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To get a full refund, cancellation must be no less than 46 days before the local start time of the experience.

If traveler cancels their booking from 45 to 0 days before the local start time of the experience, no refund is provided.

An exclusive experience that combines gastronomy, history, and photography in the heart of Granada. This twilight experience begins with a sumptuous dinner at a Carmen, a traditional terraced restaurant with stunning views of the Alhambra. As the sun sets, you'll embark on a guided night-time exploration of the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking Islamic architecture and verdant gardens. The palace complex takes on an ethereal beauty at night, illuminated to showcase its intricate details and grandeur. Accompanied by a professional photographer and a knowledgeable local guide, you'll delve into the Alhambra's history while capturing its beauty against the night sky. The experience culminates with a glass of wine in the historic ambiance of the Parador, surrounded by centuries of stories. This is an immersive journey into the soul of Granada, leaving you with memories and photographs to last a lifetime.

Granada is well connected by road and rail. After the booking, chat with Maria Reyes to share your Granada hotel details for organizing pickup.

This experience stands out due to its timing and exclusivity. Nighttime visits offer a serene and intimate atmosphere far removed from the daytime crowds. The soft lighting accentuates the architectural details and casts the gardens in a mystical glow, providing a fresh perspective on this historic site. The professional photo shoot amidst this backdrop ensures that guests take home personalized souvenirs of their magical evening. Moreover, the expert commentary by your private local guide enriches the experience, providing depth and context to the visual feast. Dining in a Carmen before the experience adds another layer of luxury, blending exquisite local cuisine with panoramic views of the Alhambra, making for an unforgettable sensory delight.

Cultural Tour in Granada with Alhambra Night Visit, dinner, photography, and exclusive access.

Dinner at a terrace overlooking the Alhambra. Then visit the Alhambra at night, an incredible magical experience.
A photographer will accompany the clients during the visit. End with a glass of wine and a musical surprise. 

The per person price of this experience assumes a minimum number of participants to cover base costs and logistics. The supplemental fee enables us to maintain quality and exclusivity for your smaller than minimum group

Enchantment at the Alhambra

Guided night tour of the Alhambra with historical and architectural insights.

Luxury dinner at a traditional Carmen with panoramic views of the Alhambra.

Professional photographer to document your experience throughout the evening.

A curated set of professionally taken photographs as a keepsake.

Glass of wine at the historic Parador to conclude the evening.

Round-trip transportation from your hotel in Granada.

Entrance fees for the Alhambra night visit.

Choose attire that is not only comfortable for walking but also photogenic, as you will be professionally photographed against the majestic backdrop of the Alhambra. While the photographer will ensure your moments are captured beautifully, bringing a personal camera or smartphone for additional memories is recommended. Above all, bring a sense of adventure and curiosity to fully enjoy this unique experience.

You will be picked up at your Granada hotel. After the booking, chat with Maria Reyes to share your hotel details.  

The experience is led by a seasoned local guide, an expert in Granada's history and the Alhambra's secrets. This guide's passion for the city and its heritage, combined with an extensive knowledge base, promises an engaging and informative experience. Accompanying the tour is a professional photographer, skilled in capturing the unique beauty of the Alhambra. Their expertise will ensure that each moment is preserved with aesthetic grace and technical precision, offering you a collection of images that tell the story of your evening. 

María Reyes will connect you with the host closer to the date of the experience. 

To get a full refund, cancellation must be no less than 8 days before the local start time of the experience.

If traveler cancels their booking from 7 to 0 days before the local start time of the experience, no refund is provided.

This experience invites you to encounter Granada not as a checklist of sites, but through the textures and stories that define its soul. In the company of an expert historian, you’ll explore the Alhambra—the most intact Islamic citadel of the medieval world—through its Nasrid Palaces: Mexuar, Palace of Comares and Palace of the Lions. Each space is a distinct chapter in the story of Al-Andalus, from poetic inscriptions to the precise geometry of Moorish design. You’ll move through the Renaissance symmetry of Charles V Palace and the gardens, fountains and arches of Generalife. 

Midday brings you to a historic restaurant within the Alhambra complex, where Nasrid-inspired dishes are served in a setting that echoes the palace’s refined detail. Then, a private visit to the oldest guitar workshop in Spain, with a demonstration by a guitarist.

The day ends with scent in a 16th-century palace. You’ll blend your own fragrance at a small perfumery rooted in Andalusian botanical tradition.

If you have just one day in Granada—limited time but craving depth and immersive wonder—this exclusive experience offers rare access, guided interpretation and sensory immersion, distilling the city’s essence into an unforgettable journey. Led by a local historian who knows Granada’s symbols, stories and hidden paths, you’ll experience the city through all five senses.

You’ll walk through the finest examples of Islamic architecture in Europe and trace how Muslim, Christian, Renaissance influences layered over one another to shape the city’s soul. Inscriptions and design details breathe life into the walls, turning this legendary monument into a living world of beauty and meaning.

In a single narrative arc, you’ll move from architectural grandeur to taste, craft, scent—experiences usually scattered or hard to access. Each encounter—with historian, luthier, guitarist, perfumer—adds a human heartbeat to the day. These are real exchanges with people preserving Granada’s traditions. 

Your journey begins through the eye, stepping into the Alhambra—the best-preserved Islamic citadel of the medieval world. With an expert guide, you’ll move through its Nasrid Palaces: the Mexuar, the Palace of Comares, and the Palace of the Lions—each a masterwork of Islamic design. These sit alongside the Renaissance geometry of the Charles V Palace, a Catholic imprint at the heart of a Moorish site. Together, they reveal how aesthetics and power shifted over centuries.

You’ll also walk through the gardens of Generalife, where carved arches, tiled walls, and water channels compose a living poem. From the Patio de la Acequia to shaded courtyards, the Alhambra unfolds as a canvas of history—where light and shadow still move through the architecture of empire and imagination.

Your host, Pablo, is not just a guide—he’s a trained historian with deep knowledge of Al-Andalus and the architecture of belief. With him, the Alhambra becomes more than a monument. You’ll uncover how geometry expressed divine order, how inscriptions told political stories, and how water features embodied cultural meaning.
Rather than covering the whole site, Pablo selects specific best-of spaces that illuminate the religious and political shifts that shaped both the palace and the city.

The Alhambra is often seen as a postcard. With Pablo, it becomes a living text—where you’ll read history through design, and understand what made this citadel the intellectual and artistic heart of a lost empire.

Walking Tour of Alhambra, Granada, where art, architecture, memory reveal the soul of Al-Andalus.

The Alhambra with a Historian

After this visual immersion, your sense of taste takes over in one of the most refined settings within the Alhambra complex. Seated in a serene dining room that echoes the palace’s elegance, you’ll enjoy a meal inspired by the culinary traditions of the Nasrid court.

While the menu can be tailored to your preferences, Pablo recommends the Menú Nazarí—an eight-century‑inspired tasting experience that revives dishes once served to the sultans of Al‑Andalus. You’ll begin with a spiced harira soup and a crisp briwat filled with poultry and warming spices. Then comes Mediterranean seabass (shabil) with a yamalí crust, layered over alboronía—a Moorish stew of pumpkin and eggplant.

The main course features a slow-cooked beef shank with apple and saffron-glazed eggplant. Dessert brings together zalabiyya fritters drizzled in honey, a dark fruit arrope syrup, and a delicate myrtle (arrayán) sorbet.

This stop stands out because it transforms historical gastronomy into a lived experience. Far from a generic “Andalusian meal,” this is a carefully reconstructed culinary narrative based on archival recipes and traditional ingredients. The ambiance of the setting—one of Spain’s most iconic hotels inside the Alhambra—elevates the act of eating into a time-travel encounter. You don’t just taste: you participate in a centuries-old cultural ritual.

An immersive journey engaging taste, smell, and touch through Nasrid culinary art.

Nasrid lunch in Alhambra 

In a 16th-century palace owned by a family of master perfumers, your sense of smell will be awakened. In this exclusive and intimate workshop, you will learn the structure of fragrance and create your own scent, inspired by the floral, resinous, and herbal aromas of the Alhambra. You will not only take home a bottle of this unique blend but also the formula, preserving a personal, aromatic memory of your journey. This moment invites you to explore how scent can embody memory, identity, and the ephemeral poetry of place.

The uniqueness of this stop lies in its blend of artistry and intimacy. You are not just observing a craft—you become part of it. The setting, a noble palace infused with centuries of scent, enhances the experience. The master perfumer’s guidance turns chemistry into poetry. By the end, you hold in your hands a bespoke perfume: a bottled fragment of the Alhambra’s spirit, and your own emotional connection to it.

Create your own fragrance in a palace devoted to olfactory art

Perfume Workshop

The afternoon is dedicated to the sense of hearing. You will be welcomed behind closed doors into the oldest guitar workshop in Spain, a space of wood, strings, and silence where craftsmanship lives. One of Granada’s most experienced luthiers will introduce you to rare classical and flamenco guitars, ancient string instruments, and centuries-old scores. You’ll then be joined by a professional guitarist who, through live music, will guide you through a soundscape that links the Alhambra’s past to the cultural resonance of modern Spain. This is not just a concert—it is a sonic journey into the city’s soul.

What makes this visit unique is its authenticity and intimacy. Rather than a public show, it is a personal invitation into a creative space, located in Spain’s oldest guitar workshop and accessed exclusively behind closed doors. The instruments you see are handcrafted, some bearing historical resonance. The music you hear is not merely performed—it is contextualized and woven into a narrative about Granada’s place in global musical history. This dialogue between maker, player, and listener becomes a deep acoustic memory.

An exclusive recital in Spain’s oldest guitar workshop

Hispano-muslim Music Workshop

Cultural Tour in Granada: A day in Alhambra’s Nasrid Palaces, gardens, music and scent of Andalusia.

The Alhambra in Five Senses

Skip-the-line Alhambra tickets, including the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife & Charles V Palace.

Guided visit with a historian specializing in Al-Andalus culture.

Multi-course Nasrid-style lunch at the Alhambra’s most emblematic hotel.

Exclusive private visit to Spain’s oldest guitar workshop, with a live demonstration by a professional guitarist.

Private perfume-making workshop in a 16th-century palace using Andalusian botanicals.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. 
On warmer days, a hat or cap and a bottle of water are advised.
Important: Access to the Alhambra requires presenting your original physical passport, national ID card, or driver’s license with a photograph, no digital copies are accepted.

You'll meet Pablo at the Puerta de la Justicia (Gate of Justice), a historic entry point to the Alhambra. After booking, you can message him via Fernwayer Chat to confirm details or ask any questions.

Your host Pablo is an official guide and PhD in History, originally from Granada and deeply committed to acting as your personal ambassador to the city's historical and cultural layers. As both a university professor and licensed guide with years of experience, he brings a rare combination of academic rigor and narrative skill. His approach bridges scholarship and human connection, offering a deeply engaging and accessible perspective. You'll see Granada both as a local and as a time traveler — uncovering the soul of a city shaped by Islamic and Christian civilizations.

Step inside a historic Andalusian home that’s held four generations of stories—and now, the scent of freshly pressed olive oil. This 2.5-hour experience, led by Maria Reyes, invites you into her family’s 1909 home in Alcalá de Guadaíra, just 20 minutes from Seville. 

In a space once owned by a local priest and lovingly preserved, you'll explore the deep-rooted culture of olive oil in Spain—from ancient traditions to today’s refined methods. You’ll taste early-harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)—pressed in October from the season’s first green fruits. Reyes compares olives to people: “In October, they’re green. Now they’re golden. They change with time.” That first harvest is the most vibrant and prized. 

Taste three unique varieties from Jaén, and learn how to identify quality through scent, flavor, and color. With local food pairings and stories from the land itself, this is a living piece of Andalusian heritage.

This is a homecoming you share with Maria Reyes. Her family’s land in Linares, Jaén, has produced oil for generations. Historically, olive farming in this region was male-dominated, but today, Reyes is at the helm—bringing feminine care and precision to every harvest. “Women’s fingers don’t bruise the fruit,” she says, and it shows in the purity of her oils. The farm is certified organic and part of Olivares Vivos, a leading European project restoring biodiversity to olive groves. Reyes leads with intention—ensuring every step of the process honors sustainability and life within the ecosystem. 

This experience is not open to the public—you’re stepping into Reyes’ personal world, guided directly by her. Her home is filled with elegant, intimate touches. You’ll be surrounded by scent, taste, and story. In her own words, an olive oil experience is only as good as what stays with you long after you leave.

Tasting Tour near Seville featuring early-harvest olive oils in a private historic family home.

The House Where Olives Live

Private access to a historic Andalusian home dating back to 1909, just outside Seville.

Expert-led olive oil tasting with Maria Reyes, featuring 3 premium early-harvest EVOOs from Jaén.

Instruction on how to taste, smell, and assess olive oil quality.

Food pairings with local and homemade bites.

Personal insights into Andalusian olive oil culture, from tradition to technique.

Curiosity for taste, scent, and story

[If you are staying in Seville, organize a transfer (taxi, Uber) from your hotel to Alcalá de Guadaíra, just 20 minutes from Seville.]

In the private Olive Oil tasting room in the historic family home of Maria Reyes. Alcalá de Guadaíra is less than a 20 minute Uber or taxi ride from Seville, please arrange this via your hotel as transport is not included in the experience. The exact meeting point will be communicated via Chat by Reyes after the booking. 

Besides being an exceptional Experience Maker and travel industry pioneer, Maria Reyes is a fourth-generation steward of her family’s olive farm in Linares, Jaén. After working behind the scenes in olive production for years, she stepped forward to build her own brand, carrying forward a legacy once reserved for the men in her family. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Reyes brings both technical expertise and heartfelt passion to every guest she hosts. Her unique perspective—feminine, familial, and fiercely proud—transforms a tasting into something far more meaningful.

Chile

This full-day tour introduces you to the cultural heritage of Chile’s Atacama Desert, the world's driest non-polar desert where landscapes comprise volcanoes, salt flats, geysers, and lagoons. Hosted by Mirko, a bilingual guide, you will venture into remote valleys to learn about the Atacameños (the "people of the region") and explore a little-known archaeological site. The purpose is to connect with the local community and understand how the people of the Atacama have adapted to this demanding yet beautiful environment.

The morning is spent with a community where many individuals hail from the Lickanantay ethnic group. You will walk alongside llama herders while hearing tales about ancient Andean life and how the worldview is upheld. Next, you will oversee a clay-making workshop before dining on a lunch typical of this region. The afternoon is spent at the Tulor Archaeological Site, learning about of the architecture, society, and life of the early Atacameños.

The experience is a rare access invitation to connect with the people who descend from a 10,000-year-old culture steeped in agriculture, animal husbandry, and the cosmos. Once a semi-nomadic tribe, this civilization adapted over the years and developed advanced agricultural techniques.

Mirko first invites you to participate in the typical day of the Lickanantay people by joining a llama herder on a mindful walk during which they'll share stories about their lifestyle. By observing the molding and firing of clay, you'll hear how a connection is forged between people and land. You'll try it for yourself and take away a piece of worked clay. 

After dining on a lunch of quinoa, corn, pataska, and herbs from the highlands, it's time for the history lesson you wish you'd had at school. Predating the Incas, the Tulor Archaeological Site is one of the oldest pre-Columbian sites in the Americas. As you walk amid the adobe ruins, Mirko will explain evidence of social organization and rituals.

Indigenous Culture Tour from San Pedro de Atacama: llama herding, crafts, Tulor Archaeological Site.

The Cradle of the Atacameños

Guiding by a licensed bilingual tour guide.

Visit with an indigenous community in the Atacama Desert.

Mindful walk with a llama herder and storytelling.

Clay workshop experience. Take home your unfired clay piece as a memento of your time in the community. Finished options are available for purchase, there is no obligation.

Guided visit to the Tulor Archaeological Site.

Lunch featuring traditional Atacameño dishes in a local restaurant.

Private transportation by private vehicle. 

Sunscreen, lipbalm, sunglasses, and sunhat.
Comfortable clothing/footwear suitable for light trekking: bear in mind that the conditions vary from cold to hot throughout the day and wind can be ferocious in the Atacama region.
Binoculars are recommended but not essential.
Bottled water.

Mirko will pick you up from your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Share the name and address of your hotel via  Fernwayer Chat function post booking. 

Mirko Andrei Rebolledo is a licensed guide and professional photographer with a deep connection to Chile’s breathtaking landscapes. He has spent the last five years capturing the raw beauty of the Atacama Desert, where he works as both a wildlife photographer and a certified tour guide. Before moving north, he honed his expertise in the rugged terrains of Chilean Patagonia.

Whether leading photography-focused excursions or sharing his extensive knowledge of the desert’s unique geography and cultural heritage, Mirko ensures each experience is an unforgettable journey through one of the most otherworldly places on Earth.

Türkiye

This experience takes you through the North side of Cappadocia covering the region’s most iconic sites. You’ll start at the Göreme National Park taking in the views of the surreal volcanic landscape where mammoths once roamed. Then enjoy a short walk among the fairy chimneys and the pigeon houses admiring the manmade wall paintings. After a traditional lunch, you’ll stop in Avanos, a town with a rich pottery-making tradition dating back to the Hittites, a civilization that settled in Turkey around 2000 BC. You’ll witness the artisans at work and sample regional wines before continuing towards the Imagination Valley (Devrent), where naturally sculpted rocks take on intriguing shapes that resemble animals and other figures. The day concludes at Paşabağ (Monks Valley), where hermits once carved their homes into giant fairy chimneys. It’s a fascinating blend of geology, history, and art, packed into a full day of discovery.

This experience stands out by combining Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes with authentic cultural encounters. As you pass through Göreme National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll discover ancient cave dwellings and rock-hewn churches adorned with centuries-old frescoes. In Imagination Valley, you’ll put your creativity to the test by tracing the figures hidden in the surreal rock formations, much like past generations have interpreted these natural shapes.

Led by Yusuf, a professional guide with deep geological knowledge and strong ties to the local artisan community, this journey takes you beyond typical sightseeing to uncover the region's creative soul. In Avanos, you’ll witness a live ceramics demonstration and engage with local potters, learning about their craft’s centuries-old traditions. The day also includes a traditional regional lunch and a wine-tasting session in a stone-carved wine cellar, where you can sample wines crafted from local grape varieties. 

Enjoy a leisurely walk through the surreal landscapes populated by fairy chimneys and historic pigeon houses.


Explore a house carved directly into a fairy chimney, showcasing Cappadocia's unique architectural heritage.

Stroll among iconic fairy chimneys and ancient pigeon houses.

Fairy Chimneys Walk

Explore Imagination Valley, famous for its naturally sculpted rocks that resemble fascinating shapes.

Use your imagination to interpret the unique shapes formed by the valley.

Capture the surreal landscapes of Imagination Valley.

Imagination Valley

Visit Paşabağ, also known as Monks Valley, where you can see the extraordinary fairy chimneys where hermits once carved their secluded homes.

Experience the serenity and spiritual history of this unique site, learning about the ascetic life of ancient hermits.

Discover the hermit seclusions in fairy chimneys.

Paşabağ (Monks Valley)

Ascend Uçhisar Castle to experience the breathtaking panoramic views atop Cappadocia's highest point. Marvel at the volcanic landscapes that define this region.

Discover traditional pigeon houses adorned with intricate wall paintings, offering a unique glimpse into local heritage and art.

Explore the highest point in Cappadocia with panoramic views.

Uçhisar Castle

Visit Avanos to witness the town’s renowned pottery-making tradition, dating back to the Hittites around 2000 BC.

Engage with local artisans for a hands-on pottery session, learning the age-old techniques firsthand.

Experience pottery making in historic Avanos.

Avanos Pottery Demonstration

Sample a traditional Cappadocian lunch at a local eatery, experiencing authentic regional flavors.

Enjoy dishes cooked using ancient techniques that have been passed down through generations.

Savor a traditional meal in a local setting.

Traditional Lunch

Unwind with a guided wine-tasting session in Avanos, Cappadocia’s winemaking hub. Step into a stone-carved wine cellar, where you’ll sample a selection of locally produced wines made from indigenous grape varieties unique to the region.

Cappadocia’s volcanic soil and high-altitude climate create exceptional growing conditions, giving its wines a distinctive character. Unlike mass-produced wines, these are crafted using centuries-old techniques, preserving the heritage of Anatolian winemaking. 

Sip locally crafted Turkish wines in a charming stone-carved cellar.

Wine Tasting

Day Trip in North Cappadocia: Göreme, fairy chimneys, pottery in Avanos, and Imagination Valley.

Fairy Chimneys of the North

Licensed, professional guide throughout.

Private transportation in an air conditioned vehicle with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. A bottle of water per person is provided in the vehicle.

Entrance fees to all listed sites. 

Ceramic workshop visit. 

Wine tasting session.

Traditional lunch at a local restaurant.

Children under 6 years old can join the tour free of charge.

Comfortable, slip-resistant shoes for walking on rocky terrain
Sunglasses and a hat for sun protection
Weather-appropriate clothing (check the forecast beforehand)
A camera or phone to capture the stunning scenery
Some cash for personal expenses or souvenirs
Fully charged portable devices

This experience is located in the heart of Cappadocia starting at Göreme. Guests will be picked up from their hotels. After booking, please provide us with your hotel details via Chat.

Your host is a licensed tour guide with a profound knowledge of Cappadocia’s geology, history, and culture. With over a decade of experience, they bring the region to life through captivating stories and insights that deepen your connection to each site. Trained in history and archaeology, they add unique layers of understanding to each stop, transforming the experience into an enriching journey. 

Japan

Kimono-expert Dr. Sheila Cliffe opens both her home and her closet to guests in this highly detailed, hands-on workshop exploring the beauty of kimono and the textiles used to create them. 

In the first half of this experience, Sheila will show you the full range of a kimono wardrobe, from the most formal styles worn on special occasions to casual and informal pieces that were once suitable to wear daily. She selects the pieces from her vast collection in a variety of patterns and materials, including rare and expensive weaves from remote parts of Japan. Next, you will be treated to an showing and explanation of a variety of obi, the ornate "belts" that act as both tie and accessory for the obi. Finally, Sheila will show you her rare collection of textile pattern books and hand-embroidered collars from a century or more of kimono history.

This experience is an interactive dialogue with an engaging former professor, whose decades of accumulated knowledge are yours to access.

This experience illuminates kimono’s role in Japanese social tradition and identity, linking historical pieces to the way formal and everyday garments communicate meaning. This unique experience is an interactive dialogue with an engaging former professor and curator for the V&A Museum's Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk exhibition that has been shown in several countries.

In a quiet suburb of Tokyo, Sheila invites you into her home for a chance to see and feel examples of rare and beautiful kimono and accessories. Sheila has spent over 30 years researching kimono and textiles in Japan and is happy to share her deep knowledge.

With over 200 kimono and countless obi and accessories, Sheila's personal collection is a treasure trove of antique and modern pieces. This gives you a chance to see Japanese textile techniques, such as yuzen and stencil dyeing, as well as woven ikats—from around Japan in one place and time. In most cases, you can handle and closely examine the pieces.

Kimono Tour in Tokyo: Discover rare kimono & obi from a leading collector of Japanese textile art.

A Kimono Connoisseur's Closet

Detailed introduction to the Japanese kimono and accessories from a leading kimono researcher with extended dialogue.

Chance to photograph and, in many cases, handle a variety of different kimono and accessories.

Light snack and tea/drinks.

A camera to capture special moments and photos of rare and unique textiles, kimono, and accessories.
Questions about Japanese kimono, accessories, and textiles that you would like to talk about with Sheila.

If you would like to purchase any of Sheila's books about kimono or textiles, they will be available at a discount for participants in this experience. 

After completing the booking, message Sheila via Fernwayer Chat to get details of the exact meeting location. 

Dr. Sheila Cliffe is a leading kimono researcher, writer and influencer of kimono and Japanese textile culture. After teaching for over 30 years at Japanese universities, she now devotes her time to teaching about kimono, writing and sharing her knowledge of kimono with people from around Japan and the world. Her desire is for Japanese textile culture to be recognized for its depth, variety and sophistication and for kimono culture to be passed on to the next generation. Sheila has led kimono and textile-related tours to several of Japan's textile manufacturing regions as well as overseas.

Portugal

This is an exhilarating 16-kilometer hike along Portugal's stunning west coastline. Starting at the surfers' paradise of Bicas Beach, renowned for its vast, unspoiled sands and mammoth waves, this moderately challenging trek is an adventure enthusiast's dream. As you journey along the rugged cliffs, the trail offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, leading to hidden beaches with inviting natural pools. The trek continues through the Arrábida Natural Park, where the indigenous vegetation and local wildlife add to the rich, natural tapestry of the experience. The pinnacle of this hike is seeing the awe-inspiring dinosaur footprints at Espichel Cape, a window into the Jurassic era's giants. 

What sets this hike apart is the seamless blend of natural beauty, geological marvels, and historical intrigue. The path from Bicas Beach to Espichel Cape is dotted with spectacular, secluded beaches and natural pools, hidden among the cliffs and offering serene spots for relaxation. During spring, the landscape transforms into a vibrant canvas of wildflowers, adding a splash of color to the already stunning scenery. But the true highlight is the discovery of ancient dinosaur footprints, a tangible link to a world millions of years past. This unique aspect, combined with the expertise of Look Around Tours, known for their knowledgeable and passionate guides, transforms a simple hike into an unforgettable exploration of Portugal's rich natural and historical heritage.

Hiking Tour along Portugal’s west coast from Bicas Beach to Espichel Cape - a day trip from Lisbon.

An exhilarating 16-kilometer hike along Portugal's stunning west coastline. Starting at the surfers' paradise of Bicas Beach, renowned for its vast, unspoiled sands and mammoth waves, this moderately challenging trek is an adventure enthusiast's dream. As you journey along the rugged cliffs, the trail offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, leading to hidden beaches with inviting natural pools. The trek continues through the Arrábida Natural Park, where the indigenous vegetation and local wildlife add to the rich, natural tapestry of the experience. The pinnacle of this hike is the awe-inspiring dinosaur footprints at Espichel Cape, a window into the Jurassic era's giants. 

Walk in the Shoes of Dinosaurs

Guided 16km coastal hike from Bicas Beach to Espichel Cape.

Scenic stops at hidden beaches and natural pools.

Visit to Espichel Cape to see real dinosaur footprints.

Round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Bottled water and locally made snacks.

Sturdy walking shoes.
Weather-appropriate clothing.
Sunscreen.
Swimwear if interested.

We will pick you up at the location of your choice in Lisbon or Sesimbra. Share with Rui via chat after booking.

The tour is guided by a professional naturalist guide, born and raised in the region with a background in tourism, history, and geography. The guide brings a deep understanding of the land, its history, and cultural significance, ensuring a rich and enjoyable experience.

This full-day private tour of Santiago introduces you to the emblems and lesser-known corners of the Chilean capital through the lens of a Santiaguino. After being collected from your hotel by Julio, you will first visit the Bahá'í Temple and bear witness to one of the country's most unusual architectural structures. The odyssey continues at Los Dominicos Artisans’ Village, where you'll browse market stalls and chat with artisans.

From there, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive through the districts of Las Condes and Providencia before arriving at the artistic neighborhood of Bellavista for an intimate lunch with Julio. The afternoon concludes with a visit to the storied Santa Lucía Hill, followed by a walking tour of the Historic Civic Center.

Julio has curated this itinerary for budding historians looking to feast on stories, sights, and local bites. Rather than seeing Santiago as a tourist, you'll experience it as an archivist of the ephemeral. This is Santiago in a day, done right. 

This one-day exploration of Santiago is designed for travelers short on time but eager to connect with the essence of the city. The route weaves together major landmarks and lesser-known sites, each rich in historical and cultural significance. It's a Santiago most visitors miss—full of fleeting details and local insight.

What makes this experience truly distinctive is its host. Julio—a gifted storyteller attuned to the echoes of centuries—guides you through Santiago’s layered history, shaped by conquest, faith, and reinvention. His insights breathe new life into familiar buildings and uncover chapters rarely mentioned in guidebooks or conventional tours. He facilitates real conversations with artisans and offers glimpses into the city’s everyday rhythms.

Lunch at one of Julio’s favorite spots is a chance to unwind, exchange stories and deepen the connection. Let the rhythm of Santiago’s streets—a symphony of colonial grandeur and modern ambition—set the stage for a day of discovery.

The journey continues west as you glide through the affluent districts of Las Condes, Vitacura, and Providencia by private vehicle. 

Note how glass towers shimmer like secular cathedrals to Chile’s economic ascent. Yet within moments, the horizon shifts: Providencia’s art deco facades give way to the historic core of Santiago where the ghosts of conquistadors and revolutionaries linger. 

This scenic drive presents a snapshot of an ever-changing city resting in a valley between the Andes mountains and the Coastal Ranges of Chile. During the journey, Julio will untangle the history of Santiago and explain how and why Indigenous communities came to settle here. Besides sharing tales of the past, Julio will offer a local's perspective on the modern identity of the capital and how antiquity coexists with modernity. 

Through Modernity to Antiquity: A Drive Through Time

Las Condes and Vitacura

'Here, light becomes liturgy.' 

In 1953, Shoghi Effendi, guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, envisioned a temple to unite a continent. By 2016, this dream crystallized into the Mother Temple of South America—and today this is the first stop on your one-day odyssey of Santiago de Chile.

The Bahá'í Temple of Santiago is a structure of nine luminous “petals” each arching skyward like a prayer. Thirty meters high, its glass-clad sails filter daylight into a sanctuary for 600 souls, symbolizing the Bahá'í tenet of oneness. 

As Julio will expand on, the temple’s floral form is no accident: it mirrors nature’s perfection, a deliberate echo of divine harmony. Julio will share yet more tidbits and wisdom while taking you on a dance around Santiago's most enthralling landmark and idyllic gardens. This visit is far more than simply snapping a photo and moving on—you will study every curve and pore over every last detail while under Julio's watch. 

Santiago Bahá'í Temple

Arriving at Los Dominicos Artisan's Village is akin to walking into a living archive of Chilean tradition. Nestled beside the 18th-century San Vicente Ferrer Church in Santiago's Los Condes district, this enclave of 200 workshops hums with the legacy of Mapuche metalsmiths, colonial leather workers, and mestizo weavers. 

Julio will weave you around the artisan village and introduce you to craftspeople who will share their work and stories. As this is an opportune moment to pick up souvenirs, it is advisable to carry cash (Chilean pesos). 

Trace your fingers over copper cookware forged in ancestral fires, inhale the earthy musk of medicinal herbs, and savor empanadas—a culinary relic of Spain’s Moorish past reborn in the New World.

Julio will explain the nuances of the Chilean arts and crafts scene and unravel the backstories of typical metals and fabrics. Best of all, this segment allows an opportunity to engage with local artisans and learn about how they carry out their work in modern times while honoring ancient traditions. 

Crafting continuity in Santiago de Chile. 

Los Dominicos Artisan Village

Huelén, the Mapuche called it; "here is the place." 

In 1540, the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia raised his cross upon this volcanic outcrop, thus founding Santiago as a bastion of empire. Today, Santa Lucía Hill's serpentine paths lead past moss-crowned cannons and neoclassical follies with each step a dialogue between Indigenous resilience and colonial ambition. 

After a short climb, you'll pause at the summit and observe how the city sprawls below like a map of its own layered history.  

Santa Lucía Hill (Cerro Santa Lucía) is one of Santiago's most treasured natural landmarks. Paths weave through lush greenery that provide relief to the lungs of Santiaguinos and Santiaguinas before culminating with one of the finest views in the city.

Sheltered by trees and cooled by the cascading Fountain of Neptune, Julio will expose the origins of Santiago through a blend of facts, mythology, and personal commentaries. This beautiful place for photography strikes a startling contrast with dizzying urban areas below and shows the capital in an entirely different light. 

Santa Lucía Hill

Lunch unfolds in Bellavista, Santiago’s most bohemian barrio, where cobblestone streets and kaleidoscopic murals pulse with artistic energy. This eclectic neighborhood thrums with craft breweries, artisan markets, and the legacy of such creatives as Pablo Neruda whose whimsical home, La Chascona, nestles nearby. 

Julio will take you to Galindo, a beloved local institution where the walls buzz with decades of stories and the aroma of Chilean comfort food fills the air. Refresh with a tangy Pisco Sour and savor Pastel de Choclo—a caramelized corn pie steeped in Andean tradition. Galindo’s menu celebrates Chile’s soul: Machas a la Parmesana (plump razor clams broiled with Parmesan), Caldillo de Congrio (a silky fish soup immortalized by Neruda himself), and hearty empanadas and steaks that pair perfectly with bold Chilean wines.

Bellavista is Santiago’s beating creative heart, where art spills onto sidewalks and rebellion mingles with tradition. Beyond the flavors on your plate, you’ll taste the neighborhood’s free-spirited history—a blend of political activism, poetic legacy, and midnight revelry. Lunch with Julio becomes a cultural exchange shaped by tales of his childhood prowling Santiago’s winding streets and his deep connection to Central Chile’s landscapes. With warmth and wit, he’ll decode the menu’s cultural gems and guide you to a dish that feels like a culinary embrace.

Lunch in Bellavista

This one-day history tour of Santiago concludes in the Historic Civic Center where Julio will introduce you to such wonders as:

- Plaza de Armas: the "square of weapons" turned agora of democracy.
- La Moneda Palace: a former mint turned presidential seat scarred by Pinochet’s 1973 coup.  
- Supreme Court Palace: a neoclassical sentinel of justice where columns echo the Forum of Rome.  
- The Old Parliament: a relic of legislative grandeur, abandoned when politics fled to Valparaíso.  

Although there will not be time to visit any museums during the experience, Julio will point out nearby institutions you may visit on another day. The experience concludes with the return to your hotel in Santiago or an alternative location in the city center. 

This history-studded district of Santiago de Chile anchors the finale of this experience. Beneath the shadow of the Metropolitan Cathedral (a baroque titan rebuilt thrice after earthquakes), Julio will dissect the anatomy of power. Exploring the historic heart of Santiago with Julio at your side exposes you to stories not printed in textbooks. He will reveal hidden layers of the past and lay bare the epochs of Chile's capital riddled with personal insights. 

Historic Civic Center

History and Culture Tour of Santiago, Chile, with iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and local insight.

A Historian's Santiago 

Guided full-day Santiago tour with a historian.

Round trip transfer (incl. hotel pickup/drop off )in a private, climate-controlled vehicle with Wi-Fi.

Bahá’í Temple visit.

Los Dominicos Artisans’ Village visit.

Scenic drive through Las Condes and Providencia.

Lunch at a favorite Bellavista restaurant.

Santa Lucía Hill visit and guided Historic Civic Center walk.

Water, plus one coffee or tea and a Chilean snack or sandwich at Los Dominicos.

Comfortable clothing and footwear.
Small, discrete bag for essentials. Larger bags may be left in the vehicle.
Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (essential in summer). 

Julio and Matias will collect you from your hotel in Santiago, Chile. Please share - via Fernwayer Chat - the name and address of the hotel upon booking the experience

Julio Peraldi is a professional guide who runs cultural tours alongside his family. This experience is co-hosted by Julio and his son—and business partner—Matias. For as long as he can remember, Chile has been Julio’s canvas, one he’s explored deeply as both a traveler and guide.

History runs through his storytelling, and culture shapes how he moves through the world. Guiding isn’t just his profession—it’s his way of sharing the wonder he sees every day. With Julio, you’ll see places that stay with you and hear stories that bring Chile’s past and present into view. 

This full-day experience is for travelers who want to understand Tokyo as more than a modern capital. Designed around the city’s major historical eras, it traces how power, culture and identity have shifted over time, from the Tokugawa shogunate to the present day.

Begin at the Imperial Palace East Gardens, where Edo Castle once stood. Then move to Asakusa, home to Tokyo’s oldest temple and cultural heart of the Edo period. In Ueno, Japan’s early public parks and Western architecture reflect the ambitions of the Meiji era. Yanaka offers something rare: a residential Tokyo that survived both war and redevelopment. The day ends with a walk along the Sumida River, with views of the modern city, a final chapter in the timeline.

This is for first-time or returning visitors who want to connect the city’s present to its past. Along the way, you’ll see how global influences shaped Tokyo’s architecture and how neighborhood identity lives on through local shops, street food and daily rituals

This is Tokyo - layered, evolving and shaped by every era it’s lived through. The tour is designed as a story of Tokyo's evolution through time: how major events affected its trajectory, and what it chose to preserve, adapt or rebuild along the way. 

The route follows a clear historical arc: from the power structures of the Edo period to the Westernization of Meiji, through war, recovery, and into the skyline of the Heisei era. Alongside you is an expert guide - part historian, part storyteller without whom the context and connection would be hard to see - connecting political shifts, design choices, spiritual sites and street culture.

You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of why a temple still shapes a district. Why one neighborhood froze in time. Why a tower on the riverbank means more than just engineering. You’ll experience parts of Tokyo that have changed little over time: the beauty of the Imperial Palace East Gardens, worshipers at Senso-ji, and the energy of Yanaka Ginza.

Your day begins where power once concentrated: the grounds of Edo Castle, now part of the Imperial Palace East Gardens. This was the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868. As you walk past stone foundations, reconstructed gates, and broad moats, your guide introduces you to the fascinating story of Edo — how a small fishing village became the political center of Japan.

The gardens, paths and walls are part of the city’s origin story. The Ninomaru Garden, restored in classical style, contrasts with the modern skyline just beyond the trees. You’ll also learn how the transition from Edo to Tokyo began right here, when power shifted from shoguns to emperors.

This first stop sets the tone for the day: the present city layered on top of the past, often literally.

Most visitors come to take photos of the Imperial Palace walls — but few truly spend time to understand what they’re standing on. The East Gardens are the physical and symbolic foundations of modern Tokyo.

Your guide will explain how the layout of Edo Castle reflected the structure of power, and how much of that thinking still shapes Tokyo today — from districts to defense to ceremonial space. Walking it with an expert who can decode its layers changes what you see in the rest of the city.

Walk the former grounds of Edo Castle in the Imperial Gardens in Tokyo. 

Where Edo Once Ruled

Asakusa was the cultural heart of the Late Edo Period, and Senso-ji - Tokyo’s oldest temple - was its spiritual anchor. This segment of the tour begins at Kaminarimon, the Thunder Gate, with its massive red lantern and statues of protective gods. You’ll walk down Nakamise-dori, a shopping street that has served pilgrims for centuries, before arriving at the main temple complex.

Your guide will explain the rituals still practiced here - offering incense, drawing fortunes, and praying at the main hall. You’ll also explore how the area around Senso-ji once supported kabuki theaters, teahouses, and street entertainment: the beginnings of Tokyo’s pleasure quarters.

There’s time to observe, photograph, and try a traditional sweet or rice cracker. This is still a living religious site, but also a rare window into the way Edo citizens worked, worshipped, and celebrated.

Step into Edo-period street life and temple rituals at Senso-ji in Asakusa in Tokyo. 

Faith and the Floating World

After the fall of the shogunate, Japan entered the Meiji period — a time of accelerated modernization and Western influence. Ueno was one of the first places where this shift became visible. Originally temple land, the area was repurposed as one of Tokyo’s earliest public parks and remains a symbol of Japan’s 19th-century transformation.

Western museum buildings stand beside Buddhist temples. A statue of Saigō Takamori, the samurai-turned-rebel, watches over the grounds like a ghost of the old order. 

This park irepresents a national pivot: the moment Japan declared its place on the world stage. From bronze statues to tiled museum facades, this is Tokyo in the act of reinvention. 

You’ll walk past key markers of Japan's modernization: the European-style National Museum buildings, wide boulevards meant for public gathering, and lingering shrines that resisted the push toward the new. Your guide will explain how this district became a showcase for Meiji ideals: education, public space, and blending tradition with imported forms. They will unpack the cultural tension embedded in this space - what Japan chose to adopt, adapt, or preserve. The resulting cultural hydribity is fascinating to explore. 

See how Ueno Park in Tokyo reflects Japan’s leap into modernity during the Meiji era.

The West Arrives in Ueno

After the formal landmarks of Ueno, you turn into the backstreets of Yanaka — one of the few neighborhoods in Tokyo that escaped the firebombing of World War II and the redevelopment that followed. The streets here are narrow, quiet, and residential, with shopfronts that haven’t changed in decades. 

You’ll begin with lunch at a local restaurant/cafe, chosen for its connection to the neighborhood. Then take a slow walk through the area: passing family-run stores, neighborhood shrines, and traditional homes. Your guide will introduce you to  daily life here, and how this district became a living archive of pre-war Tokyo — not through preservation but continuity.

Now you're in the Taisho / Eatly Showa period. Yanaka offers a rare sense of what the city looked and felt like before the skyline rose. You’ll see how small temples sit tucked between houses, how cats lounge outside old bookstores, how the same shops have served the same community for generations. Your guide will explain how this area has resisted the forces that reshaped the rest of the city — and what that says about Tokyo’s layered identity. Lunch is part of the story.

Walk and eat in a district in Tokyo untouched by war, fire, or redevelopment + a lunch stop. 

The Tokyo That Survived

After a short car ride from Yanaka, yhis final segment brings you to Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in Japan and the most visible symbol of the city's 21st-century ambitions. Rising above traditional neighborhoods and the Sumida River, the tower marks Tokyo's vertical leap into the Heisei era.

You'll begin with a view from the observation deck. Then your guide will lead you on a walk along the Sumida River promenade, where wooden boats once carried goods into the heart of Edo. This route gives you time to reflect on the day: from stone foundations to concrete towers, incense smoke to neon light.

This experience ends here for the perspective. You stand in the shadow of a tower designed for the future, built next to a river that once powered the capital. Your guide will help frame that contrast - how Japan’s capital has grown up without fully letting go. From here, you can see temples and train lines, narrow alleys and glass towers, history and possibility side by side. You'll realize how Tokyo keeps absorbing time without ever stopping.

End the day tour at Tokyo Skytree and walk along the Sumida River, where past meets present

Looking Up, Looking Back

Day Tour of Tokyo through temples, historic gardens, Meiji architecture, and preserved districts.

Tokyo Through Time

Private full-day guiding with an expert English-speaking storyteller/guide.

All local transportation during the tour (mix of walking and taxi).

Reserved lunch in Yanaka, including a set meal and a glass of sake, beer, or non-alcoholic drink.

Traditional rice crackers and sweets.

Coffee or tea during the afternoon. 

Entry fees where applicable (most sites are public or free access).

Comfortable walking shoes — there will be a lot of walking throughout the day.
Weather-appropriate clothing (and umbrella or sun hat depending on season).
Clothing that covers your shoulders and extends to your knees for temple visits.
Water bottle.
Smartphone or camera for photos.


You will meet your guide at Otemon Gate, the main entrance to the Imperial Palace East Gardens in central Tokyo. You can take a taxi from your hotel or if arriving by Metro - Otemachi Station (Tokyo Metro): Exit C13b, approx. 3–5 minute walk

At the end of the experience, your guide will leave you at the Sumida river walk - to enjoy strolling, or provide suggestions for shopping or a meal nearby. 

Your host is a Tokyo-based historian and licensed guide with deep knowledge of the city’s political, cultural, and architectural evolution. They specialize in connecting major landmarks to the stories that shaped them. Their approach is thoughtful, engaging, and always grounded in context - whether they’re explaining the symbolism behind a temple gate or pointing out why a particular street in Yanaka looks the way it does. This is a day of conversation with someone who understands the layers of the city and how to reveal them.

This photography experience takes place in the small coastal city of Concón, cocooned in the cliffs north of Valparaíso. You will explore three fragile ecosystems: the Concón Wetlands (Humedales de Concón), La Roca Oceánica (Ocean Rock), and the Dunes of Concón (Dunas de Concón). At each, you'll photograph flora and fauna under the mentorship of David, a local creative who grew up amid this windswept beauty spot. 

The experience takes place in the late afternoon and concludes with golden hour and sunset at the Dunes of Concón. Starting at the reed-lined wetlands, you'll encounter such birdlife as pelicans and perritos (white-backed stilts). Afterwards, you'll pause for coffee and empanada at Surf Beach (Playa La Boca). Frequented by local surfers—David included—this is an opportunity to flex your "moving target" skills! A small hike through the surreal dune system brings you to a vantage point from which you can take in panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Viña del Mar.

Concón is a hidden gem in Chile's Valparaíso Region. Inhabited by artists, families, young professionals, surfers, and gourmands, the city has a bohemian ambiance minus the bustle of its mother city. In this experience, you will visit the kinds of places locals hang out at weekends. From strolling along the wetlands—a beloved spot for birding and picnics—to cheering on surfers catching their first wave, this experience imbeds you into the village-like community. Considered the Gastronomic Capital of Chile, Concón is a foodie hub and you'll have the opportunity to sample a delicious empanada.

The experience culminates at the region's best-kept secret: the Dunes of Concón. Regardless of your photography level, the creative potential is endless and David will help you capture stunning images and shoot portraits. Curated as a photo walk, connecting with the wild setting and seeing Concón through his eyes is what makes this a truly special and unique experience.

Sunset Photo Tour in Concón, Valparaíso, capturing wetlands, surfing beach, and sand dunes.

Salt and Sand at Golden Hour

Guided late-afternoon photography walk in Concón.

Visit to the Concón Wetlands (Humedales de Concón).

Visit to La Roca Oceánica.

Visit to the Dunes of Concón with golden-hour and sunset shoot.

Private vehicle transfer between Playa La Boca and the dunes.

One hot beverage and one empanada from a local bakery.

DSLR, mirrorless camera, additional lenses (wide-angle and 200mm+), and tripod is highly recommended for the wetlands. Smartphone artists are accommodated. 
Binoculars are useful.
Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen are essential in summer.
Comfortable clothing (neutral tones for minimal disturbance to wildlife) and sturdy footwear for walking in sand dunes.
Bottled water. 
Note: Heavy fogs from the Humboldt Current are common in Valparaíso/Concón. The experience continues if fog is present. 

Meet David at the entrance of the Ecological Park (Parque Ecologico La Isla) in Concón, next to the roundabout. Uber is widely available from Valparaíso and Viña del Mar and the park is easily accessible from the main road. 

*It is recommended that guests stay in Concón after the experience to eat dinner at one of the seaside restaurants. 

Growing up amid the windswept dunes of Concón and the bohemian streets of Valparaíso kindled David's appreciation for photography, nature, and art. He graduated from the University of Playa Ancha and went on to work as a Software Engineer, while flexing his skills behind the lens. 

As a self-taught photographer, David has honed his talent working with both landscapes and portraiture. He has an experimental style and a keen eye for spotting easily-missed details He has a special ability to see the potential in the simple aspects of local reality and culture, and always seeks to capture them in an original way through his photography. He works with a Canon DSLR, using 50mm and 18-55mm lenses for regular shots and a 300mm lens to capture distant subjects with clarity and depth.

David draws upon his extensive archive of travel photography experiences while mentoring those visiting Valparaíso on how to capture the beauty of a location and why you should look beyond what's at eye level.

One day is never enough for a city as vast as Mexico City, but with the right guidance it can still feel complete. This curated journey is designed for travelers passing through with limited time who want to experience the pulse of the capital. From monumental plazas and layered histories in the heart of the city to an evening of food and stories in Polanco, it is a condensed but vivid portrait of Mexico City.
DAY 1 – HISTORIC CENTER AND POLANQUITO | Begin with a guided walking tour of the Historic Center, where colonial facades, modern landmarks, and grand murals trace the evolution of Mexico City. Your guide weaves together architecture, politics, and art to bring the city’s past and present into focus as you move through plazas, palaces, and hidden corners. After a short pause in the afternoon, the evening takes you north to Polanco for a guided food tour. Here you taste tacos, tortas, churros, and chocolates while exploring elegant streets that tell another side of the city’s story. It is the perfect balance of culture and cuisine, showing what makes Mexico City unforgettable in just one day.
WHERE TO STAY IN MEXICO CITY | If you are staying overnight, Centro Histórico puts you steps from plazas and landmarks, ideal for starting the day with ease. Roma and Condesa offer a creative base with leafy streets, cafés, and nightlife. Polanco is refined and stylish, perfect for ending the evening close to your dinner tour. Each neighborhood gives you comfort and convenience, even on a short stay.
PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH FERNWAYER | We believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration in between. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

Mexico

One Day in Mexico City

Fernwayer’s perfect one day in Mexico City moves from historic icons to Polanco’s flavors by night.

United States

A luminous journey across water and stone, this five-day itinerary invites you to slow down and savor Venice through the lens of art, history, and quiet beauty. Blending guided tours with self-led explorations, it’s designed for the traveler who seeks meaning in details — reflections on the canals, the hush of palazzos, the rhythm of walking, and the stories behind each façade. From golden mornings in Dorsoduro to early light in Burano, this itinerary balances movement and stillness, guiding you through the city’s most evocative moments.

DAY 1 – PIAZZA AND PALACES | The journey begins with a private photoshoot guided by a local photographer, capturing your silhouette against the soft light of bridges and canals. In the afternoon, you’ll step into Piazza San Marco and explore the Basilica at your own pace before heading to the Doge’s Palace for a self-led visit through grand chambers and secret passages. The city’s layered history sets the tone for a slow, immersive arrival.

DAY 2 – ART AND WATERLINES | You’ll start the day with a guided walking tour of Dorsoduro, a neighborhood where artists’ studios and gondola yards share quiet lanes with shaded piazzas. In the afternoon, a self-led visit to the Gallerie dell’Accademia invites contemplation among Venetian masters. As the sun dips low, a guided boat tour leads you into the lagoon, where the colors of the city shift and settle into still water and sky.

DAY 3 – HIDDEN ISLANDS | The morning opens with a guided boat tour to far reaches of the lagoon, where wild gardens, quiet docks, and local stories unfold beyond the well-trodden paths. After returning to Venice, the afternoon brings a visit to Ca’ d’Oro, whose lacy Gothic façade still hints at its gilded past. This is a day shaped by contrasts: untouched nature and ornate palaces, silence and shimmer.

DAY 4 – EARLY VENICE | You’ll rise early to join a local photographer for a guided photo walk through Venice in its quietest hours — when soft light filters through the city. After a long break, the evening continues with a self-led visit to Teatro La Fenice, where velvet seats and golden balconies hold centuries of drama and renewal. It’s a day for observing beauty in quiet, fleeting moments.

DAY 5 – BURANO AND THE VINEYARD | The final day takes you beyond Venice to Burano. With a fisherman as your guide, you’ll explore hidden corners of the lagoon by boat before reaching a secluded vineyard island for an experience shaped by tradition, salt air, and handmade wine. It’s a gentle farewell to the floating world — where time bends around water, craft, and conversation.

WHERE TO STAY IN VENICE | For a balance of calm and character, Dorsoduro is an ideal base — less crowded than San Marco, yet central enough to walk everywhere. Travelers seeking an artistic, design-forward atmosphere will appreciate hotels along the Zattere or near Campo San Barnaba. For early morning views and slow starts, canal-facing stays in Castello or Giudecca offer space to breathe, with the city always within reach by foot or vaporetto.

PLAN YOUR TRIP | At Fernwayer, we believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

Italy

Seen and Lived in Venice

5 days in Venice exploring palaces, canals, island vineyards, and the golden light of the lagoon.

A city that moves through stories as much as streets, Buenos Aires invites travelers into its layered identity—through architecture, ritual, and rhythm. This three-day journey is designed for those who want more than a snapshot, weaving together curated experiences that unfold the city’s emotional and historical heart. From grand avenues and tango classes to quiet moments of mate and cultural evenings, each day offers a full immersion into the spirit of the Argentine capital.
DAY 1 – LANDMARKS AND FIRST STEPS | Begin with a guided city tour by car through Recoleta, San Telmo, and the Historic Quarter. Your host brings to life both the architecture and the lesser-known stories behind the plazas, statues, and neighborhoods that shaped the city. After a midday break, head to a tango studio for a class with a local dancer. Learn the basic steps, sip mate or wine, and connect to the emotional roots of this iconic movement.
DAY 2 – POLITICS, RITUAL, AND THEATER | Spend the morning on a walking tour exploring the city’s political legacy through Recoleta Cemetery, public monuments, and symbols of Peronism. In the afternoon, join a local host for a mate tasting session in her home, where you’ll prepare and share the traditional drink while learning its meaning in Argentine daily life. The day ends on Avenida Corrientes, where a cultural walk takes you through the city’s theater district, with bookstores, street food, and stories of the stage.
DAY 3 – FLAVOR AND EXPRESSION | A guided food tour leads you through the tastes of Palermo Soho, with stops for empanadas, choripán, asado, and sweet bites along the way. The experience weaves together local flavor and neighborhood energy, perfect for a slower-paced final day. In the early evening, step inside a historic tango house in San Telmo for a unique photography experience. Lights, shadows, and movement tell their own story as you enjoy a dinner immersed in the visual world of tango.
WHERE TO STAY IN BUENOS AIRES | Base yourself in Palermo Soho for stylish boutique hotels, creative energy, and easy access to the day’s starting points. Recoleta offers a quieter pace and tree-lined elegance, with cafés, architecture, and green spaces ideal for walking. Both neighborhoods work well for this itinerary, and each gives you a distinct view of the city’s rhythm.
PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH FERNWAYER | We believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration in between. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

Argentina

Icons to Stage in Buenos Aires

3 days in Buenos Aires with Argentina’s icons, mate rituals, tango nights, and local flavors.

The Douro Valley reveals itself slowly—through the rhythm of its hands, its vines, and its landscapes. Over three days, trace the threads that connect craftsmanship, heritage, and nature. Guided by artisans, winemakers, and naturalists, you’ll experience the valley’s heritage through craft, taste, and time — with space to pause, breathe, and take in its enduring beauty.
DAY 1 – CRAFT AND HERITAGE IN VILA REAL | Begin in the mountain village of Bisalhães, where black pottery has been shaped by hand and smoked for centuries. In this guided workshop, meet the last artisans still practicing this UNESCO-listed craft and learn how local clay and pine smoke create its distinctive matte finish. Later, continue to Casa de Mateus for a private visit through its baroque halls, chapel, and gardens, before sitting down to a relaxed wine lunch in the palace’s original kitchen — a warm space of stone walls, copper tools, and timeless flavors.
DAY 2 – THE BOTANICAL QUINTA | Spend the day exploring the valley’s heart with Carlos and Paulo. Begin with a silent cruise along the Douro aboard a solar-powered boat, then ride in a restored vintage Bedford van up the terraced hills to a working vineyard and botanical estate. Walk among citrus trees and vines, visit the estate’s small museum, and taste their own Port Tonic and gin made from local herbs. A picnic lunch beneath the olive trees and an afternoon tasting at a nearby olive oil and wine producer round out a day of slow rhythm and vineyard life.
DAY 3 – THE WILD NORTHEAST | Travel north to Terra de Miranda, a land of forests, stone villages, and old customs. Guided by naturalist and photographer Alexandra Melo, explore chestnut groves and mountain viewpoints near Bragança, where wildlife and rural traditions coexist. Visit local artisans and dancers who keep alive the folk rituals and wooden masks of the mirandesa culture, a heritage recognized for its uniqueness in Portugal. It’s a day of stories, photography, and quiet connection with nature before returning through the valley at sunset.
PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH FERNWAYER | We believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration in between. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

Craft and Vine in the Douro

3 days in Douro Valley exploring pottery, vineyards, and the wild landscapes of the Northeast.

Athens is a place where ancient history and everyday life meet at every corner. From marble ruins to modern murals, the city is layered with memory, myth, and movement. This three-day itinerary invites you to experience Athens not as a checklist of monuments, but as a living conversation between past and present. Through guided encounters, sensory discoveries, and sacred pauses, each day opens a different door to the city’s many lives.

DAY 1 – HISTORY IN GRAFFITI AND STONE | Begin in Kerameikos, Gazi, and Psyrri, where the streets pulse with creativity and protest. The Urban Canvas of Athens takes you through layers of mural, message, and meaning, ending with a hands-on workshop and a piece of your own to carry home. Then head to the National Museum of Contemporary Art to explore bold works that question the narratives of history. End the day at the Acropolis, but from a different angle: walking the lesser-seen paths of the hill that shaped the Western world. As the sun sets, dine at Point A with the Parthenon glowing above.

DAY 2 – MEALS, HILLS, AND MOONLIGHT | Start your morning at the Varvakeios Market for a cooking class with a Greek local, learning to craft gyros and taste your way through spices, olives, and cheese. After lunch, wander through the hidden village of Anafiotika and climb Filopappou Hill for sweeping views of the city. Let the evening unfold with Under the Athenian Sky, an open-air cinema experience filled with conversation, food, and the quiet glow of Athens by night.

DAY 3 – RITUALS AND REVERENCE | Your final day brings you into rhythm with something older. In Ilioupoli, Cultivating Gratitude offers a guided ritual rooted in Demeter’s myth, the harvest, and the practice of reflection. Later, pause in the shade of the National Garden and witness the changing of the guards at Syntagma Square. End in Piraeus with Rebetiko, Red Lights, and the echo of old sailor songs. Between bites and melodies, you’ll feel the weight of memory, celebration, and time.

This journey is not about rushing ruins. It’s a curated immersion, shaped by texture, taste, silence, and spark. You’ll leave Athens not just with photos, but with a piece of the city imprinted on your pace, your palate, and your way of seeing. Three days in Athens. One city. Countless echoes.

WHERE TO STAY IN ATHENS | When it comes to where to stay, Athens offers neighborhoods for every travel style. Plaka is charming and close to ancient sites, while Psyrri and Exarchia are full of life, street art, and cafés. For a quieter stay with Acropolis views, Koukaki is a great base. And if you’re looking for sea breeze and space, consider Piraeus for a local feel near the coast. Choose what fits your rhythm.

PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH FERNWAYER | We believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration in between. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

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Athens in Three Acts

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This 14-day journey across Morocco begins in Fes and flows through the Middle Atlas Mountains, into Berber villages, along the Atlantic coast, and into the heart of Marrakesh. With curated experiences led by chefs, artists, and storytellers, the itinerary blends deep culture and daily rhythm. You’ll travel from intricate medinas to wide mountain trails, from spiritual rituals to rooftop views, experiencing Morocco as both a guest and a participant.

DAYS 1-3 FES – STORIES, SPIRIT & EXPRESSION | Begin your journey in Fes, a city of spiritual depth and living tradition. Ease in with a reflective evening of Sufi music and dinner during In the Company of Sufis. On Day 2, join Chennafi for Tradition + Modernity, a guided walk through the medina’s creative contrasts, followed by a calligraphy workshop that invites you into the Moroccan art of eloquence. Day 3 begins with time for self-guided discovery. Start your morning at Bou Inania Madrasa, a 14th-century masterpiece of Marinid-era architecture, then deepen your understanding of cultural traditions and hospitality through Cross-Cultural Exchange in Fes—a guided experience that opens conversations, connections, and new perspectives.

DAY 4 MIDDLE ATLAS TRANSFER | Today is a full day of travel into the mountains. Journey from Fes to Imlil with stops in Ifrane or Azrou. Expect a shift in pace and scenery, with cedar forests, high passes, and winding roads leading you deep into the Atlas. Settle into your stay in the valley.

DAYS 5-7 ATLAS MOUNTAINS – COOKING, TREKKING & VILLAGE LIFE | On Day 5, head to Ouirgane for What’s Cooking in the Atlas, a hands-on culinary experience with Chef Amanda, surrounded by garden air and spice. The next day, trek with a local guide through Imlil’s surrounding trails, past Berber villages and almond trees during The Quintessential High Atlas. Day 7 offers three options: a gentle village walk along The Mule Tracks of Aremd, a nature-focused hike on The Salt Route of Marigha, or a full-day climb to Toubkal Refuge for mountain lovers.

DAY 8 TRANSFER TO ESSAOUIRA – FROM PEAKS TO SEA | Drive from the Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic coast—olive groves, argan trees, and plains stretch toward the medina of Essaouira. Arrive with time to unwind.

DAYS 9-10 IN ESSAOUIRA – PHOTOGRAPHY, MUSIC & CRAFT | Start with Mirroring Essaouira’s Soul, a photo walk led by a local photographer that captures street life in black and white. In the evening, immerse yourself in An Evening of Gnawa Music—a cultural dinner performance full of rhythm and spirit. The next day, explore the creative soul of the city through Jewelry Makers of Essaouira, visiting master artisans and learning their techniques in intimate studios.

DAY 11 TRANSFER TO MARRAKESH – RETURN TO RHYTHM | A 3-hour journey brings you to Marrakesh. Arrive in time for Tasting Morocco at Amal Center, where social impact meets culinary delight.

DAYS 12-14 IN MARRAKESH – CRAFT, ART & ROOFTOPS | Begin with A Thousand and One Crafts, a private walking tour through the artisan corners of the medina. In the evening, rise for Skyline Stories of Marrakesh, a rooftop experience of storytelling and views. On Day 13, meet contemporary Marrakesh through Art Beyond Borders, then explore the YSL Museum and Jardin Majorelle. Day 14 ends with The Grand Medina Quest, a treasure-hunt experience through the city’s symbols and stories—closing your two-week journey on a note of wonder.

PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH FERNWAYER | We believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration in between. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

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A Passage Through Morocco

A Morocco 2 week itinerary from Fes to Marrakesh with culture, coast, and Atlas Mountains.

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