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ExpressTravelsEst. 1974 · Ahmedabad
Three blue domes of Oia above the Santorini caldera

Travel agency in Ahmedabad · Since 1974

The world,arranged by hand.

Tailor-made holidays across India and the world, from Kerala's backwaters to Santorini's caldera, planned for you in Ahmedabad.
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Express Travels

For over five decades we have planned journeys the slow way: a conversation first, then a route drawn around you, not a brochure.

Est. 1974

52 years of planning journeys for families, couples and companies from Ahmedabad.

Made to measure

No two itineraries alike. Every route is shaped around your dates, pace and budget.

Close to home

Planned by our own team in Ahmedabad: people you can call, visit and come back to.

The atlas

49 countries, known closely

From weekend escapes to Dubai to a month across the Americas. Choose a region, or simply wander.
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India, home ground

18 India itineraries, 3 to 11 nights

Rajasthan's forts, the ghats of Varanasi, Himalayan hill stations, Ellora's caves and Kerala's backwaters, each route planned around sensible drives between neighbouring places.

Explore India itineraries

Ways to travel

However you like to travel, we've planned it before

  1. 01Honeymoons & anniversariesPrivate, unhurried and quietly special.Maldives · Bora Bora · Santorini · Mauritius
    Palm-fringed beach and lagoon at Thudufushi
  2. 02Family holidaysPaced for grandparents and toddlers alike, with every connection handled.Singapore · Dubai · Switzerland · USA
    The Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay
  3. 03Culture & heritageGreat sites with great guides, timed before the crowds arrive.India · Egypt · Morocco · Japan
    Columns of the great hypostyle hall at Karnak
  4. 04Mountains, lakes & wild placesRail journeys, national parks and the view from the top.Norway · Iceland · Switzerland · New Zealand
    Moraine Lake beneath the Valley of the Ten Peaks
  5. 05Safari & wildlifeDawn game drives and lodges deep in the bush.Kenya · Tanzania · Botswana · South Africa
    A leopard resting in Kruger National Park
  6. 06Corporate & business travelEfficient, reliable arrangements for teams that need to focus on work.Flights · Hotels · Transfers · Itineraries
    Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore skyline at night

Signature journeys

Routes we know by heart

Tried-and-tested itineraries that make a perfect starting point. Every one is re-shaped around you before anything is booked.
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Oia, Santorini

01Greece · 10 nights

Athens & the Cyclades

History first, then the islands. Three nights under the Acropolis, then ferries across the Aegean to Santorini's caldera and Mykonos's beaches.

  1. Athens3 nights

    Acropolis, Plaka and a day at Delphi

  2. Santorini4 nights

    Caldera-view stay, Oia sunset, catamaran cruise

  3. Mykonos3 nights

    Little Venice, windmills and beach days

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About Greece

Honeymoons & anniversaries. A starting point, adjusted to your dates and pace.

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

02Switzerland · 8 nights

Switzerland by rail

Lake, valley, summit. Three bases linked by Switzerland's scenic trains, so you unpack three times and see the whole country in between.

  1. Lucerne3 nights

    Chapel Bridge, lake cruise, Mount Titlis or Pilatus

  2. Interlaken3 nights

    Lauterbrunnen valley and the Jungfraujoch railway

  3. Zermatt2 nights

    The Matterhorn and the Gornergrat railway

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About Switzerland

Families & first-timers. A starting point, adjusted to your dates and pace.

Kyoto, Japan

03Japan · 11 nights

Tokyo to Kyoto

The classic first trip to Japan: Tokyo's neighbourhoods, a ryokan night near Fuji, then a long stay in Kyoto, where the temples need time.

  1. Tokyo4 nights

    Shibuya, Asakusa, Tsukiji and a day in Nikko or Kamakura

  2. Hakone & Fuji2 nights

    Ryokan stay, onsen and Lake Ashi

  3. Kyoto4 nights

    Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama and a day trip to Nara

  4. Osaka1 night

    Dotonbori street food before the flight home

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About Japan

Culture & food. A starting point, adjusted to your dates and pace.

In their words

Trusted by the same families, for decades

Some of our travellers have planned their trips with us since 1990. Their words are the best introduction we have.

I've been entrusting my travel arrangements to ExpressTravels since 1990. Their consistent quality and reliability over the decades speaks volumes about their commitment to customer satisfaction.

Dr. Pravin BhagwatiClient since 1990

How we plan

One conversation, start to finish

  1. 01

    Tell us the idea

    Call, visit our Ahmedabad office or use the trip planner. A destination, a date or just a feeling is enough to begin.

  2. 02

    We draw the route

    A day-by-day plan with hotels, transfers and an itemised quote, built around how you like to travel.

  3. 03

    Refine it together

    Swap a hotel, add a night, slow the pace. We adjust until it reads like your trip, not ours.

  4. 04

    Go, unburdened

    Bookings, documents and connections are handled before you leave, so you can simply enjoy it.

Questions

Frequently asked

Everything people usually ask before they plan a trip with us.

Where is Express Travels located in Ahmedabad?

Our office is at Jivabhai Chambers, opp. Bata Showroom, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380009. We're open Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; closed on Sundays. You can also call +91 98240 49936 or email expresstravels1974@gmail.com.

How long has Express Travels been in business?

Express Travels was founded in Ahmedabad in 1974 by Mr. Ritesh Soni and is led today by Mrs. Bansri S Patel. Some of our clients have planned their trips with us since 1990.

Do you offer international tour packages from Ahmedabad?

Yes. We plan tailor-made holidays to 49 countries, including Dubai, the Maldives, Mauritius, Switzerland, Greece, Italy, France, the UK, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Bali, Vietnam, Kenya, Tanzania, the USA, Australia and New Zealand, as well as tours within India.

Are your tour packages fixed group tours?

No. Every trip is planned around you: your dates, pace, hotels and budget. Our signature journeys are tried-and-tested starting points that we adjust before anything is booked.

Do you plan honeymoon and anniversary trips?

Yes. Honeymoons and anniversaries are among the trips we plan most often, with popular choices including the Maldives, Santorini, Bali, Switzerland and Japan.

Do you plan family holidays?

Yes. We pace family trips for every age, from grandparents to toddlers, with connections and transfers arranged. Singapore, Dubai, Switzerland and the USA are family favourites.

Do you handle corporate and business travel?

Yes. We manage corporate travel arrangements for businesses so their teams can focus on work rather than logistics.

How much does an international holiday cost?

It depends on the destination, season, length, hotels and number of travellers. Our online trip planner gives an indicative cost for land arrangements (hotels, sightseeing, transfers and meals, excluding international flights and visas) in a couple of minutes. We then prepare an itemised quote for your exact dates.

How do I start planning a trip with Express Travels?

Use the trip planner on this website, call +91 98240 49936, email expresstravels1974@gmail.com or visit our office in Ahmedabad. A destination, a rough date or simply an idea is enough to begin.

Lucerne's Chapel Bridge and water tower at night

Start planning

Three answers, and we'll do the rest

Tell us where and when. You'll see a draft route and an indicative cost in a couple of minutes.