Southern Europe Tours & Holidays
Escorted holidays to Southern Europe
Live it up along the Mediterranean this summer (or hop over for some much-needed winter warmth).
Welcome to the most sun-kissed region of Europe. From the far reaches of Macedonia to the Italian islands of Sardinia and Sicily, Southern Europe is an exceptional place to while away the summer months or to even catch up on some Vitamin D during the chillier months. Year-round, destinations like Portugal offer more than 300 sunny days, as well as plenty of cultural opportunities including traditional Fado music shows and port tasting at a local vineyard. Discover Spain's Moorish capitals, elegant cities and historic landmarks with a backdrop of spectacular ocean and mountains.
Croatia is also a fantastic Central European destination for beaches and islands galore, with Krk, Hvar, and Vis capturing the hearts of many. But if you want to escape the crowds, discover something new, but equally beautiful, in the island nation of Malta. Head to Greece on a fascinating journey which brings to life the wonders of the Classical Greek civilisation and the histories of the Byzantine and Roman periods.
Southern Europe is home to a bevvy of lesser-known travel destinations, including Albania, with its diverse history and long-held traditions, where travellers can explore quaint lakeside villages framed by snow-capped peaks, popular coastal cities, hilltop castles and an island fortress.
Our top holidays to Southern Europe
- Visit Portofino, one of the Mediterranean's most exclusive corners
- Spend a day in breathtaking Florence
- Discover the wonderful cities of Pisa and Lucca
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,164 ppwas £1,369 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
10 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
14 included
- Experience the wonders of magical Lake Bled, a scenic gem in the Slovenian Alps on an optional excursion
- Discover the Austro-Hungarian influences of port city Trieste with a guided tour around its major sights
- Immerse yourself in the Pula’s fascinating heritage sites and spend time amongst Rovinj’s glittering seafront
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,275 ppwas £1,499 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
13 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
14 included
- Explore Granada's world-renowned Alhambra and its exquisite gardens on a guided tour
- Stay in the heart of the ‘real’ Andalucía in the hills behind the sun-kissed Costa
- Enjoy a full-day visit to Seville, the city of flamenco
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,060 ppwas £1,324 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
19 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
7 included
- Enjoy a week of rest, exploration and Maltese hospitality
- Spend a day on Gozo, Malta's fascinating sister island
- Get to know Malta's historic capital, Valletta
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,334 ppwas £1,569 pp -
Dates Available
March 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
8 airports
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Excursions & Visits
11 included
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Meals
14 included
- Spend seven nights on the beautiful Costa Brava
- Ride the Little Yellow Train to the French Pyrenees
- Travel on the Nuria Rack Railway, which offers the only access to the year-round Spanish mountain resort
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,412 ppwas £1,765 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - September 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
16 airports
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Excursions & Visits
4 included
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Meals
14 included
- Discover Portugal's second city, Porto, in its splendid setting above the River Douro
- Experience guided visits to Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima in the northern Minho region on an optional excursion
- Explore the Vinho Verde's vineyards
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,139 ppwas £1,339 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
15 airports
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Excursions & Visits
3 included
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Meals
7 included
- Discover the post-communist capital, Tirana, and its colourful past with a guided tour of its most historic landmarks
- Explore authentic Albanian traditions with tours of coastal Vlorë and Berat, the ‘city of a thousand windows’
- Walk in the steps of Albania’s national hero with visits to the Skanderbeg Museum, Krujë castle and historic Shkodër
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,036 ppwas £1,295 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
10 airports
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Excursions & Visits
19 included
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Meals
7 included
- Enjoy an optional Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda
- Take an optional full-day tour of Venice
- Relax and unwind beside the blue waters of Lake Garda
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Flights included
8 days
from £968 ppwas £1,209 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
12 airports
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Meals
7 included
- Witness the waterfalls and breathtaking scenery in Plitvice National Park
- Explore the pretty fishing port of Rovinj
- Seek out the remarkable Lim Fjord, the one-time hideaway of Captain Morgan
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,276 ppwas £1,595 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
13 airports
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Excursions & Visits
4 included
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Meals
14 included
- Visit Bolzano and enjoy a cable-car ride
- Ride the Renon narrow-gauge railway to Collabro
- Travel to delightful Trento on an optional excursion
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,064 ppwas £1,329 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
12 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
14 included
- Unwind in a winter wonderland staying in the pretty resort town of Kranjska Gora, close to Slovenia’s Italian and Austrian borders
- Set off on a festive Ljubljana city tour, exploring its Baroque old town and riverside Christmas markets
- Wander around the Villach Christmas market and the riverside promenade, backed by beautiful alpine scenery
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Flights included
6 days
from £1,629 ppwas £1,809 pp -
Dates Available
22 December 2026
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Duration
6 days
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Depart From
11 airports
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Excursions & Visits
2 included
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Meals
11 included
- Journey through the dramatic Dolomites
- Enjoy a full-day visit to incomparable Venice, La Serenissima
- Explore Verona, Romeo and Juliet’s exquisite city
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,064 ppwas £1,329 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
12 airports
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Excursions & Visits
4 included
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Meals
7 included
- Board the sophisticated MS Adriatica for seven nights of island hopping around Croatian isles
- Spend time in the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik, strolling its pedestrianised streets and ancient walls
- Visit Korčula, the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo and sample the local wine during a tasting
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Flights included
8 days
from £2,121 ppwas £2,495 pp -
Dates Available
May 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
8 airports
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Excursions & Visits
8 included
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Meals
15 included
- Take in Alberobello’s traditional, conical trulli houses
- Explore Lecce's Baroque buildings and Roman ruins
- Witness hilltop Ostuni’s white walls gleaming in the Italian sun
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,147 ppwas £1,349 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - March 2028
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
5 airports
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Excursions & Visits
5 included
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Meals
14 included
- Discover the post-communist capital, Tirana, and its colourful past with a guided tour of its most historic landmarks
- Get a taste of authentic Albanian life and explore the winding cobbled streets in the old town of Gjirokastër
- Unwind at a five-star hotel in coastal Golem for the last four days of your trip
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Flights included
11 days
from £1,496 ppwas £1,760 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
11 days
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Depart From
10 airports
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Excursions & Visits
19 included
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Meals
10 included
- Take in historic Trieste, one of Europe’s coffee capitals, witness its Austro-Hungarian architecture and embrace its café culture
- Explore Palmanova, the world’s first Venetian star fort, and soak up its cosmopolitan atmosphere under guidance
- Experience the Italian and Slovenian sides of border town Gorizia and sample some of its finest local labels at a neighbouring winery
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,656 ppwas £1,839 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
15 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
7 included
- Enjoy a week of rest, exploration and Maltese hospitality
- Spend a day on Gozo, Malta's fascinating sister island
- Get to know Malta's historic capital, Valletta
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Flights included
15 days
from £2,074 ppwas £2,439 pp -
Dates Available
March 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
15 days
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Depart From
8 airports
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Excursions & Visits
4 included
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Meals
28 included
- Explore Lecce, the ‘Florence of the South’, and admire its elegant baroque landmarks
- Discover the UNESCO-listed wonders of Matera's Sassi districts, from ancient cave-dwellings to magnificent rock-hewn churches
- Spend time amongst Alberobello’s traditional, conical trulli houses and uncover the history behind the design
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,660 ppwas £2,075 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
3 airports
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Excursions & Visits
8 included
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Meals
15 included
- Experience chic Cascais and elegant Estoril
- Be beguiled by Porto, Portugal's historic second city
- Journey to medieval Obidos and to Coimbra, the 'Oxford' of Portugal
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Flights included
8 days
from £2,002 ppwas £2,355 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
10 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
-
Meals
11 included
- Discover the post-communist capital, Tirana, and its colourful past with a guided tour of its most historic landmarks
- Explore authentic Albanian traditions with tours of coastal Vlorë and Berat, the ‘city of a thousand windows’
- Visit the Albanian Riviera with a tour of Ali Pasha Castle, a fortress on the strait of Corfu, and the coastal resort of Sarandë
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Flights included
10 days
from £1,572 ppwas £1,849 pp -
Dates Available
May 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
10 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
19 included
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Meals
9 included
- Enjoy a week of festive rest, relaxation and exploration
- Set off on a tour of the walled capital of Valetta
- Explore the beautiful island of Gozo on an optional excursion
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,440 ppwas £1,599 pp -
Dates Available
20 December 2026
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
5 airports
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Excursions & Visits
2 included
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Meals
14 included
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