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Croatia's Istrian Riviera and Lake Bled

Discover the treasures beside the blue Adriatic - Roman glories, stunning scenery and one of Europe’s most beautiful lakes.

Spend a week in a beautifully appointed shore-side hotel in the genteel, colourful resort of Lovran - a favourite destination of the Viennese elite during the Habsburg Empire, and now one of Croatia’s premier holiday havens - and join three marvellous included excursions. You’ll enjoy the delights of the Istrian Riviera, journey into beautiful Slovenia to the beautiful shores of Lake Bled and spend a wonderful day in the spectacular surroundings of Croatia's glorious Plitvice National Park.

Price

from £1559 /pp

was £1949
Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

4 included
Meals

14 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £296.66 per month.

High shot of waterfalls in front of a dark turquoise body of water, surrounded by forested hills. In the forefront is a piece of rock and trees.

Witness the waterfalls and breathtaking scenery in Plitvice National Park

Explore the pretty fishing port of Rovinj

Birds eye view of a fjord, with three sail boats sailing close together in a line. Either side of the fjord is forested land.

Seek out the remarkable Lim Fjord, the one-time hideaway of Captain Morgan

Shot of a church on a small bit of forested land on water, there is a pathway leading up to the church which has some people and boats at the bottom. Behind, there are mountains and clouds, under a blue sky.

Visit the exquisite, emerald-green Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most charming attraction

Today is free to enjoy the facilities and explore the delights of Lovran. A popular destination for the nobility of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Lovran has a rich history dating back to the Roman era and is the perfect destination for peace and tranquillity. Sit and relax with a drink in St George’s square and people-watch.

On the first of our included tours you'll see some of the beauty of the Istrian peninsula in the company of our friendly tour manager. Highlights will include bustling Pula, the provincial capital famed for its vast Roman amphitheatre, the immense arches of which tower over the city’s port and ancient centre. You’ll also discover remarkable Lim Fjord, a wooded gash in the coastline that, according to local legend, once served as a hiding place for Welsh pirate (and later governor of Jamaica) Captain Henry Morgan. You’ll visit stunning Rovinj, which rises Venice-like out of the water, its narrow streets and pastel-painted buildings leading ever upwards to the Baroque church of St Euphemia. Make the climb to enjoy the tremendous view, before returning to the harbourfront below, perhaps to enjoy a well-deserved ice-cream.

Today’s long but memorable excursion takes you north through scenic countryside into Slovenia, and past the country’s capital Ljubljana, to beautiful Lake Bled. Ringed by forested hills and looking out across the usually still waters to an island crowned by a Baroque church, Bled itself is a wonderful resort town surrounded by nature's glories. Enjoy the views of Bled Castle, which overlooks the town from a lofty perch on the opposite shore, before spending time enjoying the lakeside resort. Stop for lunch (payable locally), or perhaps take gondola-like pletna across to the island (payable locally).

You’ll return to Lovran this evening in time for dinner.

Rest and relax in and around your hotel, today, or join our optional boat tour to explore two contrasting islands lying off the beautiful Croatian coast. Board your vessel and head out into the Kvarner Gulf. Your first stop will be Krk (pronounced "Kirk") a former Roman and Venetian outpost, and the largest island in the Gulf (and indeed the entire Adriatic). Across a narrow strait, Cres ("Tsress") is slightly smaller and less inhabited than its neighbour. Explore the historic fishing port of Beli, charmingly set on a hilltop overlooking its picturesque harbour.

During the day, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a traditional Croatian 'fish picnic' prepared by the crew of your boat.

The last of our included excursions takes you inland to Plitvice - justifiably Croatia’s most celebrated and most visited natural attraction. Here, 16 bodies of water are surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and linked by a series of rushing waterfalls and rapids that tumble down the ancient, time-weathered terraces. After a drive through the beautiful scenery of Croatia’s interior, you’ll spend time exploring the park on foot before returning to Lovran this evening.

Spend a final day in Lovran or join our final tour and cross the border into Slovenia once again, heading to the rolling Karst region, which has lent its name to anywhere in the world where underground streams and caves are found.

Today, you’ll visit the giant chasm at Postojna to travel two miles underground by train then walk with a personal audio-guide through a wonderfully illuminated netherworld of stalactites and stalagmites where the strange ‘human fish’ – a tiny amphibian – lives out its sightless life. After a fascinating visit, you’ll journey to Predjama Castle, a remarkable Renaissance castle that clings to a sheer cliff-face at the mouth of another of the region's immense caves, its upper floor stairwells carved from the bedrock.

Return to Lovran to enjoy dinner and the last evening of your holiday.

Today is entirely at leisure, and you'll be free to spend it however you see fit. With its mild climate, blue-flag beaches and charming seaside restaurants, Selce is one of Croatia's most popular coastal resorts and looks out at the island of Krk across the Kvarner Gulf.

On the first of our included tours you'll see some of the beauty of the Istrian peninsula in the company of our friendly tour manager. Highlights will include bustling Pula, the provincial capital famed for its vast Roman amphitheatre, the immense arches of which tower over the city’s port and ancient centre. You’ll also discover remarkable Lim Fjord, a wooded gash in the coastline that, according to local legend, once served as a hiding place for Welsh pirate (and later governor of Jamaica) Captain Henry Morgan. You’ll visit stunning Rovinj, which rises Venice-like out of the water, its narrow streets and pastel-painted buildings leading ever upwards to the Baroque church of St Euphemia. Make the climb to enjoy the tremendous view, before returning to the harbourfront below, perhaps to enjoy a well-deserved ice-cream.

Today’s long but memorable excursion takes you north through scenic countryside into Slovenia, and past the country’s capital, Ljubljana, to beautiful Lake Bled. Ringed by forested hills and looking out across the usually still waters to an island crowned by a Baroque church, Bled itself is a wonderful resort town surrounded by nature's glories. Enjoy the views of Bled Castle, which overlooks the town from a lofty perch on the opposite shore, before spending time enjoying the lakeside resort. Stop for lunch (payable locally), or perhaps take a gondola-like pletna across to the island (payable locally). The energetic can even choose to row themselves!

You’ll return to Selce this evening.

Spend a final day in Selce or join our final tour and cross the border into Slovenia once again, heading to the rolling Karst region, which has lent its name to anywhere in the world where underground streams and caves are found.

Today, you’ll visit the giant chasm at Postojna to travel two miles underground by train then walk with a personal audio-guide through a wonderfully illuminated netherworld of stalactites and stalagmites where the strange ‘human fish’ – a tiny amphibian – lives out its sightless life. After a fascinating visit, you’ll journey to Predjama Castle, a remarkable Renaissance castle that clings to a sheer cliff-face at the mouth of another of the region's immense caves, its upper floor stairwells carved from the bedrock.

The last of our included excursions takes you inland to Plitvice - justifiably Croatia’s most celebrated and most visited natural attraction. Here, 16 bodies of water are surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and linked by a series of rushing waterfalls and rapids that tumble down the ancient, time-weathered terraces. After a drive through the beautiful scenery of Croatia’s interior, you’ll spend time exploring the park on foot.

Rest and relax in and around your hotel today, or depart from Selce for an optional boat excursion to Krk. This is the largest island in the Adriatic, and you'll start your journey with a welcome aperitif as you cruise through the scenic Vinodol–Velebit Channel towards Vrbnik, one of the island's most picturesque towns.

Explore Vrbnik's charming old town, with its narrow stone streets, before sitting down to lunch with a tasting of local produce at a traditional 'konoba'. After a day of culture, gastronomy and spectacular coastal views, return by boat to Selce.

Roman amphitheatre, Pula, Istria Peninsula, Croatia

Old Town, Rovinj, Istria Peninsula, Croatia

Wide angle shot of Lake Bled, showing its forested surrounding areas, and mountains in the distance. In the middle of the lake, there is a small island with trees and a towered building

Back of two pletna boats docked on Lake Bled, with forests on the other side. A large building on a hill and one on ground level, and mountains in the distance.

Bled Castle in Slovenia overlooking Lake Bled, with a small island church and surrounding forested mountains

Shot of the Plitvice Lakes, showing a waterfall with bushes at the bottom, next to a small body of water. On the right, there is a path curving to the left and mountains in the distance.

AS 475592759 Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Join an optional Krk Island excursion

Partake in an optional Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle tour

Discover Pula's stunning Roman amphitheatre

Seven nights' half-board accommodation at the four-star Hotel Excelsior, Lovran or Hotel Katarina, Selce
Visits to Pula, Rovinj and Lim Fjord on a tour of the Istrian Peninsula
Excursions to Lake Bled in Slovenia and to Plitvice National Park in Croatia
Return flights to Pula or Venice
Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1996.00 pp	8 dates available
Aberdeen	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £2119.00 was £2649.00
Aberdeen	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2301.00 was £2708.00	Only 7 places left!
Aberdeen	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2362.00 was £2779.00
Aberdeen	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2311.00 was £2719.00
Aberdeen	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2370.00 was £2789.00
Aberdeen	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2549.00 was £2999.00
Aberdeen	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2120.00 was £2495.00
Aberdeen	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1996.00 was £2349.00
Birmingham	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1615.00 pp	8 dates available
Birmingham	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £1615.00 was £2019.00
Birmingham	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1923.00 was £2263.00	Only 7 places left!
Birmingham	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2370.00 was £2789.00
Birmingham	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2022.00 was £2379.00
Birmingham	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2154.00 was £2535.00
Birmingham	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2200.00 was £2589.00
Birmingham	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1950.00 was £2295.00
Birmingham	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1639.00 was £1929.00
Bristol	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1788.00 pp	8 dates available
Bristol	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £1788.00 was £2235.00
Bristol	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2007.00 was £2362.00	Only 7 places left!
Bristol	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2115.00 was £2489.00
Bristol	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2154.00 was £2535.00
Bristol	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2307.00 was £2715.00
Bristol	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2336.00 was £2749.00
Bristol	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2098.00 was £2469.00
Bristol	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1903.00 was £2239.00
Edinburgh	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1903.00 pp	8 dates available
Edinburgh	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £1903.00 was £2379.00
Edinburgh	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2186.00 was £2572.00	Only 7 places left!
Edinburgh	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2226.00 was £2619.00
Edinburgh	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2268.00 was £2669.00
Edinburgh	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2341.00 was £2755.00
Edinburgh	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2447.00 was £2879.00
Edinburgh	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2214.00 was £2605.00
Edinburgh	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1942.00 was £2285.00
Humberside	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2166.00 pp	8 dates available
Humberside	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £2172.00 was £2715.00
Humberside	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2471.00 was £2908.00	Only 7 places left!
Humberside	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2511.00 was £2955.00
Humberside	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2409.00 was £2835.00
Humberside	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2438.00 was £2869.00
Humberside	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2579.00 was £3035.00
Humberside	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2302.00 was £2709.00
Humberside	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £2166.00 was £2549.00
Inverness	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2047.00 pp	8 dates available
Inverness	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £2127.00 was £2659.00
Inverness	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2593.00 was £3051.00	Only 7 places left!
Inverness	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2285.00 was £2689.00
Inverness	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2469.00 was £2905.00
Inverness	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2464.00 was £2899.00
Inverness	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2443.00 was £2875.00
Inverness	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2154.00 was £2535.00
Inverness	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £2047.00 was £2409.00
London Gatwick	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1559.00 pp	8 dates available
London Gatwick	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £1559.00 was £1949.00
London Gatwick	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1748.00 was £2057.00	Only 7 places left!
London Gatwick	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2132.00 was £2509.00
London Gatwick	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1950.00 was £2295.00
London Gatwick	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2073.00 was £2439.00
London Gatwick	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2112.00 was £2485.00
London Gatwick	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1903.00 was £2239.00
London Gatwick	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1695.00 was £1995.00
London Stansted	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1564.00 pp	8 dates available
London Stansted	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £1564.00 was £1955.00
London Stansted	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1798.00 was £2116.00	Only 7 places left!
London Stansted	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1928.00 was £2269.00
London Stansted	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1971.00 was £2319.00
London Stansted	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2124.00 was £2499.00
London Stansted	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2141.00 was £2519.00
London Stansted	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1874.00 was £2205.00
London Stansted	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1610.00 was £1895.00
Manchester	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1668.00 pp	8 dates available
Manchester	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £1668.00 was £2085.00
Manchester	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1972.00 was £2320.00	Only 7 places left!
Manchester	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2574.00 was £3029.00
Manchester	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2120.00 was £2495.00
Manchester	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2294.00 was £2699.00
Manchester	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2251.00 was £2649.00
Manchester	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1984.00 was £2335.00
Manchester	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1755.00 was £2065.00
Newcastle	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1756.00 pp	8 dates available
Newcastle	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £1756.00 was £2195.00
Newcastle	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1968.00 was £2316.00	Only 7 places left!
Newcastle	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2078.00 was £2445.00
Newcastle	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2124.00 was £2499.00
Newcastle	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2277.00 was £2679.00
Newcastle	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2302.00 was £2709.00
Newcastle	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2064.00 was £2429.00
Newcastle	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1874.00 was £2205.00
Norwich	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2064.00 pp	8 dates available
Norwich	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £2380.00 was £2975.00
Norwich	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2471.00 was £2908.00	Only 7 places left!
Norwich	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2341.00 was £2755.00
Norwich	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2375.00 was £2795.00
Norwich	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2494.00 was £2935.00
Norwich	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2540.00 was £2989.00
Norwich	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2273.00 was £2675.00
Norwich	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £2064.00 was £2429.00
Teesside International	April 2027 - October 2027		from £2197.00 pp	8 dates available
Teesside International	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	No Single Supplement from £2511.00 was £3139.00
Teesside International	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2379.00 was £2799.00	Only 7 places left!
Teesside International	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2341.00 was £2755.00
Teesside International	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2379.00 was £2799.00
Teesside International	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		from £2566.00 was £3019.00
Teesside International	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2554.00 was £3005.00
Teesside International	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2379.00 was £2799.00
Teesside International	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £2197.00 was £2585.00

Hotel Excelsior, Lovran Lovran, Croatia Ringed by trees and facing the Adriatic Sea, this sleek hotel encompasses an expansive outdoor saltwater swimming pool and offers access to the sea.

Hotel Katarina, Selce Selce, Croatia This delightful, four-star hotel offers a comfortable and convenient base from which to soak up the wonders of Croatia’s Istrian Riviera.

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

An Airport Development Fee has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You will be required to pay this charge at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Blackpool, Newquay and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but it is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport's website for further information.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational.

EES is a digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay across the external borders of most European countries. It replaces passport stamping. When you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system registers your entry and exit, and you will only need to complete this biometric registration on your first entry into Europe.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operation at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side.

The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.

For further information please visit the ABTA website.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen countries.

The ETIAS system is not live yet with no expected date given at present. But when launched, British nationals will need an ETIAS visa waiver before travelling to the EU. We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

The latest information can be found at www.etias.com.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

Offer Terms & Conditions

*15% off Black Friday discount applies to new escorted tour bookings made from 4th November 2026 to 1st December 2026 inclusive, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing. This offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes River Cruises, Wimbledon tours, Andre Rieu concert breaks and Edinburgh Tattoo. Premier Collection Holidays are discounted at 10%.

This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion or concession. Prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to the original tour price (excluding any discounts already applied, extras and holiday insurance) at the time of booking. This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Newmarket Holidays reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any tour. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

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