5 Dinner Experiences Day Trips to Give a Whole Day To

1.Tromsø: Reindeer Sled, Dinner, and Chance of Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,651 reviews · 4h 30m · from $219Our pick

From Tromsø, ride to a Sami reindeer camp for hands-on feeding, a nighttime sled ride, salmon salad, bidos stew, cake, and hot drinks. Hosts such as Anna, Luona, and Thea share personal stories, beliefs, and joik singing. The Northern Lights may appear, but clear skies are never promised.

“A great cultural experience where you get to enjoy the time with the reindeer and also meet other travellers! Strongly recommend!”

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2.From Alice Springs: Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 761 reviews · 1 day · from $254

Spend a very long but rewarding day with Emu Run Experience, driving from Alice Springs to Uluru and back with guides such as Yad, Miguel, Matt, or Charlie. Visit the Cultural Centre, walk to Mala sites and Mutitjulu Waterhole, then watch sunset over Uluru with sparkling wine and a BBQ.

“Liked the guides, the scenery and the bbq. It was a long old day. I would suggest the overnight stop for most people”

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3.Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 639 reviews · from $262

Travel from Alice Springs to Uluru by air-conditioned coach with guides such as Gary and Yad. Visit the Cultural Centre, walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, hear Anangu stories, then watch sunset with sparkling wine and a barbecue before returning late at night.

“I was picked up right on time. The drivers and guide were fantastic. Sebastian drove the luxury tour bus to Yulara and back. He's a pro. Imagine how challenging it is to drive 5 hours, in the dark, on a 2-lane road? 3 times we encountered animals. That was scary, but Sebastian handled it well. Yad was our driver in Yulara over to Uluru, our guide around Ayers Rock and the grill master for the sunset BBQ. He was so knowledge and kind. He had apples for the group and even provided us with ice cold towels during our walk. It was so appreciated!!! The food was good and they…”

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4.Delphi and Meteora Private Day Trip from Athens including Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $402Top rated

Leave Athens at 6:00 am for a private Mercedes trip to Thermopylae, Meteora, Delphi, Arachova, and Distomo. Guides such as Paddy, Dallas, Christos, and Marselo have helped make the long day engaging. Expect long drives, site fees, no planned lunch stop, and dinner in Bournazi Square.

“I've travelled through many means of transportation, for example uber, metro etc to visit monuments all over Greece! This trip was one of the best decisions that I've made; having a private spacious vehicle with a knowledgeable driver/tour guide for a 10+ hrs itinerary (long ride). A shout out to Dallas for making our Grecian visit memorable. You can sleep in peace and stop anywhere you like and pick your own tour itinerary. The alternative way to get to the these places are with others on a bus that I find to be uncomfortable and inconvenient. So I highly recommend for small intimate groups and families !”

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5.From Florence: Siena and Chianti Day Trip with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 126 reviews · from $80Best value

Travel by coach from Florence to Siena for free time among medieval streets, the Gothic cathedral, and Piazza del Campo. Then head into Chianti for a Tuscan dinner, wine tasting, and countryside views. Guides may include Ana, Guido, Brando, Dario, or Julio.

“An absolutely amazing afternoon and evening. We had an air conditioned van to sienna and 2 hours to explore on our own. It’s a beautiful town and we had a really pleasant afternoon. Next we went to the vineyard where we had 4 courses with paired wines. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly and really made us feel welcome. The wine was sensational, and well worth the money for the tour. I’d do the same again if I return to Florence!”

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