tea in a local shop or strolling past candle-lit shrines in Shwedagon Pagoda. Throughout the day, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the things that interest you, while taking in the energetic atmosphere of Myanmar's largest city.

The majestic castles, beautiful vineyards, and UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Loire Valley are even more magical at Christmastime. This private full-day tour from Tours visits three of the most popular Loire châteaux - Chambord, Cheverny, and Chenoceau - where you can admire the glittering illuminations and dine on delicious seasonal cuisine.

Pisa and Lucca are two of Tuscany's most impressive cities, but visiting on a group tour often means limited time for sightseeing. This private full-day tour from Florence offers ample time to explore independently, so you can check off famous attractions such as the Leaning Tower and Lucca Cathedral.

Get beyond the Cairo sights on a full-day, private tour to Al-Fayoum that explores nature, history and wildlife in an ancient oasis. Visit the salty, scenic Lake Qarun, then explore the collection of Roman-era mummy portraits and statues in the Fayoum museum. Discover a series of waterfalls in the heart of the desert at Wadi El-Rayan, set sail on a traditional Egyptian felucca, and dine at a local restaurant before returning to the city.

See the wildlife of the Grand Tetons on a private full-day tour from Jackson Hole. Look for animals such as moose, elk, bighorn sheep, and bison from your own private 4-wheel drive vehicle and hear commentary on the region from your guide. Your guide provides a picnic lunch, drinking water, and binoculars for better views of the animals and landscape. You'll also have plenty of time for photo ops throughout the day on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Jackson Hole.

Ride in a private vehicle from Siem Reap to the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park on this full-day tour. Wander the temple complex with your own personal guide who shares scholarly insight on the awe-inspiring site dating back to the Khmer Empire. View Angkor Thom, the Bayon, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat, finishing with a sunset viewing at Pre Rup Temple.

Take the strain out of China transportation and soak up epic views at three different sections of the Great Wall on this convenient private Great Wall tour. Begin at the best-known stretch at Badaling; stop at the Great Wall at Juyongguan for photos; enjoy a local lunch; then finish at the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Naturally, your day includes door-to-door round-trip transfers and a private guide.

The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most famous landmarks, but most visitors only see the Mutianyu or Jinshanling sections. This private full-day tour from Beijing escapes the crowds to explore the little-visited section at Huangyaguan Pass, as well as the fascinating Eastern Qing Tombs. Hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees are included.

Visit a local coffee farm in Colombia's coffee growing region, or eje cafetero, on a full-day, private coffee tour to Palmitas from Medellín that includes a farm visit, coffee production tour, and local lunch. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off in Medellín, so you can customize the day to your interests.

Leave the crowds of the most popular parts of China's Great Wall behind, and enjoy a hike along the 'wild' Gubeikou section. Further from Beijing, this original section is largely unrestored, so you feel closer to history. This full-day private tour from Beijing centers on a 3- to 4-hour hike along the ramparts, tracing the wall through the forested Yan Mountains to Jinshanling. A post-hike lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip private transport included.