Small Group Tour Travel Blog

Discover The Traveling Professor’s ideal 7-day Paris itinerary featuring must-see sights like Versailles, Montmartre, and the Louvre. Enjoy stress-free travel with the Paris Museum Pass and Navigo card for seamless access to the city’s best attractions.

Take the bus for the best day trip from Florence to Siena. Explore Siena’s stunning Il Campo, Duomo Cathedral, Museo dell'Opera, and Santa Maria della Scala. Save with the OPA SI Pass for easy access to top attractions.

Every year, we charter a ship and island-hop along the coast of Croatia. It is a delight to visit these small ports that the big cruise ships cannot go to. See the ports we visit and why we love them.

Discover the best foods to eat in Norway, from open-faced roast beef sandwiches and traditional pølse hot dogs to creamy milkshakes and Norwegian pancakes with jam. Experience authentic flavors enjoyed by The Traveling Professor on tours through Oslo, Flam, and Bergen.

Explore Rome’s Pilgrim’s Walk in just 2 hours. Visit iconic religious sites like Santa Maria della Vittoria, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano, the Holy Stairs, and Saint Peter in Chains, featuring masterpieces by Bernini and Michelangelo.

Avoid common airport security hassles by knowing which items to pack carefully. From cheese and soap to toys, aerosols, and grooming tools, learn smart tips to breeze through TSA and European airport checks without delays or confiscations.

Experience the festive magic of Austrian and Bavarian Christmas markets in Vienna, Steyr, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Munich. Enjoy traditional foods, handmade crafts, holiday music, and charming winter scenery on a small group tour through Europe’s most enchanting holiday destinations.

Discover Auvers-sur-Oise, the charming village where Vincent Van Gogh spent his final days. Explore scenic trails, visit sites from his paintings, see his grave, and experience the peaceful beauty that inspired some of his most famous masterpieces.

Discover 5 famous tourist attractions that aren’t what they seem. From Juliet’s balcony in Verona to the Loch Ness Monster, The Traveling Professor uncovers myths behind these legendary destinations that don’t actually exist.

Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, and art. From free museums and historic cathedrals to scenic parks and modern galleries, there's always something exciting to explore in this dynamic city along the River Clyde.