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LAKE COMO, ST MORITZ & THE BERNINA EXPRESS

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Italy & Switzerland: Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express

8 Days | 7 Nights | Milan – Lake Como – Varenna – Bellagio – Bernina Express – St Moritz

From £1,667 per person, including return flights | In partnership with Newmarket Holidays
Based on two adults sharing, departing London Heathrow on 21st April 2027. Regional departures available on request. Price includes all mandatory taxes and charges.

Tour Overview

Spend a relaxing week on the shores of Lake Como, the most romantic of the Italian lakes, with its elegant villas, glorious gardens and pretty lakeside towns. Discover colourful Varenna, cross by ferry to Bellagio, often called the most beautiful town in Italy, and cruise past grand lakeside villas to the gardens of Villa del Balbianello.

A highlight of the week is a journey on the Bernina Express, one of the world’s great rail journeys, climbing over spiral viaducts and the 2,253-metre Bernina Pass to chic St Moritz in the Swiss Alps. With time at leisure, optional trips to Como, Milan and Bergamo, and an experienced tour manager throughout, it’s the perfect blend of rest and discovery.

Tour Highlights

  • Ride the Bernina Express from Tirano over the Bernina Pass to St Moritz
  • Ferry crossing to Bellagio, “Italy’s most beautiful town”
  • Lake Como cruise past elegant villas and lakeside villages
  • Entry to the gardens of Villa del Balbianello
  • Visit to the picturesque lakeside town of Varenna
  • A week on the shores of Lake Como
  • Optional excursions to Como, Milan and Bergamo
  • Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager, with local guides

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – London Heathrow → Milan → Lake Como

Fly to Milan and transfer to your hotel on the shores of Lake Como. Settle in and enjoy your first dinner by the lake.

Overnight: Lake Como

Day 2 – Varenna

After a leisurely breakfast, visit Varenna, one of Lake Como’s most picturesque towns, with cobbled alleys, colourful houses and waterside cafés. Stroll the lovers’ walk along the lake or enjoy the views from the terraces of Castello di Vezio.

Overnight: Lake Como

Day 3 – Bellagio, Lake Cruise & Villa del Balbianello

Cross by ferry to Bellagio for a short walking tour and free time to explore its lakefront promenade, gardens and cafés. Then board a lake cruiser to sail past elegant villas and visit the beautiful gardens of Villa del Balbianello before cruising back to port.

Overnight: Lake Como

Day 4 – At Leisure or Optional Como

Relax at your hotel or by the lake, or join an optional trip to the city of Como, with its walled old town, magnificent cathedral and the Como–Brunate funicular for sweeping views.

Overnight: Lake Como

Day 5 – At Leisure or Optional Milan

Enjoy another day at leisure, or join an optional guided tour of Milan, taking in the Duomo, the Galleria shopping arcade, La Scala opera house and Sforzesco Castle.

Overnight: Lake Como

Day 6 – The Bernina Express to St Moritz

Board the Bernina Express in Tirano for a spectacular journey through the Swiss Alps, crossing the famous Brusio spiral viaduct and the 2,253-metre Bernina Pass to glamorous St Moritz. Enjoy time to explore before returning to Lake Como by coach.

Overnight: Lake Como

Day 7 – At Leisure or Optional Bergamo

Spend your final day by the lake, or join an optional excursion to Bergamo, with its walled Upper City, medieval Piazza Vecchia and ornate Santa Maria Maggiore church.

Overnight: Lake Como

Day 8 – Milan → London Heathrow

Say “arrivederci” to Lake Como and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

What’s Included

  • Return flights from London Heathrow to Milan (regional departures available on request)
  • Seven nights’ bed and breakfast or half-board accommodation on Lake Como (depending on hotel)
  • Bernina Express rail journey to St Moritz
  • Two boat trips on Lake Como, including a lake cruise
  • Entrance to the gardens of Villa del Balbianello
  • Visits to Varenna and Bellagio
  • Coach travel and transfers throughout
  • Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager, with local guides where applicable
  • All mandatory local taxes and charges
  • ATOL protection

What’s Not Included

  • Optional excursions to Como, Milan and Bergamo
  • Meals not included in your board basis, and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities and personal expenses

Accommodation

Seven nights in a hotel on the shores of Lake Como, on a bed and breakfast or half-board basis depending on the hotel chosen. A choice of hotels is available, and our touring experts can help you pick the best one for you.

(Hotel confirmed closer to departure.)

Enquire Now

Ready to ride the Bernina Express and relax on Lake Como? Departures run from London Heathrow between April and October 2027, with regional departures available on request. Our touring experts can find the best date, hotel and price for you.

Call us on: 0800 033 7787

Or complete the enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch.

*Price correct at the time of publishing (31st October 2026). The from price is per person, based on two adults sharing and the 21st April 2027 departure from London Heathrow. Regional UK departures are available on request and prices may vary. Board basis depends on the hotel chosen. Prices vary by departure date and hotel and are subject to availability and change. A single supplement applies for solo travellers. Optional excursions are payable locally. Tour operated by Newmarket Holidays (ABTA V7812, ATOL 2325).

    CAPRI, POMPEII & THE AMALFI COAST

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    Italy: Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast

    8 Days | 7 Nights | Naples – Sorrento – Pompeii – Amalfi Coast – Isle of Capri

    From £1,407 per person, including return flights | In partnership with Newmarket Holidays
    Based on two adults sharing, departing London Heathrow on 12th October 2027. Regional departures available on request. Price includes all mandatory taxes and charges.

    Tour Overview

    Spend a blissful week on the Sorrento Peninsula, overlooking the glittering Bay of Naples, and discover the highlights of the Neapolitan Riviera. Walk through the remarkably preserved ruins of Roman Pompeii, take in the colourful streets of Naples, and travel the famous Amalfi Drive, one of Europe’s most spectacular coastal roads.

    A full day on the Isle of Capri is a real highlight, with a jet-foil crossing, a visit to hilltop Anacapri and time in the island’s beautiful Augustus Gardens. With seven nights’ half board, included excursions and an experienced tour manager throughout, there’s still plenty of time to relax and enjoy charming Sorrento at your own pace.

    Tour Highlights

    • Full day on the Isle of Capri, including Anacapri and the Augustus Gardens
    • Guided walking tour of the ruins of Roman Pompeii
    • Panoramic tour of Naples, including Piazza del Plebiscito and the Royal Palace
    • Scenic Amalfi Drive with views of Positano and visits to Amalfi and Maiori
    • Seven nights’ half board on the Sorrento Peninsula
    • Time at leisure to explore Sorrento and the Piazza Tasso
    • Optional Campania countryside and Herculaneum tours
    • Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager, with local guides

    Day-by-Day Itinerary

    Day 1 – London Heathrow → Naples → Sorrento

    Fly to Naples, where your tour manager meets you for the scenic drive around the Bay of Naples to your hotel on the Sorrento Peninsula.

    Overnight: Sant’Agnello, Sorrento

    Day 2 – Day at Leisure in Sorrento

    Relax at the hotel or explore clifftop Sorrento. Its lively Piazza Tasso is the perfect spot to watch the evening passeggiata over a drink.

    Overnight: Sant’Agnello, Sorrento

    Day 3 – Pompeii & Naples

    Explore the ruins of Pompeii with a local guide, seeing the villas, temples and frescoed houses buried by Vesuvius in 79AD. Continue to Naples for a panoramic tour of its UNESCO-listed centre, including Piazza del Plebiscito, the San Carlo Opera House, the Royal Palace and the views from Posillipo Hill.

    Overnight: Sant’Agnello, Sorrento

    Day 4 – The Amalfi Drive

    Travel one of Europe’s most scenic coastal roads, taking in the view over the pastel-coloured houses of Positano. Visit the beautiful town of Amalfi, with its striking cathedral, then take a shuttle to lively Maiori and its seafront promenade.

    Overnight: Sant’Agnello, Sorrento

    Day 5 – At Leisure or Optional Campania Countryside Tour

    Relax in Sorrento, or join an optional tour of the old town and the surrounding countryside, visiting a wine cellar, an olive press and a farm where mozzarella is still made by hand.

    Overnight: Sant’Agnello, Sorrento

    Day 6 – The Isle of Capri

    Take the 20-minute jet-foil crossing to Capri. Travel by minibus up to the village of Anacapri, with the option of a chair-lift ride to the top of Monte Solaro (payable locally), then visit the Augustus Gardens, with their spectacular views over the sea.

    Overnight: Sant’Agnello, Sorrento

    Day 7 – At Leisure or Optional Herculaneum Tour

    Enjoy a final day in Sorrento, or join an optional visit to Herculaneum, the beautifully preserved Roman town also destroyed by Vesuvius, with its thermal baths, mosaics and the Villa of the Papyri.

    Overnight: Sant’Agnello, Sorrento

    Day 8 – Naples → London Heathrow

    Transfer to Naples airport for your flight home.

    What’s Included

    • Return flights from London Heathrow to Naples (regional departures available on request)
    • Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at Hotel Girasole, Sant’Agnello
    • Seven breakfasts and seven dinners
    • Guided visit to Pompeii
    • Panoramic tour of Naples
    • Scenic Amalfi Drive with visits to Amalfi and Maiori
    • Guided full-day excursion to the Isle of Capri
    • Coach travel and transfers throughout
    • Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager, with local guides where applicable
    • All mandatory local taxes and charges
    • ATOL protection

    What’s Not Included

    • Optional excursions: Campania countryside tour and Herculaneum
    • Monte Solaro chair-lift on Capri (payable locally)
    • Lunches and drinks
    • Travel insurance
    • Gratuities and personal expenses

    Accommodation

    Seven nights’ half board at Hotel Girasole in Sant’Agnello, on the Sorrento Peninsula, close to the centre of Sorrento and overlooking the Bay of Naples. Upgrade hotels are available for a supplement.

    (Hotel confirmed closer to departure.)

    Enquire Now

    Ready to discover Capri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast? Departures run from London Heathrow between March 2027 and October 2028, with regional departures available on request. Our touring experts can find the best date and price for you, including hotel upgrade options.

    Call us on: 0800 033 7787

    Or complete the enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch.

    *Price correct at the time of publishing (31st October 2026). The from price is per person, based on two adults sharing and the 12th October 2027 departure from London Heathrow. Regional UK departures are available on request and prices may vary. Prices vary by departure date and are subject to availability and change. A single supplement applies for solo travellers. Optional excursions are payable locally. Tour operated by Newmarket Holidays (ABTA V7812, ATOL 2325).

      PORTOFINO, FLORENCE & TUSCANY

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      Italy: Portofino, Florence & Tuscany

      8 Days | 7 Nights | Pisa – Montecatini – Portofino – Florence – Lucca

      From £1,257 per person, including return flights | In partnership with Newmarket Holidays
      Based on two adults sharing, departing London Heathrow on 14th April 2027. Regional departures available on request. Price includes all mandatory taxes and charges.

      Tour Overview

      Spend a relaxing week in Montecatini Terme, one of Tuscany’s most celebrated spa towns, and use it as your base to discover some of Italy’s most beautiful places. Sail along the Ligurian coast to glamorous Portofino, marvel at the Renaissance treasures of Florence, and see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the walled city of Lucca.

      With seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast in a four-star hotel, included excursions and a friendly tour manager throughout, it’s an easy, unhurried way to enjoy the best of Tuscany and the Italian Riviera, with time at leisure and optional trips to Siena, San Gimignano and the Cinque Terre.

      Tour Highlights

      • Boat trip along the Ligurian coast to glamorous Portofino
      • Time in the elegant seaside resort of Rapallo
      • Guided tour of Florence, including the Duomo, Santa Croce and the Ponte Vecchio
      • The Leaning Tower and Field of Miracles in Pisa
      • The Renaissance walled city of Lucca, birthplace of Puccini
      • Seven nights in a four-star hotel in the spa town of Montecatini Terme
      • Dinner, bed and breakfast throughout
      • Optional excursions to Siena, San Gimignano and the Cinque Terre
      • Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager

      Day-by-Day Itinerary

      Day 1 – London Heathrow → Pisa → Montecatini

      Fly to Pisa, where your tour manager meets you for the scenic transfer through the Tuscan countryside to your hotel in Montecatini Terme.

      Overnight: Montecatini Terme

      Day 2 – Day at Leisure in Montecatini

      Get to know this historic spa town at your own pace. Perhaps take the funicular up to Montecatini Alto for sweeping views, or enjoy a leisurely Italian lunch.

      Overnight: Montecatini Terme

      Day 3 – Rapallo & Portofino

      Head to the Ligurian coast and explore the elegant resort of Rapallo, set on a beautiful bay. Then board a boat along the coast to Portofino, the pastel-painted harbour village that’s one of the Mediterranean’s most idyllic spots.

      Overnight: Montecatini Terme

      Day 4 – Florence

      Discover Florence on a guided tour, taking in the magnificent dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Santa Croce and the medieval Ponte Vecchio. There’s time to visit the Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David, or the Uffizi Gallery (entry payable locally).

      Overnight: Montecatini Terme

      Day 5 – At Leisure or Optional Siena & San Gimignano

      Relax today, or join an optional excursion to medieval Siena and its famous fan-shaped Piazza del Campo, followed by the fairy-tale hill town of San Gimignano with its towers rising above the Tuscan countryside.

      Overnight: Montecatini Terme

      Day 6 – At Leisure or Optional Cinque Terre

      Enjoy another day in Montecatini, or join an optional boat trip along the Italian Riviera to the colourful Cinque Terre villages of Monterosso and Vernazza.

      Overnight: Montecatini Terme

      Day 7 – Pisa & Lucca

      Explore Pisa with a guide, seeing the Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the marble Duomo on the Field of Miracles. Then continue to the charming walled city of Lucca, with its ancient cathedral and Piazza Anfiteatro.

      Overnight: Montecatini Terme

      Day 8 – Pisa → London Heathrow

      Say farewell to Tuscany and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

      What’s Included

      • Return flights from London Heathrow to Pisa (regional departures available on request)
      • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast in a four-star hotel in Montecatini Terme
      • Excursion to the Ligurian coast and Rapallo
      • Boat trip to Portofino
      • Guided tour of Florence
      • Guided tours of Pisa and Lucca
      • Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
      • Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager
      • All mandatory local taxes and charges
      • ATOL protection

      What’s Not Included

      • Optional excursions to Siena, San Gimignano and the Cinque Terre
      • Entry to the Accademia and Uffizi galleries in Florence (payable locally)
      • Lunches and drinks
      • Travel insurance
      • Gratuities and personal expenses

      Accommodation

      Seven nights in a four-star hotel in Montecatini Terme, a historic Tuscan spa town with elegant streets, cafés and thermal baths. Hotels used include the Hotel Columbia Wellness & Spa, Hotel Manzoni and Adua Hotel, all centrally located within walking distance of the town’s shops, bars and restaurants.

      (Hotel confirmed closer to departure.)

      Enquire Now

      Ready to discover Tuscany and the Italian Riviera? Departures run from London Heathrow between March 2027 and October 2028, with regional departures available on request. Our touring experts can find the best date and price for you.

      Call us on: 0800 033 7787

      Or complete the enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch.

      *Price correct at the time of publishing (31st October 2026). The from price is per person, based on two adults sharing and the 14th April 2027 departure from London Heathrow. Regional UK departures are available on request and prices may vary. Prices vary by departure date and are subject to availability and change. A single supplement applies for solo travellers. Optional excursions are payable locally. Tour operated by Newmarket Holidays (ABTA V7812, ATOL 2325).

        ON SAFARI IN SOUTH AFRICA – ELEPHANT LODGE

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        South Africa: Big Five Safari at Sebatana Elephant Lodge

        10 Days | 7 Nights at Sebatana Elephant Lodge | Johannesburg – Waterberg – Sebatana Private Reserve

        From £2,337 per person, including return flights | In partnership with Newmarket Holidays
        Based on two adults sharing, departing London Heathrow on 2nd February 2027. Regional departures available on request. Price includes all mandatory taxes and charges.

        Tour Overview

        Escape to the wild heart of South Africa’s Waterberg region on this full-board safari at the intimate, four-star Sebatana Elephant Lodge. With just 14 rooms set within a private reserve where access is strictly limited, it often feels as though you have the bush all to yourself.

        Head out on open-air game drives in search of zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and meerkats, venture into the nearby Welgevonden Reserve to look for the Big Five, and track wildlife on foot with an expert guide. Between drives, relax by the pool, enjoy wine tastings and a bush brunch, and toast the sunset over the Waterberg Mountains. A friendly tour manager and wildlife specialist is with you throughout.

        Tour Highlights

        • Seven nights’ full board at the four-star Sebatana Elephant Lodge
        • Big Five game drive in the Welgevonden Reserve
        • Open-air game drives in the private Sebatana Reserve
        • Guided bush walk and a walk-in visit to the Christina’s Wallow waterhole hide
        • Traditional African brunch in the bush at Kudu Rock
        • Sundowner drinks at Sunset Rock overlooking the Waterberg Mountains
        • Welcome drink and complimentary wine tastings
        • Visit to the Apartheid Museum or the Voortrekker Monument (depending on date)
        • No packing and unpacking: one lodge for your whole stay
        • Fully escorted by a tour manager and wildlife specialist

        Day-by-Day Itinerary

        Day 1 – London Heathrow → Johannesburg

        Board your overnight flight to Johannesburg.

        Overnight: On board

        Day 2 – Johannesburg → Sebatana Elephant Lodge

        Your tour manager meets you at Johannesburg airport for the scenic transfer to Sebatana Elephant Lodge. After lunch, settle in and perhaps take a dip in one of the pools. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and a briefing on the week ahead.

        Overnight: Sebatana Elephant Lodge

        Day 3 – Sebatana Reserve Introduction & Game Drive

        Explore the reserve by 4×4 as your guides introduce its animals and plant life. After lunch, set out on your first open-air game drive, looking out for zebra, meerkats, giraffe, wildebeest and impala. Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting before dinner.

        Overnight: Sebatana Elephant Lodge

        Day 4 – Welgevonden Big Five Game Drive

        Venture into the nearby Welgevonden Reserve in search of the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant. This evening, you can join an optional tribal evening to learn about South Africa’s indigenous cultures.

        Overnight: Sebatana Elephant Lodge

        Day 5 – Bush Walk & Christina’s Wallow

        Join your guide on a gentle bush walk through the Sebatana Reserve. In the afternoon, take a game drive to Christina’s Wallow, a hide overlooking a waterhole, completing the final stretch on foot for a truly authentic wildlife experience.

        Overnight: Sebatana Elephant Lodge

        Day 6 – Day at Leisure or Optional “Echoes of the Past”

        Relax at the lodge, or join the optional “Echoes of the Past” excursion to the Kaingo Private Reserve for an early game drive and a visit to ancient archaeological sites, including Bushman paintings and cave shelters used by the earliest humans.

        Overnight: Sebatana Elephant Lodge

        Day 7 – Game Drive & Bush Brunch

        Set out early to spot antelope on the move, stopping mid-morning at Kudu Rock for a traditional African brunch with views across the bush. Enjoy another wine tasting before dinner, and perhaps join the optional night safari.

        Overnight: Sebatana Elephant Lodge

        Day 8 – Sunset Rock Sundowner

        Join an optional morning Big Five game drive in the Kaingo Game Reserve, or relax at the lodge. In the afternoon, head out on a safari to Sunset Rock for a sundowner overlooking the Waterberg Mountains, followed by a farewell dinner.

        Overnight: Sebatana Elephant Lodge

        Day 9 – Johannesburg → London Heathrow

        Say goodbye to the lodge and travel to Johannesburg with a packed lunch. Depending on the season, visit the Apartheid Museum and Hector Pieterson Memorial, or the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, before your overnight flight home.

        Overnight: On board

        Day 10 – Arrive London Heathrow

        Arrive back in the UK in the early morning.

        What’s Included

        • Return flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg (regional departures available on request)
        • Seven nights’ full-board accommodation at the four-star Sebatana Elephant Lodge
        • Game drives in the Sebatana Private Reserve in open-air vehicles
        • Big Five game drive in the Welgevonden Reserve
        • Guided bush walk and Christina’s Wallow hide visit
        • Bush brunch at Kudu Rock
        • Sundowner at Sunset Rock
        • Welcome drink and complimentary wine tastings
        • Visit to the Apartheid Museum or the Voortrekker Monument
        • Transfers throughout
        • Fully escorted by a tour manager and wildlife specialist
        • All mandatory local taxes and charges
        • ATOL protection

        What’s Not Included

        • Optional excursions: tribal evening, “Echoes of the Past”, night safari and Kaingo game drive
        • Drinks (other than those listed)
        • Travel insurance
        • Gratuities and personal expenses

        Accommodation

        Seven nights at the four-star Sebatana Elephant Lodge near Lephalale, set within a sweeping private game reserve. With just 14 rooms, including two suites, it offers a wonderfully intimate safari experience. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and its own small terrace, and the lodge has a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and a traditional African boma.

        Enquire Now

        Ready for a Big Five adventure in the Waterberg? Departures run from London Heathrow between December 2026 and October 2028, with regional departures available on request. Our touring experts can find the best date and price for you.

        Call us on: 0800 033 7787

        Or complete the enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch.

        *Price correct at the time of publishing (31st October 2026). The from price is per person, based on two adults sharing and the 2nd February 2027 departure from London Heathrow. Regional UK departures are available on request and prices may vary. Prices vary by departure date and are subject to availability and change. A single supplement applies for solo travellers. Optional excursions are payable locally. Tour operated by Newmarket Holidays (ABTA V7812, ATOL 2325).

          INDIA – TIGERS & THE TAJ MAHAL

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          India: Tigers & the Taj Mahal

          11 Days | 9 Nights | Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Rajgarh

          From £1,697 per person, including return flights | In partnership with Newmarket Holidays
          Based on two adults sharing, departing London Heathrow on 10th June 2027. Regional departures available on request. Price includes all mandatory taxes and charges.

          Tour Overview

          Discover the colour, history and wildlife of northern India on this classic escorted tour. Explore the bustling streets of Old Delhi by rickshaw, wander the hilltop Amber Fort in Jaipur, the “Pink City”, and see the Taj Mahal at both sunset and sunrise.

          In between, head into Ranthambore National Park on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the elusive Bengal tiger, then unwind with two relaxing nights at a jungle resort in the Aravalli Hills. With four- and five-star hotels, 22 meals, all entrance fees and an expert tour manager included, it’s a wonderful introduction to India.

          Tour Highlights

          • Guided tour of the Taj Mahal at sunset, plus a sunrise view from Mehtab Bagh
          • Agra Fort, home to the Mughal emperors for over 500 years
          • Morning and afternoon tiger safaris in Ranthambore National Park
          • Jeep ride up to the hilltop Amber Fort in Jaipur
          • Rickshaw ride through the lanes of Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk
          • Humayun’s Tomb and the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple in Delhi
          • Traditional Rajasthani dinner hosted by a local family in Jaipur
          • Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, one of the largest in the world
          • Two relaxing nights at the Vanaashrya jungle resort
          • Four- and five-star hotels, 22 meals and all entrance fees included

          Day-by-Day Itinerary

          Day 1 – London Heathrow → Delhi

          Your Indian adventure begins with an overnight flight to Delhi.

          Overnight: On board

          Day 2 – Arrive Delhi & Humayun’s Tomb

          Your tour manager meets you on arrival in Delhi. After time to freshen up, visit the 16th-century Humayun’s Tomb, a magnificent example of Mughal architecture set in Persian-style gardens.

          Overnight: Delhi

          Day 3 – Delhi → Jaipur

          Discover Old Delhi on a guided tour, passing the Red Fort and Jama Masjid and taking a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. See India Gate and the grand boulevards of New Delhi, then visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. After lunch, travel to Jaipur, the “Pink City”.

          Overnight: Jaipur

          Day 4 – Amber Fort & Jaipur

          Ride by jeep up to the ramparts of Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the Rajputs. After lunch, tour Jaipur’s City Palace and observatory and see the famous Palace of the Winds. This evening, enjoy a traditional Rajasthani dinner hosted by a local family.

          Overnight: Jaipur

          Day 5 – Jaipur → Ranthambore

          Travel to Ranthambore National Park, once the hunting ground of Indian princes. After lunch, relax at your hotel before an evening tiger talk with a local naturalist.

          Overnight: Ranthambore

          Day 6 – Ranthambore Safaris

          Set out at dawn on a game drive with your naturalist guide, looking for Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears and more. Relax by the pool before an afternoon safari for another chance to spot wildlife.

          Overnight: Ranthambore

          Day 7 – Ranthambore → Agra & the Taj Mahal

          Drive to Agra and explore the palaces and courtyards of Agra Fort. Then see the Taj Mahal in all its glory at sunset on a guided tour.

          Overnight: Agra

          Day 8 – Sunrise Taj Mahal & Abhaneri → Rajgarh

          Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal from the gardens of Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna River. After breakfast, visit the 1,000-year-old Chand Baori Stepwell and the Harshat Mata Temple in Abhaneri, then continue to the Vanaashrya jungle resort in the Aravalli Hills.

          Overnight: Vanaashrya, Rajgarh

          Day 9 – Day at Leisure in Rajgarh

          A day to relax by the pool and reflect on your journey. You can also join a camel cart ride in the afternoon and an Indian cookery demonstration in the evening.

          Overnight: Vanaashrya, Rajgarh

          Day 10 – Rajgarh → Delhi → London Heathrow

          Drive back to Delhi, with free time for lunch before your transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.

          Overnight: On board

          Day 11 – Arrive London Heathrow

          Arrive back in the UK in the morning at the end of an unforgettable Indian adventure.

          What’s Included

          • Return flights from London Heathrow to Delhi (regional departures available on request)
          • Eight nights in four- and five-star hotels
          • Eight breakfasts, six lunches and eight dinners
          • Guided tours of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal
          • Morning and afternoon game drives in Ranthambore National Park
          • Tiger talk with a local naturalist
          • Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi and jeep ride to Amber Fort
          • Visits to Humayun’s Tomb, the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Chand Baori Stepwell
          • Entrance fees to all monuments
          • Porterage at all hotels
          • Bottled water on coach journeys
          • Tips for porters, restaurant and monument staff, naturalists and rickshaw drivers
          • Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
          • Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager
          • All mandatory local taxes and charges
          • ATOL protection

          What’s Not Included

          • Indian e-visa
          • Travel insurance
          • Meals and drinks not listed
          • Tips for your tour manager, driver and driver’s assistant (at your discretion)
          • Personal expenses

          Accommodation

          Four- and five-star hotels throughout, all with private bathrooms and air conditioning:

          • Delhi – 1 night (Sheraton New Delhi)
          • Jaipur – 2 nights (Shahpura House heritage hotel)
          • Ranthambore – 2 nights
          • Agra – 1 night
          • Rajgarh – 2 nights (Vanaashrya jungle resort)

          (Hotels are confirmed closer to departure.)

          Enquire Now

          Ready to see the Taj Mahal and search for tigers in Ranthambore? Departures run from London Heathrow between January 2027 and November 2029, with regional departures available on request. Our touring experts can find the best date and price for you.

          Call us on: 0800 033 7787

          Or complete the enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch.

          *Price correct at the time of publishing (31st October 2026). The from price is per person, based on two adults sharing and the 10th June 2027 departure from London Heathrow. Regional UK departures are available on request and prices may vary. Prices vary by departure date and are subject to availability and change. A single supplement applies for solo travellers. Tour operated by Newmarket Holidays (ABTA V7812, ATOL 2325).

            ELVIS PRESLEY’S MEMPHIS, NEW ORLEANS & NASHVILLE

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            USA: Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville

            9 Days | 7 Nights | Atlanta – Birmingham – New Orleans – Tupelo – Memphis – Nashville – Chattanooga

            From £2,467 per person, including return flights | In partnership with Newmarket Holidays
            Based on two adults sharing, departing London Heathrow on 20th November 2027. Regional departures available on request. Price includes all mandatory taxes and charges.

            Tour Overview

            Follow in the footsteps of the King on this music-filled journey through America’s Deep South. Visit Tupelo, where Elvis was born, and spend two nights in Memphis staying at The Guest House at Graceland, right next door to his famous mansion.

            Along the way, soak up the jazz of New Orleans’ French Quarter, the blues of Beale Street and the country sounds of Nashville. With a friendly tour manager by your side throughout, it’s the perfect tour for music lovers and first-time visitors to the USA alike.

            Tour Highlights

            • Two nights at The Guest House at Graceland, next to Elvis’s mansion
            • Visit Tupelo, Mississippi, where Elvis was born
            • Beale Street in Memphis, the “Home of the Blues”
            • Two nights in New Orleans and its famous French Quarter
            • Two nights in Nashville, the capital of country music
            • Optional visits to Graceland, Sun Studio and Historic RCA Studio B
            • Scenic drives through Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee
            • Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager

            Day-by-Day Itinerary

            Day 1 – London Heathrow → Atlanta → Birmingham, Alabama

            Fly to Atlanta, where your tour manager meets you for the transfer to your first hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Relax and enjoy your first evening in the Deep South.

            Overnight: Birmingham

            Day 2 – Birmingham → New Orleans

            Travel south across Alabama and along the Gulf Coast to New Orleans. Spend the evening soaking up the atmosphere of the Big Easy, one of America’s liveliest cities.

            Overnight: New Orleans

            Day 3 – New Orleans

            Join an optional guided tour of the French Quarter, Tremé and Jackson Square, then take an optional excursion into the Louisiana swamplands for a taste of Creole life. Tonight, enjoy live jazz in the city that gave the music to the world.

            Overnight: New Orleans

            Day 4 – New Orleans → Tupelo → Memphis

            Head north through Mississippi, home of the Delta blues, to Tupelo, where you’ll see the small house where Elvis was born in 1935 (entry payable locally). Continue to Memphis and spend the evening on Beale Street, with its restaurants, bars and live music.

            Overnight: The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis

            Day 5 – Memphis

            Take the optional full-day Memphis Sounds excursion to Sun Studio, where rock and roll was born and Elvis made his first recordings, followed by Graceland, the King’s home and final resting place. In the evening, perhaps sample Memphis’s famous barbecue.

            Overnight: The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis

            Day 6 – Memphis → Nashville

            Travel east to Nashville, home of the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry and your base for the next two nights. Why not catch some live country music tonight?

            Overnight: Nashville

            Day 7 – Nashville

            Join the optional excursion to Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis recorded many of his hits, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying Nashville’s music scene.

            Overnight: Nashville

            Day 8 – Nashville → Chattanooga → Atlanta

            Take a scenic drive to Chattanooga on the Tennessee River, then continue to Atlanta airport for your overnight flight home.

            Overnight: On board

            Day 9 – Arrive London Heathrow

            Arrive back in the UK in the morning after a wonderful journey through America’s musical heartland.

            What’s Included

            • Return flights from London Heathrow to Atlanta (regional departures available on request)
            • Seven nights’ room-only accommodation in good-quality hotels
            • Two nights at The Guest House at Graceland, Memphis
            • Visit to Tupelo, Elvis’s birthplace
            • Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
            • Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager
            • All mandatory local taxes and charges
            • ATOL protection

            What’s Not Included

            • Meals (accommodation is room only)
            • Optional excursions, including Graceland, Sun Studio, the New Orleans tour, the swamp excursion and RCA Studio B
            • Entry to Elvis Presley’s Birthplace in Tupelo (payable locally)
            • US ESTA travel authorisation
            • Travel insurance
            • Gratuities and personal expenses

            Accommodation

            Good-quality hotels throughout, conveniently located for the itinerary:

            • Birmingham, Alabama – 1 night
            • New Orleans – 2 nights
            • Memphis – 2 nights at The Guest House at Graceland
            • Nashville – 2 nights

            (Hotels are confirmed closer to departure.)

            Enquire Now

            Ready to follow in the footsteps of the King? Departures run from London Heathrow between March 2027 and December 2029, with regional departures available on request. Our touring experts can find the best date and price for you.

            Call us on: 0800 033 7787

            Or complete the enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch.

            *Price correct at the time of publishing (31st October 2026). The from price is per person, based on two adults sharing and the 20th November 2027 departure from London Heathrow. Regional UK departures are available on request and prices may vary. Prices vary by departure date and are subject to availability and change. A single supplement applies for solo travellers. Optional excursions are payable locally. Tour operated by Newmarket Holidays (ABTA V7812, ATOL 2325).

              ON SAFARI IN SOUTH AFRICA AT MABULA LODGE

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              South Africa: All-Inclusive Safari at Mabula Lodge

              10 Days | 7 Nights at Mabula Game Lodge | London Heathrow – Johannesburg – Mabula Private Game Reserve

              From £3,147 per person, including return flights | In partnership with Newmarket Holidays
              Based on two adults sharing, departing London Heathrow on 10th January 2028. Regional departures available on request. Price includes all mandatory taxes and charges.

              Tour Overview

              Swap the everyday for the African bush on this all-inclusive safari at the award-winning Mabula Game Lodge, set within a private Big Five reserve just a few hours from Johannesburg. You’ll spend a full week in one place, with no packing and unpacking, so you can settle in and enjoy the rhythm of safari life.

              Head out on six open-air game drives in search of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard. Learn about the reserve from its resident ecologist, walk the bush with an expert guide, and watch the Milky Way appear on a stargazing evening. All meals, daily high teas and local drinks are included, and a friendly tour manager and wildlife specialist is with you throughout.

              Tour Highlights

              • Six open-air safaris in the Mabula Private Game Reserve in search of the Big Five
              • All-inclusive stay at the award-winning Mabula Game Lodge
              • Daily high teas, all meals and local drinks included
              • Expert wildlife talk from the reserve’s resident ecologist
              • Guided bush walk to track animals on foot
              • Visit to the award-winning Hornbill Project
              • Sundowner drinks in the bush at sunset
              • Stargazing beneath unpolluted African skies
              • Farewell traditional lunch in the bush
              • Fully escorted by a tour manager and wildlife specialist

              Day-by-Day Itinerary

              Day 1 – London Heathrow → Johannesburg

              Board your overnight flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg.

              Overnight: On board

              Day 2 – Johannesburg → Mabula Game Lodge

              On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to Mabula Game Lodge. Settle in, perhaps visiting the spa, before dinner on your first evening under the African sky.

              Overnight: Mabula Game Lodge

              Day 3 – Safari & Wildlife Talk

              Set out early on your first open-air safari, keeping watch for the Big Five, cheetah, hyena and honey badger. After a leisurely breakfast, the reserve’s resident ecologist introduces you to the 60 mammal species and 300-plus birds and reptiles that live here.

              Overnight: Mabula Game Lodge

              Day 4 – Hornbill Project & Safari

              This morning, visit the award-winning Hornbill Project and learn how it is helping to protect this endangered species. In the afternoon, head back into the reserve on safari before dinner under the stars.

              Overnight: Mabula Game Lodge

              Day 5 – Morning Safari & Leisure

              An early safari gives you the best chance of seeing antelope and other wildlife on the move. The rest of the day is yours to relax by the pool, enjoy the spa or play tennis.

              Overnight: Mabula Game Lodge

              Day 6 – Bush Walk, Safari & Sundowner

              Join your guide for a gentle walk through the bush, tracking kudu, zebra and perhaps even lion. After an afternoon safari, toast the sunset with drinks and snacks in the bush. Please note: children under 16 cannot take part in the bush walk.

              Overnight: Mabula Game Lodge

              Day 7 – Safari & Stargazing

              Enjoy your penultimate safari at dawn. After dark, your guide points out the constellations as the Milky Way lights up the sky, free from any light pollution.

              Overnight: Mabula Game Lodge

              Day 8 – Final Safari & Bush Lunch

              Head out on your last game drive, then stop at a scenic spot for a traditional lunch in the bush, a fitting finale to your week on safari.

              Overnight: Mabula Game Lodge

              Day 9 – Mabula → Johannesburg → London Heathrow

              After breakfast, say farewell to the lodge and transfer to Johannesburg for your overnight flight home. You can use the lodge facilities until you leave.

              Overnight: On board

              Day 10 – Arrive London Heathrow

              Arrive back at London Heathrow in the early morning.

              What’s Included

              • Return flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg (regional departures available on request)
              • Seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at Mabula Game Lodge
              • Seven breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners
              • Daily high teas
              • Local beer, wine and spirits served between 10am and 10pm
              • Six safaris in open-air 4×4 vehicles
              • Wildlife talk by the reserve’s resident ecologist
              • Guided bush walk
              • Visit to the Hornbill Project
              • Sundowner drinks in the bush
              • Stargazing evening
              • Traditional bush lunch
              • Air-conditioned transfers throughout
              • Fully escorted by a tour manager and wildlife specialist
              • All mandatory local taxes and charges
              • ATOL protection

              What’s Not Included

              • Travel insurance
              • Spa treatments
              • Premium-brand drinks, and drinks outside 10am–10pm or after the all-inclusive package ends on day 9
              • Gratuities and personal expenses

              Accommodation

              Seven nights at the award-winning Mabula Game Lodge, set within the Mabula Private Game Reserve. The lodge has a swimming pool, a spa and wellness facilities, and tennis courts, with all meals, daily high teas and local drinks (10am–10pm) included throughout your stay.

              Enquire Now

              Ready to start planning your South African safari? Departures run from London Heathrow between January 2027 and December 2029, with regional departures from across the UK available on request. Our touring experts can find the best date and price for you.

              Call us on: 0800 033 7787

              Or complete the enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch.

              *Price correct at the time of publishing (31st October 2026). The from price is per person, based on two adults sharing and the 10th January 2028 departure from London Heathrow. Regional UK departures are available on request and prices may vary. Prices vary by departure date and are subject to availability and change. A single supplement applies for solo travellers. Tour operated by Newmarket Holidays (ABTA V7812, ATOL 2325).