Curated travel packages, updated regularly.

Egypt

Nine days that cover the Egypt most people picture — the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza — and then the part that makes the trip: a four-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan on a deluxe cabin, with Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo and a felucca sail at Aswan. Flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo are included, and so are 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 dinners.

• 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Historic Cairo, The Pyramid Fields of Giza
• Cruise on a felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan at Aswan

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Greece

Eight days on the Greek mainland with the logistics already decided: Athens and the Acropolis, the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and the clifftop monasteries of Meteora, with a Tour Director handling the hotels, the coach and the guided entries. It is a classic escorted tour — earlier mornings, a fair amount of walking on ancient stone, evenings mostly free — priced per person, land-only, round-trip from Athens.

• Six UNESCO World Heritage sites in eight days: the Acropolis, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
• Globus "Local Favorites" built in: a tzatziki cooking demonstration in Olympia and a sirtaki dance lesson with ouzo in Delphi

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

South Africa

Twelve days from Cape Town to Johannesburg that cover the three South Africa trips most people try to choose between: Cape Town and the peninsula (Table Mountain by fast-track cable car, Cape Point, the penguins at Boulders, a Bo-Kaap walk with lunch), three nights at a private game reserve on the edge of Kruger with six game drives and nightly sundowners, Johannesburg with a Soweto walk and the Mandela House, and two nights at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe with a sunset Zambezi cruise and a guided walk at the falls. All internal flights included, plus 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners.

• 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites, Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls
• Sightseeing in Johannesburg includes a walk with a Local Guide through Soweto, a visit to the Mandela House, and the Constitution Hill Museum

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Egypt

Ten days from Cairo to Cairo: three nights in Cairo for Giza, Sakkara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, then a flight to Luxor for a four-night Nile cruise on the MS Farah — Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut's temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Philae — and a final night back in Cairo with a felucca sail and the Khan al-Khalili bazaar. An Egyptologist guides the sightseeing; 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners are included.

• Four-night Nile cruise on the MS Farah between Luxor and Aswan, with the Valley of the Kings included
• Egyptologist-guided sightseeing in Cairo, Giza, Sakkara, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan

Verified against Avalon 15 Sept 2026

Portugal

Seven days from Porto to Lisbon: a guided walk in Porto with a glass of port, a Douro river cruise, the canal town of Aveiro, Coimbra with a choice of a university walking tour or a Bairrada wine tasting, guided sightseeing in Lisbon, and a full day on the Portuguese Riviera — the palace and library at Mafra, Sintra and Cascais. Four UNESCO-listed sites, 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners.

• 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Belem Tower in Lisbon, Historic Centre of Porto, Royal Building of Mafra, University of Coimbra
• Globus Choice excursions in Coimbra − included in your tour with your choice of a guided walking tour of the historical district, focusing on the UNESCO-listed University or a visit to a wine cellar followed by a wine tasting experience in the Bairrada wine region

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Turkey

Eight days round-trip from Istanbul: the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace with a Turkish coffee at a historic roaster and the Grand Bazaar; then the Gallipoli battlefields, Troy, the Asklepion at Pergamon, Izmir, a guided walk through Ephesus, the travertine terraces and ancient Hierapolis at Pamukkale, and Bursa's Great Mosque. Five UNESCO-listed sites, 7 breakfasts and 5 dinners.

• 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Archaeological Site of Troy, Ephesus, Hierapolis-Pamukkale, Historic Areas of Istanbul, Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape
• Visit to the Great Ottoman Mosque (Ulu Camii) of Bursa, plus the Historical Covered Bazaar, and the Silk Market with Kestane Sekeri tasting

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Thailand

A four-day Bangkok stay with the hard parts handled: a Superior First-Class hotel near Sukhumvit, a private guided day that takes in the canals by long-tail boat, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Reclining Buddha, and a free day for the floating market, Ayutthaya or Jim Thompson's house. Three breakfasts and one lunch included. No Tour Director — this is a Globus Independent package.

• Guided tour of the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha
• Long-tail boat ride through the klongs (canals) of Bangkok

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Japan

Eleven days from Tokyo to Kyoto that mix the famous and the quietly memorable: Meiji Shrine and a calligraphy lesson and tea ceremony in Tokyo, the bullet train toward Mount Fuji with a Lake Ashi cruise, Matsumoto Castle and a wasabi farm, Takayama's morning market and a sake tasting, the thatched village of Shirakawa, Kenroku-en garden and a gold-leaf workshop in Kanazawa, then Kyoto — the Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu, a cooking class and kimono try-on — and Nara's great Buddha. Five UNESCO-listed sites, 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners.

• 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Kasuga Shrine, Mount Fuji, Shirakawa (Gassho-Zukuri houses), Temple of the Gold Pavilion, Todaiji Temple
• Guided city sightseeing in Kyoto including Kinkakuji, Sanjusangendo Temple, and Fushimi Inari Shrine

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

France

Four days in Paris at the Superior First-Class Le Méridien Paris Arc de Triomphe, with a Seine river cruise ticket you can use any day, a Local Host at the hotel, three breakfasts, and two free days for the Louvre, Versailles, Giverny or Disneyland Paris as optional excursions. Independent package: no Tour Director.

• 1 UNESCO World Heritage site on the route: Paris Banks of the Seine
• Seine river cruise — an open ticket usable any day of your stay

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

France

Seven nights round-trip from Bordeaux on the Garonne and Dordogne aboard the Avalon Artistry II: Pauillac and the Médoc by e-bike or château visit, the Citadel of Blaye, Bourg, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux itself and a day at Arcachon Bay for oysters. Wine tastings most days, an onboard sommelier session, a pastry demonstration, a choice of Classic, Active or Discovery excursion each day, and all meals on board with wine and beer at lunch and dinner. Flights, transfers and hotel nights are extra.

• Sails on the Avalon Artistry II — 52 Panorama Suites and 12 staterooms, every cabin exterior-facing
• All meals on board with wine and beer at lunch and dinner, one included excursion a day, bikes and Wi-Fi

Verified against Avalon 15 Sept 2026

Austria

Seven nights on the Danube from Nuremberg to Budapest aboard the Avalon Tranquility II, a Suite Ship where most cabins are Panorama Suites with a wall-to-wall open-air balcony. Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk Abbey and the Wachau Valley, Vienna and Budapest, with a choice of Classic, Active or Discovery excursion each day, an Adventure Host, all meals on board with wine and beer at lunch and dinner, and nightly happy hour. Flights, transfers and pre- or post-cruise hotel nights are extra.

• Sails on the Avalon Tranquility II — 52 Panorama Suites and 12 staterooms, every cabin exterior-facing
• All meals on board with wine and beer at lunch and dinner, one included excursion a day, bikes and Wi-Fi

Verified against Avalon 15 Sept 2026

United Kingdom

Seven days based in one London hotel — the Superior First-Class Park Plaza Westminster Bridge — with a welcome dinner and a private narrated Thames cruise on Day 1, guided sightseeing with St. Paul's on Day 2, a day trip to Shakespeare's Stratford, the Cotswolds and Oxford, a second day trip to Stonehenge and Salisbury, and two free days for Windsor, the Tower or the museums. Six breakfasts and one dinner included.

• 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Stonehenge, Westminster Palace (Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church) See Only
• Visit to Shakespeare’s School room and The Guildhall in Stratford-upon-Avon

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Portugal

Seven nights round-trip from Porto on the Douro aboard the Avalon Alegria, Avalon's newest Suite Ship: Porto and a full-day option to Braga and Guimarães, Régua and Lamego, Pinhão, Pocinho with a kayak or vineyard choice, a day into Spain at Salamanca or the border villages, Casa de Mateus, and back to Porto for the port wine cellars. A choice of Classic, Active or Discovery excursion each day, Fado and flamenco evenings on board, all meals with wine and beer at lunch and dinner. Flights, transfers and hotel nights are extra.

• Sails on the Avalon Alegria — 37 Panorama Suites and 14 staterooms, every cabin exterior-facing
• All meals on board with wine and beer at lunch and dinner, one included excursion a day, bikes and Wi-Fi

Verified against Avalon 15 Sept 2026

Tanzania

A nine-day Tanzania safari in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle limited to six guests: Tarangire (three game drives and a bush breakfast), Lake Manyara with sundowners, a school visit and lunch at Gibb's Farm near Karatu, a full-day drive on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater with a bush lunch and Maasai dancing, then four game drives in the Serengeti with a farewell dinner in the bush. Hand-picked lodges and tented camps, all internal flights, an Arusha day room for late departures, and 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners.

• 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park
• A full day game drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an exclusive bush lunch inside the crater and a traditional Maasai dance performance

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Spain

Nine days from Madrid to Barcelona through Andalusia and the coast: the Prado, Córdoba's Mosque of the Caliphs, Seville's Plaza de España with a choice of walking tours, the Alhambra and Generalife in Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona with the Sagrada Família. Four UNESCO-listed sites, Local Guides in every city, 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners.

• 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Alhambra and Generalife Granada, Historic Centre of Cordoba, La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia, Works of Antoni Gaudi: Sagrada Familia
• Globus Choice excursions in Seville − included in your tour with your choice of a walking tour in historic Seville including a visit to Casa de Pilatos or guided walk in the Prado de San Sebastián and Parque de Maria Luisa parks

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Kenya

A nine-day Kenya safari in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle limited to six guests: three game drives in Shaba, three in Ol Pejeta with a visit to the Sweetwaters chimpanzee sanctuary and a bush barbecue, a bush breakfast in Lake Nakuru, and four game drives in the Maasai Mara with a farewell dinner in the bush and Maasai dancing. Lodges and tented camps hand-picked by Globus, all internal flights and a Nairobi day room for late departures, and 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included.

• 1 UNESCO World Heritage site on the route: Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley
• 4 game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve with a farewell dinner in the bush with traditional Maasai dance performance

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Italy

Four days in Rome at the Superior First-Class Starhotels Metropole, with a guided walking tour to the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, three breakfasts, a Local Host at the hotel and two free days — optional Vatican, cooking class and eBike tours available. Independent package: no Tour Director.

• 1 UNESCO World Heritage site on the route: Historic Centre of Rome
• Guided walking tour to the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona (Day 2)

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Morocco

Ten days on Morocco's Atlantic and Mediterranean side, round-trip from Casablanca: the Hassan II Mosque, Rabat, the fishing village of Asilah and the Caves of Hercules, Tangier, the white medina of Tétouan, the blue streets of Chefchaouen, then Fez and Meknes. Four UNESCO-listed medinas, guided sightseeing in every city, 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners, and one night at a beach resort in M'Diq.

• 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Historic City of Meknes, Medina of Fez, Medina of Tetouan (formerly known as Titawin), Rabat (Modern Capital and Historic City)
• Guided city sightseeing in Tangier includes an orientation drive plus visits to the American Legation Museum and the Grand Socco

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Vietnam

Fourteen days across Vietnam and into Cambodia with the connections already made: Hanoi's Old Quarter by cyclo, an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and Hue, Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels, then the temples of Angkor from Siem Reap. It is a Small-Group Discovery (about 20 guests), moves by coach, boat and three internal flights, and includes 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners — many of them the experiences themselves: a cooking class in Hoi An, dinner at a nonprofit restaurant in Hanoi, a Khmer dinner in Siem Reap.

• 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Bayon Temple, Ha Long Bay and more
• Guided sightseeing in Hanoi with visit to Hoa Lo Prison and a cyclo ride in the Old Quarter

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Ireland

Seven days round-trip from Dublin through the Ireland most people picture: the Irish National Stud, the Rock of Cashel, the Cliffs of Moher, a working farm with scone-baking and sheepdogs, the Shannon ferry, the Ring of Kerry, Blarney, a choice of Waterford Crystal or a Waterford walk, and Kilkenny. Six breakfasts and three dinners, an Irish coffee in a local bar, and a Tour Director from the 3 pm meet-up on Day 1.

• Globus Choice excursions in Waterford − included in your tour with your choice of a visit to the House of Waterford Crystal or a guided walking tour of Waterford
• Rathbaun Farm visit with scone baking, coffee and sheep herding demonstration

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Peru

Four days from Cusco that get you to Machu Picchu properly: a private guided day in the Sacred Valley (Pisaq market, Ollantaytambo) with a night in the valley, the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes and a guided visit to Machu Picchu, then a free day in Cusco. Three breakfasts and two lunches included; a Local Host in Cusco. Independent package: no Tour Director. Maximum elevation 12,200 ft.

• 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: City of Cusco, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
• Private guided sightseeing in the Sacred Valley, including a visit to Pisaq market and Ollantaytambo Incan ruins

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Switzerland

Nine days round-trip from Zürich that thread the Alps: Vaduz and St. Moritz, Lake Como and Lugano, Stresa on Lake Maggiore, the Simplon Pass and the mountain train into car-free Zermatt (with a free day there), Lake Geneva, Bern's old town, lunch at a working Swiss farm, Lucerne and the railway to the top of Mount Pilatus. Eight breakfasts, a lunch and five dinners, and a transfer to Zürich airport on the last morning.

• 1 UNESCO World Heritage site on the route: Old City of Bern
• Walking tour in Lucerne includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Costa Rica

Seven days in Costa Rica's two headline regions — Arenal's volcano and hot springs, then the Monteverde cloud forest — with shared transfers between them, an arrival transfer from San José airport, a hot-springs visit with dinner, a boat crossing of Lake Arenal and a guided night walk in the Monteverde reserve. Free days in both places for hanging bridges, rafting or the Santa Elena reserve. Six breakfasts and one dinner. Independent package: no Tour Director; a Local Guide in San José.

• Guided nighttime nature walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
• Scenic boat ride across Arenal Lake en route to Monteverde

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Italy

Nine days through the Italy most tours skip: Naples, the cave-houses of Matera, Primitivo wine country, Baroque Lecce, white-hilltop Ostuni, the trulli of Alberobello, the Castellana caves and Bari's old town. Three UNESCO sites, walking tours with Local Guides in every town, a wine tasting, an olive-oil tasting and a cooking demonstration, and 8 breakfasts, a lunch and 3 dinners. The tour ends in the Alberobello area; the nearest airport is Bari.

• 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Historic Centre of Naples, The Sassi of Matera, The Trulli of Alberobello
• Globus Choice excursions in Naples − included in your tour with your choice of a guided walk through the vibrant Spanish Quarter plus a complementary sfogliatella pastry, or a guided walk to see highlights of Naples including a visit to the Santa Chiara Monastery

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

United Kingdom

Four days in London at the First-Class Millennium Gloucester in South Kensington, with a guided morning drive past Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace and a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, then two days to spend as you like. Three breakfasts included, Globus Hosts at the hotel on arrival, optional excursions to the Tower, Windsor and Stonehenge available. Independent package: no Tour Director.

• Guided morning sightseeing drive past London's landmarks with a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral (Day 2)
• 3 nights in the listed hotel, 3 breakfasts

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Croatia

Eleven days from Zagreb to Dubrovnik that take in Slovenia on the way: Zagreb, Ljubljana, the underground train through the Postojna caves, the Riviera town of Opatija (with a free day), a guided walk through Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Trogir, Split's Diocletian's Palace and Dubrovnik with a choice of the city walls or the cable car. Four UNESCO-listed sites, Local Guides in every city, 10 breakfasts and 6 dinners.

• 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the route: Historic City of Trogir, Historic Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian, Old city of Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Globus Choice excursions in Dubrovnik − included in your tour with your choice of a self-guided visit on the city walls or a ride up Mount Srd on the Dubrovnik Cable car

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Iceland

Six days out of Reykjavik built around the south coast's big set pieces — Thingvellir's rift valley, Geysir, Gullfoss, the black-sand coast at Vík, the waterfalls at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss and the glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón — with a Northern Lights excursion and a geothermal power station visit folded in. Five breakfasts and five dinners are included, which matters in a country where dinner is expensive.

• 1 UNESCO World Heritage site on the route: Thingvellir National Park
• Visit to the hot springs of Geysir for a taste of local specialties cooked with the heat from the hot springs

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

France

Five days from Paris into Normandy with the D-Day story told in order: the Memorial Museum for Peace in Caen, Arromanches and the remains of the Mulberry harbour, Longues-sur-Mer, Utah Beach and its museum, the Airborne Museum at Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, the Canadian Cemetery and Juno Beach, and Pegasus Bridge. Two nights in Caen, a night in Paris each end, 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners.

• Visit to the Memorial Pegasus Museum, Ranville (departures June 4-September 17) and see Pegasus bridge
• Visit to the Juno Beach exhibition, the bunker, and the Canadian Memorial

Verified against Globus 15 Sept 2026

Dominican Republic

Hard Rock's all-inclusives — Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Cancún, Riviera Maya, Vallarta and Los Cabos in Mexico — are the music-themed, high-energy choice: big pools, a casino at several properties, nightly entertainment, and kids' and teen spaces alongside adult-only pools and a large spa. Punta Cana is the flagship and the group and wedding favorite.

• Music-themed resorts with nightly entertainment and pool parties
• Punta Cana flagship plus Cancún, Riviera Maya, Vallarta and Los Cabos

Mexico

Palace Resorts runs large luxury all-inclusives in Cancún (the Moon Palace complex), the Riviera Maya (Beach, Sun and Playacar Palace), Cozumel, Jamaica and Punta Cana, with Le Blanc Spa Resorts as its adults-only luxury tier. Resort credits to spend on tours, spa and golf are the signature, and the wedding and group departments are among the strongest in Mexico.

• Moon Palace Cancún is one of the largest all-inclusive complexes in Mexico — water park, FlowRider, dozens of restaurants
• Resort credits on many stays, spendable on spa, golf and excursions

Mexico

RIU is the value all-inclusive with a very wide footprint — Cancún, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos and Vallarta in Mexico, Punta Cana, Jamaica, Aruba and more in the Caribbean — known for large beachfront resorts, swim-up bars, splash parks at the family properties and a price that lets a big group come along. Adults-only RIU Palace and Riu Adults Only properties sit beside family resorts at several destinations.

• The value tier of all-inclusive: big beachfront resorts at prices that let large groups say yes
• Cancún, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, Vallarta, Punta Cana, Jamaica, Aruba and other Caribbean islands

Caribbean/Mexico

Hyatt's Inclusive Collection is the widest all-inclusive footprint we sell — Secrets (adults-only romance), Dreams (families), Breathless (adults-only party), Hyatt Ziva (family) and Hyatt Zilara (adults-only), across Mexico, Punta Cana, Jamaica and the wider Caribbean — with World of Hyatt points on the Ziva and Zilara resorts and a wedding and group department at every property.

• Five brands under one roof: Secrets, Dreams, Breathless, Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara
• Adults-only and family resorts often side by side, so a mixed guest list can split and still meet

European Rivers

A small-ship river cruise built around wine: tastings, a chef's table and guided bike tours, with beer, wine and meals included on board and at least one shore excursion in every port. Ships carry about 150 guests and nearly every stateroom has a window or balcony — you wake up in a new town most mornings.

• Port visits every day — wake up in a new town most mornings
• Beer, wine, and meals included with no upcharge

Mediterranean

Ten days in the Mediterranean on a 930-guest Viking ocean ship — small enough for the smaller ports, large enough for a full spa and theater. Every stateroom has a private veranda, one shore excursion is included in every port, and beer, wine, Wi-Fi and the Nordic Spa are included. Strictly 18-plus, no casino, with longer port stays and frequent overnights.

• Viking ocean ships carry 930 guests — small enough for smaller ports, large enough for a full spa and theater
• One shore excursion included in every port, chosen from a curated list

Caribbean

Seven nights in the Caribbean on Disney Cruise Line: original Disney productions, character meet-and-greets and fireworks at sea, rotational dining across three themed restaurants with the same serving team each night, and supervised kids' and teen clubs from age 3 up. Many Florida departures call at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay, and adults get their own pools, lounges and restaurants.

• Original Disney productions, character experiences and fireworks at sea
• Two private Bahamian destinations — Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point — feature on many Florida-departure itineraries

Jamaica

Sandals is the couples-only luxury all-inclusive with the most included in the base price of any brand we sell — unlimited dining, premium spirits, scuba, water sports, tips — across eight Caribbean islands: Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, the Bahamas, Grenada, Barbados, Curaçao and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Beaches is its family sister, with water parks, kids' camps and included scuba at two resorts, Negril and Turks & Caicos. Both run wedding and group programs.

• Couples only (Sandals) or families (Beaches) — two brands, one standard
• More included in the base price than any other all-inclusive: dining, premium drinks, scuba, water sports, gratuities

Western Caribbean

Royal Caribbean's Western Caribbean week is built for groups where nobody wants the same thing: rock-climbing walls on every ship, FlowRider surf simulators and zip lines on many, full-length Broadway productions, and Adventure Ocean programming from six months to 17 with teen-only spaces. Many sailings stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay — we check whether your dates include it.

• Thrills built into the ship: a rock-climbing wall on every vessel, FlowRider surf simulators on many, zip lines and ice rinks on the largest classes
• Full-length Broadway productions licensed for the fleet, not cut-down revues

Eastern Caribbean

Carnival's casual, no-formal-night Caribbean week is the easiest first cruise for a big group: the lowest deposits in mainstream cruising, kids' programs split by age from 2 to 17, WaterWorks aqua parks and ropes courses on most ships, and included casual dining like Guy's Burger Joint alongside the main dining room.

• The lowest deposits in mainstream cruising — the easiest way to get a large group committed
• WaterWorks aqua parks, ropes courses and the Punchliner Comedy Club on most ships

Italy

Collette has run guided tours since 1918 and covers all seven continents, with Italy among its deepest programs. Tours come with a tour manager throughout, hotels and coach travel arranged, entrance fees to listed sites, local guides at the major stops and — on many U.S. departures — sedan service between your home and the airport, which for a Parkland traveler removes the most annoying part of the day.

• Guided tours since 1918, across all seven continents
• Tour manager throughout; hotels, coach travel and entrance fees arranged

Alaska

Seven nights on the Inside Passage with a long-standing Alaska leader, with Glacier Bay or College Fjord on select itineraries and park rangers and naturalists aboard on glacier days. MedallionClass lets you order food anywhere on board and find your group without a phone call, and Cruisetours can extend the trip inland by rail to Denali and Princess's own lodges.

• A long-standing Alaska leader — Inside Passage sailings, with Glacier Bay or College Fjord on select itineraries
• Princess Cruisetours extend the sailing inland by rail to Denali and the company's own Alaska lodges

Bahamas

Norwegian's Freestyle approach means no assigned dining times, no assigned tables and no formal nights across 20-plus venues on its newest ships. Most Bahamas weeks call at Great Stirrup Cay, the line's private island; Splash Academy and Entourage run supervised programs for ages 3–17, and studio cabins make it one of the few mainstream ships that works for solo friends in a mixed group.

• Freestyle cruising: no assigned dining times, no assigned tables, no formal nights
• Prima-class ships carry 20-plus dining venues; open dining has been the line's signature since 2000

Ireland

CIE Tours is the Ireland and Britain specialist among escorted operators, with tours across Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, plus Iceland, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Its Inclusive Advantage means every experience on the itinerary and most meals are in the price — castle stays, pub evenings, guided sightseeing with a tour director throughout — so an Ireland week arrives with few surprises on the bill.

• Ireland specialist: coach tours, castle stays and heritage stops across the whole island
• Inclusive Advantage — every itinerary experience and most meals included in one price

Europe

Tauck is the top of escorted touring: five-star hotels, small groups (its Small Group journeys average 24 guests, and Even Smaller Group journeys about 15), all gratuities included, most meals, and access — private after-hours visits and events you cannot book on your own. A Tauck tour director runs everything. It is priced accordingly, and the price includes almost everything, which is the point.

• Five-star hotels and a tour director who handles everything
• Small Group journeys average 24 guests; Even Smaller Group journeys about 15

Costa Rica

Gate 1 Travel is the value end of escorted touring: the same structure — tour manager, hotels, coach, guided excursions, airport transfers on arrival and departure — at a lower price than the premium brands, across Costa Rica, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Its Discovery Tours run smaller groups; its independent packages bundle hotels and transfers for people who do not want a group at all.

• The value tier of escorted touring — same structure, lower price
• Costa Rica, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa