New tours, new experiences for 2027
Whether you’re a casual holidaymaker or have explored every destination under the sun, there are still hundreds of fascinating experiences to enjoy over the coming years.
As we approach the halfway point of the year, we’re looking ahead to the breathtaking experiences yet to come in 2027 and beyond. With that in mind, we’re excited to offer several exciting new destinations for the very first time, from the ‘Green Isle’ of Ischia to the ultra-modern highlights of Malaysia and Singapore.
Our other new tours delve deeper into customer favourites, including the Austrian Alps, Czechia and Canada’s coastal treasures. Here are just a few of the brand-new experiences you can look forward to.
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Discovering Italy’s idyllic ‘Green Isle’
While Naples and Pompeii are perhaps better known than Ischia, the majestic ‘Green Isle’ is every bit as impressive as its mainland neighbours and is well worth a trip in its own right. Best known for its medieval wonders and coastal gardens, Ischia is easily accessed with a short ferry crossing and promises the perfect day trip to enhance any itinerary in Southern Italy.
Amongst the island’s many highlights, the vast Aragonese Castle is a must-see and offers the perfect introduction to the local legends, love stories and dramatic history that make Ischia what it is today. Better yet, after visiting the castle, you’ll also have easy access to the charming, cobbled villages, and coastal gardens that line the island’s shores.
Our new recommended tour: Positano, Ischia & the Amalfi Coast
Scaling the tallest mountain of the Austrian Alps
With its quintessentially Austrian culture, Belle Epoque cities and spectacular mountain scenery, Austria’s Eastern Alps remain a popular choice. When it comes to sightseeing destinations though, there’s no competition. Standing nearly 4,000 meters above sea level, Großglockner, which is also the Austrian Alps tallest peak, offers some of the country’s most enchanting views.
The mountain’s High Alpine Road is one of Europe's great mountain drives, climbing to over 2,500 metres through some of the Eastern Alps' most spectacular scenery. Whether you're looking out over the Pasterze Glacier or watching the snow-capped peaks glisten in the afternoon light, this is the sort of destination that reminds you why you travel in the first place.
Our new recommended tour: Austria – Salzburg & the Eastern Alps
Marvelling at Germany’s most dramatic landscapes from above
Though it may not be as famous as the Black Forest or the Wadden Sea, Saxon Switzerland National Park, nestled on the Czech border, is worth its weight in gold when it comes to natural beauty. With its ranging forested hills, vast table mountains, and the winding River Elbe cutting a path through the landscapes, this delightful reserve is ideal for a nature-centred experience in the south of Germany.
Of the park’s many attractions, the peculiar Bastei, a collection of jagged sandstone pillars which have been shaped by erosion across millennia, stand out. Better yet, visitors can see the stones up close with a walk along the Bastei’s stone bridge before soaking up exquisite views. Whether you’re visiting Saxony for its colourful history or the inner-city highlights, this lesser-known spot may surprise you and become the trip’s overall highlight.
Our new recommended tour: Prague, Dresden & Colditz Castle
Sailing the Danube at sunset
With its rich thermal bath culture and timeless beauty, Budapest is a city which has captured the hearts of countless visitors over the centuries, and it’s easy to see why. From hilltop Buda, the city’s castle-strewn first ‘half’, to cosmopolitan Pest, with its bustling central markets and neon-lit attractions, the Hungarian capital offers a truly unique blend of history and modernity.
One of the best ways to explore Budapest is from the water, and though the Danube’s landmarks might be impressive in the daylight, at sunset they take on a completely different dimension. As the sun drops, the city’s grand riverside facades and popular landmarks, now bathed in golden light, are reflected in the water’s surface, making for a truly memorable sightseeing experience.
Our new recommended tour: The Spirit of Budapest & the Danube
Hearing Romania’s largest pipe organ live in concert
Transylvania, the legendary setting of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, is home to more than just its vampire folklore, and some of the most memorable experiences in Romania can be found amongst its charming rural towns. From fortified Bran Castle to elegant Sinaia, the ‘Pearl of the Carpathians’, there are plenty of fascinating discoveries to be made in this charming region.
Of the region’s highlights, few are as unique as Brașov’s Black Church, which houses the largest pipe organ in Romania. Though the Gothic architecture is worth a visit in its own right, hearing the remarkable acoustics ring with classical symphonies at one of the church’s organ concerts is a must for any Romanian itinerary.
Our new recommended tour: Timeless Romania – Bucharest & Transylvania
Learning how to track animals on safari with an expert ranger
South Africa’s boundless natural world is impressive no matter the occasion, but it’s at its best when witnessed up close. While game drives in the heart of the bush promise no shortage of memorable moments and thrills, being able to understand the landscape well enough to read it makes a world of difference to your safari experience.
In the acclaimed Mabula Game Reserve, expert rangers are always on hand to take you beyond the usual game drive routes, and they’ll often show you how to identify tracks, interpret animal behaviour, and move through the bush with purpose. It's a skill that offers a fresh perspective on the bushveld, and the kind of knowledge that stays with you long after you've left the reserve.
Our new recommended tour: On Safari in South Africa – Mabula’s Kingfisher Villa – Premier Collection
Joining a leopard safari in the wild Jawai
Known for its historic royal palaces and heritage sites, Rajasthan is a popular choice for those looking for more authentic experiences beyond India’s famed Golden Triangle. Despite the vast Thar Desert covering roughly 60% of this northern province, something that often surprises visitors is the rich biodiversity that exists amongst its hills and riverside oases.
Jawai, with its granite outcrops and shallow riverbeds, is the ideal choice to see the region’s wildlife first-hand and is famed for its abundant leopard population. In addition to the big cats, the region also boasts mugger crocodiles, sambar deer and hundreds of bird species, making it a strong option for a safari with a difference.
Our recommended tour: India’s Rajasthan – Forts & Maharajas – Premier Collection
Exploring the world’s largest indoor garden
Crowning Singapore’s neon-lit skyline, The Gardens by the Bay is one of the city-state's most ambitious projects, spanning 250 acres across the Marina Bay waterfront. At its centre sit two extraordinary conservatories, the Flower Dome, with its vertical gardens, and the Cloud Forest, which features tropical plants from highland environments around the world.
Together they form the world's largest indoor garden, and the scale and ambition of the place genuinely has to be seen to be believed. The Cloud Forest in particular, is unlike anything else in Singapore and combines scientific innovation with timeless natural beauty in a truly memorable way.
Our new recommended tour: Malaysia, Singapore & Desaru Beach Escape – Premier Collection
Soaking up the panorama along Canada’s Cabot Trail
Winding for 185 miles around the highlands of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, the Cabot Trail is widely considered one of the great scenic drives in North America. With unobstructed views of the Cape Breton Highlands and a number of quaint fishing villages that have lined the shores for centuries, the road promises the perfect introduction to Atlantic Canada.
The route’s striking landscapes are what most travellers come for, and they certainly don't disappoint. Cliffs drop sharply to the ocean, forests stretch inland towards the highlands, and on a clear day the sense of space is extraordinary. It's the kind of landscape that makes the miles feel worthwhile, and one that stays with you long after the drive is done.
Our new recommended tour: The Spirit of the Atlantic Coast and Eastern Canada
Spotting whales off the coast of Vancouver Island
The waters around Vancouver Island are among the most biodiverse marine environments in the North American continent, and regularly see orcas, humpbacks and grey whales moving through its channels. It's a coastline that has sustained Indigenous communities for thousands of years, and the wildlife remains as abundant as ever.
A boat trip out into these waters promises some of the best chances of whale sightings in the world and offers the perfect contrast to the wildlife-spotting opportunities back ashore. Seeing the numerous marine species in the open water highlights the drama, elegance and raw power of the natural world in a truly unique way.
Our new recommended tour: Canada’s Pacific Coast Wildlife & Vancouver Island
Make next year one to remember with Newmarket Holidays
Feeling inspired? For more details on each of our brand-new featured tours or to secure your spot in 2027 or beyond, give one of our friendly holiday planners a call today. If you’ve already got a destination on your travel wish-list, we also offer a wide range of escorted tours, spanning six continents, and you can browse them all on our dedicated destinations page.
