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1,162 Self-Guided & Independent trips. Tours from 247 tour companies. 1,274 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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The Uk - Scotland Untour
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The Uk - Scotland Untour

By Untours
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover Edinburgh
  • Enjoy contemporary and arts at the Fringe Festivals in Edinburgh
  • Visit Gothic cathedral
  • Explore Doune Castle

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Rented two bikes in May 2019. Excellent service from Xavier from start to finish. He was extremely responsive and delivered the (brand new Orbea) bikes to our villa and recommended some great cycling routes around the beautiful Basque Country. Will definitely use Bike Basque again - highly recommended."

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The Switzerland - Heartland Untour
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The Switzerland - Heartland Untour

By Untours
none
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover Basel, Luzern, Zürich, Geneva
  • Visit Ballenberg Open-Air Museum
  • Explore Montreux, St. Gallen, Locarno and Lugano
  • Visit famous Rhine River

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Rented two bikes in May 2019. Excellent service from Xavier from start to finish. He was extremely responsive and delivered the (brand new Orbea) bikes to our villa and recommended some great cycling routes around the beautiful Basque Country. Will definitely use Bike Basque again - highly recommended."

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The Italy - Rome Untour
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The Italy - Rome Untour

By Untours
none
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore The Ancient Sites The Palatine Hill, The Imperial Forum, The Pantheon, Nero’s Palace
  • Visit Vatican City To Tour St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Explore The Ancient Roman Port Town Of Ostia Antica Or Visit Old Ancient Roman
  • Relax On The Beach In Lido Di Ostia.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Rented two bikes in May 2019. Excellent service from Xavier from start to finish. He was extremely responsive and delivered the (brand new Orbea) bikes to our villa and recommended some great cycling routes around the beautiful Basque Country. Will definitely use Bike Basque again - highly recommended."

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The France - Paris Untour
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The France - Paris Untour

By Untours
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Paris and Rouen
  • Visit Eiffel Tower and Luxemburg Gardens
  • Discover Notre dame cathedral
  • Visit Giverny and Palace of Versailles
  • Explore Sacré-Coeur

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Rented two bikes in May 2019. Excellent service from Xavier from start to finish. He was extremely responsive and delivered the (brand new Orbea) bikes to our villa and recommended some great cycling routes around the beautiful Basque Country. Will definitely use Bike Basque again - highly recommended."

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Classic London & Paris By Rail
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Classic London & Paris By Rail

By Alexander + Roberts
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Tailor this trip to your style and budgey with our fine choice of city-center hotels.
  • Travel through the Chunnel aboard the Eurostar Train from London to Paris… with private rail station transfers to make your travel truly carefree!
  • Our included hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tours in both cities make it easy to see all the sites on your list.
  • Enjoy a cruise on the Thames and ride the London Eye.
  • Ride the buses and subways for free with our included transport passes in both cities.
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Themes

Cultural, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Delighted by the experience."

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The Italy - Umbria Untour
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The Italy - Umbria Untour

By Untours
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Perugia and Siena
  • Explore Assisi and Spoleto
  • Discover Rome, Orvieto and Florence
  • Visit Deruta, Gubbio and Spello

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Rented two bikes in May 2019. Excellent service from Xavier from start to finish. He was extremely responsive and delivered the (brand new Orbea) bikes to our villa and recommended some great cycling routes around the beautiful Basque Country. Will definitely use Bike Basque again - highly recommended."

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Provence Van Gogh cycling: an Impressionist's dream
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Provence Van Gogh cycling: an Impressionist's dream

By Intura Travel
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Easy cycling in the heart of the Van Gogh countryside and landscapes
  • The vast olive groves at the foot of the perched medieval village of Les Baux
  • The charming small villages of Maillane, Maussane and Graveson
  • The Roman city of Arles
  • The cafés and restaurants of Saint Remy de Provence
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Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Photography

What travelers are saying

"The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular, especially as we took it day by day and could see the gradual difference as we descended through the Maritime Alps. Our favorite towns were St. Agnes and Menton. We did our one-week tour in June, with super weather both in the Alps and down on the coast. This was the perfect way to get away for one week, but feel like we had been on a two-week holiday - fresh air, exercise, good food and nothing to arrange or worry about. Thank you"

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Shimla Kullu Manali Tour
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Shimla Kullu Manali Tour

By Yolo India Tours
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover India
  • Awesome trip to Kufri
  • Visit of Kullu valley
  • Experience walk at Shimla and Manali mall road
  • Day excursion to Rohtang pass

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"The hotels, which were actually mostly palaces, and the tour guides and driver -all were beyond our highest expectations! We were treated like royalty everywhere we went, people were kind and humble with us. The main tour sites, such as the Taj, the Amber Fort, and Ranthambore Safari attractions were all exquisite -we even had a close encounter with a tiger."

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Cheryl & Michael

Jan 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The hikes were fantastic, the route notes very accurate

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The hikes were fantastic, the route notes very accurate (we only were confused one time and missed a turn but it didn't take long to ...

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Gordon & laurel

Jan 2023

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Thank you again for your good work making our trip so wonderful !

The roadbook notes were generally excellent! The Fort De Buoux was fascinating. Should not be missed but needs at least 1 hour for planning purposes. The recommende...

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Claudia & Dany

Jan 2023

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The trip was all really well prepared, very detailed and thorough.

The trip was all really well prepared, very detailed and thorough. Good of you to include history and other information as well as restaurant suggestions etc. The in...

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Beth & Frederick

Jan 2023

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We enjoyed the scenery, all hotels except in Avignon, the food, and the people we met

We enjoyed the scenery, all hotels except in Avignon, the food, and the people we met. Yes, I would travel again with your company and would recommend to friends. Th...

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Jayne & patricia

Jan 2023

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Everything was so beautiful yet varied. It’s hard to single out a highlight : so many !!

Everything was so beautiful yet varied. It’s hard to single out a highlight : so many !! We are planning to do our next walking tour in Portugal with Intura Travel, ...

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