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Escorted Tours in Central Europe

Our tours in Central Europe invite you into a world where history and culture come to life at every turn.

Marvel at the architectural masterpiece of the Reichstag in Berlin, where the city’s rich past and dynamic future converge beneath its iconic glass dome. Experience baroque elegance in Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, a city so grand it’s often called the “Rome of the North.” As night falls, Paris reveals its magical side on a ‘By Night’ tour, with its iconic landmarks glowing beneath the stars. In Slovenia, discover the hidden gem of its wine region, where a charming local cellar invites you to savour some of Europe’s most exquisite wines. Bruges, with its fairytale canals and medieval ambience, beckons you on an illuminating walking tour that reveals the timeless beauty of this enchanting city. Stand before the majestic Wawel Castle in Krakow, a stunning testament to Poland’s royal history. 

Each destination in Central Europe tells its own captivating story, offering you a chance to uncover the treasures of the region.

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Mantua Square at golden hour in Lombardy, Italy

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Hidden Italy: Padua, Vicenza and Mantua

  • Italy
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast
  • 7 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Group of European greater flamingos walking in shallow water of a swamp

Escorted Tour

Highlights of Provence

  • France
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 local restaurant dinners
  • 12 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability

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Our brochure is packed with itineraries and inspiration. Delivered to your doorstep or view it online - the choice is yours.

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Tuscany, Florence and Siena

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • 8 included experiences
  • Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Brightly coloured Lake Trasimeno with anchored boats in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy.
View of Palazzo dei Priori, historical building in the city centre of Perugia, Italy.
Landscape view of Saint Francis Cathedral surrounded by vegetation in Assisi, Italy.
The medieval cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta with a colourful evening sky in Umbria, Italy.

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Umbria, Perugia and Assisi: The Heart of Italy

  • Italy
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast plus 1 lunch
  • 9 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
The River Seine and the Eiffel Tower during sunrise in Paris, France
Pont Alexandre III bridge with ornate Art Nouveau lamps over the river Seine in Paris, France

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Paris Tour

  • France
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 4 included experiences
View of Villa del Balbianello building from Lake Como in Italy
Isola Bella Lake Maggiore
The Villa del Balbianello and gardens overlooking Lake Como, Italy
A red train in motion curved along the Brusio Spiral Viaduct on the Bernina Railway

Escorted Tour

Lake Como, St Moritz and the Bernina Express

  • Italy, Switzerland
  • 3* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Half Board
  • 7 included experiences (9 in 2027)
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Krakow City with ancient architecture buildings in Poland
Black and white image of Auschwitz concentration camp gate, Poland

Escorted Tour

Krakow

  • Poland
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 2 included experiences
Zermatt village with a view of the peak of the Matterhorn mountain, Swiss Alps

Escorted Tour

Highlights of Lake Maggiore & The Matterhorn

  • Italy, Switzerland
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • B&B / Half board
  • 10 Included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Rocamadour medieval town with lush vegetation in Lot, France
The medieval town, Sarlat-la-Caneda at the twilight in France
Pont Valentré Bridge reflecting it's image in the Lot River, Cahors, France
Fortress Cité de Carcassonne battlement walls overlooking the city in Aude, France
Beynac Castle overlooking the river Dordogne in France

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Dordogne, Albi and Carcassonne

  • France
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
  • 10 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability

Unbeatable value

which always includes

  • Direct flights from 14 UK airports with no regional supplements & transfers
  • Hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Breakfast each morning, plus select other meals
  • Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Free time to explore at your own pace
  • Checked luggage
  • All additional taxes
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team
  • Average of 20-36 guests on all Classic tours
  • Average group size of 12-25 guests on all Signature tours

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