Escorted Touring Holidays
Let us inspire you with these affordable escorted tour itineraries that explore some gorgeous historic cities in Europe, Asia, ancient sites, coastal routes and vast Canadian landscapes. We’ve teamed up with a number of our favourite travel partners to bring you our favourite trips and inspiration.
8-Day Taste Of Eastern Europe
This fast-paced tour of some of the most beautiful countries in Eastern Europe is tailor-made for avid adventurers.
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From £745pp
Operated by Expat Explore
- Explore incredible Neuschwanstein Castle; the inspiration for the fairytale castle in Disneyland
- Visit Salzburg; the birthplace of Mozart
- Enjoy dinner in a traditional German beer hall in Munich
- See the best-loved sights in Budapest on a driving tour
- Enjoy Czech cuisine at a local spot in Prague
- Enjoy a dinner cruise down the Danube River
- Visit Budapest, Vienna, Innsbruck, Bratislava, Vaduz and Nuremberg
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert tour guide
- Air-conditioned private coach
- ABTA protected
10-Day Helsinki To Warsaw
This expertly curated tour ticks off some of the best-loved attractions across Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.
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From £930pp
Operated by Expat Explore
- Explore Helsinki – a vibrant seaside city known for its beautiful islands and great green parks
- Enjoy lunch in Tallinn’s Old Town Square
- Visit Latvia’s coastal town of Saulkrasti on the Gulf of Riga
- See the majestic Trakai Island Castle in Lithuania
- Be mesmerised by the Masurian Lake District in Poland
- Spend time in the gorgeous, historic Polish cities of Gdansk, Poznan, Torun and Warsaw
- 9 nights hotel accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert tour guide
- Air-conditioned private coach
- ABTA protected
16-Day Balkan Explorer
Travel the Balkans and discover the unmatched beauty of this region within ten unique countries.
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From £1,455pp
Operated by Expat Explore
- Explore every country in the Balkan Peninsula
- See the top attractions of Athens and Delphi
- Visit the lakeside jewel of Ohrid – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the picturesque, medieval walled city Kotor
- Catch the cable car to the top of Mount Srd for sensational views of Dubrovnik
- Spend time at one of Budapest’s famous bath-houses
- Marvel at the cascading falls at Plitvice Lakes National Park
- 15 nights hotel accommodation
- 15 breakfasts, 8 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert tour guide
- Air-conditioned private coach
- ABTA protected
11-Day Highlights Of Vietnam
Get ready for an 11-day Vietnam guided tour holiday full of hidden gems and must-see marvels!
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From £870pp
Operated by Expat Explore
- Cruise Ha Long Bay with an overnight stay onboard a cruise ship
- Experience the Cu Chi war tunnels and the majestic Marble Mountains
- Discover the Perfume River aboard a traditional Dragon boat
- City tours of Hanoi Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh
- 9 nights hotel accommodation
- 1 night on board a Ha Long Bay cruise ship
- 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert tour guide
- Air-conditioned private minibus/coach
- Internal flights Hanoi-Hue and Da Nang-Can Tho
- ABTA protected
11-Day Highlights Of Albania
Albania’s wealth of historic sites, charming rural villages and the colourful capital, Tirana, are all waiting to be discovered.
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From £1,195pp
Operated by Explore
- Discover Butrint – one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Balkans
- Explore one of the most unspoilt places in the Adriatic, Llogara National Park
- Stroll along the cobbled streets of the UNESCO-Listed town Gjirokastra and visit its hilltop castle
- Jump on the Dajti Express cable car to view the surrounding highlands
- Stop at the thermal baths in Benja
- Enjoy a walking tour of Berat and Durresi
- 10 nights hotel accommodation
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Driver and transfers
- ATOL protected
8-Day Jewels Of France Including Normandy
Buckle up for a lively encounter with the highlights of northern France. On this love affair with the world’s most visited country, you’ll get your fill of French heritage and culture across the valleys and vineyards of northern France to its glittering capital, Paris.
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From £899pp
Operated by Costsaver
- Explore Paris, the ‘City of Light’
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy
- Head into châteaux country, where elegant estates and manicured gardens dot the countryside near the Loire River
- View the Renaissance art and architecture of the Loire Valley
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert travel director
- Air-conditioned private coach with Wi-Fi
- ABTA & ATOL protected
7-Day Jewels Of Italy
Take a walk down memory lane – one that spans centuries of tradition, heritage and culture, as you encounter such iconic sights as the mighty Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Florence’s spectacular Duomo.
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From £846pp
Operated by Costsaver
- Take a leisurely stroll around Rome’s thronging piazzas
- Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
- See Florence’s most iconic sights on foot – the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- View the Renaissance art and architecture of the Loire Valley
- View the vast Roman Arena in Verona
- Witness the attractions between the canals of Venice
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert travel director
- Air-conditioned private coach with Wi-Fi
- ABTA & ATOL protected
7-Day Classical Spain
Experience Andalucía’s magical fusion of Spanish and Moorish cultures as you discover Seville’s vibrant streets and conquistador heritage, Granada’s wondrous Alhambra and the dazzling Mezquita mosque in Córdoba – and much more.
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From £889pp
Operated by Riviera Travel
- Experience beautiful Seville’s vibrant streets and tranquil parks
- Visit medieval Ronda – one of Spain’s most spectacularly situated cities
- Delight in delicious and authentic tapas in Seville
- Explore Alhambra – one of the most romantic places ever built
- Visit Córdoba with a guided tour of the Mezquita
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- 6 breakfasts
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert tour manager
- Transfers
- Return flights
10-Day Wonders Of The Rockies
‘Awe inspiring’, ‘picturesque’, ‘mind blowing’ – all of these words describe the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, and yet none of them do this phenomenal region justice.
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From £1,723pp
Operated by Costsaver
- Marvel at the turquoise lakes of the Canadian Rockies
- See the Athabasca Falls
- Experience the Icefields Parkway
- Explore the beautiful Jasper and Banff National Parks
- Visit Calgary, Sun Peaks, Victoria and Vancouver
- 9 nights hotel accommodation
- 1 iconic breakfast
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert travel director
- Air-conditioned private coach with Wi-Fi
- ABTA & ATOL protected
12-Day Essential Thailand
Diving into Thailand’s rich history and fascinating culture, experience the contrasts between the bright lights, glittering skyscrapers and vibrant street markets of Bangkok and the lush green landscapes and peaceful rural life of northern Thailand as you journey by boat into the Golden Triangle.
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From £1,313pp
Operated by Costsaver
- Visit Wat Rong Khun – the White Temple of Chiang Rai
- Take a boat trip along the Mekong River and visit a local market in Laos
- In Chiang Mai, explore the Night Market and the temples of Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang
- Head to the Sukhothai Historical Park
- See the Bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi
- Experience the highlights of Bangkok
- 11 nights hotel accommodation
- 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert travel director
- Air-conditioned private coach
- ABTA & ATOL protected
6-Day Slovenia & Lake Bled
This exceptionally green and pleasant land proudly showcases a contrast of influences, including a trio of different climates, from Alpine in the north, to Mediterranean on the tiny sliver of Adriatic coastline and Italian border, and Continental elsewhere.
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From £999pp
Operated by Riviera Travel
- Enjoy a guided walking tour of Ljubljana
- Explore the enchanting Roman town of Ptuj, said to be the oldest in Slovenia
- Tour the Lipica Classical Riding School grounds and learn about the famous Lipizzaner horses
- Experience the beauty of Lake Bled, Slovenia’s number one destination attraction, and visit fairy-tale Bled Island in a traditional Pletna boat
- Visit the coastal city of Piran with its Italian influences
- 5 nights 4* hotel accommodation
- 5 breakfasts
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert tour manager
- Transfers
- Return flights
15-Day Egypt & Jordan Adventure With Felucca Cruise
Experience ancient wonder and mysteries on this 15-day Egypt and Jordan adventure.
** SAVE up to £100pp **
From £1,200pp
Operated by Expat Explore
- Explore the Petra, Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the temples of Luxor & Karnak
- Cruise the Nile on a traditional felucca
- Sleep at a Bedouin camp
- Take a jeep safari in Wadi Rum
- Float in the Dead Sea
- Enjoy an All-Inclusive Red Sea resort
- 12 nights hotel accommodation
- 1 night in a Bedouin camp
- 1 night on a traditional wooden felucca boat
- 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Expert Egyptologist tour guide
- Air-conditioned private minibus/coach
- Internal flights Cairo-Aswan and Cairo-Amman
- ABTA protected
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