Private Day Trips

Just one hour from Shanghai, spend a full day in the water town of Zhouzhuang - renowned as the 'Venice of the East.' See buildings that date to the Ming and Qing dynasties and the historic Shen House, a grand residence with beautiful grounds, along with Milou Tower and Chengxu Taoist Temple. Admire the scenic canals, stone bridges and atmospheric lanes of this lovely town, which is one of China's top destinations. Travel with an informative private guide with hotel pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle.

Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Classical Gardens of Suzhou and the water village of Zhouzhuang on a full-day private tour from Shanghai. Visit the gardens of Suzhou (Humble Administrator's Garden), created from the 11th to 19th centuries and considered masterpieces of classical Chinese garden design. After lunch, cruise the canals of Zhouzhuang aboard a traditional Chinese gondola and admire the Ming- and Qing-era architecture that lines the waterways of the 'Venice of the East.' Includes private guide and vehicle, lunch, silk factory stop, and all transportation.

Visit Meknes and Volubilis on a private day trip from Fez that takes you on a journey through Morocco's long and varied history. As you tour Meknes, once the capital of Morocco, see sites like the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the monumental gates. Then continue to Volubilis, a World Heritage site, for a look at architecture that includes some of North Africa's most well preserved Roman ruins.

Experience Egypt's rich history and culture on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in Alexandria, marvel at the Great Pyramids and Sphinx and learn their ancient stories from your informative guide. Take a desert camel ride to the Sakkara Country Club for a delicious lunch (included in the tour price), stop by the necropolis of Sakkara, and discover the art of ancient writing at the Papyrus Institute.

Explore ancient treasures and Cairo's Islamic heritage on a full-day, private tour of the city that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel and all entrance fees. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see the world's largest collection of Egyptian artifacts, then tour the Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, the Gayer Anderson Museum, and the Blue Mosque near Cairo's medieval Citadel of Saladin.

Shun the crowds that beset Luxor's star attractions - without braving Egyptian traffic yourself - on this fascinating day trip. First, visit Abydos, the main cult center of the god Osiris and home to the beautifully preserved Temple of Seti I. Next, journey to Dendera, with the Temple of Hathor and its stunning astrological roof. Tailor-made for lovers of ancient Egypt, this tour includes a private Egyptologist guide.

Spend your morning observing stunning pandas at the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base. A private guide will be with you to show you around the facility before heading to the Sanxingdui Museum in the afternoon. There, you will admire the striking exhibits that hold massive cultural importance to those in Chengdu. After your 8-hour day, your guide will bring you back to your accommodations.

Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World on this full-day private tour from Beijing to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Enjoy the beautiful views from the top and experience fewer crowds since this section of the wall is farther from Beijing. Enjoy a local Chinese lunch and then head to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City where you can learn about China's rich history and culture.

Get up close to Chinese wildlife and ancient culture on a full-day tour from Chengdu. You have the option to take a private tour or join up with a group. Regardless, you relax in comfortable round trip transportation from your hotel.  Entrance is included to both the Leshan Grand Buddha and Chengdu Panda Base, where you also enjoy engaging tours with your guide.

Discover the wonders of China's imperial past, as well as its present-day highlights, on this full-day, private tour. After meeting your guide at your Beijing hotel, you'll travel beyond city limits to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. Take a cable car up to explore further, and hike along this Wonder of the World. Next, continue to the Ming Dynasty Tombs on the edge of the city, and visit the grand Dingling Tomb. Finally, venture to the Bird's Nest: the stadium built for the 2008 Olympics.

Visit Hangzhou and a tea village on this private 9-hour trip from Shanghai. Travel to the historical city of Hangzhou and enjoy a cruise on West Lake, admiring the surrounding mist-cloaked hillsides, pavilions, and willows. After a Chinese lunch, explore Meijiawu, a traditional tea farming village nestled in emerald slopes. See the teahouses and sample the local Dragon Well tea before returning to Shanghai. Entrance fees, lunch, and private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Journey through one of China's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Jiuzhaigou Valley, on this private, 8-hour tour. With round-trip transport included, enjoy a bus ride around the national park, and catch sight of the tranquil beauty it's known for worldwide. From the bamboo forests that line Panda Lake to the cascading falls at Shuzheng Waterfall, see just what makes this place so special. Plus 20 giant pandas call the park home, so keep an eye out for them during your tour, too. 

Leave Marrakech behind for a stress-free day of exploring Berber villages and Atlas Mountain landscapes, with round-trip transport from your hotel in Marrakech. With a private guide accompanying you along the way, travel at your own pace, discovering remote Berber villages, embarking on a camel ride, and trekking along a scenic mountain trail. There'll also be time for lunch in a Berber home.

Discover three of Jordan’s historical wonders on this private 4-hour tour from Amman. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, visit Madaba, dubbed the ‘City of Mosaics,’ to see the incredible Madaba Mosaic Map at the Church of St George. Admire this 6th-century floor mosaic map of the Holy Land before heading to Mt Nebo, where Moses reputedly saw the Promised Land. Absorb the views of the Holy Land and church mosaics at the summit, and then visit UNESCO-listed Um Rassas, whose Roman, Byzantine and Muslim ruins include further, wonderful church floor mosaics.

Classical One-day Shanghai Highlight Tour with Public transportation will allow tourists to have a comprehensive understanding about Shanghai in an affordable, flexible and authentic way. How to see Shanghai in a limited time with limited budget, this is the best tour for you !

Maximize time in Scotland with this private full-day tour outside Edinburgh. Explore central Scotland and the lower Highlands with visits to Stirling Castle, Duone Castle, and the Trossachs National Park. Learn about culture and history from your private guide as you see local landmarks including the medieval heart of the city of Stirling, the small town of Aberfoyle, and the Deanston whisky distillery.

Sample the highlights of Beijing, visit the Great Wall, and enjoy a cable car and/or toboggan ride on this action-packed private tour that's perfect for families. Tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City before enjoying an authentic Chinese lunch, then explore the Mutianyu Great Wall with your dedicated guide. Tour includes a separate driver for maximum attention.

Discover the Nubian monuments of Abu Simbel and visit a small Nubian village on an 8-hour, private tour from Aswan that includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from your Aswan hotel. Visit a pair of temples carved from the mountainside in the 13th century BC, then learn about Nubian life and culture in a traditional community. This private, full-day tour accommodates your group of up to 8 people, with an early departure to take advantage of the cooler morning hours.

Swap bustling Beijing for two of northern China's greatest attractions on this private day trip. Visit the underground Dingling Tomb, the mausoleum of 16th-century Emperor Zhu Yijun; and learn about the country's imperial Ming dynasties. After a Chinese lunch, take a cruise along the Longqing Gorge, admiring the emerald peaks, cliffs, and blue-green lakes of this epic river canyon. Entrance fees, boat trip, and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover Sri Lanka's alluring southwest coast and Galle on a private day trip from Colombo. Drive along the coastal expressway to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery to see the turtles it protects (own expense), and enjoy a boat ride around the wildlife-rich mangroves of the River Madhu. Later, choose to take a glass-bottom boat ride or snorkel, dive or surf at coral-ringed Hikkaduwa beach before a visit to historical Galle. Visit the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, built by the Dutch in the 1600s, and explore its cobbled lanes filled with shops and colonial buildings.