Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
1.Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
Cruise from Dresden to Königstein by paddle steamer, passing Elbe castles, Bastei rocks, Pillnitz, and Saxon Switzerland for $36.
Castles · CANOES & KAYAKS
Where to Book Canoes & Kayaks Tours: the 6 Best
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 canoes & kayaks tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle
2.Sarande: Blue Eye Kayak and walking tour & Lekursi Castle
Review of Saranda’s Blue Eye kayak tour and Lekursi Castle visit, with practical advice on timing, value, swimming, transport, and what to bring.
“Great day out! Helpful and kind guides. We would highly recommend this trip. Thank you!”
Sea Kayak Nafplio – Medieval Castles Tour
3.Sea Kayak Nafplio – Medieval Castles Tour
Paddle Nafplio’s castles with expert guides, sea views, local history, snorkeling, homemade snacks, photos, and practical tips.
“If you like learning and being active, this is the tour for you. Alex was a wonderful guide into the history of the forts in the area, and also took great photos of us while we went. And he had to take the pics, because kayaking was our main focus. He really made the experience special by having us imagine we were in the shoes of the attacking forces. Truly a unique experience I’d suggest to anyone.”
Caves of Porto Palermo: Kayak/SUP Tour with Castle Sea View
4.Caves of Porto Palermo: Kayak/SUP Tour with Castle Sea View
Paddle Porto Palermo’s caves, beaches, and clear water, with snorkeling and sea views of Ali Pasha’s Castle for $42.
“We hebben genoten van deze kajak trip! De gidsen waren zeer vriendelijk. Het is de uitgelezen manier om de kustlijn rond Himarë en Porto Palermo te ontdekken. Je ontdekt mooie plekjes die je anders niet zou tegenkomen.”
Šibenik: Sea Kayaking Tour to St. Nicholas Fortress
5.Šibenik: Sea Kayaking Tour to St. Nicholas Fortress
Paddle Šibenik’s WW II tunnel, swim in clear Adriatic water, and reach UNESCO-listed St. Nicholas Fortress for $68.
“Excellent excursion, lovely guide! Learned a lot of local history and so interesting to see the sites from the water.”
From Edinburgh: Highland Hike, Loch Paddle, and Castles
6.Highland Hike, Loch Paddle, and Castles
Hike Highland peaks, paddle a Scottish loch, meet Highland cows, and tour Doune Castle on a private day trip from Edinburgh.
“Poppy took us on an amazing adventure through lochs and highlands that turned out so much better than if we tried to sort it all out ourselves. With her stories, insights, and conversation, we felt like we had a local friend showing us around. Our seven-year-old mentioned several times out loud how much fun she was having—not something we are used to hearing on hikes. We would definitely do tours with Scottish Odyssey again!”