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649 Homestays & Local Immersion trips. Tours from 27 tour companies. 9,707 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.
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By Insight Vacations
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Why we love them
They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Highlights
- Dublin: See Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. See the Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
- Cahir: See one of the largest castles in Ireland dating back to the 13th century.
- Cork: Ireland's second city - "Rebel Cork" dates back to the 7th century. Your Travel Director will show you the Grand Parade and South Mall, along with City Hall and the Opera House on an insightful orientation tour encompassing the development of the religious settlement of St. Finbarr, to Viking raiding and settlement, to the creation of the Norman city and Merchant Princes. You’ll love learning the tales and history of this port city and enjoy hearing the lilt of the Cork accent.
12 days$348 / day
By Insight Vacations
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Why we love them
They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Highlights
- Assisi: See St. Mary of the Angels Church and join your Local Expert to walk through the cobbled streets and beautifully preserved medieval laneways of this quaint town.
- Assisi: With a Local Expert, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of Europe.
- San Gimignano: Visit the Tuscan town of San Gimignano, often called the 'Medieval Manhattan' of Italy.
9 days$428 / day
By Trafalgar
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Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
Experience the Best of Scotland from Edinburgh Castle to the eclectic streets of Glasgow. Revel in the romance and history of the Scottish Highlands and contemplate the mysterious depths of Loch Ness, before toasting bonnie Scotland’s lochs, glens and legendary locals.
7 days$304 / day
By Trafalgar
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Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
This Best of Portugal journey reveals a nation’s proud history, warm-hearted locals and soul-warming cuisine. Starting in Lisbon, you’ll travel north and south to explore a Templar stronghold, watch thoroughbreds perform at an Alentejo farm and visit the Algarve.
11 days$314 / day
By Trafalgar
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Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
Combining cities, country towns and coastlines, expect the Southern highlights on this Australia tour package. Prepare to embrace culture, nature, food and fun as you take in views of the Twelve Apostles, the rolling vineyards of the Barossa, the wildlife playground of Kangaroo Island and beyond.
11 days$380 / day
By Insight Vacations
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Why we love them
They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Highlights
From Vienna to Ljubljana and onto Dubrovnik, this grand tour takes in the natural wonders of Plitvice National Park, the historic wartime Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope and the ancient town of Trogir—founded by the Greek Empire over 2000 years ago. Beginning the journey in royal style, a Schönbrunn Palace tour in Vienna brings the dynasty of the Habsburgs to life as a Local Expert guides you through the palatial ballrooms, and stately grounds. In the Slovenian capital, the intoxicating aromas of Ljubljanan’s Central Market are food for the soul, while the Croatian capital of Zagreb showcases the architectural grandeur of its twin towns. A tour of the Dalmatian Riviera serves up the 1700-year-old cellars of Split and the pearl of the Adriatic—Dubrovnik.
14 days$427 / day
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Homestays & Local Immersion Reviews & Ratings
I love our tour leader Edith and
I love our tour leader Edith and the support we got from her was excellent!
A great variety of experiences (learning about
A great variety of experiences (learning about culture, but also being in nature and doing some more physically challenging activities). Great tour leader and great ...
I felt we covered a lot in
I felt we covered a lot in a short time and there was a flexible app...
Great country, people, food and quality of
Great country, people, food and quality of the trip & leader
Homestays & Local Immersion Tour Selection Trips
- Do your research and ask questions. Homestays can be a wonderful insight into local life, but occasionally hotels are falsely advertised as "home stays".
- Be a courteous guest. Tidy up after yourself, and look out for house rules, such as taking your shoes off before entering. Your host should enjoy having you as much as you enjoy staying there!
- Stretch beyond your comfort zone! You may encounter squat toilets, cold showers and strange new foods, but it's all part of the experience. And who knows, you may find you have a taste for boiled frog or fried crickets.
- Spend time with your hosts. A homestay is more than simply renting a room - it is a chance to get involved with a family's way of life. And don't forget that the reason many people agree to host is to learn about your culture, too.
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