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

Highlights

  • Sit back and enjoy the beauty of Tuscany… State-of-the-art, high-speed Italo trains promise stress-free travel and more time to enjoy these cities.
  • Our expert guide will whisk you past the ticket lines for faster priority access at select sites and museums including the Roman Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Uffizi Gallery in Florence and the Doge’s Palace in Venice.
  • Our friendly resident staff will enhance your holiday with their attentive, expert service whenever you need it.
  • With our signature flexibility, you can add extra nights in any city... or even do this trip in reverse!

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Cultural, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Delighted by the experience."

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

Highlights

  • Meet & Greet on Arrival Secrets of the Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle Tour Culloden Battlefield Entrance Loch Ness Cruise 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 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 Enjoy Fantastic Shopping, Music & Nightlife in Glasgow

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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The Portugal - Porto Untour
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy Sample the local Port wine in and around Porto, and cruise the river
  • Venture deeper into the Douro River Valley for vineyards and scenery
  • Explore beautiful Medieval cities like Braga and Guimarães, where you can stroll the atmospheric labyrinth of their ancient core
  • See Portugal’s oldest university and the intricate layers of history in lovely Coimbra.
  • Board a colorful boat and explore the canals of lovely Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal.

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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Highlights

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

Highlights

  • Meet & Greet on Arrival Guinness Storehouse Tour Evening of Traditional Storytelling with Dinner Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle Private Hawk Walk Visit Trinity College & The Guinness Storehouse Inhale the Wild Beauty of Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Marvel at The Cliffs of Moher & Burren Region Stop-off at the Stunning Rock of Cashel & Glen of Aherlow

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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Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Champlain Coast
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Indulge in the lakeside amenities of a historic resort.
  • Stroll the shop-lined streets of Middlebury, one of Vermont’s inimitable charming towns.
  • Pedal the Champlain Valley’s gently rolling farmlands, dotted with typical red barns, silos, and dairy cows.
  • Marvel at stunning Green Mountain vistas as you cycle through the quaint farmland of Panton.
  • Pause on your own to visit the Morgan Horse Farm, where the famed breed is bred and preserved.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Cycling & Biking, Photography

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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8-Night Northern Lights Golf Tour
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Themes

Cultural

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

Highlights

  • Meet & Greet on Arrival Guinness Storehouse Tour Dublin Musical Pub Crawl Entrance to Kilkenny Castle Guinness Storehouse Tour The 8th Century Book of Kells at Famous Trinity College Dublin Castle Galway City & Cong, County Mayo Ross Castle & Killarney National Park Kenmare & the Ring of Kerry Carrowmore Megalithic Site & Glencar Waterfall Connemara National Park & Kylemore Abbey The Rock of Cashel & Medieval Kilkenny

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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6-Night Romantic Escape
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Cliffs of Moher Cruise (seasonal) Horse and Carriage Roundtrip to Ross Castle Falconry in Killarney Traditional Irish Night The Cliffs of Moher & The Wonders of County Clare Stunning Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Spectacular Scenery in County Kerry - Ireland's 'Kingdom' Visit Killarney National Park & The Dingle Peninsula Marvel at The Rock of Cashel & Ross Castle and more!

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

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"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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  • Embrace local transportation for an authentic experience.
  • Keep important documents organized and accessible.
  • Learn basic phrases in the local language for convenience.
  • Always carry a water bottle and stay hydrated.
  • Budget wisely to avoid overspending during your trip.
  • Stay open-minded and embrace unexpected adventures along the way.
 

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