Top Trips for Discovering a City Inside Out

Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, has a rich and fascinating history. At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, it’s characterised by an eclectic mix of architectural styles and cultural influences. You’ll get under the skin of the city with our Local Insider by your side on this nine-day trip, which includes a guided walking tour of Tbilisi’s old quarter, a hearty lunch of khachapuri (traditional cheese-filled bread), and a visit to the Museum of Georgia. At the Dezerter Bazaar, Georgia’s largest food market, you’ll purchase fresh ingredients to use in a Georgian cooking class.

Get a feel for the samba spirit on our nine-day epic in Brazil, starting and ending in two of the world’s liveliest cities. First is the giant metropolis of Sao Paulo, where our Local Insider will show you the trendy, street-art-filled neighbourhoods in the shadow of the city’s skyscrapers. Learn about Oscar Niemeyer numerous architectural masterpieces across the city, before shooting off to the countryside for a few days. After some beach therapy in Paraty Bay we’ll return to the thrill of city life – and it doesn’t get more thrilling than Rio de Janeiro. You’ll have four days in Rio, visiting Christ the Redeemer and sipping cocktails atop Sugarloaf Mountain, learning samba moves at a Carnaval experience and having plenty of time to work on your volleyball skills at the beach.