October 23, 2025
Travel offers a myriad of opportunities to immerse ourselves in the wondrous myths that shaped some of the most significant civilizations in history. If you wish to explore local myths and legends on your next small group tour, check out the destinations in this post.
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September 23, 2025
History is the thread that ties humanity together. Through travel, we are able to see and experience fragments of the past that would otherwise be unavailable to us – and, as a result, weave meaningful connections with cultures around the world. In this list, we’ve highlighted seven small group tours to Europe that are ideal for history buffs and anyone looking to learn more about the story of humankind.
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September 08, 2025
We recently sat down with a few Odysseys employees to find out where they dream of traveling to in the coming year. Click here if you’re looking for some inspiration for your own adventures – or if you’re interested to learn what destinations our travel experts have their eyes on for 2026.
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May 27, 2025
Trying to decide on your first small group tour? We've collected our top 10 tours for first-time group travelers in this blog. Whether your dream trip includes the stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultures of South America; Europe's blend of art, architecture, and cuisine; Africa’s endless savannas; or somewhere else entirely these tours are sure to spark your wanderlust.
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March 03, 2025
In 2025, Americans traveling to Europe will need to obtain a travel authorization before their trip. Learn about this new measure here.
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February 25, 2025
From Alexander the Great to Paul the Apostle, and the ancient Greeks to the Ottoman Empire, Thessaloniki has remained as a crossroads of Europe for some 2,300 years. Dig in for a history lesson on Greece's atmospheric "co-capital".
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January 10, 2025
When we first met retired chefs Dan and Kim Varano, they had just returned from our Northern Italy tour, writing about the experience – and their favorite recipes – for their newsletter, Cruisin' in the Kitchen. Well, the pair traveled on Ancient Greece last year, documenting their adventure once again.
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August 08, 2023
One of the reasons we travel is to experience other cultures – and one of the most fascinating and inspiring outputs of culture is art. While most of our small group tours touch on artistry in some way, these five tours offer the most opportunities to experience (and even create) art.
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June 13, 2023
Frequent solo traveler Kathy Young recently returned from our Ancient Greece small group tour – and she wrote all about her incredible adventure for our blog!
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March 24, 2023
Guest Kathy Young of Washington state has traveled solo on two Odysseys small group tours, European Tapestry and Discovering Portugal, and is setting off on our Ancient Greece tour in May. Learn about her adventures and why she chose Odysseys as her travel partner to explore the world.
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November 14, 2022
We’re thrilled to introduce you to first-time travelers Colleen and George Coleman from upstate New York. Colleen, an interior designer and writer, and her husband recently returned from our Ancient Greece small group tour and Colleen graciously agreed to write this wonderful photo essay. Click to read more about their experience and gain some design inspiration in the process!
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February 08, 2021
One of the great thrills of traveling is the chance to sample the cuisine from other parts of the world. As Americans, we have certain preconceived notions of different region's food offerings—Italy's famous pizza and pasta, Asian dumplings, Moroccan couscous—but oftentimes a trip abroad will open up new worlds of food and flavor.
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