Experience a world beyond your expectations. Choose from our award-winning vacations on virtually every continent with local favorites and off-the-beaten-path experiences only Globus can share.
We know why you travel. You’d rather have an extra day exploring than a fancy chocolate on your pillow at night. Enjoy hand-selected inclusions and world-class experiences for value-minded travel lovers like you.
Raise your sights and set your sails for the rivers of Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa on an Avalon Waterways cruise. Elevate your cruise experience with fewer passengers, more choices, and endless possibilities.
Undiscovered Tours
Less Traveled. Equally Loved.
While the iconic landmarks of the world may inspire us to pack our bags, it's often the quieter places that call us back—the small towns, scenic coastlines, and local communities that reveal a destination's everyday character. Imagine experiencing famous highlights alongside lesser-known places you might never find on your own. Join us to venture beyond the beaten path, enjoy authentic local experiences, and discover destinations that go beyond the guidebooks.
Been there? Done that?
If you've already experienced the highlights of Europe and North America—or simply want to explore beyond the usual tourist routes—Cosmos Undiscovered Tours introduce you to the local culture, regional traditions, historic towns, scenic landscapes, and regional cuisine that make each destination unique. Along the way, expert Tour Directors and Local Guides share local history, cultural insights, and stories that bring each destination to life. After nearly a century of helping travelers explore the world, we're proud to reveal a different side of familiar destinations through a Cosmos Undiscovered Tour.
Beyond the Guidebooks.
See why locals frequent favorite spots in the lesser-trod lanes and linger over the libations that keep them coming back over the years.
Taste for yourself how family tradition lives on in the bakeries, sweet shops, vineyards, and cafes you won’t find on typical travelogues.
Hear the sounds of regional music and join in the dance discovered by our seasoned guides.
Smell the irresistible aromas of fresh-baked bread, melting chocolate, fresh-brewed coffees, or other tempting traditions of local eateries.
Feel the history come to life in the treasured haunts unknown to but a few who are lucky enough to find the hideaways and hidden gems.
North America
Between North America's celebrated national parks, emerging cities, and charming historic towns, there's always something new to discover close to home. From Yellowstone National Park to the Yukon, Cosmos Undiscovered Tours take you beyond familiar routes to explore scenic landscapes, local communities, and memorable destinations across the continent. From California's towering redwood forests to the Gulf Coast, discover a different side of North America—one remarkable destination at a time.
Europe
Discover the lesser-known legends and roads less traveled to experience Europe’s off-the-beaten-path treasures and timeless traditions on a value-minded Cosmos Undiscovered Tour in Europe. Rediscover your love for Italy with local legends not found in any guidebook. Get closer to the dolce discoveries of Italia—with more included features and unique surprises— plus plenty of free time to explore like a local from Sicily to Tuscany and much more!