11 Tours for Music Lovers
On every Odysseys Unlimited small group tour, you’ll enjoy opportunities to meet and learn from gracious local people. These cultural exchanges range from a tea ceremony in Japan, to an Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime walk, to an early morning spent giving alms to local monks in Laos, to name a few. And while every destination boasts unique and fascinating traditions, almost all of them share a common storytelling language: music.
In our latest blog post, we highlight 11 small group tours that offer can’t-miss musical experiences, from a private sitar performance to a heart-pounding military tattoo inside a Scottish castle. Scroll down to learn more about these tours.
13 days
Enchanting Ireland
A Tour of the Emerald Isle
Post-Tour Extension: Northern Ireland
It’s a beautiful, magical land, where the gentle green landscape dazzles and the people delight; where warmth and hospitality are national traits and poets are national heroes. From Dublin to Galway, Killarney to Kilkenny, this full yet well-paced tour showcases Ireland’s many charms – both old and new – to our small band of travelers.
From
$6,292
17 days
Across Spain and Portugal
With Paradores & Pousadas
Post-Tour Extension: Barcelona – On Your Own
Fortified cities and tiny fishing villages, rugged Atlantic coastline and commanding Pyrenees peaks, iconic shrines to both religion and fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits on this singular small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona.
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$5,774
15 days
Paradores & Pousadas
Historic Lodgings of Spain & Portugal
Post-Tour Extension: Barcelona – On Your Own
You’re invited on a distinctive small group journey through the Iberian Peninsula to the intimate lodgings of Spain’s paradores and Portugal’s pousadas: medieval monasteries, historic fortresses, and stately palaces, each reflecting the spirit of its region. We feel the spell of Iberia’s rich Roman and Moorish past – and the pull of its vibrant contemporary life.
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$4,974
13 days
Discovering Portugal
From Lisbon to the north of Portugal, through the Alentejo region and south to the Algarve, our small group navigates the gentle charms of this country rich in history, blessed with natural beauty, and well-versed in hospitality. Complementing our discoveries: stays in two unique pousadas, Portugal’s famed historic lodgings.
From
$4,372
New for 2025 16 days
West Africa Discovery
Ghana, Togo, Benin
Embark on a fascinating journey through a region brimming with history, culture, and tradition. As we travel to rural villages and coastal cities, we learn about rich artistic tradition and voodoo religion, about modern life and the shameful history of the slave trade.
From
$8,779
17 days
Mystical India
With Ranthambore Tiger Preserve
Post-Tour Extension: Nepal
Mystical and spiritual, chaotic and confounding, India overflows with riches. While staying at excellent hotels, we travel the classic Golden Triangle: bustling Delhi; Agra, home of the sublime Taj Mahal; and Jaipur, the "Pink City." We also search for elusive Bengals in Ranthambore, and absorb the holiness of Varanasi.
From
$5,587
16 days
Journey through Central Europe
Post-Tour Extension: Berlin – On Your Own
Whether you’re seeking to recapture your ancestral heritage or simply wish to discover a beautiful and poignant part of the world, this small group tour offers ample opportunity for enrichment, enlightenment, and enjoyment. With both comprehensive touring and time for independent exploration, it provides a generous overview of four distinctly different – and fascinating – nations.
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$5,797
14 days
Alpine Splendor: Switzerland and Austria
Post-Tour Extension: Vienna – On Your Own
The towering peaks of the Alps serve as the stunning backdrop for our Swiss and Austrian exploration. As our small group discovers mountain villages and European cities, rides the famed Glacier Express, cruises on glassine lakes, and ascends snowcapped summits, borders disappear and the region’s history – and beauty – enchant one and all.
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$6,792
12 days
Scotland: Highlands and Islands
“My heart’s in the Highlands,” said the poet Robert Burns – as will you, as we travel from city to country and mainland to island on this sweet journey. From loch to loch and glen to glen, we encounter stunning natural beauty and welcoming clans, while city life serves up the colorful past – and cosmopolitan present.
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$6,196
14 days
Journey through Britain
England, Scotland & Wales
Post-Tour Extension: London – On Your Own
On this wide-ranging tour, we travel from city to country and back again: from gracious Edinburgh to England’s legendary Lake District, from spectacular Eryri to the rural Cotswolds and Roman Bath, ending in cosmopolitan London. As we see history and legend come to life on our journey, we also enjoy the region’s timeless hospitality.
From
$5,971
NEW FOR 2025 16 days
Italy’s Classic Cities
Post-Tour Extension: Rome – On Your Own
Savor art, history, culture, and cuisine in this captivating small group journey to a collection of Italy’s classic cities: cosmopolitan Milan; Verona, the “little Rome;” Bologna, with its medieval charm and culinary delights; Renaissance-tinged Florence, and the Eternal City of Rome. Add a pleasing combination of guided touring and ample free time – and it’s magnifico!
From
$6,274
