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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.
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.
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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
- Flights included
16 days from £3,383 pp
was £3,979 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2028
Duration
16 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
28 included
Meals
33 included
- Travel on the scenic Centovalli Railway to Locarno and 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
- Flights included
8 days from £1,926 pp
was £2,139 pp
Dates Available
May 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
8 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
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
- Flights included
14 days from £7,560 pp
was £8,399 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - March 2027
Duration
14 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
11 included
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
- Flights included
16 days from £2,881 pp
was £3,389 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2027
Duration
16 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
14 included
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
- Flights included
8 days from £710 pp
was £835 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - June 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions & Visits
4 included
Meals
7 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through the Kaingo and Welgevonden game reserves
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
- Flights included
10 days from £2,363 pp
was £2,779 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - November 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
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
- Flights included
21 days from £6,750 pp
was £7,499 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2028
Duration
21 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions & Visits
17 included
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
- Visit Korčula, the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo and sample the local wine during a tasting
- Flights included
11 days from £2,551 pp
was £2,834 pp
Dates Available
May 2026 - October 2026
Duration
11 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
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
- Flights included
8 days from £1,742 pp
was £2,049 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
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
- Flights included
8 days from £1,296 pp
was £1,619 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
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’
- Flights included
8 days from £1,488 pp
was £1,859 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
5 included
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
- Flights included
9 days from £2,336 pp
was £2,595 pp
Dates Available
March 2027 - October 2027
Duration
9 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
3 included
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