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Enjoy stress-free travelling on one of our guided and escorted tour holidays, where everything will be taken care of and organised for you. Sit back, relax and enjoy a holiday that has been expertly planned by people who really know your destination.
Whether you choose the easy-going warmth of the Mediterranean or the beguiling beauty of Cambodia and Vietnam, or find yourself in a beach resort or bustling city, ancient temple or ultra-modern shopping mall, our selection of escorted tours and guided experiences have something to suit every kind of traveller. Our carefully curated escorted holidays let you explore the world with ease, comfort and confidence.
Discover some of the globe’s most exciting, most colourful and most enthralling places in the company of like-minded travellers and an experienced tour manager who will be there to guide you from the beginning of your escorted holiday to the end.
Watch your destination unfold before your eyes as our tour managers bring the places you visit to life. From the Great Pyramids at Giza to the Great Salt Lake; from Mount Fuji to the Taj Mahal; and from the Big Game of South Africa to the glass and steel of glittering Hong Kong, our escorted tours offer an enchanting mix of unmissable attractions and unforgettable experiences.
Always accompanied by an experienced tour manager, every Newmarket Holidays escorted tour features included flights, accommodation, some meals and expertly planned itineraries. Enjoy included excursions and guided visits to places of interest, and, on rest days, get expert advice on the best sights to see. With our range of escorted holidays, your next adventure is just a booking away.
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- Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - a truly spectacular ride through the remote northern Highlands and alongside Loch Carron
- Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films, on a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig
- Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery and alongside the River Spey
- Flights included
5 days from £736 pp
was £865 pp
Dates Available
October 2025 - October 2026
Duration
5 days
Depart From
9 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
8 included
- Take a trip on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
- Explore historic Laxey, home of the world’s largest working waterwheel
- Journey on the narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway
- Flights included
5 days from £748 pp
was £879 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
5 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
8 included
- 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
- Flights included
4 days from £467 pp
was £549 pp
Dates Available
November 2025 - December 2026
Duration
4 days
Depart From
13 airports
Excursions & Visits
2 included
Meals
3 included
- Journey to the Giant's Causeway
- Visit the beautiful Glenveagh National Park with a guided tour of Glenveagh Castle
- Travel to Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head
- Flights included
6 days from £892 pp
was £1,049 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - September 2027
Duration
6 days
Depart From
11 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
9 included
- Enjoy a week of rest, exploration and Maltese hospitality
- Spend a day on Gozo, Malta's fascinating sister island
- Get to know Malta's historic capital, Valletta
- Flights included
8 days from £1,253 pp
was £1,474 pp
Dates Available
March 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
11 included
Meals
14 included
- Immerse yourself in the energy of Japan’s electrifying capital with excursions to Tokyo Skytree and Shibuya
- Ride a bullet train to Kyoto and uncover its medieval landmarks and Geisha district
- Explore Kyushu’s historic craft industries with guided tours of Fukuoka, Dazaifu and an Imari pottery factory
- Flights included
16 days from £5,845 pp
was £6,145 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2027
Duration
16 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
16 included
Meals
17 included
- Wander down Memphis’ atmospheric Beale Street, America’s most famous musical highway
- Stay over in the foodie city of Birmingham, taking advantage of the diverse culinary scene
- Stop off at the beautiful Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park
- Flights included
9 days from £2,429 pp
was £2,529 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - November 2027
Duration
9 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
4 included
- 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
- Flights included
9 days from £2,489 pp
was £2,589 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
Duration
9 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
- Stay in Banff, the capital of the Rockies
- Enjoy a two-night stay in the alpine town of Jasper
- Follow the Icefields Parkway, via Lake Louise
- Flights included
11 days from £2,755 pp
was £2,905 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - November 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
2 included
- Discover Machu Picchu – the lost city of the Incas
- Close-up encounters with sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and giant tortoises
- Experience Otavalo’s colourful market – South America’s largest
- Flights included
17 days from £5,969 pp
was £6,619 pp
Dates Available
February 2026 - November 2027
Duration
17 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
15 included
Meals
20 included
- On a guided tour, see the pavilions and palaces of Agra Fort and the famed monument of love, the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal
- Visit one of Delhi’s most famous and historical monuments, Qutub Minar
- Travel by Jeep to the red sandstone ramparts of the sixth-century Amber Fort
- Flights included
11 days from £1,669 pp
was £1,919 pp
Dates Available
November 2025 - December 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
22 included
- Cruise through Alleppey’s verdant backwaters on a traditional thatched houseboat
- Marvel at the Chinese fishing nets along Kochi’s harbour
- Take in the garden city of Bangalore and explore the elegant Summer Palace, a former residence of Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan
- Flights included
18 days from £2,425 pp
was £2,575 pp
Dates Available
January 2026 - November 2027
Duration
18 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
32 included
- Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Spend an unforgettable day at the Rainforest Discovery Centre
- Wildlife cruises on the Kinabatangan River and oxbow lakes and a stay in a jungle lodge
- Flights included
13 days from £2,959 pp
was £3,309 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - November 2027
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
20 included
- Partake in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, an ancient and spiritual practice
- Journey to the sacred eight natural springs and traditional thatched houses of Oshino and Lake Kawaguchi
- Immerse yourself in the energy of Japan’s electrifying capital, Tokyo, on a guided tour
- Flights included
16 days from £5,719 pp
was £6,069 pp
Dates Available
March 2026 - November 2027
Duration
16 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
11 included
Meals
15 included
- Six game drives in search of the Big Five including in the Maasai Mara
- Journey through the Rift Valley to renowned Lake Nakuru National Park - a giraffe and rhino sanctuary
- A visit to a Maasai village
- Flights included
9 days from £3,555 pp
was £3,949 pp
Dates Available
January 2026 - November 2027
Duration
9 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
20 included
- Take in Giza’s most famous sights, from its grand pyramids to the Great Sphinx on a guided tour and watch ancient history come to life.
- Discover Egypt’s pharaonic past with a visit to Edfu’s immaculately preserved Temples of Horus
- Witness Aswan’s High Dam and enjoy a traditional felucca ride across the Nile’s gentle waters
- Flights included
11 days from £2,827 pp
was £3,325 pp
Dates Available
November 2025 - October 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
25 included
- Marvel at the breathtaking coastal landscapes of the Cape Peninsula with a scenic full-day drive and visit Stoney Point's penguin colony
- Four thrilling game drives, in search of the fabled 'Big Five', through a series of award-winning Garden Route reserves
- Taste the finest local labels of the world-famous Cape Winelands with visits to Franschhoek and charming Stellenbosch
- Flights included
12 days from £3,299 pp
was £3,699 pp
Dates Available
February 2026 - November 2027
Duration
12 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
13 included
Meals
16 included
- Go in search of the Big Five on six included safaris into the Mabula Private Game Reserve
- Enjoy an indulgent, all-inclusive stay at the award-winning Mabula Lodge with daily high teas, drinks and all meals included in the price
- Enjoy an expert-led wildlife talk and fascinating bush walk
- Flights included
10 days from £2,485 pp
was £2,835 pp
Dates Available
November 2025 - November 2027
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
10 included
Meals
21 included
Escorted tours for solo travellers
We offer a range of holidays and tours exclusively for solo travellers. Travelling with like-minded people, this trips do not charge an additional solo supplement and are designed for those who want to see the world but are travelling alone. We also do a range of departures on our other tours which do not charge a solo supplement - keep your eyes peeled for the 'no single supplement' message.
Our solo holidays
- Explore the island town of Trogir, the most preserved medieval town in central Europe
- Take in the magnificent Roman landmarks of historic Split
- Marvel at the age-old walls and medieval old town of UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’
- Flights included
8 days from £1,689 pp
was £1,789 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions & Visits
5 included
Meals
15 included
- Take in the royal family's official Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle & Estate
- Embark on a two-hour cruise across the mystical waters of Loch Ness
- Immerse yourself in charming Ballater, a picturesque Victorian village nestled on the outskirts of Cairngorms National Park
- Flights included
5 days from £1,269 pp
was £1,319 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
5 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
9 included
- Experience a full day exploring the wonders of Tsavo West National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives
- Witness Africa's highest mountain and a dormant volcano, towering Mount Kilimanjaro
- Soak up the sun amongst Kenya's pristine coastal vistas, or enjoy a cocktail by the poolside, with an all-inclusive beach resort stay
- Flights included
10 days from £3,325 pp
was £3,725 pp
Dates Available
May 2026 - October 2027
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
24 included
- Witness the Palki Ceremony at the Golden Temple and learn about the Sikh religion
- Discover the rich history of Jaipur during a city tour, covering the famed Hawa Mahal and City Palace
- Embark on safaris into Ranthambhore National Park, offering a rare opportunity to see animals up close
- Flights included
13 days from £2,585 pp
was £2,935 pp
Dates Available
November 2025 - November 2027
Duration
13 days
Depart From
4 airports
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
25 included
- Survey the salt pans in Marsala, learn about the production of sea salt, and sample local wines at a historical winery
- Explore the medieval town of Erice with panoramic views and visit Trapani's historic centre
- Discover Palermo's food markets and culinary scene, as well as the city's artistic and monumental riches on the Arab-Norman route
- Flights included
8 days from £2,135 pp
was £2,235 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
14 included
- Explore the well-preserved ruins in the ancient city of Herakleia at Latmos with a guided hike
- Discover Aphrodisias, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Nysa with its sprawling theatre
- Visit the port town of Teos, with its Temple of Dionysus, and Sigacik, a former fishing village
- Flights included
8 days from £1,909 pp
was £2,009 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
8 airports
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
14 included
- Journey into the Atlas Mountains to one of Morocco’s most well-known kasbahs, Ait Ben Haddou
- Discover Ouarzazate, the ‘Gateway to the Sahara’ and a popular film-making location
- Call at Agdz, a lush palm oasis bounded by arid desert terrain, popular for its date market
- Flights included
9 days from £2,525 pp
was £2,805 pp
Dates Available
December 2025 - September 2026
Duration
9 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
17 included
- Travel to the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious structure, and discover the ‘lost city’ of Angkor Thom
- Set sail on an overnight cruise around the spectacular Halong Bay, with a cooking class, squid fishing and morning tai chi
- See the Củ Chi tunnel complex while learning about the importance of this underground labyrinth
- Flights included
14 days from £4,349 pp
was £4,549 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2027
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
22 included
- Spend time in Calgary, nicknamed ‘Cowtown’ and serving as a getaway to the Canadian Rockies, taking in its sights
- Journey into the rugged, snow-carpeted landscapes of Banff National Park for a five-night stay in beautiful Banff
- Enjoy a guided excursion, keeping an eye out for native wildlife while ascending Sulphur Mountain for unrivalled views of the Rockies
- Flights included
9 days from £3,345 pp
was £3,495 pp
Dates Available
December 2025 - November 2027
Duration
9 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
2 included
Meals
1 included
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