Day Trips & Excursions

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get acquainted with the Mesoamerican cultures of the Yucatan Peninsula. This private day trip to Chichen Itza includes a cenote swim at Ik Kil followed by a shaman-led purification ceremony inside a 'temazcal' - a type of ancient Maya sweat lodge. A buffet lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Cancun or the Riviera Maya are included.

Travel from Jaipur to Udaipur with a stop en route in the blue city of Jodhpur with this private trip. While in Jodhpur, your local guide will take you to the 15th-century Mehangarh Fort, a gargantuan fort atop a cliff overlooking the town. It's then off to visit the beautiful cenotaph of Jaswant Thada, followed by a quick trip past the Umaid Bhawan Palace before continuing to Udaipur.

Get to know the beautiful architecture and Basque culture of Bilbao during this 8-hour, customizable, private tour from San Sebastian. Pick the Bilbao highlights that suit your interests as you visit attractions like the famous Guggenheim Museum, Old Town, San Mames Stadium, a traditional market, plus much more.

Escape to one of Croatia's most beautiful national parks, and don't worry about logistics: this full-day tour takes all the hassle out of exploring. Meet in the morning at a Split pickup area of your choice (subject to availability), and travel in an air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle. Your first stop is Trogir, a UNESCO-listed city that's renowned for its beautifully preserved Old Town. Then, transfer to Krka National Park: famed for its many waterfalls, pools, and lush scenery, it's one of the country's most in-demand national parks.

Venturing into Oman's Wahiba Sands isn't recommended for inexperienced off-roaders, so making your own day trip from Muscat won't do this vast desert justice. With this private full-day tour, experience desert scenery and life close-up with a guide for cultural insight and to introduce you to local Bedouins. Plus, visit Wadi Bani Khalid, a shady oasis of palms and pools. A boxed lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

See Cairo's iconic monuments and gleaming antiquities on a private, full-day tour of the Giza Complex and the Egyptian Museum, then get a glimpse of daily life on a historic city street. Learn the stories behind the three pyramids at Giza and visit the cryptic sphinx; see King Chephren's Valley Temple, royal tombs and the solar boats. Browse the pharaohs' treasure in the country's most important museum, then follow your guide for a walking tour of Al Mazz street before finishing the day at your hotel. 

See the best of Istanbul on a private, full-day tour, and enjoy flexibility to tailor the itinerary to your interests. Explore Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque on foot, and hear about Istanbul's dramatic religious and political history. Step back in time at an Ottoman Palace and Roman ruins, then visit monuments to ancient wars and a 19th-century German Kaiser. Get an insider's look at the vibrant stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and take time to browse carpets, coffee and handicrafts before returning to your hotel.

Get a glimpse of rural life in China during this 8-hour private sightseeing trip including a performance of The Impression Sister Liu Evening Light Show. Step back to a simpler time in China as you visit a local family in Jiuxian village and expore historic Yangshuo. Cap off your evening with an impressive open-air performance featuring more than 600 local participants.

Delve into Jordan's medieval past on a 6-hour trip to Ajloun Castle from Amman. Take in the countryside views as you travel into northern Jordan, and visit this picturebook 12th-century Muslim fortress, built under Saladin's rule to help limit incursions by the Crusaders and protect nearby iron mines. Cross the moat to explore the maze-like chambers and courts; visit the small museum to learn about Ajloun's eventful history; and climb the towers to absorb the spectacular views over the surrounding mountains, forests and olive groves.

Experience some of the most important religious sites in Portugal, by going on this private tour of Fatima and Batalha, from Lisbon. After a hotel pickup, you'll travel between dispersed attractions with ease, in a luxury vehicle, with a guide to accompany you. During the tour, you'll stop off at Batalha Monastery, and Fatima Sanctuary. Learn their religious significance from your guide, on this memorable, personalized trip. 

Explore the highlights of Xi'an, including an ancient village while on this 9-hour tour. The private guide will take the lead as they stroll with you through the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Then, interact with the locals in the Banpo Neolithic Village before heading to the City Wall.

Known for its dramatic scenery and made famous by the 2009 Avatar movie, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the top attraction near Zhangjiajie. Explore the park with just your guide and your private group on this tour, which includes a ticket for a cable-car ride down Tianzi Mountain, a ticket to the Bailong Elevator to Yuanjiajie, and lunch.

Just off shore from Nha Trang, Monkey Island is famed for its large population of wild monkeys. On this private tour, cruise out to the island to admire the monkeys in their natural environment. Then, continue to Doc Let beach, one of Nha Trang's most beautiful beaches, where you will have time to swim, snorkel, or take part in various water sports (optional; not included).

Discover the historic city of Bursa on a private full-day tour from Istanbul with an informative guide. Visit highlights of the Ottoman Empire's first capital including the Green Mosque (Yeşil Mosque), Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii), Covered Bazaar (Kapalā± Çarşā±) and Old Silk Market (Koza Han), and Green Tomb (Yeşil Türbe). Ride the cable car to the top of Mt Olympus (UludaāŸ), where you enjoy cooler air and sweeping views of scenic UludaāŸ National Park. Your tour includes lunch, private transport, and pickup and drop-off at Istanbul hotels.

Visit Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello on an Amalfi Coast day trip with a private driver, and enjoy time in each of the villages to admire their monuments, gardens, and those famous coastal views. With a private driver, you'll enjoy a more flexible itinerary with ample free time to discover the area at your own pace. Port or hotel pickup and drop-off from Naples is included, but lunch and entrance fees are at your own expense.

Head into the heart of Andalusia on this private day trip from Marbella to Antequera. On arrival, hike alongside your own personal guide past a vivid landscape of limestone karsts in El Torcal nature reserve. In the afternoon, explore the Menga Dolmen, an archaeological site dating back to 3,000 BC. Finish your full-day tour at Alcazaba of Antequera, the Royal Collegiate of Santa Maria and the Roman baths before return transport to your hotel.

Visit some of Cyprus's most beautiful historic attractions with this small, private tour from Nicosia. You'll start your day with a visit to Saint Barnabas Monastery, before continuing to Salamis, home to the largest Roman amphitheate on the island. From here you'll walk to the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque. Your tour will finish with a glimpse of the ghost town of Varosha, a thriving resort town until the 1974 occupation.

Travel to Arraiolos and Évora in Portugal's peaceful Alentejo region on this private, full-day tour. Following pickup from your hotel in Lisbon, you'll travel by luxury vehicle to the walled, UNESCO-listed town of Évora. Visit impressive sights, including the Chapel of Bones and St Francis church, as well as the well-preserved Diana Roman Temple. Then, continue to the village of Arraiolos, where whitewashed houses, golden plains and intricate handmade carpets await you.

Visit the famed gardens of Villa Adriana, as well as Villa d'Este, on this private tour from Rome to Tivoli, where the historical sites are located. Travel with a private driver to reach the villas, where you'll be wowed by the detailed landscaping, fountains and architecture. You'll also have time in the town of Tivoli to buy lunch.

Explore the highlights of Vojvodina and Novi Sad with ease on this full-day tour. Depart from your Belgrade accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle and learn about this region of Serbia from your guide. Visit Krusedol Monastery, the town of Sremski Karlovci, and Petrovaradin Fortress and walk through the scenic streets of the city of Novi Sad.