Devoted to providing a travel style for every type of traveller, Globus is excited to go small in a great, big way! Introducing Small Group Discovery tours! 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 2025, 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

• Enjoy a private cooking class in Monteriggioni, followed by lunch in one of Italy’s oldest villages
• Stay in the former 14th-century Monastery of St. Francis, which combines austere elegance with Tuscan luxury

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

• Stay in the gorgeous Nasrid Palace overlooking Granada in the heart of Alhambra
• In Madrid, join an exclusive gastronomic experience

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 Natural 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

• Visit the Geghard cave monastery and attend a stirring choir performance
• Tour and taste at the Yerevan Brandy Company, one of Winston Churchill’s favorites

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!

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