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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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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

Escorted Tour

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.

Escorted Tour

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

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

Golden pavilion Buddhist temple Kinkakuji in Kyoto, Japan
Pontocho alley in Kyoto, Japan
Top view of Kamakura Hasedera Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan
Tak Mausoleum Sohmon in Japan
Aerial view of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Escorted Tour

Icons of Japan

  • Japan
  • 4* hotels
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 7 included experiences
  • Travel at 200mph on the high-speed bullet train
  • Discover iconic sites of Kyoto, Tokyo & Kamakura
  • Take in astonishing views of Mount Fuji
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

Escorted Tour

Paris Tour

  • France
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 4 included experiences
Scenic shot of San Sebastian city and coastline in Spain

Escorted Tour

Spain’s Basque Country, La Rioja and Burgos

  • Spain
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 1 dinner
  • 10 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Bay view of the Montenegrin town Kotor and the belltower of Church of Our Lady of Remedy
  • Montenegro
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 4 dinners
  • 11 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
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

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Field of pink tulips in front of a typical Dutch windmill

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Discover the ideal river cruises for spring - see the bulbfields of the Netherlands bloom, the sun shining in Portugal or the shimmering blue water of the Danube.

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Japan is a country of captivating contrasts—where ancient traditions meet cutting-edge innovation, and serene temples sit just moments away from neon-lit nightlife.

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