Top 4 Two-Day Palace Trips Around the World

1.Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $99Our pick

This two-day small-group tour pairs Beijing’s imperial highlights with the Mutianyu Great Wall, a hutong rickshaw ride, and hotel pickup within the Third Ring Road. An English-speaking guide such as Helen, Rocky, or Lisa may lead your group of about 12. Expect early starts, long days, included entrance fees, and practical transport between far-flung sights.

“We had a terrific day with Lisa Liu as our guide to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall at Mu Tian Yu. She kept us informed and gave us a lot of flexibility to determine meal options. We hope to see her again on future trips!”

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2.2-Day Royal Palace Ha Long Bay & Ti Top Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 627 reviews · from $108

Spend one night aboard the Royal Palace cruise in Ha Long Bay, with seafood meals, kayaking, Ti Top Island, Surprising Cave, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Guides such as Violet, Alex, and Tony are noted for warm, clear service. Hanoi pickup is optional.

“The Ha Long Bay & Ti Top Island cruise was amazing, made even better by our wonderful guide, Violet. Her knowledge and engaging storytelling brought the stunning scenery to life. The boat was comfortable, and we had great opportunities to explore the bay’s beauty. Violet’s friendly and helpful nature made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this cruise, especially with Violet as your guide!”

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3.Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $369

Spend two full days with a private English, Spanish, Russian, or German-speaking guide and driver. Visit Beijing’s grand imperial sites, walk the Forbidden City, ride a cable car or chairlift at Mutianyu, eat Peking duck, and explore hutongs by rickshaw. Guides such as Cathy, Lisa, Erica, and Kelly are frequently requested.

“Our family tour was fulfilling and thoroughly enjoyable.Lily was a considerate guide and her service was top notch! Lily was very well spoken,able to explain China's deep history clearly and concisely. She was very attentive the whole time,anRead more”

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4.Dresden: Zwinger Skip-the-Line & 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · from $47Best value

Pair Dresden’s 22-stop hop-on hop-off bus with skip-the-line entry to the Zwinger museums. See Raphael’s Sistine Madonna, browse porcelain and scientific collections, join Old Town and Night Watchman walks, and add a seasonal trip to Pillnitz Castle.

“Es hat alles sehr gut geklappt. Konnten an der Schlange vorbeikommen . Auch das Hop on Hop off hat super geklappt. Sehr nette Busfahrer und an den Stationen konnte man überall Auskunft bekommen. Nur zu empfehlen.”

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