Cultural 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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New Year's Eve Down Under with Fiji
- Sydney : Sightseeing tour; visit the Opera House and botanic gardens, enjoy an animal encounter at the Taronga Zoo; New Year’s Eve harbor cruise with fireworks
- Cairns : Rainforest Skyrail; Kuranda Scenic Railway; Great Barrier Reef cruise with choice of activities
- Uluru (ayers rock) : Sightseeing tour around the base of the rock, visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas); sunset toast
- Alice springs : Sightseeing tour; visit the School of the Air and the Old Telegraph Station; Outback barbecue
- Melbourne : Sightseeing tour including Fitzroy Gardens; Colonial Tramcar Restaurant lunch
- Auckland : Sightseeing; dinner atop Auckland’s Sky Tower
- Waitomo : Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Rotorua : Enjoy a traditional Hangi dinner and Maori cultural performance; visit Rainbow Springs; behind-the-scenes visit at the Kiwi Encounter; visit the Agrodome and Te Puia
- Mount cook : Sightseeing in Mount Cook National Park; visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center
- Queenstown : Visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on Milford Sound; cruise on Lake Wakatipu; farm demonstration and farewell dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm
- Fiji : Sightseeing tour; visit the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Viseisei Village, stop at Vuda Lookout, Namaka Market, and Sri Siva Subramaniya Hindu Temple; Monograms Local Host service
- Vibrant cities, spectacular scenery, unique and adorable animals, and the world-famous Sydney fireworks on New Year's Eve…this Australia and New Zealand tour—with Fiji—has it all! You'll overnight in Sydney, Cairns, Uluru (Ayres Rock), Alice Springs, Melbourne, Auckland, Rotorua, Mount Cook, Queenstown, and Nadi
- Along the way, enjoy sightseeing and free time in the cities, opportunities to learn about the local cultures, and visits to some of the world's most scenic areas
Essential Europe
- Rome : Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; 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; pizza party at Finisterrae restaurant
- Venice : Private boat ride; visit St. Mark’s Square; glassblower demonstration; pasta dinner at local restaurant; private water-taxi ride through the Grand Canal
- Bellinzona: Visit the Castelgrande courtyard and enjoy a light lunch with wine
- Lucerne : Walking tour including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
- Paris : Guided sightseeing, enjoy a Seine cruise
- Paris–london: By high-speed Eurostar train
- London: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Rome, Florence, Venice, Lucerne, Paris, and London—these exciting and vibrant cities await you on this thrilling European tour
- Guided sightseeing tours will highlight the must-see attractions in each city, including the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum in Rome; the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, where you will see Michelangelo's famous David; the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, dating back to the 14th century; a Seine cruise in Paris, where you’ll enjoy great views of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower; and St
Peru Splendors
- Lima : Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit San Francisco Monastery; visit a local Peruvian food market; welcome dinner at a local Peruvian restaurant
- Sacred valley: Mother Earth Ceremony with a shaman; visit Awanakancha and Pisac; visit Ollantaytambo and a local home for a glimpse into rural Peruvian life
- Machu picchu: Take the Vistadome train through the Urubamba Valley; sightseeing with a Local Guide and a second entrance to the ruins on your second day in Machu Picchu
- Cusco: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; participate in a celebratory pasacalle (Andean parade); visit the cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery, Kenko, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman; farewell dinner
- From its amazing archaeological treasures to its gastronomic delights and from its rich history to its melting pot of cultures, Peru offers visitors a wide array of attractions—and on this tour, you’ll experience its highlights
- Lima is a cosmopolitan city steeped in history with pre-Columbian ruins, Spanish colonial buildings, and remnants of colonial mansions with lavish, Moorish-style balconies
South American Odyssey with Peru
- Rio de janeiro : Cable-car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain and Sugar Loaf cocktail party; sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Corcovado Mountain and the cathedral; Churrascaria dinner
- Iguassu falls : Sightseeing with a Local Guide on both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of Iguassu National Park; Ecological Jungle Train
- Buenos aires : Walking tour; visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Recoleta Cemetery; empanada cooking class; Tango lesson & show; visit a local estancia
- Bariloche: Sightseeing with a Local Guide; chairlift to Cerro Campanario; Andes lake crossingPUERTO MONTT
- Santiago : Guided city sightseeing; visit the cathedral; visit Concha y Toro Winery; farewell dinnerPERU
- Sample the unique cultures of South America on this thrilling vacation to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru, including stays in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Santiago, and Lima
- You’ll see some amazing scenery and natural wonders, starting with Iguassu Falls, located on the border of Brazil and Argentina
Historic Trains of the Old West with Albuquerque ...
- Denver: Sightseeing; farewell dinnerROYAL GORGE
- Take a ride back in time on an escorted vacation in Colorado and New Mexico
- Begin with sightseeing in the “Mile High City” of Denver, including the historic Union Station in stylish lower downtown (LoDo)
Grand France with 2 Nights in Nice & 3 Nights ...
- Welcome to France
- Guided tour
- Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
- Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided walk in Tournon or hike with your Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill
- Chardonnay excursion with tasting; Cheese tasting on board
- Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; TGV train from Dijon to Paris; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or guided hike in Les Andelys; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
- Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or "A Taste of Normandy" excursion
- Choice of guided tour, see the Astronomical Clock and visit to the cathedral or bike tour
- Choice of excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise or excursion to Napoleon and Josephine’s Château de Malmaison or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing or historic sights on “Heart of Paris” walking tour or walk with your Adventure Host
- Transfer to London by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class)
- Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays)
- Full day at leisure
- This fantastic European river cruise vacation showcases France’s breathtaking views, amazing history, and legendary culture
- Your adventure begins with two overnights in Nice on the French Riviera, then travel to Arles to board your Avalon Suite Ship®
Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers & Beyond
- Delhi: Visit Qutub Minar, Humayan’s Tomb, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib; rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar; welcome dinner with Indian cooking demonstration
- Agra : Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise by tonga, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri
- Bharatpur–ranthambore national park: Travel by train
- Ranthambore national park : Three game drives by open-air, 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle
- Jaipur: Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family featuring a sari- and turban-tying demonstration; visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, the City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal
- Discover India, a diverse country filled with a long history, a variety of languages, amazing monuments, and a rich cultural heritage
- On this India tour, you’ll visit some of India’s most famous sights and get to know the culture through special experiences
The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest
- Welcome to Budapest!
- Guided tour, see Heroes' Square
- Onboard welcome reception
- Scenic sailing, pass through Bratislava, free time in Vienna in the evening
- Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
- In Dürnstein guided tour; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley or biking with your Adventure Host; choice of guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; onboard wine tasting
- Guided walk
- Choice of guided walk, see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria or bike with your Adventure Host
- On board lecture; choice of guided sightseeing in Roth or hike with your Adventure Host or guided tour in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour
- This timeless European vacation begins with two nights in vibrant Budapest, Hungary, before your Danube River cruise with exciting stops in Austria and Germany
- In Budapest, Hungary’s lively capital, marvel at the eight bridges spanning the river and enjoy an introduction to the city by a local expert who shows you the must-see sights
Balkan Discovery
- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of beer experience or guided tour in Vukovar; choice of guided tour with wine tasting or guided bike tour in Ilok
- Choice of Novi Sad guided tour with hike to Petrovaradin Fortress or honey and wine tasting
- Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; on board lecture
- Choice of visit to Golubač fortress or visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
- Choice of guided tour to Baba Vida Fortress and Belogradchik, see the rock formations or visit a local winery with wine tasting
- Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi or a guided sightseeing in Rousse
- Experience the extraordinary destinations of Eastern Europe on this Danube River cruise adventure through the Balkans
- You’ll cruise through the rich landscapes and cultural locales of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania
America's Historic East
- Washington dc : Sightseeing with a Local Guide
- Mount vernon : Visit George Washington’s home
- 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 dinner
- 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
Spanish Fiesta
- Madrid : Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
- Segovia : Take pictures of the Roman Aqueduct
- Ribera del duero : Wine tasting with tapas at Bodega Portia
- Burgos : Take pictures of the Cathedral of Santa Maria
- Bilbao : Guided visit of the Guggenheim Museum
- San sebastian: Visit the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast”
- Pamplona : Walk through the Calle Estafeta, followed by a Rioja wine tasting and dinner at Basaburua restaurant
- Saragossa : Visit Plaza del Pilar
- Barcelona : Guided sightseeing, visit Sagrada Familia Basilica, panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill
- Valencia : Guided sightseeing; enjoy a traditional Horchata drink
- Granada : Special dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife
- Costa del sol: Excursion to Málaga
- Rock of gibraltar: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Michael’s Caves
- Seville : Visit Real Maestranza bull ring; guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter
- Cordoba: Guided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs
- This vacation is perfect for those who wish to experience all the excitement and energy of Spain
- You’ll visit Spain’s most popular cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Vitoria, Pamplona, and Seville
Highlights of Greece Escape plus 3-night Iconic Cruise
The Best of Switzerland
- Zurich: Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town; taste Sprüngli chocolate pralines
- Vaduz : Visit the capital of Liechtenstein
- Lake como: Picture stop
- Swiss-italian lake district:
- TÄsch–zermatt–tÄsch: By mountain train
- Berne: Guided walking tour, stop at the Bear Park and enjoy a panoramic view from the Rose Garden; lunch at a working farm
- Lucerne: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge; Mount Pilatus excursion including a souvenir cap; farewell dinner
- With its stunning mountains, fascinating old towns, beautiful lakes, and long history, Switzerland is the perfect vacation offering something for everyone
- On this Best of Switzerland tour, you will experience some of its most beautiful scenery and interesting cities, with overnights in Zurich, St
Britain Sampler with Paris to Normandy
- Welcome to England
- Guided sightseeing
- Explore prehistoric Stonehenge, see the Roman relics in Bath, welcome dinner
- Sightseeing in Ludlow and Llangollen, transfer to Liverpool
- Stop in Wordsworth's village, travel to Edinburgh
- Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle
- Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott's house in Abbotsford, visit Jedburgh, walking tour in York
- Visit of Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Transfer to Paris; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk, or guided hike in Les Andelys; crêpes tasting on board
- Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of full day excursion to Normandy landing beaches, or “A Taste of Normandy” excursion
- Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour
- Choice of excursions to Auvers-sur-Oise, or Napoleon and Josephine's Château de Malmaison or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing or “Heart of Paris” walking tour to see Paris’ historic sights or walk with your Adventure Host
- Join us for an adventure on this guided tour of Britain to sample iconic and inspiringly beautiful locales in England and Scotland
- See the classic landmarks in exciting London, including Big Ben, and take an excursion to see the mysterious Stonehenge, and the excavations of the Roman Baths
Great Canadian Rail Journey
- Toronto : dinner at CN Tower, sightseeing
- Niagara falls : Sightseeing cruise
- Toronto–jasper : Private bedroom on VIA Rail’s the Canadian® (travel in Sleeper Plus class)
- Jasper national park : Cruise Maligne Lake; sightseeing
- Columbia icefield : Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
- Banff national park : Sightseeing
- Victoria: Orientation tour; Butchart Gardens; private presentation by local historian and storyteller
- Victoria–vancouver : Scenic ferry ride through the Gulf Islands
- Vancouver : Sightseeing; farewell dinner
- This breathtaking tour crosses Canada using the historic railroad
- It features spectacular scenery, including an excursion to Niagara Falls, where you’ll enjoy a cruise to view the falls from the river level; an excursion from Jasper to Maligne Lake, the largest glacially formed lake in the Canadian Rockies, where you’ll cruise to Spirit Island; a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on the 750-foot-deep Columbia Icefield; a stop at stunning Lake Louise with its green-blue waters forming a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria; and much more
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