Globus announced an all-new selection of Small Group Discovery Tours for 2026 earlier today, 18th September.
Designed from the ground up for intimacy, access and authentic encounters, these journeys are proving wildly popular.
Next year, Globus is also 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.
According to Globus' managing director in the Asia Pacific Chris Hall: “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. These are moments that simply can’t happen in a crowd. These are the experiences that move you, connect you and stay with you forever.”
New for 2026
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.
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.
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.
New signature trips
Both Globus and Cosmos are also unveiling new signature-style Classic tours in Europe in 2026, offering travellers both 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.
