Retirement Holidays
Escorted retirement travel
Whether you’ve just stepped into retirement or you’re settling into a well-earned new rhythm, travel has a wonderful way of enhancing this next chapter. Retirement doesn’t mean pressing pause. For many travellers, it’s the perfect moment to explore more deeply, linger a little longer, and say yes to the destinations they’ve always dreamed of. Now that the working day is behind you, there’s finally time to savour the journeys you once had to squeeze into your annual leave.
Our tours offer the perfect post-retirement trip, including flights, accommodation, transfers, guided excursions and the support of an experienced tour manager - so you can focus on enjoying your time away. With departures from regional UK airports and full ATOL and ABTA protection, every trip is organised and secure from start to finish.
If you’re looking for even more options tailored to mature travellers, explore our collection of holidays for seniors for further inspiration.
Retirement trip ideas and inspiration
Whether you dream of Italy’s lakes, Greece’s islands or the wildlife of South Africa, our travel ideas for those in retirement bring the world within reach. It’s a chance to travel at your pace, with no schedules to race back to and no emails waiting on your return.
With nearly four decades of experience in the travel industry, we’ve learnt exactly what makes a retirement trip memorable. Thoughtfully designed itineraries, knowledgeable tour managers, and the reassurance that every detail has been taken care of all contribute to a more relaxed, enriching experience.
Our holidays offer great value, trusted guidance and a relaxed way to see more of the world, together with like-minded people. Now, with the freedom to travel outside peak seasons and make the most of longer adventures - retirement becomes the perfect time to discover somewhere new, with Newmarket Holidays.
Featured holidays ideal for retirement travel
- 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 £820 pp
was £965 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2027
Duration
5 days
Depart From
9 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
8 included
- Visit Portofino, one of the Mediterranean's most exclusive corners
- Spend a day in breathtaking Florence
- Discover the wonderful cities of Pisa and Lucca
- Flights included
8 days from £1,163 pp
was £1,369 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
10 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
14 included
- A drive along the glorious Kancamagus Highway
- The delights of coastal Maine, including Ogunquit and exclusive Kennebunkport
- Explore New York, the world’s most exciting city
- Flights included
9 days from £2,341 pp
was £2,755 pp
Dates Available
September 2027 - October 2028
Duration
9 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
What’s included in our retirement-friendly tours
Choosing an escorted holiday with Newmarket Holidays means stepping into a journey shaped around ease, curiosity and the freedom to explore at your own pace, making them ideal for post-retirement travel.
Whether you're searching for relaxation, culture or a little of everything, hopefully our retirement trip ideas will help you find the perfect journey for this new chapter.
As well as including return flights from the UK (where applicable), and offering departures from a wide range of regional airports so you can start your break from somewhere convenient, making the beginning of your adventure smooth and stress-free, all our tours also benefit from:
Places to stay that offer comfort, character and great locations; a welcoming base for your sightseeing, relaxation and new experiences
Enjoy included excursions led by insightful local experts. These moments help you learn more, see more and make the most of your time away
Throughout your holiday, a dedicated tour manager is on hand to keep everything running seamlessly, answer questions and offer guidance
Alongside guided tours, there’s time to go at your own pace — exploring an old town, enjoying a leisurely lunch, or soaking in the scenery
Our retirement-friendly tour packages
- See the towering Cliffs of Moher and the lunar-like landscape of the Burren
- Visit vibrant, colourful Galway City
- Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Killary Fjord
- Flights included
6 days from £1,070 pp
was £1,259 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - September 2027
Duration
6 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
10 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, Humayun's Tomb
- Travel by Jeep to the red sandstone ramparts of the sixth-century Amber Fort
- Flights included
11 days from £1,644 pp
was £1,935 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
Duration
11 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
22 included
- Enjoy an optional Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda
- Take an optional full-day tour of Venice
- Relax and unwind beside the blue waters of Lake Garda
- Flights included
8 days from £967 pp
was £1,209 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
12 airports
Meals
7 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 £743 pp
was £929 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2027
Duration
5 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
8 included
- Board the sophisticated MS Adriatica for seven nights of island hopping around Croatian isles
- Spend time in the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik, strolling its pedestrianised streets and ancient walls
- Visit Korčula, the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo and sample the local wine during a tasting
- Flights included
8 days from £2,120 pp
was £2,495 pp
Dates Available
May 2027 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
8 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
15 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 £522 pp
was £615 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - December 2027
Duration
4 days
Depart From
14 airports
Excursions & Visits
2 included
Meals
3 included
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