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If you're not wanting to rough it when you head off to discover the world, our collection of 1,568 premium tours include rail journeys, small groups, independent tours, short breaks and scenic coach tours, covering every continent. Don’t scrimp on your trip of a lifetime - enjoy exclusive trip inclusions, unique local experiences, skipping the queues and quality 4 star accommodation along the way.

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9 Days Munich to Zurich

Operator: Insight Vacations

From 3,315pp
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11 Days Lisbon to Lisbon

Operator: Globus

From 2,619pp
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13 Days Tokyo to Kyoto

Operator: Collette

From 4,799pp
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8 Days Athens to Athens

Operator: Trafalgar

From 2,065pp
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Featured Operators Featured Operators

G Adventures
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the more communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.

On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
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Budget:Affordable & Premium & Luxury
Accommodation:Mixed
Journey Beyond
There are very few global journeys considered national treasures but Journey Beyond'd Rail Expeditions are, without question, iconic Australian experiences. more From the moment you step aboard these legendary trains, you can feel it – a spirit of adventure and a sense of something very special about to unfold. Traversing the full length and breadth of the world’s largest island by rail captures the rich tapestry of this land, and we take you there in unparalleled style.
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Budget:Premium
Accommodation:Boutique
Emerald Tours
Emerald Tours have more than 45 years' experience creating unforgettable journeys for our guests. Our custom-designed tours have set the benchmark in unforgettable more land journeys. Enjoy scenically or conveniently-located accommodation to take advantage of the destination, and comfortable transport, complemented by inclusive sightseeing and the services of a dedicated Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides.
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Budget:Premium
Accommodation:4 Star

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Experiences and highlights you can enjoy on a 4 Star guided holiday
Cruise Prince William Sound Cruise Prince William Sound
Witness glaciers meeting the sea as you cruise the icy waters of Prince William Sound, spotting seals, sea lions, otters, whales and puffins.
New Zealand’s Geothermal Wonderland New Zealand’s Geothermal Wonderland
Wonder at Rotorua’s boiling mud pools and lively geysers before you enjoy a Maori concert and feast on the smoky flavours of a traditional hangi.
New York from the Top of the Rock New York from the Top of the Rock
From of the Hudson to Central Park, the Empire State to the Chrysler, enjoy magnificent views of Manhattan from the top of the Rockefeller Centre.
The Highlights of X'ian The Highlights of X'ian
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the local delicacies found in the narrow street of the Muslim Market, a Shadow Puppet show and the historic Silk Road – these attractions await on a tour of X’ian.
Relax in Tuscany’s Montecatini Terme Relax in Tuscany’s Montecatini Terme
Explore the beauty of Tuscany from this historic spa town when you stay in a traditional family run 4 star hotel. Discover the town’s modern and historic architecture style and soak in the beautiful, healing spa pools.

Recent Reviews

What our clients are saying about their experiences travelling the world on a 4 Star tour
Grand Pacific Luxury Small Group 9 Day North Island May 2026 Ultimate North Island , VIC, Australia, May 2026
This was my second trip with Grand Pacific, previously toured South Island May 2024, again luxury small group tour. Top quality company, luxury coaches and good itineraries. Great for singles and couples alike. Seat rotation is fabulous. I would've liked to have had time to enjoy a hot pool spa experience in Rotorua (although the hotel did have read more a small one) and a little more time in Wellington. But that means I can do another trip either alone or find a tour to do the things I want to do. No crowds, no rushing, great hotels/accommodation. Personal insight during the trip with a great coach captain. Highly recommend. Weather was great - a little rain on arrival in Bay of Islands and Napier.
Ultimate North Island. 12-20th May Ultimate North Island , VIC, Australia, May 2026
In reviewing this trip, all I can say, is that all the arrangements that were made beforehand, the itinerary, places to visit , excursions, the accommodation, the number of people in the group, were all first class, including the coach captain. Everything went like clockwork, as smooth as anything. All our needs, information, everything we needed, was read more given with the least amount of fuss. I could not recommend the trip highly enough. As for Georgina's handling of my booking, that was mostly done by Hannah, but I am sure Georgina would have handled my booking in the same professional way as Hannah did . Thanks again for a wonderful trip, an experience I will never forget.
Worry free tour through South Island, New Zealand Signature South Island , VIC, Australia, May 2026
Hannah from Global Journeys once again helped us with fantastic suggestions and ease of booking our Grand Pacific Tour. Everything was taken care of, we never had to lift a case or worry about any part of the tour. We had great accommodation, excellent meals and saw all the highlights of the South Island. Vicki our Tour Captain was amazing, nothing read more was too much trouble and Craig our coach driver was funny, very informative about places we visited and most importantly an excellent driver. Would highly recommend Global Journeys and Grand Pacific Tours.
Ultimate Grand Pac Experience Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach , NSW, Australia, May 2026
My wife and I have just returned to Australia after spending 19 nights on the Ultimate Rail, Cruise & Coach tour of New Zealand's North & South Islands (May 5th - 23rd) under the care and guidance of our excellent Coach Captain, Craig Cassidy. From the time of booking our trip to arriving back home, the experience & journey was absolutely fantastic. read more Our travel agent, Hannah Perry (Global Journeys) was attentive, prompt and helpful with our questions & preparations for the trip. From the point of arrival in Auckland, we felt privileged & valued and Craig very quickly made us feel at ease with the processes and logistics of small coach touring.

Whilst New Zealand in itself was spectacular, diverse and breathtaking, the curated activities & excursions combined with the wide range of optional extras, which dovetailed seamlessly into the tour, made the whole journey even more memorable and enjoyable. Accommodation standards and food quality were uniformly excellent and the extra level of care & attention we received, e.g. bags taken to and from our rooms, early or priority entries into attractions and the high level of relevant & interesting information from Craig meant that the tour was totally stress & hassle free.

Our small group of 20 bonded beautifully over the holiday allowing us to spend quality time together but also for individuals & couples to explore independently. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Grand Pac involved in compiling this excellent tour, but with a special mention for Craig, in recognition not only of all the hard work we saw him do but the mountain of work he did behind the scenes - his professionalism, patience & humour were deeply appreciated. We will have no hesitation in recommending Grand Pacific to our friends & family. This trip will live in our memories for a very long time.
America's Historic East Tour By Bus America's Historic East , United Kingdom, May 2026
The trip was organised excellently, starting in Washington DC, visiting Mount Vernon, then Williamsburg, Richmond , Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the battlefield at Gettysburg, Valley Forge National Park and ending in Philadelphia. The tour guide, Patrick Neilson, was excellent. He was inclusive with all passengers, thoughtful read more and caring, a mine of information and both pleasant and amusing at all times. The bus was in perfect condition and Michael, the driver, was highly skilled in his job, coupled with a pleasing, polite and friendly manner. The accommodation at each stop was first class, with very good service. We have learnt a lot of American history on this trip, particularly the Revolution and colonial times, but also about the historic Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg. The trip was excellent and is highly recommended by us.
Bus tour of the South Island of New Zealand   Signature Best of the South Island , QLD, Australia, Apr 2026
The south island of New Zealand is just beautiful. We travelled over 2,500 km in 14 days, so we did see a lot of it. We really enjoyed seeing the small towns where we stopped for breaks along the way. The free time we had, to do our own thing, was great.

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