Private Day Trips

Luxor's East Bank is home to two of Egypt's most impressive ancient wonders and this private half-day tour takes in both. Explore the ancient ruins of the Karnak Temple complex and the magnificent Luxor Temple, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, accompanied by an Egyptologist guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Visit Amboseli National Park from Nairobi on a full-day tour that includes a game drive and lunch at a safari camp. Traveling in a climate-controlled van ensures a comfortable day of exploring Amboseli National Park, where big-tusked elephants and other wildlife graze with the spectacular backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and you'll also have the chance to interact with Maasai people in a community near the park.

Spend a full day immersed in the Islamic architecture and art of the Eastern Desert castles. With a private guide and driver, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qasr Amra, Qasr al-Asraq, and Qasr Kharana. Tours are available at each site (own expense). Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Dead Sea area hotels are included.

Traveling via the High Atlas Mountains is optimal with a personal guide at your side who offers insightful commentary. You'll make customized stops in Berber villages including the ksar of UNESCO-listed Ait-Ben-Haddou and Ouarzazate, famous for its film production. This day trip provides air-conditioned transport in the comfort of a private vehicle, including the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

A DIY trip to Oman's Green Mountain (Jabal Akhdar) from Muscat means hiring a car and braving mountain roads. With a personal driver-guide, this private tour lets you simply admire and learn about this mountain plateau and its gorges and valleys. Visit the top to see canyons, fruit orchards, rose plantations, and hill villages; and finish at Nizwa's fort and souk. Lunch and transport from Muscat hotels and port included.

The Ballestas Islands, located off the southern coast of Peru, are known for their range of diverse wildlife and surrounding beauty. See the best of the islands and the adjacent Paracas National Reserve on this private full-day tour from Lima, featuring informative commentary from your guide and including all meals and transportation.

Travel to the outskirts of Shanghai to visit the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao, situated on the Dianpu River. Weave through ancient streets lined with stone bridges and charming old buildings, then enjoy a tea ceremony in Shanghai's oldest teahouse. Then have time to discover the trendy shops, artistic energy and Shikumen-style architecture in Tianzifang, a neighborhood in the old French Quarter of Shanghai. Your tour includes an informative guide, transportation, entrance tickets, tea ceremony, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Getting to off-the-path attractions in China independently is almost impossible if you don't speak Chinese. History lovers can let their guide take the strain on this private day hike on the Huangyaguan Great Wall. Stroll this restored but less-visited stretch of the wall, enjoy a country-style lunch, then learn about China's imperial past at the Western Qing Tombs. Naturally, tour includes round-trip door-to-door transportation.

See two of Agra's historical treasures on this private full-day trip from Delhi. Take in the UNESCO-listed 17th-century Taj Mahal, the white-marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and explore the chambers and courtyards of UNESCO-protected Agra Fort. Includes lunch, private air-conditioned transport and pickup and drop-off at Delhi hotels or airport.

See the sights of Amman on this private tour from the Dead Sea. You'll learn about the history and culture of Jordan's capital and visit attractions such as Al Bukaria Souk and the Citadel, where you can enjoy a view of the Old City of Amman.

Around 60 miles (98 kilometers) outside Beijing lies Cuandixia, a mountain village that time forgot. Spare yourself the hassle of juggling taxis and buses, and experience Cuandixia's unspoiled courtyard homes on this private door-to-door tour. Your private guide will introduce you to the village's history and answer all your questions, as well as accompanying you to a local restaurant for lunch.

Explore the colorful urban attractions of Barcelona and the mythical mountain of Montserrat on this private, full-day tour. See the city's most famous landmarks, including Las Ramblas, Port Olympic and Plaza Espanya, plus iconic Modernist buildings like Gaudí's Sagrada Familia Cathedral and the Casa Mila. Then, journey outside the city center to ascend the 'Magic Mountain' of Montserrat, known for its Benedictine monastery and important place within Arthurian legend. Price is per group, based on a maximum of 7 adults per vehicle.

Spare yourself the hassles of negotiating Chengdu's public transport system with this private guided door-to-door tour of the 233-foot (71-meter) Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Traveling by bullet train and private vehicle, stroll around the mighty Buddha, then enjoy a traditional Sichuan lunch and a mahjong session in a teahouse.

Enjoy a comfortable, full-day private excursion in Agra in your own chauffeured vehicle on this personalized Taj Mahal tour. Tick off all of Agra's top sights from sunrise to sunset, getting the best views of the world-famous Mughal monument from multiple vantage points. You'll also make a stop at the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, often left off Agra itineraries.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Beijing for a day exploring the idyllic countryside village of Cuandixia. Take the stress out of language barriers when figuring out public transport by having Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll travel with ease between dispersed countryside sites and see fertile valleys, and historic courtyard homes. You won't have to worry about bringing food with you as a delicious lunch in a local family restaurant is included.

See the desert kasbahs and film sets in Ouarzazate on a full-day, private tour from Marrakech that explores some of Morocco's most dramatic film locations. You'll tour the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's featured in shoots from Game of Thrones to Gladiator, then continue to Ouarzazate, home to film studios and historic fortifications. Traveling with a private guide means you can tailor the day to your interests, with flat-rate pricing for up to six people.

If you have time for one excursion from Delhi, Agra's Taj Mahal is a must. This tour whisks you there and back the fastest way - by Gatimaan Express train - to maximize your sightseeing time. After a 90-minute journey to Agra, enjoy a privately guided walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Taj and Agra Fort, plus a break for lunch. Return tickets and transfers included. Upgrade to include lunch and entrance fees.

Enjoy a personalized experience of one of Spain's most spectacular landmarks on a private 12-hour tour of The Alhambra from Seville. Travel to Granada in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and embark on a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed palatial complex. Admire highlights such as the Lion's Courtyard, the Alcazaba fortress, and the Generalife Gardens before enjoying free time in Granada's historic city center. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seville are included.

Outside big cities, getting around China by public transport can be time-consuming even if you speak the language. Make it easy on yourself with this all-inclusive private tour to the Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town, which brings the charms of southern China to the north. Your day includes door-to-door guiding, tickets, transfers, and a restaurant lunch in Gubei. Alternatively, opt for a self-guided, transfer-only service.

See the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus and other highlights of the area on a private 5-hour tour from Kusadasi. Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site then stop at the Temple of Artemis, the Meryemana (Virgin Mary's House), and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers. Your tour includes skip-the-line admission, lunch, private guide and driver, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.