Devoted to providing a travel style for every type of traveler, Globus is excited to go small in a great, big way! An entirely new type of tour, Globus Small Group Discovery tours were specifically designed for travelers who crave the intimacy of small group travel yet want worldwide experiences in epic proportions.

Orchestrating life-size moments in pared down settings, Globus Small Group Discovery tours afford you unique accommodations, exclusive excursions and special access throughout Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, South America and the South Pacific. From the top of the Swiss Alps down to the end of the world in Patagonia, Globus Small Group Discovery tours take you straight to the heart of your destination, warming yours every minute of the way.

Maximize your fun with a minimum number of travelers.

With an average group size of 15 (18 outside of Europe), these new tours offer more freedom, more flexibility and more room to roam the ruins of Italy, the rainforests of Costa Rica, the pagodas of Japan and the preserves of Kenya, leading travelers to private wine tastings, cooking classes, art classes and quaint estates along the way.

In total, in 2026, Globus is unveiling more than 50(!) Small Group Discovery tours throughout Europe, North America and exotic destinations (from Kenya to Costa Rica; Colombia to Cambodia and Australia to Japan). Together, with small group departure dates on Globus Europe and North America tours as well as Independent Tours, Globus will now offer the widest range of vacations catering to smaller groups: Nearly 250 tours, totaling over 5,000 departures, which equals nearly 75 percent (75%) of the Globus portfolio. And that’s BIG!

Mini groups. Many moments.

Check out these unique excursions you'll experience on Globus Small Group Tours:

Enchanting Italy
9 days - Rome to Venice

Globus All Access
Special Features Included in this Tour:

• Guided orientation to view Rome’s legendary landmarks
• Small Group Exclusive walking tour with stops to sample local specialities
• Walking tour to explore Narni
• Small Group visit to a local frantoio farm in Perugia for a special olive-oil tasting and light lunch Take a guided walking tour, including an exclusive chocolate-tasting experience
• Pecorino cheese-tasting.in Pienza
• Visit to the small village of Bagni Vignoni for a [LF] Small Group unique small group wine tasting
• Private cooking class in Monteriggioni, followed by lunch
• Orientation walking tour in San Gimignano
• Guided walking tour in Florence features the Ferragamo Museum and an Italian aperitivo
• Private Gondola ride along Venice’s canals
• High speed train ride from Florence to Venice

With more room to roam in Rome and space to savor the pleasures and treasures of Umbria and Tuscany, you’ll never miss a sight, bite, or decadent delight from the Eternal City to the timeless traditions of culture, cuisine, and captivating romance in Venice and Florence. Share the sweet life with your small group companions while dipping into chocolate, discovering secret recipes, daydreaming by gondola, or drinking wine with a few of your closest amici. And find more amore in the avenues and venues that are perfect for small groups on this che bella Small Group Discovery tour in Umbria and Tuscany.

Captivating Spain
9 days - Madrid to Barcelona

Globus All Access
Special Features Included in this Tour:

• Hemingway-themed small group guided tour in Madrid
• Guided walking tour in Málaga features a visit to the Picasso Museum
• Visit to Setenil and Ronda
• Guided visit to the Alhambra Complex in Granada
• Small group guided walking tour through Granada’s Albaicín district and taste traditional mint tea
• Valencia guided walking tour includes a traditional Horchata beverage and farton pastry.
• Small Group Exclusive [LF] Albuferenc boat ride in Albufera National Park followed by a dish of authentic paella
• Visit Mercat de la Concepcio in Barcelona and traditional tapas lunch
• AVE train ride between Madrid and Málaga

Begin in Madrid, where Hemingway was inspired to pen great novels and explore Málaga where Picasso was born to revolutionize art history. Continue to Granada where brave bullfighters entered the ring as they had been since 1784, then marvel at the Alhambra Complex as one of the largest aristocratic treasures of Western Muslim history. In Valencia, sip Horchata or mint tea and explore the rich Moorish influences on architecture and culture. Sail on the waterways of Albufera National Park where water birds of every size flock to its sanctuary. Dig into the perfect pan of Valencia paella and tap into conversation over afternoon tapas in Barcelona. Any way you slice it, this Small Group Discovery tour of Spain is the perfect size to go big from Madrid to Barcelona!

Armenia & Georgia Journey through Time
11 days - Yerevan to Tbilisi

Globus All Access
Special Features Included in this Tour:

• Guided tour in Yerevan includes visit to the Manuscripts Museum, the Armenian Genocide Memorial & Museum, and an Armenian Brandy factory with tasting.
• Visit to the Etchmiadzin cathedral plus lunch at Machanents Cultural Centre.
• Guided visit to the Khor Virap, Noravank and Haghpat monasteries.
• Winery visit and tasting in both Areni and Sighnaghi
• Exclusive Small Group visit to the Geghard cave monastery with a choir performance.
• Visit to the Garni Pagan Temple with a Duduk performance
• Lavash baking demo with family-style lunch at Sergey’s Place.
• Exclusive Small Group visit to the [LF] Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Smart School center at Dilijan
• Guided sightseeing tour of Tbilisi featuring Metekhi Church and scenic cable-car ride to Narikala Fortress
• Visit to Stalin’s Museum in Gori
• Walk on the Great Silk Road at Gremi plus culinary workshop and wine tasting
• Visit to Jvari church in Mtskheta, the Bodbe Nunnery and Nekresi Monastery
• Visit to Sighnaghi

Discover fascinating history and spectacular sights of Yerevan, Armenia, with exciting excursions to the ancient citadels, cathedrals, and cities to learn about the vast history, culture, and traditions of this extraordinary country of kings, queens, and conquests through time. Revel in beautiful customs and cuisine throughout your travels—from local wines made with generations of tradition to lavish cathedrals still standing as sentinels of faith, to welcoming people who invite you into their homes for the pleasures of life in this beautiful part of the world. Your Small Group Discovery tour continues to Georgia to discover even more beauty and boundless historical treasures. Here, the history of dreamers and dictators; poets and artists; winemakers and warriors, and the ever-faithful religious legends come to life amid natural wonders and ancient cobblestoned lanes. An adventure in beauty and bold history awaits with up-close experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour!

What are you waiting for? Contact your Vacation Consultant today to start planning your next getaway with Globus and take advantage of these spectacular offers!

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*Book and deposit a select 2026 Globus tour to save $650 off per person on the land price. Booking must be made and under deposit between December 11, 2025 - February 28, 2026 for travel in 2026. Offer applies to select tours only. Does not apply to Custom Tours, Globus Escapes and Globus Independent single city stays. Offer combinable with all current retail offers, valid Welcome Back Credits and select partner promotions. Applies to new bookings only. The applicable promotional discount will apply to Groups of 8 or more who provide their Group Block Deposit within the promotion's booking dates and will apply to all individual members of the Group until the due date of the passenger names/non-refundable individual deposits. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. May be withdrawn any time. Available from participating GFOB offices only. Promotional offer is in CAD. **Book and deposit a select 2026 Globus tour to save $200 off per person on the land price. Booking must be made and under deposit between December 11, 2025 - February 28, 2026 for travel in 2026. Offer applies to select tours only. Does not apply to Custom Tours, Globus Escapes and Globus Independent single city stays. Offer combinable with all current retail offers, valid Welcome Back Credits and select partner promotions. Applies to new bookings only. The applicable promotional discount will apply to Groups of 8 or more who provide their Group Block Deposit within the promotion's booking dates and will apply to all individual members of the Group until the due date of the passenger names/non-refundable individual deposits. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. May be withdrawn any time. Available from participating GFOB offices only. Promotional offer is in CAD.