Colosseum, Rome

City Breaks

There's nothing like a short break to recharge the batteries, and with direct flights from a wide range of regional airports to some wonderful cities, you can explore the some the world’s most fascinating destinations with ease.

Take some time out and treat yourself to visit some of Europe's most colourful and historic destinations on a city break. Discover beloved cities like Barcelona, Paris or Madrid, treasure troves like Rome or Venice, the European jewels of Prague or Budapest, or Scandinavian gems like Bergen or Copenhagen.

Stroll down the Champs d’Elysees in Paris, shop in the fabulous boutiques of Lille or enjoy a beer on Brussels’ magnificent Grand Place. Discover for yourself the bustling café life of Budapest. Fly to the buzzing city of New York and take in its neck-craning skyscrapers. Soak up the sun in star struck Los Angeles or enjoy the cosmopolitan Toronto. Whether it’s two days in Krakow or five in Budapest, city breaks are a great way to escape for a few days.

Take a look at our very collection of UK breaks or escorted short breaks to some fascinating destinations throughout the length and breadth of Europe, as well as North America.

Crowned by towering cathedrals, enchanting castles, cultural icons, and impressive museums and distinctive architecture, European cities invite you with their charm and rich culture. Whether it be shopping, sightseeing, nightlife or the opportunity to relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of these places. Whichever of our cities you choose - each has its own very different charms and allure - we know that you can look forward to a memorable time.

City Breaks

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Washington, New York and Boston
United States of America
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  • See the White House and Capitol Hill in Washington DC
  • Take in New York's famous skyline
  • Visit Newport, Rhode Island and its beautiful seafront mansions
  • Drive through Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park
  • 9 days from £2,249 pp

    was £2,399 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - October 2025

  • Duration

    9 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions

    6 included

Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Vienna and Budapest
Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary
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  • Set off on a walking tour of Prague
  • Pay a visit to cosmopolitan Bratislava en route to Hungary
  • See the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace in Vienna
  • Take in the stunning views of Budapest offered on a Danube river cruise
  • 8 days from £1,131 pp

    was £1,231 pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - November 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    4 included

  • Meals

    7 included

Wawel Castle Krakow
Spirit of Krakow
Poland
+ 3 More
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Poland’s stunning former royal capital
  • Don’t miss the stunning Mariacki church
  • Visit poignant, sobering Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Take in Wawel Castle and its stunning riverside views
  • 5 days from £505 pp

    was £605 pp

  • Dates Available

    October 2024 - November 2025

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    4 included

Edinburgh Christmas Market
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Edinburgh Christmas Markets
Scotland
+ 4 More
  • Enjoy three nights in the Scottish capital
  • Take in glorious Edinburgh, ‘Athens of the North’
  • Free time to explore the city and its Christmas markets at your leisure
  • Optional tour of stunning Loch Lomond with whisky tasting
  • 4 days from £501 pp

    was £589 pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2024 - December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Titanic Exhibition, Belfast
Belfast and the Titanic Experience
Northern Ireland
+ 3 More
  • Visit the spectacular Titanic Belfast exhibition
  • Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of Belfast's major landmarks
  • The chance to join an optional tour of the Antrim Coast and visit the extraordinary Giant's Causeway
  • Embrace some time to explore Belfast at your own pace
  • 4 days from £442 pp

    was £519 pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2024 - December 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions

    2 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Riga Christmas markets in Latvia
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Riga Christmas Markets
Latvia
+ 3 More
  • Spend three nights in the delightful Latvian capital
  • Explore the historic city of Riga
  • Free time to enjoy the city’s traditional Christmas Market on Old Town Square
  • Enjoy an optional excursion to the Gauja National Park
  • 4 days from £493 pp

    was £579 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Shot of Vienna's gothic city hall which has one tall clock tower and four smaller towers, two on each side, all with pointy turrets. The building is a gold colour and is in front of a bright blue night sky. In front, is a Christmas Market, showing strips of cabin-like stalls and a variety of lit up Christmas decorations, one in the forefront reading 'Merry Christmas' in Austrian. People can be seen, although blurry as they are moving around.
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Vienna Christmas Markets
Austria
+ 3 More
  • Free time to enjoy Vienna’s wonderful Christmas Markets
  • A guided city tour of Vienna
  • Discover the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, with its glorious palaces and churches on an optional excursion
  • 4 days from £736 pp

    was £865 pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2024 - December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Krakow, Poland
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Kraków Christmas Markets
Poland
+ 3 More
  • Set off on a guided walking tour of Kraków
  • Enjoy free time to browse Kraków's Christmas markets
  • Watch an optional traditional folklore show and have dinner in a local restaurant
  • Experience an optional excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • 4 days from £719 pp

    was £845 pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2024 - December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

High angle shot of Christmas market in the town square of Prague, showing a lit up gothic church with two towers and spiky turrets, a monument with a circular barrier around it in the centre of the square, next to a large lit up Christmas tree. White roofs of the stalls are all around the square surrounded by people.
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Prague Christmas Markets
Czech Republic
+ 3 More
  • Time to explore Prague's Christmas Markets
  • A guided walking tour of Prague
  • Three nights in Bohemian gem Prague
  • An optional lunch cruise on the Vltava
  • 4 days from £603 pp

    was £709 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Tulips in Keukenhof Holland Netherlands
Amsterdam and the Dutch Bulbfields
Netherlands
+ 2 More
  • Spend a day at Keukenhof flower garden
  • Discover the Zuider Zee fishing village and enjoy a traditional wooden shoemaking demonstration
  • Explore Amsterdam on a canal cruise
  • Sample local Dutch cheeses
  • 4 days from £879 pp

    was £979 pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - May 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    16 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    4 included

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