However, it pays to push past the typical. Our philosophy, what we call ‘The Art of Traveling in Style’, centers around doing things better. We champion ‘premium travel’ which means going beyond the generic, diving into the deep end of culture, and enriching your soul with memories that last a lifetime.Read on to discover the unique bucketlist experiences you can do with Insight tours that go that little bit further to give you far better stories to tell when you arrive home.
AN EVENING AT TIVOLI GARDENS, COPENHAGEN
Georg Carstensen, to King Christian VIII, when pitching his idea for an amusement park in the mid-1800s. His wish was granted, and Tivoli Gardens was born.
In the heart of Copenhagen lies one of the most iconic amusement parks in history, one of the first of its kind. Its exact ranking is somewhat disputed, but it is confirmed to be either the second or third oldest amusement park in the world. With glittering nighttime illuminations, lush gardens and grazing animals, the park exudes an air of fantasy and wonder. The magic of the park is most salient in its ability to inspire artists and writers throughout history. From fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen (Little Mermaid), to Walt Disney, who used Tivoli as reference when creating Disneyland.
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VISIT A PREHISTORIC CAVE, FRANCE
After much research, visitation and inspection, the original cave is now closed for preservation. However, Lascaux II provides an almost exact replica of over 90% of the original cave paintings. While there are other prehistoric caves in the region, Lascaux II is widely lauded as the most famous and best in the country.
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DINE IN DRACULA’S CASTLE, ROMANIA
Bram Stoker, Dracula
Standing on a bluff 60 meters high, Bran Castle towers above the forests of the southern Carpathian Mountains. With eerie stone passageways, cryptic Transylvanian fitments and shadowed rooms, there’s no wonder that Bran Castle is linked to Stoker’s gothic novel. A trip to the fortress is a one-of-a-kind experience in of itself, but with Insight, you’ll go even further. You’ll enjoy a private visit in the evening, after the typical tourist crowds have left. You’ll learn about Queen Maria, the castle’s last inhabitant, creep through the torture rooms, and share tales of Stoker’s infamous vampiric antagonist. Then, a private dinner in Queen Mary’s Tea House before you leave, narrowly escaping the Count’s wicked lair.
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CRUISING THE LYSEFJORD TO PULPIT ROCK, NORWAY
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EXPERIENCE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE, UTAH
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COLUMBIA ICEFIELD AFTERHOURS EXPERIENCE, CANADA
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MATERA THE CAVE TOWN, ITALY
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