Day Trips & Excursions

Set out from Lima on a day-long trip to Caral, an UNESCO World Heritage Site that is also the ancient-most city in the New World. Accompany your expert guide on a tour of these incredible ruins, wandering among its sunken plazas and terraced pyramids. Learn about the history of this ancient settlement as you view remaining artifacts like bits of broken jewelry and burial relics.

Go behind the scenes of the TV Show Outlander with this day tour from Edinburgh. See landmarks you'll recognize from the series, including Tibbermore Church, Dysart Harbour, and Hopetoun House. Your guide is a fellow Outlander fan and shares stories about the landscapes that serve as a backdrop to the show. A small-group tour ensures an intimate atmosphere.

Fly round-trip from Bejing to Shanghai for a full-day tour of this influential city. Discover Shanghai's history and culture with an informative guide who shows you around the Jade Buddha temple, Shanghai Confucian temple (Wen Miao), Yu Garden and the bazaars of Old Town. You'll also participate in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony at Shanghai's oldest tea house and have lunch at a local restaurant. Your tour includes airport transfers, plane tickets, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off - especially convenient if you're short on time.

Experience Bulgaria's mountain landscapes on a full-day Seven Rila Lakes hiking tour from Bansko. Ride a chair lift into the Rila Mountains and take a guided, medium-difficulty trek to see the Rila Lakes, a group of seven glacial lakes framed by craggy ridges. After a picnic, descend through forests to visit the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery, famous for its carvings and frescoes. Your tour includes transport, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Bansko.

The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most bio-diverse places on earth, but you don't have to take a pricey multi-day tour to experience Ecuador's wildlife haven. Discover Seymour North Island on this full-day tour from Santa Cruz and marvel at blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and other wildlife. Hotel pickup is included.

Discover the Andalucian city of Seville on this day trip from Cordoba. Speed through the Spanish countryside by high-speed train, arriving in the sun-kissed city just under an hour later. Then, hop aboard a climate-controlled minibus for a tour of Seville's must-see sights. Pass by Maria Luisa Park and bustling Plaza de España. Then, get up close to UNESCO World Heritage-listed landmarks like Seville Cathedral and Real Alcazar Palace on a walking tour.

Get an in-depth look at Seville's incredible collection of art, architecture and history during this 3-hour, family-friendly, private tour. You'll explore the lush gardens and hidden secrets of the 'Alcazar,' Seville's one-time Moorish palace, wander the charming streets of the city's Santa Cruz area, and visit the final resting place of explorer Christopher Columbus.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Caldeira de Sete Cidades on a Jeep tour from Ponta Delgada. The Sete Cidades volcanic complex on the western side of Sao Miguel Island is one of the more famous sites in the Azores. Stop at scenic lookouts such as Rocha de Relva and Pico do Carvao, and walk along the caldera rim to look at the twin lakes. Visit the village of Mosteiros and have the option to swim in natural thermal pools near the Ferraria coast on this informative tour.

Spend the day outside Quito, exploring the village of Papallacta. During the scenic ride, you'll pass through towns and small villages before ascending to a peak of over 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) where you'll be able to catch views of mountains and glaciers. There, take a dip in the village's popular thermal baths.

Meet your guide in Villefranche sur Mer and spend 5 hours touring this lovely area. Take in stunning views from Mont Boron, cruise along the Promenade des Anglais, see an Eastern Orthodox cathedral, and admire the scenic vineyards in Bellet. Visit Château de Cr emat to taste local wines and learn about the wine production process. Explore the Old Town of Nice before your tour concludes.

Experience over 700 years of Transylvanian history on a full-day tour from Bucharest. An air-conditioned minivan takes your group from the city to Peles Castle. Tour the royal residence and later Bran Castle with your guide.  After lunch at a local Romanian restaurant (at your own expense), enjoy in depth visits to Rasnov Fortress and Valea Cetatii Cave. Unwind in comfortable transportation on your way back to Bucharest.

Get to know the spirit of Sharjah City during this 4-hour tour from Dubai. With your guide and group, explore the highlights and landmarks of the city known as Pearl of the Gulf. Stop at landmarks such as the Al Arsa souk, the Heritage Museum and the King Faisal Mosque. Learn about the culture, traditions and history of the city from your guide. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Dubai hotels are included.

This is a great way to see Seward and the Kenai Fjords National Park. Visit all the best attractions of the beautiful city of Seward on a guided tour with transportation included. See Exit Glacier and "Mile 0" of the Iditarod Trail and experience a Dog Sledge Ride. View the wildlife that roams the mountainside and enjoy an included full lunch menu with 13 options to choose.

Cusco's Southern Valley is home to ancient archaeological sites dating back to the lost civilization of the Incas and beyond, but exploring without a guide means missing out on the region's hidden history. On this tour, visit top Southern Valley attractions including Andahuaylillas, Pikillaqta, and Tipon. With your guide bringing the sites' history to life and round-trip travel from central Cusco included, see the best of the Southern Valley in one day.

Discover Seville's fascinating history and most iconic monuments on a half-day minibus tour led by a local guide. Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the royal Alcázar palace and the magnificent Seville Cathedral, the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. Stroll through the winding labyrinth of streets in the old Jewish quarter, admire the architecture of Plaza de España, and see the Old Tobacco Factory while enjoying the personalized attention of a small-group tour.

Swap the sights of Messina for a day out at Mt. Etna and Taormina on this 7-hour shore excursion. After a scenic drive along the Sicilian coast, you'll spend time at the famous volcano and soak up the views over the natural park. Visit a winery, stop for photos at Crateri Silvestri, then while away the afternoon in pretty Taormina, seeing the Greek Theatre, Palazzo Corvaja, and more.

Experience the spectacular scenery of the Ecuadorian Andes on this full-day tour from Quito. Visit the traditional market towns of Saquisili and Pujili; enjoy a thrilling trek around the Quilotoa Crater Lagoon; and explore the indigenous villages of the Tigua community. Lunch is included.

Visit the San Blas Islands on a full-day, shared trip from Panama City that includes transport by 4WD vehicle, beach time at Isla Perro Chico, lunch, and a boat tour of the islands. Explore an archipelago with a thriving indigenous culture, swashbuckling pirate history, and almost 400 picture-perfect white sand islands along Panama's Caribbean coast.

Discover Seville’s most important landmarks and historic quarters on a guided, half-day walking tour. Learn about the Andalusian capital’s diverse mix of Moorish and Spanish-Gothic architecture as you stroll through the city center and visit the dazzling royal Alcázar, an UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll through the city’s old Jewish quarter and along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and hear stories from Seville’s long history inside the massive Cathedral of St Mary and the city’s iconic bullring. 

Lose yourself in England's storybook villages as you tour the picturesque Cotswolds and the medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon on this full-day tour from London. Walk in the footsteps of England's most iconic playwright as you tour Shakespeare's birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon. After tucking into a packed lunch (included), marvel at the traditional English villages, rolling hills and thatched-roof cottages of the Cotswolds, as you visit Bibury, Burford and Bourton-on-the-water.