With almost a century of expertise and experience behind them, Globus family of brands offer the best in travel across a wide variety of styles, goals and budgets.
Their Small Group Discovery tours were specifically designed for travellers who crave the intimacy of small group travel yet want worldwide experiences in epic proportions.
These tours offer unique accommodations, exclusive excursions and special access throughout Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and South America.
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.
Now and for a limited time there are special offers to be had on tours with Globus, Cosmos and Avalon. Here’s a look at just some of the tours featured.
Swiss Splendors by Train (tour: DH. Eight days from Lake Geneva to Zurich)
Your Swiss immersion begins with an orientation walk at Lake Geneva and includes a visit to the Olympic Museum. A scenic ride on Europe’s highest rack railway from Zermatt to Gornegrat features views of the Matterhorn.
Enjoy the Eiger Express cable car ride and cogwheel train journey to the “Top of Europe”— the Jungfraujoch – before a scenic boat trip on Lake Brienz.
The itinerary also includes an orientation walk of Lucerne, featuring the Lion monument, the Old Town and the Chapel Bridge.
Accommodations are as luxurious as you would expect with the Movenpick Hotel Lausanne affording stunning views over the French Alps and the trendy Hey Hotel set in the centre of Interlaken.
Ireland Unveiled – Beyond The Blarney (tour: DB. 10 days from Dublin to Dublin)
This tour covers the best scenic beauty Ireland has to offer as well as plenty of iconic 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 tranquillity of 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 fun at Bunratty Castle banquet and Taylors Irish Cabaret.
The Irish are renowned for their hospitality and all the hotels featured on this itinerary offer a traditional warm welcome. The luxury Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway is one of the finest hotels in the area while the International Hotel Killarney has been welcoming guests for more than a century.
Gems Of Sicily & Malta (tour: DU. 10 days from Palermo to Sliema)
Guests will enjoy highlights of Palermo with a local guide, featuring a visit to the Church of Santa Caterina, tasting of local pastries and a hands-on small-group Sicilian food cooking class.
Enjoy a visit to the Norman Cathedral of Monreale with views of the Conca d’Oro and a guided sightseeing of Taormina including a visit to the Greek Theater.
In Catania, take a guided sightseeing tour featuring a visit to the Museo Storico dello Sbarco (Historical Museum of the Landing in Sicily) focusing on Operation Husky before dinner with a visit to a farm specialising in medicinal and aromatic herbs.
A catamaran ride takes guests to sample a sights and tastes sightseeing tour of Valletta including pastizzi, coffee and chocolate tasting. There’s also a guided sightseeing of Gozo Island, featuring a return ferry crossing, a visit to the Ggantija Temples and a local farm experience with lunch.
Among the many luxurious hotels featured on this tour is the Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa in Palermo, which is set in three historical buildings, including a beautiful 16th-century cloister. Nestled at the foot of Mount Etna, Unahotels Naxos Beach Sicilia embodies the authentic warmth and hospitality of Sicily.
Paris & Provence (tour: DF. Nine days from Paris to French Riviera)
This fascinating tour begins in the ‘City of Love’ with an exclusive Small Group Paris sightseeing trip aboard a vintage French car before a wine-and-cheese tasting lunch led by a local expert.
A high-speed train ride to Avignon allows guests to enjoy a walking tour of the city, along with a visit to the Papal Palace.
Enjoy a visit to Pont du Gard, the largest remaining Roman aqueduct in France, and an exclusive Small Group artistic-themed guided walking tour of Arles featuring a painting workshop.
Also included is a guided sightseeing tour in Aix-en-Provence, including a visit to the Cathedral and Calisson Museum, and an excursion to the Provence countryside featuring visits to the villages St. Remy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence, Gordes and Roussillon.
In Paris you’ll stay at the Mgallery Paris Bastille Boutet, ideally located in the heart of the 11th district and set in a beautifully restored historic building. On the French Riviera enjoy the boutique Best Western Plus Hotel Massena Nice housed in an ornate Belle Epoque building from the early 20th century,
Quebec in Depth with the Gaspe Peninsula (tour: CQ. 11 Day Tour from Montreal to Montreal)
Say bonjour to tiny fishing villages, giant beluga whales and the grandest of views as you cruise around the imposing Percé Rock and the sensational Saguenay Fjord.
Sip strawberry wine made from the fields by the sea, savour a traditional lunch at Banc-de-Péche-de-Paspébiac National Historic Site and visit a family-owned mushroom farm in the rolling-hill region of Charlevoix on the Flavour Trail.
Meander on the cobblestone paths and café-lined promenades of Québec City, experience the harmony in nature on a cruise to Bonaventure Island National Park, enjoy cosmopolitan Montréal and behold the sweeping views of the Gaspé Peninsula.
Among the hotels included on this fascinating itinerary are the Hostellerie Baie Bleue in Carleton, offering stunning views of the bay and surrounding environment, and the rustic Riotel Perce, which overlooks Perce Rock and Bonaventure Island.
SPECIAL OFFERS
- Globus: Save up to $1,000 per couple (choose from a $500 pp air credit or a $250 pp tour discount)*
- Cosmos: Save up to $500 per couple on 2026 worldwide tours with value-packed tours from $205 pp per day*
- Avalon: Fly Free + Save up to $5,200 per couple on select river cruises. Alternatively, skip the flights and save up to $10,600 per couple.*
*Ts and cs apply. See website for details.
Offers end March 31. View the new Globus Small Group discovery tour brochure on the Travel Agent Portal or order your printed copy here.
Explore Globus’ line-up of Small Group Discovery tours throughout Europe, North America and many other destinations here.
