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Britain and Ireland Panorama

By Brendan Vacations

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4.2/5 Great

5 reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

They have a high level of personalized attention and curated itineraries for Ireland & Scotland.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

: Explore London, Edinburgh, the Isle of Skye, Dublin and Cobh with a Local Specialist
: Discover York, Glasgow, Chester, Galway, Cork, Cardiff, Bath and Plymouth
: Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Edinburgh Castle, Isle of Skye, the Necropolis in Glasgow, the Guinness Storehouse, EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum, Blarney Castle, the Waterford Crystal Showroom, the Roman Baths in Bath, Glastonbury Abbey, the fishing village of Polperro and Stonehenge
: View Eilean Donan Castle, Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage, York Minster and the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth
: See Galway Cathedral and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We just went on Iconic Ireland and Ashford Castle and had a wonderful time. This was our first bus tour and we didn't know quite what to expect, however, we couldn't have had a more perfect time. Ireland is a beautiful country and we were stunned and thrilled with all the beauty we were able to see. The hotels were great - some definitely better than others but all were comfortable. My only complaint was that our last hotel had no ac and Ireland was experiencing a heat wave so the fan didn't help very much. That wasn't anyone's fault and I just went with the flow. Barbara (our guide) and Marina (our driver) were great and genuinely seemed to be concerned with everyone's comfort. The grande finale of Ashford Castle was incredible. Such a beautiful place and to be able to stay a night there was incredible. I ended up doing the Hawk Walk and horseback riding and I would recommend both - especially the hawk walk to anyone - I think people who are good riders would probably get to do more than we did but it was still great. I would recommend Brendan and this trip to anyone. Perfect amount of down time and activity. Loved it!"

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Australia Eastern Adventure Tour

By Real New Zealand Tours

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Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

4.9/5 Excellent

40 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Why we love them

They are dedicated to providing personalized, authentic, and sustainable travel experiences that showcase the best of their country.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Melbourne, Sydney

Highlights

All inclusive tour package prepared by New Zealand based specialists so you sit back and relax
An exciting itinerary will be customised to suit you - let us help plan and perfect your dream vacation
We offer self-drive trips (rental car) we arrange all your accomodations, activities, attractions (you select) we book your car (fun, freedom, independence, flexibility) you set the pace each day or, select a private driver trip (fully guided) or, escorted coach tours (daily commentary). Either way, you will have an awesome time we promise!

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Geoff helped my wife and I to put together an itinerary that customized to our particular interests and preferences. At the outset he asked us where we'd like to go and, after a small number of iterations, together we were able able to craft an itinerary that met our budget, touched on much of the places we wanted, and did not have us staying at a different resort each night. Before leaving for our trip we were given our itinerary and confirmation #'s/vouchers/contact #'s for all of our activities and hotels captured in an easy-to-use app that made it extremely easy to transition to the next point of our journey. He and his assistant were quick to respond to any questions we had along the way as well. Overall, we had a great stay and highly endorse Geoff and RealNZ for anyone planning a bespoke trip to NZ."

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17 Day Off the Map Colombia

By BnB Colombia Tours

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Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

4.9/5 Excellent

61 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Bogota, Cartagena, Casanare, Cerro Azul, La Candelaria, Los Llanos, Monserrate, Tayrona Park

Highlights

Monserrate, La Candelaria and The Bogotá Gold Museum
Gate of Orion and The Red River or The Black Lagoon
Cerro Azul
The Pink Dolphins of the Nare Lagoon
Nuevo Tolima

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Small Ship Cruise, Photography

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I have just returned from our 3-week honeymoon in Colombia organised by Bruce and Paula and the wider team at BnB Columbia. It was truly the best holiday/ travel of our lives. We loved it so much that we consider moving there once we learn more Spanish! We had a magical experience thanks to BnB Columbia, who have organised a terrific itinerary for us and provided full support from start to finish. Paula was our main point of contact/ organiser and she was a TOP STAR!!! She was the most  kind, helpful, professional and flexible person , from the start of our initial discussions until the very end. She has always been very switched on/ hands-on, listened to us and to our ideas, gave us open and direct advice (regarding flights, accommodation, restaurants, activities- literally everything).  She even saved me when I got food poisoning from a sandwich and got medicine delivered to me super quickly. She is definitely someone you can trust and I would highly recommend her (and the whole agency) to organise your trip. We are incredibly happy to have gone to Colombia through BnB agency. They organised a proper personalised itinerary for us to match our interests. Without BnB Colombia, we wouldn't have been able to do some of the fun/ different type of activities which they were able to organise using their large network of tour guides. They can really offer any activity from A to Z.  Their tour guides were also top-notch. Especially Alejandro in Medellin. The best tour guide we have ever experienced. Some of the activities we did included a salsa class, a boat party with Colombian dance performance, as well as an indigenous village visit. All of these activities were top quality delivered with top service. We also thought that BnB Colombia offered a very good value for your money compared to some UK agencies which (in my personal view) were a bit of rip off for what they offered. If you are thinking of going through an agency, dont go with a UK agency, definitely go with BnB Colombia. BnB Colombia also made us feel I like a family. We felt like they really cared about us and that we had the best time ever. They were so engaged with us, so supportive. We felt safe at all times, no safety issues at all. They organised the transport everywhere which was always on time (this made me feel bad actually as we were always running late which was embarrassing). The drivers were super patient with us. Paula always texted us the night before about the plan for next day. We didn't have to worry about ANYTHING. Honestly, the only shortcoming of this agency is that I am not sure they cover other countries, otherwise we would 100% book with them again! Michaela & Jonathan"

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Visions of Egypt: A Private Tour in 9 Days

By Your Egypt Tours

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

4.5/5 Excellent

20 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Aswan, Cairo, Karnak Temples, Luxor, Luxor Temple, Pyramid of Giza, Temples of Abu Simbel

Highlights

Indulge in the splendor of Egypt on a private 9-day tour that takes you from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan, including the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel. Our vision of Egypt tours will take you on a journey to the most iconic attractions of Giza, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
Experience true luxury as you stay full board on an Egypt Nile Cruise and marvel at the stunning sites of the river's banks. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Egypt as your qualified Egyptologist guide accompanies you on all of your Egypt travel packages.
Explore the treasures of the pyramids and tombs in the museum and take a step back in time to live with the ancient people inside the temples. With our private Egypt Luxury Tour, you'll have the chance to uncover the mysteries of one of the world's most fascinating civilizations. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Small Ship Cruise, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We had an amazing time visiting Egypt and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Your Egypt Tours. Mona and her team were very accommodating, helping us create our own bespoke itinerary for the highlights of Egypt. All communication was extremely prompt and organised from the outset, and Peter our Egyptologist guide was excellent - he is clearly passionate about Egyptian history and we felt extremely reassured that we were in good safe hands throughout the entire trip. The history and architecture in Egypt is truly remarkable, from the incredible Abu Simbel temple to a sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor, the team helped us create an absolutely memorable trip and we couldn't be more grateful! Thank you Your Egypt Tours. Really must emphasise how excellent our Egyptologist Peter was. Thanks again"

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Costa Rica Eco Adventure (San Jose)

By Trafalgar

preferred

5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I thought all was very good except disappointed in Paris tour. Moulin Rouge excellent but city tour could have been shown more and closer up to landmarks."

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8 days From$2,233

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Thailand and the Temples of Angkor

By Trafalgar

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3/5 Average

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

1 Welcome Reception (WR)
14 Breakfast (B)
7 Lunch (L)
2 Dinner (D)
1 Regional Dinner (RD)

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I thought all was very good except disappointed in Paris tour. Moulin Rouge excellent but city tour could have been shown more and closer up to landmarks."

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-19%$6,257

15 days From$5,087

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Costa Rica Eco Adventure (Liberia, Guanacaste Beach)

By Trafalgar

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5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I thought all was very good except disappointed in Paris tour. Moulin Rouge excellent but city tour could have been shown more and closer up to landmarks."

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10 days From$2,233

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Journey Along the Civil Rights Trail

By Trafalgar

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5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I thought all was very good except disappointed in Paris tour. Moulin Rouge excellent but city tour could have been shown more and closer up to landmarks."

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