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Holidays in Spring

Less crowds, more nature and the perfect temperatures for outdoor exploration - a spring holiday sounds idyllic to us!

Spring is one of the best times to travel. With mild temperatures, longer days and fewer visitors, it's easier to experience popular destinations at their best. 

Between the winter chill and those scorching temperatures that summer promises (and mostly delivers) is spring, a season of new beginnings. Mild weather and lengthening days make it the perfect time to enjoy popular destinations without the crowds.  

You could see the colourful tulip fields the Netherlands is so famous for on a river cruise or tick off Paris's iconic landmarks - like the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Pantheon - on a European tour

Look out for our Signature tours, which travel in smaller groups. (of 12-25 guests) You'll enjoy even more included experiences, from wine tastings and special dining experiences - popular options for our foodie guests - to additional visits.

Looking further afield? Explore tours across North America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Perfect if you're looking to throw off the bone-deep chill of winter. 

Pick the perfect introduction to Japan - a land of contrasts where golden temples, Shinto shrines and grand palaces stand shoulder to shoulder with futuristic skyscrapers. Explore the natural wonders of Sri Lanka or take an epic road trip through America's Deep South, discovering the music, food and hospitality the region is known for. 

These are just a taste of the many adventures on offer, take a look and find your perfect spring holiday. 

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Fountain with sculptures and the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria
A distant view of Melk abbey on a rocky outcrop above the Danube river, Austria
Salzburg skyline with river Salzach in springtime, Austria
Wiener Ringstrasse with Burgtheater and tram at sunrise, Vienna, Austria

River Cruise

The Blue Danube River Cruise

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 9 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • Our most popular River Cruise

Explore holidays

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

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining & Chef's dinner
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 5 included experiences
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Save on select December 2026 departures | Limited availability
Brightly coloured houses in the European Old Town Tallinn, in Estonia
Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) Fortress in Helsinki, Finland
Aerial view of Market Square at the Old Town pier in Helsinki, Finland

Escorted Tour

Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga

  • Estonia, Finland, Latvia
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 3 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
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Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Pretty bridge across a waterways of Strasbourg, capital city of the Alsace region, France
Feldberg Mountain, Germany, with views of distant Hills and Forests under a blue cloudy sky
Famous Chapel Bridge in the historic city center of Lucerne, the city's symbol and one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions and views on a sunny day in summer, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Church, houses and vineyards with the Rhein river in Assmanshausen, Germany

River Cruise

Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

  • France, Germany, Switzerland
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board (except one lunch if choosing the full day excursion)
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 10 included experiences
Taormina theatre columns with snowy Mount Etna in the distance in Taormina, Italy
Fallen Statue of Icarus and Temple of Concordia, Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
Coast of Ortigia island at the city of Syracuse in Sicily, Italy

Escorted Tour

Sicily Tour

  • Italy, Sicily
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast and dinner, plus 1 light lunch
  • 7 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Isola Bella island and Lake Maggiore with statue and garden in Italy
View of the Great Matterhorn mountain in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland

Escorted Tour

Lake Maggiore, Orta and the Matterhorn

  • Italy, Switzerland
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Half Board (except 1 hotel)
  • 7 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability

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Field of pink tulips in front of a typical Dutch windmill

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