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 unveiled 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!

Ireland Unveiled - Beyond the Blarney
10 days - Dublin to Dublin

Globus All Access
Special Features Included in this Tour:

• Orientation drive in Dublin
• Guided tour of Guinness Storehouse including dinner
• Rathbaun Farm visit with scone baking, coffee and sheep herding demonstration
• Visit to the Cliffs of Moher
• Visit to Bunratty Folk Park followed by a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle
• Guided Irish Seaweed discovery and tasting tour
• Panoramic drive around the Ring of Kerry
• A ferry ride to Cape Clear Island
• Visit to the Queenstown Story in Cobh
• Guided tour of The Old Midleton Distillery
• Visit to Blarney Castle
• Visit to Highbank Orchards
• An evening of song and dance at Taylors Irish Cabaret: Exclusive small group experience

Small groups translate to intimate experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Ireland! Covering the best scenic beauty Ireland has to offer as well as plenty of iconic Irish attractions and off the mainstream experiences. From scone making at Rathbaun Farm to the apple orchards of Highbank, from the hustle and bustle of Guinness Storehouse in Dublin to the remote tranquility Cape Clear Island, this itinerary is the one for those that want to dig a little deeper into Irish culture. On the famed Ring of Kerry stop for an Irish Coffee demonstration and tasting and learn about the qualities of wild Irish seaweed. Get the gift of the gab at Blarney Castle and enjoy joyous fun at Bunratty Castle banquet and Taylors Irish Cabaret. With your small group companions, your Irish encounter will last forever in the memory!

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

*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 - April 30, 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.