We've been running small group tours since 2010. We welcome solo travelers as well as accompanied travelers.
Small Groups (usually 10-16 Adults) of Active Travelers ● Top Hotels ● Ambitious Itineraries ● Expert Guides ● VIP No Waiting in Line Admission to Attractions ● Extraordinary Value ● 60%-75% of Our Travelers are Return Travelers ● Tours designed for senior, solo travelers, and accompanied travelers
Tentative Small Group Tour Schedule 2025 Subscribe to our mailing list to get first notice of new tour announcements.
- The Jewels of Northern Italy: Tour Florence, Venice, Padua, Verona and Vicenza. Starts in Venice on Friday, March 28. Ends in Padua on Sunday, April 16. Beat the crowds and still have great weather. See popular cities of Florence and Venice and uncover the real Italy. This tour is sold out. We will be offering it again in 2026.
- Paris and the Normandy Invasion Beaches with Mont Saint Michel and Giverny, the Home of Monet: Starts in Paris on September 27, 2025. Ends in Paris on October 2, 2025.
- Austria and Bavaria by Scenic Rail: Small group tour planned to start in Vienna on Friday, May 9, 2025 and end in Munich on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt and Innsbruck with Munich, Germany. This tour is sold out. Get on our waiting list for this small group tour.
- Norway and the Fjords by Scenic Rail: This tour is for ladies only. Tentatively planned to start in Oslo on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Ends in Bergen, on Friday, September 19, 2025. We only take 12-14 travelers on this fascinating small group tour to the best parts of Norway. Exciting scenic train rides, cruise the fjords, beautiful fjord-side lodge, hiking, biking, zip-lining, rib boats on the fjords. What a great trip and a great way to see Norway. For those who like to do it all! One room left for single or double occupancy.
- Peru, Machu Picchu and the Amazon Jungle: Visit ancient Cusco, two days in Machu Picchu, and the unforgetable and exciting Amazon Jungle at the famed Inkaterra Amazonic Lodge. No one runs a tour as luxurious as this! Tentatively scheduled start is in Cuzco on June 17, 2025. A new tour will be announced for September/October 2025.
- Dublin and the Gems of Ireland: Dublin, Belfast, Derry, Giants Causeway, Donegal, Wild Atlantic Way, Westport, Connemara, Galway, Sheep Herding, Cong, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, Killarney, Cobh, Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny, and surprises along the way. 14 days. Starts in Dublin on July 16, 2025. Ends in Dublin on July 29, 2025. This small group tour sells out in advance year after year.
- Croatia Small Ship Cruise September 2025: Starts in Split on September 11, 2025. Ends in Split on September 20, 2025. Cruise the crystal blue Adriatic sea. Visit Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Stari Grad, Trstenik. We have travelers signed up for this Croatia small ship cruise already, get on the list early for best cabin selection.
- Portugal with Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley: Tour begins in Lisbon on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Ends in Porto on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This tour is sold out. Thank you travelers!
- Highlights of Spain: Starts in Madrid on October 1, 2025. Ends in Granada on October 10, 2025 in Granada.
- Quebec: Autumn in the Heart of French Canada: Begins in Quebec City on October 19, 2025. Ends Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Quebec City.
- Iceland and the Northern Lights: Always a great trip. Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights, South Coast, Golden Circle. Waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, geysers and the unforgettable Friðheimar tomato soup experience. Starts October 13, 2025 in Reykjavik. Ends October 17, 2025 in Reykjavik.
- Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands by Scenic Rail: Starts in Inverness on Monday, September 22. Ends in Edinburgh on Thursday, October 2. One of our most popular tours returns in 2025. This tour sold out quickly - get on our waiting list.
- Christmas Markets of Montreal and Quebec City: The 2024 tours sold out almost a year in advance. Some places on the 2025 Montreal and Quebec City Christmas Market tours have been reserved already.
- Tour 1 Starts in Quebec City on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Ends in Montreal on Sunday, November 29, in Montreal. Please note November 27 is Thanksgiving Day.
- Tour 2 Starts in Quebec City on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Ends in Montreal on Sunday, December 7, 2025. This tour is SOLD OUT.
- Tour 3 Starts in Quebec City on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Ends in Montreal on Sunday December 14, 2025. This tour is SOLD OUT.
- Tour 4 Starts in Quebec City on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Ends in Quebec City on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Note that this is a 4-day tour of Quebec City only.
Small Group Tours Planned for 2026 Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get first notice of these tours. Some of these tours sell out immediately. We are taking FULLY REFUNDABLE deposits for these tours. We expect firm dates to be released late 2024.
- Florence, Tuscany, and Northern Italy
- Austria and Bavaria by Scenic Rail
- Norway and the Fjords by Scenic Rail and Ferry
- Iceland and the Northern Lights
- Dublin and the Gems of Ireland
- Small Ship Croatia Cruise
- Peru, Machu Picchu and the Amazon
- Paris and the Normandy Invasion Beaches with Mont St Michel and Giverny, the Home and Gardens of Monet
- Christmas Markets of Montreal and Quebec City
- Christmas Markets of Austria and Bavaria
Who goes on our tours? There are seniors, couples, women traveling together, and solo female travelers. Travelers are adults from the United States and Canada. We are especially proud of our women's traveling community. Solo female travelers always feel comfortable and welcome on our tours. In fact, many of our women travelers have made long-time friendships and continue to tour with us, with other companies, or independently. We have the perfect trips for solo female travelers or women traveling together. See why our travelers say we are one of the best tour companies there is.