What's Included on Uniworld Small Group Guided Tours

Uniworld is known for luxury river cruising. Their Small Group Guided Tours bring that same standard beyond the rivers: fully curated land journeys built around hand-selected luxury hotels, exceptional dining, and VIP experiences across Europe, Africa, Asia, and beyond. Here's everything you need to know before you book.

Uniworld Small Group Guided Tours at a Glance

What Makes Uniworld Small Group Guided Tours Different

The group size alone sets the tone: an average of 20 guests per departure. That cap shapes the entire experience.

Smaller groups access places that larger tours simply cannot. Private wine tastings, exclusive dining venues, after-hours entry to iconic landmarks, and behind-the-scenes visits with local experts are built into the itinerary (not sold as upgrades).

Every hotel is hand-selected. Every dinner reservation is made. Every transfer is arranged.

For travelers who want the depth of a fully guided journey without compromising on quality or comfort, Uniworld's Small-Group Guided tours are designed for exactly that.

What's Included in the Fare

Luxury Hotel Stays

Pictured above: Once home to the Guinness family, the 800-year-old Ashford Castle remains Ireland's only Forbes Five-Star hotel.

Every property on the tour is handpicked, with a focus on boutique stays, hidden historic gems, and opulent five-star hotels in prime locations with unforgettable views.

These aren't anonymous hotels chosen for convenience. Many of the stays are highlights of the journey in their own right.

Exceptional Dining

A daily breakfast is included on every tour, along with many meals throughout the journey (including lunches and dinners). Culinary experiences are intentionally woven in: meals at Michelin-starred and acclaimed restaurants, gastronomic street tours, cookery masterclasses, and winery picnics.

Pro tip: On Relaxed Start days, enjoy a continental breakfast delivered straight to your door with complimentary room service.

VIP and Curated Experiences

Skip-the-line priority at major landmarks is standard. So is after-hours and before-hours access to iconic sites, behind-the-scenes entry, and exclusive invitations to places not open to general visitors.

On many days, guests also choose from a selection of included experiences to personalize their journey: cooking classes with local chefs, scenic rides, historic walking tours, and more.

Want to make a positive impact? Many itineraries also include MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experiences: exclusive encounters with local communities, artisans, and cultural preservation initiatives with each experience supporting up to 2 of 11 specific United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, leaving a positive impact on the destinations visited.

First-Class Coach Travel

Travel between destinations in bespoke coaches tailored for intimate groups of 20. With complimentary Wi-Fi and expansive legroom that far exceeds industry standards, the journey is just as relaxing as the destination.

Private Door-to-Door Transfers

Guests in the US, UK, and Australia receive a private door-to-door transfer service to and from their departure airport, included in the fare. A private chauffeur handles pickup at home and drop-off on return, within 50 miles of major international airports.

Porterage and Gratuities

Full-service porterage is included throughout. Luggage is handled directly to and from hotel rooms at every stay. All hotel, porterage, and included dining gratuities are covered in the fare.

On-Tour Support

A dedicated Travel Concierge travels with the group for the full duration of the journey to manage personal requests, secure hard-to-get reservations, and handle anything that comes up on the road. Local expert guides join at each destination, and when you book through The Cruise Web, you get a remote support team that's available around the clock for your travel needs.

Destinations: Where Uniworld Small Group Guided Tours Operate

Uniworld Small Group Guided Tours operate across multiple continents. Current tour regions include:

• Europe
• Africa
• Asia
• South America
• and more

Many of these itineraries are also offered as Cruise & Tour combinations, pairing a guided land journey with a Uniworld river cruise on a single booking; an option worth exploring if river cruising is already on your radar.

Considering a Uniworld river cruise alongside your land tour? Our guide to what's included on a Uniworld river cruise is a good place to start.

Plan Your Uniworld Land Tour with The Cruise Web

There are a lot of moving pieces to a small-group guided land tour: the right itinerary, international flights, pre- and post-tour stays, and knowing exactly what's covered before you commit.

The Cruise Web's travel advisors know Uniworld's tour lineup inside and out. Whether you're narrowing down destinations, comparing itinerary lengths, or building out a full travel package, we will match you to the right tour for your style and budget, and handle the logistics from there.

Call us at 1-800-377-9383 or visit cruiseweb.com to start planning your Uniworld Small Group Guided Tour.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Uniworld Small Group Guided Tours

What is Uniworld's Small Group Guided Tours product?

Uniworld's Small Group Guided Tours are fully curated land journeys combining luxury hotel stays, exceptional dining, VIP experiences, and a dedicated Travel Concierge, with an average group size of 20 guests and a maximum of 24. Destinations span Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, and beyond.

How large are the tour groups?

Tours average 20 guests per departure with a maximum of 24. This smaller format allows access to exclusive venues, private experiences, and more personalized attention from the Travel Concierge and local guides than larger group tours can offer.

What is included in a Uniworld Small Group Guided Tour?

Every tour includes private door-to-door airport transfers (within 50 miles of major airports), luxury hotel stays, daily breakfast, many meals throughout the journey, including lunches and dinners, VIP and skip-the-line access, MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experiences, first-class coach travel with double legroom and Wi-Fi, full-service porterage, and all hotel and dining gratuities.

What is not included in a Uniworld Small Group Guided Tour?

International airfare, travel insurance, personal meals during free time, and personal expenses are not included in the base fare.

What destinations are available on Uniworld Small Group Guided Tours?

Tours operate across Europe, Africa, Asia, South America, and beyond. Many itineraries are also offered as Cruise & Tour combinations that pair a guided land program with a Uniworld river cruise.

What is the difference between a Small Group Guided Tour and a Cruise & Tour?

A Small Group Guided Tour is a land-only guided journey. A Cruise & Tour combines a guided land program with a Uniworld river cruise on a single itinerary, giving guests the experience of both touring and river cruising in one trip.

Are Uniworld Small Group Guided Tours suitable for solo travelers?

Yes. The small group format works well for solo travelers, and select departures may offer reduced or waived single supplements. A Cruise Web advisor can identify the best options for solo travel.

Is airfare included in Uniworld Small Group Guided Tours?

No. International airfare is not included in the base fare, though it can be arranged separately. Some itineraries offer the option to add flights through Uniworld's air program.