Globus Continues to Expand Its Small Group Discovery Tours for 2026

With more travellers looking for smaller groups, Globus continues to expand its all-new Small Group Discover tours.

The tours are designed from the ground-up for intimacy, access and authentic encounters and are proving popular.

In fact, in 2026, Globus is adding even more ways to go small in a great, big way – with three new Europe itineraries, bringing the total to 61 Small Group Discovery tours worldwide.

Steve Born, chief marketing officer for the Globus family of brands, said that: “Smaller groups mean more freedom, more flexibility and more unforgettable moments. With an average of just 15 travellers in Europe, our Small Group Discovery tours unlock all-access moments – like rolling up your sleeves in a Sicilian kitchen or sipping wine with family vintners – that simply can’t happen in a crowd. These are the experiences that move you, connect you and stay with you forever.”

New tours include:

Ireland Unveiled: Beyond the Blarney – 10 days, from Dublin

This is Ireland like few get to see it – an intimate journey that blends the country’s icons with immersive cultural encounters. From scone-making on a working farm to sailing to one of Ireland’s most remote islands, this tour goes well beyond the Blarney.

• Bake scones and meet sheepdogs at Rathbaun Farm.
• Sip whiskey on a guided tour of the Old Midleton Distillery.
• Ferry to Cape Clear Island for an insider’s look at island life.
• Join locals for a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle.

Gems of Sicily & Malta – 10 days, from Palermo

History meets flavour on this Mediterranean masterpiece, designed for discovery at every turn. With fewer travellers, guests enjoy unforgettable access – from cooking Sicilian street food in a chef’s kitchen to crossing the sea by catamaran to Malta.

• Stand beneath the mosaics of Monreale Cathedral.
• Take a hands-on Sicilian street food cooking class.
• Enjoy a rustic farm dinner in Catania with live music.
• Prepare your own farewell feast alongside a professional chef.

Soul of Portugal – 8 days, from Lisbon

Pour yourself into Portugal’s traditions on this boutique journey from Lisbon to Porto. With backstage passes to wineries, olive estates and even a sardine canning factory, this is Portugal up close and personal.

• Sip Lisbon’s signature ginjinha liqueur.
• Enjoy an exclusive “backstage” winery visit in Monsaraz.
• Sample olive oil and local specialties on an olive estate.
• Roll up your sleeves in Porto for a sardine canning workshop.

As well, both Globus and Cosmos are unveiling new signature-style Classic tours in Europe in 2026, offering travellers a mix of boutique experiences and big, iconic highlights:

Turkish Sampler (Globus) – Eight days of timeless treasures, including Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, the battlefields of Gallipoli, the ruins of Troy, the sprawling archaeological wonders of Ephesus and Pamukkale’s dazzling travertine terraces.

Scenic Slovenia & Croatia (Cosmos) – A value-packed eight-day adventure from Ljubljana to Dubrovnik featuring Plitvice National Park’s cascading lakes, UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace in Split, oysters in Ston and Dubrovnik’s fortress-walled Old Town.

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