The Best 10-Day Tours Around the World
From hiking, cycling and wine tasting in northern Italy to swimming in wild cenotes and exploring ancient Mayan ruins on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico – book your spot on one of these TRIPS by Culture Trip.
Joel Rabinowitz
15 Dec 2021
In just 10 days, you can really get under the skin of a country without feeling time-pressured – and on a specially curated adventure, you don’t even have to worry about planning. To help inspire your next trip, we’ve selected the best nine- and 10-day tours around the world – courtesy of TRIPS by Culture Trip.
1. Wining, dining and city sightseeing in Northern Italy
Expect sumptuous food and gorgeous architecture aplenty on this 10-day TRIPS by Culture Trip tour through Northern Italy. Starting in Rome, you’ll pedal past the ruins of Trajan’s Market and the Mausoleum of Augustus on a bike tour of the main archaeological sites, ending up at the Colosseum. Head north to Tuscany, where you’ll go wine tasting and explore Siena and Florence on foot – before visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Stroll along the leafy hillsides between pastel-coloured fishing villages on the Cinque Terre coastal trail before returning inland for a sunset cruise on Lake Como. It’s time to indulge in the culinary delights of Milan on a foodie walking tour, featuring mondeghili meatballs, melanzane alla parmigiana, artisan ice cream and plenty more.
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2. Cooking, exploring volcanoes and soaking in hot springs in Sicily
Savour the spectacular scenery and cuisine of the Mediterranean’s largest island on this 10-day TRIPS by Culture Trip Sicily adventure. The capital, Palermo, is the ideal place to familiarise yourself with Sicily’s cultural heritage, which you’ll do on a walking tour with our local insider and in a traditional cooking class. After a hike through the Madonie Mountains, you’ll catch a ferry to the Aeolian Islands – where you’ll be able to explore charming villages, hike around the rim of a volcanic crater and soak in geothermal springs. An off-road 4×4 tour across the lava fields of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, is another notable highlight. Cap off your trip by embracing the chaos of a Sicilian food market and exploring the honey-coloured architectural gems of Ortigia – the atmospheric old town of Syracuse.
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3. Bread baking, wine tasting and hiking in Georgia
This nine-day – yes, we’re one day off here – TRIPS by Culture Trip Georgia tour takes you into the heart of a country at the intersection between Europe and Asia, where an eclectic variety of cultural influences come together. Our local insider will take you on a walking tour of the capital, Tbilisi – where you’ll also visit a food market and enjoy a cooking class in a local home. Further culinary treats include a wine workshop and tasting session and learning how to bake traditional Georgian bread. Hike through the tranquil forests of Lagodekhi National Park, marvel at the majestic scenery as you head up into the Caucasus Mountains and trek along a grassy ridge to Gergeti Trinity Church – one of Georgia’s most iconic landmarks. A trip to the ancient Tbilisi sulphur baths, along with a soothing kisa massage, is the perfect way to round off your adventure.
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4. Wild swimming, cocktail making and exploring Mayan ruins on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula
If swimming in wild cenotes, making cocktails and exploring ancient Mayan ruins piques your interest, come along and join the fun on this nine-day TRIPS by Culture Trip tour of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Yoga on the beach, a private catamaran cruise at sunset and a cooking class are all on the agenda, as well as visiting two of the area’s most impressive archaeological sites – the 1,500-year-old Chichen Itza pyramid and the Coba pyramid, which you can climb. There will be plenty of tequila and ice cold beers, but Pox, a corn-based Mexican liquor, is a must-try. Tulum, on the Caribbean coast, is a fitting final destination – renowned for its exuberant bars and clubs.
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5. Snorkel, kayak and spot wildlife in Southern Thailand
Soak up the sun on some of Southeast Asia’s most idyllic beaches on this 10-day TRIPS by Culture Trip Southern Thailand escape. Make the most of Phuket’s vibrant nightlife before venturing into Khao Sok National Park – where you’ll stay in a floating raft house surrounded by thick jungle and dramatic limestone formations. Look out for gibbons and hornbills on a wildlife safari by longtail boat – if you’re really lucky, you may even spot a sun bear, too. Kayak through Bor Thor mangrove forest, snorkel among tropical fish in the secluded lagoon of Hong Island and enjoy a sunset cruise and barbecue on the Andaman Sea. You’ll then leave the mainland behind for the island of Koh Yao Yai – a tranquil spot to unwind for three days before returning to Phuket.
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