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Tours by Destination:

London Day/Weekend Tours

Wales Tours

Scotland Tours

Ireland Tours

England Tours from London

North England/Wales Tours from Manchester

Lake District Tours

Belgium & Holland Tours

Continental Europe Tours

SGT “World Ventures”

Tours by Theme:

Literary Tours

Garden Tours

Flower Show Tours

‘Art & Wine Lovers’ Tours

Rock & Roll Tours

Battlefield Tours

Walking Tours

Independent City/Rail Packages

Self-Drive

Cruise Programs:

River Cruises/Barges

Sea Cruises

Custom-Design Tours

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Special Group Tours is dedicated to giving you the holiday of a lifetime. Traveling in small groups and on interesting itineraries throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, you will be taken behind the tourist facade. Meet the locals, seeing both the famous sites (after the crowds have left) and the hidden gems that those herded on big buses miss. Live the history of the areas you visit, sample life in small villages and have experiences not open to larger groups, in the company of your multi talented driver/guide/companion.

       Enjoy your independence without the hassles of driving yourself.

What is Small Group Touring? Small Group Touring is traveling with just 6 - 14 guests per departure. It is our aim to introduce you to the ‘real’ country and its people, not just ticking the boxes of a standardized route and treating you as an individual and not a number. Our concept allows for a leisurely touring pace and flexibility, incorporating local events and possibly special requests from traveling companions. Of course you’ll see the major sites but so much more too! See Why Our Tours for more info about the advantages of the Small Group Touring Concept.

Why SGT? With Special Group Tours (SGT), you will have the advantage of expert advice from those who have not only visited, but have years of experience living in and loving the cultures you will visit. We hand pick our suppliers with your comfort and expectations in mind. Special Group Tours is a tour operator, specialty travel agency and custom design tour service dedicated to giving YOU the vacation you deserve! Come and join us!

                   Who Travels with SGT?        Everyone!      Ages 7-97!

       ..women..couples..families..teachers..students..professionals..retirees..

We offer a full range of scheduled departures and custom design tour itineraries to suit your vacation needs.

General sightseeing, theme tours to gardens, literary sites and the poignant battlefields from both world wars, family group touring for folks researching their heritage - you name it and we are happy to help! We’ve assisted grandparents wanting a treat for their grand-kids on a family Harry Potter adventure; university groups searching for Roman Britain and English literary heritage; garden clubs get in depth at local garden treasures. Our mini-tours are a perfect fit for our American vacation breaks and we offer longer tours for those who have the time.

Our clients are active, fun-loving, educated people looking for a safe and comfortable adventure in the UK, Europe and occasionally more exotic destinations such as Southeast Asia, South America and Africa.

Jay, one of your driver/guide/companions, looks forward to welcoming you aboard soon!

Scheduled Tours Our scheduled tours have regular, fixed departure dates and range in length from 3 – 15 days. Click the tour links on the sidebar for a full, descriptive itinerary; they are listed by destination and by theme. Scheduled tours are available for the individual traveler, couples and small groups of friends. Please contact us for availability on your itinerary/travel date of choice.

Private, Tailor-Made Tours   Please click here for information on custom designed tours. All of our tour itineraries can be modified for private groups of any size, from 2 guests and up.

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Feature of the Month

London 2012 – more than just London, more than just Olympic sporting events! 21 June – 9 September, 2012 The London 2012 Festival opens on Midsummer’s Day with a variety of special event concerts across the UK including Derry, Northern Ireland; Birmingham, Stirling, Scotland and Lake Windermere, Cumbria. In London, an unparalleled programme of free events is being planned by the Mayor's Office working in partnership with artists and performers, which will take place in all 33 boroughs aimed at creating unforgettable experiences and memories for anyone in the city during the festival. Join us in the UK during this very special year!

Itinerary of the Month

Guests joining our Kent Landscapes tour 17 – 21 June, 2012 can enjoy the 2012 Broadstairs Dickens Festival as part of the tour. The festival includes a variety of special events, a production of one of Dickens' novels and people about the town wear Victorian dress. In 2012, the county of Kent marks the Bicentenary of the birth of one of Britain’s greatest novelists and storytellers, Charles Dickens. You can visit the real-life setting that fired his imagination throughout Kent!

SGT: small group touring for those who want an interesting off the beaten track adventure!