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Introducing Albania Tour Form

Friday, 21 February 2025 by Our Local Tour
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Balkans Itinerary – Albania and Montenegro

Monday, 22 April 2024 by Our Local Tour
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Agricultural Tour of Romania

Saturday, 17 February 2024 by Our Local Tour
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Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia Tour

Tuesday, 05 December 2023 by Our Local Tour
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Honeymoon in Costa Rica

Monday, 09 October 2023 by Our Local Tour
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Leiria Family Adventure Holiday

Wednesday, 26 July 2023 by Our Local Tour
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Discover the Peloponnese

Wednesday, 05 July 2023 by Our Local Tour
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Discover the Peloponnese

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Costa Rica Tailormade Holiday

Monday, 08 May 2023 by Our Local Tour
Costa Rica Escorted Tour - Volcanoes
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Yoga and South of Morocco Adventure

Wednesday, 12 April 2023 by Our Local Tour
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Food and Wine Adventure in Morocco

Wednesday, 12 April 2023 by Our Local Tour
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Introducing Albania Tour

Tuesday, 14 March 2023 by Our Local Tour
Introducing Albania Tour
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The Best of Romania Holiday

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 by Our Local Tour
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Total Turkey Small Group Tour

Thursday, 17 November 2022 by Our Local Tour
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About Our Local Tour

Monday, 24 October 2022 by Our Local Tour
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Ancient Greek Discovery Tour – Tracing the Steps of Hercules

Monday, 24 October 2022 by Our Local Tour
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Ancient Greek Discovery Tour – Tracing the Steps of Hercules

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The Grand Tour of Morocco

Friday, 30 September 2022 by Our Local Tour
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Tailormade Greek Holidays

Friday, 09 September 2022 by Our Local Tour
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Historical Greece with Santorini Tour

Monday, 29 August 2022 by Our Local Tour
Santorini Historical Greek Tour

Historical Greece with Santorini Tour

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Explore Authentic Morocco with a Local

Saturday, 20 August 2022 by Our Local Tour
Explore Authentic Morocco

A Small Group Tour to Explore Authentic Morocco

A small group tour or private escorted tour is the ideal way to discover authentic Morocco. The country lends itself to travelling by train, mini-bus or ferry. A combination of all three is even better. With good road networks, decent rail connections and ferry connections with mainland Europe, Morocco is a great introduction to exploring Northern Africa.

Imagine spending a night in a palace in a charming bustling city, then the next day you go to a breath-taking Kasbah at the heart of the mountains then you get to ride a camel in the desert and spend the night in a tent, with a universe of stars to gaze at. This is what Morocco offers and more.

It has Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, a rugged mountain interior and a history of independence not shared by its neighbours. Its rich culture is a blend of Arab, Berber, European and African influences.

Morocco History

Morocco has a rich and colourful history. A variety of tours offer authentic experiences that lead you through the historical Imperial cities and beautiful landscapes. On these journeys of discovery, you can sleep in charming Riads, step back in time while sightseeing Roman ruins and explore ancient Kasbahs.

Morocco has a history of several dynasties that have succeeded one another over the years, Names that any traveller to the country will come across include the Idrisside dynasty, the Almoravid dynasty, the Almohad dynasty, the Merinid dynasty, the Saadian dynasty and the Alaouite dynasty. Morocco has gained international consideration as a multicultural country, with much of its heritage recognised as World Heritage by UNESCO. Morocco is one of the go-to destinations for discovery lovers, perfect for any traveller fascinated by nature, history, the art of living. It is hard not to fall in love with Moroccan hospitality.

Food in Morocco

For those with an interest in the culinary, then travelling throughout the country offers the opportunity to learn about Moroccan cuisine. The country itself is consistently ranked among the best travel destinations for food lovers. Jit is not surprising to anyone who has been before, but for a first-time traveller to Morocco, the culinary delights include souk tasting trails in Fes and Marrakech, having the chance to eat at a local family’s home in the Atlas Mountains or for those dedicated to learning a new skill, why not take a cooking class with an expert chef out in the countryside.

Authentic Morocco

At Our Local Tour one of our main aims is to help you connect and get closer to the local communities during our immersive small group tours. Morocco is home of the Berber, and you will uncover the daily life in Berber villages of the High Atlas Mountains. Here the revolve around the necessities of food, hunting, rug making and taking care of the herds and land.  Get involved and experience day to day activities such as jam or bread making cooking using the most basic tools and an outdoors clay oven. When travelling as a group, there are opportunities for light treks or desert safaris. If you are lucky, you may be invited to join with a nomadic tribe as they migrate from one region to another!

There are opportunities to support local craft producers and shop for colourful rugs and handicrafts, many of which are still made in the traditional ways. Explore workshops and meet the local skilled artisans. Here you will discover not only the process of making Moroccan handicrafts but also the rich heritage that the country and its people continue to convey through their artisanship. Brass etching, pottery, weaving, leather & jewellery making, and embroidery. On an authentic tour of Morocco, you can avoid the crowds and fully experience the local specialties and give credit, acknowledgment and direct benefits to all of the underrated artists behind those pieces of art.

Morocco has many different types of traditional dances and music styles rooted in Arab, Berber, and African culture. The Moroccan arts reflect the many cultural backgrounds and ethnicity that have found their home in Morocco. For this reason, Moroccan dance is very diverse and varies from region to region. However, no cultural or historical tour of Morocco would be complete without witnessing a belly dance.

Shikhat is the dance commonly known as the Belly dance and Professional shikat wear colourful costumes with tight, midriff-baring sequined tops and long loose skirts or pants. This dance is characterised by sensual hip movements and often, the women wear a hip scarf to bring attention to the movements of the lower body. These exhibitions are often combined with a folk show which focuses on the culture, heritage, architecture, and rich history of Morocco. According to some, the belly dance is extremely old and traces of it can be found up to 6,000 years ago, in some pagan societies who used to worship a feminine deity, to celebrate women’s fertility as something magic.

Modern Morocco

In the 21st century, Morocco has been able to preserve its traditions and make its cultural heritage prosper through the generations.  For example, in Marrakech, the Medina and its magnificent souks envelop you with its traditional side, while Guéliz and Hivernage offer the most modern facilities and infrastructure. Far from being a clash, this combination of modern and traditional Morocco embodies the true essence of the country.

For any traveller wishing to have an authentic group tour in Morocco, then contact Our Local Tour, whose local travel experts can create the perfect itinerary for your journey of discovery.

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Explorer Holidays & Destinations

Saturday, 09 July 2022 by Our Local Tour
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Escorted Tour of Costa Rica

Thursday, 16 June 2022 by Our Local Tour
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What is a tailormade holiday?

Wednesday, 08 June 2022 by Our Local Tour
What is a tailormade holiday?

Are you looking at a trip and want to know what is tailormade holiday?

Is this the right holiday for you?

You may have heard of the term tailormade holiday or tailormade vacation, but then asked yourself, what is a tailormade holiday? When travel agents and tour operators use the term, what exactly is tailormade travel?

Our definition of a tailormade holiday is a trip that is built out of the various elements of flights, hotels, transport, guiding and experiences and is then entirely personalised to you. Of course, this is a simplified breakdown. You will find that many travel companies claim to offer ‘tailormade’ travel experiences, however they are limited to only certain hotels, or package together a range of different ‘modules’ rather than a truly bespoke travel package.

The term ‘Tailormade’ means made to fit the needs or specifications of a particular situation, object, or person—or seeming as though it was made that way. In its most literal sense, tailormade is used to describe a piece of clothing made by a tailor, especially a suit. A tailormade garment like this is made specifically to the measurements of the person that it’s for so that it fits them perfectly.  Therefore, a tailormade holiday or vacation should be one that is designed for the person and one that fits them and their needs perfectly.

You may also see the terms bespoke holiday planning or bespoke vacations. This all refers to the same type of travel planning.

So what then are the advantages of a tailormade holiday over an ‘off the peg’ package holiday?

When considering the benefits of bespoke travel arrangements, we have come up with the following list. These are the best reasons to book tailormade travel.

  • You can use a local travel expert to make suggestions based on their first-hand knowledge of the destination. Our team will listen and ask questions until they’re happy they have what’s needed to make that bespoke, perfect experience you’re after.
  • The departure date and the exact duration of the holiday can be chosen by you. You can make sure that your trip fits in with your schedule and that you spend your time off wisely and doing something you want.
  • You can select the style and standard of accommodation and work out the most suitable day to day activities for you. We hand pick our destinations and activities using our first-hand knowledge and our local experts’ experience and then pass this on to you.
  • Tailormade means complete choice. You choose the airline that you want to fly with and the class of travel you want. We give you the options and you choose what is best for you.
  • We can arrange a private local guide and car at your destination, allowing complete flexibility of timings and activities. If there is a language barrier or you need specific information on a subject, this is the best way to travel. From researching family trees to bird watching and even learning how to cook a specific local dish, we can help.

How does booking work?

To begin with, tell us about your travel ideas and we will use our first hand-hand destination knowledge to work together with to create a holiday itinerary that is unique and works for you.

We will prepare a no-obligation personal holiday proposal for you to consider.

Once we’ve got your feedback about these ideas, we’ll propose one in finer detail. We’ll outline what we suggest you do each day and where to stay but should you not be happy with our suggestions, well we’ll just keep changing and altering things until you are. Or we go back to the drawing board.

The important part is that we work with you to make sure it’s just right, before you book. Although the choice is yours, we are on hand to help with every step of your holiday; from your flights and transfers, accommodation and meals, to your activities and bucket list experiences.

Are Tailormade Holidays more expensive?

There is no right or wrong answer to this question. As a rule of thumb, they may be a bit more expensive than a package holidays. However, tailor-made offers great value as it can be designed with a specific budget in mind.

Any extra cost is easily outweighed by the benefits. As we mentioned previously, you get the priceless expert advice of travel professionals, private drivers, your choice of accommodation, knowledgeable guides, and hidden ‘insider’ experiences.  Add into the mix that the entire trip is organised for you, and any extra costs seem great value for money.

In addition, you are going to be avoiding some of the worst parts about travelling! There should be no getting lost, reduced chances of missing a transport connection, guides who stop you from falling into a tourist trap, no being overcharged by taxis and the end of searching endlessly for ATMS or legitimate currency exchanges.

To summarise, tailormade holidays offer you choice, flexibility and independence. Using local travel experts such as we do at Our Local Tour means that that dream holiday can be attained and in an ethical and sustainable way. Why not let one of our travel xperts help you put together the perfect tailormade holiday? From Albania to Costa Rica and Kenya to Bangladesh, we can arrange it for you! Get in touch here.

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Discover the Douro Wine Region

Thursday, 24 March 2022 by Our Local Tour
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Discover the Douro Wine Region

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Costa Rica on Electric Bike

Friday, 25 February 2022 by Our Local Tour
Costa Rica E-bike Tour
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Authentic Morocco Tour

Wednesday, 09 February 2022 by Our Local Tour
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Tailormade Holidays and Tours

Tuesday, 26 October 2021 by Our Local Tour
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Wellness in Turkey Tour

Friday, 09 July 2021 by Our Local Tour
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Walk the Portuguese Camino de Santiago

Friday, 26 February 2021 by Our Local Tour
Walk the Portuguese Camino

Walk the Portuguese Camino de Santiago

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Our Local Tour | Adventure Travel Tours, Tailormade Holidays & Escorted Small Group Trips

Monday, 24 August 2015 by Our Local Tour
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