Cultural Tours & Trips 2020

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Style Style 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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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.

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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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Jungles & beaches of Malaysia and Borneo

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12 days
$ 289 / day
$ 3,465
From : $ 4,678
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Look out for Borneo's endemic proboscis monkeys in Bako National Park.
  • Try your skills with a blowpipe under the instruction of the Iban tribe.
  • Enjoy time in Kuala Lumpur, taking advantage of the superb food and shopping.
  • Relax and do nothing on the pristine beaches of Tioman Island.
Visits:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Thailand and remote Burma

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17 days
$ 5,461
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Chiang Mai, Yangon, Thailand
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Private stay at Harbour Beachfront Villa - Blue Belle

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8 days
$ 1,586 / day
$ 12,685
From : $ 17,125
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Relax and unwind on a private island of white-powdered beaches and aqua-marine sea.
  • Take advantage of the fantastic water sports and enjoy the warm Caribbean waters.
  • Spend time with the extended family, or a group of friends in privacy.
  • Explore the crystal waters of the island on a snorkelling adventure.
Visits:
Antigua, Antigua And Barbuda
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Basque country explorer: Bilbao, La Rioja & S ...

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7 days
$ 614 / day
$ 4,295
From : $ 5,798
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Visit the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum.
  • Experience traditional Basque culture with lunch at a secretive gastronomic society.
  • Drive and hike through the verdant vineyards of La Rioja.
  • Taste a variety of Rioja wines and indulge in delicious Basque pintxos.
  • Cross the border into France and explore more of the Basque coastline.
Visits:
Basque Country, Bilbao, Spain
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Croatia & Adriatic Cruise

11 days
$ 202 / day
$ 2,219
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Sail through Korcula is the supposed birthplace of the famed explorer Marco Polo
  • Explore the ightseeing tour will take us through the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral
  • Zadar’s historical center is a pedestrian zone, perfect to explore on foot.
  • Enjoy the Walking tour of the historic inner city shows off the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
  • Cruise to Dubrovnik
Visits:
Diocletian's Palace, Dubrovnik, Hvar Island, Plitvice Lakes National park, Split, Zagreb, Croatia
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Istanbul to Kalkan

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8 days
$ 457 / day
$ 3,655
From : $ 4,934
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Marvel at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  • Experience the delights of Turkish cuisine.
  • See the limestone terraces of Pamukkale.
  • Take a boat trip out to the sunken city of Kekova.
Visits:
Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sydney, Uluru & Great Barrier Reef

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15 days
$ 5,181
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia
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South Point break

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7 days
$ 506 / day
$ 3,540
From : $ 4,779
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Small luxury hotel with a team of dedicated staff for personalized service.
  • Delicious dining options along English Harbour as well as onsite Maia restaurant.
  • 23 rooms all have waterfront views onto the Caribbean Sea and Falmouth Marine Harbour.
  • Two bedroom penthouses have private patios and fully equipped kitchens, ideal for families.
Visits:
Antigua, Antigua And Barbuda
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Tamarind by Elegant Hotels and Antigua

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12 days
$ 309 / day
$ 3,710
From : $ 5,009
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Set in the heart of English Harbour.
  • You may like to take a drive through the interior of the island along Fig Tree Drive, passing farmland, historic sugar mills, small villages and churches.
  • perhaps head up to Shirley Heights for great views down to the harbor and out to sea.
  • The resort has a great range of water sports including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and waterskiing.
  • Why not explore the east coast? Much quieter and less developed it shows a very different side to Barbados.
  • Explore more of the island, visiting historic plantations and local art workshops.
  • explore historic Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Kensington Oval, Barbados' oldest cricket ground.
Visits:
Antigua, Antigua And Barbuda, Barbados
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India's Golden Triangle & Tigers

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11 days
$ 3,507
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Agra, Delhi, India Gate, Jaipur, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, India
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Highlights of Central Aia: Kyrgystan's mountains ...

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16 days
$ 6,068
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Kuala Lumpur, Samarkand, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
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Outlander Themed Tour

7 days
$ 206 / day
$ 1,439
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Enjoy All Hallow's Eve in Scotland's
  • Explore the cobbles streets of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh's Old Town
  • Learn the hidden secrets of these ancient street
  • Visit at Doune Castle
  • Visiting the beautiful area of Glen Affric
  • A short drive to the ancient standing stones at Clava Cairns
  • Visiting Culross and Falkland in the Kingdom of Fife.
Visits:
Doune Castle, Edinburgh, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Highlights of Egypt: Cairo & Nile cruise

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7 days
$ 2,113
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Aswan, Cairo, Luxor Temple, Pyramid of Giza, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Egypt
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Borneo's Rivers, Mountains and Beaches tour

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11 days
$ 360 / day
$ 3,960
From : $ 5,346
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Get straight into the wilds of north Borneo, exploring pristine tropical rainforest with a private ranger guide.
  • Jungle trekking and wildlife observation in the rainforest.
  • Climb to the summit of Southeast Asia's highest peak, Mount Kinabalu.
  • Pamper yourself at one of Borneo's finest beach resorts.
Visits:
Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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London, Paris & Rome in a nutshell

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10 days
$ 799 / day
$ 7,990
From : $ 10,787
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Explore London aboard a vintage double-decker bus that serves afternoon tea.
  • Discover some of London's finest small businesses on a food walking tour that includes several tastings.
  • Enjoy visiting the iconic highlights in Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre.
  • Explore the Vatican museums and Sistine chapel with a private guide.
Visits:
Colosseum, Kensington Palace, London, Rome, England, France, Italy
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Top Cultural Experiences

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36,383 Cultural Tour Reviews - Summary 96% Recommend

4.7 out of 5
Excellent 27,085
Great 7,295
Average 1,278
Disappointing 342
Terrible 383
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Activities
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Lodging
4.6
Transportation
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Glorious Switzerland

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Very well organized and entertained itinerary. Thank you.

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Operator Insight Vacations

Glorious Switzerland

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Excellent overall, especially Rob and Chris

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Glorious Switzerland

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

Enjoyed most activities but Zermatt was so cold. We were not prepared for such cold weather. Also, Zurich airport is kind of a nightmare.

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Country Roads of Switzerland

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

The itinerary provided a good balance in covering much of Switzerland from the majestic alps to the beautiful countryside and super clean and tidy towns and cities.

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Highlights of Poland

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

Some of the hotels were in excellent locations. It was very easy to walk around the city in Krakow and Gdansk. Some presented more challenges.

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Highlights of Poland

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

All places were well thought out and timed perfectly.
Would be nice to cut back on cathedrals and maybe see places of worship of other religions….especially synagogues on this trip.

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Operator Insight Vacations

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