Day Trips & Excursions

Travel high into the Swiss Alps on a day trip from Montreux, and discover the mountain town of Les Diablerets at your own pace. Three options are available when you book: Select the Les Diablerets Trip Only option to enjoy four hours of free time in the village, upgrade to include a round-trip cable car trip, or go all out with the Gold Tour. As well as the cable car ride, the option includes the "Peak Walk by Tissot", a food and wine tasting at the Space Refuge restaurant, and a white-knuckle ride on the world's highest toboggan run.

The 5,000-year-old city of Varanasi is one of the world's most energetic spiritual hubs, packed with teeming temples and thrilling fire rituals. With such a wealth of sights, it would take most travelers weeks to tick off even the highlights. But you'll cover the best of Varanasi during this action-packed walking tour, which also includes a sunrise boat ride, classical dance show, lunch, and transportation.

Enjoy an adventure across the high Atlas Mountains to the Moroccan cities of  Ait Ben Haddou on this guided, full-day trip from Marrakech. Travel across the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass 2,260 meters (7,410 feet) above sea level. See Berber villages and ever-changing landscapes en route to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site. This small-group tour includes all the necessary entrance fees plus a Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the splendor of two emblematic Romanian castles, Peles and Cantacuzino, on this private day trip from Bucharest. You'll visit the mountain resorts of Sinaia and Busteni, where these fairy tale fortresses are located. Learn about the Neo-Renaissance architecture of Peles Castle and hear the royal legacy behind the Neo-Romanian Cantacuzino Castle, with informative commentary by your own personal guide. Private round-trip transport is included from your hotel.

Discover the blue-painted town of Chefchaouen in Morocco's Rif Mountains on a private 7-hour trip from Tangier. Take a walking tour of the 'medina' (old quarter), filled with houses painted blue and white, a tradition derived from Spanish settlers in medieval times. Absorb the Moorish and Spanish atmosphere, see the 18th-century 'kasbah' (fortress), mosque, and main square, and enjoy free time to eat, stroll, and shop at the souks.

Tuscany is famous for its medieval towns, gourmet cuisine, and fine wines, and this full-day tour from Rome checks off all three. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage towns of Siena and San Gimignano, sample wines from the Chianti region, and taste a selection of delicious Tuscan foods.

Approximately 31 miles (50 kilometers) off the Phang Nga Coast of the Andaman Sea, you'll find nine small islands known as the Similans. On this guided speedboat tour, you'll snorkel in pristine waters and see diverse marine life on this remote island. A small group size means you'll get plenty of personal attention, and Phuket hotel pickup and drop-off make this a hassle-free day of fun.

Escape the hustle of city life in Marrakech and enjoy a guided, full-day walking tour to the beautiful Ouzoud Waterfalls, located near the Grand Atlas village of Tanaghmeilt. Follow the shaded path of olive trees to one of the most popular sites near Morocco - a breathtaking display of natural beauty. The 110-meter-tall falls are surrounded by rugged red cliffs and heavily scented oleander. Look for a variety of birds and possibly Barbary macaques (apes). This small-group tour includes a Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit train cemetery Village of ColchaniSalt mounds Salt Museum Incahuasi IslandLunch in the center of the salt flats (only dry season).

Enjoy a deep dive into two of New England's most historic seaside towns, Plymouth and Newport, during this full day excursion. Travel back to the earliest days of American history and the Pilgrims as you visit Plymouth Rock, check out Plymouth Plantation and discover a recreation of a 17th-century English village. Then continue to nearby Newport, Rhode Island, long home to some of America's elite, to explore the opulent seaside Breakers Mansion. Round-trip shared transport from Boston is included.

Visit two of Xi'an's most popular attractions on a full-day small-group tour. Getting to each location on the itinerary couldn't be simpler, thanks to round-trip transportation from your hotel. With maximum ten people per group, you're sure to enjoy a personalized experience.  After a guided visit to the UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, enjoy a complimentary lunch at the museum restaurant. Conclude your adventure with a stroll down Muslim Street.

Spend the day snorkeling around the islands of Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Tao, reached by speedboat from Koh Samui. Your guide stops at several snorkel sites in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand, where you'll find plentiful marine life amid the coral reefs. A light breakfast and a buffet lunch are included along with round-trip hotel transport and snorkeling equipment.

Discover the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius and the medieval Trakai Castle - both UNESCO World Heritage sites - on this full-day tour. See the Gate of Dawn, St Anne's Church, and Cathedral Square on a guided tour of Vilnius; visit the Paneriai memorial Museum; and explore the fairy-tale castle of Trakai, on the shores of Lake Galvā—.

Situated on the rugged west coast of Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher are one of the Emerald Isle's most popular natural attractions. On this tour from Dublin, you'll save yourself the trouble of navigating unfamiliar roads and making multiple arrangements. Enjoy privileged views of the cliffs during a boat tour and clifftop walk, and travel between the dispersed highlights of the Burren region and Galway City with ease.

Ride to Cairo from Dahab in a luxuriously equipped bus to see the ancient wonders of the Egyptian capital on this guided, full-day tour. Visit such incredible sites such as the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and the Valley Temple.

Enjoy a true cultural immersion with the traditional island cultures of Peru's Lake Titicaca during this 10-hour visit to the islands of Uros and Taquile. Get a taste of daily life for the residents of these floating islands made of 'totora' reeds as you learn about the villagers' artwork and boat-making. An included lunch of typical local cuisine adds to the authenticity.

Travel to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and visit the former royal temples of Ninh Binh province, then take a boat ride at Tam Coc. Admire the tranquil beauty of rock pillars standing along the Ngo Dong River flanked by yellow-green rice fields. You'll cruise through the limestone caves of Hang Ca, Hang Hai and Hang Ba, then take a bike tour through the countryside to Bich Dong Pagoda. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Hanoi included.

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and home to unique traditions. Visit two of the most popular destinations on the lake during this full-day trip from Puno, Peru. Be welcomed onto some of the many man-made floating islands in the Uros community to see what life on the lake is like. On Taquile Island watch local master weavers create their culturally important hats and enjoy lunch with regional favorites including quinoa soup and fried trout.

Take a day trip to the heart of the Bohemian Paradise National Park, a UNESCO-listed geopark renowned for its lofty sandstone towers and formations, without worrying about getting lost on a guided tour. The hike, conducted by a local guide, focuses on the area around the towns of Jiāín and Železný Brod, and offers a more intimate glimpse into the culture and history of the World Heritage Site than you'd get if you explored independently.

Experience Florence's major landmarks and attractions on an all-day tour from Rome. After convenient hotel pickup and a 90-minute high-speed train ride, meet a local guide at the station in Florence and embark on a city tour featuring Piazzale Michelangelo, the statue of David at Accademia Gallery, and the Florence Cathedral's "Gates of Paradise." Then, enjoy free time to explore the city's picturesque streets at your own pace.