The Best Private Trips You Can Book With Your Family
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What’s better than travelling the world with your closest kin? Keep it in the family when you book one of these private Culture Trips.
There’s plenty of pros for going private. Obviously it means you can keep the guest-list locked down, so you can enjoy memory-making travel experience with only the ones you love most. It also allows for far greater flexibility on travel dates, group sizes (minimum of 4) and even age requirements – our small-group trips have a minimum age of 25, but go private and younger members of the clan can join too!
Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands by Train
There really is something for everyone on this week-long Rail Trip across the most scenic stretches of Scotland’s rugged countryside. Dad can live his best booze-nerd life at an iconic whisky distillery in Fort William, Mum can explore the art and culture of Inverness and Edinburgh, while the siblings can relive (or live) their childhood fantasies by riding the Jacobite steam train – AKA the real-life Hogwarts Express. In fact, does anything scream family holiday more than a scenic train ride? You’ll get several on this tour, including the thrilling overnight sleeper from London. Destinations on your route include the Isle of Skye, Cairngorms National Park and the charming fishing village of Mallaig.
From US$2109
Next available from 25th Sep 2023
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
London, England
ENDS AT
Edinburgh, Scotland
DURATION
7
GROUP SIZE
15
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Seductive Southern Italy
Has your family always gone on summer retreats to the Mediterranean? Well, allow us to help you take it up a notch with this dreamy 10-day adventure across the west and east coasts of Southern Italy. If there’s one dish that unites every family it’s pizza, and you’ll have the best slice of your life on a street food tour of Naples, before the whole gang embarks on a scenic road trip along the Amalfi Coast. Chill on the beach, take a boat cruise and check-out the region’s charming coastal towns before we head east. We’ll stop off inland at Matera – the striking hilltown seen in No Time to Die (2021) and Alberobello, home to adorable trulli huts. In Puglia we’ll e-bike through the Itria Valley, discover the Florence of the south and chill on the pristine beaches of Polignano a Mare – plenty of opportunities to get a new wall-worthy group photo of the whole fam.
From US$1766
Next available from 14th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Naples, Italy
ENDS AT
Lecce, Italy
DURATION
10
GROUP SIZE
14
PHYSICAL RATING
Easy
STYLE
Discovery
Splendid South Africa
If you want something really special to reminisce about around the dinner table, then why not book a big safari retreat for you and the family? Our 11-day road trip along the Garden Route of South Africa is truly unforgettable stuff, ending with two nights at a luxurious safari lodge in Gondwana Game Reserve, where you and the family can embark on up to four safari drives in search of the Big Five. When you’re not out on the search, you can borrow mountain bikes, have picnics or simply chill by the infinity pool, which is sometimes visited by a herd of local elephants. Before we reach Gondwana, you’ll also ascend Table Mountain by cable car, have a unique cooking class in Cape Town and explore the vineyards of Stellenbosch.
From US$2129
Next available from 2nd Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Cape Town, South Africa
ENDS AT
Cape Town, South Africa
DURATION
11
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Ancient Peru
Just imagine the family photo you could get in the Andean heights of Machu Picchu. Peru is truly a bucket-list destination, so why not book yourself a private tour of this unique manmade wonder? Our nine-day trip takes in the foodie delights of two of Peru’s coolest cities, Cusco and Arequipa, as well as the spectacular vistas of the Colca Canyon, Sacred Valley of the Incas and Piuray Lagoon. Take some paddleboards out onto the latter, spot condors in Colca and take the scenic Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu itself. You’ll have a full day to explore these ancient ruins, starting with a comprehensive guided tour, led by an expert. We’ll also give you some time to explore the area for yourself, so you can share this incredible experience with only the ones you love.
From US$1824
Next available from 1st Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Cusco, Peru
ENDS AT
Arequipa, Peru
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Greek Island Odyssey
Was your childhood a constant battle between culture vultures and coastal dwellers? Half of the family want to immerse themselves in local history, the other half want beach days and boat trips? Well, our island-hopping extravaganza in Greece offers your family a bit of both. We start in Athens, where the cultural types can explore the Acropolis in awe. Then it’s off to the Cyclades, starting with the lovely little island of Milos for beach visits and a boat cruise. Next up is Naxos, where foodies will delight at an authentic cooking class in a local family’s home. Our final destination? Santorini, where the whole family can reflect on the ultimate Greek adventure, as the glorious sunset gently glows onto the island’s glorious whitewashed buildings.
From US$2056
Next available from 28th Apr 2024
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STARTS AT
Athens, Greece
ENDS AT
Santorini Island, Greece
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Volcanic Iceland Epic Trip
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Hanna
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A GUIDE?
2 years.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
It's the personal contact, the personal experiences. I love meeting people from all over the world... I really like getting to know everyone and feeling like I'm traveling with a group of friends.
WHAT DESTINATION IS ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET-LIST?
I have so many places on my list, but I would really lobe to go to Africa. I consider myself an “adventure girl” and Africa feels like the ULTIMATE adventure!
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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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