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Choose one of our incredible late escapes and, within a few months, you could be exploring somewhere new on a Riviera tour. Discover the history and culture of some of Europe's most fascinating countries. Our experts have meticulously planned each itinerary to show you the iconic sights you know and a few hidden gems you'll want to tell your friends about.

We've made our Classic European Tours group size smaller for 2025 - so you'll have a maximum of 36 people in your group - and if you enjoy an even more intimate tour, why not check out our Signature Tours, which have an average group size of 22, plus expertly crafted Signature experiences to help you dive deeper into the culture and history of your chosen destination.

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Colosseum in Rome lit by morning sunlight, Italy
Classical Italy: Florence, Siena, Assisi and Rome
Departures in August with 8 days from £1,689pp
Old town cityscape skyline at dusk in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley
Departures in August with 8 days from £1,749pp
Gondola on Canal Grande with Rialto Bridge at sunset in Venice, Italy
Lake Garda, Venice and Verona

SAVE £110pp

Departures in September with 8 days from £1,299pp

 *Dates and prices available as of 1 August.

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Direct flights from 14 UK airports with no regional supplements & transfers
  • Hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • New smaller group sizes of maximum 36 people for 2025 & 2026
  • Breakfast each morning, plus select other meals
  • Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Free time to explore at your own pace
  • Checked luggage
  • All additional taxes
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team

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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

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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
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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

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Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic

  • Madeira, Portugal
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 7 dinners
  • 9 included experiences
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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

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Lucca, Portofino & the Cinque Terre

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 3 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
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The Rozenhoedkaai canal and Belfort tower at twilight in Bruges

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Bruges Tour

  • Belgium
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 3 included expereinces
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Krakow City with ancient architecture buildings in Poland
Black and white image of Auschwitz concentration camp gate, Poland

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Krakow

  • Poland
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 2 included experiences
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Old town cityscape skyline at dusk in Lisbon, Portugal
Santa Marta lighthouse and Municipal museum of Cascais, Portugal
Aerial skyline shot of the colourful buildings in Porto Old Town in sunset light, Portugal.

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Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley

  • Portugal
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast plus 3 dinners*
  • 11 included experiences
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White houses with symbols in Alberobello, Puglia, Italy
Old Town Of Vieste with Hotel Rocca Sul Mare along a branch of coastline, Italy
Panoramic view of the ancient town of Matera at sunrise in Basilicata, Italy

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Puglia, Lecce and Vieste - Undiscovered Italy

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 7 meals
  • 7 included experiences
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Panorama of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey
Celsus library in the Roman ruins of Ephesus during sunrise in Turkey

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Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy

  • Turkey
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 3 dinners
  • 11 included experiences
  • Visit Hagia Sophia
  • Tour the Topkapi Palace
  • See the remains of Homer's Troy
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We’re on hand before and during your holiday. If anything were to go awry during your travels, you can call our emergency number at any point.

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Book early confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the very rare event we do reduce the price after you've booked, we'll automatically send you a Future Travel Voucher for the difference in value, plus an extra 25%

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You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee; if you’re not happy by day two of your holiday, we’ll bring you home with a full refund.

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Quality promise

You cannot find the same quality experience for less with a competitor – and if you do, we’ll match the price.

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Your money is safe and secure

No matter what, your money is safe and secure and fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.

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2025 European tours

Europe is so beautifully diverse - there's something for everyone - and our 2025 holidays bring you all the best bits this impressive continent has to offer.

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Solo European tours

From medieval villages of southern France, to beautiful Istanbul, we have something for everyone in our Solo European escorted tours.

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The bordering walls of the Plaza de Espana in Seville, Spain

Spain Tours

Whether you chose to visit the vibrant cities, or the sun-kissed countryside your Riviera holiday in Spain will be as varied and rich as the country itself.

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