Small Group Self-guided / Independent Tours & Trips

1,237 Small Group trips. Tours from 27 tour companies. 27,658 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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China Odyssey
By Goway Travel
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Why we love them
As a family-run business whose history stretches back 50 years, they combine expertise with a real commitment to personalized service.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Explore Beijing, Shanghai and Xian
  • Visit Tian'anmen Square, the largest public plaza in the world
  • Discover “Great wall of China”
11 days$225 / day
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Secrets of Sicily Walk
By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews

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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Turquoise seas, coral-lined grottoes and unspoilt sandy beaches
  • Exotic Mediterranean flora; orange groves, dwarf palms and olive trees
  • Medieval churches, ancient villages and pre-historic caves
8 days$341 / day

Generous cancellation

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Islands of Bermuda Walk
By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews

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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Discover secret turquoise bays, sea grottoes and pastel villages
  • See colourful flowers, birds and fish - look out for humpback whales!
  • Relax in a luxurious hotel with swimming pool, tennis court and panoramic ocean views
8 days$276 / day

Generous cancellation

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Classic Swiss Alps Walk
By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews

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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Have spectacular views of the region: Eiger, Jungfrau, Matterhorn, Monch
  • Hike along well-marked trails amongst stunning Alpine flowers
  • Relax in a friendly, family-run hotel with heated indoor pool, sauna and excellent cuisine
8 days$258 / day

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Walking the Camino de Santiago
By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews

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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Follow one of the most ancient pilgrimage routes in the world!
  • Stay in converted water mills, hilltop monasteries and stylish farmhouses
  • Soaring cathedrals, Roman bridges, country chapels and thatched Galician villages
11 days$315 / day

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Walks in the Italian Dolomites
By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews

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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Breathtaking natural landscapes
  • Excellent bird-spotting; stunning flowers; unrivalled Alpine views
  • Beautiful 4-star family-run hotel with spa, pool, sauna and steam room.
8 days$261 / day

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Uncle Porkchop

Apr 2017

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Outstanding experience! A few tips and thoughts on Barcelona to Rome.

As with all small group travel, your group and tour leader have a lot to do with whether or not you have an enjoyable tour. For this trip, we were lucky enough to h...

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Emma

Sep 2015

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Our tour leader, David Peris, was excellent

Our tour leader, David Peris, was excellent - he was incredibly helpful, fun and informative.

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Sara

Sep 2015

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Tour leader made the trip awesome

Tour leader made the trip awesome

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Jude

Sep 2015

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I had a fall in the Spanish

I had a fall in the Spanish Pyrenees and David Peris was extremely helpful - getting me down the mountain safely, taking me to the emergency department of a Spanish...

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Pam

Oct 2015

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The trip exceeded my expectations based on

The trip exceeded my expectations based on the tour notes. All aspects of the tour and travel were taken care of by Dani and he was friendly and helpful. The small t...

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Small Group Tour Selection Trips

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  • Opt for lightweight luggage to make traveling between destinations easier and more convenient.
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  • Stay connected with your tour group and guide to ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.

Finally, relax and enjoy every moment of your Italy small group tour, soaking in the beauty, culture, and history of this magnificent destination.


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