There are a lot of considerations when choosing the right tour including the pacing of the itinerary. To help you better understand a tour’s pacing, we’ve created five pacing levels: Leisurely, Balanced, Moderate, and Fast.
Some travelers enjoy a more relaxing tour that allows them to sleep in or go to bed early and where they only have to unpack their bags once or twice, while others prefer to maximize what they see with full days of sightseeing and travel to as many cities as they can.
Leisurely Paced Tours
For travelers looking to enjoy more time in 1-3 cities to tour at a relaxed pace with plenty of free time. Expect to enjoy half-day tours most days with a free day in most cities to explore independently. There are few to no early mornings and/or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you can expect to stay in most accommodations for 4+ nights. Some days may be more fast-paced than others, and adding optional tours may make this tour feel more fast-paced.
Explore Porto, the Douro Valley wine region, and Salamanca, Spain on this 7-night cruise through Portugal. Learn More ❯
Including Paris, Giverny, the Norman Abbeys Trail, Côte Fleurie, Honfleur, Rouen, and Les Andelys. Learn More ❯
Seven-night cruise from Amsterdam to Mainz (or vice versa). Ports of call include Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Strasbourg and more. Learn More ❯
Independent exploration of Cape Town, plus game drives in Dinokeng Private Game Reserve. Learn More ❯
Balanced Paced Tours
For travelers looking to see more but still enjoy some free time. Expect either half-day or full-day tours most days with a free day or free half-day to explore independently in most cities. There may be a few early mornings and/or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 3+ nights. Some days may be more fast-paced than others, and adding optional tours may make this tour feel more fast-paced.
See Cairo, the Pyramids, and Luxor plus Petra and the Dead Sea on our Splendors of Egypt trip. Features 3-night Nile cruise. Learn More ❯
Explore Spain from Madrid to Seville to Barcelona and more! Along the way enjoy the country's must-sees and delicious regional tastings. Learn More ❯
Featuring Jerusalem, Galilee, Nazareth, Dead Sea, Masada, Tel Aviv and Eilat plus an excursion to Petra Learn More ❯
Features Cairo, Great Pyramids of Giza, Nile Cruise, Karnak, Luxor and Alexandria Learn More ❯
See top sites in Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast. Learn More ❯
Includes Cape Town, Kruger National Park, eSwatini, Zululand, Soweto and Hluhluwe National Park, and Victoria Falls. Learn More ❯
Don't miss the opportunity to explore "The Last Frontier"! From Anchorage, travel north deep into the tundra wilderness of Denali National Park and on to the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park. Learn More ❯
From spectacular temples like the Mother Temple and the "Goddess of the Lake" Water Temple to natural sights like Munduk Waterfalls to cooking demonstrations, immerse yourself in all Bali has to offer! Learn More ❯
Explore Casablanca, Marrakesh, Dades, Erfoud, Fez and Rabat. On this special women-only tour you'll also enjoy a kaftan-making demonstration, and a cooking class with a local Berber family. Learn More ❯
Highlights include our favorites from the Great Pyramids to Luxor plus special women-only experiences like a Modern Egyptian Women lecture, lunch at a Nubian restaurant, and a visit to an Egyptian house and farm! Learn More ❯
See top sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Includes Burj Khalifa, Dhow dinner cruise and desert safari. Learn More ❯
Features Cairo, Great Pyramids of Giza, Nile Cruise, Karnak and Luxor. Learn More ❯
Enjoy all of Jordan's inspiring beauty and history! Visit Amman, explore Wadi Rum and Petra, unwind at the Dead Sea, and discover notable sites of the Holy Land. Learn More ❯
Exploring Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle—with Thai cooking class. Learn More ❯
Exploring Casablanca, Marrakesh, Dades, Erfoud, Fez and Rabat. Includes a desert camel ride. Learn More ❯
Highlights of three imperial, riverside cities. Includes stop in medieval Duernstein. Learn More ❯
Exploring Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle—with a Thai cooking class. Learn More ❯
Featuring Dublin, Belfast, Derry, Galway, Killarney and Limerick. Plus Giant’s Causeway, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry. Learn More ❯
Experience Copenhagen, Oslo, the Fjords, Bergen, and Stockholm on a unique five-city tour. Learn More ❯
See top sites in Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa and Tuscany. Learn More ❯
Featuring Jerusalem, Galilee, Nazareth, Dead Sea, Masada and Tel Aviv, plus a kibbutz stay. Tour extension to Eilat available. Learn More ❯
See Sarapiqui Tropical Forest, Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano & Tamarindo Beaches! Learn More ❯
Exploring Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle—with a Thai cooking class. Learn More ❯
Includes Cape Town, Kruger National Park, eSwatini (Swaziland), Zululand, Soweto and Hluhluwe National Park. Learn More ❯
Moderately Paced Tours
For travelers looking to keep busy so they can see more of the destination. Expect full-day tours most days with some limited free time at specific sites, for meals, and/or in the evenings. You can expect several early mornings and/or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 2+ nights (with limited 1-night stays). Some days may be more fast-paced than others, and adding optional tours may make this tour feel more fast-paced.
Track the chimpanzees of Kibale, spy the abundant wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and meet the rare mountain gorillas of Bwindi. Learn More ❯
From Glasgow to the Highlands and on to Edinburgh, explore Scotland's castles, lochs, scenic landscapes, history, legends, and more! Learn More ❯
Explore Cuba from Havana to Las Terrazas, a sustainable community to Viñales Valley, the beautiful countryside. Learn More ❯
Delight in the flavors of Portugal and Spain with visits to historic cities and scenic landscapes and coastlines from Lisbon to San Sebastián Learn More ❯
Visit some of India's most incredible places from the Taj Mahal to Ranthambore National Park to the Pink City of Jaipur plus Varanasi. Learn More ❯
Visit some of India's most incredible places from the Taj Mahal to Ranthambore National Park to the Pink City of Jaipur. Learn More ❯
Visit Porto, Coimbra, Evora, Lisbon, and the Azores plus an excursion to medieval Obidos. Learn More ❯
Highlights are Nairobi, Sambura National Reserve, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara National Reserve, and the Serengeti with wildlife safaris. Learn More ❯
See Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Lima, and the Ballestas Islands and Nazca Lines from Paracas. Learn More ❯
Highlights include Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa and Kyoto, plus bullet train and historic village of Shirakawago and Osaka. Learn More ❯
Explore some of our most beloved National Parks on this escorted tour from Salt Lake City to Spokane. We'll explore Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Glacier National Park. Learn More ❯
From Vancouver travel to the "Cowboy Country" ranch land of Kamloops, and the Canadian Rockies. Visit the Columbia Icefield, iconic Banff and Lake Louise, and Yoho National Park before ending in Calgary. Learn More ❯
Discover unique Monuments Valley, colorful Bryce Canyon, and the majestic Grand Canyon. Find awe-inspiring vistas in Zion, marvel at the rock formation of the Arches, and connect with the vast canyons of Canyonlands. Learn More ❯
Savor a sampling of Italy's greatest culinary hits with food and wine tastings from Bologna to Turin. Learn More ❯
Explore Reykjavik and Vik with multiple opportunities to see the northern lights. Plus Gulfoss, Geysir and Blue Lagoon. Learn More ❯
Marvel at ancient wonders like the famed Acropolis in Athens, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Library of Celsus at Ephesus. Visit the Old City of Jerusalem, beautiful Cyprus, the island of Rhodes, and more! Learn More ❯
Comprehensive tour, including Sydney, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Melbourne, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Auckland and Dunedin. Learn More ❯
Explore Reykjavik and Vik with multiple opportunities to see the northern lights. Plus Gulfoss, Geysir and Blue Lagoon. Learn More ❯
Visit Porto, Coimbra, Evora and Lisbon. Includes day trip to medieval Obidos. Learn More ❯
Highlights of Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Izmir, Ephesus, Canakkale and Troy. Learn More ❯
Experience Croatia and Slovenia: Zagreb, Bled, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes, Split and Dubrovnik, plus a visit to Republic of Montenegro. Learn More ❯
See Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Lima. Learn More ❯
Highlights include Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa and Kyoto, plus bullet train and historic village of Shirakawago. Learn More ❯
Explore Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Hoi An, Halong Bay and Hanoi. Includes 3 nights in Siem Reap (Cambodia) and Temples of Angkor Wat. Learn More ❯
Highlights are Nairobi, Sambura National Reserve, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara National Reserve. Guided wildlife viewing. Learn More ❯
Fast Paced Tours
For more adventurous travelers who want to experience it all, expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods of 4+ hours at a time (up to 2 times per day) with scheduled times to rest, enjoy a snack, or explore independently. Included touring may feature hiking, and/or stairs on uneven terrain at potentially high altitudes.
Explore Mexico's history, culture, food, and more on this tour from Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chichen Itza, Playa del Carmen, and Cancún. Learn More ❯
Explore Mexico's history, culture, food, and more on this tour from Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Valladolid & Playa del Carmen. Learn More ❯
From iconic sights like the Eiffel Tower and Mont Saint-Michel to historic sites like Omaha Beach to relaxing visits to wineries and lovely châteaux. Learn More ❯
You’ll not only experience the Acropolis and Parthenon, and mythical islands like Mykonos, Crete, and Santorini. Along the way, you’ll enjoy special women-focused experiences: learn more about the role of women from Greek history to… Learn More ❯
Includes four-night cruise of Greek Islands with stops in Santorini and Crete. Plus Athens, Delphi, Olympia. Learn More ❯