{"id":883290,"date":"2025-07-28T16:28:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=883290"},"modified":"2025-11-10T12:23:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T11:23:18","slug":"new-travel-experiences-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/new-travel-experiences-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"13 New Travel Experiences You Can Do in 2026\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re debuting 6 brand new tours in 2026, and behind the scenes we&#8217;ve been scouring local secrets and cultural traditions to share with you, which means there are boatloads of new travel experiences in 2026 for you to get stuck into next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 13 new travel experiences you can do in 2026, from taking an old-fashioned punting boat through Cambridge to meeting the family behind the oldest winery in Austria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-travel-experiences-for-2026-nbsp\">New travel experiences for 2026&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/07\/Medium-Getty-1395333183-edited.jpg\" alt=\"dijon mustards on wooden barrel\" class=\"wp-image-883301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Getty-1395333183-edited.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Getty-1395333183-edited-330x186.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-get-a-taste-for-dijon-s-famous-mustard-nbsp\">1. Get a taste for Dijon\u2019s famous mustard&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover why Dijon is on the mustard map at Moutarderie Fallot, Burgundy\u2019s last independent mustard mill. On an in-depth tour you&#8217;ll learn more about how this famous condiment is made, with an insight on how this particular mill still uses traditional stone-grinding methods. It wouldn\u2019t be a visit to the mustard mill without a taste \u2013 during a guided tasting you\u2019ll sample of a variety of bold and unexpected flavors, showcasing all that this regional favorite has to offer. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/villages-of-france\">Villages of France<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/07\/Medium-Getty-1776274416-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Chefchaouen kasbah\" class=\"wp-image-883302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Getty-1776274416-edited.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Getty-1776274416-edited-330x186.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-explore-the-kasbah-fortress-of-chefchaouen-nbsp\">2. Explore the Kasbah Fortress of Chefchaouen&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will explore the Kasbah Fortress of Chefchaouen, a significant historical landmark in Morocco that has undergone multiple restorations throughout the centuries. Over time, it has served various purposes, including as a residence for governors, a military arsenal, and a prison.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/spain-morocco-portugal-whirl\">Spain, Morocco &amp; Portugal Whirl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-have-a-homegrown-meal-at-bohrerhof-farm-nbsp\">3. Have a homegrown meal at Bohrerhof Farm&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BMG Sit down to a homegrown meal at Bohrerhof, a family-run farm in the Rhine plain. For generations, the Bohrer family has carefully cultivated their produce, staying true to their farming traditions. As you enjoy a lunch made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, you\u2019ll get a real taste of their farm and the heritage behind it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/best-of-the-rhine-and-amsterdam\">Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/07\/Medium-eingang-weinessiggut-doktorenhof-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Weinessiggut Doktorenhof\u00a0vinegar building\" class=\"wp-image-883310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-eingang-weinessiggut-doktorenhof-edited.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-eingang-weinessiggut-doktorenhof-edited-330x186.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-taste-artisan-vinegar-at-weinessiggut-doktorenhof-nbsp\">4. Taste artisan vinegar at Weinessiggut Doktorenhof&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover a unique side of the Palatinate wine region with a vinegar tasting at Weinessiggut Doktorenhof. Using premium wines and traditional methods, the Wiedemann family crafts artisanal vinegars with herbs and fruits, all produced sustainably with natural materials. Your visit directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, by promoting eco-friendly farming and artisanal craftsmanship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/best-of-the-rhine-and-amsterdam\">Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/07\/Medium-Bunker-in-the-Center-of-Tirana-Albania-1128982581-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Tirana Bunker Museum\" class=\"wp-image-883304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Bunker-in-the-Center-of-Tirana-Albania-1128982581-edited.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Bunker-in-the-Center-of-Tirana-Albania-1128982581-edited-330x186.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-delve-under-the-tirana-bunker-museum\">5. Delve under the Tirana Bunker Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With thousands of bunkers across Albania as relics of the Cold War era, in Tirana many bunkers have been repurposed into cafes, bars and, in this case, a museum! When you visit Bunk\u2019Art, you&#8217;ll head underground to discover more about this former communist bunker turned museum, for an immersive experience of what life would have been like during the time these bunkers were built. Safe to say this is one of our most unique new travel experiences in 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/balkans-coast-explorer\">Balkans Coast Explorer<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-get-a-taste-for-brie-at-a-fromagerie-nbsp\">6. Get a taste for Brie at a fromagerie&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it\u2019s just outside an hour or so outside of Paris, the historic city of Meaux is calm and quaint. Here you\u2019ll visit the Saint-Faron fromagerie, where you\u2019ll discover the Brie de Meaux \u201cTerre de Meaux,\u201d the only Brie de Meaux produced and matured in the city. On a guided tour, see the dairy farm\u2019s preserves ancestral techniques of brie production, from curdling to ageing, and discover how this soft, creamy cheese became one of France\u2019s most iconic regional products. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/villages-of-france\">Villages of France<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/07\/stefan-k-tCpcJzOhKeU-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"punting boat on a river in cambridge\" class=\"wp-image-883305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stefan-k-tCpcJzOhKeU-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stefan-k-tCpcJzOhKeU-unsplash-edited-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stefan-k-tCpcJzOhKeU-unsplash-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stefan-k-tCpcJzOhKeU-unsplash-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stefan-k-tCpcJzOhKeU-unsplash-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-go-punting-in-cambridge-nbsp-nbsp\">7. Go punting in Cambridge&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>See Cambridge from a different perspective on a traditional punting trip. The traditional wooden boat is a staple of Cambridge life, powered by hand by an experienced punter stood on the back. Glide along the River Cam and pass by the city\u2019s historic colleges and bridges, as your guide shares stories of the university, its traditions and local history from a unique vantage point. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/english-adventure\">English Adventure<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/07\/Medium-Getty-1436525646-edited.jpg\" alt=\"pouring a glass of champagne\" class=\"wp-image-883306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Getty-1436525646-edited.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Getty-1436525646-edited-330x186.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-sip-champagne-in-champagne-nbsp\">8. Sip champagne, in Champagne&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where better to learn \u2013&nbsp;and taste \u2013 the delights of Champagne than among the slopes of its world-famous vineyards? Our panoramic coach windows have never been more important as you drive through the vine-covered slopes of the Champagne region, past neatly aligned rows of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Learn more about how centuries of cultivation, chalky soils and hilly landscape have defined the character of this sparkling wine while you sample some of your own, made using the \u2018m\u00e9thode traditionnelle\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/villages-of-france\">Villages of France<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-dine-at-austria-s-oldest-winery-nbsp\">9. Dine at Austria\u2019s oldest winery&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet the Saahs family at Weingut Nikolaihof, one of the oldest wineries in Austria with a history dating back nearly 2,000 years. Join them for a homemade lunch featuring fresh organic produce from their gardens, while soaking up the warm hospitality and history of this family-run estate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/best-of-the-danube\">Best of the Danube<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/07\/Medium-Toledo-at-Sunset-Spain-665497060-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Toledo at sunset\" class=\"wp-image-883307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Toledo-at-Sunset-Spain-665497060-edited.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Toledo-at-Sunset-Spain-665497060-edited-330x186.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-discover-the-forging-of-quality-steel-in-toledo-nbsp\">10. Discover the forging of quality steel in Toledo&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlock your inner swordsmith when you visit a steel factory in Toledo, a region known for the highest quality steel. The history of Toledo swordmaking and metalwork dates back to the Middle Ages, when the Romans prized Toledo steel to defend their cities. Meet the craftspeople keeping this historic trade alive, and see this captivating skill for yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/spain-morocco-portugal-whirl\">Spain, Morocco &amp; Portugal Whirl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/07\/Medium-BMG-Portugal-Coudelaria-Brito-Paes-Ourique-with-Tiego-and-Vera-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Vera with horses on a be my guest experience in Alentejo\" class=\"wp-image-883308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-BMG-Portugal-Coudelaria-Brito-Paes-Ourique-with-Tiego-and-Vera-edited.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-BMG-Portugal-Coudelaria-Brito-Paes-Ourique-with-Tiego-and-Vera-edited-330x186.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-savor-lunch-on-an-alentejo-ranch-nbsp\">11. Savor lunch on an Alentejo ranch&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a Be My Guest experience in Portugal, visit the family ranch on Tiago and Vera in the heart of the Alentejo region. Here you&#8217;ll learn about (and meet a few of) Portugal&#8217;s Lusitano horse, before sharing stories over a home-cooked lunch \u2013 the family will have you hanging on their every word as they tell their ancestral tale of unrequited love that defined the character (and color) of the ranch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/spain-morocco-portugal-whirl\">Spain, Morocco &amp; Portugal Whirl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/07\/Medium-Old-street-in-Bratislava-Slovakia-612479002-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Bratislava old town, slovakia\" class=\"wp-image-883309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Old-street-in-Bratislava-Slovakia-612479002-edited.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Medium-Old-street-in-Bratislava-Slovakia-612479002-edited-330x186.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-learn-about-life-beyond-the-iron-curtain-in-bratislava-nbsp\">12. Learn about life Beyond the Iron Curtain in Bratislava&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae Experience, delve into Bratislava&#8217;s Cold War history with a Local Specialist. They&#8217;ll take you across key Communist-era sites, relaying stories of life under Soviet rule. You\u2019ll meet a representative of Post Bellum, a non-profit preserving first-hand accounts of life under totalitarian regimes, ensuring these stories continue to inspire conversations about democracy and freedom today. Your visit directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Experience it on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/best-of-the-danube\">Best of the Danube<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-see-one-of-the-uk-s-newest-gardens-in-manchester-nbsp\">13. See one of the UK\u2019s newest gardens in Manchester &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the \u2018Capital of the North\u2019, Manchester, and visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/gardens\/bridgewater\">RHS Garden Bridgewater<\/a>, one of the UK&#8217;s newest gardens, for a slice of nature. 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