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Best Small Group Tour Companies & Touring FAQ

Last updated: 3rd February 2024

Our travelling companions on a small group tour to India

We often get asked how do group tours work? and why do we like them? so we’ve put together a FAQ guide and a comprehensive list to the best small group tour companies. Some of which we’ve used others we haven’t tried yet.

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Touring Frequently Asked Questions

What is a group tour.

A group tour is a holiday with a set itinerary over multiple days. They come in all shapes and sizes from big group tours of 40+ people to small group tours of around 10 people. There are loads of different types of group tours to choose from – Cultural, adventure, walking, solo, rail travel to walking tours to name a few. Confusingly group tours are sometimes just called ‘adventure tours’. We like group tours that aren’t too rigid with their itinerary, that feature optional activities on various days, or separate ‘free time’ or ‘free days’. That way we can choose to do something on our own or in a group.  It’s good to have time for private moments. Generally speaking on a group tour you will see much more of a destination than doing it independently and experience things you wouldn’t necessarily have thought to do.

Who Goes On Group Tours?

Basically like-minded people. Your travelling companions will have a shared interest as you, after all they have chosen the same destination as you. The people we’ve met love travelling just like us, and see themselves as a traveller rather than a tourist.  As well as couples you’ll find solo and LGBT travellers in group tours who choose to a visit a destination in the safety of a group. However it’s really about a shared experience and we’ve made some lifelong friends from some group tours, whilst on other tours we’ve just enjoyed their company.

How Do Group Tours Work?

Most group tours use a local tour leader or tour manager who act like a travelling concierge and will lead the group from A to B. They are invaluable with their local knowledge helping to answer your questions or assisting with any language barriers. We always enjoy chatting to our leaders as they are always proud about their country and keen to share stories, sometimes fascinating glimpses into their local lives. Tour leaders are not guides, instead official guides will meet the group at sites of historical interest to explain things in depth. One of the main reasons we enjoy escorted group tours is because the hassle of organising the logistics of getting from A to B are taken care of. So it leaves us stress free and we have more time to explore and enjoy the destination.

Does The Group Size Matter?

Yes, size really does matter when choosing a group tour. It changes your experience of a destination depending on the number of people in your group.  Larger group tours of 40+ people have more camaraderie and a bigger range of age groups, so if you really enjoy socialising this could be for you. The main advantage of a larger group tour is bigger discounts for the group on hotel accommodation and attractions. This will bring down the overall cost of the trip and will be friendlier on your wallet. However we much prefer small group tours of around 10 people or less as they are more relaxed and intimate. Everyone tends to look out for each other, so there’s nice support. Another advantage of a small group tour is that you can get around sites easier and quicker like we did in India using tuk-tuks rather than a coach big groups use.  You also spend less time waiting for your travel companions and will discover more places off the beaten track which sometimes takes you out of your comfort zone, which is a good thing!

Some of the best small group tour companies & providers for booking an escorted tour.

Best Small Group Tour Companies

Our comprehensive list of the best small group tour companies, some of which we’ve used others we haven’t yet.

Abercrombie & Kent – Luxury small group tours worldwide (Maximum group size 14 people)

APT Touring – Luxury group tours & river cruises. (Average group size 19 people)

Audley Travel – Luxury small group tours & tailor made self-guided trips.

Bucket List Company – Guided tours worldwide. (Maximum group size 16 people / Average group size 12 people)

Collette Worldwide – Guided tours worldwide. (Maximum group size 28 people)

Contiki Tours – Budget travel coach tours for 18-35 year olds. (Maximum group size 25 people)

Cosmos Tours & Cruises – Budget group tours worldwide.  (Maximum group size 50 USA / Europe maximum 40 people)

Cox & Kings – Escorted small group tours worldwide. (Maximum group size 25 people / minimum 10 people)

Distant Journeys – Touring holidays to Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & India. (Average group size 40 people)

Dragoman – Overland off the beaten path adventures worldwide. (Maximum group size 22 people)

Exodus Travels – Small group tours in Europe and worldwide. (Maximum group size 20 / Average group size 12 people)

Explore!  – Adventure holidays Europe and worldwide. (Maximum group size 20 / Average group size 12 people)

G Adventures – Small group escorted tours worldwide.  (Maximum group size 16 / Average group size 10-12 people)

Great Rail Journeys – Escorted rail tours worldwide. (Average group size 40 people)

HF Holidays – Small group guided walking holidays. (Group sizes 4 – 40 people) 

InsideAsia Tours – Small group tours to Japan , Vietnam , Cambodia , Laos & Myanmar (Maximum group size 14 people)

Insight Vacations –  Luxury group tours (Maximum group size 40 people / Average group size 32)

Inspiring Journeys – Luxury small group tours of Australia & New Zealand. (Maximum group size 20 people)

Intrepid – Small group adventure tours.   (Maximum group size 16 people / Average group size 10 people)

Journeys of Distinction – Luxury group tours (Maximum group size 25 people)

Jules Verne – Worldwide group tours. (Maximum group size 28 people / Average group size 12 people)

KE Adventure Travel – Group tours with Physical activities. (Maximum group size 16 people)

Llama Travel – Worldwide group tours. (Maximum group size 18 people / Average group size 10-15 people)

Leger Holidays – Escorted coach holidays in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Lonely Planet Experiences – Group tours provided by Intrepid.

Macs Adventure – Group & Self Guided Walking holidays in UK & World.

Mercury Holidays – Worldwide escorted tours and holidays. (Minimum group size 15 people / Maximum 35 people)

Naturetrek – Group wildlife holidays. (Maximum group size 50 people / Average group size 10-12 people)

Newmarket Holidays – Escorted holidays worldwide. (Maximum group size 24 people)

On The Go Tours – Affordable escorted group tours worldwide.  (Maximum group size 24 people)

Peregrine Adventures – Small group tours worldwide.  (Maximum group size 12 people / Average group size 9 people)

Rainbow Tours – Group tours to Latin America & Africa. (Average group size 6 – 10 people)

Railway Touring Company – Rail holidays worldwide.

Ramblers Walking Holidays – Small group walking holidays in UK & Europe (Average group size 12-20 people)

Regent Holidays – Alternative destinations for small group tours.   (Group sizes vary according to destination)

Riviera Travel – Group tours worldwide.  (Group size varies according to the tour)

Saga – Over 50s tours and cruises worldwide. (Maximum group size 30 people)

Titan Travel – Escorted group tours worldwide. (Average group size 36 – 40 people)

Top Deck – Tours for 18-35 year olds. (Maximum group size 36 people / Average group size 22 people)

Trafalgar Tours – Guided group tours worldwide. (Maximum 50 people Europe / Rest of the world 20-26 people)

Trailfinders – Private and group tours (Maximum group size 16 people)

TransIndus  – Small group tours to Asia. (Average group size 12-16 people)

Travelsphere – Escorted tours & guided holiday tours worldwide. (Maximum group size 30 people)

Wendy Wu Tours – Escorted tours to China, Vietnam, Japan, India, South America. (Maximum group size 28 people)

Solo Only Group Tours

Just You – Group tours for solo travellers. (Maximum group size 40 people)

Flash Pack – Group tours for people in their 30s & 40s.

Multi Day Tour Aggregators

TourHound – Aggregator of escorted touring and adventure holidays.

Tour Radar – 40,000 tours available from more than 1,500 different tour operators.

Stride Travel – Over 35,000 tours and traveller reviews.

Thrillophilia – 12,500 tours in 25+ countries.

Day Tour Aggregators

AirBnB Experiences – Tours and activities hosted by AirB&B locals.

Get Your Guide – Find day-tours worldwide.

Hi, Hi – Day tours with locals.

Lokafy – Day tours with locals.

Tours By Locals – Day tours with locals.

City Unscripted – City day tours with locals.

Veltra Tours – City tours.

Klook  – Find day-tours worldwide.

Peek – Find day-tours worldwide.

Viator – Find day-tours worldwide (also called TripAdvisor Experiences)

Voyagin – Find day-tours worldwide.

Withlocals – Find day-tours worldwide.

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The 10 Best Group Travel Tour Companies for 2024

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Caroline Morse Teel is the Executive Editor for SmarterTravel Media. Caroline has a passion for adventure travel and has hiked to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the bottom of the Grand Canyon in pursuit of a good story. Follow her around the world on Instagram @TravelWithCaroline .

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For those truly epic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations, you want to leave your itinerary to the experts. Whether your dream is to see the Big Five on an African Safari, trek tall mountains, explore European cities, or something even wilder, a group tour is the easiest way to do it.

However, picking the wrong group tour company is the quickest way to ruin your trip. Make sure you choose a tour company that aligns with your goals and travel styles. Do you want an intimate group tour or do you prefer to make lots of new friends in a big group? Does the price line up with what you like (luxury vs. budget)? Is the itinerary going to all the places you want to see? 

We’ve done the research and found the very best group travel tour companies for 2024 for every type of traveler.

Best Overall Group Travel: Exodus Adventure Travels

With trips on every continent, Exodus Adventure Travels covers anywhere on this planet that you could possibly want to go, from popular destinations like the Amalfi Coast to well off-the-beaten-path adventures like Tajikistan. This award-winning group travel company boasts thousands of repeat customers who sign up for trips year after year (97% of past participants would recommend Exodus Adventure Travels to a friend). 

These small group tours operate with only around 8-16 people and always feature experienced local leaders who can give you a unique insight into your destination. Exodus Adventure Travels caters to any type of travel style, including trips broken down by type of activity (think walking, cycling, multi-adventure, winter, or cultural) as well as type of traveler (family, age group, etc.). There are curated collections (coastal, “away from it all”, European wilderness, and trips of a lifetime) to inspire you, as well as self-guided options for when you want all the benefits of a group tour planner without the actual group. Looking for that special safari? Exodus Aventure Travels just partners with the African Wildlife Foundation to create carefully curated luxury adventures that go above and beyond the standard safari. 

Exodus Adventure Travels tours work for almost any budget, with options that range from affordable to premium. 

Top Trip: Explore under-the-radar Europe by foot on Exodus Adventure Travels’ Lakes & Mountains of Slovenia walking tour .

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Best Adventure Group Travel: World Expeditions

World Expeditions has been taking adventurous travelers to remote locations all over the world ever since its first group trek through Nepal in 1975. Today, World Expeditions offers active itineraries on every continent. Intrepid travelers can opt for trips themed around mountaineering, rafting, cycling, hiking, and more. 

World Expeditions aims to leave communities and places where they operate tours better than they found them. Trips are created using the company’s Thoughtful Travel Charter as a guideline, which emphasizes respect for the environment, sustainability, having a positive impact on local communities, protecting wildlife, and more. 

World Expeditions’ trips are capped at just 16 people to provide a good experience for participants, and there are no single supplements for solo travelers willing to share a room with someone of the same gender. 

Top Trip: Summit Africa’s tallest mountain on a fully-supported trek up Kilimanjaro on World Expeditions’ eight day trip up the beautiful Lemosho Route . 

Best Budget Group Travel: G Adventures 

For travelers on a budget, G Adventures offers cheap group tours that make dream destinations accessible to nearly anyone. (Think: sailing the Galapagos for just $1,014 , criss-crossing India’s Golden Triangle for $799 , or spending 8 days in Bali for less than $749.)

G Adventures is one of the best tour companies for solo travelers as well, as most trips don’t have a single-supplement. You can choose to share a room with another G Adventures solo traveler, or pay extra to have your own space.

G Adventures keeps costs down by opting for cheaper hotels and local meals, and making certain activities optional (for an additional cost). Pick your travel style—options range from “basic” to more luxe tours run in partnership with National Geographic. Family tours, local living tours (featuring homestays), and wellness-focused tours are also available. 

Top Trip: G Adventures’ China Express trip is a great way to see the highlights of China if you’re short on both time and budget. 

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Best Educational Group Tours: EF Go Ahead Tours

When you really want to learn about a destination, consider a group trip with EF Go Ahead Tours . EF is the world’s largest private education company, and the Go Ahead Tours arm capitalizes on the company’s relationships with local educators, historians, and tour guides to create group trips that take you deep into a destination. 

These small group tours generally cap at 38 travelers, and feature unique educational experiences. For a bucket list trip, EF Go Ahead Tour’s special event tours are particularly enticing, as they offer behind-the-scenes access to tough-to-plan trips like Oktoberfest in Munich or Cherry Blossom season in Japan. 

Intimidated by solo travel? EF Go Ahead Tours is a great option for solo travelers, since it offers designated trips for solo travelers , where everyone is traveling alone, making it less intimidating.  

Top Trip: Bring the tastes of Italy home with you on EF Go Ahead Tours’ Food & Wine: Piedmont & Tuscany tour (operated in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen), where you’ll learn how to make local dishes. 

Best Responsible Group Travel: Intrepid Travel

Looking for a responsible group travel operator that focuses on bettering the communities and destinations they visit? Intrepid Travel is the world’s largest travel B Corporation, a certification for companies doing good. 

Intrepid Travel’s tours focus on sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and sustaining communities. The company has its own charity, The Intrepid Foundation , which has donated over 10 million dollars to over 160 community organizations. 

Intrepid Travel’s small group tours attract a wide range of travelers, but they are especially great for younger travelers, as they have a large number of trips designed for people aged 18-35 . (Other trips, including family-focused trips, are geared toward any age.)

Top Trip: Experience foodie trip of a lifetime Intrepid Travel’s South Korea Real Food Adventure , which includes time in three cities and an overnight temple stay.

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Best Private Group Travel: Kensington Tours

Whether your group consists of just two people or involves taking the entire extended family, Kensington Tours will take all the hassle of planning out of the equation. This private group operator creates personalized trips and itineraries tailored to your preferences, while their experts handle all the logistics and bookings. 

Plans are entirely flexible, and can even be changed while on the trip on a whim. Need some inspiration? Browse Kensington Tours’ travel ideas , to get some ideas for your next adventure. 

Top Trip: Sail around the stunning shores of Croatia and the Dalmation Islands on a private luxury catamaran on Kensington Tours’ fully customizable tour . 

Best Polar Group Travel: Chimu Adventures

Whether you’re headed north to the Artic or south to Antarctica, Chimu Adventures has the perfect polar group trip for you. Chimu Adventures has some of the most variety for polar trips, with options to fly, cruise, or a combination of both to get to your destination. For an ultra-unique Antarctica trip, Chimu Adventures offers cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand (most Antarctica trips depart from Argentina).

Chimu Adventures is one of the cheapest group trips to Antarctica, with rates starting under $6,000.

Top Trip: If you’re pressed for time (or simply don’t have the stomach for the Drake Passage), Chimu Adventures’ Antarctica Fly Cruise will get you to the ends of the earth quickly and smoothly.

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Best Group Tours for Solo Travelers: For the Love of Travel

Group tours can be a great way to meet new people, but they can sometimes skew on the older age range. If you’re between 25-39 and a solo traveler looking to meet new people, you’ll love For the Love of Travel . All participants on the trips are between 25-39, and according to the company, 80 percent are solo travelers—so you’ll make friends fast. Hoping to meet someone who will be more than just a friend on your next trip? Trips include a balanced number of “gal and guy spots” to ensure an even balance of genders within groups (and of course, non-binary genders are always welcome). 

For the Love of Travel offers weeklong (or longer) international trips as well as shorter weekender trips to closer destinations like Mexico or Costa Rica—perfect for people without a lot of vacation time.

Top Trip: Sleep in a glass igloo under the Northern Lights, go sledding with huskies, and warm up in traditional saunas on For the Love of Travel’s Lapland tour , already booking dates for 2024.

Best Biking Tours Group Travel: DuVine Cycling

Biking through the rolling hills of Italy or across the mountain roads of Chile sounds like a dream, but the logistics seem daunting (especially if you don’t want to haul all your own stuff from point-to-point). Enter: DuVine Cycling , a luxury small group tour company that specializes in bike trips. 

With trips across Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the United States, DuVine Cycling is a cyclist’s dream. Choose from all-biking trips or mix things up with a cycle and sail bike tour or a multi-sport adventure —no matter what, everything is included, from luxury boutique accommodations to top-quality name brand bikes. 

Top Trip: DuVine’s Holland Bike Tour promises “tulips, windmills, beer, and cheese”—what more could you need?

Best Luxury Group Travel: Abercrombie & Kent

Abercrombie & Kent has been delighting discerning travelers since 1962. Today, they take travelers on unforgettable adventures across over 100 different countries and all seven continents. Although Abercrombie & Kent’s trips are pricey, they encompass once-in-a-lifetime experiences like private jet tours around the world or luxury chartered cruises .

There are trips designed for solo travelers and families , and the small group journeys max out at around 14-18 guests.

Top Trip: Swim with whale sharks in the Philippines, feed proboscis monkeys in Malaysia, and photograph wild tigers in India on Abercrombie & Kent’s Wildlife & Nature: Around the World by Private Jet trip , already booking dates into 2024.

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10 wonderful days in Spain!

10 wonderful days in Spain! From the first conversation to the last with our agent, Claire, we had an amazing experience! She listened well about what we wanted to see and do and then planned a great itinerary. Everything was top notch, from the hotels to the guides, transfer drivers, train travel and activities. We are recommending Audley to friends and hope to use their expertise again in our future travel plans.

Date of experience : April 25, 2024

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Hi Anne, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review with us. We are glad to hear that Claire listened to what you wanted out of your trip and planned a great itinerary! We are so happy that your hotels, guides, transfers and activities were all top notch and look forward to helping assist you with your travel plans in the future! Kind regards, Audley Travel US

Audley designed a terrific safari!

Audley designed a safari that was perfect for me. I am an experienced traveler, but had never been on safari nor to Africa before, so I didn't even know what questions to ask. But my safari went very smoothly and comfortably. I couldn't ask for a better experience. Thanks so much Audley and Asilia, (my guide company), for a wonderful trip.

Date of experience : May 21, 2024

Hi Jean, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review with us. We are so happy to hear that we were able to answer those questions you didn't even know you had and provide such a wonderful experience for you! We will make sure to pass along your kind words to your specialist and Asilia. Hope to see you on a future adventure with Audley! Best wishes, Audley Travel US

Not recommended at all

We have been working with this agency for the past year to plan a big trip just to find out they didn’t take into account our flight cost, already over our pre established budget and not willing to make it right. We want our money back or a planned trip as we originally discussed. Do not trust this agency with your trips. Consider somewhere else.

Date of experience : June 12, 2024

Hi Mahsa Thank you for sharing your experiences with us thus far. We are deeply disappointed and sorry to hear this; it clearly falls short of the high standard of service on which Audley prides itself. We have asked our Client Experience team to contact you as soon as possible to get your plans back on track and resolved to your satisfaction. Best regards Audley Travel USA.

Excellent 15 day tailored trip to Japan

My wife and I just return from a 15 day tailored trip to japan. Adam Falk our planner and agent was "Five Star" excellent, and answered every question we had. The trip plan was seamless, and was tailor made based on our likes. The tours and tour guides that Adam arranged for were superb. Adam arranged memorable highlights such as a private dinner with Maiko, Sushi and Miso Soup cooking class in a private home, and a visit to the TeamLabs Digital Immersive Gallery. That goes without mentioning the incredible visits through locations with breathtaking parks, scenery, and superb cultural highlights. This trip was a trip of a lifetime, and again we thank Adam Falk for arranging everything for us.

Date of experience : May 15, 2024

Hi Selwyn, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review with us. We are happy to hear that Adam provided excellent guidance and advice, and helped you plan a trip of a lifetime! A private dinner with a Maiko and a private cooking class both sound absolutely incredible! We have shared your kind words with Adam and his manager. We would love to help you plan more amazing adventures in the future! Kind regards, Audley Travel US

Scotland trip

Our travel adviser, Lily Cohen, booked us a great trip to Scotland when we had to travel there for a wedding. We decided to make a longer vacation out of it. She booked wonderful hotels and tours and mapped out a driving route for us, with suggestions for stops we might like. When we had some minor problems, she was quick to rectify the situations. All in all, I would highly recommend her for travel in Scotland.

Date of experience : May 28, 2024

Hi Paula, Thank you so much for taking the time to share these kind words with us. We are so happy to hear that Lily was able to utilize her firsthand knowledge to help you plan an amazing trip to Scotland! Equally as important, we are glad that Lily was able to quickly help you rectify the minor hiccups that occurred while traveling. We have passed your kind words along to Lily, as well as to her manager. We cannot wait to help you plan more amazing adventures in the future! Kind regards, Audley Travel US

100% Recommend!

The agent was extremely kind and friendly. Very knowledgeable and helpful with adjusting the itinerary to my specific needs and price point. Would absolutely recommend!

Hi Garo, Thank you so much for sharing your recent experience with Audley! We are so happy to hear that Caroline was extremely kind and friendly and that she was able to utilize her wealth of destination knowledge to help you with your specific itinerary and pricing needs. We have shared your feedback with Caroline, as well as with her manager. We look forward to helping you plan your next trip! Best wishes, Audley Travel US

Our trip to Spain was planned by Eric

Our trip to Spain was planned by Eric. As usual at Audley, Eric laid out our trip with meticulous detail even though he had a very short timeframe in which to do it. But what really matters most is the help you get when you’re in a foreign country and don’t speak the language. We missed our flight and had multiple medical issues. The only person we could turn to was Eric. Despite major differences in the time zones he started to make the situation right. His help made a Big difference, his intervention saved the trip and made a bad situation much better.

Date of experience : April 15, 2024

Hi Henry, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback about your recent experience with Audley. While we never expect things to go wrong when traveling, we are happy to hear that Eric, as well as our 24hr duty office team, were there to support you in your time of need. We have shared your kind words with Eric, as well as with his manager. We look forward to assisting you on your next epic vacation! Sincerely, Audley Travel US

Two Fussy Old People Travel to Lisbon and Porto

I think what made our travel experience in Portugal top notch was there were no unpleasant surprises. We set our expectations with Eric and he put together a package that met and often exceeded our expectations. The hotels and transportation provided were first rate and the guides provided knowledgeable and accommodating. Clearly Eric knows Portugal and the local resources Audley uses in country because he designed an excellent itinerary and put together an in-country team that implemented it flawlessly. We would recommend Eric and Audley to anyone looking for travel consultants to help them arrange a trip to Portugal.

Date of experience : May 22, 2024

Hi David, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your trip to Lisbon and Porto was a top-notch experience and that there were no unpleasant surprises along the way. It's fantastic to know that Eric was able to exceed your expectations with his deep knowledge of Portugal. Your kind words have been passed along to Eric, as well as to his manager. We're delighted to have been a part of your journey and look forward to helping you plan future adventures! Best wishes, Audley Travel US

Our recent trip to South Africa for our…

Our recent trip to South Africa for our 55th anniversary was amazing. Thanks to Jeremy we stayed at two wonderful game reserves and spent time by the Indian Ocean as well. He helped us fulfill our wishes to watch elephants, cheetahs, giraffes and even dung beetles! All the arrangements for flights, drivers and accommodations were perfect. Everything went smoothly. Jeremy even told the lodge that it was our anniversary so we had a bottle of champagne waiting. This was our second time using Audley’s services and we have been very pleased both times. Thanks again Jeremy!

Date of experience : April 08, 2024

Hi Ellen, Congratulations on 55 years! We are honored that you trusted us enough to plan such a milestone anniversary. We are so happy to hear that Jeremy was able to make your anniversary such an amazing experience, and helped you fulfill your wishes of seeing dung beetles! We have shared your kind words with Jeremy, as well as with his manager. We look forward to helping you plan your 60th anniversary adventure! Best wishes, Audley Travel US

We had a trip of s lifetime

We had a trip of s lifetime with the great assistance of Kara Chance and Audley Travel. Three glorious weeks in Spain with nine hotels, so considerable moving around. We’re in our 70’s and really needed the drivers, guides, great hotels, and other arrangements Audley provided. I knew at the outset I couldn’t plan this without outside assistance, so I approached a cousin who travels constantly and she referred me to Audley. Kara listened incredibly well during the intake discussion and came back quickly with an itinerary that was practically perfect. Our only regret is not being able to stay another week!

Hi Ruth, Wow! Sounds like you had a truly amazing time exploring the wonders of Spain. We are so happy to hear how Kara listened to what you were hoping for, and helped you plan the trip of a lifetime! We have shared your incredible feedback with Kara, as well as her manager. We hope we get the chance to help you plan another perfect adventure! Sincerely, Audley Travel US

Working with Audley Travel was an easy

Working with Audley Travel was an easy, simple experience. Once we had decided to where we wanted to travel, we were teamed with a specialist who listened to our ideas and crafted a trip that met and exceeded our expectations.

Date of experience : May 02, 2024

Hi Joel, Thank you so much for sharing your recent experience with Audley. We are so happy to hear that Thora took the time to listen to what you wanted out of your trip to South Africa, and used that information to create a trip that exceeded your expectations! We have shared your feedback with Thora, as well as with her manager. We look forward to helping you plan your next big adventure! Best wishes, Audley Travel US

Great expectations were met.

Spent almost a year from the original rough plan to the actual trip. We couldn't find what we wanted on our own. Brittany listened and added ideas when needed. We were then able to look at revisions until we were comfortable. Good recommendations throughout, and we didn't have to find & book side trips. The ease of jumping from one location to the next was seamless with the plan. Loved our phone chats with Brittany and her knowledge of our sites. Turned out to be the most relaxing fun filled trip we have every taken.

Date of experience : April 24, 2024

Hi Sue & Jim, Thank you for taking the time to share this review of your experience with Audley. We are so happy to hear that Brittany took the time to listen to what you wanted out of your trip, and used her first-hand knowledge to help you craft the perfect trip. We love that it turned out to be the most relaxing, fun trip that the two of you have ever taken! We have shared your praise with Brittany, as well her manager. We look forward to helping you plan a future stress-free adventure! Sincerely, Audley Travel US

Eric @ Audley made our Honeymoon Dreams come true!

Our honeymoon to Portugal was nothing short of magical, and we owe it all to our amazing travel agent, Eric, and Audley. From start to finish, he worked diligently within our budget to create a luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will cherish forever. Despite our budget constraints, Eric made sure every aspect of our trip felt exclusive and special. The one-on-one tours he arranged throughout various cities allowed us to immerse ourselves in the local culture and history in a way that group tours simply can’t match. Each guide was knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about their city, making our explorations both informative and enjoyable. The accommodations he selected for us were outstanding. Every place we stayed was not only beautiful and well-located, but also incredibly comfortable. It was clear that Eric put a lot of thought into choosing hotels/ resorts that offered both luxury and convenience, ensuring that we felt pampered throughout our entire trip. In addition to the fantastic tours and accommodations, Eric and the Audley team were always available to answer our questions and provide assistance, making the entire planning process stress-free and enjoyable, which was a huge necessity since we were planning our wedding at the same time. His attention to detail and dedication to making our honeymoon perfect was evident in every aspect of the trip. We highly recommend Audley (and Eric especially) to anyone looking to plan a special getaway. His expertise, commitment, and personalized approach made our honeymoon an unforgettable experience. Thank you for making our dream honeymoon a reality!

Date of experience : May 11, 2024

Hi Merritt, Congratulations on your recent wedding! Your honeymoon sounds absolutely magical and we are honored that you chose us to help plan such a special event in your lives! We could not be more pleased to hear that Eric was able to work within your budget constraints and tailor a trip that made you feel special and pampered throughout. We have shared your incredibly kind words with Eric, as well as with his manager. We know that this trip will be hard to top, but we cannot wait to try. We look forward to helping you plan your next unforgettable experience. Best wishes, Audley Travel US

experience with Elizabeth- Africa

Our experience with Elizabeth was wonderful! Although we ended up postponing our trip, she was a wealth of knowledge and very understanding of the fact that we had to change our trip to a later date. She was wonderful with no high pressure and totally understanding. If you get a chance to work with her, please do!

Hi Carla, Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback with us. We are so sorry to hear that you needed to postpone your travel plans at this time, but are glad that Elizabeth was so understanding about your change in circumstances. We have shared your feedback with Elizabeth and her manager. We know Elizabeth will be ready to share her knowledge with you when you are ready to start planning a new African safari! Best wishes, Audley Travel US

Bangkok and Singapore - Asian Treasures

Audley Travel did not miss a beat! Alix paid attention to every detail from departure to what to expect inflight and in country as well as while taking regional flights to transferring to an adjacent region or country. I can't say enough about Audley Travel. For anyone who is hesitant to using a travel company, please consider the convenience, peace of mind and details that they take care of so that you won't have to! The car transfers from the airport to picking out the best hotels and excursions. They will make you want to travel over and over again because you'll be well rested and happy that you didn't have to do all of the legwork. Audley travel gives you your time back to enjoy on your vacation!

Date of experience : November 05, 2023

Hi world traveler, Thank you so much for this incredible review of your experience with Audley. We are so happy to hear that Alix took all of the stress out of planning your vacation, allowing you the freedom to focus your energy on just enjoying your time in Bangkok and Singapore! We have shared your kind words with Alix, as well as with her manager. We look forward to helping you plan your next effortless journey! Kind regards, Audley Travel US

Our travel expert Brittany was EXCELLENT

Our travel expert Brittany. We decided to see the tulips in the low country on short notice. Brittany was knowledgeable and saved us from making the mistake of renting a car...something we typically do in Europe. She was able to get us great guides and access to the sites we hoped to see. She never 'over sold' us on what could be accomplished on short noticed and we were thrilled with what she planned. This was our 6th trip with Audley and we could not be more pleased.

Date of experience : April 11, 2024

Hi Molly, Thank you so much for writing about your recent trip to Belgium and the Netherlands. We are thrilled to hear that Brittany was able to help you plan a great trip on short notice. Listening and guiding you to the best possible options suitable to your wants and needs. Your kind words have been passed to Brittany and her manager. We look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship and are here to help when you are ready to plan your 7th trip! Best wishes Audley Travel US

I highly recommend Audley Travel for…customized travel in France.

I highly recommend Audley Travel for customized travel in France! My husband and I just returned from a fantastic trip with friends to Paris, Giverny, Honfleur, the beaches and museums at Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel, and the Chateaus and a winery in the Loire Valley. We were very impressed with the extremely knowledgeable and personable guides and the attention to detail by each of them. The drivers that took us between towns and to many of our tours were excellent and conscientious. We love the freedom and ability to customize our travel, and Audley made this dream trip for us possible. Kelsey White stepped in when our travel original trip planner at Audley left the company shortly before our trip, and Kelsey ensured that things ran very smoothly, and even helped us secure an additional airport transfer, the day before the trip when our flight suddenly got changed. I would definitely plan a custom trip with Audley Travel again!

Date of experience : May 01, 2024

Hi Laura, Thank you so much for sharing these heartfelt words about your recent trip to France. It sounds like Heidi, and later Kelsey, helped deliver a magical experience that allowed you and your friends to make all of your Parisian dreams come true! We are so happy that Kelsey was able to step right in, and helped your trip run so smoothly. We have shared your kind words with Kelsey, and will make sure that our partners in France know how much you appreciated their knowledge and attention to detail, as well as how personable your guides were. We cannot wait to help you plan your next great adventure! Best wishes Audley Travel US

The planning for our trip was flawless

The planning for our trip was flawless. Drivers were always on time and uniformly helpful. Hotels were unique--not the usual chains--always lovely and well located. Guides were beyond amazing--knowledgable about history, architecture and art as well as warm and engaging. I can't say enough about Audley's travel services. This was our 6th trip with them and we are already planning another.

Date of experience : March 07, 2024

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for taking the time to share these kind words with us. We are so happy to hear that Corinne was able to plan yet another flawless trip for you and your husband! We have already shared your kind words with Corinne and her manager, and will be passing along your praise of your guides to our partners in Spain. You are in good hands for your upcoming trip to Croatia, and we look forward to continuing to help you plan amazing adventures around the world! Best wishes Audley Travel US

Plan for a trip to India

In planning our trip to India, Audley specialist was very diligent and efficient, always meeting our expectations and providing sound advice. She is very knowledgable of the country and the way to put things together meeting our wants and needs.

Hi Ilse, Thank you so much for taking the time to share these kind words about your most recent experience with Audley Travel. We are sorry to hear that you were unable to travel with us at this time, but are pleased to know that Anu took the time to share her vast knowledge of India to help you plan what looks like an amazing journey. We have passed along your kind words to Anu, as well as to her manager. When you are ready to travel again, we look forward to helping you plan your next great escape! Sincerely, Audley Travel US

Lucy Celon - Portugal & Spain - 04/06/2024 - 04/16/2024

The fact that Lucy Celon was our trip planner for Portugal and Spain was nothing short of EXEMPLARY!! Lucy took a personal interest in our trip and from "day one" she displayed that interest!! ANYTHING we wanted to know with respect to the trip, Lucy was always available to provide us with detailed explanations!! Lucy is the personification of a representative of Audley Travel Service and we were so lucky to have her as our advisor, we are grateful as well as appreciative for her assistance all the way through!!

Date of experience : April 05, 2024

Hi Robert, Thank you for taking the time to share this incredible feedback about your experience with working with Lucy on your recent trip to Portugal and Spain. We are so pleased to hear that Lucy provided you with such exemplary service from your first interaction through the conclusion of your trip, and that she was always available to answer any questions that you may have had! We have already shared this outstanding feedback with Lucy, as well as with her management team. We look forward to helping you plan your next great adventure! Kind regards, Audley Travel USA

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Review of Audley Travel: Luxury bespoke travels

As you know, I’m not a big fan of group tours. They’re fine for a short walking tour, but group tours that go for a week or more just aren’t for me. I like to make my own decisions about where to go, how long to be there, who I travel with, and so on.

Having said that, I love being able to leave the essential items to someone else: accommodations and transport in particular. I can lose hours of my life just choosing a hotel, poring over the hotel listings and reading the reviews.

So I was happy recently to be able to try out tour operator Audley Travel, which plans bespoke “tours” based on clients’ individual interests.

Disclosure: This trip was sponsored by bespoke travel agents Audley Travel . They paid for accommodations, private tours and transport over a four-day period. Nevertheless, they have no influence over what I write. If this review seems quite positive, it’s because I truly loved it!

Another disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission.

Hotel in Athens

My tailor-made itinerary started with two nights in the capital city, Athens, at Athens Capital Hotel – Mgallery . This five-star boutique hotel very near the Greek parliament building (where the changing of the guard takes place) and with a view of the Acropolis is simply beautiful. The room I had, while not huge, is tastefully decorated. It has all the extra bells and whistles that every top-end hotel should have – roll-down shutters that completely block the morning sun, sockets by the bed on both sides (electrical, USB and USB-C), tea and coffee machines, and so on. The marble-lined bathroom was also well-supplied, with toiletries of a high-quality brand called Olivia Thinks.

The rooftop has a pool with a glass wall around it, creating a sort of infinity pool look without the vertigo. The view of the Acropolis is splendid from there, if a bit distant. You can also walk up an additional flight of stairs to a small upper level where the entire city is in view. Here’s a tip: if you stay at this hotel, take a look at the Acropolis from the roof at sunrise. At that hour, the city is quiet and the light on the Acropolis is just right.

Service was impeccable. I fell on my first day in Athens and quite badly scraped my knees. When I arrived back at the hotel, the staff were very attentive, providing bandages and crushed ice.

Having said all this, it is an expensive place, starting at about €375 a night, while the room I had starts at about €440. Audley Travel does bespoke luxury travel, so it’s not surprising that they choose the best places, regardless of price.

Book Athens Capital Center Hotel MGallery.

How Audley Travel’s tailor-made itineraries works

As we were planning this trip, Audley’s customer service asked about my interests. Since I’d seen the standard sites like the Acropolis, they suggested a street art walking tour, which I agreed to happily. The rest of my time I had free to make my own choices, including where to eat. Audley only arranges the parts of your trip you want them to arrange. This isn’t an all-inclusive, and thank goodness for that!

Audley Travel’s website shows that they offer tours in dozens of countries, but they caution visitors to view these tours as mere suggestions. Their unique selling point is that their “country specialists,” who have traveled in the country extensively or have lived there, will put together an itinerary to fit your interests. Apparently the company only sells accommodations, tours and transport that they’ve tried out themselves.

Once you’ve chosen what you want, they subcontract with a local company in each place, working with the best tour operators who can provide a truly authentic travel experience. They vet them thoroughly, but leave the actual services to local people. In my case, Greek travel company Siva Travel Services arranged the whole trip. In the case of the street art tour, Siva subcontracted Alternative Athens to provide a private tour for me.

If my experience is any indication, they’ve developed a network of the best travel industry professionals in each country – everyone was on time, professional and knowledgeable. The accommodations were high quality.

Street Art tour in Athens

My tour guide, Nick Tongas, a.k.a. Rude, was excellent (and not at all rude!). He took me through several Athens neighborhoods that were a bit seedy, but also a bit artsy and hip, as is so often the case in the down-at-the-heels neighborhoods in big cities. We saw Gazi, Keramico, Metaxourgio and Psiri. Metaxourgio was the seediest, and Nick warned me to be careful with my things because the area is infested by drug dealers. I put my little backpack in front for this part of the tour but never felt unsafe. This is the beauty of local guides: they can show you local secrets and have first-hand knowledge of the best routes, even if tourists don’t usually want to go there.

We saw lots of high-quality street art and carried out an ongoing discussion about what makes it high quality and what the difference is between graffiti and street art. I was able to use some of what I learned a few years ago on a Berlin street art tour . Because this tour was private, the tour guide could follow my interests.

That meant that, given my interest in history, he shared with me information about the history of the places we passed through as well, like the old marketplace ruins in Keramico, and pointed out particular architectural points of interest too. 

If I could hire a private tour guide for every walking tour I take, I would. It’s much less likely to sound scripted and you won’t get slowed down by slow people or stupid questions. Or perhaps I should say that on a private tour you can go as slowly as you want and ask all the stupid questions without embarrassing yourself.

Nick, it turns out, is not just an artist, graphic designer and tour guide, he’s also an entrepreneur. He’s opening a gallery/bar called 1982 near the archeological museum in the Exarcheia neighborhood. Check it out when you visit Athens!

Transfer to Nafplio

When I first checked into the Athens hotel, the receptionist handed me an envelope from Audley containing my itinerary, along with contact numbers for Audley and for Siva. After my two nights in Athens, right on time according to the itinerary, my driver arrived in a neat and comfortable Skoda to take me to my next destination. The plan in the itinerary was that we’d first stop at Korinth, then Epidauros (Epidavros), where we’d meet a guide to show me around. After that, he would take me to my next hotel, this one in Nafplio in the Peloponnese.

Here’s one of the great things about having private transport and the best private guides: I was able to adjust the itinerary as we went. Or rather, the driver did. You see, we started talking and I told him about my new website devoted to World Heritage sites . I said that I hoped to visit Mycenae from Nafplio. Instead, he suggested, why don’t we stop at Mycenae today rather than Korinth?

I so appreciated this kind of personal service! I’d love to see Korinth, but because of my website, UNESCO sites have to take precedence.

Mycenae is old! It is a fortress and city which, at its peak in about 1350 BC, had a population of about 30,000, according to   Wikipedia . The Mycenean period is essentially what is considered the earliest phase of ancient Greek civilization, about 1750-1050 BC. At its height, the Bronze-Age Myceneans ruled much of what is now modern-day Greece. They had an alphabet, called Linear B, and traded and/or raided all over the Mediterranean. They worshipped the early versions of the Greek gods.

What is left of Mycenae’s citadel are many large, extremely thick walls made out of huge rocks. They defend a point of land far above the sea (274 meters or 900 feet). Inside the walls were a palace and various other structures surrounded by “Cyclopean” walls. Outside the walls, the homes of the city’s population clustered. Today not much is left of the houses but the stone foundation walls.

To me, what was most striking, besides the sheer size of many of the walls and the vast views from the peak, was Grave Circle A, a very large round enclosure where the elite of the city were buried. You can walk around its rim between large vertical slabs of rock.

It started raining while I explored Mycenae, so I didn’t spend as much time as I would have liked. Almost no one else was there, and I found the place had a forlorn air of mystery but also of power. 

Our next stop was another UNESCO site, Epidaurus or Epidavros, where I was met by another excellent tour guide arranged by Audley Travel. 

Epidaurus is a common stop on the way between Athens and the Peloponnese. It was once a religious sanctuary, but also a spa of sorts, much like Baden-Baden centuries later. Or perhaps it would be better to term it a hospital. Whatever you call it, people worshipped Asclepius, son of the god Apollo, here. He was a god of healing, who they hoped would help cure their ills. At the same time they saw human healers who worked here.

Besides a Doric temple dedicated to Asclepius, there was a hospital, shrines, a dormitory (where supplicants would sleep and see the god in their dreams), a hotel, and so on. The healers who served at the sanctuary kept detailed records carved in stone of the illnesses they and the god treated. The sanctuary flourished from about the 6th century BC, losing importance after the Goths attacked in 395 AD.

The highlight of this archeological site, though, is a large theater. After all, like at the Great Spa Towns of Europe , the people coming to be cured also needed entertainment. Carved into the side of a hill, it is a half-circle of seats around a circular performance area. It seated somewhere between 10,000 and 14,000 people.

As my guide and I stood in the center of the circular stage, looking up at the concentric half-circles of seats, she began to clap. Here’s what’s special about this theater: the acoustics. I could hear her clapping bouncing off the seats, far louder than the clap right next to me sounded. Even when I huffed and puffed my way nearly to the top of the seating, I could hear her clearly: not only the clapping, but also a simple squeeze of her plastic water bottle. I could even make out when she spoke in a whisper.

Hotel on Nafplio: Grand Sarai Hotel

Bidding farewell to the Epidaurus tour guide, I climbed back in the car and continued on to the hotel in Nafplio. Due to road work, we had to walk about a block in the rain, but the driver scooped up my luggage and carried it for me.

The Grand Sarai Hotel in Nafplio is an old (1685-1715) house that has been renovated into a four-star hotel. It retains some original elements, but has a modern stairway and elevator in its center. While the room I stayed in is somewhat less chic than the one in Athens, it was just as spotlessly clean and is quite a bit larger, with two sofas and a queen-sized bed. The bathroom is also large and modern. It has the added bonus of the kind of shower that shoots water at you from above, at chest height and stomach height, if you want.

The best part about this room is the view – and I suspect it’s the reason Audley Travel chooses it. I looked out on Palamidi Fortress perched on a mountain. I could also see the long staircase – supposedly 999 steps, but apparently “only” 800+ steps – that leads up to it.

At the recommendation of the hotel’s receptionist, I had a delicious, fresh and freshly-grilled fish with wonderful fried potatoes for dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Book the Grand Sarai Hotel in Nafplio.

For the next morning, Audley had arranged a food tour for me. The woman showing me around told me a bit about the history of the town as well. The focus, though, was on local producers of local specialties. An aspect of sustainable tourism that I especially like is this emphasis on local.

We stopped first at Kostopoulos bakery, which set the tone for the rest of the tour: overabundance. My guide pointed out all the interesting, traditional items – both sweet and savory – that were available, and asked which I’d like. I said I’d like to taste a bit of a particular powdered-sugar-covered cookie and a small taste of orange cake.

That is not what I got. She proceeded to have the bakery fill boxes with full servings of the orange cake, a cream cake, several pieces of spinach pie, a large wedge of pumpkin pie, some rusks, several types of breadsticks, a popular round bread with sesame seeds, and a few of the powdered-sugar cookies. It was a crazy amount of food and only our first stop!

We also visited a delicatessen called Anapliotiko Mpakalico, which was full of all sorts of high-end, artisanal products, including cheese produced by the family of the delicatessen’s owner. The owner had prepared a whole spread of items for me to taste. He explained about his family’s cheese production and had me sample different sorts of cheeses. He also offered me two types of sliced meats, stuffed figs, more rusks, a special kind of tahina, and some extra virgin olive oil, all produced very nearby Nafplio. It was a joy, as I tasted each one, to learn about what it was and how it was made from a person who clearly felt pride at what his family and community produced.

Of course, the guide and the store owner didn’t want any of it to go to waste, so that added another box to the collection of leftovers.

The next stop was Karonis wine shop, where we heard a short explanation about Greek wines and tasted a few. The Greeks make some excellent wines, but with the combination of my full belly and the wine, I got a bit sleepy. Fortunately, this stop did not require me to take any leftovers – I could pour out any wine I didn’t drink.

And lastly, we made a short stop at a shop called Nectar & Ambrosia, a local honey producer. The shopkeeper gave me small tastes – this time actually small! – of various honeys: an orange honey, a wildflower honey, a sage honey, and more. My favorite was definitely the thyme honey. I received a whole lecture from the honey producer and my guide about how I really should eat some honey every day for my health: not cook it in tea, but just eat a spoonful every day.

Tiryns 

I had the rest of the day with no plans, so I decided to take a taxi – easily available at a central taxi stand in Nafplio – to Tiryns. This site, only about 10 minutes outside Nafplio, is, in combination with Mycenae, a single UNESCO site, dating from the same period of Mycenean rule. It’s less dramatic in terms of its location, which is probably why it’s less known and less visited. It has the same massive walls, though, made from enormous stones. As you climb to its top you can see how, even though it’s not sited on much of a hill, it still offered a clear view of the surrounding plain and the sea.

While this short outing to Tiryns was not included in the Audley Tour, it would be easy enough to request it to be included. 

Palamidi Fortress

The taxi driver took me straight from Tiryns to the fortress I could see from my room. It was beginning to rain and anyway I wasn’t sure my knees could handle all those stairs. My plan was to take the taxi up and then walk down. Again, this was not in Audley’s itinerary, but could easily be added.

Dating to the early 1700s (the second period of Venetian rule), Palamidi was conquered by the Turks soon after and then by the Greeks in 1822 in the revolution that gained Greece its independence. Like Mycenae, but centuries later, this castle perches on the top of a hill (216 meters or 709 feet), affording it a clear view over land and sea. It has eight bastions, seven of which have a shared wall around them, while one stands separately. Visitors, whether they arrive by stairway or taxi, can walk all around and take in the magnificent views over the old town of Nafplio, the small 15th-century Bourtzi Fortress in the harbor, or the countryside away from the sea.

I didn’t end up walking down the stairway after all. The rain got heavier and the paths in the castle were mostly jagged rocks embedded in concrete. This presented two problems for me: my tendency to turn ankles really easily, and the fact that some of the rocks – the marble in particular – became slippery when wet. I managed not to injure myself within the castle, mostly by holding on to walls and walking very slowly and carefully. It just didn’t seem wise to brave so many stairs like this.

I didn’t get to try out another restaurant in Nafplio that evening. Instead, I ate some of the leftover spinach pie, cheese, meats and bread sticks, and that was plenty.

Transfer to Pireaus

Right on time in the morning, a driver arranged by Audley appeared at my hotel, scooped up my luggage, and led me to his car: a Mercedes this time. We didn’t make any stops, but we did have a pleasant conversation about tourism in the Peloponnese. It was interesting to hear his take on the topic.

The driver didn’t just drop me off and leave. Instead, he made sure I was where I needed to be. I was on my way to the island of Agistri but didn’t have a ticket and didn’t know where the boat left from. He waited with my luggage in the car while I bought a ticket and then he drove me to the boat.

What Audley does

This trip was a bit of a taster of what Audley normally does for its clients. I was in Greece anyway for a TBEX conference so Audley did not arrange my flights, but as a bespoke travel agency, that’s something they can do, depending on what the client wants.

I have done this kind of travel a couple of times before. Many years ago I used a similar company here in the Netherlands to book accommodations and transport, but no tours, for a trip in China . It allowed me to focus on what there was to see and not worry about getting from place to place – we were trying to cover a lot of places in a one-month time frame – and that was perfect.

Last year I did an even more intensive trip in Lebanon . In that case, all of the tour was arranged for us by Tourleb . The tour guide (one of the company’s owners) stayed with us the entire time. So did a driver, and all accommodations and meals were provided. In the context of Lebanon, I was glad to have that kind of all-inclusive help, but I wouldn’t want that in most other countries, where I’d want lots of time to explore a place at my own pace. Audley offers a truly bespoke experience, allowing clients to choose anywhere on that spectrum from basic needs like accommodations and transportation to much more constant accompaniment.

Would I recommend it?

Yes, definitely, if it’s something you can afford. This kind of elite specialist service doesn’t come cheap. As I said at the start of this article, it’s something I’d use much more if my budget allowed. I may still use in countries where I feel less confident about finding my own way around safely.

To give an idea of costs, a typical nine-day itinerary to Athens and the Peloponnese costs from US$5,390 per person (based on two traveling). That would generally include all transfers and accommodations and about four private tours, plus a few other things like a cooking class, a sailboat cruise, and/or a hike with a guide.

Certainly if you are not a very experienced traveler and/or you find planning stressful and/or you just don’t have the time to do the extensive planning that would make you feel confident, this is an excellent solution. Even if you just used Audley for transportation and accommodations, it would relieve most of the stress of traveling. You’d be assured of high-quality services, allowing you to thoroughly enjoy all the best parts of travel without any nasty surprises. No searching for a taxi – and wondering if you’ve been ripped off – no schlepping luggage further than the hotel lobby, no checking into a disappointing hotel, no poor-quality tours or shuffling along with a crowd, and you’d be assured of a friendly voice on the line if you have any concerns. Sounds good to me!

As a bit of icing on the cake, as I was writing this review, Audley announced that they’ve been certified as a B corporation. This indicates that it meets certain standards in terms of sustainability, both environmental and in terms of social responsibility.

Have you ever had a travel agency plan a trip for you like this? Is Audley Travel the kind of service you can see yourself using? Leave a comment below!

My travel recommendations

Planning travel.

• Skyscanner is where I always start my flight searches.
• Booking.com is the company I use most for finding accommodations. If you prefer, Expedia offers more or less the same.
• Discover Cars offers an easy way to compare prices from all of the major car-rental companies in one place.
• Use Viator or GetYourGuide to find walking tours, day tours, airport pickups, city cards, tickets and whatever else you need at your destination.
• Bookmundi is great when you’re looking for a longer tour of a few days to a few weeks, private or with a group, pretty much anywhere in the world. Lots of different tour companies list their tours here, so you can comparison shop.
• GetTransfer is the place to book your airport-to-hotel transfers (and vice-versa). It’s so reassuring to have this all set up and paid for ahead of time, rather than having to make decisions after a long, tiring flight!
• Buy a GoCity Pass when you’re planning to do a lot of sightseeing on a city trip. It can save you a lot on admissions to museums and other attractions in big cities like New York and Amsterdam.

Other travel-related items

• I’m a fan of SCOTTeVEST’s jackets and vests because when I wear one, I don’t have to carry a handbag. I feel like all my stuff is safer when I travel because it’s in inside pockets close to my body.
• Airalo is an e-sim card . You buy it through an app and activate it when you need it. I tried it on my trip to Thailand and it worked just like any other sim card, but without my having to fuss with physical cards.
• I use ExpressVPN on my phone and laptop when I travel. It keeps me safe from hackers when I use public or hotel wifi.

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Rachel Heller is a writer living in Groningen, the Netherlands. She is the owner and primary author of this website, Rachel’s Ruminations, a travel blog focused on independent travel with an emphasis on cultural and historical sites/sights. Read more here about her and about this website. Rachel also owns and operates a website about travel to UNESCO World Heritage sites .

Hi, I’m Rachel!

Great blog. Thank you for the details. I am actually contemplating booking with Audley Travel (for a trip to Morocco) and found your comments about the company especially helpful.

Lucky you! Do it!

I came across this blog and noticed your comment about Morocco. We used Audley for a trip to Morocco before the pandemic, they did a great job at picking hotels and made our trip seamless as we visited four cities. We had one driver for the entire trip. Guides were welcoming and knowledgeable.

Good to know it is all as seamless in Morocco as it was for me in Greece. Thanks for commenting!

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The World’s Best Luxury Tour Specialists (and Their Top Trips)

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Butterfield & Robinson

Idyllic, wine-soaked bike tours that encourage stopping and smelling the roses.

Why They’re the Best: Since 1966 , Butterfield and Robinson ‘s biking and walking tours encourage travelers to “slow down to see the world.” From cycling in New Zealand and Myanmar to gorilla tracking in Rwanda , count on all of B&R’s trips to feature capable guides, interesting paths, and drool-worthy hotels full of local flavor. Professional “trip designers” in the Bespoke department make your wishes their self-stylized commands, while spring sees the launch of innovative new “Bistro” trips in France and Italy offering more laid back, independent, and cheaper alternatives to B&R’s original signature excursions, featuring family-run hotels where character and warmth trumps 500-thread count sheets. Boost your own pedal power by requesting one of new electric “ e-bikes ” added to their European fleet this year to whiz and wind along the Old Continent’s roads with a tad less effort.

Trip to Take: Classified as “vintage” B&R, the 5-night Burgundy Bistro Biking to trace glide past grand cru vinyards, savor a private picnic in medieval Beaune and partake in a guided visit to the Hospices in Haute Cotes. From $3,995 per person, not including airfare.

Book it: Visit butterfield.com or call 866-551-9090.

Kensington Tours

Intimate, hand-crafted adventure tours at an unbeatable value.

Why They’re the Best: With arguably the industry’s best client-to-guide ratio (often 2:1) and custom guided tour prices in over 90 countries averaging just $250 per person per day (around 30% less than group trips elsewhere), Kensington has a leg up on its competitors. Its Antarctic safaris (there’s even a quickie day trip from Cape Town !) are top notch, featuring mountain climbing, visits to emperor penguin colonies, champagne lunches on the ice, and accommodations in a luxury tented camp. Launched in 2010, Kensington’s Explorer-in-Residence itineraries offer the rare privilege of traveling on bespoke adventures with world-famous explorers, like Mikael Strandberg, a Swede who spent a year with Patagonia’s gauchos and biked 20,500 miles from Norway to South Africa, or Richard Wiese, who skied across the North Pole and discovered 29 new life forms on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Other client-friendly touches include a personalized pre-departure website to provide you with up-to-the-minute itinerary info, plus reliable, local staff on hand with 24-hour support if you need to spontaneously re-route.

Trip to Take: Book the ‘7 Nights for 5’ Spring Costa Rica promotion (valid April 20 – June 15, 2012) and enjoy peaceful rainforest hikes, pilgrimages to colonial churches, swimming in waterfalls, horseback riding on the beach, and bedding down at an intimate eco-hotel on an organic coffee plantation. From $2208/person not including airfare.

Book it: Visit kensingtontours.com or call 888-903-2001.

Lindblad Expeditions

Unparalleled voyages of science and discovery.

Why They’re the Best: Founded in 1979, Linblad Expeditions’ educational voyages span the world from top to bottom, focusing on high tech, environmentally-savvy adventures and small ship travels, while boasting all the benefits you’d expect from a partnership with National Geographic like exclusive onboard workshops with world-renowned scientists, innovative itineraries in stunning natural settings, and state-of-the-art exploration tools. All vessels feature a fleet of kayaks and Zodiacs for accessing remote beaches and hidden coves, and flexible agendas allowing passengers to pick and choose daily activities at will. The coup de grace? Certified photography instructors who’ll show you how to snap magazine-worthy shots.

Trip to Take: Linblad is debuting their Undersea Alaska program in May with weekly, 7-night “Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness” jaunts aboard the twin 62-passenger National Geographic Sea Bird and Sea Lion . While plying the waters of Southeast Alaska in search of calving glaciers and breaching whales, you’ll hear lectures by researchers from the Alaska Whale Foundation, be guided by a native Tlingit interpreter, and gain special entry privileges to Tongass National Forest and Glacier Bay National Park . This year, the new program throws hydrophones (underwater microphones) and high def video cameras (wielded by an “undersea specialist”) into the mix, for capturing whale songs and footage of the action 40 to 80 feet beneath the waves. From $5,990 per person, double occupancy. Book by April 30 free round-trip airfare from Seattle to Juneau on select June departures.

Book it: Visit expeditions.com or call 800/397-3348.

Micato Safaris

Uber-luxe safaris with a heart.

Why They’re the Best : Nobody offers a grander level of bush luxury than family-owned, New York-based Micato Safaris – whose itineraries offer a ravishing myriad of experiences from savannah-side yoga sessions and tribal encounters to moonlit game drives in the Serengeti . Meanwhile, its ever-growing cadre of extravagant lodges, raised bungalows, and boutique ranches (such as the newly acquired Tawi Lodge at the foot of Kilimanjaro) feature indulgences like private plunge pools, fireplaces, and personal butlers. Micato’s reach extends to India , too, inviting travelers to dine in royal palaces, heli-ski in the Himalayas, or attend a Bollywood movie shoot. Voluntourists happily take note: For every safari booked, Micato sends one African child in Nairobi ‘s Mukuru slum to school. Also, as of this year, all gratuities are pre-included in each trip’s cost.

Trip to Take: Micato’s stellar new 7-night, “Farm-to-Table, Vine-to-Glass” tour of South Africa combines dinners at the country’s hottest restaurants (such as The Foodbarn , where Leonardo DiCaprio and Oprah have dined on entrees like lamb fillet served with Jagermeister jus and macadamia cauliflower stuffing) with private, home-cooked meals of Afrikaner specialties, organic country lunches, and drives through the Cape Winelands. Round out the journey with cheetah and elephant tracking by day and honing your cooking skills by night, before the grand finale of a Bedouin-style candlelight dinner in the bush. From $13,775 per person, double occupancy (sans airfare).

Book it: Visit micato.com or call 800-642-2861.

Stunning and inspiring educational tours.

Why They’re the Best: For sheer breadth of options, ranging from regional foodie tours and award-winning volunteer programs to epic, multi-country journeys over land and sea via trains, helicopters, and riverboats, Connecticut-based Tauck takes the cake with 100 once-in-a-lifetime trips in over 70 countries. Providing seamlessly choreographed, guided sightseeing excursions since its start as a motor coach company in 1925, family-run Tauck’s branches now spread in all directions targeting knowledge-seeking world travelers. We’re big fans of the company’s fair, inclusive up-front price policy that covers everything (accommodations, meals, taxes, attraction fees, etc.), except airfare. Tauck also bans hidden costs.

Trip to Take: History buffs should book the upcoming Civil War Event (May 20 & October 14) in Washington D.C. hosted by award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. The 300-guest, five-day affair (the 2011 debut sold out) includes private, guided tours of battlefields and museums; talks by noted Civil War experts; exclusive after-hours cocktail galas in historic buildings like the National Archives and Portrait Gallery; and chance to stay at the historic Willard Intercontinental which hosted Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant in the 1860s From $3,990 per person, double occupancy

Book it: Visit tauck.com or call 800-468-2825.

Wildland Adventures

Eco outfit ventures off the beaten path without sacrificing style.

Why They’re the Best : Seattle-based Wildland Adventures (since 1986) steals a spot on our list for its premier ecotourism explorations. The “active luxury” outfit’s 130 itineraries span 28 countries, stressing conservation and touting true-blue, authentic touches: for instance, indigenous-only guides take you on less-traveled routes of fragile natural and cultural environments, from hiking in Patagonia and sailing Turkey’s Turquoise Coast , to exploring Kenya ‘s savanna on foot with Maasai warriors while learning about wildlife conservation and traditional healing, beading, and rites of passage.

Trip to Take: In light of its 25th anniversary, Wild Anniversary Adventures offers expeditions to new destinations, each escorted by Wildland’s founder Kurt Kutay, a champion pioneer of ecotourism movement (or expert program directors). There’s still one cabin left on July 5’s 10-night Galapagos Land and Sea Safari – where you’ll ply the waters off the coast of Ecuador via 16 passenger catamaran, take a ceviche cooking class, and bed down at a luxurious tented camp with hammocks, an infinity pool, and gourmet grub sourced from an on-site farm. From $6,795/person, not including international airfare.

Book it: Visit wildland.com or call 800-345-4453.

Photo Credits: Abercrombie & Kent: Nathalie Michel/Abercrombie & Kent; Wildland Adventures: Courtesy of Wildland Adventures; Micato Safaris: Courtesy of Micato Safaris; Lindblad Expeditions: © Ralph Lee Hopkins/Lindblad Expeditions; Kensington Tours: Courtesy of Kensington Tours and Travelers; Tauck: Courtesy of Tauck; Butterfield & Robinson: Courtesy of Butterfield & Robinson

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Royal Tours That Are Worth Checking Out In The UK

There are plenty of destinations dotted across the globe that have shaped the lives of the Royal Family – but, of course, no city more so than London . That said, the UK is brimming with places with Royal significance, from William and Kate meeting at St. Andrews University, to the late Queen’s unwavering love for Balmoral Castle , to Harry and Meghan’s wedding reception at Frogmore House in Windsor. If you’d like to learn more about the Royals and their favourite places first hand, a Royal tour is the way to go. Here is the C&TH pick of Royal tours worth checking out.

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Best Royal Tours In The UK

Audley travel’s royal britain tour.

Best For: A Week-Long Trip

Centred around two very Royal capital cities – London and Edinburgh – Audley Travel’s Royal Britain tour is ideal for travellers looking to pack a lot of iconic Royal content into a week-long trip. In London, embark on a tour of the city in a vintage Mini Cooper, soak up the delights of Buckingham Palace (the late Queen Elizabeth II ‘s primary residence), drive over to Windsor and explore the Tudor legacy. Then, hop on the train and be whisked up to Scotland to see the glorious sights of beautiful Edinburgh, the Royal Mile, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, before heading to St. Andrews to relive some of William and Kate’s university days.

How Long?  7 days – 3 nights in London, 3 nights in Edinburgh.

BOOK:  From $6,165 per person. audleytravel.com

Limitless Travel’s A Royal Tour

Best For: Disabled Travellers

Edinburgh (c) Getty

Old buildings are notoriously difficult to access for disabled travellers due to eroded surfaces and a lack of step-free access (to name but a few problems). Because the history of the Royal family frequently centres around such old castles and palaces, Limitless Travel’s ‘A Royal Tour’ package is all the more exciting.

Centered in the southeast of England, in and around London, travellers will begin their Royal journey at Hampton Court, before journeying on to the likes of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. The tour is also led by a Limitless Tour Manager to ensure a problem-free trip.

How Long?  5 days – 4 nights in an accessible hotel just outside of London

BOOK: From £1,299 per person. limitlesstravel.org

Special Group Tours’s Footsteps of a Queen, Tudor England

Best For: History Buffs

Journey back into the past, travelling in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I on one of her annual tours around England that she historically embarked on to keep up with the goings-on in her country . Beginning and ending in London , guests will explore a large number of iconic villages and destinations, including Stamford, Burghley house, Kenilworth Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coughton Court, Sudley Castle, the Cotswolds , Blenheim, Oxford, Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace across a period of eight jam-packed days. Not for the faint-hearted, but definitely for the history and village lovers.

How Long? 8 days, 7 nights

BOOK:  specialgrouptours.com

AirBnB’s Royal London Walking Tour

Best For: Daytrippers

Sudeley Castle in the Cotswolds (c) Getty

They say the best way to explore London is on foot – despite the vastness of the city. Walking tours are a low-cost alternative to traditional tours, and a combined great way to see the sights and get your steps up. This Royal London Walking Tour spans three Royal palaces as well as a plethora of iconic London sights, including Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey – accompanied by expert commentary from the tour guide, Caroline.

How Long?  2.5 hours, starting at 10 AM or 3 PM.

BOOK: £25 per person. airbnb.co.uk

Top Tasting Tours’ Three Palaces Guided Walking Tour and High Tea

Best For: A Regal Bite To Eat

For a specific, palace-based tour that ends on a delicious note, embark on Top Tasting Tour’s Three Palaces Guided Walking Tour, which concludes with Royal High Tea (that’s a more substantial meal than afternoon tea, for the uninitiated).

Expect a guided walk, soaking up the stunning sights of St James’ Palace and Buckingham Palace. Then, hop on a bus to the Royal Albert Hall and stroll through the beautiful Kensington Gardens (currently occupied by the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate – among other members of the Royal family), hearing all about the Royal Family and admiring the Princess Diana gardens and statue. Finally, tuck into quintessentially British high tea of sandwiches, cakes, scones and, of course, tea.

How Long?  Approximately 2 hours.

BOOK: From £99 per person. getyourguide.com

Golden Tours’ Royal London Tour

Best For: Soaking Up The Views

Kensington Gardens (c) Getty

Get acquainted with London the relaxing way: on a coach! The tour guide will point out the best sights so you don’t miss anything. Then, disembark at St Paul’s Cathedral to explore the gloomy crypts and breathtaking architecture. Zooming back over to Buckingham Palace, you’ll witness the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony, before stepping inside and exploring the palace yourself.

How Long?  Approximately 4 to 5 hours.

BOOK: From £99 per adult, £94 per child, or £381 for a family ticket. goldentours.com

Featured Image: Buckingham Palace (c) Getty.

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Tamarind by Elegant Hotels and Antigua

• Set in the heart of English Harbour.
• You may like to take a drive through the interior of the island along Fig Tree Drive, passing farmland, historic sugar mills, small villages and churches.
• perhaps head up to Shirley Heights for great views down to the harbor and out to sea.
• The resort has a great range of water sports including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and waterskiing.
• Why not explore the east coast? Much quieter and less developed it shows a very different side to Barbados.

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats

Spice Island Beach Resort break

• Situated on the world-famous Grand Anse Beach.
• Traditional Creole cuisine served at Oliver's restaurant, accompanied by calypso, reggae and steel bands.
• Janissa's Spa is one of the finest in the Caribbean, using natural herbs and ingredients.

Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness

Four Seasons Resort Nevis and Antigua

• Historic Nelson's Dockyard
• Visit Betty's Hope historic sugar mill and the dramatic rock formation of Devil's Bridge.

Nature & Wildlife

Classic Kenya Honeymoon

Masai Mara National Park, Nairobi

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

Classic Tanzania: Safari & Beach

Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar

• Search for wild dog, lion, elephant and buffalo on game drives in Selous Game Reserve.
• Enjoy a sunset boat trip along the Rufiji River, looking out for hippo, crocodiles and waders.
• Follow animal tracks and learn about smaller wildlife species on guided bush walks.
• Relax on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar and explore the island’s spice farms.

Birding, Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife

Ice, wine & estancias in Argentina

Buenos Aires, Los Glaciares National Park, Mendoza, Patagonia

Culinary & Wine, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats

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Classic Luxury tour

Bethlehem, Dead Sea, Galilee, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Tel Aviv

• Tour the sites of Jerusalem’s Old City, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall.
• Visit Manger Square in Bethlehem and the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth.
• Take a private tour of a modern working kibbutz and explore the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
• Visit the stunning archaeological complex in Masada before taking a dip in the natural springs of Ein Gedi.
• Experience the contrast of old and new, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Tel Aviv.

Nature & Wildlife, Religious

Grand tour of Cambodia

Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh , Siem Reap

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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