Day Trips & Excursions

Explore Venice the way it was meant to be seen - from the water. On this motor boat tour along the famous Grand Canal, get the best views of ancient palaces and the dazzling monuments of St. Mark's Square, learning the history behind them from a guide. You'll also venture into smaller side canals for a glimpse into daily life in the 'floating city.'

Experience the best of the Valpolicella wine region with this wine-tasting day trip from Verona or Vicenza. Visit a small and charming village before visiting a local winery. Learn about the wine-making process in Valpolicella, from grape to bottle, and the elements of wine that determine its quality - aroma, color and taste. Enjoy lunch at a local trattoria. Visit an olive oil mill in the afternoon to sample at least two kinds of olive oil.

Take a 6-hour tour from Zagreb to discover Trakoscan Castle and picturesque Varazdin, one of Croatia's oldest cities. Have time to explore the Trakoscan Castle and its grounds, then continue to Varazdin for lunch (own expense) and a city tour. Visit Baroque beauties such as the 16th-century Town Hall and the rococo-style Sermage Palace.

Fit a trip to Venice into your Croatian itinerary even if you just have one day with this fast-boat trip from Poroc. Relax on the open deck of a high-speed catamaran as you zip across the Adriatic Sea and into the Venetian Lagoon, where the Byzantine treasures of St. Mark's Square rise from the water like a mirage. Get a brief introduction to Venice on a short guided stroll, and then enjoy free time to explore the city's romantic canals, palaces, and world-class shops on your own.

Cover the highlights of Venice in a single day during this whirlwind small-group trip from Rome. Travel comfortably in a scenic, high-speed train, and enjoy front-door hotel transfers for a VIP experience. Hit all the main attractions - from Saint Mark's Square to the Grand Canal - with a private guide on-hand to give you enriching historical background on the UNESCO-listed city and lagoon.

See more of Italy in just one day by heading east of Milan on a day trip to Lake Garda (Lago di Garda) and Verona. You'll take a boat ride on the lake and explore Verona's historical city center with a guide, plus enjoy free time in Verona to eat lunch (own expense).

Experience the unmatched beauty and romance of Venice - all without booking a hotel - on a day trip to 'the Floating City' from Pula. Cross the Adriatic Sea and Venetian Lagoon on a high-speed catamaran, and enjoy a half day of leisure time to spend as you wish. Ride a gondola through the famous Venetian canals, savor northern Italian cuisine, shop for handmade masks, or visit world-famous landmarks like St. Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace on your own before returning to Pula in the evening.

Explore without the hassle of planning on a full day tour of the Pope's year-round and summer residences. After a tour of the Vatican, which includes the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Gardens, hop on a train to Castel Gandolfo for a tour of the Pope's summer residence and a buffet lunch made with locally-sourced ingredients. Skip-the-line Vatican admission and a round-trip train ticket are included for your convenience.

North of Perth, the white sand beaches and scenic coastal roads of the Sunset Coast are some of the best in Western Australia. On this full-day tour, visit three beautiful beaches - Cottesloe beach, City Beach, and Scarborough beach; enjoy a delicious 2-course meal at a restaurant in Northbridge; then walk the Federation Tree Top Walkway in King's Park for an incredible view over Perth and the Swan River.

Be inspired by Van Gogh's Provence on this 5-hour small-group tour from Avignon and learn how the region's extraordinary light affected his work. See the real-life locations depicted in Van Gogh's 'Starry Night Over the Rhone' and 'Caf e Terrace' as you explore historic Arles, then visit Saint R emy de Provence where the troubled artist was hospitalized for over a year. Finally, see works by Van Gogh and other iconic artists at the unique Carrières de Lumières, a multimedia art installation housed in an old quarry.

Experience Varanasi on a sunrise cruise on the Ganges River followed by visits to several temples during a 5-hour tour accompanied by a private guide. Ride in a boat from Assi Ghat to Daswamedha Ghat, observe a puja ceremony at Kashi Vishwanath temple, and visit two more temples for a comprehensive overview of one of world's oldest living cities. Includes traditional vegetarian breakfast, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore three of Vancouver's most beautiful parks on this full-day guided tour: Capilano Canyon, Whytecliff Park and Lighthouse Park. In Capilano Canyon, admire the Lions mountains, reservoir and the Cleveland Dam. From Whytecliff Park, snap photos of the Bowen Island in Howe Sound. After a short hike to a beach lookout point, a scenic drive along the rugged coastline takes you to Lions Park, offering prime views of the Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Visit the economic and cultural center of Croatia on a sightseeing tour of Varaždin, a Baroque city located north of Zagreb. With the world's largest number of castles, the region of Hrvatsko Zagorje is also home to the magnificent TrakoÅ¡ā‡an Castle. Explore the riverside town and hilltop castle with your guide.

Treat your loved one to a sweet, Sedona-style Valentine's Day with a ride aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad complete with a chocolate tasting assortment. Cozy up in a vintage first-class coach outfitted with a plush love seat or bistro chairs to watch the passing scenery of historic mines, cliff dwellings, and desert wildlife through large picture windows. During the ride, indulge in a selection of chocolatey desserts including a chocolate fountain with marshmallows and other goodies to dip in the cocoa cascade.

Experience the colorful coastal town of Valparaiso like a local on a fascinating full-day tour from Santiago. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, stroll through serpentine streets to discover historical and cultural highlights. Ride elevators to hilltops to enjoy panoramic ocean vistas; sample delicious local specialties like chorrillana in ambient eateries; and sip refreshing beer in some of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site's best bars.

Visit the Baroque city of Varazdin and take in Trakoscan Castle on a full-day, guided tour from Zagreb that explores Croatia's history, architecture, and art. Join a local guide for a walking tour through the beautiful center of Varazdin, then head to the 13th century castle to see rooms filled with paintings, weapons, and artifacts. This full-day Varazdin and Trakoscan Castle tour includes pickup and drop-off in centrally-located Zagreb hotels, and it's limited to 15 people for personal service from the guide.

See two of Italy's greatest archeological sites on this exciting guided tour of the Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale. Leave Taormina with a local guide and be prepared to get very acquainted with Ancient Greek statuary and architecture, as well as, as centuries-old monuments from the Roman Empire. See the amazing collection of mosaics and even an ancient hunting lodge.

Discover the colourful fishing village of Valparaiso and the garden city of Viña del Mar on this full-day tour of Chile's Pacific Coast gems, including hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Santiago. Explore the UNESCO-listed historic quarter of Valparaiso, admire the views from the hilltop elevator and visit the house museum of Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda (optional). Then, marvel over the landmark flower clock and cool off at the beaches of Viña del Mar.

Visit two of the well-known islands in the Venice lagoon and dine on a splendid seafood lunch during this 4.5-hour boat tour of Murano and Burano. Explore the islands famous for glass and lace, respectively, traveling by boat through the lagoon. Savor local seafood during lunch in a traditional osteria in Burano.

Take off from Aix-en-Provence to visit Moustiers Ste-Marie and Manosque on this 9-hour tour. Along the way, visit remarkable sights, such as Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon), Lake of Ste-Croix, and Notre Dame de Lorette. Plus make a stop to tour the high-end cosmetics company, L'Occitane's factory.