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About the Brand

About Globus

Globus is one of the oldest and most respected names in escorted travel, founded in 1928 when Antonio Mantegazza began ferrying tourists across Lake Lugano by rowboat. Now part of the Globus family of companies (which also includes Cosmos, Avalon Waterways, and Monograms), Globus operates premium escorted tours across 70+ countries. They are known for well-paced itineraries, deluxe hotels, professional tour directors, and signature local experiences that go beyond standard sightseeing.

1928
Founded
300+
Tour Itineraries
40+
Years Pavlus Expertise
The Pavlus Advantage

Why Book Globus with Pavlus

You get every current Globus promotion plus an exclusive Pavlus savings benefit — and a dedicated advisor in your corner from booking to homecoming.

Exclusive Savings

We layer a Pavlus savings benefit — a discount, cash back, or onboard credit — on top of every current Globus offer. You never pay more than booking direct; you pay less.

Expert Tour Matching

Our advisors know which Globus itineraries are strongest for each destination and travel style — and steer you to the departure that fits you best.

Proactive Promotion Alerts

We watch for early-bird fares, single-supplement waivers, and past-guest discounts — and tell you the moment one applies to the tour you're considering.

Your Booking Advocate

If anything comes up before or during your trip, you have a real person to call. We handle the back-and-forth with Globus so you don't have to.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Globus Tours — Questions & Answers

Quick answers to what travelers ask most about Globus.

Globus curates meaningful local dining experiences on many European itineraries — including meals at family farms, wineries, and regional estates that offer an authentic taste of local life. These are genuine local encounters, not staged tourist meals. The specific dining experiences vary by itinerary and are listed in each tour's day-by-day program. Note: the “Be My Guest” home-hosted dining program is a signature of Trafalgar, which is a separate brand. Globus offers its own roster of curated local meal experiences that guests consistently cite as trip highlights.

Globus is among the most inclusive escorted tour operators at its price point:

  • Deluxe hotel accommodation throughout
  • Daily breakfasts and several included dinners, including curated local dining experiences on select itineraries
  • Motorcoach transportation with a professional driver
  • Professional tour director throughout
  • Extensive included sightseeing and entrance fees
  • Step-on licensed local experts at key sites
  • Globus Choice flexible activity options on designated days
  • Hotel taxes

Lunches, select dinners, optional excursions, and gratuities are additional.

Globus Tour Directors are experienced, career travel professionals — many have been leading Globus tours for 10 years or more. They are multilingual (most European directors speak 3+ languages), deeply knowledgeable about their destination regions, and trained in logistics management, first aid, and guest hospitality. While Globus directors are independent contractors rather than full-time employees (unlike Tauck), Globus has long-standing relationships with their best directors who return year after year.

Globus operates 300+ tour itineraries across six continents:

  • Europe — 45+ itineraries including Grand European tours, regional journeys, and country-specific explorations
  • North America — US national parks, Canadian Rockies, New England, and Alaska
  • South America — Peru, Argentina, Brazil, and Patagonia
  • Africa — Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa
  • Asia & the Pacific — Japan, Southeast Asia, India, Australia, and New Zealand
  • Middle East — Israel, Jordan, and the Holy Land

Globus itineraries are designed to balance comprehensive destination coverage with a comfortable, manageable pace. Most tours spend 2–3 nights in major destinations, giving guests time for both included sightseeing and independent exploration. Compared to budget operators that move every day, Globus feels deliberate and well-structured. That said, these are touring vacations — each day involves activity and movement. If you prefer to stay in one place for a week, a Monograms independent city-stay might be a better fit.

Globus uses Comfort Plus hotels — their designation for 3.5- to 4-star properties in well-located, convenient positions in each city. Hotels are selected for cleanliness, service quality, and proximity to sightseeing areas. In some cities, Globus uses particularly distinctive properties — a converted monastery, a harbor-view hotel, or a historic palace hotel — that contribute to the character of the experience. Room quality is consistently solid, though not at the deluxe level of Tauck or Insight Vacations.

Globus typically requires a deposit of $200–$300 per person at time of booking, with final payment due 60–90 days before departure depending on the itinerary. Cancellation fees apply on a sliding scale — the closer to departure, the higher the penalty. Globus's detailed cancellation schedule is provided at booking. Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect against unforeseen cancellations.

Call 800-528-9300 to speak with a Pavlus Globus specialist. We will identify available departures, apply any current promotions or past-guest discounts, note your room and bed preferences, and complete your reservation — collecting the deposit to secure your space. Globus deposits are typically $200–$300 per person, with final payment due 60–90 days before departure.

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