What's Included on a Globus Tour? Every Perk, Explained

Your suitcase will beat you to the room. That's not a typo. It's one small example of what comes standard on a Globus tour. Hotels are handled, sightseeing lines are skipped, and most daily meals are covered.

But that's only the surface. Every perk, explained, starts right below.

Globus Tour Inclusions at a Glance

Hotels You Don't Have to Second-Guess

Every hotel is hand-picked, not just booked. Globus selects each property for comfort and prime location, which usually means you're steps from the sights you came to see instead of a 20-minute rideshare away. Also, breakfast is included every morning, so day one doesn't start with a decision to make.

Pro Tip: As one of Globus's top-producing agencies, The Cruise Web also has access to perks not available when booking direct, including complimentary extra hotel nights on select tours.

A Tour Director Who Handles the Details

You get one Tour Director for the entire trip, not a rotating cast of local reps. Think part logistics manager, part local expert, part translator: someone smoothing over the details so you're not the one figuring out where the bus is parked or what time dinner starts. Local guides step in at individual stops to add extra depth on that specific city or site.

Skip the Line, Not the Experience

VIP access means you walk past the general admission line at some of the world's most-visited sites, from the Sistine Chapel in Rome to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. That's less time spent waiting in the sun and more time actually standing in front of what you came to see.

Room to Roam: Free Time and Choice Excursions

A Globus itinerary isn't packed wall to wall. Built-in free time gives you room to wander a market, linger over a coffee, or just sit somewhere and take it in. On top of that, nearly 80% of tours include Choice Excursions: days where you swap the group schedule for something you pick yourself, whether that's a cooking class, a scenic hike, or an afternoon with local wildlife.

Because Choice Excursions are capacity-limited and booked first-come, first-served, it helps to have The Cruise Web track availability and lock in your picks early, before they sell out.

The Meals (and Moments) That Come Standard

Many meals are included, typically breakfast every day plus a handful of lunches and dinners along the way. It's the smaller, unplanned moments that tend to stick, though: a gelato-making lesson in Sorrento, a wine tasting in a centuries-old Porto cellar, a guided food tour through Florence's Oltrarno neighborhood. Meals on a Globus tour are rarely just meals.

Getting There, Bags Included

Once you land, transportation is arranged: a private, air-conditioned motorcoach carries you between stops, so there's no juggling trains, rideshares, or rental cars on your own. Luggage moves separately too, thanks to hands-free service that gets your bags from one hotel to the next without you carrying them through a single lobby.

What's Not Included

A few things are typically left out, and it's worth knowing them upfront: flights, gratuities for your Tour Director and driver, and travel insurance. None of that is a dealbreaker, and The Cruise Web can build those pieces around your tour, so the only thing you're actually planning is which trip to book.

One Touring Style Is the Exception

Everything above describes what's standard across most Globus touring styles, including Classic Tours, Small Group Discovery, Undiscovered Tours, and Escapes. The one exception is Independent City Stays, which trades the Tour Director and group schedule for full flexibility on your own.

If you're still deciding which style actually fits how you like to travel, our guide to Globus touring styles breaks down all five in detail.

Why Book Your Globus Tour With The Cruise Web

With many touring styles, excursion choices, and add-ons to weigh, having someone who does this daily makes the difference. With The Cruise Web, you're matched with a travel expert who specializes in guided touring, ready to compare itineraries, confirm Choice Excursion availability before it sells out, and answer the questions Globus's own site won't walk you through one-on-one.

Here's what working with The Cruise Web gets you:

• Support from the first phone call through the trip and beyond. Questions don't stop once you've booked, and neither do we.
• Answers the website can't give you. Tour-wide policies, region-specific details, and fine print get clarified before they become surprises.
• Access to exclusive perks. As one of Globus's top-producing agencies, The Cruise Web can offer exclusive perks like complimentary extra hotel nights on select tours that aren't available when booking direct.
• No booking fees. Ever. Planning support and everything above, at no added cost.

Ready to start planning your Globus tour? Call 1-800-377-9383 or visit cruiseweb.com to talk through your options. No pressure, no fees, just honest help from people who know Globus inside and out.

Note: The contents of this article are accurate as of the publication date. Globus itineraries, inclusions, and prices are subject to change at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Globus Tour Director do?

A Tour Director travels with your group for the entire trip, handling logistics, offering local insight, and serving as a point of contact throughout the tour. Local guides join for additional expertise at individual stops.

How does Globus handle luggage during a tour?

Globus provides hands-free luggage service between hotels, so guests don't need to carry their own bags at each stop.

What meals are included on a Globus tour?

Many meals are included on a Globus tour, typically breakfast daily along with several lunches and dinners built into the itinerary. Exact meal counts vary by tour length and destination.

Are gratuities included in a Globus tour?

Gratuities for the Tour Director and driver are not included in the base tour price.

Is travel insurance included with a Globus tour?

Travel insurance is not included in the base tour price. It can typically be added at the time of booking.

Are Globus Choice Excursions included in the tour price?

Choice Excursions let travelers personalize select days with optional activities suited to their interests. Cost and availability can vary by tour and destination.

Do all Globus touring styles include the same perks?

Most inclusions apply across Globus's touring styles, including Classic Tours, Small Group Discovery, Undiscovered Tours, and Escapes. Independent City Stays is the exception, offering hotels and transportation without a Tour Director or group schedule.