{"id":923,"date":"2026-07-18T12:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/?p=923"},"modified":"2026-09-16T07:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T07:10:10","slug":"the-most-beautiful-holiday-excursions-how-to-find-unforgettable-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/die-schoensten-ausfluege-im-urlaub-so-finden-sie-unvergessliche-erlebnisse\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Holiday Excursions: Tips for Unforgettable Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who fly off on holiday want to discover as much of their destination as possible. Sights, boat trips, guided city tours or nature experiences are among the fondest memories of a trip for many travellers. At the same time, the question often arises: which excursions are really worth it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially in popular holiday destinations, the choice is huge. Amid countless offers, reviews and price differences, making a decision is often difficult. With the right planning, however, you can not only save money, but also avoid long queues and secure special experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we show you what you should look out for when booking excursions and how to find the right activities for your holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why it is worth planning before the trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many holidaymakers only book their excursions at their holiday destination. Although this often works without any problems, it does have a few disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular tours are quickly fully booked, especially during the summer holidays. In addition, prices and services sometimes vary considerably. Anyone who does their research before the start of the trip can compare different offers and decide at their leisure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another advantage: many tickets can already be booked online. This often eliminates the need to queue at the ticket offices of popular sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which excursions are particularly popular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the destination, the most popular activities vary significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, the most popular excursions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boat trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catamaran trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolphin and whale watching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hop-on-hop-off buses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National parks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wine tastings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quad and buggy tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helicopter flights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookery classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snorkelling and diving trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theme park tickets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day trips to well-known sights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of these experiences can also be booked on-site, but online there is usually significantly more information and reviews from other travellers available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use reviews from other travellers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before booking, it is worth taking a look at the experiences of other holidaymakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One should not rely solely on the star rating. Comments on the following points are particularly helpful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendliness of the guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Punctuality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarity of leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>value for money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This often makes it possible to identify offers that may appear cheap, but do not meet expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexible cancellation can make sense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On holiday, plans can change at short notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bad weather, a flight delay or health reasons sometimes mean that a planned trip cannot take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many providers now allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Anyone who values flexibility should check the applicable conditions before booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the correct duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every excursion has to take up the whole day of your holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some travellers prefer to do several short activities, others want to experience as much as possible in one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical time periods are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 to 3 hours for guided city tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 to 5 hours for boat trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-day tours to islands or national parks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening events lasting 2 to 4 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone planning multiple activities should leave enough time between the individual items on the agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Note meeting point and travel details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Particularly in larger cities or popular holiday resorts, many tours do not start directly at the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, the following should be checked before booking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where is the meeting point?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long does the journey take?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is an airport transfer included?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does one have to use public transport?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How early should one be there?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Careful planning pays off, especially for early morning excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Families should pay attention to the minimum age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every activity is suitable for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boat tours, canyoning, jet ski excursions or diving trips frequently have a minimum age requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone travelling with children should also check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children's prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration of the tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sanitary facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pushchair accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many providers already label family-friendly tours at the time of booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular travel destinations with a particularly large number of excursion options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some regions offer a particularly large number of organised activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include, amongst others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Majorca<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenerife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Santorini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Madeira<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dubai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barcelona<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New York<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bangkok<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bali<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is precisely in these destinations that comparing different providers is worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Often cheaper and more relaxed to book tickets online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many sights now operate with time slots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who books their tickets before starting their trip often benefits from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>shorter waiting times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guaranteed entry times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>better predictability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>digital ticket on the smartphone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Particularly during the holidays, this can save a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare excursions easily before the trip begins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who want to compare different activities before their holiday can find them via our partner&nbsp;<strong>GetYourGuide<\/strong>numerous excursions, admission tickets and experiences worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it's a city break, a beach holiday or a tour \u2013 reviews, prices, duration and services of various providers can often be compared directly there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/Bzchdmi7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/Bzchdmi7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover excursions and experiences worldwide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Partner note: If you book via a correspondingly marked link, we may receive a commission. This will not incur any additional costs for you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The journey starts right at the airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A successful holiday doesn't just start at the destination, but with a relaxing journey to the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone starting their holiday from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) can park their vehicle conveniently with myParkplace. Our shuttle service takes you directly to the terminal in just a few minutes \u2013 stress-free, secure and reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the journey begins relaxed, before the first excursions await you at your holiday destination.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plan your holiday to perfection: find out what to look out for when it comes to excursions, tickets and tours, and how to find the best experiences.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":927,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-923","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ratgeber"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/923","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=923"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/923\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1080,"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/923\/revisions\/1080"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=923"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myparkplace.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}