Carcassonne, Avignon & Beautiful Provence

Name: Carcassonne, Avignon and Beautiful Provence
Brand: Newmarket Holidays
SKU: 99355

Carcassonne, Avignon & Beautiful Provence

The rolling countryside of Languedoc and Provence, with their historic, UNESCO-listed crowning glories, all thrillingly brought to life.

Including a guided tour of walled fortress-citadel Carcassonne – one of France’s greatest medieval glories – as well as visits to the stunning papal city of Avignon, with its monumental Palais and fabled bridge, the spectacular Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and a cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi, this is a hugely popular escorted tour to one of France’s most scenic corners. An optional tour takes in beautiful coastal Collioure and former Roman capital Narbonne.

The ancient Roman Pont du Gard Aqueduct in Southern France

Experience a full day visit to majestic Avignon and the stunning Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard

View of a canal with rows of trees on either side, with bright green leaves that curve in towards each other and cover up the sky. A pathway on the right side.

Board a delightful cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi

Wide angle shot of a large brown castle on the top of a forested hill, in front of a blue sky.

Set off on a guided walking tour of historic, walled Carcassonne, including the inner Chateau and the beautiful church of St Nazaire

Outdoor seating outside The Palais Des Papes, that has white umbrellas, street lighting and trees above. A cream, wide manor is at the end of the road, and the edge of palace on the left.

Join an optional tour of Collioure and Narbonne and enjoy wine tasting

Join our guide for a fascinating included walking tour of the mesmerising city of Carcassonne, one of the most striking walled settlements in the whole of Europe, with its remarkably preserved, double-walled Cité the jewel in a sparkling crown. Restored in the mid-19th-century, the fairy-tale bastion includes the inner Château Comtal and the beautiful church of St-Nazaire, from the tower of which the views over the fortress are spectacular. Wander the narrow, sometimes steep, streets of this medieval enclave, with its colourful cafés, restaurants and craft shops squeezed into its tiny buildings, or perhaps take in the views from the city walls.

After the tour, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure. Beneath the turrets of the Cité and across the languid River Aude, the equally charming Ville Basse, the second of Carcassonne’s two ‘towns’, offers a wider variety of places in which to enjoy lunch or dinner in charming surroundings.

Continue your exploration of historic Carcassonne under your own steam or join today’s optional full-day escorted excursion to France’s south-west corner, beginning with a visit to Narbonne – once the Roman capital of all of southern Gaul. Here, you can explore the town's imposing 13th-century cathedral, walk along its central canal and discover the sections of the famed Roman road, Via Domitia, hidden beneath the main square. After free time in Narbonne, continue to the exquisite port-town of Collioure. Once the home of Henri Matisse, and with its palm-fringed promenade curving around the bay, this is an especially attractive coastal settlement, overlooked by the monumental Château-Royal.

You'll then take to historic Domaine de l'Hospitalet, high up on the protected limestone massif of La Clape, overlooking the Mediterranean, for a tasting of various regional wines, before returning to Carcassonne for the evening.

Another unforgettable, full day awaits you, as you board the coach to journey to two of southern France’s most sparkling jewels. Take in first the breath-taking, three-tiered Roman aqueduct, the stunning Pont du Gard, the towering stone watercourse straddling the River Gard granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1985 and regarded as a masterpiece of Roman engineering.

Continue to historic Avignon, encircled by its ancient low walls, and dominated by its monumental centrepiece, the fortified Palais des Papes, 14th-century home to popes, cardinals and a court of assorted princes, barons and other nobility who helped the city build a dubious reputation as one of medieval Europe’s most decadent and ‘colourful’ enclaves. Don’t miss the curious half-bridge of St-Bénézet – the ‘Pont d’Avignon’ of the famous French folk song – that juts out into the fast-flowing waters of the River Rhône, as it winds its way towards the Mediterranean. Avignon’s bustling main square, the place de l’Horloge, is lined with cafés and restaurants, perfect places in which to rest and relax awhile.

A picturesque view of Canal de la Robine in Narbonne

Low angle shot of a beige coloured stone palace, lit up with amber lights on the front. With pointy turrets in the middle and battlements on the left side. In front of a bright blue night sky.

Tree-lined Canal de la Robine in Narbonne, France

Bird's eye view of the Castle Of Carcassonne. Surrounded by trees and grass, and a pathway that loops around the castle. The castle has towers with red and blue turrets, and a distant view of a town can be seen behind it, under a grey/blue sky.

View of the Pont D’Avignon bridge, with the river water in the forefront and a boat coming from the right. In the distance, on the other side of the bridge is a grey palace. The sky is blue.

Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the Ibis Carcassonne Est Hotel, Carcassonne (upgrade hotels available for a supplement)
Return flights to France
Walking tour of Carcassone
Pont du Gard tour
Included Avignon tour
Canal du Midi cruise
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	July 2025 - October 2026		from £905 pp	14 dates available
Aberdeen	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
Aberdeen	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,013 was £1,125	Only 1 place left!
Aberdeen	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,255 was £1,394	Hurry, selling fast!
Aberdeen	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,139 was £1,339
Aberdeen	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,062 was £1,179	Hurry, selling fast!
Aberdeen	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,186 was £1,395
Aberdeen	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,238 was £1,375
Aberdeen	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,125 was £1,249
Aberdeen	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,211 was £1,345
Aberdeen	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,161 was £1,289
Aberdeen	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £1,175 was £1,305
Aberdeen	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,067 was £1,185
Aberdeen	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,067 was £1,185
Aberdeen	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,067 was £1,185
Aberdeen	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £905 was £1,005
Belfast City George Best	July 2025 - October 2026		from £963 pp	14 dates available
Belfast City George Best	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
Belfast City George Best	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,346 was £1,495	Only 1 place left!
Belfast City George Best	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,305 was £1,450	Hurry, selling fast!
Belfast City George Best	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,220 was £1,435
Belfast City George Best	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,134 was £1,259	Hurry, selling fast!
Belfast City George Best	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,207 was £1,419
Belfast City George Best	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,310 was £1,455
Belfast City George Best	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,184 was £1,315
Belfast City George Best	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,283 was £1,425
Belfast City George Best	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,157 was £1,285
Belfast City George Best	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £1,067 was £1,185
Belfast City George Best	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,089 was £1,209
Belfast City George Best	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,116 was £1,239
Belfast City George Best	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £963 was £1,069
Belfast City George Best	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,013 was £1,125
Bristol	July 2025 - October 2026		from £753 pp	14 dates available
Bristol	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
Bristol	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £995 was £1,105	Only 1 place left!
Bristol	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,053 was £1,170	Hurry, selling fast!
Bristol	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £841 was £989
Bristol	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £842 was £935	Hurry, selling fast!
Bristol	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £753 was £885
Bristol	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,130 was £1,255
Bristol	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £918 was £1,019
Bristol	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £923 was £1,025
Bristol	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £923 was £1,025
Bristol	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £923 was £1,025
Bristol	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £932 was £1,035
Bristol	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £932 was £1,035
Bristol	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £932 was £1,035
Bristol	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £846 was £939
Cardiff	July 2025 - October 2026		from £963 pp	14 dates available
Cardiff	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
Cardiff	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,085 was £1,205	Only 1 place left!
Cardiff	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,210 was £1,344	Hurry, selling fast!
Cardiff	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,105 was £1,299
Cardiff	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,089 was £1,209	Hurry, selling fast!
Cardiff	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,071 was £1,259
Cardiff	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,368 was £1,519
Cardiff	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,121 was £1,245
Cardiff	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,238 was £1,375
Cardiff	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £999 was £1,109
Cardiff	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £1,071 was £1,189
Cardiff	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,044 was £1,159
Cardiff	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £999 was £1,109
Cardiff	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £999 was £1,109
Cardiff	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £963 was £1,069
Glasgow	July 2025 - October 2026		from £896 pp	14 dates available
Glasgow	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
Glasgow	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,247 was £1,385	Only 1 place left!
Glasgow	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,354 was £1,504	Hurry, selling fast!
Glasgow	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,207 was £1,419
Glasgow	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,089 was £1,209	Hurry, selling fast!
Glasgow	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,147 was £1,349
Glasgow	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,238 was £1,375
Glasgow	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,112 was £1,235
Glasgow	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,197 was £1,329
Glasgow	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,116 was £1,239
Glasgow	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £999 was £1,109
Glasgow	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £896 was £995
Glasgow	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £896 was £995
Glasgow	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £896 was £995
Glasgow	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £896 was £995
Humberside	July 2025 - October 2026		from £1,143 pp	14 dates available
Humberside	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
Humberside	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,179 was £1,309	Only 1 place left!
Humberside	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,314 was £1,460	Hurry, selling fast!
Humberside	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,152 was £1,355
Humberside	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,143 was £1,269	Hurry, selling fast!
Humberside	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,169 was £1,375
Humberside	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,269 was £1,409
Humberside	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,341 was £1,489
Humberside	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,283 was £1,425
Humberside	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,287 was £1,429
Humberside	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £1,287 was £1,429
Humberside	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,242 was £1,379
Humberside	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,242 was £1,379
Humberside	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,242 was £1,379
Humberside	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,202 was £1,335
Leeds Bradford	July 2025 - October 2026		from £1,008 pp	14 dates available
Leeds Bradford	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
Leeds Bradford	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,179 was £1,309	Only 1 place left!
Leeds Bradford	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,341 was £1,490	Hurry, selling fast!
Leeds Bradford	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,283 was £1,509
Leeds Bradford	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,233 was £1,369	Hurry, selling fast!
Leeds Bradford	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,322 was £1,555
Leeds Bradford	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,238 was £1,375
Leeds Bradford	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,283 was £1,425
Leeds Bradford	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,220 was £1,355
Leeds Bradford	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,008 was £1,119
Leeds Bradford	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £1,049 was £1,165
Leeds Bradford	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,044 was £1,159
Leeds Bradford	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,031 was £1,145
Leeds Bradford	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,031 was £1,145
Leeds Bradford	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,035 was £1,149
London City	July 2025 - October 2026		from £963 pp	14 dates available
London City	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
London City	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,004 was £1,115	Only 1 place left!
London City	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,192 was £1,324	Hurry, selling fast!
London City	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,088 was £1,279
London City	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,071 was £1,189	Hurry, selling fast!
London City	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,169 was £1,375
London City	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,319 was £1,465
London City	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,125 was £1,249
London City	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,220 was £1,355
London City	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £963 was £1,069
London City	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £1,031 was £1,145
London City	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £972 was £1,079
London City	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £972 was £1,079
London City	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £972 was £1,079
London City	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £999 was £1,109
London Heathrow	July 2025 - October 2026		from £752 pp	14 dates available
London Heathrow	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
London Heathrow	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,575 was £1,749	Only 1 place left!
London Heathrow	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,525 was £1,694	Hurry, selling fast!
London Heathrow	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,079 was £1,269
London Heathrow	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,076 was £1,195	Hurry, selling fast!
London Heathrow	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,079 was £1,269
London Heathrow	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £752 was £835
London Heathrow	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,058 was £1,175
London Heathrow	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £954 was £1,059
London Heathrow	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £954 was £1,059
London Heathrow	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £977 was £1,085
London Heathrow	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £950 was £1,055
London Heathrow	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £950 was £1,055
London Heathrow	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £950 was £1,055
London Heathrow	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £950 was £1,055
London Stansted	April 2026 - October 2026		from £878 pp	9 dates available
London Stansted	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £909 was £1,009
London Stansted	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £918 was £1,019
London Stansted	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £891 was £989
London Stansted	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £963 was £1,069
London Stansted	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £945 was £1,049
London Stansted	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £878 was £975
London Stansted	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £878 was £975
London Stansted	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £918 was £1,019
London Stansted	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £878 was £975
Newcastle	July 2025 - October 2026		from £932 pp	14 dates available
Newcastle	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
Newcastle	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,049 was £1,165	Only 1 place left!
Newcastle	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,183 was £1,314	Hurry, selling fast!
Newcastle	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,067 was £1,255
Newcastle	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,098 was £1,219	Hurry, selling fast!
Newcastle	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,093 was £1,285
Newcastle	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,130 was £1,255
Newcastle	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,098 was £1,219
Newcastle	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,211 was £1,345
Newcastle	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,094 was £1,215
Newcastle	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £1,058 was £1,175
Newcastle	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,058 was £1,175
Newcastle	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,103 was £1,225
Newcastle	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £932 was £1,035
Newcastle	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,013 was £1,125
Norwich	July 2025 - October 2026		from £1,044 pp	14 dates available
Norwich	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
Norwich	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,107 was £1,229	Only 1 place left!
Norwich	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,314 was £1,460	Hurry, selling fast!
Norwich	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,186 was £1,395
Norwich	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,112 was £1,235	Hurry, selling fast!
Norwich	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,169 was £1,375
Norwich	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,436 was £1,595
Norwich	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,283 was £1,425
Norwich	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,283 was £1,425
Norwich	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,044 was £1,159
Norwich	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £1,053 was £1,169
Norwich	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,067 was £1,185
Norwich	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,049 was £1,165
Norwich	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,067 was £1,185
Norwich	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,067 was £1,185
Southampton	July 2025 - October 2026		from £986 pp	14 dates available
Southampton	02 Jul 2025 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jul 2025 Monday			Sold out
Southampton	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,121 was £1,245	Only 1 place left!
Southampton	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,242 was £1,380	Hurry, selling fast!
Southampton	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,229 was £1,445
Southampton	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,184 was £1,315	Hurry, selling fast!
Southampton	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,215 was £1,429
Southampton	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,292 was £1,435
Southampton	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,170 was £1,299
Southampton	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,301 was £1,445
Southampton	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,116 was £1,239
Southampton	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £1,089 was £1,209
Southampton	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,094 was £1,215
Southampton	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,067 was £1,185
Southampton	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £986 was £1,095
Southampton	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,044 was £1,159
Teesside International	September 2025 - October 2026		from £1,008 pp	14 dates available
Teesside International	03 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 08 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,116 was £1,239	Only 1 place left!
Teesside International	17 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 22 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,300 was £1,444	Hurry, selling fast!
Teesside International	24 Sep 2025 Wednesday 6 days 29 Sep 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,164 was £1,369
Teesside International	01 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 06 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,107 was £1,229	Hurry, selling fast!
Teesside International	15 Oct 2025 Wednesday 6 days 20 Oct 2025 Monday	Late Escape	from £1,122 was £1,319
Teesside International	15 Apr 2026 Wednesday 6 days 20 Apr 2026 Monday		from £1,152 was £1,279
Teesside International	06 May 2026 Wednesday 6 days 11 May 2026 Monday		from £1,170 was £1,299
Teesside International	03 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 08 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,206 was £1,339
Teesside International	17 Jun 2026 Wednesday 6 days 22 Jun 2026 Monday		from £1,035 was £1,149
Teesside International	01 Jul 2026 Wednesday 6 days 06 Jul 2026 Monday		from £1,067 was £1,185
Teesside International	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 07 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,044 was £1,159
Teesside International	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 21 Sep 2026 Monday		from £1,058 was £1,175
Teesside International	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,013 was £1,125
Teesside International	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday		from £1,008 was £1,119

Ibis Carcassonne Est, Carcassonne Carcassonne, FranceLocated on the outskirts of Carcassone, a local bus service connects the hotel to the town. Or for the energetic, the town centre a 30-minute walk. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. Cosy rooms have satellite TVs and air conditioning.

Star rating
3 star hotel

Mercure Carcassonne, Porte De La Cité Exterior Dining

Mercure Carcassonne Porte de la Cite, Carcassonne Carcassonne, FranceThe Mercure is ideally situated at the foot of the medieval city, within walking distance of one of its ancient gates.

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Cerise Residence, Carcassonne Carcassone, FranceCerise Carcassonne Sud is a 10-minute walk from the historical centre, encompasses a lift and indoor swimming pool. Each studio apartment features a kitchenette and air-con, and breakfast is served in Mansion House.

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Hotel de la Cité, Carcassonne CarcassonneSet in the centre of Carcassonne’s stunning medieval citadel, this boutique hotel offers unparalleled views of the surrounding landscapes and the perfect base from which to explore the city’s finest attractions.

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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 return home (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.

EES is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. Once introduced, when you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.

The EES scheme is not live yet - the latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live, ensure you are familiar with the process.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operational 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. For further information please visit the ABTA website here.

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

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 counties.

The ETIAS system is not live yet - the latest information can be found at www.etias.com. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live (and if applicable to you), apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel.

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 here.

Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

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