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from £1407 /pp

was £1655
Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

13 airports
Excursions & Visits

4 included
Meals

14 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £213.71 per month.

Croatia's Istrian Riviera and Lake Bled

Discover the treasures beside the blue Adriatic - Roman glories, stunning scenery and one of Europe’s most beautiful lakes.

Spend a week in a beautifully appointed shore-side hotel in the genteel, colourful resort of Lovran - a favourite destination of the Viennese elite during the Habsburg Empire, and now one of Croatia’s premier holiday havens - and join three marvellous included excursions. You’ll enjoy the delights of the Istrian Riviera, journey into beautiful Slovenia to the beautiful shores of Lake Bled and spend a wonderful day in the spectacular surroundings of Croatia's glorious Plitvice National Park.

High shot of waterfalls in front of a dark turquoise body of water, surrounded by forested hills. In the forefront is a piece of rock and trees.

Witness the waterfalls and breathtaking scenery in Plitvice National Park

View of the town of Rovinj from the water, with colourful stone buildings on the waterfront, rows of these and trees going up the land behind and a tower with a statue on top. The sky is blue with pink clouds.

Explore the pretty fishing port of Rovinj

Birds eye view of a fjord, with three sail boats sailing close together in a line. Either side of the fjord is forested land.

Seek out the remarkable Lim Fjord, the one-time hideaway of Captain Morgan

Wide angle shot of Lake Bled, showing its forested surrounding areas, and mountains in the distance. In the middle of the lake, there is a small island with trees and a towered building

Visit the exquisite, emerald-green Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most charming attraction

Today is free to enjoy the facilities and explore the delights of Lovran. A popular destination for the nobility of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Lovran has a rich history dating back to the Roman era and is the perfect destination for peace and tranquillity. Sit and relax with a drink in St George’s square and people-watch.

On the first of our included tours you'll see some of the beauty of the Istrian peninsula in the company of our friendly tour manager. Highlights will include bustling Pula, the provincial capital famed for its vast Roman amphitheatre, the immense arches of which tower over the city’s port and ancient centre. You’ll also discover remarkable Lim Fjord, a wooded gash in the coastline that, according to local legend, once served as a hiding place for Welsh pirate (and later governor of Jamaica) Captain Henry Morgan. You’ll visit stunning Rovinj, which rises Venice-like out of the water, its narrow streets and pastel-painted buildings leading ever upwards to the Baroque church of St Euphemia. Make the climb to enjoy the tremendous view, before returning to the harbourfront below, perhaps to enjoy a well-deserved ice-cream.

Today’s long but memorable excursion takes you north through scenic countryside into Slovenia, and past the country’s capital Ljubljana, to beautiful Lake Bled. Ringed by forested hills and looking out across the usually still waters to an island crowned by a Baroque church, Bled itself is a wonderful resort town surrounded by nature's glories. Enjoy the views of Bled Castle, which overlooks the town from a lofty perch on the opposite shore, before spending time enjoying the lakeside resort. Stop for lunch (payable locally), or perhaps take gondola-like pletna across to the island (payable locally). The energetic can even choose to row themselves!

You’ll return to Lovran this evening in time for dinner.

Rest and relax in and around your hotel, today, or join our optional boat tour to explore two contrasting islands lying off the beautiful Croatian coast. Board your vessel and head out into the Kvarner Gulf. Your first stop will be Krk (pronounced "Kirk") a former Roman and Venetian outpost, and the largest island in the Gulf (and indeed the entire Adriatic). Across a narrow strait, Cres ("Tsress") is slightly smaller and less inhabited than its neighbour. Explore the historic fishing port of Beli, charmingly set on a hilltop overlooking its picturesque harbour.

During the day, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a traditional Croatian 'fish picnic' prepared by the crew of your boat.

The last of our included excursions takes you inland to Plitvice - justifiably Croatia’s most celebrated and most visited natural attraction. Here, 16 bodies of water are surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and linked by a series of rushing waterfalls and rapids that tumble down the ancient, time-weathered terraces. After a drive through the beautiful scenery of Croatia’s interior, you’ll spend time exploring the park on foot before returning to Lovran this evening.

Spend a final day in Lovran or join our final tour and cross the border into Slovenia once again, heading to the rolling Karst region, which has lent its name to anywhere in the world where underground streams and caves are found.

Today, you’ll visit the giant chasm at Postojna to travel two miles underground by train then walk with a personal audio-guide through a wonderfully illuminated netherworld of stalactites and stalagmites where the strange ‘human fish’ – a tiny amphibian – lives out its sightless life. After a fascinating visit, you’ll journey to Predjama Castle, a remarkable Renaissance castle that clings to a sheer cliff-face at the mouth of another of the region's immense caves, its upper floor stairwells carved from the bedrock.

Return to Lovran to enjoy dinner and the last evening of your holiday.

Shot of a church on a small bit of forested land on water, there is a pathway leading up to the church which has some people and boats at the bottom. Behind, there are mountains and clouds, under a blue sky.

Bird's eye view of the ruins of an Amphitheatre and its surrounding area. A church with a tower in the left forefront, and regular buildings to the right. A boat harbour to the top right of the image, next to the rest of the sea to the right.

View of Rovinj from the water, showing boats docked at the harbour and colourful buildings. Slightly further back is a stone tower. The sky is blue and clear.

Back of two pletna boats docked on Lake Bled, with forests on the other side. A large building on a hill and one on ground level, and mountains in the distance.

Back of a green statue of a lady holding a bird, on some rocks, facing the sea. Past the sea, there is a silhouette of a mountain, and on the right is a town. The sky is blue but cloudy

Join an optional Krk and Cres islands excursion

Enjoy a week in Lovran, the former retreat of the Viennese elite

Partake in an optional Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle tour

Discover Pula's stunning Roman amphitheatre

Seven nights' half-board accommodation at the four-star Hotel Excelsior, Lovran
Visits to Pula, Rovinj and Lim Fjord on a tour of the Istrian Peninsula
Excursions to Lake Bled in Slovenia and to Plitvice National Park in Croatia
Return flights to Pula or Venice
Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1708.00 pp	8 dates available
Aberdeen	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1756.00 was £2065.00
Aberdeen	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1773.00 was £2085.00
Aberdeen	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1968.00 was £2315.00
Aberdeen	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2011.00 was £2365.00
Aberdeen	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2266.00 was £2665.00
Aberdeen	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2274.00 was £2675.00
Aberdeen	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1832.00 was £2155.00
Aberdeen	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1708.00 was £2009.00
Birmingham	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1419.00 pp	12 dates available
Birmingham	07 Jun 2026 Sunday 8 days 14 Jun 2026 Sunday
Birmingham	14 Jun 2026 Sunday 8 days 21 Jun 2026 Sunday
Birmingham	06 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 13 Sep 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2072.00 was £2589.00
Birmingham	20 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 27 Sep 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1700.00 was £1999.00	Only 2 places left!
Birmingham	27 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 04 Oct 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1555.00 was £1829.00
Birmingham	11 Oct 2026 Sunday 8 days 18 Oct 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1419.00 was £1669.00
Birmingham	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1628.00 was £1915.00
Birmingham	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1666.00 was £1959.00
Birmingham	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2087.00 was £2455.00
Birmingham	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1853.00 was £2179.00
Birmingham	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2133.00 was £2509.00
Birmingham	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2125.00 was £2499.00
Birmingham	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1628.00 was £1915.00
Birmingham	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1496.00 was £1759.00
Bristol	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1793.00 pp	8 dates available
Bristol	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1849.00 was £2175.00
Bristol	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1861.00 was £2189.00
Bristol	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2057.00 was £2419.00
Bristol	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2096.00 was £2465.00
Bristol	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2351.00 was £2765.00
Bristol	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2363.00 was £2779.00
Bristol	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1921.00 was £2259.00
Bristol	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1793.00 was £2109.00
Edinburgh	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1572.00 pp	8 dates available
Edinburgh	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1683.00 was £1979.00
Edinburgh	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1683.00 was £1979.00
Edinburgh	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1878.00 was £2209.00
Edinburgh	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1878.00 was £2209.00
Edinburgh	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2133.00 was £2509.00
Edinburgh	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2133.00 was £2509.00
Edinburgh	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1691.00 was £1989.00
Edinburgh	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1572.00 was £1849.00
Humberside	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1708.00 pp	8 dates available
Humberside	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1756.00 was £2065.00
Humberside	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1773.00 was £2085.00
Humberside	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1968.00 was £2315.00
Humberside	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2011.00 was £2365.00
Humberside	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2266.00 was £2665.00
Humberside	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2274.00 was £2675.00
Humberside	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1832.00 was £2155.00
Humberside	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1708.00 was £2009.00
Inverness	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1739.00 pp	8 dates available
Inverness	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1781.00 was £2095.00
Inverness	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1798.00 was £2115.00
Inverness	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1994.00 was £2345.00
Inverness	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2036.00 was £2395.00
Inverness	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2291.00 was £2695.00
Inverness	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2308.00 was £2715.00
Inverness	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1866.00 was £2195.00
Inverness	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1739.00 was £2045.00
London Gatwick	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1407.00 pp	12 dates available
London Gatwick	07 Jun 2026 Sunday 8 days 14 Jun 2026 Sunday
London Gatwick	14 Jun 2026 Sunday 8 days 21 Jun 2026 Sunday
London Gatwick	06 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 13 Sep 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1876.00 was £2345.00
London Gatwick	20 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 27 Sep 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1586.00 was £1865.00	Only 2 places left!
London Gatwick	27 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 04 Oct 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1521.00 was £1789.00
London Gatwick	11 Oct 2026 Sunday 8 days 18 Oct 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1407.00 was £1655.00
London Gatwick	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1628.00 was £1915.00
London Gatwick	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1688.00 was £1985.00
London Gatwick	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1883.00 was £2215.00
London Gatwick	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1861.00 was £2189.00
London Gatwick	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2116.00 was £2489.00
London Gatwick	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2133.00 was £2509.00
London Gatwick	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1691.00 was £1989.00
London Gatwick	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1586.00 was £1865.00
London Heathrow	September 2026 - October 2026		from £1674.00 pp	4 dates available
London Heathrow	07 Jun 2026 Sunday 8 days 14 Jun 2026 Sunday
London Heathrow	14 Jun 2026 Sunday 8 days 21 Jun 2026 Sunday
London Heathrow	06 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 13 Sep 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2452.00 was £3065.00
London Heathrow	20 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 27 Sep 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1938.00 was £2279.00	Only 2 places left!
London Heathrow	27 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 04 Oct 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1810.00 was £2129.00
London Heathrow	11 Oct 2026 Sunday 8 days 18 Oct 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1674.00 was £1969.00
London Stansted	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1501.00 pp	11 dates available
London Stansted	07 Jun 2026 Sunday 8 days 14 Jun 2026 Sunday
London Stansted	14 Jun 2026 Sunday 8 days 21 Jun 2026 Sunday
London Stansted	06 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 13 Sep 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1880.00 was £2349.00
London Stansted	20 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 27 Sep 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1564.00 was £1839.00	Only 2 places left!
London Stansted	27 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 04 Oct 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1543.00 was £1815.00
London Stansted	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1611.00 was £1895.00
London Stansted	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1662.00 was £1955.00
London Stansted	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1870.00 was £2199.00
London Stansted	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1912.00 was £2249.00
London Stansted	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2167.00 was £2549.00
London Stansted	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2167.00 was £2549.00
London Stansted	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1696.00 was £1995.00
London Stansted	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1501.00 was £1765.00
Manchester	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1445.00 pp	12 dates available
Manchester	07 Jun 2026 Sunday 8 days 14 Jun 2026 Sunday
Manchester	14 Jun 2026 Sunday 8 days 21 Jun 2026 Sunday
Manchester	06 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 13 Sep 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2160.00 was £2699.00
Manchester	20 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 27 Sep 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1759.00 was £2069.00	Only 2 places left!
Manchester	27 Sep 2026 Sunday 8 days 04 Oct 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1598.00 was £1879.00
Manchester	11 Oct 2026 Sunday 8 days 18 Oct 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1445.00 was £1699.00
Manchester	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1662.00 was £1955.00
Manchester	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1683.00 was £1979.00
Manchester	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2065.00 was £2429.00
Manchester	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1892.00 was £2225.00
Manchester	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2184.00 was £2569.00
Manchester	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2150.00 was £2529.00
Manchester	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1666.00 was £1959.00
Manchester	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1683.00 was £1979.00
Newcastle	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1764.00 pp	8 dates available
Newcastle	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1815.00 was £2135.00
Newcastle	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1824.00 was £2145.00
Newcastle	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2019.00 was £2375.00
Newcastle	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2065.00 was £2429.00
Newcastle	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2320.00 was £2729.00
Newcastle	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2329.00 was £2739.00
Newcastle	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1887.00 was £2219.00
Newcastle	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1764.00 was £2075.00
Norwich	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1725.00 pp	8 dates available
Norwich	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1773.00 was £2085.00
Norwich	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1781.00 was £2095.00
Norwich	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1977.00 was £2325.00
Norwich	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2019.00 was £2375.00
Norwich	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2274.00 was £2675.00
Norwich	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2291.00 was £2695.00
Norwich	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1849.00 was £2175.00
Norwich	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1725.00 was £2029.00
Teesside International	April 2027 - October 2027		from £1730.00 pp	8 dates available
Teesside International	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 8 days 02 May 2027 Sunday		from £1776.00 was £2089.00
Teesside International	09 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 16 May 2027 Sunday		from £1793.00 was £2109.00
Teesside International	30 May 2027 Sunday 8 days 06 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £1989.00 was £2339.00
Teesside International	13 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 20 Jun 2027 Sunday		from £2031.00 was £2389.00
Teesside International	27 Jun 2027 Sunday 8 days 04 Jul 2027 Sunday		No Single Supplement from £2286.00 was £2689.00
Teesside International	05 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 12 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £2300.00 was £2705.00
Teesside International	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 8 days 26 Sep 2027 Sunday		from £1858.00 was £2185.00
Teesside International	10 Oct 2027 Sunday 8 days 17 Oct 2027 Sunday		from £1730.00 was £2035.00

Seaside view of Hotel Excelsior in Lovran, Croatia, with terraced buildings surrounded by greenery, overlooking the clear blue Adriatic Sea on a sunny day

Hotel Excelsior, Lovran Lovran, Croatia Ringed by trees and facing the Adriatic Sea, this sleek hotel encompasses an expansive outdoor saltwater swimming pool and offers access to the sea.

Hotel Ičići, Opatija Opatija, Croatia This new hotel, built in 2017, is surrounded on three sides by verdant vegetation and the brilliant blue Adriatic on the remaining side, and is located close to the town of Opatija and the city of Rijeka.

Hotel Marina, Moscenicka Draga Moscenicka Draga Nestled along the Adriatic Sea, the hotel offers comfortable and elegant rooms with modern amenities and stunning sea views.

Hidden Italy – Trieste & Friuli Venezia Giulia – Premier Collection

Italy

Experience the cosmopolitan highlights of Friuli-Venezia’s most intriguing centres with lighter-paced, small-group excursions and a luxury hotel stay on the Italian Adriatic. Premier Collection Small Group

Take in historic Trieste, one of Europe’s coffee capitals, witness its Austro-Hungarian architecture and embrace its café culture
Explore Palmanova, the world’s first Venetian star fort, and soak up its cosmopolitan atmosphere under guidance
Experience the Italian and Slovenian sides of border town Gorizia and sample some of its finest local labels at a neighbouring winery

8 days from £1,656 pp

was £1,839 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

15 airports
Excursions & Visits

6 included
Meals

7 included

Explore

The French & Italian Rivieras

France, Italy

Experience the best of both worlds with the laid-back beauty of the Italian Riviera and the glamour of the French Riviera. Fly Local City / Central

Visit Nice where you’ll see the Palais de Justice, Opéra de Nice, and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Visit Antibes, where you can see the Picasso Museum and the historic centre
Experience Genoa on an optional excursion with its medieval landmarks like Piazza San Matteo, Palazzo Ducale, and San Lorenzo Cathedral

8 days from £1,373 pp

was £1,615 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

8 airports
Excursions & Visits

5 included
Meals

14 included

Explore

Adriatic Discovery – Slovenia, Croatia & Italy

Slovenia, Croatia, Italy

Moments of relaxation are paired with immersive cultural experiences across this eight-day single-centre escape to the Italy, Slovenia and Croatia’s finest Istrian cities. Fly Local City / Central

Experience the wonders of magical Lake Bled, a scenic gem in the Slovenian Alps on an optional excursion
Discover the Austro-Hungarian influences of port city Trieste with a guided tour around its major sights
Immerse yourself in the Pula’s fascinating heritage sites and spend time amongst Rovinj’s glittering seafront

8 days from £1,275 pp

was £1,499 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

13 airports
Excursions & Visits

6 included
Meals

14 included

Explore

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EES scheme commenced on the 12th October 2025, and the phased implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, EES will be fully operational at all EU borders. - the latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr

EES is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. Once introduced, when you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/planning-and-booking-a-holiday/upcoming-changes-travel-europe here.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen counties.

The ETIAS system is not live yet - the latest information can be found at www.etias.com. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live (and if applicable to you), apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service here.

Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

An Airport Development Fee has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You will be required to pay this charge at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Blackpool, Newquay and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but it is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport's website for further information.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

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