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Small group tours have some distinct advantages over larger tours: they can generally move more quickly from one place to the next, eat in more intimate dining spaces, stay in smaller hotels or inns, and travel in smaller vehicles, among other perks.

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Receiving an invitation to watch a local Vietnamese woman prepare pho in her kitchen

Quickly and easily accessing museums and historical sites in Italy and Greece

Staying ‘under the radar’ while exploring the medinas of Morocco

Connecting on a more personal level with your fellow small group travel companions

Learn the secrets of Scotch whisky on a visit with the owner of a local distillery in Scotland

Getting an intimate, private tour of a local artist’s studio in Cuba

Glide across Ha Long Bay in Vietnam on an exclusive sunset cruise

Unearth the ancient mystique of Petra and take a four-wheel-drive tour of Jordan’s Wadi Rum desert

Experiencing a water puppet performance at the Thang Long puppet theatre in Hanoi

Using local transportation options, such as tuk-tuk in Thailand

Cruise the canals of Venice with a private gondolier before a cocktail with your small group of new friends at a bacari (wine bar).

Discover Croatia with a local Dubrovnik tour guide, who will show you the best sights, from Strossmayer’s Garden to the Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments.

Stroll around the Jordaan neighborhood in Amsterdam, a local favorite for its tiny boutiques, alfresco dining and cafes

Marvel at the mighty Victoria Falls in Botswana on a privately guided visit.

Be among the first guests of the day to see the Book of Kells on a tour of Dublin’s Old Library at Trinity College.

Toast your new friendships as your small group tour enjoys a Shabushabu dinner in Kyoto with geiko entertainment.

Join like-minded travelers as your small group walks along the less-often-seen Mutianyu section of China’s Great Wall.

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Things to do in Small Group - Expert’s guide

1. Cycling for Dessert in Amsterdam

Hop on a bike in Amsterdam as part of your small group tour of this favorite European city and pop from one bakery to the next, sampling all the appeltaart, kroket, stroopwafel and pannenkoeken you wish - after all, you’re exercising as you sightsee!

2. Save the Rhinos

Visit a rhino sanctuary on the edge of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, learn how the conservation project benefits the local community and then head out at dusk on a game drive to see endangered white rhinos in action.

3. Watch the Sunrise in Patagonia

Head out before the other hikers for a life-changing sunrise view from a quiet lookout over the majestic Torres del Paine.

4. Street Food Smarts in Vietnam

From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the flavors of CuChi, eat your way through Vietnam with a local expert.

5. Eye on Cuba

Visit the emerging tourist destination of Cuba with a private guide and uncover the secrets of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its artisan markets.

6. Get to Know the Greek Isles

Sail Santorini to Mykonos with a small group on a beautiful yacht through the Greek Islands and you’ll feel like the VIP you know you are. Hit Sifnos, a quieter island with fewer people and wonderful beaches, go hiking on Folegandros and feel the local culture of Naxos. Your itinerary is flexible so go where your group wishes!

7. Gateway to Germany

Only on an exclusive small group tour would you have the chance for a private visit to King Ludwig II’s exquisite Linderhof Palace.

8. Taste of Provence

Take a foodie-focused guided group tour of Provence and learn the secrets of Provencal cooking from a chef who lives right here - visit the market with him, meet his produce purveyors, then help cook the meal and choose the French wine that your small group will enjoy together.

9. Italy Immersion

Embark on a private bike tour of South Tyrol in the Italian Dolomites and get behind-the-scenes sightseeing and tastings at local orchards, vineyards, storybook villages and ancient castles.