Day Trips & Excursions

Immerse yourself in the charming atmosphere of medieval Dubrovnik during this 11-hour city sightseeing trip offering plenty of free time for independent exploration. Start with a guided tour of the city, including the Sponza Palace, the Franciscan Monastery, and Europe's oldest pharmacy. Then set off on your own, allowing time for an optional lunch, a walk along the city walls, or a cable car ride with captivating views.

Experience the beauty of the Italian Riviera with a shopping day trip from Cannes to the unique markets of San Remo and Bordighera of northern Italy. Drive along the exceptionally beautiful coastline in a minivan while your guide shares local insight into the area's history and culture. Enjoy more than 2 hours of leisure time to shop at the markets, and stop for an authentic Italian lunch and visit of Dolceacqua (own expense). Numbers are limited to eight people for a personalized small-group tour.

Experience two natural highlights of the Elbe River region outside of Dresden on this day trip to Bohemian Switzerland National Park and Saxon Switzerland National Park. Don't be fooled by the names"”you're not heading into Switzerland. You'll actually cross the border into the Czech Republic to visit Bohemian Switzerland, which lies adjacent to Saxon Switzerland, on the German side. See sites like the Bastei Bridge, and take a short hike to Pravcicka Gate. 

The magnificent scenery of the Lake District National Park is even more magical during the winter months, but it can be tricky to navigate the icy roads without a guide. This half-day tour visits highlights such as Windermere, Hawkshead village, Tarn Hows, and Yewdale Valley, and includes a scenic cruise across Lake Windermere.

Discover the secluded secrets of the Basque Country on an explorative 5-hour excursion from Bilbao. Uncover rural villages, picturesque palaces and historical monument with an accomplished guide, visiting significant landmarks like the Sanctuary of Arantazazu and the Basque Country's oldest university. Admire luscious landscapes and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel on this enriching adventure.

Get acquainted with Malta on this comprehensive, full-day tour around the island. With a guide to accompany you, you'll visit some of Malta's most impressive architectural treasures. See the Mosta Dome and the Dingli Cliffs, and watch local craftspeople at work in Ta Qali Crafts Village. Enjoy free time at San Anton Botanical Garden, and savor a 3-course lunch with wine at a typical Maltese restaurant.

Be active while exploring Slovenian coast and enjoy paddle-boarding experience, which has been voted "Best Summer Tour" 2016 and2017!You will soak up the sun while paddle-boarding, explore Mediterranean gem, the old town of Piran on your own, walk thought the underground UNESCO protected Skocjan caves and and visit the local karst farm, taste local specialties and home-produced spirits. Introductory sup course is included, so anybody who can swim can join, all equipment is provided.

Discover the magical traditions of Slovenia during this 5-hour tour form Koper. A friendly local guide will take you to historic Socerb Castle and nearby Holy Cave. In the village of Hrastovlje, visit the Church of the Holy Trinity and see the historic Danse Macabre fresco. Spend time wandering the town, admiring artifacts and seeing the work of the local painter Joō¾e Pohlen. Your visit will end in a picturesque farmhouse with a meal of delicious traditional food and wine.

Sugar-cube houses, Moorish fortresses, and the Mediterranean coast await you on this half-day tour to Frigiliana and Nerja. Begin with a pickup from Costa del Sol, and then travel by air-conditioned coach to the village of Frigiliana. Wander along narrow streets thronged with snug houses, enjoy a guided tour of the village's Moorish stronghold, and walk along the cliffside promenade. Then, continue to nearby Nerja, once a sleepy fishing village. Explore the postcard-perfect Old Town, and upgrade your tour to include a visit to the prehistoric Caves of Nerja.

On this tour you will get to see:Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District. Near Sawrey village which Beatrix visited often, used as inspiration for her illustrations and where she happily settled and married. Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit. Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat. Hawkshead village Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix  and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District. Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter.

With influences from across Europe and beautiful countryside to explore, the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a melting pot of rich culture and natural attractions. On this tour, see traditional Lipizzan horses at the Lipica Stud Farm and visit the UNESCO"“listed ō kocjan Caves in neighboring Slovenia. Delve into north eastern Italy's historic traditions and beautiful landscapes, with round-trip travel from Trieste included.

Explore Slovenia's lesser known cities for a genuine experience during this small-group guided tour, departing from central Ljubljana. You may know the appeal of Ljubljana, but during this tour you will reach deep into Slovenia's rich culture. You'll see Slovenia's second largest city and stroll the charming streets of Ptuj. Then it's on to Jeruzalem, a village in the heart of Slovenia's thriving wine country. Each stop offers a different side of Slovenia. This tour is limited to eight people for a truly personalized experience.

Take in the magical Blue Grotto with this small-group day trip from Sorrento that includes Anacapri. Join your knowledgeable guide to see the stunning blue light in the waters of the Blue Grotto. Continue to Anacapri for some free time to explore the pretty island town.

On this full-day trip from Warsaw, you'll discover the Paulite Monastery of Jasna Góra "”a sacred structure home to the painting of Black Madonna. Alongside your guide, you'll travel to Poland's most popular pilgrimage site and tour the treasure-filled monastery. Marvel at the painting of the Black Madonna in the Chapel of Our Lady; see the blood-stained cassock of John Paul II; and admire paintings by Jerzy Duda Gracz in the Golghota Gallery. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour "” limited to eight people.

Discover some of Mallorca's top attractions on a day trip to the Majorica Pearl Shop and Cavern of the Dragon (also known as Caves of the Drach or Cuevas del Drach). Head to the town of Manacor to learn how the famous Majorica pearls are made, and discover the fascinating 1.5-mile-long (2.4-km) Cavern of the Dragon, which has an impressive height of 82 feet (25 meters)! You'll also enjoy a boat trip on Lake Martel (one of the world's largest underground lakes), listen to a live classical music concert and watch a spectacular light show! Finish the day with a panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto Cristo and a liqueur tasting in Manacor.

Spend a day exploring Slovenia during this 6-hour tour to a Lipica Stud Farm and the Skocjan Caves from Koper. Your friendly local guide will usher you around the picturesque Lipica region for gorgeous aerial views and fantastic natural attractions. You'll visit the historic Lipica Stud Farm, origin of the Lipizzan horse, where you can tour the Lipikum Museum and spend time with the horses. Next you'll head to the natural ō kocjan Caves, a UNESCO-listed underground cave system full of giant stalactites, water rapids, and lakes. Wander through an underground canyon and tour the open-air ō kocjan Caves Regional Park at the end of the tour.

Visit the Beatrix Potter house and some of the Lake District's prettiest locations on this 4.5-hour afternoon tour from Windermere. After a scenic Lake Windermere cruise, travel through idyllic countryside to Hill Top, the Beatrix Potter home where the beloved children's author lived during the early 1900s. See the garden and rooms left as she would have known them, and learn about her life here. Finish with a visit to the quaint village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school; and Tarn Hows, one of Lakeland's most gorgeous spots.

Play king of the road on this private full-day tour along the Transfagarasan Highway, starting in Sibiu. Meet your professional driver and guide in Sibiu, then strap into your personal car and kick back for the ride of a lifetime, on one of Romania's most iconic roads. Watch the dramatic Carpathian Mountains roll by beyond the window as you listen to your choice of music. Just be sure to make a few pitstops along the way, at some of Romania's friendly towns.

Escape to the islands of Herreninsel and Fraueninsel in the Chiemsee, Bavaria's largest lake, on this full-day rail trip from Munich. Enjoy a guided tour of the stunning Herrenchiemsee Palace, modeled after the Palace of Versailles and one of King Ludwig II's homes on Herreninsel Island. Then explore the historic Fraueninsel Island, whose origins date back 1,300 years, at leisure. Round-trip train ticket included. Castle admission and boat rides additional.

Visit two of Slovenia's most fascinating sights with a day trip to the Lipica Stud Farm and Skocjan Caves from Lljubljana. With this tour, you'll travel to one of the oldest stud farms in the world and learn about the origins of the mystical, white Lipizzan horse as you walk through the stables and grounds of this gorgeous old-time farm. Then, you'll visit the ō kocjan Caves to explore the largest underground river canyon in the world.