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Are you planning a holiday this year? Here at Newmarket Holidays, we're excited to offer a range of amazing tours departing in 2026.
All of our tours include a dedicated, knowledgeable tour manager - so you'll be in safe hands every step of the way. Plus, there's an extensive range of destinations and tour types to choose from.
Our 2026 holidays are ideal for travellers looking for expertly planned guided and escorted holidays, with carefully curated itineraries that take the stress out of travel. From flights and accommodation to transport and key sightseeing, everything is arranged for you, allowing you to relax and enjoy the journey.
Whether you're dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime 2026 holiday or you're planning to tick a destination off your travel wish-list, now's the time to act. From incredible safaris in South Africa, to exciting trips to Borneo, avoid the last-minute rush and get ahead of the curve by booking your 2026 holidays today.
Get the most out of 2026 with up to 20% off
If sunnier days are calling, why wait? Our Late Escapes make it easy to be spontaneous, with selected holidays departing in the next few months and savings of up to 20%, there is no time like the present for a change in scenery.
Best 2026 holidays
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- Experience the world-famous Great Wall of China, the largest man-made project in the world
- Discover Beijing with a tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven
- In Xi’an, witness the Terracotta Army, featuring more than 2,000 warriors and horses
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Flights included
16 days
from £3,485 ppwas £4,099 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - November 2028
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Duration
16 days
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Depart From
7 airports
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Excursions & Visits
28 included
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Meals
33 included
- 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
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,985 ppwas £2,205 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
7 included
- Set off on a tour of Old Delhi, where you’ll see its most famous landmarks, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque, and India Gate
- Travel by ‘toy train’ to Shimla and experience a tour, covering the Viceregal Lodge, Scandal Point and the Mall
- Board the iconic Deccan Odyssey train for a scenic seven-night journey along its tracks, stopping at different cities along the way
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Flights included
14 days
from £7,803 ppwas £8,669 pp -
Dates Available
November 2026 - April 2028
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Duration
14 days
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Depart From
6 airports
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Excursions & Visits
11 included
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Meals
31 included
- Spend time in Agra and watch the sunrise behind the Taj Mahal, the ivory-white marble mausoleum of love
- Explore the tiger-rich wilderness of Ranthambore National Park with morning and afternoon safaris
- Witness the major academic and religious centres of Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital
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Flights included
16 days
from £2,966 ppwas £3,489 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
16 days
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Depart From
5 airports
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Excursions & Visits
14 included
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Meals
31 included
- Marvel at the rugged landscapes of Cape St. Vincent and look out over the wild Atlantic coast from its clifftop overlooks
- Spend time exploring Lagos’ picturesque old town and get a taste for life in southern Portugal with a stop in charming Sagres
- Embrace the home of the flamenco, elegant Seville, with guided sightseeing around its most historic landmarks
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Flights included
8 days
from £753 ppwas £885 pp -
Dates Available
November 2026 - May 2028
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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
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on an open-air game drive through the Welgevonden game reserve.
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Enjoy a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
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Flights included
10 days
from £2,651 ppwas £2,945 pp -
Dates Available
December 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
10 days
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Depart From
6 airports
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Excursions & Visits
8 included
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Meals
21 included
- Enjoy views of mountainous peaks and cascading waterfalls as you sail along the rich waterways of Milford Sound
- Take in Auckland’s bustling harbours and the scenic viewpoints overlooking its coast on a guided city tour
- Discover South Island’s pristine coastal vistas with a guided excursion into the popular Abel Tasman National Park
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Flights included
21 days
from £6,774 ppwas £7,969 pp -
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
21 days
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Depart From
3 airports
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Excursions & Visits
17 included
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Meals
20 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
- Explore the sprawling, wildlife-rich Mljet National Park with its salt lakes and Odysseus Cave
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Flights included
11 days
from £2,614 ppwas £3,075 pp -
Dates Available
May 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
11 days
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Depart From
8 airports
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Excursions & Visits
8 included
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Meals
18 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 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 the island town of Trogir, the most preserved medieval town in central Europe
- Take in the magnificent Roman landmarks of historic Split
- Marvel at the age-old walls and medieval old town of UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,904 ppwas £2,239 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
9 airports
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Excursions & Visits
5 included
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Meals
15 included
- Head to Detroit, the birthplace of Motown, and embrace the soulful rhythms of Hitsville USA
- Learn about the lives of modern music’s biggest stars with a visit to Cleveland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
- Marvel at Niagara Falls, one of North America’s most recognisable natural wonders on foot or from above during an optional helicopter ride
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Flights included
9 days
from £2,240 ppwas £2,635 pp -
Dates Available
May 2027 - November 2028
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Duration
9 days
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Depart From
5 airports
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Excursions & Visits
3 included
- Journey on the historic Douro Historical steam train through the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley
- Visit Viana do Castelo, a picturesque coastal town and ride the Santa Luzia Elevator, Portugal’s longest funicular
- Set off on a scenic journey aboard the MiraDouro train from Porto to Régua, an authentic vintage railway experience
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,484 ppwas £1,855 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
14 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
14 included
- Visit Nice where you’ll see the Palais de Justice, Opéra de Nice, and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral
- Visit Antibes, where you can see the Picasso Museum and the historic centre
- Experience Genoa on an optional excursion with its medieval landmarks like Piazza San Matteo, Palazzo Ducale, and San Lorenzo Cathedral
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,470 ppwas £1,729 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
8 airports
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Excursions & Visits
5 included
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Meals
14 included
- Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Spend an unforgettable day at the Rainforest Discovery Centre
- Unwind with four days at leisure on Borneo’s west coast
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Flights included
13 days
from £3,005 ppwas £3,535 pp -
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
13 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
9 included
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Meals
20 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on an open-air game drive through the Welgevonden game reserve.
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Enjoy a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
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Flights included
10 days
from £2,388 ppwas £2,809 pp -
Dates Available
November 2026 - December 2028
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Duration
10 days
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Depart From
6 airports
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Excursions & Visits
8 included
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Meals
21 included
- Discover the historical delights of Delhi and explore the city on a rickshaw
- Witness the special Palki ceremony at Amritsar’s Golden Temple
- Explore Jaipur’s City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory and the ‘Palace of Winds’
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Flights included
18 days
from £2,796 ppwas £3,289 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - September 2028
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Duration
18 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
16 included
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Meals
37 included
- The atmosphere of New Orleans' famous French Quarter
- Two nights in Memphis, staying at The Guest House at Graceland, right next to Elvis's famous mansion
- Beale Street in Memphis, the "Home of the Blues"
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Flights included
9 days
from £2,345 ppwas £2,605 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - December 2028
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Duration
9 days
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Depart From
2 airports
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Excursions & Visits
3 included
- See the towering Cliffs of Moher and the lunar-like landscape of the Burren
- Visit vibrant, colourful Galway City
- Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Killary Fjord
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Flights included
6 days
from £1,008 ppwas £1,259 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - September 2027
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Duration
6 days
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Depart From
6 airports
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
10 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
- Discover medieval gem and cheese-making village Gruyères
- Ride the spectacular GoldenPass Train to and from Montreux, with free time to explore the city, located on the shores of Lake Geneva
- Set off on the GoldenPass Express Train to Interlaken, take a coach to Grindelwald and return to Chateau d'Oex
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,328 ppwas £1,659 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - September 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
9 airports
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Excursions & Visits
5 included
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Meals
12 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
- On a guided tour, see the pavilions and palaces of Agra Fort and the famed monument of love, the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal
- Visit one of Delhi’s most famous and historical monuments, Humayun's Tomb
- Travel by Jeep to the red sandstone ramparts of the sixth-century Amber Fort
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Flights included
11 days
from £1,645 ppwas £1,935 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
11 days
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Depart From
7 airports
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Excursions & Visits
12 included
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Meals
22 included
- Cruise through Alleppey’s verdant backwaters on a traditional thatched houseboat
- Marvel at the Chinese fishing nets along Kochi’s harbour
- Take in the garden city of Bangalore and explore the elegant Summer Palace, a former residence of Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan
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Flights included
18 days
from £2,329 ppwas £2,739 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
18 days
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Depart From
3 airports
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Excursions & Visits
14 included
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Meals
32 included
- A drive along the glorious Kancamagus Highway
- The delights of coastal Maine, including Ogunquit and exclusive Kennebunkport
- Explore New York, the world’s most exciting city
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Flights included
9 days
from £2,082 ppwas £2,449 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2028
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Duration
9 days
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Depart From
2 airports
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Excursions & Visits
8 included
- Discover Samarkand’s Timurid past with guided tours of its famed monuments
- Witness Uzbekistan’s diverse natural beauty, from its rugged alpine landscapes and river valleys to the expansive ‘red deserts’
- Delve into the history of the Great Silk Road with stops in UNESCO-listed Bukhara, a major hub of Islamic culture, and Khiva
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Flights included
11 days
from £2,601 ppwas £3,059 pp -
Dates Available
November 2026 - October 2028
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Duration
11 days
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Depart From
4 airports
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Excursions & Visits
12 included
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Meals
20 included
- Discover the charms of Sri Lanka’s largest city, Colombo
- Venture into Yala National Park on a half-day game drive in search of wildlife
- Lounge along the shores of the Indian Ocean at a five-star resort in Beruwala
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Flights included
14 days
from £2,839 ppwas £3,339 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
14 days
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Depart From
7 airports
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Excursions & Visits
11 included
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Meals
22 included
- Witness the Palki Ceremony at the Golden Temple and learn about the Sikh religion
- Discover the rich history of Jaipur during a city tour, covering the famed Hawa Mahal and City Palace
- Embark on safaris into Ranthambhore National Park, offering a rare opportunity to see animals up close
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Flights included
13 days
from £2,499 ppwas £2,939 pp -
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
13 days
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Depart From
4 airports
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Excursions & Visits
14 included
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Meals
25 included
- View the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River and visit Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, one of the biggest stepwells in the world
- On a guided tour, see the famed monument of love, the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal
- Journey on morning and afternoon safaris in search of tigers in Ranthambore National Park
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Flights included
13 days
from £3,221 ppwas £3,789 pp -
Dates Available
07 February 2027
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Duration
13 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
10 included
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Meals
23 included
- Experience morning and afternoon game drives in the Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa
- Embrace the comfort and service of a timeless safari lodge set right on the banks of the Chobe River
- Set off on a sunset cruise down the Chobe River aboard a double-decker boat with a drink in hand
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Flights included
10 days
from £3,911 ppwas £4,345 pp -
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
10 days
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Depart From
2 airports
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Excursions & Visits
8 included
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Meals
14 included
- Take in Java’s memorable scenery with a drive around Tumpang’s dramatic waterfalls and dense jungle stretches
- Watch Mount Bromo transform in the different light, with scenic Jeep drives at sunrise and sunset around its spectacular volcanic landscapes
- Marvel at the Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist religious site in the world, and visit the nearby village of Candirejo
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Flights included
16 days
from £3,400 ppwas £3,999 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2027
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Duration
16 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
14 included
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Meals
19 included
- Track the ‘Big Five’ with six game drives in a reserve in the UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere – home to diverse local wildlife
- Unwind in the unparalleled luxury of Safari Plain’s five-star tented camp, within the Mabula Game Reserve
- Enjoy expert insight in the company of one of the reserve’s resident wildlife specialists with an introductory wildlife talk
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Flights included
10 days
from £3,348 ppwas £3,719 pp -
Dates Available
December 2026 - November 2028
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Duration
10 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
9 included
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Meals
28 included
- Take in the views from Sugarloaf Mountain
- Discover the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the New World
- Explore both the Brazlian and Argentinian sides of the UNESCO-listed Iguazú Falls National Park
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Flights included
11 days
from £3,881 ppwas £4,565 pp -
Dates Available
February 2027 - October 2028
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Duration
11 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
11 included
- Track the elusive ‘Big Five’ with six small-group game drives across three national parks
- Catch your breath on Victoria Falls’ most impressive vistas with a scenic excursion to one of the seven wonders of the world
- Marvel at the wonder of Edwardian engineering with an interactive visit to Victoria Falls Bridge
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Flights included
14 days
from £5,274 ppwas £5,859 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2028
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Duration
14 days
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Depart From
2 airports
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Excursions & Visits
15 included
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Meals
24 included
- Soak up Santorini’s idyllic vineyard-laden vistas on an evening’s visit and perhaps sample a few of the local labels
- Wander around the site of Olympia, the historic birthplace of the Olympic Games
- Witness the treasures of the Cretan capital, Heraklion, and visit the magnificent Palace of Knossos, the fabled home of the minotaur
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Flights included
12 days
from £2,703 ppwas £3,179 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
12 days
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Depart From
13 airports
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Excursions & Visits
9 included
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Meals
20 included
- Experience the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef from above the waves and below on a sightseeing cruise on board a glass-bottomed boat
- Catch your breath on wondrous Uluru, iconic Ayers Rock, with sunset and sunrise viewing sessions
- Visit the secluded village of Kuranda, and take a scenic heritage rail journey through the heart of the rainforest
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Flights included
23 days
from £6,800 ppwas £7,999 pp -
Dates Available
February 2027 - October 2028
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Duration
23 days
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Depart From
3 airports
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Excursions & Visits
17 included
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Meals
20 included
- Experience the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef from above the waves and below on a sightseeing cruise on board a glass-bottomed boat
- Discover Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital, lively Adelaide, and Sydney’s iconic waterfront on guided city tours
- Marvel at the towering peaks and glacial lakes of Mount Cook National Park
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Flights included
40 days
from £12,321 ppwas £14,495 pp -
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2028
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Duration
40 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
34 included
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Meals
41 included
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