Day Trips & Excursions

Maximize time in Portugal with a full-day tour to the two heritage cities of Braga and Guimaraes. After getting picked up at your hotel in Porto, explore the historic center and striking castle of Guimaraes plus the Cathedral in Braga. Learn about each town's history from your guide and relax over a traditional Portuguese lunch including Vinho Verde, a wine produced locally.

Save time but preserve the benefits of independence on this private tour that checks off not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites in just one day. Traveling with your private driver/guide, see the 10th-century Boyana Church with its medieval frescoes, followed by the Rila Monastery with its 14th-century tower. Tour includes door-to-door transport but excludes entrance fees.

See Slovakia's vibrant capital city on this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Led by an expert guide, explore the city's top attractions, including Michael's Gate and Grassalkovich Palace. Afterward, enjoy lunch and some free time to wander on your own. Upgrade your ticket to return to Vienna on a scenic Danube River cruise via high-speed catamaran.

Head to the English south coast on a day trip from Oxford, and spend time in Brighton and Portsmouth. After leaving the university city, you'll travel south to Portsmouth where the city's Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and ships await. See Admiral Nelson's HMS Victory and landmarks such as the Emirates Spinnaker Tower, then continue to the seaside city of Brighton. Tour the twisting narrow streets of the Lanes, then enjoy free time to shop or stroll along the sweeping pebble beach and famous pier.

Explore the famous bridge across the River Kwai on a joint or private full-day tour from Bangkok. Explore Thailand's wartime history and heritage by visiting two moving cemeteries lined with the gravestones of allied prisoners of war. Learn the tragic stories of the Commonwealth and Dutch soldiers that were captured in Singapore and forced to build a 'Death Railway' through the thick jungles of eastern Thailand.

Take a break from the city on a day trip to the nearby villages of Prejmer, Rasnov, Bran, and Sinaia. Visit historic landmarks including Prejmer's fortified church and Castle Bran, and learn about their associated history and legends from your guide. Travel the region's varied landscape with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and save time finding a meeting point with round-trip transfer from your Brasov hotel.

Get stunning views of the Andes Mountains on board the FIRTS CLASS Inca Rail train from Cusco. Journey back in time and explore the "Lost City of the Incas" at the ruins of Machu Picchu.Travel with maximum comfort and space on board; delight an exquisite gourmet menu prepared using Andean organic ingredients like trout, quinoa, aguaymanto accompanied by a selection of wines. In addition, a welcome cocktail and a variety of warm and cold natural drinks.The new First Class features a luxurious Observatory-Lounge carriage offering live music, bar and a balcony to admire the most incredible scenery.Without a doubt, this makes for a voyage filled full of details that evoke all the colours and flavours of Peruvian culture!

Discover the best of Istanbul on a full-day tour that covers the city by land and boat. Your small group travels by comfortable minibus around the city to see attractions including the Spice Bazaar, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace and the vibrant Ortaköy district. You'll also enjoy a relaxing sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus River, have lunch with a view on Camlica Hill, and cross the Bosphorus Bridge - which links the continents of Europe and Asia. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the day.

Discover Istanbul's landmarks as well as its often-overlooked Asian side on a full day tour of the Bosphorus. Visit attractions including the Dolmabahçe Palace, Çamlā±ca Hill, and Rumeli fortress, and forget the guidebook with insights provided by your guide. Travel between dispersed locations with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, absorb sweeping views on a sightseeing cruise, and keep energized for a full day's sightseeing with buffet lunch included in the price.

Explore New York City on this full-day adventure from Boston. Fly from Beantown to the Big Apple, then enjoy a day of sightseeing on board a double-decker bus. See many of the city's famous attractions, from Times Square to the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. Customize the tour to meet individual needs. Include stops for shopping, visit a museum or attend a concert or theater performance. This exciting tour includes all the necessary transfers, lunch and a Boston hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls on this 4-hour sightseeing tour from Foz do Iguaçu. Travel deep into Iguaçu National Park for the region's best, up-close views of Devil's Throat. Trek the Cataratas trail to view the falls from both above and below, truly getting a sense of the power and majesty of this natural wonder. Learn about the flora and fauna in the area from your local guide along the way. Round-trip transportation from Foz do Iguaçu hotels is included.

Explore the charm valley of Ourika, a poular area where you can chill and walk, you will visit a romantic garden, then you take the road to go uo and up toward the core of High Atlas Mountains. The High Atlas is a true paradise for hikers, filled with beautiful trails and sweeping views of northern African terrain.

Start the day with a hot Aussie breakfast in the company of a cute koala and its keeper departing from Palm Cove. See crocodiles up close and take a boat cruise on Hartley's Lagoon where you can witness crocodiles feeding. Get up close to kangaroos, wallabies, snakes, cassowaries, quolls and other iconic Australian wildlife. Enjoy entertaining and educational wildlife presentations throughout the day. Optional professional koala holding photos are also available (extra cost applies).

Let a guide showcase the Great Ocean Road during this day trip from Melbourne. Take postcard-worthy snaps of iconic spots such as Teddy's Lookout, Mt Defiance and the Twelve Apostles. Your itinerary includes morning tea plus a luncheon of locally sourced seafood at La Bimba Restaurant at Apollo Bay. Upgrade your tour by reserving one of the best seats in the minibus, positioned in the front for added comfort and optimal viewing of Australia's incredible coastline. Numbers are limited to 11 people, allowing for a small-group experience.

Immerse yourself in the legends of Transylvania with a visit to Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress. Departing from Braşov, the half-day hour tour begins with a stop at Râșnov to explore its imposing, 13th-century fortress. Next up is Bran Castle, also known as 'Dracula's Castle' - a hilltop estate that conjures up visions of howling wolves and bats fluttering in the moonlight. Wander the castle's Gothic chambers and learn about its ties to Bram Stoker's undead antihero. Upgrade to extend your tour to the beautifully ornate Peleș Castle.

Unlike most other Blue Mountains day trips, this experience includes breakfast with the kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park, making it an ideal choice for nature lovers. Rather than worrying about the timings of public transport, you'll travel from Sydney in climate-controlled comfort and explore the Blue Mountains National Park, home to the iconic Three Sisters and Scenic World, with a guide. Plus, included lunch and round-trip hotel transfers make for a seamless experience.

Leave Istanbul's busy streets for a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise, scenic park and Sultan's palace on a full-day, small-group tour of Istanbul. Spot the elegant mansions and stone fortifications that face the Bosphorus Strait, and enjoy unique views of the city from the water. Cross the iconic bridge that links Europe and Asia, then enjoy lunch with panoramic views from the top of Camlica Hill. Lose yourself in the world of sultans and courtiers in the sprawling Dolmabahçe Palace, a stunning example of Neoclassical architecture from the Ottoman period.

Visit Boston on an 8-hour tour from New Hampshire for a chance to see some of the United States' top historical attractions in one of its most attractive cities. Check out landmarks such as Quincy Market, Boston Common, and Newbury Street, and take a sightseeing tour on an amphibious vehicle known as a 'duck,' which travels on both land and water. Lunch in Boston's North End is included.

Discover the Dalmatian island of Brac on this full-day tour from Split. Enjoy spectacular ocean views as you cruise out to Supetar, then explore the island in a 4x4, visiting the Braā olive oil museum, the famous Zlatni Rat beach, and the Vidova Gora viewpoint. Lunch and round-trip transport is included.

Making your own day trip to Bucharest from Brasov means going by hire car or train, and missing the historical context of a guide's commentary. This private trip delivers: with private transport, guided Bucharest touring, and a side trip to Sinaia to see Peles Castle, a former residence of Romania's royal family. Plus, your Bucharest sightseeing includes a visit to the 1980s Parliament Palace, commissioned by communist dictator Nicolas Ceausescu.