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The Italian Dolomites

Explore one of Europe’s most special corners as you journey through a picture-book land of vineyards, orchards and castles.

Enjoy discovering the joys of life in the slow lane in this part-Italian-speaking, small part-German-speaking, sun-kissed region. Journey, from your hotel base near the shores of Italy’s most beautiful lake, on an interesting mix of rail and cableways. Visit charming towns and villages that radiate the warmth and sense of well-being created by their idyllic Alpine surroundings, and enjoy some of Italy’s most delicious food and wine along the way.

Price

from £1316 /pp

was £1549
Flights included
Dates Available

May 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

11 airports
Excursions & Visits

6 included
Meals

14 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £277.77 per month.

AS 305233445 Vineyards, Santa Maddalena, Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy

Visit Bolzano and enjoy a cable-car ride

Renon railway, Renon, South Tyrol, Northern Italy

Ride the Renon narrow-gauge railway to Collabro

Aerial view of the old town of Trento, Trentino, Italy

Travel to delightful Trento on an optional excursion

Waterfront in Torbole, Lake Garda, showing pavement and buildings and mountains in the distance

Optional excursion around Lake Garda

Fly to Italy, meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel on the shores of Lake Molveno. Idyllically set in the shadow of the soaring Brenta Dolomites, Molveno is a haven for nature-lovers and a climbers’ Mecca, and a perfect base from which to explore this very special region.

Enjoy a first dinner in the hotel this evening.

The first day of your Italian escape sees you head across the vineyard-covered Rotaliana plain to historic Mezzolombardo, which sits between two beautiful valleys, overlooked by its two castles. Board a regional train, here, for the scenic, 45-minute journey to Caldes. After passing yet more hilltop fortresses, you'll arrive in Caldes, where the restored 13th-century castle dominates the tiny, delightful, apple-growing village.

After time for lunch, you'll return to Molveno where you'll have some free time before dinner.

Today brings more opportunities to savour the delights of your hotel and of Molveno's small selection of shops and cafes. Rowing boats are available for hire if you'd like to venture out onto the pristine lake, and you can take a cable car to the heights of beautiful Pradel and the Paganella plateau beyond to wander its walking trails.

Alternatively, join today's optional excursion to the former Roman settlement of Trento, the principal town of Italian Trentino, in its mountain-backed setting. Wander the colourful streets, and don’t miss the ancient Duomo cathedral or the vast Buonconsiglio Castle, and perhaps enjoy another leisurely lunch, before completing your day with a relaxing hour or so in Levico, close to the shores of fjord-like Lake Levico.

Set in a broad valley, at the confluence of two alpine rivers, Bolzano makes drifting into holiday mode easy. Relax in countless little cafes and explore colourful shops and stores. German – and English – are widely spoken here despite this being Italy, and a leisurely lunch is more likely to consist of wurst and apfelstrudel than pizza and pasta.

After an introductory tour, you'll be free to visit the town’s South Tyrol Archaeological Museum – home to the mummified remains of Otzi (the famous Tyrolean Iceman unearthed in 1991 by two tourists). Hopefully no similar startling discoveries await you this afternoon as you enjoy your scenic journey, first aboard the Renon cable car to Soprabolzano on its sunny plateau. After the chance to take in the idyllic surroundings of the Renon Nature Park, and to see its fascinating Earth Pyramids rock formations, you'll finish your day with a ride on the historic narrow-gauge Renon railway to the mountain village of Collalbo, from where you'll return to your hotel by coach.

Enjoy another free day in Molveno and its delightful surroundings or join today’s optional excursion south to Lake Garda. Highlights of this tour will include visits to elegant Riva del Garda on the Lake's northern shore, and colourful Malcesine, from where you can take the cable car to the heights of Monte Baldo, above the famous resort town (payable locally).

It’s your final day, and you’ll set off on Italy’s steepest funicular, the Mendola Funicular. Once you’ve travelled up to the mountain station, you can take in a spectacular view of the Valle dell'Adige valley and the South Tyrolean Bassa Atesina area in the south of South Tyrol. This bright red funicular railway dates back to 1903 and was Austria’s first electronically operated cable car, and at the time, the steepest funicular in continental Europe and the longest in the world.

You’ll have a break for lunch before heading back to Molveno for a last dinner with your fellow guests.

Colourful pedal boats line a dock on Lake Molveno in Italy with a village and forested mountains in the background

Medieval Castle, Caldes, Trentino, Northern Italy

High angle view of the village of Molveno and Lake Molveno in Italy with a cable car in the forefront and the Dolomites in the background

Aerial view of Trento cathedral or duomo, Trentino, Italy

Trento from the Terrace Of Buonconsiglio Castle, Trentino, Italy

Buonconsiglio Castle, Trento, Trentino, Italy

Bolzano and Dolomite mountains, South Tyrol, Northern Italy

Bolzano Cathedral, Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy

Renon cable car, Renon, South Tyrol, Northern Italy

View of houses on the waterfront in Malcesine, Lake Garda with mountains in the distance

A scenic view of Malcesine on the shores of Lake Garda, Italy, with historic buildings, a medieval castle, and mountains in the background

Monte Baldo Cable Car, overlooking Lake Garda

View of Adige Valley from Merano to Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy

Rural landscape of South Tyrolean Unterland, South Tyrol, Italy

Sample the region’s celebrated wines in Mezzocorona

Discover medieval Bolzano – a wine-producing gem in the Dolomites

Take the rack railway from San Antonio Mendola to the Mendel Pass

Journey by rail from Mezzolombardo to Caldes

Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation
Four rail and cable journeys
Return flights to Italy
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, with specialist local guides where applicable
All mandatory local taxes and charges

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Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Belfast International	May 2027 - September 2027	from £1891.00 pp	7 dates available
Belfast International	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £2102.00 was £2474.00
Belfast International	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1891.00 was £2225.00
Belfast International	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1903.00 was £2239.00
Belfast International	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2283.00 was £2686.00
Belfast International	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2299.00 was £2705.00
Belfast International	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2069.00 was £2435.00
Belfast International	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £2268.00 was £2669.00
Birmingham	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1415.00 pp	9 dates available
Birmingham	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1640.00 was £1930.00
Birmingham	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1415.00 was £1665.00
Birmingham	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1627.00 was £1915.00
Birmingham	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1718.00 was £2022.00
Birmingham	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1653.00 was £1945.00
Birmingham	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1661.00 was £1955.00
Birmingham	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1826.00 was £2149.00
Birmingham	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1610.00 was £1895.00
Birmingham	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1707.00 was £2009.00
Bristol	May 2027 - September 2027	from £1449.00 pp	8 dates available
Bristol	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1666.00 was £1960.00
Bristol	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1449.00 was £1705.00
Bristol	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1631.00 was £1919.00
Bristol	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1769.00 was £2082.00
Bristol	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1619.00 was £1905.00
Bristol	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1741.00 was £2049.00
Bristol	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1869.00 was £2199.00
Bristol	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1631.00 was £1919.00
East Midlands	May 2027 - September 2027	from £1537.00 pp	8 dates available
East Midlands	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1708.00 was £2010.00
East Midlands	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1537.00 was £1809.00
East Midlands	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1605.00 was £1889.00
East Midlands	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1727.00 was £2032.00
East Midlands	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1750.00 was £2059.00
East Midlands	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1733.00 was £2039.00
East Midlands	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1830.00 was £2153.00
East Midlands	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1636.00 was £1925.00
Edinburgh	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1588.00 pp	9 dates available
Edinburgh	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1771.00 was £2084.00
Edinburgh	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1588.00 was £1869.00
Edinburgh	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1605.00 was £1889.00
Edinburgh	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1914.00 was £2252.00
Edinburgh	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2018.00 was £2375.00
Edinburgh	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1865.00 was £2195.00
Edinburgh	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1894.00 was £2229.00
Edinburgh	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1673.00 was £1969.00
Edinburgh	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1665.00 was £1959.00
Glasgow	May 2027 - September 2027	from £1537.00 pp	8 dates available
Glasgow	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1788.00 was £2104.00
Glasgow	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1542.00 was £1815.00
Glasgow	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1537.00 was £1809.00
Glasgow	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1773.00 was £2086.00
Glasgow	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1741.00 was £2049.00
Glasgow	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1797.00 was £2115.00
Glasgow	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1860.00 was £2189.00
Glasgow	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1644.00 was £1935.00
Leeds Bradford	May 2027 - September 2027	from £1593.00 pp	8 dates available
Leeds Bradford	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1805.00 was £2124.00
Leeds Bradford	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1593.00 was £1875.00
Leeds Bradford	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1772.00 was £2085.00
Leeds Bradford	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1960.00 was £2306.00
Leeds Bradford	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1814.00 was £2135.00
Leeds Bradford	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1801.00 was £2119.00
Leeds Bradford	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1881.00 was £2213.00
Leeds Bradford	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1716.00 was £2019.00
London Gatwick	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1316.00 pp	9 dates available
London Gatwick	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1521.00 was £1790.00
London Gatwick	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1316.00 was £1549.00
London Gatwick	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1469.00 was £1729.00
London Gatwick	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1523.00 was £1792.00
London Gatwick	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1525.00 was £1795.00
London Gatwick	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1554.00 was £1829.00
London Gatwick	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1753.00 was £2063.00
London Gatwick	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1580.00 was £1859.00
London Gatwick	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1525.00 was £1795.00
London Stansted	May 2027 - September 2027	from £1537.00 pp	8 dates available
London Stansted	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1805.00 was £2124.00
London Stansted	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1537.00 was £1809.00
London Stansted	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1644.00 was £1935.00
London Stansted	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1761.00 was £2072.00
London Stansted	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1614.00 was £1899.00
London Stansted	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1780.00 was £2095.00
London Stansted	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1855.00 was £2183.00
London Stansted	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1644.00 was £1935.00
Manchester	May 2027 - September 2027	from £1627.00 pp	8 dates available
Manchester	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1836.00 was £2160.00
Manchester	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1627.00 was £1915.00
Manchester	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1627.00 was £1915.00
Manchester	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1769.00 was £2082.00
Manchester	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1746.00 was £2055.00
Manchester	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1852.00 was £2179.00
Manchester	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1903.00 was £2239.00
Manchester	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1758.00 was £2069.00
Newcastle	May 2027 - October 2027	from £1631.00 pp	9 dates available
Newcastle	05 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 12 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1830.00 was £2154.00
Newcastle	12 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 19 May 2027 Wednesday	from £1631.00 was £1919.00
Newcastle	26 May 2027 Wednesday 8 days 02 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1678.00 was £1975.00
Newcastle	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 16 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £2050.00 was £2412.00
Newcastle	23 Jun 2027 Wednesday 8 days 30 Jun 2027 Wednesday	from £1916.00 was £2255.00
Newcastle	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 08 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1823.00 was £2145.00
Newcastle	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 22 Sep 2027 Wednesday	from £1971.00 was £2319.00
Newcastle	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 8 days 06 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1746.00 was £2055.00
Newcastle	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 8 days 20 Oct 2027 Wednesday	from £1699.00 was £1999.00

Hotel Ariston, Molveno, Exterior View (1)

Hotel Ariston, Molveno Molveno, Italy This family-run hotel, just a few minutes from the lake’s beach, has an atmosphere of understated tradition and elegance.

Lago Park Hotel, Molveno, Exterior View Beach

Lago Park Hotel, Molveno Molveno, Italy Nestled in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites, this comfortable three-star hotel promises a relaxing stay amongst some of Italy’s most picturesque lakeside vistas.

Alpenresort Belvedere, Molveno, Exterior

Alpenresort Belvedere, Molveno Molveno, Italy Nestled in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites, this lakeside property offers the perfect setting for a rejuvenating spa retreat in Northern Italy.

Hotel Des Alpes, Molveno Molveno, Italy This welcoming, three-star superior hotel is set against the backdrop of the Dolomite Mountains, and is within walking distance of Lake Molveno and the village centre.

The Bernina Express going across Brusio Spiral Viaduct, Switzerland

Lake Como, St Moritz and the Bernina Express

Italy

Stay on the shores of Lake Como, visit Bellagio, & take the Bernina Express to St Moritz. Book your escorted break with confidence from Newmarket Holidays. Best Selling Rail

Ride the Bernina Express to St Moritz
Discover Bellagio, "Italy's most beautiful town"
Enjoy a week on the shores of Italy’s most romantic lake

8 days from £1,597 pp

was £1,879 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

6 included
Meals

7 included

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Venice, Verona and the Wonders of Lake Garda

Italy

Visit Italy's beautiful cities of Venice and Verona, take in the Dolomites, and tour Lake Garda with Newmarket Holidays. Book your Italian holiday now. Best Selling Scenery & Nature

Journey through the dramatic Dolomites
Enjoy a full-day visit to incomparable Venice, La Serenissima
Explore Verona, Romeo and Juliet’s exquisite city

8 days from £1,236 pp

was £1,455 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

11 airports
Excursions & Visits

4 included
Meals

7 included

Explore

A picturesque view of Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore in Italy, featuring its ornate terraced gardens, elegant architecture and the surrounding mountains reflected in the water

Lake Maggiore, Zermatt and the Centovalli Railway - Premier

Italy, Switzerland

From your base at a beautiful lakeside hotel in Baveno, discover the most picturesque landscapes of Italy and Switzerland by boat and train. Premier Collection Small Group

Travel on the scenic Centovalli Railway to Locarno on Lake Maggiore in Switzerland
Enjoy a free day to explore Baveno’s city centre and waterfront promenade
Explore the three Borromean Islands by boat, which are home to beautiful villas and terraced gardens

8 days from £2,033 pp

was £2,259 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

10 airports
Excursions & Visits

6 included
Meals

7 included

Explore

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.

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.

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.

Guests on half-board arrangements will be served a three-course evening meal, and can expect a first course of traditional pasta or soup, a main meat or fish course accompanied by one or two types of vegetable, and a simple dessert of fruit, cake or Italian ice cream. Breakfasts will usually consist of bread rolls, jam, cereal, ham, cheese, fruit juice, tea and coffee. Menus will vary from hotel to hotel, but choice will be more limited than in a normal restaurant. In some instances, individual guests who have booked with the hotel independently may be offered a different menu from those who are staying at the hotel as part of a package tour.

An authentic dining experience in Italy can often be a bit different to the Italian food that international tourists might be used to, but it’s one of the best ways to truly appreciate the finer cultural differences of this tourist hotspot. From simpler, but more frequent, courses to regional dishes, here are some points to note when dining in Italy.

The first major difference you’re likely to notice is that the dining experience as a whole is much longer; you’ll enjoy a much more social experience than the average dinner back home with multiple smaller courses spread across a longer period of time. While each meal will be prepared to order, you may notice that dishes are served cooler than you might be used to – Italian dishes are rarely served piping hot to preserve the more delicate flavours of each ingredient and to provide a more enjoyable dining experience. The final thing to bear in mind is that it may be tricky to find Italian classics in the same form as they are at home. For instance, while Spaghetti Carbonara is a staple in historic Rome – and made traditionally using egg yolks rather than cream – you’ll often find it replaced with a wild boar ragù in Tuscany.

Please be aware that for departures in March and April, the swimming pool at this hotel may not yet be open, as hotels across Italy traditionally open their pools from May onwards in line with the warmer season. Similarly, air conditioning is not typically activated until May in Italian hotels, in accordance with local custom and regional regulations. During the spring months, daytime temperatures are generally mild and pleasant, though we recommend packing a light layer for cooler evenings. We hope this does not cause inconvenience and that you enjoy the wonderful spring atmosphere Italy has to offer at this time of year.

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) became fully operational at all EU borders on 10 April 2026.

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.

ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). 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).

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