Day Trips & Excursions

When your ship docks in Split's port, explore the city on a full-day tour. By prebooking this excursion, you'll have no need to scramble for taxis or booking last-minute tours once you step ashore. This comprehensive excursion ensures you hit all the highlights such as the Klis Fortress (a must for "Game of Thrones" fans), Diocletian's Palace, and Trogir.

Split from Dubrovnik for the day and visit the town of Split on this guided tour. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes E-class luxury sedan or Mercedes Vito/Viano van as you cruise up the beautiful rugged coast, making a brief stop at the stunning Bacina lakes along the way. Once in Split, meander through the amazing Diocletian's Palace, once home to a Roman emperor and today its ruins have become a part of the city. Then see famed landmarks such as the Peristyle and St. Duje's Cathedral. Learn about the history of the seaside metropolis from the local guide.

Visit the former leper colony buildings and Venetian fortress on Spinalonga Island on this 8-hour tour. Sail to this rocky island, and explore the streets, houses, and ruined Venetian fortifications where lepers were confined from 1903 to 1957. Then, relax with a swim stop and barbecue lunch (own expense) before cruising back to port. Return coach transport, the boat ride to Spinalonga, and select hotel pickup and drop-off in north-coast resorts included.

Whether you're a whisky lover or a whisky learner, you're bound to get a taste for it in the beautiful region of Speyside.Home to around 50% of all Scottish whisky distilleries, there's almost too much to see and drink. So on this tour, we help you get the most out of the region by taking you to two distinct distilleries. It's a chance to learn about the incredible history, process, and flavours of Scotland's national drink.

Get to know South Africa's biggest city on a full-day tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, learn about the city's history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square.

Climb all aboard a luxurious rail car for a 3-hour train ride through Saint Kitts, offering the first scenic railway in the Caribbean. Journey 30 miles (48km) on board your opulent rail car, outfitted with an observation deck, complimentary drinks, air conditioning and large windows to guarantee prime views. As you travel, listen to a fascinating historical overview of the Caribbean before finishing with a sightseeing coach tour covering 12 miles (19km) of the island's key attractions and landmarks. Your train ride also includes round-trip hotel transport.

On this small-group tour you travel by minibus from Castries to Soufriere on the west coast of St. Lucia. Let a professional driver navigate the hilly island roads while you sit back, relax, and take in the sights. Get picked up at your hotel or cruise ship and then set out to the Morne viewpoint and Marigot Bay. Other stops include a rum distillery, chance to sample fresh cassava bread, and a viewpoint above Soufriere to snap photos of the famous Pitons.

Travel from Edinburgh to St Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. You'll cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife where you'll the pass by coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course where golf is routinely played. Driving in a Mercedes van, you'll view Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour, limited to 16 people, for a memorable and personalized experience.

During the spring equinox, shadows create a magnificent display on the Kukulkan Pyramid, the architectural crown of Chichen Itza. Enhance your experience of one of the New7Wonders of the World on this 12-hour tour from Cancun, which includes lunch and a cenote swim. Witness the ingenuity of the Mayan empire as you watch serpents carved into the Kukulkan Pyramid come to life, and visit Chichen Itza highlights including the Ball Court and the Cenote Sagrado. Hotel pickup and drop-off at your Cancun hotel are included.

See St. Petersburg's top sights in the historical city center and visit Peterhof Grand Palace on this combo day tour with a private driver. You'll visit the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and St. Isaac's Cathedral, two of the city's most important religious landmarks, and then head just outside the city to the former estate of Peter the Great, where you'll explore the Lower Park and the interior of the palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Escape the city for a day exploring St Lucia Wetlands Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park), a vast natural wetland that's also South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depart Durban for a 2-hour boat ride through the park's estuary, keeping an eye out for resident crocs and hundreds of hippos as you float along. This massive estuary is also a bird-lover's paradise, with flamingos, kingfishers, eagles and more.

See two of Rajasthan's most significant spiritual centers with this same-day excursion from Jaipur. You'll start with Pushkar, a beautiful lakeside oasis and home to the only Brahma Temple on earth, with great shopping and beautiful scenery to boot! You'll then go to the adjacent Ajmer, an important Sufi pilgrimage site and home to the shrine of the revered saint Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti.

Spend the day exploring the townships outside of Johannesburg on this Soweto tour. Follow your expert local guide through the streets of Meadowlands, Kliptown, Orlando and Vilakazi. Learn about the nation's history of apartheid and how historic rules still shape the city today.

Delve into the history of South Africa during Apartheid on this half-day tour of Soweto. With a guide providing insightful commentary, take a walk down Vilakazi Street, home to two residences of Nobel Peace Laureates. Visit Motsoaledi, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum, and the Nelson Mandela House Museum, among other highlights.

Experience the best of Scottish culture on this 1-day St Andrews, Falkland and Kingsbarns Whisky Distillery tour from Edinburgh. Cross the UNESCO-listed Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife as a guide explains Scotland's rich history. Stop in the peaceful fishing villages of Crail and Anstruther, then visit the Kingsbarns Whisky Distillery. Take an optional distillery tour and finish with a tasting, or enjoy a walk through Cambo Gardens. Explore St Andrews' beaches and attractions at your leisure, then return to Edinburgh via the Falkland Palace and Gardens.

A visit to Soweto is an essential part of any Johannesburg experience. This memorable tour delves deep into South Africa's Apartheid roots and grants travelers an insider's look at the history, culture and people in this iconic destination. Journey 15 km outside the center of the city into Deepkloof Extension, where you'll see the Soweto Towers, Kliptown Charter, Matchbox, Elephant Houses and shanty towns. Your expert guide will show you the street where Nelson Mandela and Hector Pieterson lived and you'll learn about the 1976 uprising that helped pave the way for freedom. 

See the highlights of Split, and discover the ancient ruins of Salona, on this seamless, small-group tour from Trogir. Meet your group in the morning, and travel via air-conditioned minivan along the Croatian coast. Upon arrival in Split, you'll discover many of the city's major highlights, from Diocletian's Palace and the Cathedral of St. Dominus to the Riva promenade and more. After free time for shopping and lunch (own expense), continue to nearby Salona: home to some of the most significant Roman ruins in all of Croatia.

Forested lakes and waterfalls are the crown jewels of Plitvice Lakes National Park, a World Heritage Centre protected by UNESCO. Break up the 4.5-hour drive between Split or Trogir and Zagreb with a stopover tour of exceptional beauty. You'll travel comfortably one-way and follow a guide on foot while sightseeing around Plitvice Lakes.

Discover the home of golf and walk in the footsteps of the royals on this full-day tour of St Andrews from Edinburgh. Travel across the legendary Forth Bridge to the Kingdom of Fife and enjoy free time to explore the capital of St Andrews. See the university where Prince William and Kate Middleton first met, stroll through the colorful St Andrews Botanic Gardens or visit the striking ruins of St Andrews Cathedral.

St. John is known among the Virgin Islands for its pristine beaches and wildlife, as it is the only island in the archipelago protected by the National Park Service. Tour the island's best-known beaches and historical sites on this 6-hour tour, which includes all transportation and logistics for a relaxing sightseeing and beach day experience.