Our guide to the best tours by season

Our guide to the best tours by season

Fancy spring in Dubrovnik or perhaps fall in New England?

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Every season offers something distinctly unique, from the refreshing energy of spring and the long days of summer to the wonderful colours of autumn and those cosy winter evenings. We’ve been busy dreaming about our perfect year: a year of tours! This week, we’ve shared our favourite tours for each season to help you plan your perfect year – enjoy!

Spring

Dubrovnik, Montenegro & the Dalmatian Coast

Dubrovnik, Montenegro & the Dalmatian Coast

On this marvellous two-centre holiday, you’ll discover one of Europe’s most idyllic regions, starting on the sun-kissed reaches of the Makarska Riviera and then travelling south to peerless Dubrovnik.

Hebridean Island Adventure

Hebridean Island Adventure

Explore Scotland’s magical Western Isles, an unspoilt, uncrowded and timeless land of stunning scenery, ancient history and unique cultures that have been continually inhabited for over 6,000 years.

Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast

Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast

Discover the charm and warm hospitality of the Neapolitan Riviera, one of the Mediterranean’s most highly favoured corners. Get to know glitzy Capri, historic Naples and explore the ruins of Pompeii.

Summer

Loch Lomond & the Edinburgh Tattoo

Loch Lomond & the Edinburgh Tattoo

This is your chance to witness the colour and spine-tingling excitement of the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, together with fascinating explorations of host city Edinburgh and capital Glasgow, and a visit to mesmerising Loch Lomond.

Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies

Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies

The undoubted highlight of this holiday is seven nights spent aboard a superbly appointed, five-star cruise ship as you sail through the fabled Inside Passage to wild, remote Alaska, calling at Glacier Bay and ending in glittering Vancouver.

The Best of the Scottish Highlands

The Best of the Scottish Highlands

Spend an unforgettable summer in the Highlands, where a host of highlights await, including a ride on the Strathspey Steam Railway, a cruise on the Moray Firth and a visit to fabled Loch Ness. 

Autumn

Fall Colours of New England & Canada

Fall Colours of New England & Canada

Marvel at Mother Nature’s dazzling display, one of her greatest wonders, and visit some of North America’s most exciting, enthralling cities, including New York, Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa and Boston.

Lake Garda

Lake Garda

Offering a tantalizing taste of the Mediterranean along its sunny shores, idyllic Lake Garda is a picture-perfect destination, framed by the craggy peaks of the Dolomites and the Alps.

New England in the Fall

New England in the Fall

There are few more memorable sights in the world than when the millions of trees that carpet the northeast corner of the United States turn a blaze of red, purple, brown and gold in the autumn.

If you're looking for an autumn getaway, check out our best places to visit in October to inspire your autumnal travel plans! 

Winter

Lapland Santa Experience Day Trip

Lapland Santa Experience Day Trip

Take your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews on a day trip they'll never forget as you journey into the Arctic Circle to a pristine landscape of snowy forests, the secret home of the real Santa Claus, his reindeer and his happy team of helpers.

Christmas on Lake Bled

Christmas on Lake Bled

Spend a memorable Christmas in the delightful surroundings of Slovenia's lakes and mountains as you enjoy a unique festive light show on the beautiful lake, and the chance to soak up the atmosphere of Ljubljana, Slovenia's exquisite riverside capital.

Iceland – Reykjavík & the Northern Lights

Iceland – Reykjavík & the Northern Lights

Discover Reykjavík, Europe’s most surprising capitals, as you explore the Land of Fire and Ice and go in search of the Northern Lights, one of the world’s most beguiling celestial phenomena.

Great Seasonal Tours:

Capri Island Landscape From Mount Solaro, Italy
Capri, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast
Italy
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  • Visit the extraordinary ruins of Roman Pompeii
  • Enjoy a full day on the enchanting Isle of Capri
  • Discover and explore colourful, historic Naples, one of Italy’s most iconic cities
  • Embrace time to meander around delightful Sorrento
  • 8 days from £1,249 pp

    was £1,399 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    14 included

MS Koningsdam Cruise Ship, Glacier Bay
Five Star Alaska Cruise and the Canadian Rockies
Canada, United States of America
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  • A seven-night cruise through Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage
  • Sail through the UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay, with a vibrant array of wildlife from bears and moose to whales and sea birds.
  • Tour the scenery of the Rockies, via sparkling Lake Louise, on the Icefields Parkway
  • Discover Vancouver, voted one of the best places in the world to live
  • 16 days from £3,349 pp

    was £3,599 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - September 2025

  • Duration

    16 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Meals

    20 included

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New England in the Fall
United States of America
+ 3 More
  • A drive along the glorious Kancamagus Highway
  • The delights of coastal Maine, including Portland and exclusive Kennebunkport
  • Explore New York, the world’s most exciting city
  • Discover historic Plymouth and fashionable Newport, Rhode Island
  • 9 days from £2,145 pp

    was £2,295 pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - October 2026

  • Duration

    9 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    6 included

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