Broaden your horizons
Intimate, personalized travel
At Niche Tours our itineraries are curated to give a small group of 8-10 people, bound by a common interest, the chance to immerse themselves in the local culture, customs, and life. They are built around connecting with the local people and exploring lesser-known, less touristed areas, all while aiding the local economy. Browse our upcoming tours below and join us on our next adventure.
2024 - 2026
Upcoming
tours
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2024
east sicily: culture tour
Ragusa has been inhabited since the 2nd Millennium BC. It has a lower part called Ragusa Ibla, which is the ancient part, and an upper part Ragusa Superiore that was constructed after a devastating earthquake in 1693 . . .
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2025
sardinia:
Europe’s Blue zone/ Where many people live to be 100
Italy’s 2nd largest island of Sardinia is one of 5 Blue Zones in the world with the most centenarians per population. . .
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2025
bordeaux and the dordogne valley :
a wine and food Mecca
Welcome to one of the most prestigious wine regions of France: With a wine tradition dating from the 8th century coupled with gastronomic delights, the city of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site . . .
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2025
Tuscany:Wine and Culture Tour
The Maremma is an area of coastal land of approximately 5000km which includes most of South-Western Tuscany and part of Northern Lazio. It was traditionally occupied by the “Butteri” or cattle herders and still is home to the Maremma cowboy. The area is also home to many Etruscan and Roman archeological sites and the fascinating hill towns of Pitigliano, . . .
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2025
Umbria:the green heart of Italy/Out of Tuscany’s shadow
Umbria has been overshadowed by its famous regional neighbor, Tuscany for years. But it is emerging as a lower-key, less-touristy Italian region on par with travel opportunities. . . .
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2026:
North portugal:Wine and culture tour
Porto is the second largest city on the Iberian Peninsula located along the Douro river estuary. The city center is one of the oldest historic European centers and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Once an outpost for the Roman Empire it is now the center of export for the Port wine named for the city. . . .
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