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

As the skies begin to clear and nature awakens again, a buzz of anticipation reverberates through the quiet streets of Europe. 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. Plus, look out for Signature tours travel in a smaller group (with an average group size of 22) and take your holiday to the next level with even more included, like exciting dining experiences and wine-tastings - popular options for our foodie guests - additional visits and upgraded travel on some of our iconic rail journeys.

Outside of Europe, we have a range of tours available spanning 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. Perhaps you'll choose to explore the natural wonders of Malaysia and Borneo or take an epic road trip through the USA's Deep South, discovering the music, food and hospitality these dynamic states are known for - this is just a taste of the adventures on offer, take a look and find your perfect spring holiday. 

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Colourful buildings along the cliffside of Cinque Terre over the Mediterranean sea
A low ground shot of the leaning tower of Pisa and the Campo dei Miracoli building, Italy
View of Porto Venere harbour, Italy
Aerial view of the Portofino Village on the Ligurian Coast of Italy

Escorted Tour

Lucca, Portofino & the Cinque Terre

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 3 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
Village nestles between the copse covered mountains, Curral das Freiras
Overlook of Monte Palace Tropical Gardens
Tropical Botanical Gardens in Funchal town, Madeira island
Ocean view of the Veil Of The Bride Waterfall Porto Moniz, Madeira

Escorted Tour

Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic

  • Madeira, Portugal
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 7 dinners
  • 9 included experiences
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
Scenic shot of San Sebastian city and coastline in Spain
Cathedral of Santa Maria in Burgos, Spain
Cityscape of Bilbao with the Nervion river and Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, Spain
The Larrun Mountain peak overlooking the valley below in Atlantic Pyrenees
Rows of buildings in narrow ancient street in Pamplona city, Spain

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Spain’s Basque Country, La Rioja and Burgos

  • Spain
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Daily breakfast & 1 dinner
  • 10 included experiences
Interior of the Dambulla Golden Cave Temple with rows of golden Buddha statues and painted ceilings, Sri Lanka, South Asia.
Sri Lanka Leopard resting in a tree
NEGOMBO, SRI LANKA the lagoon is the perfect place for the fishing port, the rows of ships moored at the shores
A house on a green hill in Sri Lanka, amongst tea fields
Magnificent rocky fortress, Sigiriya in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

  • Sri Lanka
  • 4* / 5* hotels
  • Flights included
  • 19 meals: 11 breakfasts & 8 dinners
  • 10 included experiences
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* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 9 included experiences
Large, colorful temple entrance to the temple Thế Miếu, Hue, Vietnam
View over tropical forest and the Angkor Thom Temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Fisherman casting a net before sunrise along the Mekong River, Thailand.
Second Courtyard and Khuê Văn pavilion gate at the Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Vietnam and Cambodia

  • Cambodia, Vietnam
  • 4* / 5* hotels
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • 14 breakfasts & 6 lunches
  • 16 included experiences
Scenic aerial shot of the Fortress and old town in Dubrovnik
Makarska harbor under a blue cloudy sky, surrounded by the Croatia mountain range

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Walk & Discover: Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast

  • Croatia
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • 6 included experiences
  • Daily tours & walks
  • Small walking group sizes of 12-18 people

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Field of pink tulips in front of a typical Dutch windmill

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Autumn landscape in Kurobe Gorge, Japan

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Aerial shot of the Cologne Christmas Markets during sunset in Germany

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An image of two ships crossing the Seine River, during the day

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