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Lake Maggiore, Zermatt & the Centovalli Railway – Premier Collection
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Price
from £2159 /pp
was £2579
Flights included -
Dates Available
September 2026 - 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
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Ways to pay
Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £230.37 per month.
Lake Maggiore, Zermatt & the Centovalli Railway – Premier Collection
From your base at a beautiful lakeside hotel in Baveno, discover the most picturesque landscapes of Italy and Switzerland by boat and train.
Staying at a historic, stately hotel overlooking Lake Maggiore, you’ll enjoy this holiday at a gentle pace, with a balanced mix of time at leisure and excursions. Begin with a cruise to the enchanting Borromean Islands, each offering its own unique attractions and highlights. Then journey across the dramatic Simplon Pass and board a shuttle train to reach the mountain resort of Zermatt, framed by the iconic Matterhorn.
Continue to step aboard the Centovalli Railway for a spectacular ride through deep valleys and across soaring bridges, arriving in the pretty lakeside town of Locarno. Travelling in a smaller group allows more time to pause and appreciate each destination, with further opportunities to explore Baveno, relax by the lake, or join optional outings. Choose to discover Milan, the stylish Italian fashion capital, or venture to the beautiful lakes of Como and Lugano.
Top Highlights
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
Journey across the Simplon Pass and take a shuttle train to the resort town of Zermatt, the ‘Queen of the Alps’
Itinerary
Today, fly to Milan airport, where you’ll be met by your friendly, local tour manager and transferred to the hotel in the charming town of Baveno.
Set on the banks of Lake Maggiore, this upscale property is surrounded by stunning gardens and backed by the Italian Alps.
The rest of the day will be free to unpack and get settled in.
After breakfast, you can make the most of the day at leisure to take advantage of the hotel’s amenities, including a wellness centre and outdoor swimming pool.
Alternatively, take a short stroll to Baveno city centre, with its shoreside villas, waterfront promenade, pink granite quarries, and historic mineral water springs.
A wander around the town will reveal an assortment of cafés and gelaterias, as well as the Church of Saints Gervasio and Protasio, dating back to the 11th century and boasting impressive frescoes.
Following breakfast, you’ll board a boat at the nearby harbour and cruise across Lake Maggiore.
As you sail, the enchanting Borromean Islands will come into view, each with its own distinctive character. Your first stop is Isola Madre, the largest of the islands, home to a 16th-century palace located within an extraordinary botanical park, which you can choose to visit (on your own account). Here, rare and exotic plants bloom throughout the year, and peacocks, golden pheasants, and other species roam freely among palms, camellias, and azaleas.
A short journey then brings you to Isola dei Pescatori (also known as Isola Superiore), the only island that has been permanently inhabited. There will be time to walk around its narrow lanes and traditional houses before having lunch (on your own account) at one of the family-run restaurants, many of which serve freshly caught fish from the lake.
The final highlight of the trio is Isola Bella, dominated by the magnificent Borromeo Palace and its spectacular terraced gardens, a baroque masterpiece adorned with statues, fountains, and rare plants. You can opt to visit the palace (on your own account) or discover the pretty village with boutiques and cafés.
Later, return to the mainland and the hotel in the evening.
Another day of leisure awaits today, or you can join an optional tour, which first includes a visit to the town of Lugano, based on Lake Lugano. Located in southern Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region, this city offers breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains and the lake.
There will be time to experience its ‘Monte Carlo of Switzerland’ atmosphere, complete with casinos, a lively waterfront, and high-end shops. After exploring, you can enjoy an Italian delicacy in a Swiss setting.
Back on the coach, you’ll continue to Lake Como, stopping in the scenic town of Tremezzo, where you can visit the celebrated Villa Carlotta (entrance not included). This 18th-century villa is renowned for its impressive gardens and ancient trees, as well as its collection of sculptures and artworks inside.
From here, travel south to the lakeside town of Como, which has drawn poets, artists, and travellers throughout the years. Discover its historic centre with cobbled streets, sprawling piazzas and boutique shops, as well as the towering Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta or Duomo di Como, which dominates the skyline.
Located in the main square, Piazza Duomo, this place of worship is one of the most important religious buildings in northern Italy, dating back to the 14th century. The nearby waterfront is another highlight, lined with monuments, lush gardens, and villas, including the splendid neoclassical Villa Olmo.
At the end of the afternoon, return to Baveno.
Begin the day with breakfast before driving along Lago Maggiore and through the dramatic Ossola Valley, following the Simplon Road to the Swiss border. Here, the landscape opens up into the majestic high Alps as you ascend the Simplon Pass, reaching an altitude of 6,500 feet.
At the Belvedere viewpoint, enjoy the panoramic vistas that stretch across snow-capped peaks and valleys. There will be time for refreshments and to take some photographs. After the mountain stop, descend into the picturesque town of Brig, the gateway to the Alps. Continue along the Rhone Valley to Visp, a bustling town, before turning south into the narrow Matter Valley (Valle della Mattera), following the River Vispa-Matter.
Next up is the village of Tasch, where you’ll leave the coach and board a shuttle train to Zermatt. Situated at 5,300 feet above sea level, Zermatt, the ‘Queen of the Alps is a car-free resort town. Famed for its backdrop of the iconic peaks, it overlooks the Matterhorn (14,680 ft) and Monte Rosa (15,200 ft), the highest mountain in Switzerland.
Upon arrival, you’ll have time for lunch (on your own account) and the opportunity to explore Zermatt at your own pace. For those seeking more mountain vistas, take a cable car or the Gornergrat rack railway, promising sweeping views over the glaciers.
Later, return to Tasch by train and travel back to Baveno, retracing the route through the Rhone Valley, Brig, and across the Simplon Pass.
Have breakfast and embrace a free day to relax, or join an optional excursion to Milan, one of Europe’s most dynamic and captivating cities.
This city is not only a global fashion capital, but it is also steeped in history, culture, and art. During this excursion, discover some of the city’s most well-known landmarks under the guidance of your tour manager.
These include Sforzesco Castle, a magnificent fortress housing several museums and art collections, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, an exquisite 19th-century arcade filled with boutiques, cafés, and sophisticated architecture. You’ll also see La Scala Opera House, internationally renowned as one of the world’s greatest theatres. Finally, marvel at the Duomo di Milano, a Gothic masterpiece and one of Europe’s largest cathedrals, crowned with a towering spire.
After the tour, the afternoon is yours to explore at leisure. Perhaps wander through Milan’s fashionable streets, browse world-class galleries or museums, or simply take a seat in a pavement café and watch the world go by.
Once you’ve had breakfast, you’ll travel to the Italian town of Domodossola and board the Centovalli Railway.
This scenic 52 km (32 miles) metre-gauge railway is also known as the Vigezzina Line and links Domodossola in Italy with Locarno in Switzerland. Opened in 1923, the line crosses the landscapes of the Centovalli and Vigezzo Valleys, often referred to as the ‘Hundred Valleys’. The train journey takes approximately one hour and 45 minutes, and the carriages feature large windows, perfect for taking in the views.
Upon arrival in Locarno, a delightful town on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore, you’ll have free time for lunch and to explore. Make your way along the lakeside promenade, enjoy an espresso on the Piazza Grande (one of the largest squares in Switzerland), or enter the flower-filled gardens of the Madonna del Sasso sanctuary, sitting above the town. The pilgrimage church of Madonna del Sasso also boasts fantastic views of the landscapes.
Later this afternoon, depart by coach for the return journey to Baveno.
Enjoy your last breakfast and board the coach for the journey back to Milan airport before flying to the UK.
More highlights
Join an optional excursion to Lake Lugano in Switzerland and the famous Italian shores of Lake Como
Visit Milan, the stylish global fashion capital, on a full-day optional tour
Stay at the four-star Grand Hotel Dino, overlooking Lake Maggiore
What the price includes
- Seven nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Grand Hotel Dino in Baveno
- Visit to the Borromean Islands
- Journey across the Simplon Pass and shuttle train to Zermatt
- Journey on the Centovalli Railway and visit to Locarno
- Return flights to Milan
- Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
- Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Premier Collection tour manager
Dates & Prices
Solo price
Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.
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| Aberdeen |
September 2026 - October 2027 |
from £2247.00 pp |
14 dates available |
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| Aberdeen |
05 Sep 2026
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13 Sep 2026
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from £3182.00 was £3349.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
05 Oct 2026
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13 Oct 2026
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from £2380.00 was £2505.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
24 Oct 2026
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01 Nov 2026
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from £2247.00 was £2365.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
14 Apr 2027
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22 Apr 2027
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from £2361.00 was £2485.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
28 Apr 2027
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06 May 2027
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from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
12 May 2027
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20 May 2027
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
26 May 2027
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03 Jun 2027
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
09 Jun 2027
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17 Jun 2027
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
23 Jun 2027
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01 Jul 2027
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
08 Sep 2027
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from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
15 Sep 2027
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23 Sep 2027
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| Aberdeen |
06 Oct 2027
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14 Oct 2027
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from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
13 Oct 2027
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21 Oct 2027
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from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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| Aberdeen |
20 Oct 2027
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28 Oct 2027
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from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
September 2026 - October 2027 |
from £2194.00 pp |
14 dates available |
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| Belfast City George Best |
05 Sep 2026
Saturday
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13 Sep 2026
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Late Escape
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from £3254.00 was £3425.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
05 Oct 2026
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13 Oct 2026
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from £2194.00 was £2309.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
24 Oct 2026
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01 Nov 2026
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from £2266.00 was £2385.00 |
Only 8 places left! |
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| Belfast City George Best |
14 Apr 2027
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22 Apr 2027
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from £2475.00 was £2605.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
28 Apr 2027
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06 May 2027
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from £2561.00 was £2695.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
12 May 2027
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20 May 2027
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from £2950.00 was £3105.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
26 May 2027
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03 Jun 2027
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from £2950.00 was £3105.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
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from £2950.00 was £3105.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
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from £2950.00 was £3105.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
08 Sep 2027
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from £3007.00 was £3165.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
15 Sep 2027
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from £3007.00 was £3165.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
06 Oct 2027
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from £3007.00 was £3165.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
13 Oct 2027
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21 Oct 2027
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from £2561.00 was £2695.00 |
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| Belfast City George Best |
20 Oct 2027
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28 Oct 2027
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from £2561.00 was £2695.00 |
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| Edinburgh |
September 2026 - October 2027 |
from £2361.00 pp |
12 dates available |
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| Edinburgh |
05 Sep 2026
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13 Sep 2026
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from £3325.00 was £3499.00 |
Only 5 places left! |
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| Edinburgh |
14 Apr 2027
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from £2361.00 was £2485.00 |
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| Edinburgh |
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| Edinburgh |
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| Edinburgh |
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| Edinburgh |
23 Jun 2027
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Edinburgh |
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| Edinburgh |
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| Edinburgh |
20 Oct 2027
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28 Oct 2027
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| Glasgow |
September 2026 - October 2027 |
from £2128.00 pp |
14 dates available |
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| Glasgow |
05 Sep 2026
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13 Sep 2026
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Late Escape
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from £3182.00 was £3349.00 |
Only 5 places left! |
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| Glasgow |
05 Oct 2026
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13 Oct 2026
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from £2128.00 was £2239.00 |
Only 9 places left! |
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| Glasgow |
24 Oct 2026
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01 Nov 2026
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from £2190.00 was £2305.00 |
Only 8 places left! |
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| Glasgow |
14 Apr 2027
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from £2361.00 was £2485.00 |
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| Glasgow |
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from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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| Glasgow |
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Glasgow |
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Glasgow |
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from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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| Glasgow |
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from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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| Glasgow |
20 Oct 2027
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28 Oct 2027
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from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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| Inverness |
September 2026 - October 2027 |
from £2238.00 pp |
14 dates available |
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| Inverness |
05 Sep 2026
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8 days
13 Sep 2026
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from £3230.00 was £3399.00 |
Only 5 places left! |
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| Inverness |
05 Oct 2026
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13 Oct 2026
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from £2242.00 was £2359.00 |
Only 9 places left! |
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| Inverness |
24 Oct 2026
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01 Nov 2026
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from £2238.00 was £2355.00 |
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| Inverness |
14 Apr 2027
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from £2361.00 was £2485.00 |
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| Inverness |
28 Apr 2027
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| Inverness |
12 May 2027
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Inverness |
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03 Jun 2027
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Inverness |
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17 Jun 2027
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Inverness |
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from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Inverness |
08 Sep 2027
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16 Sep 2027
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from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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| Inverness |
15 Sep 2027
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from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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| Inverness |
06 Oct 2027
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14 Oct 2027
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from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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| Inverness |
13 Oct 2027
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21 Oct 2027
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from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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| Inverness |
20 Oct 2027
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28 Oct 2027
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from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
September 2026 - October 2027 |
from £2052.00 pp |
14 dates available |
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| London Gatwick |
05 Sep 2026
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8 days
13 Sep 2026
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Late Escape
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from £2608.00 was £2745.00 |
Only 5 places left! |
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| London Gatwick |
05 Oct 2026
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8 days
13 Oct 2026
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from £2052.00 was £2159.00 |
Only 9 places left! |
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| London Gatwick |
24 Oct 2026
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01 Nov 2026
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from £2261.00 was £2379.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
14 Apr 2027
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22 Apr 2027
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from £2171.00 was £2285.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
28 Apr 2027
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06 May 2027
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from £2257.00 was £2375.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
12 May 2027
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20 May 2027
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from £2679.00 was £2819.00 |
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26 May 2027
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| London Gatwick |
09 Jun 2027
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from £2713.00 was £2855.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
08 Sep 2027
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from £2722.00 was £2865.00 |
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15 Sep 2027
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from £2722.00 was £2865.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
06 Oct 2027
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from £2736.00 was £2879.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
13 Oct 2027
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from £2289.00 was £2409.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
20 Oct 2027
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from £2289.00 was £2409.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
September 2026 - October 2027 |
from £2090.00 pp |
14 dates available |
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| London Heathrow |
05 Sep 2026
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8 days
13 Sep 2026
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Late Escape
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from £3002.00 was £3159.00 |
Only 5 places left! |
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| London Heathrow |
05 Oct 2026
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13 Oct 2026
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Late Escape
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from £2090.00 was £2199.00 |
Only 9 places left! |
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| London Heathrow |
24 Oct 2026
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01 Nov 2026
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from £2105.00 was £2215.00 |
Only 8 places left! |
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| London Heathrow |
14 Apr 2027
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22 Apr 2027
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from £2276.00 was £2395.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
28 Apr 2027
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06 May 2027
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from £2361.00 was £2485.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
12 May 2027
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20 May 2027
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from £2751.00 was £2895.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
26 May 2027
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03 Jun 2027
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from £2751.00 was £2895.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
09 Jun 2027
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17 Jun 2027
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from £2751.00 was £2895.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
23 Jun 2027
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01 Jul 2027
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from £2751.00 was £2895.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
08 Sep 2027
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8 days
16 Sep 2027
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from £2808.00 was £2955.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
15 Sep 2027
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23 Sep 2027
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from £2808.00 was £2955.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
06 Oct 2027
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14 Oct 2027
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from £2808.00 was £2955.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
13 Oct 2027
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21 Oct 2027
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from £2361.00 was £2485.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
20 Oct 2027
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28 Oct 2027
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from £2361.00 was £2485.00 |
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| London Stansted |
April 2027 - October 2027 |
from £2118.00 pp |
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| London Stansted |
14 Apr 2027
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22 Apr 2027
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from £2118.00 was £2229.00 |
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| London Stansted |
28 Apr 2027
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06 May 2027
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from £2204.00 was £2319.00 |
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| London Stansted |
12 May 2027
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20 May 2027
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from £2542.00 was £2675.00 |
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| London Stansted |
26 May 2027
Wednesday
8 days
03 Jun 2027
Thursday
|
from £2542.00 was £2675.00 |
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| London Stansted |
09 Jun 2027
Wednesday
8 days
17 Jun 2027
Thursday
|
from £2527.00 was £2659.00 |
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| London Stansted |
23 Jun 2027
Wednesday
8 days
01 Jul 2027
Thursday
|
from £2527.00 was £2659.00 |
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| London Stansted |
08 Sep 2027
Wednesday
8 days
16 Sep 2027
Thursday
|
from £2631.00 was £2769.00 |
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| London Stansted |
15 Sep 2027
Wednesday
8 days
23 Sep 2027
Thursday
|
from £2631.00 was £2769.00 |
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| London Stansted |
06 Oct 2027
Wednesday
8 days
14 Oct 2027
Thursday
|
from £2565.00 was £2699.00 |
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| London Stansted |
13 Oct 2027
Wednesday
8 days
21 Oct 2027
Thursday
|
from £2118.00 was £2229.00 |
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| London Stansted |
20 Oct 2027
Wednesday
8 days
28 Oct 2027
Thursday
|
from £2118.00 was £2229.00 |
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| Manchester |
September 2026 - October 2027 |
from £2052.00 pp |
14 dates available |
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| Manchester |
05 Sep 2026
Saturday
8 days
13 Sep 2026
Sunday
|
Late Escape
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from £2508.00 was £2639.00 |
Only 5 places left! |
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| Manchester |
05 Oct 2026
Monday
8 days
13 Oct 2026
Tuesday
|
Late Escape
|
from £2052.00 was £2159.00 |
Only 9 places left! |
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| Manchester |
24 Oct 2026
Saturday
8 days
01 Nov 2026
Sunday
|
from £2105.00 was £2215.00 |
Only 8 places left! |
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| Manchester |
14 Apr 2027
Wednesday
8 days
22 Apr 2027
Thursday
|
from £2280.00 was £2399.00 |
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| Manchester |
28 Apr 2027
Wednesday
8 days
06 May 2027
Thursday
|
from £2365.00 was £2489.00 |
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| Manchester |
12 May 2027
Wednesday
8 days
20 May 2027
Thursday
|
from £2688.00 was £2829.00 |
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| Manchester |
26 May 2027
Wednesday
8 days
03 Jun 2027
Thursday
|
from £2688.00 was £2829.00 |
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| Manchester |
09 Jun 2027
Wednesday
8 days
17 Jun 2027
Thursday
|
from £2688.00 was £2829.00 |
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| Manchester |
23 Jun 2027
Wednesday
8 days
01 Jul 2027
Thursday
|
from £2688.00 was £2829.00 |
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| Manchester |
08 Sep 2027
Wednesday
8 days
16 Sep 2027
Thursday
|
from £2764.00 was £2909.00 |
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| Manchester |
15 Sep 2027
Wednesday
8 days
23 Sep 2027
Thursday
|
from £2764.00 was £2909.00 |
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| Manchester |
06 Oct 2027
Wednesday
8 days
14 Oct 2027
Thursday
|
from £2745.00 was £2889.00 |
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| Manchester |
13 Oct 2027
Wednesday
8 days
21 Oct 2027
Thursday
|
from £2299.00 was £2419.00 |
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| Manchester |
20 Oct 2027
Wednesday
8 days
28 Oct 2027
Thursday
|
from £2299.00 was £2419.00 |
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| Newcastle |
September 2026 - October 2027 |
from £2181.00 pp |
14 dates available |
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| Newcastle |
05 Sep 2026
Saturday
8 days
13 Sep 2026
Sunday
|
Late Escape
|
from £3648.00 was £3839.00 |
Only 5 places left! |
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| Newcastle |
05 Oct 2026
Monday
8 days
13 Oct 2026
Tuesday
|
Late Escape
|
from £2181.00 was £2295.00 |
Only 9 places left! |
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| Newcastle |
24 Oct 2026
Saturday
8 days
01 Nov 2026
Sunday
|
from £2403.00 was £2529.00 |
Only 8 places left! |
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| Newcastle |
14 Apr 2027
Wednesday
8 days
22 Apr 2027
Thursday
|
from £2361.00 was £2485.00 |
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| Newcastle |
28 Apr 2027
Wednesday
8 days
06 May 2027
Thursday
|
from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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| Newcastle |
12 May 2027
Wednesday
8 days
20 May 2027
Thursday
|
from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Newcastle |
26 May 2027
Wednesday
8 days
03 Jun 2027
Thursday
|
from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Newcastle |
09 Jun 2027
Wednesday
8 days
17 Jun 2027
Thursday
|
from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Newcastle |
23 Jun 2027
Wednesday
8 days
01 Jul 2027
Thursday
|
from £2836.00 was £2985.00 |
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| Newcastle |
08 Sep 2027
Wednesday
8 days
16 Sep 2027
Thursday
|
from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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| Newcastle |
15 Sep 2027
Wednesday
8 days
23 Sep 2027
Thursday
|
from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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| Newcastle |
06 Oct 2027
Wednesday
8 days
14 Oct 2027
Thursday
|
from £2893.00 was £3045.00 |
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| Newcastle |
13 Oct 2027
Wednesday
8 days
21 Oct 2027
Thursday
|
from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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| Newcastle |
20 Oct 2027
Wednesday
8 days
28 Oct 2027
Thursday
|
from £2447.00 was £2575.00 |
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Accommodation
Further information
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.
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.
Guests on half-board arrangements will be served a three-course evening meal, and can expect a first course of traditional pasta or soup, a main meat or fish course accompanied by one or two types of vegetable, and a simple dessert of fruit, cake or Italian ice cream. Breakfasts will usually consist of bread rolls, jam, cereal, ham, cheese, fruit juice, tea and coffee. Menus will vary from hotel to hotel, but choice will be more limited than in a normal restaurant. In some instances, individual guests who have booked with the hotel independently may be offered a different menu from those who are staying at the hotel as part of a package tour.
An authentic dining experience in Italy can often be a bit different to the Italian food that international tourists might be used to, but it’s one of the best ways to truly appreciate the finer cultural differences of this tourist hotspot. From simpler, but more frequent, courses to regional dishes, here are some points to note when dining in Italy.
The first major difference you’re likely to notice is that the dining experience as a whole is much longer; you’ll enjoy a much more social experience than the average dinner back home with multiple smaller courses spread across a longer period of time. While each meal will be prepared to order, you may notice that dishes are served cooler than you might be used to – Italian dishes are rarely served piping hot to preserve the more delicate flavours of each ingredient and to provide a more enjoyable dining experience. The final thing to bear in mind is that it may be tricky to find Italian classics in the same form as they are at home. For instance, while Spaghetti Carbonara is a staple in historic Rome – and made traditionally using egg yolks rather than cream – you’ll often find it replaced with a wild boar ragù in Tuscany.
Some regions of Italy have introduced a room tax of between 1€ and 4€ per person per night, payable directly by the guest to the hotel on check-out. You will be advised by your tour manager in resort if a particular hotel is implementing this charge.
British citizens require passports when travelling overseas and this must be valid for six months beyond the date you return. If you are not a British citizen, you may need a visa for the country/countries you are visiting (please contact the respective embassies to check and to apply).
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
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. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.
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.
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Travelling to Europe
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 EES scheme commenced on the 12th October 2025, and the phased implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, EES will be fully operational at all EU borders. - the latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr
EES is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. Once introduced, when you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.
For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operational 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. For further information please visit the https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/planning-and-booking-a-holiday/upcoming-changes-travel-europe here.
Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.
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 counties.
The ETIAS system is not live yet - the latest information can be found at www.etias.com. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live (and if applicable to you), apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel.
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 here.
Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.
Unless stated otherwise, any suggested free‑time optional excursions, activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included in your holiday price and may be subject to local charges.
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