Hill Country

Searching for an affordable and fun way to get out to the famous Salt Lick BBQ and two (2) beautiful Texas Hill Country wineries? Look no further! This Hill Country BBQ and Wine Shuttle is great for solo travelers, couples, and small groups. The shuttle departs from the Austin Visitor Center at 10:30AM and heads out to the Driftwood area of the Texas Hill Country approx. 35-45 minutes southwest of Austin. Enjoy comfortable transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter van with a friendly local guide. Spend 45-50 minutes at each stop. Food/drinks not included in the shuttle price; guests pay directly at the restaurant and wineries.

Skip searching for best things to do in Austin, and let real locals show you the best of the city's rich culture and history, with a little bit of that famous Central Texas Hill Country. This signature Austin tour covers 30 miles, 50+ points of interest, in 90 minutes (1.5 hours) NON-STOP. (Route subject to change due to closures.) You'll get to see iconic places such as the Texas Capitol, as well important cultural areas like the Six Square District in East Austin. Sit back and relax in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz sprinter van as you explore the city and head into hill country. Even lifelong Texans can't believe these rolling hills and greenery are in their own state! Read the What to Expect section below to learn about the places you'll pass by as your Austinite guide gives you anecdotes and ideas for how to enjoy the rest of your trip in this counterculture capital. For those who want to get out and explore, consider the 2.5-hour version of this tour with stops along the way!

Love wine but don’t want to pay high prices for a private wine tour? This is the one for you! Our Austin/Hill Country Wine Shuttle takes you on a journey to see the beautiful variety Austin has to offer, both geographically and of course, in our amazing wine. Ride comfortably in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter van with a knowledgeable and friendly local guide. Cruise through the scenic Texas Hill Country and stop at two (2) different award-winning wineries for tastings, then finish up back in Austin proper at your final winery in the St. Elmo Arts District. We’ll take care of the reservations at the wineries, you take care of the tastings. We can lead you to our wineries, but we can't make you drink. Tastings at any of our wineries is completely optional but highly recommended. Please note that each tasting costs $20-25 plus tax/gratuity (paid directly at the wineries). * Mondays, am I right? … Route may vary to accommodate our local wineries and their hours.

There's nothing better than getting to know a city from a local, and that's exactly what you can expect on this 2.5-hour tour (with stops). Your Austinite guide will share stories about the fun-loving Texas capital aboard a 14-passenger convertible Mercedes-Benz sprinter van. This unique vehicle, which is open air, is also equipped with sanitized headsets that you can use to get to know Austin through conversations, with English and Spanish language options. Route subject to change due to closures. See all the local hangouts, hip and historic neighborhoods, and beautiful Central Texas Hill Country. Along the way, you'll get out to stretch for pictures and scenery on 3-4 stops that could include the the Driskill Hotel, Barton Springs, and the award-winning Austin Public Library (Routes & stops subject to change due to events or closures.) Read the What to Expect section below to learn more about what you will see and where you will stop to visit on this ultimate guided tour of Austin.

See the Texas you've always heard about. Explore the scenic backroads of the Texas Hill Country and learn about Texas cowboys and the Great Texas Cattle Drives. Visit the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site. Pass by award-winning wineries & orchards, before visiting Fredericksburg, a historic & picturesque German town. You will have time on your own to shop (optional), have lunch at an authentic German restaurant & biergarten (optional), or visit one of the many wine tasting rooms (optional). The time in Fredericksburg is on your own, so you can spend this part of the tour as you please. Finally, take in the music & magic of Luckenbach, where "everybody is somebody!"

Start your excursion in San Antonio, and enjoy a scenic drive into the Texas Hill Country where you will have the chance to explore the town of Fredericksburg, Texas; A quaint historic town with strong German roots. While in Fredericksburg, you will have the chance to enjoy some of the many great local restaurants, wine tasting rooms, shops, and museums. The excursion departs San Antonio at 10am and returns approximately at 4pm.

This is a quick and easy way to visit 2 countries in 1 day and fit in three beautiful and unique visitor sites as you go! Start with a stop at the Bauska Medieval castle where you'll have time to go up in the recently renovated tower. Continue with little Versailles – Rundale palace and its gardens! This is your opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the palace with no queues. Free time to enjoy the palace, and gardens and also to have lunch here, if you wish. And last but not least – visit the unique Hill of Crosses in Lithuania! Now you can tick off another country in your list as there will be a border crossing! We'll organize comfy transportation, good and professional drivers, and printout sheets with information about all of these sites so you can enjoy everything at your own pace. Please know that you can bring a cross to the Hill of Crosses if you wish. There are also locals selling crosses on site. The tour runs if there are at least 3 people booked for the day.

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Our exclusive guided tour is designed to provide our guests with a great wine experience. Learn about Texas Wines and why they are exceptional and different. Hear about the varietals of wine produced while getting acquainted with the wines of vintners who are passionate about their wines. Visit beautiful, privately owned wineries for a tasting reserved just for our guests. Excellent for the wine novice as well as the experienced. Your tour includes a visit to three boutique wineries and/or tasting facilities around the scenic Texas Hill Country, a delicious chef-prepared boxed lunch or a pre-arranged stop at a local eatery. This tour is a unique way to experience the wine country of Texas and you will want to do it again! Every tour is customized and every tour is different – we don't visit the same wineries each trip because we plan our tours for the greatest experiences available for our guests. **THIS CAN BE A PRIVATE TOUR AS WELL for 6+ on any day of the week. Please ask**

Hill of Crosses is a truly unique site which will take your breath away! It is is a site of pilgrimage dating back to 1830ties when people started to place crosses here to pray for their loved ones they've lost in the battles (Lithuanian – Polish commonwealth uprising against Russian Empire). In Soviet times this place served as a peaceful protest action against Soviet regime as they tried to destroy the place many times while locals kept coming back and placing more crosses all the time. The Hill of Crosses was visited by Pope John Paul II back in 1993 and since then this place has become very popular – not only between locals but also tourists from all over the world! Don't be intimidated by the fact that it is a pilgrimage site. Even if you're not religious, please note that everyone is welcome to visit this beautiful sight as long as you respect everyone else visiting it!

Never feel rushed with this 5HR personalized Tour of Austin and surrounding Hill Country with up to 14 guests. We have great spots we know you'll love or you can plan a unique trip based on your tastes and preferences! This is a great way to explore, drink, and make new memories! Great for a bachelor/ette party or can be a site seeing family trip! A typical Tour consists of pickup from where you and your guests are staying. From there we head to Famous Deep Eddy distillery passing through downtown Austin and seeing Historical Buildings and the State Capitol. Once done at Deep Eddie we head to Dripping springs Distillery where they offer Great cocktails, local Beers and make a great Bloody Mary! Then we head to Jester King Brewing for Great beers and atmosphere! There's also the option to stop at The famous Salt Lick BBQ but can take up 1-2hrs. You can also add hours to your trip day of for $80.

The Lux Drift wine tour is approximately 4-6 hrs from pick up to drop off. You will tour 3 great Driftwood/Dripping Springs wineries where you will enjoy different wines either by bottle service or if allowed a table side tasting, and stop for Lunch at Salt Lick BBQ, in one of our LUXurious Limousine style vehicles. ***It is important to note that this is a SHARED GROUP TOUR. (Parties of 2-4 may be completed in an SUV. Wine Tasting fees/bottles are NOT included in the tour price. **WE DO REQUIRE AT LEAST 4 GUESTS TO PROCEED WITH THE TOUR** SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO BOOK ONLY 2, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE MAY CONTACT YOU TO SELECT A DIFFERENT DATE. M-F ARE NOT POPULAR TRAVEL DATES, BUT ARE GREAT FOR PRIVATE GROUPS. CONTACT THE PROVIDER FOR MORE DETAILS. Due to COVID19 we may change the schedule or itinerary based on state and local CDC guidance. For the protection of our team and yourselves we ask that a mask be worn while in close proximity with anyone not in your immediate group.

Visit one of the most popular sites in Lithuania! Visited by Pope John Paul II, this place has become an important pilgrimage site for Catholics. But please don't be intimidated by the fact that it is a religious site – everyone is welcome to visit this unique site – just as long as you respect the place and crosses that carry different stories with them! You will have a guided tour of the place – hear the story behind it, how it all started! We'll point out some traditional Lithuanian crosses, explain some symbols that can be seen there and give you overall information about the country, culture and its history. After the guided tour you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves – take some beautiful photos and just to take it all in as it really is breathtaking! Going there for the sunrise time will allow you to enjoy the place with no tourists around. And save a lot of time as you will be back in Riga by noon if not earlier!

Southern hospitality at its finest! Our exclusive private transportation lasts 4 hours, which allows time for stops at 3-4 different wineries and/or breweries/distilleries depending on group size and winery locations, but we are always more than happy to accommodate your travel schedule to add additional time for a small fee. Each itinerary is fully customized based on your requests.

Enjoy a full day of wine and scenic Hill Country sights from San Antonio. The day starts with pick up from your downtown/Riverwalk area hotel as we head northwest of the city into the Hill Country region of Texas. This region is home to the continually growing Texas wine region with nearly 90 wineries in the area. On this tour we will visit three local wineries and include a two hour visit to the charming town of Fredericksburg (approx. 70mi from San Antonio). While visiting Fredericksburg, guests will have time to freely explore the town, enjoy some shopping, and have lunch on their own. This tour includes all guests basic wine tasting fees.

This trip we will take you to explore the local's side, from beautiful view, rice fields and villages. We also will take you to visit Balinese house to see and learn about Bali's culture and traditions, also to know more about Balinese compound and also you will have a chance to taste authentic Balinese food.

The Austin Luxury Tours Brewery Tour offers guests the ultimate all-inclusive Austin craft beer experience in the hill country of the great state of Texas! Get a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of some of the best breweries in the Austin Hillcountry. Enjoy the beer knowledge, great food options, comfortable transportation in one of our luxurious Limousines or Mercedes Benz Party Buses, and lots of delicious beer along the way at the best 3 breweries the Hill Country has to offer!

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If you have a limited time to see the sights of Sri Lanka, this 2-day tour will take you to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, and to some of the country’s most popular attractions. Sri Lanka's Hill Country is the island at its most scenic, a mist-wrapped land of emerald peaks and stupendous views, of hillsides carpeted with tea plantations and graced by astonishing waterfalls. Kandy you will have the opportunity to see UNESCO world heritage site, the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the Royal Botanical Gardens- Peradeniya and also enjoy a panoramic view of Kandy from upper lake drive. Enjoy the drumbeat of traditional dance- Cultural show in the evening. Explore, Nuwara Eliya, the hill station favored by the British when the heat of the coast got too enervating. The bungalows, climate and ambience evoke an old-fashioned England, Visit Glenloch Tea Factory, Sight scenes- Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some extra unique activities such as White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, Kitulagala

This tour is organized by Bentota Travel Mart ( BTM ) for the tourists to enjoy unique sightseeing experience including Yala wild safari & famous up country train ride. Tour Plan Day 1 • Pick up at 4.00am drive to Yala • Enjoy Yala Morning Safari • Visit Rawana Water Fall • Visit Nine Arch Bridge • Climb Little Adams Peak • Overnight Stay at 3 star Hotel in Ella Day 2 • Enjoy Hill Train Ride (60-70 min) • Visit Tea Plantation & Factory Inclusions • Private Transportation • All Entry Fees & Charges • Private Safari Jeep • Accommodation in a 3 star Hotel • Lunch & Dinner on Day1 • Breakfast & Lunch on Day2 • Train Tickets ( pre-booked seats are subject to availability) • Free Pick up & Drop off from anywhere in Negambo, Colombo, Mt Lavinia, Wadduwa, Kalutara, Beruwala, Bentota, Ahungalla, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Talpe, Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara, Dickwella, Tangalle, Ranna, Hambantota & nearby areas This is an All Inclusive Package & No Hidden Costs