The passion, romance, mystique, beauty and history of Spain are nowhere more evident than in ancient Andalusia, the vast southern region whose name has become a byword for Spanish culture. Over this six-day fascinating self-drive tour, you will discover the cultural riches of Andalusia, from Phoenician times through the Roman, Muslim, Jewish and Christian periods. Visit spellbinding World Heritage sites such as the Alcazar and Cathedral in Seville, the Great Mosque of Cordoba and contemplate great views of the Alhambra in Granada.
Join this awe-inspiring eight-day self-drive tour to unveil the gems of Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Visit the famous cities of Dubrovnik and Split, as well as the lesser-known Mostar. Get lost through the medieval alleys and squares of Kotor. It's so easy to fall in love with this Adriatic beauty!
Head on the trip of a lifetime with this all around self-drive tour of Ireland! You will see the famous landmarks, coastal landscapes, and legendary sites of Western Ireland as you travel down the Wild Atlantic Way, a magical route stretching from Donegal to the Celtic Sea Coast. Your journey will begin in Dublin, the Irish capital and a fascinating medieval city that is known for its ancient buildings, historical sites, and legendary landmarks. Then, Head south to Cork and visit the historic English Market, St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, and Blarney Castle. Drive to Killarney and explore the picturesque town before Taking a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry, passing through stunning landscapes and quaint villages. Next, explore the rugged beauty of the Dingle Peninsula, with its stunning cliffs, beaches, and colorful villages. Drive to Limerick where you can Take a stroll along the River Shannon and enjoy the city's cultural scene. Next stop will be Galway, known for its lively arts, colorful stareet and music scene. Continue through Connemara to Sligo and dicosver its beautiful beaches and landscapes and then drive to Donegal and vist it’s Castle. Finally, proceed to Derry in Northern Ireland and explore the historic city walls and learn about the city's troubled past. Next before heading back to Dublin you will get to explore Belfast and explore the city's vibrant cultural scene and historic landmarks such as Titanic Belfast and Belfast Castle. Your journey will come to end with the drive back to Ireland via The Boyne valley is without a doubt the most historical region of the whole island.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Dublin, Derry, Belfast, Cork, Ki
Dublin, Derry, Belfast, Cork, Killarney, Ring Of Kerry, Limerick, Galway, Connemara, Sligo, Donegal
Discover the best of Cyprus during this eight-day self-drive tour! Cyprus is an island of contrasts with rich history and culture, glorious cuisine, glittering coasts, waterfalls, and sandy beaches. Visit Paphos, the birthplace of the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. Admire the churches built in a pine-clad area, the finest examples of Byzantine wall painting on the island in the Troodos Mountains and explore the last divided capital in the world, Nicosia.
This Self-drive journey starts from Rome the capital of Italy towards the Siena Area and continues through Orvieto famous for its majestic Gothic Cathedral and the beautiful Perugia region home of the Baci (world-famous chocolate). Drive along beautiful scenic roads in the Tuscan hills. Explore the village of Montalcino and taste the famous Brunello wine. Then you will reach Bagno Vignoni renowned for its spa with a large swimming pool. Visit Pienza famous for its sheep cheese “Pecorino”. Your last stop of the day will be in Montepulciano where you will have the opportunity to taste local wines. Next day, continue your journey through Chianti Landscape, famous for its wines. Driving ahead towards San Casciano Val di Pesa where local oil and wine tasting is scheduled. Then you will reach Florence. The following day, discover Florence, renowned for Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio with its goldsmith's shops. Late afternoon you will depart for Bologna. The next day drives to Parma and enjoys the visit to the vinegar factory in Modena and returns to Bologna. The following day explore Bologna and in the afternoon drive through Ferrara city with a wonderful castle and reach Padua. Next day, Enjoy a visit to picturesque places in Padua: Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto's frescoes, the St Antony’s Basilica, Prato della Valle and Palazzo della Ragione. Next, you will drive to Venice, also known as The Floating City. Sail the Gondola, an iconic Venetian wooden boat and be amused by the Venice lagoon. This itinerary is a perfect example of what you’ll find in Exclusive Italy tours and packages, combining historic cities, culinary experiences, and iconic landscapes into one unforgettable journey.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Journey from the historic town of Bruges to the Belgian capital city, Brussels, along countryside roads and bike paths. During this week long cycle holiday, follow the Flemish Masters to the most beautiful towns in Belgium and admire their artworks in the Old Masters Museum in Brussels, St. Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, KMKSA (Royal Museum of Fine Arts) and Rubens House in Antwerp, St. John’s Church in Mechelen and Groeninge Museum in Bruges. In between towns, there will be ample opportunity to explore the special pockets of this enchanting country. Much of the mainly flat route is alongside a river, past fields and through woods. At the end of the cycling day, stay in comfortable hotels and explore charming cities where local specialities such as beer, mussels and chocolate are waiting to be sampled
Discover Amsterdam's Lake IJssel and numerous Dutch highlights by bike. Numerous highlights are packed into this carefully planned cycling route through Amsterdam and the old fishing villages and trading towns situated around Lake IJssel, the closed-off freshwater lake in the central Netherlands bordering the provinces of Flevoland, North Holland and Friesland. As you pedal through classic Dutch landscapes, cycling below sea level at times, you will visit the star shaped fortified town of Naarden and "Amsterdam Castle" (Muiderslot), along with Edam, famous for its cheese, the fishing village of Volendam, the island of Marken and the historical towns of Enkhuizen and Hoorn which flourished during the Golden Ages with the VOC (United East India Company). Explore the lakes of Friesland and the Weerribben-Wieden National Park with their rich birdlife, take in the Hanseatic city of Kampen and the old fishing village of Harderwijk. If you plan to do just one cycle tour of Holland, this itinerary provides the quintessential Dutch experience.
A charming walk off the beaten track in the Massif Central in France. Facing the Alps across the broad valley of the Rhone lies a walker’s paradise of hills where the Ardeche, Loire and Haute Loire regions meet. This is a watershed for some of France’s great rivers, a land of steeply terraced slopes, half-hidden valleys and tumbling streams, largely absent from the guidebooks. Massive ruined farmhouses seem to have grown from the landscape and the bleat of goats and call of a wild bird are often the only sounds you will hear.
From the first walk at Le Crestet take an ancient drove road, partly through orchards, to the market town of Lamastre, set amongst hills covered with ancient chestnut trees of enormous girth. Turn north now and climb to the old spa-town of Lalouvesc, perched at 1100m above the Rhone valley, with views East as far as the snow-covered Alps on a clear day. Skirting the Haut-Vivarais, looking down on tiny red-roofed hamlets clinging to steep grassy slopes, continue to the hill-village of St. Bonnet le Froid; then south through fields yellow with wild daffodils in late spring and orchids in early summer, skirting the Lac de Devesset (good for a possible dip on a warm day) to St Agreve. Set against the backdrop of Mt. Mezenc & Mt. Gerbier de Jonc, the source of the mighty Loire River, this small market town is a centre for cross-country skiing in winter. Its narrow main street is crammed with old-fashioned shops, selling Le Puy lentils and Rhone wine from the barrel. This 8-day circular walk then goes south past the mighty, ruined Chateau de Rochebonne overlooking the River Eyrieux. Continue to the narrow valley town of St. Martin de Valamas and then back to St. Agreve. On the way back to Lamastre, the circuit goes west along an ancient mule-road, the “Voie des Marchands”, with breathtaking views of the meticulously terraced slopes of the Haut Vivarais to the north.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lyon, Lamastre, Lalouvesc, St Bo
Lyon, Lamastre, Lalouvesc, St Bonnet Le Froid, St Agreve
SEMI-INDEPENDENT WINTER TOUR: Experience Northern Norway's arctic wonders on this 5 day tour. Spend two nights in Tromsø, where you'll take part in a thrilling reindeer safari, visit the Polar Museum. Opt to join a Northern Lights Cruise. Then spend two nights roaming beautiful fishing villages and explore Sommarøy Island.
AdventureLocal culture
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Tromso
Tromso
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Start off the week in the Troodos Mountains and the stone-built village of Kakopetria, with its narrow, cobbled streets and the nearby 11th century painted church, Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, one of ten that make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Painted Churches in the Troodos Region. Enjoy fabulous views across the Solea and Marathasa valleys to the sea as well as the northern slope of Mount Olympus - the highest point in Cyprus and home to both a long-range British radar installation and a ski resort in winter.
The next part of your trip heads towards the Northwest and Droushia with walks across the Laona Plateau with its picturesque stone-built villages. There's also the possibility of visiting a local winery. Enjoy fabulous panoramic views as you head towards the coast at delightful Lara Beach and the dramatic Avakas Gorge Nature trail. As your luggage is transported to your final hotel, you'll walk from Droushia to the Baths of Aphrodite cave, enjoying spectacular views of Cyprus's Northwest coast with the whole of Chrysochous Bay laid out before you, from the northwest tip of the island at Cape Arnaoutis, all the way to Pomos village in the northeast. You'll also walk stretches of the Smigies, Adonis and Aphrodite Trails with stunning views from the Moutti tis Sotiras peak and enjoy a walk along the North coast, visiting some of the best beaches and coves including Fontana Amoroza, the Blue Lagoon, Manolis Beach and more.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
12-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nicosia, Akamas, Kakopetria, Mar
Nicosia, Akamas, Kakopetria, Marathasa Valley, Droushia, Agios Georgios Tis Pegeias, Baths Of Aphrodite, Akamas Peninsula
Greece is a beloved destination and in addition to the more popular islands, the mainland offers plenty of options for a classic Mediterranean holiday. You’ll find peaceful fishing villages, old fortified towns and colourful cities. You will also get to discover the most famous historical locations. A drive around the Greek mainland brings visitors to interesting archaeological sites, picturesque seaside towns and magnificent beaches. With this 5-day self-drive tour that starts and ends in Athens, you will pass by Peloponnese, Delphi and Kalambaka having the opportunity to visit some of the most important sites throughout Greece. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock-tower monasteries of Meteora.
Immense yourself on this captivating self-driven odyssey from Rome to Amalfi, traversing scenic routes, this journey unfolds amidst picturesque landscapes and historic marvels. Departing Rome's vibrant cityscape, the drive leads through charming villages and past ancient ruins, offering glimpses into Italy's rich heritage. As the road winds along the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, the azure expanse of the Tyrrhenian Sea provides a breathtaking backdrop. Experience the charm and beauty of Amalfi, a coastal gem with colorful architecture, a storied cathedral and a relaxed atmosphere. Admire the stunning cliffs, azure waters and picturesque villages. Explore Iconic landmarks like Positano and Ravello which epitomize Mediterranean charm. This self-drive experience encapsulates the essence of Italy, blending cultural richness with natural beauty.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
You'll ride on a mixture of cycle paths and side roads with little traffic, passing through traditional Bavarian villages to reach the first of many lakes along your route, Lake Ammersee where you can enjoy a boat trip on a paddle steamer. Your first few days will take you uphill to the foothills of the Bavarian Alps to King Ludwig's fairytale castles. The return to Augsburg, takes you along the river Lech, and along parts of one of the oldest tourist routes in the world, the Romantic Road, mainly on flat terrain.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
13-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bavaria, Augsburg, Lake Worthsee
Bavaria, Augsburg, Lake Worthsee, Murnau Am Staffelsee, Füssen, Schongau, Vilgertshofen
Journey deep into the heart of Spain exploring the historic regions of Extremadura. Discover ancient Roman ruins, timeless medieval towns and historic cities. Visit temples, churches, cathedrals, basilicas and monasteries along the ancient Silver Way and admire Spanish art from classical times to the contemporary. Explore the cradles from which Spain’s conquistadors set off to colonise the new world and let Spain conquer your heart every day of this fascinating six-day tour starting and ending in Madrid.