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Travelling with Odyssey

Based in Sydney, Australia, our mission is to provide world-class small group tours for the mature aged traveller.

When we started in 1983, Odyssey Traveller pioneered small group tours for the mature aged traveller. We understand the challenges of travelling and are experts at creating an unforgettable travel experiences for you.

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Barcelona-Spain

21 days

May, Sep

Discover Spain

Visiting Spain

Join us on an escorted unforgettable 21-day small-group journey through Spain, perfect for both couples and solo travelers.

Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of Spain with local guides, offering authentic insights and unique experiences. From the historic streets of Madrid to the vibrant energy of Barcelona, you'll explore iconic landmarks, savor regional cuisine, and delve into the rich cultural heritage of this captivating country.

From A$15,750 AUD

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Industrial revolution

23 days

Oct, Apr, Sep

Canals and Railways in the Industrial Revolution Tour | Tours for Seniors in Britain

Visiting England, Scotland

A small group tour of Wales, Scotland & England that traces the history of the journey that is the Industrial revolution. Knowledgeable local guides and your tour leader share their history with you on this escorted tour including Glasgow, London, New Lanark & Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake district.

From A$18,750 AUD

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Romania

17 days

Mar, Sep

Discover Romania

Visiting Romania

Small group travel from one of the best small group tour companies for Europe, to Romania. Join like minded people with a tour leader and local guides who provide fascinating sights at key destinations in Romania. For couples and single travellers. Minimal single supplement applies.

From A$11,250 AUD

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mount of Mont Saint Michel, France

22 days

May, Sep, Apr

Anglo French Tour | Normandy, Brittany, Channel Islands tour

Visiting Channel Islands, England

Our 21 night program has daily itineraries with plenty of authentic experiences provided by passionate local guides in the key destinations in France, Channel Islands and England for this small group of like minded people. For Solo travellers minimal single supplement applies for this European tour.

From A$19,995 AUD

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Santorini - Eastern Mediterranean Islands History small group tour

21 days

Oct, Apr

Santorini, Crete, Rhodes and Cyprus Small Group Tour | Eastern Mediterranean Islands Tour

Visiting Cyprus, Greece

A fascinating small group tour, with an amazing mix of culture and history – the islands of Greece, the cradle of Western civilisation, where traces of a centuries-old history exists. Visit Santorini, a remnant of a volcanic era; Crete, the home of the Minoan civilisation with important archaeological finds at Knossos and Phaistos. Rhodes, inhabited since the Stone Age; and venture further to the island of Cyprus, where east meets west.

From A$19,100 AUD

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history of Santorini

10 days

Oct, Apr

Santorini - Crete: Eastern-Mediterranean Islands Short tour

Visiting Greece

Join our small group short tour of the Eastern Mediterranean. Spend 10 days in Greece for a glimpse of the land of great philosophers, myths, and legends. We will learn about the culture and heritage of modern Greece while travelling from Athens to Santorini and over to Crete.

From A$9,995 AUD

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South American small group tour

25 days

May, Sep, Apr

South American Small Group History and Culture Tour

Visiting Argentina, Bolivia

Experience the jewels of South America on this in-depth itinerary featuring the dramatic contrasts of this great continent on a small group tour for senior couples and solo travellers. Journey through Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Brazil. Marvel at the ancient cultures and natural wonders of the Amazon, the snow-capped peaks of the Andes mountains, the calm waters of Lake Titicaca and the jewel coloured beaches of Rio.

From A$23,450 AUD

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Silk Road specialist small group history tours for mature travellers

29 days

Sep, Apr

Travel on the Silk Road with Odyssey Traveller | Small Group Tour for Seniors

Visiting China, Kyrgyzstan

The Silk Road is an ancient trade route linking China and Imperial Rome through Central Asia. Few areas in the world remain as unexplored or offer such richness in terms of ancient and modern history, culture, and scenic diversity as Central Asia. Our Small group Silk road tours itinerary explores the Road through remote deserts and mountainous environments as we visit key sites between Xi'an and Bukhara.

From A$20,995 AUD

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contemporary Japan places of interest

21 days

Oct

Contemporary Japan | Small Group Tour

Visiting Japan

This small group tour organised by Odyssey Traveller, Contemporary Japan, will take you through modern life in this East Asian jewel. This contemporary tour for couples and solo travellers is an expedition through Japan’s major urban areas, beginning and ending in Japan’s tantalising capital, Tokyo. For the first 12 days we get our fill of Tokyo's technology, culture, and sights.

From A$20,450 AUD

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Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland

20 days

May, Jul, Sep

Scottish Islands and Shetland small group tours for seniors

Visiting Scotland

Experience an escorted small-group tour of the Scottish Isles, designed for both couples and solo travellers. Led by local guides who bring deep knowledge of this unique region, you’ll explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, take in breathtaking scenery, and enjoy authentic experiences. This guided journey through remote Scotland offers the chance to connect with like-minded travelers while discovering the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Scottish Isles.

From A$18,750 AUD

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Iceland church in Vik

17 days

Sep, Apr

Iceland cultural and wilderness small group tour

Visiting Iceland

Discover the dramatic landscapes and rich heritage of Iceland on this fully escorted small group journey designed for mature travellers. Circumnavigating the island, the tour explores glaciers, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, geothermal wonders and charming Nordic towns, with highlights including Reykjavík, Thingvellir National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and whale watching in Husavík. Led by expert guides, this immersive itinerary combines Iceland’s natural beauty, Viking history and unique culture in the comfort of a relaxed small-group setting.

This tour can be combined with 4 days in Greenland.

From A$19,350 AUD

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Ancient Turkey

21 days

Apr, Aug, Sep

Small group tour of Ancient Turkey

Visiting Turkey

As a travel company, we strive to take our guests off the beaten path, creating journeys remembered for their authenticity. Our small-group experiences in Turkey are fully escorted by an experienced guide, ensuring meaningful encounters—whether exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites or wandering through vibrant local bazaars. Above all, each journey is about the adventure we share and the lasting memories we create.

From A$17,995 AUD

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If less than 30 days before your tour starts you are unable to travel as a result of Government travel restrictions, Odyssey Traveller will assist you with a date change, provide you with a credit or process a refund for your booking less any non-recoverable costs.

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Peace of Mind Travel

The safety of our travellers, tour leader, local guide and support staff has always been our top priority and with the new guidelines for public health and safety for keeping safe for destinations around the world, we’ve developed our plan to give you peace of mind when travelling with us.

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Introduction from Mark

Mark Banning Taylor

Mark Banning-Taylor

Chairman & Owner of Odyssey Traveller (est. 1983)

With older adults of any age group joining Odyssey Travellers Small Group Tours now from countries all over the world, we continue to appreciate and enjoy your positive contribution to our small group tour programs of typically between 6 to 14 people of like minded people provide the companionship that make a great tour, a memorable one . We remain committed to you participating in our programs from wherever you live and however you choose to reach us via google, social media, such as facebook or twitter or in person.

Odyssey is unique and adaptable and we have a full programme online for seniors seeking to travel on over 220 tours available for you to book. We also have published more than 800 articles and country profiles to read and learn about a current or future proposed destination.

Odyssey small team’s ongoing commitment to looking after you was recently tested with the Coronavirus. Our service standards and ability to be flexible and think of innovative solutions in challenging times is reflected in our mantra of “treating others how you would like to be treated yourself”. This remains core to our approach in taking care of the details for you from the time you book to the end of the journey whether as a couple or single travellers on any sightseeing trip on our seniors coach tours All that we do is focussed on the older person and the small group journeys you seek to enjoy.

For those travellers looking at our pages for the first time, we say welcome, and to our regular travellers and members of our unique loyalty program, we say thank you and welcome back.

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