2026 Escorted Tours & Holidays
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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.
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
- Flights included
16 days from £3,600 pp
was £3,999 pp
Dates Available
November 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 £2,052 pp
was £2,159 pp
Dates Available
July 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
10 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 £3,220 pp
was £3,389 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2028
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 £794 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
- Enjoy a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
- Flights included
10 days from £2,363 pp
was £2,779 pp
Dates Available
June 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 £2,469 pp
was £2,904 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 £1,724 pp
was £2,155 pp
Dates Available
June 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 £1,275 pp
was £1,499 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
13 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
14 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 £2,504 pp
was £2,635 pp
Dates Available
May 2027 - September 2027
Duration
9 days
Depart From
5 airports
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
- Flights included
8 days from £1,606 pp
was £1,889 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
14 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
14 included
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