Budget Travel Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025
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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Rivers & Seas Visitied
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European Tapestry
- Amsterdam : Welcome dinner; canal cruise with Local Guide; visit a major diamond center
- Rhine cruise:
- Heidelberg: Take pictures of the castle; enjoy a beer at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg
- Black forest: Woodcarving demonstration; enjoy Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake)
- Rhine falls:
- Lucerne: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
- Vaduz: Visit the capital of Liechtenstein
- Innsbruck: Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
- Venice: Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; dinner at Rossopomodoro restaurant
- Rome : Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
- Florence : Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
- Pisa: Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
- Nice: Drive along the Promenade des Anglais
- Lyon : Orientation
- Paris: Guided sightseeing, enjoy a Seine cruise
- A tapestry takes distinct colors and threads, and weaves them together into a beautiful design
- That’s exactly what this European tour—European Tapestry—does
Eastern US & Canada Discovery with New York City
- Boston : Sightseeing tour; harbor cruise
- Franconia notch state park : See the White Mountains
- QuÉbec city : Sightseeing with Local Guide; special dinner on Ile d’Orléans in a restored flour mill
- MontrÉal : Sightseeing with Local Guide; visit Notre Dame Basilica
- Ottawa : Sightseeing with Local Guide; visit the Parliament of Canada
- Toronto : Sightseeing
- Niagara falls : Sightseeing cruise
- Lancaster : Visit and dinner with an Amish family
- Washington dc : Sightseeing with Local Guide; farewell dinner
- Philadelphia : Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
- New york: City Sightseeing; harbor cruise
- Savor the diversity and enchantment of the great cities of the Northeast and Canada on this enticing US tour
- Your vacation begins in Boston and ends in New York City with overnights also in Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lancaster, and Washington DC
Bonnie Scotland with London
- Glasgow : Welcome dinner; orientation drive
- Loch lomond: Cruise the loch
- Glengoyne : Guided tour of the whisky distillery
- Stirling : Visit Stirling Castle
- Fort william:
- Glenfinnan : Take pictures of the monument and the Harry Potter viaduct
- Mallaig–armadale: Cross the Sound of Sleat by ferry
- Culloden moor: Visit the battle site’s visitor centerTOMINTOUL
- St. andrews: Practice at the Golf Center
- Edinburgh : Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle, visit the former Royal Yacht Britannia and enjoy dinner at a local restaurantEDINBURGH-LONDON
- Famous for its historic castles, fascinating and often bloody history, breath-taking scenery, lively cities, charming villages, and the legendary Loch Ness monster, Scotland fills visitors with a sense of magic and delight
- On this Scotland tour you’ll get an introduction to this enchanting country, starting with a guided tour of a whiskey distillery north of Glasgow and ending in fascinating Edinburgh
Patagonia: Journey to the End of the World
- Santiago : Visit Santa Rita Winery with a wine-making experience; Santiago sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit La Vega Central Market and a local pub
- Puerto natales : Visit Milódon Cave
- Torres del paine national park: Stay inside the national park; Torres del Paine National Park sightseeing, view Lago Grey; see Los Cuernos, Salto Grande, Laguna Azul, Cascada Paine, and Laguna Inges; Organic cocktail demonstration
- El calafate : Cruise Lago Argentino, see Upsala Glacier, and visit Estancia Cristina; visit Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno Glacier
- Ushuaia : Cruise the Beagle Channel to Martillo Island; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park
- Buenos aires : Private wine tasting with sommelier and dinner at a local restaurant; city sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Recoleta Cemetery; Tango lesson, dinner, and Tango show
- Explore the thrilling and unspoiled vastness of the Patagonia region on this journey to the end of the world
- Starting in the lively capital city of Santiago, jump right into the fun of this tour by heading to Santa Rita Winery, where you’ll learn about the wine-making process and taste, blend, and bottle your own wine to take home with you! On your tour of Santiago you’ll be surprised at how a city of so many people can be so well kept and vibrant—a city packed with local parks, artwork at every turn, and European-style squares
Yellowstone Winter Wonderland
- Jackson : Sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge; Grand Teton National Park; farewell dinner
- Yellowstone national park: Snowcoach sightseeing; Upper Geyser Basin walking tour; Lamar Valley sightseeing
- The only thing more impressive than Yellowstone National Park in the summertime is Yellowstone in winter—a time when the place seems magical! On this Yellowstone National Park winter tour, see Old Faithful without the crowds, marvel at the snowy landscapes, admire the bison as they shake off the snow, and be amazed by steaming geysers
- Winter offers some of the best wildlife viewing because of the color contrasts between the animals and the snow, so have your cameras ready for animals such as bison, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, deer, and coyote
The Croatian
- Zagreb: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral
- Ljubljana: Guided sightseeing, visit the Town Hall’s inner court
- Postojna: Visit the caves
- Pula: Guided visit including the Amphitheater and Temple of Augustus
- Plitvice: Guided walking tour in the national park
- Zadar: Guided walking tour through the Old Town to the main square
- Trogir: Visit the historic city
- Split: Dinner at a local restaurant; guided walking tour, visit Diocletian’s Palace
- Dubrovnik: Guided walking tour; visit Rector’s Palace; farewell dinner
- Spectacular scenery, historical sights, and special experiences await you on this fantastic tour concentrating on Croatia
- Along the way, overnight in Zagreb, Opatija, Zadar, Split, and Dubrovnik in Croatia, and in Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana
Iceland Adventure
- Reykjavik : Welcome dinner; orientation; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
- HellisheiÐarvirkjun: Visit the geothermal heat and electric power station
- Geysir : Admire the hot springs; taste local specialties and drink a glass of schnapps
- Gullfoss : Marvel at the waterfall
- Thingvellir: Walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and the European tectonic plates
- Hauganes: Boat cruise, see whales in their natural habitat
- Akureyri : Orientation, visit the Botanical Garden
- GoÐafoss: See the “Waterfall of the Gods”
- Lake mÝvatn: Stop at the Mývatn Nature Baths
- Dettifoss: Admire the most powerful waterfall in Europe
- BorgarfjÖrÐur eystri: Walking tour
- Lake jÖkulsÁrlÓn: See the setting of James Bond’s Die Another Day and see the largest glacier in Europe
- Skaftafell: Drive through the national parkSELJALANDSFOSS
- Iceland is a country known for its natural wonders: glaciers, active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, geothermal areas, roaring rivers, majestic waterfalls, and beautiful lakes
- On this Iceland tour, you will start and end in Reykjavik, and you'll witness these natural wonders while enjoying fun and unique experiences
Turkish Delight
- Istanbul : Welcome dinner, and a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing including visits to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and Grand Bazaar; receive the famous Evil Eye Turkish amulet; visit the Underground Cistern
- Bursa: Guided sightseeing including visits to the Green Ottoman Complex and the Great Mosque
- Gordion: Guided visit of the excavation museum and King Midas’ Earth Tumulus
- Ankara : Guided sightseeing including visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Cappadocia: Guided visit of the Rock Chapels and a Rock-Cut Cave House and taste Turkish coffee or tea with the family; see the Castle of Uchisar; visit the underground city of Özkonak; group picture; guided visit of the Caravansary of Sultanhani
- Konya: Guided sightseeing including Dervish Mevlana Monastery, Karatay Medrese, and Ince Minaret
- Pamukkale: Guided visit of the Hierapolis
- Ephesus : Guided visit of the archaeological site and Chapel of the Virgin Mary
- Pergamum: Guided visit of the Pergamum Museum and Asclepion
- Troy area: Guided visit of the archaeological site of Troy; lecture on healthy detox Mediterranean cuisine and learn how to prepare Turkish bread
- Dardanelles: Ferry crossing of the Straits
- Anzac: Pay tribute to the fallen war heroes at the cemetery
- As a cradle of civilization, Turkey is a country with many ancient ruins and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as friendly people and historical mosques, churches, and museums
- On this in-depth Turkey tour, you’ll visit many of these amazing sites, drive through its spectacular scenery, and be accompanied by an expert Tour Director who will help bring this country to life with in-depth, firsthand knowledge of the history, culture, and insider secrets
America's Historic East with Extended Stay in Was ...
- Washington dc : Sightseeing with a Local Guide
- Mount vernon : Visit George Washington’s home FREDERICKSBURG
- Yorktown: Visit Yorktown Historical Battlefield
- Williamsburg: Exclusive performance by professional historian; visit Colonial Williamsburg; Colonial-style dinner
- Jamestown: Visit Jamestown settlement
- Richmond: Visit St. John’s Church
- Monticello: Visit Thomas Jefferson’s beloved home
- Shenandoah national park : Sightseeing
- Harpers ferry : Visit Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
- Gettysburg: Visit Gettysburg National Military Park; Dobbin House Tavern experience; Ulysses S. Grant historical interpreter
- Valley forge : Visit Valley Forge National Historic Park
- Philadelphia : Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall; farewell dinnerWASHINGTON DC
- On this East Coast tour, discover the historic national treasures prominent in America’s history
- Step back in time in Jamestown settlement, the first permanent English settlement in the new world, and Colonial Williamsburg, where costumed villagers re-enact life in 18th -century Virginia
America's Musical Heritage with Extended Stay in ...
- Nashville: Sightseeing with a Local Guide including a visit to Honky Tonk Row; visit the Country Music Hall of Fame; visit and make a recording at RCA Studio B; reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry
- Memphis: Visit Sun Studios and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music; sightseeing tour with a Local Guide; visit Graceland
- Clarksdale: Visit the Delta Blues Museum; lunch at Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero Blues Club
- Greenwood: Orientation tour including sites from the movie The Help
- Indianola: Visit the B.B. King Museum
- Natchez: Enjoy dinner at an antebellum mansion
- Frogmore: Visit a cotton plantation; Louisiana Delta Music Museum
- Lafayette: Special program at Martin Accordions; cruise on the Atchafalaya Basin
- Great river road: Guided visit of Houmas House Plantation
- New orleans: Sightseeing, Mississippi River lunch cruise, farewell dinner
- On this Southern US tour, visit the cities and landmarks that have influenced America’s musical heritage—country, rock-n-roll, soul, blues, and jazz with Elvis Presley also thrown into the mix
- Start in Nashville and visit the Country Music Hall of Fame; RCA Studio B, one of the country’s most important recording studios; and the Grand Ole Opry, where you have reserved seats
Footsteps of Apostle Paul - Faith-Based Travel
- Thessalonika : Guided sightseeing, excursion to ancient Philippi and Kavala
- Veria : Visit the Bema of Apostle Paul
- Meteora: Guided visit of Holy Monastery of Varlaam and St. Stephen
- Cruising : Three-night cruise to Mykonos; Kusadasi (Turkey), with included shore excursions to Kusadasi
- Corinth : Guided visit of the excavations
- Experience Greek history and culture and learn more about early Christianity as you visit some of the places associated with the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul and the New Testament
- From the iconic religious sites retracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul to historic wonders like the Acropolis in Athens and a final touch of relaxation as you cruise the Aegean islands, this is a truly inspirational vacation
Paris, Normandy, & Châteaux Country
- Paris : Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the courtyard of Les InvalidesGIVERNY
- Normandy beaches: Visit Juno Beach Center and Park, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach with the Monument to the Braves, and the American Cemetery and MemorialBAYEUX
- Mont st. michel: Guided visit of the abbey
- ChÂteaubriant: Morning break
- Angers: Take pictures of the castleLOIRE VALLEY
- Civray de touraine: Wine tasting at the Père Auguste wine cellar
- Chartres: Visit the gothic cathedral
- This France tour is the perfect way to see the highlights of Paris plus Brittany, the Loire Valley, and the World War II landing beaches in Normandy in a short amount of time
- Beautiful scenery combined with famous landmarks, charming châteaux, and fascinating history sum up this tour—with overnights in Paris, elegant Deauville, Caen, Mont St
Southern Charms
- Atlanta : Sightseeing including the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site; traditional Southern dinner at Pittypat’s Porch
- Charleston: Orientaton tour; visit Boone Hall Plantations & Gardens with special Gullah lunch and presentation
- Beaufort: Carriage tour
- Savannah: Visit the American Prohibition Museum with a drink in the speakeasy; sightseeing by Trolley
- St. simons island: Visit this charming island
- Jekyll island : Guided trolley sightseeing tour; farewell lunch at the historic Jekyll Island Club
- Experience the beautiful scenery, rich history, and vibrant cultures of the South on this southern U
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Highlights of Spain and Portugal
- Barcelona : Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica, panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill
- Madrid : Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
- Cordoba : Guided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs
- Seville : Guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter; dinner at El Palacio Andaluz restaurant with Flamenco entertainment
- AzeitÃo: Visit a traditional tile workshop
- Lisbon : Guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and the Church with the tomb of Vasco da Gama; a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant
- This marvelous vacation offers two-night-stays each in Spain’s and Portugal’s most famous cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and Lisbon, with guided sightseeing including the most popular sights
- Fans of art and architecture are sure to be delighted by the visits to Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Basilica, architect Gaudi's masterpiece
Classical Greece
- Athens : Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis
- Corinth : Guided visit
- Mycenae : Guided visit of the excavations and museum
- Epidaurus : Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater
- Olympia : Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum; learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer
- Delphi : Guided visit of the excavations, visit the Archaeological Museum; learn to dance the sirtaki and have a glass of Ouzo
- Meteora area : Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries
- Thermopylae : Guided visit
- You've seen photos of the ancient Acropolis in Athens, dating back to the 5th century BC—now’s your chance to see it in person
- You've watched the Olympics on TV—now’s your chance to walk among the remains in Olympia, where the Olympics began in 776 BC
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