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Carcassonne, Avignon & Beautiful Provence

The rolling countryside of Languedoc and Provence, with their historic, UNESCO-listed crowning glories, all thrillingly brought to life.

Including a guided tour of walled fortress-citadel Carcassonne – one of France’s greatest medieval glories – as well as visits to the stunning papal city of Avignon, with its monumental Palais and fabled bridge, the spectacular Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and a cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi, this is a hugely popular escorted tour to one of France’s most scenic corners. To round out your tour, you'll have the chance to enjoy a wine tasting session on an optional excursion to the coastal Collioure and Narbonne.

Price

from £845 /pp

was £995
Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

6 days
Depart From

15 airports
Excursions & Visits

4 included
Meals

5 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £124.20 per month.

The ancient Roman Pont du Gard Aqueduct, Occitanie region, Southern France

Enjoy a visit to majestic Avignon and the stunning Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard

View of a canal with rows of trees on either side, with bright green leaves that curve in towards each other and cover up the sky. A pathway on the right side.

Board a delightful cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi

Set off on a guided walking tour of historic, walled Carcassonne, including the inner Chateau and the beautiful church of St Nazaire

Join an optional tour of Collioure and Narbonne and enjoy wine tasting

Upon arrival meet your friendly tour manager and make the scenic transfer to Carcassonne and your hotel. Accommodation is reserved on a bed and breakfast basis, giving you the opportunity to dine out and discover some exceptional local cuisine during your stay.

Join our guide for a fascinating included walking tour of the mesmerising city of Carcassonne, one of the most striking walled settlements in the whole of Europe, with its remarkably preserved, double-walled Cité the jewel in a sparkling crown. Restored in the mid-19th-century, the fairy-tale bastion includes the inner Château Comtal and the beautiful church of St-Nazaire, from the tower of which the views over the fortress are spectacular. Wander the narrow, sometimes steep, streets of this medieval enclave, with its colourful cafés, restaurants and craft shops squeezed into its tiny buildings, or perhaps take in the views from the city walls.

After the tour, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure. Beneath the turrets of the Cité and across the languid River Aude, the equally charming Ville Basse, the second of Carcassonne’s two ‘towns’, offers a wider variety of places in which to enjoy lunch or dinner in charming surroundings.

Continue your exploration of historic Carcassonne under your own steam or join today’s optional full-day escorted excursion to France’s south-west corner, beginning with a visit to Narbonne – once the Roman capital of all of southern Gaul. Here, you can explore the town's imposing 13th-century cathedral, walk along its central canal and discover the sections of the famed Roman road, Via Domitia, hidden beneath the main square. After free time in Narbonne, continue to the exquisite port-town of Collioure. Once the home of Henri Matisse, and with its palm-fringed promenade curving around the bay, this is an especially attractive coastal settlement, overlooked by the monumental Château-Royal.

You'll then go to historic Domaine de l'Hospitalet, high up on the protected limestone massif of La Clape, overlooking the Mediterranean, for a tasting of various regional wines, before returning to Carcassonne for the evening.

Today brings the delight of an included cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi, part of the 150-mile-long waterway constructed in the 17th-century to connect the Atlantic with the Mediterranean, and now a hugely popular choice for boating holidays. The cruise may take place in the morning, or afternoon, or in some cases earlier during your holiday, depending on local conditions.

Another unforgettable, full day awaits you, as you board the coach to journey to two of southern France’s most sparkling jewels. Take in first the breath-taking, three-tiered Roman aqueduct, the stunning Pont du Gard, the towering stone watercourse straddling the River Gard granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1985 and regarded as a masterpiece of Roman engineering.

Continue to historic Avignon, encircled by its ancient low walls, and dominated by its monumental centrepiece, the fortified Palais des Papes, 14th-century home to popes, cardinals and a court of assorted princes, barons and other nobility who helped the city build a dubious reputation as one of medieval Europe’s most decadent and ‘colourful’ enclaves. Don’t miss the curious half-bridge of St-Bénézet – the ‘Pont d’Avignon’ of the famous French folk song – that juts out into the fast-flowing waters of the River Rhône, as it winds its way towards the Mediterranean. Avignon’s bustling main square, the place de l’Horloge, is lined with cafés and restaurants, perfect places in which to rest and relax awhile.

Wide view of the medieval Cité de Carcassonne fortress in France, surrounded by its historic stone walls and towers

Aerial view of Narbonne, Occitanie, France

Tree-lined Canal de la Robine in Narbonne, France

A picturesque view of Chateau Royal, Collioure

View of the Pont D’Avignon bridge, with the river water in the forefront and a boat coming from the right. In the distance, on the other side of the bridge is a grey palace. The sky is blue.

Outdoor seating outside The Palais Des Papes, that has white umbrellas, street lighting and trees above. A cream, wide manor is at the end of the road, and the edge of palace on the left.

Low angle shot of a beige coloured stone palace, lit up with amber lights on the front. With pointy turrets in the middle and battlements on the left side. In front of a bright blue night sky.

Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the Ibis Carcassonne Est Hotel (upgrade hotels available - see below)
Return flights to France
Walking guided tour of Carcassonne
Pont du Gard tour
Avignon tour
Canal du Midi cruise
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	April 2027 - October 2027	from £956.00 pp	9 dates available
Aberdeen	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Aberdeen	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Aberdeen	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1214.00 was £1429.00
Aberdeen	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1250.00 was £1389.00
Aberdeen	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1427.00 was £1679.00
Aberdeen	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1359.00 was £1599.00
Aberdeen	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1236.00 was £1455.00
Aberdeen	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1228.00 was £1445.00
Aberdeen	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1206.00 was £1419.00
Aberdeen	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1178.00 was £1309.00
Aberdeen	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £956.00 was £1125.00
Belfast City George Best	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1061.00 pp	9 dates available
Belfast City George Best	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Belfast City George Best	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Belfast City George Best	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1245.00 was £1465.00
Belfast City George Best	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1493.00 was £1659.00
Belfast City George Best	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1418.00 was £1669.00
Belfast City George Best	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1372.00 was £1615.00
Belfast City George Best	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1401.00 was £1649.00
Belfast City George Best	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1257.00 was £1479.00
Belfast City George Best	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1308.00 was £1539.00
Belfast City George Best	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1070.00 was £1189.00
Belfast City George Best	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1061.00 was £1249.00
Bristol	April 2027 - October 2027	from £888.00 pp	9 dates available
Bristol	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Bristol	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Bristol	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £888.00 was £1045.00
Bristol	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £949.00 was £1055.00
Bristol	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £990.00 was £1165.00
Bristol	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £896.00 was £1055.00
Bristol	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £934.00 was £1099.00
Bristol	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £922.00 was £1085.00
Bristol	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £934.00 was £1099.00
Bristol	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1043.00 was £1159.00
Bristol	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £896.00 was £1055.00
Cardiff	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1010.00 pp	9 dates available
Cardiff	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Cardiff	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Cardiff	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1287.00 was £1515.00
Cardiff	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1277.00 was £1419.00
Cardiff	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1418.00 was £1669.00
Cardiff	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1432.00 was £1685.00
Cardiff	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1491.00 was £1755.00
Cardiff	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1296.00 was £1525.00
Cardiff	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1236.00 was £1455.00
Cardiff	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1106.00 was £1229.00
Cardiff	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1010.00 was £1189.00
Glasgow	April 2027 - October 2027	from £947.00 pp	9 dates available
Glasgow	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Glasgow	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Glasgow	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1214.00 was £1429.00
Glasgow	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1511.00 was £1679.00
Glasgow	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1330.00 was £1565.00
Glasgow	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1364.00 was £1605.00
Glasgow	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1381.00 was £1625.00
Glasgow	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1367.00 was £1609.00
Glasgow	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1270.00 was £1495.00
Glasgow	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1003.00 was £1115.00
Glasgow	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £947.00 was £1115.00
Humberside	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1248.00 pp	9 dates available
Humberside	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Humberside	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Humberside	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1423.00 was £1675.00
Humberside	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1912.00 was £2125.00
Humberside	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1469.00 was £1729.00
Humberside	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1648.00 was £1939.00
Humberside	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1435.00 was £1689.00
Humberside	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1359.00 was £1599.00
Humberside	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1410.00 was £1659.00
Humberside	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1367.00 was £1519.00
Humberside	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1248.00 was £1469.00
Leeds Bradford	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1087.00 pp	9 dates available
Leeds Bradford	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Leeds Bradford	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Leeds Bradford	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1418.00 was £1669.00
Leeds Bradford	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1430.00 was £1589.00
Leeds Bradford	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1427.00 was £1679.00
Leeds Bradford	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1350.00 was £1589.00
Leeds Bradford	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1304.00 was £1535.00
Leeds Bradford	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1330.00 was £1565.00
Leeds Bradford	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1389.00 was £1635.00
Leeds Bradford	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1142.00 was £1269.00
Leeds Bradford	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1087.00 was £1279.00
London City	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1044.00 pp	9 dates available
London City	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
London City	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
London City	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1316.00 was £1549.00
London City	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1259.00 was £1399.00
London City	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1287.00 was £1515.00
London City	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1325.00 was £1559.00
London City	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1248.00 was £1469.00
London City	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1248.00 was £1469.00
London City	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1253.00 was £1475.00
London City	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1079.00 was £1199.00
London City	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1044.00 was £1229.00
London Heathrow	April 2027 - October 2027	from £845.00 pp	9 dates available
London Heathrow	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
London Heathrow	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
London Heathrow	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £845.00 was £995.00
London Heathrow	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £967.00 was £1075.00
London Heathrow	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £993.00 was £1169.00
London Heathrow	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £871.00 was £1025.00
London Heathrow	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £913.00 was £1075.00
London Heathrow	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £883.00 was £1039.00
London Heathrow	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £998.00 was £1175.00
London Heathrow	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1057.00 was £1175.00
London Heathrow	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £998.00 was £1175.00
London Stansted		£ pp	Sold out dates available
London Stansted	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
London Stansted	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Manchester	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1206.00 pp	9 dates available
Manchester	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1282.00 was £1509.00
Manchester	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1394.00 was £1549.00
Manchester	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1308.00 was £1539.00
Manchester	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1333.00 was £1569.00
Manchester	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1296.00 was £1525.00
Manchester	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1206.00 was £1419.00
Manchester	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1282.00 was £1509.00
Manchester	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1331.00 was £1479.00
Manchester	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1253.00 was £1475.00
Newcastle	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1043.00 pp	9 dates available
Newcastle	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Newcastle	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Newcastle	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1240.00 was £1459.00
Newcastle	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1327.00 was £1475.00
Newcastle	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1342.00 was £1579.00
Newcastle	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1393.00 was £1639.00
Newcastle	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1262.00 was £1485.00
Newcastle	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1270.00 was £1495.00
Newcastle	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1342.00 was £1579.00
Newcastle	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1043.00 was £1159.00
Newcastle	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1061.00 was £1249.00
Norwich	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1112.00 pp	9 dates available
Norwich	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Norwich	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Norwich	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1461.00 was £1719.00
Norwich	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1624.00 was £1805.00
Norwich	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1427.00 was £1679.00
Norwich	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1435.00 was £1689.00
Norwich	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1393.00 was £1639.00
Norwich	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1406.00 was £1655.00
Norwich	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1308.00 was £1539.00
Norwich	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1178.00 was £1309.00
Norwich	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1112.00 was £1309.00
Southampton	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1092.00 pp	9 dates available
Southampton	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Southampton	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Southampton	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1333.00 was £1569.00
Southampton	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1381.00 was £1535.00
Southampton	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1478.00 was £1739.00
Southampton	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1338.00 was £1575.00
Southampton	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1330.00 was £1565.00
Southampton	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1219.00 was £1435.00
Southampton	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1308.00 was £1539.00
Southampton	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1097.00 was £1219.00
Southampton	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1092.00 was £1285.00
Teesside International	April 2027 - October 2027	from £1058.00 pp	9 dates available
Teesside International	30 Sep 2026 Wednesday 6 days 05 Oct 2026 Monday		Sold out
Teesside International	14 Oct 2026 Wednesday 6 days 19 Oct 2026 Monday
Teesside International	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 6 days 19 Apr 2027 Monday	from £1061.00 was £1249.00
Teesside International	05 May 2027 Wednesday 6 days 10 May 2027 Monday	from £1156.00 was £1285.00
Teesside International	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 07 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1058.00 was £1245.00
Teesside International	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 21 Jun 2027 Monday	from £1087.00 was £1279.00
Teesside International	30 Jun 2027 Wednesday 6 days 05 Jul 2027 Monday	from £1112.00 was £1309.00
Teesside International	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 06 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1092.00 was £1285.00
Teesside International	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 20 Sep 2027 Monday	from £1104.00 was £1299.00
Teesside International	29 Sep 2027 Wednesday 6 days 04 Oct 2027 Monday	from £1124.00 was £1249.00
Teesside International	13 Oct 2027 Wednesday 6 days 18 Oct 2027 Monday	No Single Supplement from £1058.00 was £1245.00

Hotel de la Cité, Carcassonne Carcassonne, France Set in the centre of Carcassonne’s stunning medieval citadel, this five-star, boutique hotel offers unparalleled views of the surrounding landscapes.

Mercure Carcassonne La Cité Carcassonne, France The Mercure is a four-star hotel ideally situated at the foot of the medieval city, a 5-minute walk from its main entrance.

Cerise Residence, Carcassonne, Exterior View

Cerise Residence, Carcassonne Carcassonne, France Cerise Carcassonne Sud is a three-star apartment hotel, a 10-15 minute walk from the historical centre. Each studio apartment features a kitchenette.

Ibis Carcassonne Est, Carcassonne Carcassonne, France Located on the outskirts of Carcassonne, this three-star hotel is served by a local bus to the town centre. It can also be reached on foot in about 30 minutes for those feeling more energetic.

The French & Italian Rivieras

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Experience the best of both worlds with the laid-back beauty of the Italian Riviera and the glamour of the French Riviera. Fly Local City / Central

In Nice 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 and San Lorenzo Cathedral

8 days from £1,579 pp

was £1,858 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

8 airports
Excursions & Visits

5 included
Meals

14 included

Explore

New

Rhone & Saone River Delights

France

Glide past vineyards, Roman monuments and storybook towns on a leisurely journey through the heart of southern France Fly Local River cruise

Explore the highlights of Lyon and uncover the city’s hidden traboules passageways
Tour historic Avignon, visiting the grand Palais des Papes
Venture into the Camargue on an optional excursion to spot the region’s famous white Camargue horses

8 days from £2,308 pp

was £2,565 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

05 September 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

10 airports
Excursions & Visits

4 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

CroisiEurope
Ship

MS Rhône Princess

Explore

New

River Seine Discovery

France

Soak up the romance in France’s most picturesque riverside towns with an all-inclusive cruise along the winding Seine Fly Local River cruise

Venture into the heart of the French Enlightenment with a panoramic tour of Paris’ most famous landmarks
Discover pretty Honfleur, an artists’ haven on the Seine Estuary and the ‘Cradle of Impressionism’, on an included walking tour
Explore medieval Rouen on a guided walking tour and take in its major sights under your own steam

8 days from £2,218 pp

was £2,465 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - September 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

10 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

CroisiEurope
Ship

MS Seine Princess

Explore

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.

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.

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.

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).

Offer Terms & Conditions

Save up to 15%/£2400 per couple discount applies to escorted tours only. This offer applies to new bookings only, made between 31 July and 30 September 2026, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing, holidays with late availability pricing and excludes river cruises, Wimbledon tours, Andre Rieu concert breaks and Edinburgh Tattoo. See full terms & conditions.

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