Self-Guided & Independent Tours & Trips

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

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Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano to Ora
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Cycle from one small alpine city to another, taking in rich cultures steeped in remarkable histories.
  • Ride the diverse landscapes of the Dolomites, from vineyard-blanketed hills, emerald-green valleys, and sylvan forests to dramatic foothills and a 7,000-foot mountain pass.
  • Coast down a mountainside from Pordoi Pass, navigating 33 switchbacks as you descend for six miles along roads made famous by Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi.
  • Revel in some of Europe’s best-maintained bike paths, stellar routes that comprise 90% of this itinerary.
  • Sample the culinary delights of South Tyrol, from alpine cheeses and speck (cured ham) to pinot noirs along the Wine Route.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"This was the first organized tour my husband and I have ever joined, so we were not sure what to expect , but it turned out to be the best vacation we've ever had. The scenery and food were amazing. We stayed in beautiful hotels. Most of the riding was on paved bike paths so we hardly ever had to deal with car traffic. Our leaders, Andrea and Martin, were funny, informative , and so helpful. We are already planning to go back to Italy with VBT this summer."

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7-Night City To Castle in Ireland
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Guinness Storehouse Tour Dublin Musical Pub Crawl Kenmare Bay Eco Nature Cruise Birr Castle Admission Tullamore Dew Whiskey Masterclass

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Brilliant customer service andwerd all me questions met me same day delivery and tracksuite is top notch"

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10-Night Best of Scotland Tour
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Scottish Meet & Greet on Arrival Edinburgh Secrets of the Mile Walking Tour Guided Tour of Edinburgh Castle Scotch Whisky Gold Experiences Blair Atholl Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting Entrance to Blair Castle Entrance to the Culloden Battlefield Loch Ness Cruise Jacobite Steam Train 1st Class Round Trip Journey Entrance to Stirling Castle Spend Two Nights in Captivating Edinburgh Explore St Andrews - Historic University Town & the Home of Golf Soak up the Scenic Beauty & Charm of Pitlochry & Perthshire Discover the Natural Splendor of Cairngorms National Park Visit Balmoral Castle - the Queen's Official Scottish Residence Stay in Inverness - The Capital of the Highlands Travel the Length of Mysterious Loch Ness Marvel at a Variety of Famous Scottish Castles Enjoy a Gentle Hike to Picturesque Steall Waterfall Tour Stunning Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Step Back in Time and Relive Centuries of Scottish History in Stirling

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Brilliant customer service andwerd all me questions met me same day delivery and tracksuite is top notch"

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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $200 per person per day
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14-Night Ultimate Scotland Tour
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Edinburgh Secrets of the Mile Walking Tour History Tour of Edinburgh Castle Entrance to the Culloden Battlefield Talisker Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting Loch Ness Cruise Entrance to Stirling Castle Explore the Distinctive Silver-Grey Architecture of Aberdeen Discover the Natural Beauty of Cairngorms National Park Visit Balmoral Castle - the Queen's Official Scottish Residence Stay in Inverness - The Capital of the Highlands Travel the Length of Mysterious Loch Ness Visit the Famous & Historic Culloden & Bannockburn Battlefields Spend Two Nights on the Breathtaking Isle of Skye, known as 'Cloud Island' Choose from more than 10 Famous Scottish Castles to Explore! Enjoy a Gentle Hike to Picturesque Steall Waterfall Get Lost in Stunning Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Marvel at Stirling Castle & The Wallace Monument

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Brilliant customer service andwerd all me questions met me same day delivery and tracksuite is top notch"

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8-Night Grand Castles & Manors Tour
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Mature Whiskey Tasting at Sheen Falls Seaweed Foraging Walk along the Wild Atlantic Coast Entrance to Blarney Castle & Gardens Afternoon Tea at Pretigious Ashford Castle Hawk Walk on the Castle Grounds Entrance to the Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Center Dining at Ireland's Most Renowned Restaurants Killarney National Park & Ross Castle The Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula Bunratty Castle & Craggaunowen The Rock of Cashel & Glen of Aherlow The Blarney Stone & Visit Kinsale Town Connemara National Park & Kylemore Abbey The City of Galway & Cong, County Mayo The Cliffs of Moher & 5000-Year-Old Poulnabrone Dolmen

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Brilliant customer service andwerd all me questions met me same day delivery and tracksuite is top notch"

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Landscapes of Portugal & the Canaries
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in fascinating culture, admire beautiful architecture
  • Enjoy fruity fortified wines in the many bars of Oporto
  • Marvel at La Palma’s stunning and varied landscapes
  • Cherish Tenerife’s wonderful climate

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"everything is perfect from start to finish just back from Baltic cruise on Braemar , it was amazing."

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8-Night Authentic Luxury Southern Ireland Tour
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Connoisseurs' Experience at The Guinness Storehouse Pony & Trap Tour of Dromoland Castle Estate Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Cliffs of Moher Exhibition Centre Muckross House & Gardens The Rock of Cashel

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Brilliant customer service andwerd all me questions met me same day delivery and tracksuite is top notch"

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7-Night Pub & Music Experience
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Guinness Connoisseur Experience Jameson Whiskey Maker Experience Dublin Musical Pub Crawl Cliffs of Moher Cruise Smithwicks Experience The Guinness Storehouse Trinity College & The Book of Kells St. Patrick's Cathedral & Dublin Castle Galway City & Clonmacnoise Monastic Site The Cliffs of Moher & Wonders of County Clare The Rock of Cashel & The Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Kilkenny Castle & Saint Canice's Cathedral

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Music

What travelers are saying

"Brilliant customer service andwerd all me questions met me same day delivery and tracksuite is top notch"

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Self-Guided & Independent Reviews & Ratings

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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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  • Learn basic phrases in the local language for convenience.
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  • Budget wisely to avoid overspending during your trip.
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