{"id":22536,"date":"2026-01-21T08:05:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T06:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/?p=21320"},"modified":"2026-01-21T08:09:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T06:09:37","slug":"why-a-cultural-tour-is-the-ultimate-way-to-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/blog\/2026\/01\/21\/why-a-cultural-tour-is-the-ultimate-way-to-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a cultural tour is the ultimate way to travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Experience a cultural deep dive in your next destination that goes far beyond regular sightseeing and changes the way you travel.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want more than just a couple of selfies at the \u201cmust-see\u201d sights on your next holiday, you\u2019re right on trend as cultural tours are all the rage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What makes a cultural tour different to a regular one?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A cultural tour does often involve some sightseeing, but you\u2019re going a little deeper. It\u2019s about immersion and understanding the way of life in a new place. This might be through activities like market visits, cooking classes, or even home stays. Or it could include guided visits to monuments or historical attractions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Done well, you\u2019ll leave a cultural tour having swapped stories with locals, tried dishes that never make it onto restaurant menus, or trying out skills passed down through generations. And you\u2019ll leave with a better understanding of what life looks like in the place you just visited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Do cultural tours always have guides?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most do, and it\u2019s a major benefit. Local guides add context, help with translation, and share stories you\u2019d never find in a guidebook.\u00a0 They\u2019re one of the best sources of information, insights, and general knowledge about ways of life. Make sure to ask them plenty of questions! Most good cultural tours also allow free time, so you can explore at your own pace between group activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here are some popular options to get you started:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turkey tours might combine Istanbul\u2019s mosques and palaces with Cappadocia hot air balloon rides or Anatolian village visits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vietnam holidays include cooking with locals, exploring Hanoi\u2019s Old Quarter, and cruising the Mekong Delta.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Morocco trips bring you into spice markets, Berber villages, and desert camps under the stars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Egypt tours often combine trips down the Nile and to local food markets with tours of the Pyramids to understand Egyptian history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spain and Italy tours often weave in food, art, and architecture, from tapas tastings in Barcelona to Renaissance masterpieces in Florence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are they suitable for families?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. Many cultural tours have family versions that balance structure with fun, hands-on activities for kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find our more by visiting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flightcentre.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flight Centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience a cultural deep dive in your next destination that goes far beyond regular sightseeing and changes the way you travel. 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