A Guide To The Best Culture Trip Discounts This Holiday Weekend

Whether you’re celebrating Memorial Day Weekend in the US, Spring Bank Holiday in the UK, or just enjoying the final weekend of May, we’ve put together a bunch of brilliant deals for you to take advantage of this holiday weekend.

Long weekends are great, aren’t they? More time away from your screen, a chance to put your feet up, spend time with loved ones, or bask in the late spring sunshine. We love to use long weekends to plan our next big adventure and, if you like to do the same, then here is all the inspiration you need, with a few financial incentives sprinkled on top.

Last Call Discounts

If you’re someone who loves to plan spontaneous, last-minute adventures, then you’ll love our Last Call offers, valid on select guaranteed departures in the next few months. Clear your summer schedule and save big on these incredible small-group trips.

Adventurous Ecuador – 8-15 July – 20% OFF

Greek Island Odyssey – 9-16 July – 30% OFF

Save over $750 (or over £600) on a summer escape to the Med, with our glorious eight-day island-hopping adventure in the Greek Cyclades. Start off with a guided tour of Athens and the Acropolis before visiting the quaint islands of Milos and Naxos, ending with sunset views over Santorini. Don’t miss out on the bargain of the summer, book your spot today.

Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands by Train – 17-23 July – 20% OFF

The ruggedly handsome Scottish countryside is resplendent in July, so don’t miss out on 20% off this departure, which is proving a favourite among Culture Trippers. Perhaps you’re a whisky drinker on a pilgrimage? A Harry Potter obsessive on a mission to ride the Hogwarts Express? Or simply an outdoor adventurer looking to escape? Either way, you can book your spot on this Rail Trip right away.

Blissful Bali – 5-16 August – 20% OFF

Our 12-day digital detox in this Indonesian paradise is already an absolute bargain, but with 20% off you really can’t miss out. Hike Mount Batur at sunrise, swim with sea turtles and experience a traditional Balinese blessing ceremony – plus plenty of chill time on the beach. Book your spot on our August trip in Bali.

Early Bird Discounts for 2023

If you’re more of a forward-thinker then our Early Bird discount offers you the chance to make savings by booking ahead of the curve. Here are some 2023 departures currently on Early Bird Discount. Keep scrolling for 2024.

Adventurous Ecuador – 9-16 September – 30% OFF

July too soon for our Ecuador trip? You’re in luck – you can save even more when you book your spot on our September departure.

Atlantic Azores – 3-8 September – 5% OFF

Love the great outdoors? This Portuguese archipelago is one big adventure playground, and on our six-day trip you’ll cycle, kayak, abseil, canyon and go on a whale watching safari. You in? Join us in the Azores this September.

Discover Jordan – 9-16 September – 5% OFF

Plan ahead and get a discounted price on our epic itinerary in the Middle East. Explore ancient Petra, the rocky expanse of Wadi Rum, the Red Sea and the Dead Sea on this eight-day tour. Book fast, before someone else takes your Early Bird discount.

Berlin to Budapest: Central Europe by Train – 7-16 October – 5% OFF

Dreaming of exploring Europe by train? Our 10-day Rail Trip from Berlin to Budapest calls at Prague, Vienna and Bratislava, so you can sip locally brewed beers, meander down cobbled old town alleys and learn about European history in five capital cities. Book now to save 5%.

Epic Morocco – 7-17 October – 5% OFF

This 11-day odyssey across the gateway to North Africa is one of our most popular trips, so act fast to secure that Early Bird discount. Discover Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara desert when you join us on our Epic Morocco trip.

Magical Madrid to Marrakech by Train – 5-16 November – 5% OFF

You can buy an awful lot of Rioja, or go on a shopping spree in Moroccan markets, with the money you’ll save by booking early on this 12-day Rail Trip charting the evolution from Iberia to North Africa. Book now to save on a continent-crossing train experience.

Vibrant Vietnam – 14-25 November – 5% OFF

Sample street food in Hanoi, cruise through Halong Bay and soak up the atmosphere of colonial Hoi An across 12 days in Vietnam this November. Will you book your place on this bargain trip?

Caribbean Colombia – 9-16 December – 5% OFF

Spend eight days tracing this gorgeous stretch of South American coastline, from the mangrove forests of La Boquilla to the pristine beaches and luscious forests of Tayrona National Park. Book your spot on our Caribbean Colombia adventure.

Early Bird Discounts for 2024

If you really want to get the worm then be a really early bird and sort out next year’s travels today. We have a whole host of departure dates ready, and these generous discounts make planning ahead a rewarding endeavour.

Incredible Thailand and Laos by Train – 13-26 January – 15% OFF

Forget ruining your carbon footprint with hour-long flights, you can explore two of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful countries without leaving the ground thanks to our overland Rail Trip. Check out the full itinerary and book your spot on a January adventure in the jungle.

Beachy Belize – 17-21 February – 15% OFF

Get ahead of the winter blues by booking yourself a beach paradise retreat next February. In just five days on Belize’s Caribbean coast we’ll take you snorkelling in a barrier reef and spotting jaguars on a rainforest hike – not to mention plenty of time on the beach. Book a winter trip to Belize today.

Ultimate Egypt – 7-15 March – 15% OFF

With the long-awaited opening of The Grand Egyptian Museum, we expect this ancient destination to be one of the most popular in 2024. Book our March trip today and save almost $450 (or almost £400) on a nine-day tour that includes the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the new museum and a four night luxury cruise down the Nile. Get ahead of the booking rush and secure your place on our Ultimate Egypt 2024 trip.

Magical Madrid to Marrakech by Train – 13-24 April – 15% OFF

If November 2023 doesn’t work for you, then don’t worry, you can make an even bigger saving when you book our April 2024 trip from the Spanish capital to Morocco’s most vibrant cities. Book a Madrid to Marrakech Rail Trip with us today.

Blissful Bali – 15-26 June – 15% OFF

Want to go big next summer? It doesn’t get bigger, or more beautiful, than Blissful Bali. Join us for 12-days of outdoor adventure, beach relaxation and cultural immersion next June.

Seductive Southern Italy – 14-23 September – 15% OFF

It may be a long time to keep yourself waiting, but think of all the gelato you could buy with the savings made from booking ahead on our sumptuous coastal adventure along Naples, the Amalfi Coast and Puglia. Book our trip today, download Duolingo and get working on those hand gestures tomorrow.

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.