A row of canoes on the water infront of the town of Clinque Terre in Liguria, Italy

Europe Holidays For Over 50s

Experience the trip of a lifetime and join an escorted holiday to Europe alongside other adventurers aged 50 years and over! These curated, expert-led itineraries will take you through unforgettable destinations including Italy, Spain, and even more stunning locations that you've been dreaming about. Best of all, you can guarantee that we will look after you while taking you out of your usual comfort zone.

Our top holidays to europe for seniors & over 50s

Titanic Exhibition, Belfast
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Belfast and the Titanic Experience
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Discover Northern Ireland’s heritage, from the Titanic museum to the Giant’s Causeway. Enjoy a guided tour of Belfast and County Antrim’s scenery.Best SellingFly Local+ 1 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
  • 4 days from £515 pp

    was £605 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    March 2026 - December 2027

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    14 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Wawel Castle in Kraków, Poland, showcasing its historic towers and red-brick walls beneath a cloudy blue sky
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The Spirit of Krakow
Poland
Explore Krakow, pay a visit to infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau and enjoy the chance to visit Wieliczka Salt Mine on this escorted holiday to Poland.Best SellingFly Local+ 2 More
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Poland’s stunning former royal capital
  • Don’t miss the stunning Mariacki church
  • Visit poignant, sobering Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • 5 days from £540 pp

    was £635 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2026 - November 2027

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    14 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    4 included

View of the Pont D’Avignon bridge, with the river water in the forefront and a boat coming from the right. In the distance, on the other side of the bridge is a grey palace. The sky is blue.
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Carcassonne, Avignon and Beautiful Provence
France
Visit Provence, Avignon and the Pont du Gard, cruise along the Canal du Midi and explore Carcassonne on this wonderful holiday to the south of France.Scenery & NatureHistory & Culture+ 1 More
  • Enjoy a visit to majestic Avignon and the stunning Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard
  • Board a delightful cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi
  • Set off on a guided walking tour of historic, walled Carcassonne, including the inner Chateau and the beautiful church of St Nazaire
  • 6 days from £782 pp

    was £919 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2026 - October 2027

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    15 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    5 included

Wawel Castle in Kraków, Poland, showcasing its historic towers and red-brick walls beneath a cloudy blue sky
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The Spirit of Krakow with 2 night Warsaw Extension
Poland
Combine the enchanting city of Kraków with Poland's capital Warsaw on this escorted tour. Flights included. Best SellingFly Local+ 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
  • 7 days from £943 pp

    was £1,109 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    May 2026 - November 2027

  • Duration

    7 days

  • Depart From

    8 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    6 included

Top small group tours to Europe for over 50s

Paradors, Spain
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Historic Paradores of Hidden Spain - Premier Collection
Spain
Experience the luxury and history of Spain with Newmarket Holidays. Stay in iconic paradors and discover the best of the country. Book now.Premier CollectionSmall Group+ 2 More
  • Soak up the royal history and elegant atmosphere of your parador hotels
  • Explore Santillana del Mar – one of Spain’s prettiest villages
  • Revel in relaxed Gijón and the historic Asturian capital, Oviedo
  • 8 days from £1,845 pp

    was £2,049 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    May 2026 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    15 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    7 included

  • Meals

    11 included

Plaza España in Seville, Andalucia
Free Premier Airport Package
Paradores & Pousadas of Spain & Portugal - Premier Collection
Spain, Portugal
Uncover the beauty of Spain and Portugal with stays in historic Paradores and Pousadas. A culturally rich tour with Newmarket Holidays.Premier CollectionScenery & Nature+ 4 More
  • Embark on a guided tour of Lisbon, built across seven hills and along the Atlantic Ocean and Tagus River
  • Visit Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its 19th-century Romanticist, whimsical architecture
  • Embrace the lively rhythms of Flamenco city Seville with a walking tour around its most impressive landmarks
  • 8 days from £2,282 pp

    was £2,535 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    30 September 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    10 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    6 included

  • Meals

    9 included

 Porto Portugal
Free Premier Airport Package
Pousadas of Portugal - Premier Collection
Portugal
Find out more about this Newmarket Holidays Pousadas of Portugal Tour and book online with confidence.Premier CollectionSmall Group+ 2 More
  • Experience chic Cascais and elegant Estoril
  • Be beguiled by Porto, Portugal's historic second city
  • Journey to medieval Obidos and to Coimbra, the 'Oxford' of Portugal
  • 8 days from £1,931 pp

    was £2,145 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    June 2026 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    8 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    6 included

  • Meals

    11 included

 Alhambra Palace, Granada
Free Premier Airport Package
The Majestic Cities of Andalucia - Premier Collection
Spain
A small-group experience set in the core of southern Spain’s most enriching Moorish capitals, based around exceptional hotels, and with access to renowned landmarks. Premier CollectionSmall Group+ 5 More
  • Discover the mountaintop city of Ronda and take in panoramic views from the impressive Puente Nuevo bridge
  • Wander around Córdoba and its most famed landmarks, Mezquita-Cathedral and Córdoba Synagogue, one of the last synagogues in Spain
  • Explore lively Seville and the impressive royal palace, UNESCO-listed Royal Alcázar of Seville
  • 8 days from £1,895 pp

    was £2,105 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2026 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    12 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    9 included

  • Meals

    7 included

Cappadocia, Turkey
Free Premier Airport Package
Istanbul & Cappadocia - Turkey’s Historic Gems - Premier Collection
Turkey
Marvel at Turkey’s diverse cultural heritage and a collection of its most iconic landmarks in glorious Istanbul ahead of a truly unique stay in Cappadocia, a region of enchanting subterranean cities.Premier CollectionSmall Group+ 5 More
  • Marvel at the treasures of Turkey’s Ottoman past with entrance to the elegant Topkapi and Dolmabahçe Palaces.
  • Marvel at the Roman and Byzantine heritage of Turkey’s former capital with stops at the pillared Basilica Cistern and famous hippodrome
  • Explore Istanbul’s diverse religious centres, from its iconic Blue Mosque to the cloisters of the UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia
  • 8 days from £2,354 pp

    was £2,769 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    May 2026 - October 2027

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    19 included

  • Meals

    11 included

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