Globus Tours Family Vacations

CANYON COUNTRY FAMILY ADVENTURE with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: AVF Land Price From: $1,949.00
8 Days from Scottsdale to Las Vegas

On this unforgettable family vacation through Utah and Arizona, the sites will never cease to amaze. Impressive sunsets and sunrises, a 4-wheel-drive tour, and horseback riding are just a few of the marvelous things you will see and do.

Your trip begins in Scottsdale. Travel north to Oak Creek Canyon, home to colorful cliffs and rugged sandstone spires, and head to the Grand Canyon for sightseeing along the rim, time for hiking, and the opportunity to take in a spectacular sunset. Then admire the stunning rock formations of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, and enjoy a 4-wheel-drive tour of Monument Valley with a knowledgeable Navajo guide. Travel to Lake Powell for an Antelope Canyon slot tour, where you’ll walk along the canyon floor surrounded by sandstone formations as high as 130 feet.

Next, head to Bryce Canyon National Park with its magnificent contrasts of bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called “hoodoos.” Here, enjoy a horseback ride with an experienced wrangler, retracing the trails taken by the notorious outlaw Butch Cassidy. Then travel to Zion National Park for hiking amongst the massive canyon walls.

This year, redefine what a family vacation means and enjoy awe-inspiring scenery and thrilling adventures on this journey through spectacular canyon country.

CIAO, ITALIA! FAMILY VACATION with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: LHF Land Price From: $2,549.00
7 days from Rome to Venice, or 8 days incl. travel

Ready for a family vacation like none you’ve ever experienced before? Do you want your children to learn about history, art, and new cultures not just from textbooks, but also from real-life experiences? If so, this trip to Italy is waiting for you. Of course, you’ll see some of the famous sights you’d expect to see on a tour to Italy—the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel in Rome, St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Michelangelo’s David in Florence, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in family experiences, such as a pizza party in Florence and a gelato tasting in Montecatini. Return home with a carnival mask you decorated in Venice and a family photo with a gladiator at Rome’s Colosseum (if available). These souvenirs—not to mention the memories and stories you’ll create on this tour—will be treasured for life. So this year, redefine what a family vacation should be and enjoy this fabulous trip to Italy.

COSTA RICA: PURA VIDA! FAMILY VACATION with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: SRF Land Price From: $1,529.00
8 days from San José to Liberia

Is your family ready for a new adventure, a vacation filled with exciting activities, new experiences, amazing wildlife, new cultures, and learning opportunities? If so, this trip to Costa Rica is sure to delight. Some of the adventures include an adrenaline-filled zip-line tour through the forest canopy in Arenal, famous for its commanding volcano and thermal hot springs; a horseback ride on the slopes of the volcano; and a guided tour of the Arenal hanging bridges, 15 bridges suspended high above the ground and through the dense canopy, where you can see birds, monkeys, reptiles, and insects up close. Relax in the thermal pools of the Baldi Hot Springs and spend time in Rincón de la Vieja National Park, known as Costa Rica’s Yellowstone.

Learn about a different way of life and different cultures when you visit a local family’s farm; participate in a cooking class; stop by a nearby local school; experience being a Costa Rican cowboy milking cows, rounding up cattle, working in a corral, and harnessing horses; and dance to Costa Rican music. All of this and more await you on this fun-filled, marvelous family vacation.

EUROPEAN FAMILY DISCOVERY with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: HEF Land Price From: $3,599.00
12 days from London to Munich, or 13 days incl. travel

Start this amazing family vacation with a welcome dinner, then discover London with a Local Guide on a memorable and fun morning. See the major sites like Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, and Whitehall’s mounted horseguards. Enjoy a “flight” on the London Eye, the world’s tallest observation wheel with stunning views of the city. Then enjoy time for independent sightseeing. Next, an exciting ride on the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris. Upon arrival, ride the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower. The next morning, sightseeing with a Local Guide features all major sites of Paris, like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, the Opéra, and a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. An optional excursion to the Louvre is available.

Travel by high-speed TGV train to Basel in Switzerland and continue by coach to Lucerne in the heart of the Alps. An orientation tour is included, and an optional excursion to one of the Swiss mountains is available. On the way to Austria, visit an original Swiss chocolate confectionary and learn all about chocolate making. Also stop in Vaduz, capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, before arriving in Innsbruck in Tyrol. See Maximilian’s Golden Roof, and you may wish to join an optional horse-drawn carriage ride. In Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, guided sightseeing features some of the Sound of Music sites. A highlight is an included excursion to Hohenwerfen Fortress, where you will learn about traditional hunting methods using birds of prey. In Munich, Germany, guided sightseeing features Marienplatz, and you can try a German brezel. Another highlight is a visit to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, used as inspiration for the Disney Castle. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

FROM THE COLOSSEUM TO THE EIFFEL TOWER FAMILY VACATION with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: HFF Land Price From: $3,419.00
10 days from Rome to Paris, or 11 days incl. travel

Discover Europe with your family! Start in Rome with a welcome dinner, and enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide featuring visits to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum, where you get a family picture with a gladiator (if available). Next, travel via Pisa to take pictures of the Leaning Tower, and to the spa resort of Montecatini, where a special highlight dinner at a local agriturismo awaits you. In Florence, visit the Academy of Fine Arts with Michelangelo’s celebrated David, and admire the cathedral and sculpture-studded Signoria Square. Travel to Venice, enter in style by private boat, and have a pizza party at a local restaurant. The following day, enjoy a unique experience: create your own Venetian mask! In the afternoon, follow your Local Guide and visit St. Mark’s Square, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. On to charming Stresa at Lake Maggiore for your overnight stay, then cross the Simplon Pass, ride a cogwheel mountain train, and arrive in car-free Zermatt at the base of the Matterhorn. Before continuing to Lake Geneva, you may wish to join an optional ride up the open-air railway on Gornergrat Mountain. From Lausanne, ride the famous high-speed TGV train to Paris, where visits to Notre Dame Cathedral and to the top of the Eiffel Tower are included. You can also try out a freshly made crepe. On the last evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the success of an unforgettable vacation!

FROM THE COLOSSEUM TO THE EIFFEL TOWER FAMILY VACATION WITH LONDON with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: HFFT Land Price From: $3,999.00
12 days from Rome to London, or 13 days incl. travel

Discover Europe with your family! Start in Rome with a welcome dinner, and enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide featuring visits to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum, where you get a family picture with a gladiator (if available). Next, travel via Pisa to take pictures of the Leaning Tower, and to the spa resort of Montecatini, where a special highlight dinner at a local agriturismo awaits you. In Florence, visit the Academy of Fine Arts with Michelangelo’s celebrated David, and admire the cathedral and sculpture-studded Signoria Square. Travel to Venice, enter in style by private boat, and have a pizza party at a local restaurant. The following day, enjoy a unique experience: create your own Venetian mask! In the afternoon, follow your Local Guide and visit St. Mark’s Square, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. On to charming Stresa at Lake Maggiore for your overnight stay, then cross the Simplon Pass, ride a cogwheel mountain train, and arrive in car-free Zermatt at the base of the Matterhorn. Before continuing to Lake Geneva, you may wish to join an optional ride up the open-air railway on Gornergrat Mountain. From Lausanne, ride the famous high-speed TGV train to Paris, where visits to Notre Dame Cathedral and to the top of the Eiffel Tower are included. You can also try out a freshly made crepe. Finally, travel to London on the high-speed Eurostar train, and enjoy sightseeing and a ride on the London Eye, the world’s tallest observation wheel.

LONDON & PARIS: A TALE OF TWO CITIES FAMILY VACATION with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: RFF Land Price From: $1,899.00
7 days from London to Paris, or 8 days incl. travel

Spend a wonderful week in London and Paris with your family! Start in London and discover this magnificent city with a Local Guide on a memorable and fun morning. See the major sites like Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, and Whitehall’s mounted horseguards. Enjoy a “flight” on the London Eye, the world’s tallest observation wheel with stunning views of the city. Then there’s plenty of time for independent sightseeing—why not take in one of London’s West End theater shows, visit Madame Tussauds, or join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle or the Tower of London? Next, an exciting ride on the high-speed Eurostar train to Paris. Upon arrival, ride the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower. The next morning, sightseeing with a Local Guide features all major sites of Paris, like the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, the Opéra, and a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. Again, there is plenty of time for other activities, and optional excursions are available to the Louvre Museum, the Palace of Versailles, and more. On the last evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant to celebrate the perfect vacation!

MOUNTIES, MAPLE LEAVES & THE MAJESTIC ROCKIES FAMILY VACATION with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: CMF Land Price From: $2,299.00
8 days from Calgary to Calgary

Experience some of Canada’s majestic national parks and fascinating sites on this family vacation to Alberta. Surrounded by the spectacular beauty of Banff National Park, enjoy a BBQ wilderness cookout; a wilderness safari to look for caribou, bears, wolves, bighorn sheep, and more; and your choice of either a rafting adventure through Horseshoe Canyon or a guided voyager canoe trip. A trip highlight is an Ice Explorer ride at Columbia Icefield, where you can stand on 1,000 feet of ice and come face to face with the glaciers. Ride the Lake Louise gondola, one of the best places to see wild grizzly bears in their natural environment, and enjoy an interactive Naturalist talk in Jasper National Park.

Breathtaking beauty is not all that is offered on this tour. You’ll also have the opportunity to become a paleontologist for a day when you search for fossils, examine real dinosaur remains, and learn about these creatures at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Known as the “Dinosaur Capital of the World,” more fossil remains and skeletons have been found here than any other place in the world. So grab your camera and get ready for a family vacation sure to create long-lasting memories.

MOUNTIES, MAPLE LEAVES & THE MAJESTIC ROCKIES FAMILY VACATION WITH THE CALGARY STAMPEDE with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: CMFE Land Price From: $2,779.00
9 days from Calgary to Calgary

Experience some of Canada’s majestic national parks and fascinating sites on this family vacation to Alberta. Surrounded by the spectacular beauty of Banff National Park, enjoy a BBQ wilderness cookout; a wilderness safari to look for caribou, bears, wolves, bighorn sheep, and more; and your choice of either a rafting adventure through Horseshoe Canyon or a guided voyager canoe trip. A trip highlight is an Ice Explorer ride at Columbia Icefield, where you can stand on 1,000 feet of ice and come face to face with the glaciers. Ride the Lake Louise gondola, one of the best places to see wild grizzly bears in their natural environment, and enjoy an interactive Naturalist talk in Jasper National Park.

Breathtaking beauty is not all that is offered on this tour. You’ll also have the opportunity to become a paleontologist for a day when you search for fossils, examine real dinosaur remains, and learn about these creatures at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Known as the “Dinosaur Capital of the World,” more fossil remains and skeletons have been found here than any other place in the world. In Calgary, head to the Calgary Stampede to watch the rodeo. All of this and more are included on this grand family vacation to some of Canada’s most scenic locations.

WILD, WILD WEST FAMILY VACATION with Globus Tours

Globus Tour Code: ANF Land Price From: $2,169.00
9 days from Salt Lake City to Rapid City

Isn’t it about time for you to have a family vacation where your family can enjoy each other’s company, have fun experiences, and discover new places while all the details are handled by someone else? If so, you’ll enjoy this Globus family vacation through the Wild, Wild West. Tour highlights include time in Jackson, Wyoming, where you’ll set out on a river adventure beneath the towering peaks of the Grand Tetons. Also spend time in Yellowstone National Park and witness the eruption of Old Faithful Geyser. Be on the lookout for wildlife, including herds of bison, elk, pronghorn, many species of birds, and so much more. Visit the world’s largest mammoth site, where a sinkhole formed 26,000 years ago, and walk the edges of the sinkhole for an up-close view of the many fossils found here.

Imagine the look on your family members’ faces as they see Mount Rushmore for the first time. Located in a beautiful setting, the area offers not only this amazing monument, but also trails to explore, spectacular wildlife, beautiful trees, and interesting geological features. You’ll even have an opportunity to travel by open-air Jeep into the backcountry for a buffalo safari in search of bison, elk, and deer. You’ll step back in nature and feel the sense of peace as you and your family experience this once-in-a-lifetime vacation together.