Expert-led Cultural Adventures, Perfected Over 50 Years
The guidebook can stay at home. It canât introduce you to the locals, lead you to a tucked-away lunch spot or tell a story that gets the whole table laughing.
Luckily, our local guides know exactly how to make it all happen.
Paired with expertly crafted itineraries, they take you to the headline sights and then into the real life of a destination. Explore the lively souks of Morocco, watch the Taj Mahal turn gold at sunrise, dine with the locals at a family-run trattoria in Italy or navigate the Mekong Delta in Vietnam to your homestay-guesthouse.
Behind the scenes, weâve sorted the transport, transfers, hand-picked stays and activities. Your guide keeps each day running smoothly, handles the unexpected and always has a good local recommendation to share.
So, come curious and ready to join in. Weâll bring the know-how, good company and sense of adventure. Youâll get closer to the culture, have plenty of fun and return with stories youâll love telling.
Uncover the once-mighty civilisations that shaped our world, embarking on expertly led tours of iconic archaeological sites, ancient cities and remarkable ruins.
Discover historic towns, iconic monuments and UNESCO World Heritage sites on a journey through art, history and tradition in some of the world’s most fascinating cultural landmarks.
Experience nature’s extraordinary power and beauty. Gaze over thundering waterfalls, marvel at erupting geysers and explore landscapes unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Join the traditions, ceremonies and celebrations that define cultures around the world. Carefully timed around the main event, these journeys give you a front-row seat for the festivities.
Follow your tastebuds across the globe. Whether you’re breaking bread with local hosts or learning recipes passed through generations, these offer immersion through food and drink.
Discover the world by rail, where spectacular scenery unfolds beyond your window. Blending iconic routes with time to discover, train travel makes the journey an adventure.
Thereâs a whole world out there waiting to be discovered, so every season we launch new cultural tours to make it even easier for you to explore more of it.
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Find Your Perfect Cultural Holiday
Our Activity Levels make it easy to find a cultural holiday that suits your pace and ability. From on-foot sightseeing and museum visits to longer guided walks through historic sites and cultural landmarks, each trip is graded to help you choose with confidence. If youâre unsure where to start, consider your fitness, and how much activity youâre looking for â or speak to our experts for advice.
A varied trip taking in mountains and wildernesses as well as the cultural highlights of Mostar, Sarajevo and other cities, providing an excellent introduction to this region’s complex history.
Me and my family (my sister, Farrah, parents, Mary and Jim), went on the Exodus tour to Albania. We were introduced to our tour guide, Artur. From Day 1, Artur provided us all with his knowledge on every place we visited. He is an amazing tour guide (the best we have ever had), and deserves all the praise.
Our bus driver, Diu, was also amazing and the best driver. We all felt like he was part of the tour group family.
Both Artur and Diu were wonderful and lovely to everyone in the group. We will always remember their kindness and hold the memories of Albania close to our hearts.
They both also work well together!
Thank you Artur and Diu, and Exodus for a wonderful trip.
P.S. We would also like to mention the coach. It was a Premium Class, 5-star coach and one of the newest and best coaches we have travelled in. It was extremely comfortable and made the long journeys around Albania even more enjoyable. Diu took great care of us throughout the trip, and we always felt safe and comfortable with him driving.
This trip was more amazing than I expected. The real stars were our travel guides Ian and Andy. Empathetic, caring, knowledgeable about the landscape and wildlife. Great cooks too.
I was lucky enough to travel with a great bunch of people who were great companions.
Curious how our small-group cultural holidays work? Youâll find your answers here. From travelling with our expert local guides to group sizes, fitness levels and accommodation, this is everything you need to know.
What is a cultural holiday?
A cultural holiday explores a destination through its history, traditions, food and everyday life. Rather than simply visiting famous landmarks, you might explore ancient sites with a local guide, explore neighbourhood markets, join a hands-on cooking class, stay with a local family or take part in a traditional festival. Exodus cultural holidays go even deeper, with local guides revealing the stories and customs that shape each place through their insider access and hard-earned knowledge.
What makes Exodus cultural holidays different from other tours? Â
Itâs all down to the local guides and expertly planned itineraries. Exodus cultural holidays introduce you to the people, traditions and stories behind each destination. Activities combine celebrated highlights with lesser-visited places, while expert local guides add context that can be difficult to gain when travelling independently. You travel in a small group, normally of 8â16 people, allowing for more natural encounters and a less disruptive way to explore local communities, historic sites and everyday life.
What can I expect from an Exodus small group cultural tour?
On an Exodus small-group cultural tour, expect an immersive itinerary, expert local guides and a small group of like-minded people, normally numbering 8-16. Depending on the destination, your days might include exploring archaeological sites, learning generational crafts from artisans, cooking with local chefs, visiting religious landmarks, or gazing over natural wonders. Transport, accommodation and many activities are arranged for you, though exact inclusions vary by trip. Most itineraries also provide free time or optional excursions, giving you space to explore independently.
How immersive are Exodus cultural holidays?
Exodus cultural holidays fully immerse you in the destination, rather than just let you observe it. Alongside major historic and cultural landmarks, itineraries may take you into local markets, family homes, traditional restaurants, rural villages or lesser-visited neighbourhoods. Some departures are timed around festivals, while others include cooking experiences or locally hosted stays. Your local guide will explain customs, history and everyday life, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the destination.
What local experiences are included on an Exodus cultural holiday?
Each local experience on an Exodus cultural holiday reveals a new layer of the destination, which means they vary by itinerary. You might visit local markets, eat in family-run restaurants, stay in locally owned accommodation, meet craftspeople or spend time with families in their homes. Some cultural holidays also feature festivals, regional cooking, traditional transport or overnight stays in smaller communities. Check the individual Trip Notes for the exact experiences included.
Are food experiences included on Exodus cultural tours? Â Â
Food experiences are included on many Exodus cultural tours, although the number of included meals and activities differs between itineraries. Depending on your trip, you might cook with a local chef, explore spice plantations, taste your way through a night market or share a meal with local hosts. The emphasis is always on local cuisine, so youâll come away with a greater understanding of the destination. Check the tripâs itinerary and inclusions to find out whatâs included for your chosen trip.
Who are the guides on Exodus cultural holidays?
Exodus cultural holidays are led by experienced local guides who know their destinations from the inside. They are selected for their local expertise, enthusiasm and ability to manage a group. But their role goes well beyond logistics. Your guide will explain local history and customs, introduce you to local people along the way and adapt insights to the groupâs interests.
Are Exodus cultural holidays suitable for solo travellers? Â
Absolutely, Exodus cultural holidays are well suited to solo travellers because you join a small, guided group rather than travelling entirely alone. Our small groups â typically 8â16 people â are a welcoming bunch from different backgrounds, all with a shared interest of cultural discovery. Your local tour leader handles the main logistics and helps the group settle in, while free time on many trips gives you some independence.
How active are Exodus cultural holidays?
Exodus cultural holidays range from easy-paced trips to more active adventures with fuller days and some more physically demanding activities, such as hiking or kayaking. Each trip is given an Activity Level from 1 (Easy) to 4 (Moderate & Challenging), based on both the activities involved and the overall pace, helping you choose a holiday that suits you. Before you book a trip, make sure to check the Activity Level and read through the itinerary to make sure youâre comfortable taking part in the activities.
How does travelling with Exodus support local communities?
At Exodus, we believe travel should help both people and nature thrive in harmony. As a certified B Corp, we take a nature-positive approach and aim to contribute to the communities in the destinations we visit.
Where possible, we stay in locally owned accommodation, eat in family-run restaurants and employ expert local guides, so your trip directly benefits local people.
