KEY POINTS
- Kensington Tours launches expanded family and multigenerational itineraries featuring cultural, immersive experiences.
- New trips include destinations like Italy, Japan, Costa Rica and Greece with activities for all ages.
- The offerings respond to rising demand for slower-paced, hands-on travel across generations.
Luxury travel specialist Kensington Tours has introduced a suite of new family- and multigenerational vacation itineraries for 2026. The expanded portfolio prioritizes culturally rich, immersive experiences that can engage travelers of all ages and mobility levels.
Company leaders say the new offerings reflect broader shifts in how families plan vacations. Market data shows multigenerational travel is increasingly common, especially for longer summer trips that bring grandparents, parents and children together.
Among the highlighted itineraries is “Italy for Families.” This trip includes interactive activities suited to multiple generations, such as a guided Colosseum visit with gladiator training. Families also explore Florence with a hands-on pizza class and enjoy a gondola ride plus a guided scavenger hunt in Venice.
For travelers seeking a luxury version of Italy, the “Italy Ultra Luxe” itinerary adds deeper cultural access. Experiences include visits with archaeologists at historic ruins and a scenic self-drive along the Appian Way in a vintage Alfa Romeo.
In Asia, the “Japan Family Fun” trip blends pop culture and history across Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka. Featured activities include manga drawing workshops and samurai sword dance lessons paired with local sightseeing. In Osaka, families will sample street food with local guides to explore culture through cuisine.
Nature-based experiences are also part of the new lineup. The “Costa Rica Rainforest to Beach for Families” itinerary invites travelers to traverse hanging bridges, explore a volcano landscape and hike cloud forests in Monteverde.
Greece is covered through two fresh options. “Unseen Greece: A Hidden Island” highlights island culture in Athens, Paros, Mykonos and Milos. A separate Peloponnese itinerary explores historic mainland sites, including Sparta, Olympia and picturesque Arcadian villages.
Families with a taste for the Southern Hemisphere can choose the “New Zealand Family Vacation,” which blends cinematic landscapes with outdoor recreation. Activities range from exploring Hobbiton movie sets to Maori cultural experiences in Rotorua and Queenstown.
The new travels are tailored to meet diverse interests and mobility levels across generations. Kensington says its itineraries emphasize local guides, slower travel pacing and hands-on cultural engagement. They’re designed to appeal to families seeking both adventure and meaningful connection.
Industry data indicates that multigenerational trips make up a growing share of family travel bookings. Research suggests that travelers are planning further in advance and looking for experiences that accommodate both comfort and exploration.
Kensington’s expanded offerings respond to this trend by crafting experiences that balance education, culture and relaxation. The operator believes its new trips will resonate with groups looking to make shared memories across generations.
