Day Trips & Excursions

Explore Iceland's south coast with a small group on this full-day trip from Reykjavik. With a maximum of 15 travelers, enjoy personalized attention from your guide while hiking on Sólheimajökull glacier, visiting a plane wreck site in Sólheimsandur, viewing a volcanic tube, and taking a dip in the Seljavallalaug geothermal pool. Pickup and drop-off at select hotels provided.

This coach tour take you to visit two of China's top historical attractions, the Ming Tombs and the Great Wall of China at Badaling, during a full-day tour from Beijing. With your expert guide, head to the Ming Tombs in the morning to see the Chang Ling Tomb, the best-preserved of the burial sites for the Ming emperors. In the afternoon, visit the Great Wall at Badaling and be amazed at the colossal defense structure. Stop at a jade center for lunch, and a silk manufacturer before drop-off at your Beijing hotel.

See the historical highlights of Oman's interior on this small-group tour from Muscat, without having to worry about transportation and with a guide to bring the sights alive. Board an air-conditioned minivan and after a stop to tour Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, trace the Hajar Mountains south to visit Bahla Fort, Jabreen Castle, and the fort and souk at Nizwa. Lunch and return hotel transfers are included.

Experience the best of Iceland's fire, water and history on a full-day tour of the 'Golden Circle' in a comfortable minibus. Take in the rugged, rock-strewn landscape of Thingvellir National Park. Hear stories about Iceland's natural history and culture as you enjoy sweeping views of the countryside around the 105-foot (32-mt) Gullfoss waterfall. Make a final stop at an active geothermic zone to see the steaming Strokkur geyser before returning to Reykjavík.

Discover the culture and medieval history of Rouen on a small-group tour to this charming Norman city on the banks of the Seine. See the town cathedral memorialized in paintings by Monet and the tower where Joan of Arc was tried for heresy. After lunch at a local restaurant, admire the fantastic collection of paintings at the Mus ee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen for a diverse and delightful day trip from Paris.

Discovering the delicious food, wine, and beer on a full-day tour of the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf. Taste fine chocolates, soak in the view from Mount Lofty Summit, and explore the town of Hahndorf, Australia's oldest remaining German settlement. Enjoy tastings of wine, craft beer, and local produce including cheese, chocolate and jam. Includes free time to explore Hahndorf, and pickup and drop-off from Glenelg, Adelaide or Hahndorf.

Explore the ancient ruins and religious sites of Ephesus on a full-day, small group tour with lunch and an experienced guide. Follow the trail of the Virgin Mary to her mountainside house, then trace a route through the ancient city's ruins, temples, theatre and the great Celsus Library. See an iconic mosque made of brick, marble and tiles, then see the ruined foundations of the Temple of Artemis, once a Wonder of the Ancient World.

Follow in the footsteps of celebrities in Cannes, visit glamorous Monte Carlo in Monaco, and tour the Fragonard perfume factory in Eze on this full-day tour. Benefit from a small group size and enjoy a more personalized experience, including top attractions such as Film Festival Palace, the Monte Carlo Formula1 track, and the Rock of Monaco.

In just a day, you can learn a lot about Costa Rica's hospitable culture and famous natural attractions on this day trip to Casona Rio Fortuna from the Guanacaste area. Tour the traditional country estate with a guide to learn about local life in the La Fortuna area - including a chance to make your own tortillas - and then relax in natural thermal hot springs in the rain forest.

There's so much more to Xian than just the terracotta warriors. Discover the rest of what this ancient city has to offer on a guided small-group door-to-door tour that includes a delicious lunch. Tour the Shaanxi History Museum, stroll Big Wild Goose Pagoda, walk or cycle on 14th-century Xian City Wall, and learn about the role of silk in Chinese culture as you explore a silk factory.

Discover and learn about two highlights of north-east Oman on this private full-day excursion from Muscat, without any worries about transportation. Follow the scenic coastal roads southward, and admire the natural wonder of Bimmah (Hawiyat Najam) Sinkhole. Then, opt to relax, trek or swim at Wadi Shab, a river gorge laced with palms, waterfalls, and deep pools. Lunch and return hotel and port transport are included for your convenience.

Swap the busy city of Paris for a day exploring two beautiful cities in Normandy - Giverny and Rouen. You'll have the ultimate day of relaxation with hotel pickup and drop-off included, and a guide to lead the way. Highlights include Claude Monet's Garden and House in Giverny, Rouen Cathedral, and the Renaissance Parliament of Normandy. Conveniently, all entrance tickets are included, so you won't waste any time waiting in visitor lines.

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra - the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort -  on a small-group full-day tour from Delhi. Tour the sites with an informative guide and relax as your driver provides hassle-free transportation round-trip from Connaught Place in Delhi. Includes snacks, entrance fess, and guide and driver.

It's not about the destination; it's the journey, right? A visit to the Giant's Causeway from Belfast is about the journey and the destination. This small-group guided tour from Belfast takes you up north to see the stunning Northern Irish countryside and coastline and then sets you free for a while at the natural volcanic rock phenomenon, the Giant's Causeway. On the way back visit Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Dunluce Castle. Once back in Belfast, see some of the famous political murals in town.

Nice is surrounded by some of the world's most scenic destinations, but getting there requires expensive car rentals. Skip the hassle of arranging your own ride with this relaxing day trip, which makes stops at five different stunning locations - plus lunch. Stroll the boulevards of glamorous Nice, visit a traditional perfumery, see sun-swept violet fields, and tour the hilltop art mecca of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, all in one outing.

Pack in two of France's main attractions into one day with this tour of the Palace of Versailles and Giverny, including round-trip transport from Paris. While at Versailles, see where King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette lived, enjoy skip-the-line admission, an essential when visiting Versailles. Then head to Giverny to explore Monet's House and Gardens, and catch a glimpse of where the Impressionist painter got ideas for some of his most famous works.

Combine visits to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kinderdijk, The Hague, and the Mauritshuis museum with this 9-hour tour from Amsterdam. Travel with a small group in a fully-outfitted luxury minivan, ensuring a relaxing and intimate experience.

This guided full-day tour will offer you the six best sights of Istanbul to soak in. Our expert local guide will help you tick the top of your ''to see list'' in one single day. A roam through the historical neighbourhood of Istanbul, Sultanahmet, packed with historical buildings and famed streets; one of the benchmarks of the Islamic world - the Blue Mosque; Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul Hippodrome and the Sunken Palace of Basilica Cistern. Wrap up this remarkable expedition experience at the buzzing Grand Bazaar completed with a delicious three-course lunch.

Cross the legendary Rio de la Plata and spend a day exploring the UNESCO-listed town of Colonia del Sacramento on this full-day tour from Buenos Aires to Uruguay, including round-trip transport by express ferry. Enjoy a 2-hour walking tour of Colonia, admiring the striking Portuguese colonial buildings, flower-filled plazas and winding cobblestone lanes, then spend your free time exploring the many craft shops and restaurants.

Art lovers can easily make a day out of learning about Monet and van Gogh on this 9-hour tour that goes to both Giverny and Auvers-sur-Oise from Paris. First, stop at Claude Monet's house and gardens, and catch sight of the workshop where he painted his famous Water Lilies painting. Then stroll the gardens to come across the Japanese-style bridge recognizable from The Japanese Footbridge. Afterward, head over to the Museum of Impressionism to learn more about other Impressionist artists. End your tour at Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh spent his last days. See the church he painted, as well as his gravestone.