The Best Week-Long Tours Around the World
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Island-hopping along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, spotting sloths in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, or hopping across the most serene islands in Greece – experience it all in a week with Culture Trip.
Whether you want to spend your week off on scenic train routes or chilling on a Mediterranean beach, you deserve to do it style, and this collection of 6 to 8-day Culture Trip adventures allows you to do just that.
Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands by Train
Seven days is all you need to transport yourself around the magical landscapes of rugged rural Scotland, but this trip starts in London Euston Station, where we’ll catch the overnight Caledonian sleeper train. After ingratiating ourselves with the local customs – a whisky tasting at a local distillery – we’ll continue the locomotive theme by hopping onboard the iconic Jacobite steam train, most famously standing in as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter movies. Gaze in our at the spectacular green valleys and rocky mountains that trace our journey west, across Glenfinnan Viaduct and over to Mallaig. From there we’ll explore the Isle of Skye and Cairngorms National Park before ending the week in the ever-charming capital, Edinburgh.
From US$2728
Next available from 29th Apr 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
London, England
ENDS AT
Edinburgh, Scotland
DURATION
7
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Greek Island Odyssey
Eight days of island-hopping in the Med – what’s not to love? Before we hit the high seas you’ll get the chance to explore Athens, visiting the Acropolis and discovering the many secrets of the hip Keramikos neighbourhood. Then it’s time to cruise on over to the Cycleadic island of Milos, where hidden coves and quaint fishing villages provide a more serene feel than some of Greece’s more famous islands. We’ll keep it calm over on Naxos, renowned for its ancient ruins and gorgeous beaches, before ending the trip in Santorini. Sunset views over those iconic blue-domed, whitewashed buildings – there’s no better place to reflect on an amazing week, cocktail in hand.
From US$2039
Next available from 28th Apr 2024
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STARTS AT
Athens, Greece
ENDS AT
Athens, Greece
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
The Real Costa Rica
Join us in Central American paradise for eight days of adventure that blends volcanic wonders with jungle exploration and some beach time to cap it all off. We’ll start by sipping volcanic coffee, spotting sloths in a rainforest and soaking in natural hot springs in Arenal Volcano National Park, before heading up to a country lodge in the mountains, where you’ll get to take a Costa Rican cooking class. You’ll explore the country’s otherworldly cloud forests, keeping an eye out for howler monkeys and pumas, before heading towards the North Pacific Coast. We’ll go white-water rafting down Tenorio River en route to the laid-back beach town of Tamarindo, where you can enjoy long stretches of sand, try yoga, go mountain biking or take a surf lesson. Not bad for just over a week’s exploring.
From US$2023
Next available from 11th May 2024
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STARTS AT
San Jose, Costa Rica
ENDS AT
Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Atlantic Azores
As far as exploring goes, it doesn’t get much more adventurous than the Atlantic archipelago of the Azores. Their remoteness offers a soothing break from reality, and the dramatic volcanic landscapes, covered in luscious vegetation, make it one big adventure playground. You’ll only need six days on São Miguel island with us to explore the luminescent crater lakes of Sete Cidades – first by cycling around them, then by kayaking on them – hike around Furnas Lake, go abseiling down waterfalls and swimming in rock pools in Ribeira dos Caldeirões, plus heading out on a marine safari to spot dolphins and whales. Bring the pulse down a little by soaking in hot springs and cooking a traditional cozido stew using the island’s natural geothermal energy.
From US$1928
Next available from 28th Apr 2024
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STARTS AT
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
ENDS AT
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
DURATION
6
GROUP SIZE
8
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Coastal Croatia
If you’re after guaranteed glorious weather and a balance between exploration and relaxation, this eight-day trip along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast is just the ticket. You’ll start in Split and end up in Dubrovnik, giving you the chance to explore two of Croatia’s most charming coastal cities, characterised by an eclectic mix of architectural styles. In between, you’ll stop in Hvar, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, pebble beaches and atmospheric old town, and take a day trip to the island of Vis – a former Yugoslav military base, which was closed to the public from the 1950s until 1989. Hop over to Korčula, where you’ll cycle past olive groves and pine forests en route to a wine tasting session in Lumbarda. The opportunity to taste fresh oysters on the Pelješac Peninsula is another notable highlight.
From US$2231
Next available from 26th May 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Split, Croatia
ENDS AT
Dubrovnik, Croatia
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
This is an updated version of an article originally written by Joel Rabinowitz.
Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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