Middle East Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips

I’ve used Explore several times and like the balance of their trips. The Uzbekistan trip did not disappoint, itinerary was excellent , tour and local guides were extremely knowledgeable and communicated clearly. Hotels were clean and friendly and crucially good locations which is useful for free time. Uzbekistan is wonderful.

The tour gave a fantastic opportunity to experience many aspects of Ecuador and the Galapagos, both its culture and its incredible biodiversity. The tour is very well organised by Explore!; we felt safe at all times and our guide, Diego, was exceptional, adding so much more to the tour than just 'guiding' us. His passion for and knowledge of his country was inspirational.

This was a truly amazing adventure, Bhutan is a magical place with wondrous scenery and architecture. The people are warm and welcoming and the sights and sounds of the festivals was incredible with the bright costumes, colours and music. The whole trip was well organised and our tour leader was fantastic and so knowledgeable. I knew Bhutan was going to be good but this trip exceeded my expectations, I can’t wait to return.

I found the itinerary excellent with both the tour director and local guides taking us on an amazing journey Loved learning about the royals, Templar knights, moors, Seeing the Roman ruins Would have loved another night in Algarve as it was just lovely and would have liked to explore more

This tour was so amazing and Smile made sure it was for all of us!!! He’s an amazing guide, friend, comedian and bodyguard ;)! I couldn’t have wished for a better tour guide. He made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun all the time. We learned so much about the culture and history of Thailand. My favorite part of this trip was the jungle trek and sleeping in the local village. Playing with the kids, seeing them happy and giving them snacks and toys was something that gave me so much joy. Thank you Smile for making this trip unforgettable!

Tour was excellent. Guide was organized, captivating, and very friendly. Bus driver was pleasant, courteous, willing to unload baggage as needed. Choice of hotels and meal locations was very helpful.