Lakes & Mountains Holidays
From soaring peaks to picture perfect lakes, some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes provide a pleasantly tranquil experience. Seek out a serene escape, away from buzzing cities and crowded beaches, to relax and re-charge on a lake or mountain holiday.
Ride through alpine meadows aboard a mountain train for unforgettable views to the Swiss resort of Zermatt, or soak up views of the crystal waters and the green pastures that sit beneath the towering Matterhorn’s slopes. Fall for the charming shorelines of the Italian Lakes, or spot grizzly bears near breathtaking Lake Louise. Perhaps take in crisp mountain air in the snow-capped alpine paradise of St Moritz, or ride a gondola-like pletna into the heart of Lake Bled to tiny, tear-shaped Bled Island. Whatever your tastes are, whatever the season, the spectacular scenery and fresh air of a lake or mountain holiday will leave you at once recharged and fulfilled.
Discover the beauty on your doorstep and explore Europe’s stunning lakes and mountains with Newmarket Holidays. Take in the serene settings of Italy's Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, and Lake Garda on our Italian Lakes tours, or take one of our combined tours into the lakes and the Swiss Alps. If you’re after a more adventurous break, perhaps go in search of nature at its most spectacular in far off lands and take one of our escorted holidays to the Canadian Rockies. From bears to elk, moose and golden eagles, the wildlife that makes this incredible land of glorious glaciers, languid lakes and steep summits is simply unforgettable.
Best lakes & mountains holidays
- Stay in Banff, the capital of the Rockies
- Discover Jasper National Park and Maligne Lake on an optional excursion
- Follow the Icefields Parkway via Lake Louise
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Flights included
11 days
from £2,543 ppwas £3,179 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - November 2029
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Duration
11 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
2 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 £2,033 ppwas £2,259 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - 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
- 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 £1,007 ppwas £1,185 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
12 airports
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Meals
7 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 £1,236 ppwas £1,455 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
11 airports
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Excursions & Visits
4 included
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Meals
7 included
- Soak up luxury on the open ocean with a seven-night stay onboard an award-winning Holland America Line ship
- Sail through the UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay, with an array of wildlife from bears and moose to whales and sea birds
- Marvel at sparkling Lake Louise followed by a scenic drive along the picturesque Icefields Parkway
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Flights included
17 days
from £3,586 ppwas £3,985 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - September 2028
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Duration
17 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
20 included
- Discover the region on a fascinating 'Fjord Life' tour
- Experience a warm welcome, stunning scenery and beautiful views
- Tour Norway's interior on unforgettable optional excursions to the Jostedal Glacier, and to Myrdal, Flam and Gudvangen
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,585 ppwas £1,865 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - October 2028
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
14 airports
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Excursions & Visits
3 included
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Meals
14 included
- Marvel at the delightful and unspoiled Varenna
- Explore elegant Como Town
- Take a lake steamer or ferry to beautiful Bellagio
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,359 ppwas £1,599 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
12 airports
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Meals
7 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 £1,415 ppwas £1,665 pp -
Dates Available
May 2027 - September 2028
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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
- Marvel at the impressive power of mighty Niagara Falls
- Discover waterfront Toronto and its sky-piercing CN Tower
- Explore Victorian Ottawa, the elegant Canadian capital
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Flights included
10 days
from £2,528 ppwas £2,809 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - October 2029
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Duration
10 days
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Depart From
3 airports
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Excursions & Visits
5 included
- Ride the Bernina Express to St Moritz
- Discover Bellagio, "Italy's most beautiful town"
- Enjoy a week on the shores of Italy’s most romantic lake
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Flights included
8 days
from £1,597 ppwas £1,879 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - 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
7 included
- Explore Banff, the stunning capital of the Rockies
- UNESCO-listed Québec City, Canada's only walled city
- Glittering Vancouver - often cited as 'the best place in the world to live
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Flights included
14 days
from £3,287 ppwas £4,109 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - November 2027
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Duration
14 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
5 included
- Soak up luxury on the open ocean with a seven-night stay onboard an award-winning Holland America Line ship
- Sail through the UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay, with an array of wildlife from bears and moose to whales and sea birds
- Soak up panoramic views of the Rockies with a memorable rail journey onboard the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer
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Flights included
17 days
from £5,566 ppwas £6,185 pp -
Dates Available
May 2027 - September 2028
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Duration
17 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
6 included
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Meals
24 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 £1,639 ppwas £1,929 pp -
Dates Available
May 2027 - 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
- 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 £1,619 ppwas £1,905 pp -
Dates Available
May 2027 - September 2028
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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
- Enjoy views of Lake Geneva
- Discover the Swiss capital, Bern, on an optional tour
- Spend three nights in the wonderful alpine village resort of Chateau d'Oex, once home to David Niven
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Flights included
4 days
from £652 ppwas £815 pp -
Dates Available
November 2026 - December 2026
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Duration
4 days
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Depart From
6 airports
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Excursions & Visits
1 included
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Meals
6 included
- View the Legend of the Sunken Bell light show
- Soak up the festive atmosphere at Lake Bled
- Visit Ljubljana, and browse the Christmas market
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Flights included
6 days
from £1,565 ppwas £1,842 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
1 included
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Meals
11 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 £1,610 ppwas £1,895 pp -
Dates Available
April 2027 - October 2027
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Duration
8 days
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Depart From
11 airports
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Excursions & Visits
4 included
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Meals
14 included
- Spend time in Calgary, nicknamed ‘Cowtown’ and serving as a getaway to the Canadian Rockies, taking in its sights
- Journey into the rugged, snow-carpeted landscapes of Banff National Park for a five-night stay in beautiful Banff
- Enjoy a guided excursion, keeping an eye out for native wildlife while ascending Sulphur Mountain for unrivalled views of the Rockies
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Flights included
9 days
from £3,397 ppwas £3,775 pp -
Dates Available
November 2027 - November 2028
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Duration
9 days
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Depart From
1 airport
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Excursions & Visits
2 included
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Meals
1 included
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