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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 (an average of 22 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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The Almudena cathedral during sunset in Madrid, Spain
View of Toledo town from the Tagus river in Toledo, Spain
King Philip III statue at Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain

Escorted Tour

Madrid, Salamanca and Toledo

  • Spain
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast
  • 5 included experiences
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
View of Chain Bridge and Budapest illuminated at twilight in Hungary
The Mraconia Monastery on the Danube river at the iron gates in Romania
Exterior view of the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania
Aerial view of Veliko Tarnovo city and river from Tsarevets hill in Bulgaria
Belogradchik cliff rocks near ancient Kaleto in Bulgaria

River Cruise

Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise

  • Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 16 visits & tours
  • Full board (except two lunches)
Save up to £450pp on autumn sailings | Limited Availability
Save up to £450pp on autumn sailings | 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.

Brandenburg Gate illuminated at night in Berlin, Germany.
US Army Checkpoint with soldier holding the US flag in Berlin, Germany
Colourful Marktplatz in Meissen town square, Germany

Escorted Tour

Berlin, Dresden, Meissen and Colditz

  • Germany
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 4 included experiences
  • See the escape-proof castle in Colditz
  • Enjoy guided tours of Berlin & Dresden
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

Timeless Provence

  • France
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 local restaurant dinners
  • 8 included experiences
  • Spot pink flamingos on a boat ride in the Camargue
  • Discover one of Europe's most historic cities, Avignon
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Street view of beautiful buildings and cafes in Rouen Old Town, Normandy, France
Statues along the side of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen in Paris
  • France
  • 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 5 included experiences
  • Visit Arromanches and the D-Day beaches
  • Tour the medieval city of Rouen
  • Visit Claude Monte's house and gardens
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Beautiful Maiko with red clothing and umbrella in the streets of Kyoto, Japan
Tokyo evening skyline with Mt. Fuji in the background.
Sarusawa Pond surrounded by trees and walking pathways, steeples of temples can be seen above the tree line
Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan
Golden ornate Japanese temple by the waterside and surrounded by green forests, Japan
Meiji Shrine at sunset in yoyogi park, Harajuku tokyo

Escorted Tour

The Best of Japan

  • Japan
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • 14 meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner
  • Daily tours & visits
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Railway between Flam and Myrdal in Norway

Escorted Tour

Norway Tour

  • Norway
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
  • 9 included experiences
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.

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Field of pink tulips in front of a typical Dutch windmill

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