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Introducing National Geographic Day Tours
Expert-led adventures await with National Geographic Day Tours.
Getting off the typical tourist trail is a fantastic way to get to know the destination you’re visiting. That’s why we’ve joined forces with National Geographic to create National Geographic Day Tours. They’ve been sending scientists, storytellers and adventurers across continents to help better understand our planet for more than 135 years, so it’s safe to say you’re in good hands when you explore with National Geographic-trained guides. All angles are covered on these tours, with everything from history and food to culture and nature under the spotlight. Plus, every experience is limited to a small group, making it easy to get all the intel from your guide. Ready to find out more? Read on for all the details…
Knowledge
We all know that feeling you get when you visit a museum, and you don’t really know what you’re looking at. Don’t sweat it, you’re in safe hands on a National Geographic Day Tour – they’re led by National Geographic-trained guides and local experts.
Giving back
Every National Geographic Day Tour meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Criteria. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from each tour goes back to the National Geographic Society to fund research and sustainable programs around the world.
Immersive experiences
National Geographic Day Tours take you off the well-trodden tourist trails and into the heart of the communities of the people who live locally. Some tours feature interactive and immersive experiences, so you’ll get a great understanding of how the locals live in the destination you’re visiting. That’s not all, though – you'll also get exclusive access to attractions and hands-on experiences.
Explore National Geographic Day Tours
Here are some of the top tours around the world…
Mainland Spain
Unveil Malaga’s Arabic heritage while exploring its streets and museums and tasting the flavours of Al-Andalus – an area of the Iberian Peninsula that was ruled by Muslims for more than 700 years. Or, discover the work of Miró and the architecture genius behind the Miró Foundation on the Homage to Miró tour in Barcelona.
Canary Islands
Capture Lanzarote’s lunar-like landscapes through photography on the Volcanic beauty of Lanzarote, photography tour. Just across the water in Tenerife, you can learn about the story behind Canarian wine and hear why it was an essential tipple for Europeans from the 15th to the 18th century with the History of wine in the Canary Islands tour.
Greece
On the island of Crete, you can take to the capital – Heraklion – to find out how olive trees have played a part in human civilization on The millenary history of olive oil tour. Or, discover the world of beekeeping in the South Aegean Islands on The fascinating world of bees tour in Rhodes.
Cyprus
Get a personal insight into the complex history of Cyprus through the narrative and resilience-inspired artwork of top sculptor, Philippos Yiapanis, following the fantastic tour of Philippos Yiapanis, from Turmoil to Triumph.
Italy
Follow in the footsteps of Giuseppe Verdi, a misunderstood genius with a huge desire for success. Get a picture of his life and an exclusive music performance with the On the trail of Verdi tour. Know your farfalle from your fregula? This one’s for you. Learn about the history of pasta and hear how the hilltop town of Gragnano became famous worldwide with a historian guide on The history of pasta tour.
France
Across the water in France, you can experience the ‘backstage’ of a real bakery and learn the secrets of French bread during the Baguette and éclair initiation with a French master baker in the capital, Paris.
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Author: Karl Taylor
Last updated: 03.12.2023