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2,677 Homestays & Local Immersion trips. Tours from 261 tour companies. 10,315 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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Tuscany Gourmet Cooking Holiday
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Tuscany Gourmet Cooking Holiday

By Caspin
none
5/5 Excellent
15 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Tuscany

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"A glorious trip in a beautiful place led by warm, friendly, knowledgeable and flexible people with a love of life, a sense of humour and a desire to please. I've been lots of places and guided by lots of people. None better anywhere than Caspin."

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Serbia & Montenegro Adventure - 11 days
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Serbia & Montenegro Adventure - 11 days

By Serbia Tour Operator
none
5/5 Excellent
11 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Biogradska Gora NP, Black Lake, Durmitor National Park, Montenegro

Highlights

  • Experience the essence of the everyday gourmet life in Belgrade
  • Seize a moment and enjoy the picturesque meanders of the Uvac river (guarded by the Griffon Vulture)
  • Walk through the true oasis of nature in one of the oldest European rainforests at Biogradska Gora NP
  • Feel the power of nature on your rafting adventure on the Tara River

Themes

High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I took "Red Belgrade-Communist Era" tour on corona times. From the first contact, staff took care of things in a very friendly, flexible and professional way. The tour I got was informative and fun, explaining not only Serbia but other Yugoslav countries. Fully recommended."

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11 days From$1,849
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Blooming Tulips cruise (Amsterdam - Brussels - Amsterdam), MS Crucebelle
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Blooming Tulips cruise (Amsterdam - Brussels - Amsterdam), MS Crucebelle

By Crucemundo
none
5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels

Highlights

  • 2 countries visited
  • no need to pack/unpack on every stop
  • stops in the hearts of the cities// blooming tulips

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I recommend this tour to everyone without exception. I am an experienced traveler, made sea cruises on huge liners, as well as river cruises around the world. A cruise along the Danube stands out from the crowd with the extraordinary beauty of landscapes, tranquility and grandeur. Days spent on board were filled with care and comfort. Food and service were excellent! All dietary requirements are met, lactose free food is provided upon request - very important for my family. The weak point of the cruise is the limited time in some ports - would be great to spend at least 5-6h. The ship itself is clean and comfortable, the cabin is being cleaned 2 times a day - morning and evening. What I personally liked is the possibility to join city tours as it was our first time on the Danube and we wanted to learn as much as we could. It is better to choose tours you'd like to join before the cruise - to secure a place within a group. It was a wonderful experience for my family. You are sure to enjoy this route for your vacation."

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Douro Delights
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Douro Delights

By APT Touring
none
5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Coimbra, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Salamanca

Highlights

  • Marvel At Pena National Palace:Head for the mountain town of Sintra to visit its whimsical hilltop castle, Pena National Palace Porto's Famous Wine:Visit Casa de Vila Verde estate in the Sousa Valley wine region, famous for its Vinho Verde since the 17th century Pinhão Winery Dinner:Dine on the sweet fruits of the Douro Valley's harvests at a family-owned quinta in the village of Pinhão

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Amazing trip of a lifetime from Amsterdam to Budapest. Great food, great drinks, amazing service, beautiful ships, incredible scenery, well planned with great variety. I would definitely recommend APT, only wish we were doing it all again"

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Salzburg & Innsbruck Christmas Markets
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Salzburg & Innsbruck Christmas Markets

By Smart Trip
none
5/5 Excellent
20 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Innsbruck, Neuschwanstein Castle, Salzburg

Highlights

  • Visit Salzburg Christmas Markets
  • Explore Old Town Salzburg
  • Mozart’s Residence
  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Sound of Music Tour
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Smart Trip from Rome to Croatia was one of the best experiences of my life. It was easy, convenient, and allowed for me to focus on my studies as I knew my travel logistics were covered. The staff at Smart Trip were all friendly and very accommodating to study abroad students, many had studied abroad before and knew what it was like! I loved being able to meet other students studying abroad that I would not have otherwise known were in Rome too! Smart Trip helped create one of my best memories from Europe, cant wait for more!"

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Balkan Puzzle Adventure - 17 days
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Balkan Puzzle Adventure - 17 days

By Serbia Tour Operator
none
5/5 Excellent
11 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Biogradska Gora NP, Biogradsko Lake, Black Lake, Durmitor NP, Lake Skadar, Sarajevo

Highlights

  • Absorb the stunning panoramic view from Banjska Stena viewpoint in Tara National Park
  • Go through one-of-a-kind experience on your hike up to Lukomir, village with a 600-year-long tradition
  • Make the best shot from the very top of Lovcen NP
  • Enjoy a boat ride to the charming islet Our lady of the Rocks in Perast

Themes

High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I took "Red Belgrade-Communist Era" tour on corona times. From the first contact, staff took care of things in a very friendly, flexible and professional way. The tour I got was informative and fun, explaining not only Serbia but other Yugoslav countries. Fully recommended."

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Eastern Europe Escape from Vienna to Belgrade, MS Crucedream
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Eastern Europe Escape from Vienna to Belgrade, MS Crucedream

By Crucemundo
none
5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, Croatia, Vienna

Highlights

  • 5 countries visited
  • no need to pack/unpack on every stop
  • stops in the hearts of the cities

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I recommend this tour to everyone without exception. I am an experienced traveler, made sea cruises on huge liners, as well as river cruises around the world. A cruise along the Danube stands out from the crowd with the extraordinary beauty of landscapes, tranquility and grandeur. Days spent on board were filled with care and comfort. Food and service were excellent! All dietary requirements are met, lactose free food is provided upon request - very important for my family. The weak point of the cruise is the limited time in some ports - would be great to spend at least 5-6h. The ship itself is clean and comfortable, the cabin is being cleaned 2 times a day - morning and evening. What I personally liked is the possibility to join city tours as it was our first time on the Danube and we wanted to learn as much as we could. It is better to choose tours you'd like to join before the cruise - to secure a place within a group. It was a wonderful experience for my family. You are sure to enjoy this route for your vacation."

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Enchanting Danube Cruise (Vienna - Budapest - Vienna), MS Crucedream
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Enchanting Danube Cruise (Vienna - Budapest - Vienna), MS Crucedream

By Crucemundo
none
5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna

Highlights

  • 3 countries visited
  • no need to pack/unpack on every stop
  • stops in the hearts of the cities

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I recommend this tour to everyone without exception. I am an experienced traveler, made sea cruises on huge liners, as well as river cruises around the world. A cruise along the Danube stands out from the crowd with the extraordinary beauty of landscapes, tranquility and grandeur. Days spent on board were filled with care and comfort. Food and service were excellent! All dietary requirements are met, lactose free food is provided upon request - very important for my family. The weak point of the cruise is the limited time in some ports - would be great to spend at least 5-6h. The ship itself is clean and comfortable, the cabin is being cleaned 2 times a day - morning and evening. What I personally liked is the possibility to join city tours as it was our first time on the Danube and we wanted to learn as much as we could. It is better to choose tours you'd like to join before the cruise - to secure a place within a group. It was a wonderful experience for my family. You are sure to enjoy this route for your vacation."

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Irish Elegance

We were pleased with the pace and timing allotted to our daily stops and destinations, and the variety of activities included (carriage ride, ferry crossing, morni...

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The stay at Ashford Castle is lovely. However, we would have preferred an earlier arrival there to enjoy some of the other castle offerings. The travel itinerary cov...

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Touring with a well informed “brilliant” countryman and incredibly talented driver are a must if you want to see, learn and experience Ireland! I’d definitely do som...

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It is a good sample of Ireland and gives you a cross-reference of the Irish people and the landscape. The tour stops at very interesting locations and is well worth ...

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  • Do your research and ask questions. Homestays can be a wonderful insight into local life, but occasionally hotels are falsely advertised as "home stays".
  • Be a courteous guest. Tidy up after yourself, and look out for house rules, such as taking your shoes off before entering. Your host should enjoy having you as much as you enjoy staying there!
  • Stretch beyond your comfort zone! You may encounter squat toilets, cold showers and strange new foods, but it's all part of the experience. And who knows, you may find you have a taste for boiled frog or fried crickets.
  • Spend time with your hosts. A homestay is more than simply renting a room - it is a chance to get involved with a family's way of life. And don't forget that the reason many people agree to host is to learn about your culture, too.

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